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LEGACY BASS TRAIL RULES & EXPECTATIONS
CUTOFF FOR THE TOC/SATURDAY’S IS WEDNESDAY AT MIDNIGHT, CUTOFF FOR SUNDAY TOURNAMENTS IS THURSDAY AT MIDNIGHT
ONCE YOU HAVE DECLARED YOU ARE FISHING A TOURNAMENT YOUR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT ENTRY FEE. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER ANOTHER TOURNAMENT UNTIL THAT ENTRY FEE HAS BEEN PAID. THERE ARE ONLY 15 SLOTS AND IF YOU TAKE ONE WITHOUT SHOWING UP IT LOWERS THE POOL. You must declare absence by Thursday at midnight.
ALL TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME LAWS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE MARINE PATROL GUIDELINES. VIOLATION OF THESE LAWS AND GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN THE DAYS WEIGH BEING DISQUALIFIED. WHETHER THEY ARE REPORTED BY ANOTHER ANGLER/TEAM, F&G OR MARINE PATROL.
COMPETITORS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SPORTSMANSHIP, COURTESY, SAFETY AND CONSERVATION. ANY INFRACTION OF THESE FUNDAMENTAL SPORTING PRINCIPLES MAY BE DEEMED CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
THE PRESERVER MUST BE STRAPPED, SNAPPED, OR ZIPPED SECURELY AND MAINTAINED IN THAT MANNER UNTIL THE COMPETITOR REACHES HIS FISHING LOCATION AND THE COMBUSTION ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. VIOLATIONS OF THIS RULE SHALL BE REASON FOR IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.
ALL OUTBOARD MOTOR BOATS USED WILL NOT EXCEED THE HORSEPOWER LIMITATIONS STATED ON THE U.S. COAST GUARD RATING PLATE. ALL BOATS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A U.S. COAST GUARD RATING PLATE ATTACHED BY THE BOAT MANUFACTURER. BOAT AND MOTOR: FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL CONTESTANTS, ALL BOATS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SOME TYPE OF IGNITION KILL SWITCH. THIS IGNITION KILL DEVICE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER'S BODY ANYTIME THE COMBUSTION ENGINE IS RUNNING.
EVERY BOAT MUST HAVE ALL REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. IT MUST ALSO HAVE A FUNCTIONAL BILGE PUMP AND LIVEWELL SPACE, PROPERLY AERATED, TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN A LIVE LIMIT CATCH OF BASS BY BOTH FISHERMEN USING THE BOAT. EACH BOAT MAY BE INSPECTED BY A TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT, HOWEVER IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOAT OWNER/OPERATER.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR DRUGS (OTHER THAN THOSE PURCHASED OVER THE COUNTER OR PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN) ARE TO BE IN THE BOAT. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE MAY BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION
ALL TOURNAMENTS ARE TEAM TOURNAMENTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SINGLES TOURNAMENT WHICH IS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULE
LIVE WELLS CHECKED PRIOR TO START/CALL BOAT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
EACH COMPETITOR MUST REGISTER IN PERSON WITH TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AT THE REGISTRATION AREA NO LATER THAN 6:40/7:40 A.M.. STARTING POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY BLIND DRAW AT THE REGISTRATION. The draw will occur at arrival.
TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD REGARDLESS OF WEATHER
TROLLING IS PROHIBITED, LIVE BAIT IS PROHIBITED, SNAGGING IS PROHIBITED, FISH TAKEN BY ANY MEANS, EXCEPT FROM A BOAT WITH ROD AND REEL IS PROHIBITED, EXCEEDING YOUR TEAM’S DAILY BAG LIMIT IS PROHIBITED
THE USE OF MORE THAN ONE ROD AND REEL AT ANY TIME IS PROHIBITED · CULLING A DEAD FISH IS PROHIBITED, ARTIFICIAL LURES ONLY.
