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National Bass Fishing Trail Inc.
Official Rules and Regulations:
Created 1/18/2007
RULES: The Angler is expected to be familiar with all items before entering a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. Event. The following rules are subject to change if a board of directors meeting is called and changes are voted due to safety or federal, state or local laws conflict.
RULE CHANGES: Rule additions and revisions will be public knowledge before the next event takes place from the time the revision is incorporated. It is the Tournament Directors decision to make a change