FISHING WITHIN 75 FEET OF AN ANCHORED BOAT IS PROHIBITED FISHING WITHIN 50 FEET OF ANOTHER TEAM IS PROHIBITED
NETS ARE ALLOWED EXCEPT IN SINGLES TOURNAMENTS
12 INCH MINIMUM LENGTH FOR ALL BASS
A .50 POUND DEDUCTION FOR EACH DEAD BASS WILL BE ENFORCED
WEIGHMASTERS CALL IS FINIAL FOR ALL WEIGHTS ALL WEIGHS WILL BE BY BOAT NUMBER
A TEAMS CHOICE OF LUNKER WILL NOT BE DETERMINED BY THE OFFICIAL OR BY ANY MEMBER OR GUEST OTHER THAN THAT TEAM · A COURTESY MEASUREMENT FOR ALL BASS IS ALLOWED. LUNKER MUST BE ALIVE.
ALL TEAMS MUST LAUNCH FROM THE DESIGNATED SITE FROM OUR TOURNAMENT TRAIL SCHEDULE. TEAMS MAY NOT “CHECK OUT” THE BODY OF WATER PRIOR TO THE START ON TOURNAMENT DAY/NIGHT.
ALL BOATS MUST BE BACK AT LAUNCH SITE AT THE DESIGNATED END OF TOURNAMENT A TEAM MAY CALL THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR(603-398-3075) ON CELL PHONE IF RETURNING LATE IF THERE IS A QUESTION / THREE BOAT#’S WILL BE DRAWN TO DECIDE IF THEY WILL FORFEIT OR BE ALLOWED TO WEIGH IN. A HALF POUND DEDUCTION WILL BE ENFORCED FOR EVERY ONE -MINUTE LATE AFTER DESIGNATED END OF TOURNAMENT
TEAMS ARRIVING AFTER THE DESIGNATED START TIME WILL FORFEIT THAT TOURNAMENT EXCEPT UNDER THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES. THEY MUST FIND ANOTHER TEAM AND HAVE THE LIVEWELL CHECKED AND MAY NOT FISH UNTIL THEY HAVE DONE SO, MUST ALSO CALL THE TD (603-398-3075) This is only the case for preregistered boats.
ANY TEAM ARRIVING 15 MINUTES OR MORE LATE AFTER DESIGNATED END OF TOURNAMENT WILL FORFEIT THAT TOURNAMENT
ANY TEAM THAT BRINGS A BAG OF FISH TO THE SCALES THAT EXCEEDS THE TOURNAMENT BAG LIMIT FOR THE TEAM WILL FORFEIT ALL WEIGHT’S AND POINTS FOR THAT TOURNAMENT
ANY TEAM THAT WEIGHS A FISH UNDER THE 12 INCH MINIMUM LENGTH RULE WILL FORFEIT THE WEIGHT OF THEIR LARGEST FISH AS WELL AS THE SHORT FISH.
DESIGNATED STARTING/FINISHING AREAS WILL BE ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO EACH TOURNAMENT.
ANGLERS WILL REMAIN SEATED AND WITH THEIR TROLLING MOTORS UP AND IN THE LOCKED POSITION WITHIN THE DESIGNATED STARTING AREA.· WHEN YOUR TEAMS START NUMBER HAS BEEN CALLED YOU MAY THEN PROCEED TO START; THERE WILL 30 SECOND INTERVAILS FOR THE START.
AFTER ALL OFFICIAL WEIGHTS HAVE BEEN CALLED AND A TIE EXISTS THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY. IN THE EVENT THERE IS A TIE, THE TEAM WITH THE HEAVIEST BASS PREVAILS IF A TIES STILL EXISTS THE TEAM WITH A LIMIT WILL PREVAIL. IN THE EVENT THAT THIS IS ALSO A TIE BOTH TEAMS PLACE THE SAME AND THE PAYOUT IS SPLIT.
THE USE OF LEAD SINKERS (1 OUNCE OR LESS) AND JIGS (LESS THAN 1 INCH ALONG ITS LONGEST AXIS IS PROHIBITED IN NH. THE ANGLER WILL ASSUME RESPONSIBILTY FOR THIS AND CAN BE DISQUALIFIED IF FISH AND GAME HAS DETERMINED THEY ARE USING ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT.
A PROTEST MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE TD PRIOR TO THE WEIGH IN AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A $50 PROTEST FEE. IF THE ANGLER'S PROTEST IS VALID THE FEE WILL BE REFUNDED.
PAPER TOURNAMENT SERIES:
IF POSSIBLE BOATS SHOULD SUPPLY THEIR OWN SCALE TO BE ZEROED AT REGISTRATION AS WELL AS A GOLDEN RULER.
ADULT BOAT CAPTAINS CAN ONLY REGISTER ONE FISH TO COUNT TOWARDS THE TEAM WEIGHT.
TEAMS WILL PROVIDE A PICTURE OF EACH FISH COUNTED OF THE TEAM WEIGHT ON THE GOLDEN RULER. CELL PHONE PICTURES OR A DIGITAL CAMERA ARE THE METHOD OF PROOF THAT WILL BE USED. ALL OTHER TOURNAMENT RULES WILL APPLIES TO THE SERIES.
PAPER SERIES TOC: YOU MUST FISH 4 OF THE 6 TOURNAMENTS LEADING UP TO THE TOC. PREFERABLY YOU STICK WITH THE SAME TEAM OVER THE COURSE OF THE SERIES. TEAMS CAN BE MADE UP OF TWO OR THREE INDIVIDUALS, WITH ONE BEING THE BOAT CAPTAIN.
SINGLES RULES:
EACH BOAT WILL HAVE A MARSHALL. THE MARSHALL'S CALL ON THE RULES IS FINAL. THE MARSHALL'S DECISION IS CONSIDERED FINAL, UNLESS AN ANGLER CHOOSES TO SUBMIT A PROTEST TO THE TD. THE PROTEST MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE TD PRIOR TO THE WEIGH IN AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A $50 PROTEST FEE. IF THE ANGLER'S PROTEST IS VALID THE FEE WILL BE REFUNDED.
IF POSSIBLE BOATS SHOULD SUPPLY THEIR OWN SCALE TO BE ZEROED AT REGISTRATION.
THE DUTIES OF THE MARSHALL WILL BE TO WEIGH AND RECORD THE WEIGHT OF EACH SCORABLE BASS. THEY WILL BE THE RULE ENFORCER AND OFFICIAL SCORE KEEPER.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CATCH IS MADE, THE BASS WILL BE VERIFIED AS SCORABLE OR NON SCOREABLE. THE MARSHALL CAN REQUEST THE FISH BE MEASURED FOR VERIFICATION. THE MARSHALL WILL HOLD THE SCALE AT EYE LEVEL, THE ANGLER WILL PUT THE BASS ON THE SCALE AND THE MARSHALL WILL DETERMINE THE WEIGHT. THE ANGLER WILL CONFIRM OR CHALLENGE THE CALL. IF THE CALL IS CHALLENGED THE MARSHALL WILL CLEAR THE SCALE AND RE-WEIGH THE BASS.
ONCE THE CALL HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THE MARSHALL WILL RECORD THE WEIGHT ON THE SCORE SHEET PROVIDED. EVERY SCORABLE BASS SHOULD BE RECORDED BY THE MARSHALL, IT IS THE ANGLER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT EACH BASS IS RECORDED.
ONCE THE BASS HAS BEEN RECORDED THE ANGLER WILL RELEASE THE BASS BACK IN THE WATER.
THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF SCORABLE BASS AN ANGLER CAN CATCH AND RECORD DURING COMPETITION. THE USE IS LANDING NETS IS PROHIBITED.
IN CASE OF A TIE FOR TOTAL WEIGHT, THE FIRST TIE BREAKER IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SCORABLE BASS CAUGHT. THE SECOND TIE BREAKER IS THE LARGEST FISH CAUGHT, IF STILL TIED IT GOES TO THE NEXT LARGEST FISH AND SO ON.
OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE RULES ALL OTHER TOURNAMENT RULES WILL APPLIES TO THE SERIES.
By my signature below acknowledges that I will take responsibility for inspecting and insuring the safety of the boat and trailer and hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue the Legacy Bass Club, it’s members, league director, employees, operators, promoters, officials, sponsors, advertisers, owners and leasees of premises used, other participants, all for the purposes herein referred to as “releases” from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any and all damage, and any claim or demands thereof on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is perticipating in or in any way competing, officiating, observing, or working for, or for any purpose participating in the event. The undersigned hereby agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the releasees and each of them for any loss, liability, damage or cost that they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in or upon the tournament or in any way competing, officiating, observing or working for, or for any purpose participating in the event and whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise. The undersigned hereby assumes full responsibility for and the risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage due to the negligence of releasees or otherwise while participating in and/or while competing, officiating, observing, or working for, or for any purpose participating in the event. The undersigned expressly acknowledges and agrees that the activities at the event are dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. The undersigned further expressly agrees that the forgoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the State in which the event is conducted and and that if any portion is invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue its full legal force and effect. The undersigned consents to and will permit emergency medical treatment if required and also give permission the use of name and/or photograph for promotion or advertising purposes. The undersigned has read and voluntarily sign this release and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement which embraces each and every sanctioned, authorized or promoted by the Legacy Bass Club. The undersigned has read the Legacy Bass Club tournament rules and voluntarily agrees to follow and accept the responsibility for the inspection and maintance of the boat they will participating in as well as follow all saftey guidelines put forth by the club and the laws of the state in which the tournament is held.
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LEGACY BASS TRAIL RULES & EXPECTATIONS
CUTOFF FOR THE TOC/SATURDAY’S IS WEDNESDAY AT MIDNIGHT, CUTOFF FOR SUNDAY TOURNAMENTS IS THURSDAY AT MIDNIGHT
ONCE YOU HAVE DECLARED YOU ARE FISHING A TOURNAMENT YOUR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT ENTRY FEE. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER ANOTHER TOURNAMENT UNTIL THAT ENTRY FEE HAS BEEN PAID. THERE ARE ONLY 15 SLOTS AND IF YOU TAKE ONE WITHOUT SHOWING UP IT LOWERS THE POOL. You must declare absence by Thursday at midnight.
ALL TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME LAWS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE MARINE PATROL GUIDELINES. VIOLATION OF THESE LAWS AND GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN THE DAYS WEIGH BEING DISQUALIFIED. WHETHER THEY ARE REPORTED BY ANOTHER ANGLER/TEAM, F&G OR MARINE PATROL.
COMPETITORS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SPORTSMANSHIP, COURTESY, SAFETY AND CONSERVATION. ANY INFRACTION OF THESE FUNDAMENTAL SPORTING PRINCIPLES MAY BE DEEMED CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
THE PRESERVER MUST BE STRAPPED, SNAPPED, OR ZIPPED SECURELY AND MAINTAINED IN THAT MANNER UNTIL THE COMPETITOR REACHES HIS FISHING LOCATION AND THE COMBUSTION ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. VIOLATIONS OF THIS RULE SHALL BE REASON FOR IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.
ALL OUTBOARD MOTOR BOATS USED WILL NOT EXCEED THE HORSEPOWER LIMITATIONS STATED ON THE U.S. COAST GUARD RATING PLATE. ALL BOATS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A U.S. COAST GUARD RATING PLATE ATTACHED BY THE BOAT MANUFACTURER. BOAT AND MOTOR: FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL CONTESTANTS, ALL BOATS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SOME TYPE OF IGNITION KILL SWITCH. THIS IGNITION KILL DEVICE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER'S BODY ANYTIME THE COMBUSTION ENGINE IS RUNNING.
EVERY BOAT MUST HAVE ALL REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. IT MUST ALSO HAVE A FUNCTIONAL BILGE PUMP AND LIVEWELL SPACE, PROPERLY AERATED, TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN A LIVE LIMIT CATCH OF BASS BY BOTH FISHERMEN USING THE BOAT. EACH BOAT MAY BE INSPECTED BY A TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL PRIOR TO THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT, HOWEVER IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOAT OWNER/OPERATER.
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR DRUGS (OTHER THAN THOSE PURCHASED OVER THE COUNTER OR PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN) ARE TO BE IN THE BOAT. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE MAY BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION
ALL TOURNAMENTS ARE TEAM TOURNAMENTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SINGLES TOURNAMENT WHICH IS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULE
LIVE WELLS CHECKED PRIOR TO START/CALL BOAT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
EACH COMPETITOR MUST REGISTER IN PERSON WITH TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AT THE REGISTRATION AREA NO LATER THAN 6:40/7:40 A.M.. STARTING POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY BLIND DRAW AT THE REGISTRATION. The draw will occur at arrival.
TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD REGARDLESS OF WEATHER
TROLLING IS PROHIBITED, LIVE BAIT IS PROHIBITED, SNAGGING IS PROHIBITED, FISH TAKEN BY ANY MEANS, EXCEPT FROM A BOAT WITH ROD AND REEL IS PROHIBITED, EXCEEDING YOUR TEAM’S DAILY BAG LIMIT IS PROHIBITED
THE USE OF MORE THAN ONE ROD AND REEL AT ANY TIME IS PROHIBITED · CULLING A DEAD FISH IS PROHIBITED, ARTIFICIAL LURES ONLY.
FISHING WITHIN 75 FEET OF AN ANCHORED BOAT IS PROHIBITED FISHING WITHIN 50 FEET OF ANOTHER TEAM IS PROHIBITED
NETS ARE ALLOWED EXCEPT IN SINGLES TOURNAMENTS
12 INCH MINIMUM LENGTH FOR ALL BASS
A .50 POUND DEDUCTION FOR EACH DEAD BASS WILL BE ENFORCED
WEIGHMASTERS CALL IS FINIAL FOR ALL WEIGHTS ALL WEIGHS WILL BE BY BOAT NUMBER
A TEAMS CHOICE OF LUNKER WILL NOT BE DETERMINED BY THE OFFICIAL OR BY ANY MEMBER OR GUEST OTHER THAN THAT TEAM · A COURTESY MEASUREMENT FOR ALL BASS IS ALLOWED. LUNKER MUST BE ALIVE.
ALL TEAMS MUST LAUNCH FROM THE DESIGNATED SITE FROM OUR TOURNAMENT TRAIL SCHEDULE. TEAMS MAY NOT “CHECK OUT” THE BODY OF WATER PRIOR TO THE START ON TOURNAMENT DAY/NIGHT.
ALL BOATS MUST BE BACK AT LAUNCH SITE AT THE DESIGNATED END OF TOURNAMENT A TEAM MAY CALL THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR(603-398-3075) ON CELL PHONE IF RETURNING LATE IF THERE IS A QUESTION / THREE BOAT#’S WILL BE DRAWN TO DECIDE IF THEY WILL FORFEIT OR BE ALLOWED TO WEIGH IN. A HALF POUND DEDUCTION WILL BE ENFORCED FOR EVERY ONE -MINUTE LATE AFTER DESIGNATED END OF TOURNAMENT
TEAMS ARRIVING AFTER THE DESIGNATED START TIME WILL FORFEIT THAT TOURNAMENT EXCEPT UNDER THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES. THEY MUST FIND ANOTHER TEAM AND HAVE THE LIVEWELL CHECKED AND MAY NOT FISH UNTIL THEY HAVE DONE SO, MUST ALSO CALL THE TD (603-398-3075) This is only the case for preregistered boats.
ANY TEAM ARRIVING 15 MINUTES OR MORE LATE AFTER DESIGNATED END OF TOURNAMENT WILL FORFEIT THAT TOURNAMENT
ANY TEAM THAT BRINGS A BAG OF FISH TO THE SCALES THAT EXCEEDS THE TOURNAMENT BAG LIMIT FOR THE TEAM WILL FORFEIT ALL WEIGHT’S AND POINTS FOR THAT TOURNAMENT
ANY TEAM THAT WEIGHS A FISH UNDER THE 12 INCH MINIMUM LENGTH RULE WILL FORFEIT THE WEIGHT OF THEIR LARGEST FISH AS WELL AS THE SHORT FISH.
DESIGNATED STARTING/FINISHING AREAS WILL BE ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO EACH TOURNAMENT.
ANGLERS WILL REMAIN SEATED AND WITH THEIR TROLLING MOTORS UP AND IN THE LOCKED POSITION WITHIN THE DESIGNATED STARTING AREA.· WHEN YOUR TEAMS START NUMBER HAS BEEN CALLED YOU MAY THEN PROCEED TO START; THERE WILL 30 SECOND INTERVAILS FOR THE START.
AFTER ALL OFFICIAL WEIGHTS HAVE BEEN CALLED AND A TIE EXISTS THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY. IN THE EVENT THERE IS A TIE, THE TEAM WITH THE HEAVIEST BASS PREVAILS IF A TIES STILL EXISTS THE TEAM WITH A LIMIT WILL PREVAIL. IN THE EVENT THAT THIS IS ALSO A TIE BOTH TEAMS PLACE THE SAME AND THE PAYOUT IS SPLIT.
THE USE OF LEAD SINKERS (1 OUNCE OR LESS) AND JIGS (LESS THAN 1 INCH ALONG ITS LONGEST AXIS IS PROHIBITED IN NH. THE ANGLER WILL ASSUME RESPONSIBILTY FOR THIS AND CAN BE DISQUALIFIED IF FISH AND GAME HAS DETERMINED THEY ARE USING ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT.
A PROTEST MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE TD PRIOR TO THE WEIGH IN AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A $50 PROTEST FEE. IF THE ANGLER'S PROTEST IS VALID THE FEE WILL BE REFUNDED.
PAPER TOURNAMENT SERIES:
IF POSSIBLE BOATS SHOULD SUPPLY THEIR OWN SCALE TO BE ZEROED AT REGISTRATION AS WELL AS A GOLDEN RULER.
ADULT BOAT CAPTAINS CAN ONLY REGISTER ONE FISH TO COUNT TOWARDS THE TEAM WEIGHT.
TEAMS WILL PROVIDE A PICTURE OF EACH FISH COUNTED OF THE TEAM WEIGHT ON THE GOLDEN RULER. CELL PHONE PICTURES OR A DIGITAL CAMERA ARE THE METHOD OF PROOF THAT WILL BE USED. ALL OTHER TOURNAMENT RULES WILL APPLIES TO THE SERIES.
PAPER SERIES TOC: YOU MUST FISH 4 OF THE 6 TOURNAMENTS LEADING UP TO THE TOC. PREFERABLY YOU STICK WITH THE SAME TEAM OVER THE COURSE OF THE SERIES. TEAMS CAN BE MADE UP OF TWO OR THREE INDIVIDUALS, WITH ONE BEING THE BOAT CAPTAIN.
SINGLES RULES:
EACH BOAT WILL HAVE A MARSHALL. THE MARSHALL'S CALL ON THE RULES IS FINAL. THE MARSHALL'S DECISION IS CONSIDERED FINAL, UNLESS AN ANGLER CHOOSES TO SUBMIT A PROTEST TO THE TD. THE PROTEST MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE TD PRIOR TO THE WEIGH IN AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A $50 PROTEST FEE. IF THE ANGLER'S PROTEST IS VALID THE FEE WILL BE REFUNDED.
IF POSSIBLE BOATS SHOULD SUPPLY THEIR OWN SCALE TO BE ZEROED AT REGISTRATION.
THE DUTIES OF THE MARSHALL WILL BE TO WEIGH AND RECORD THE WEIGHT OF EACH SCORABLE BASS. THEY WILL BE THE RULE ENFORCER AND OFFICIAL SCORE KEEPER.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CATCH IS MADE, THE BASS WILL BE VERIFIED AS SCORABLE OR NON SCOREABLE. THE MARSHALL CAN REQUEST THE FISH BE MEASURED FOR VERIFICATION. THE MARSHALL WILL HOLD THE SCALE AT EYE LEVEL, THE ANGLER WILL PUT THE BASS ON THE SCALE AND THE MARSHALL WILL DETERMINE THE WEIGHT. THE ANGLER WILL CONFIRM OR CHALLENGE THE CALL. IF THE CALL IS CHALLENGED THE MARSHALL WILL CLEAR THE SCALE AND RE-WEIGH THE BASS.
ONCE THE CALL HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THE MARSHALL WILL RECORD THE WEIGHT ON THE SCORE SHEET PROVIDED. EVERY SCORABLE BASS SHOULD BE RECORDED BY THE MARSHALL, IT IS THE ANGLER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT EACH BASS IS RECORDED.
ONCE THE BASS HAS BEEN RECORDED THE ANGLER WILL RELEASE THE BASS BACK IN THE WATER.
THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF SCORABLE BASS AN ANGLER CAN CATCH AND RECORD DURING COMPETITION. THE USE IS LANDING NETS IS PROHIBITED.
IN CASE OF A TIE FOR TOTAL WEIGHT, THE FIRST TIE BREAKER IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SCORABLE BASS CAUGHT. THE SECOND TIE BREAKER IS THE LARGEST FISH CAUGHT, IF STILL TIED IT GOES TO THE NEXT LARGEST FISH AND SO ON.
OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE RULES ALL OTHER TOURNAMENT RULES WILL APPLIES TO THE SERIES.
By my signature below acknowledges that I will take responsibility for inspecting and insuring the safety of the boat and trailer and hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue the Legacy Bass Club, it’s members, league director, employees, operators, promoters, officials, sponsors, advertisers, owners and leasees of premises used, other participants, all for the purposes herein referred to as “releases” from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any and all damage, and any claim or demands thereof on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is perticipating in or in any way competing, officiating, observing, or working for, or for any purpose participating in the event. The undersigned hereby agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless the releasees and each of them for any loss, liability, damage or cost that they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in or upon the tournament or in any way competing, officiating, observing or working for, or for any purpose participating in the event and whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise. The undersigned hereby assumes full responsibility for and the risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage due to the negligence of releasees or otherwise while participating in and/or while competing, officiating, observing, or working for, or for any purpose participating in the event. The undersigned expressly acknowledges and agrees that the activities at the event are dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. The undersigned further expressly agrees that the forgoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the State in which the event is conducted and and that if any portion is invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue its full legal force and effect. The undersigned consents to and will permit emergency medical treatment if required and also give permission the use of name and/or photograph for promotion or advertising purposes. The undersigned has read and voluntarily sign this release and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement which embraces each and every sanctioned, authorized or promoted by the Legacy Bass Club. The undersigned has read the Legacy Bass Club tournament rules and voluntarily agrees to follow and accept the responsibility for the inspection and maintance of the boat they will participating in as well as follow all saftey guidelines put forth by the club and the laws of the state in which the tournament is held.
Print Name______________________________________________________________
Email___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature_______________________________Date_______________Phone________________________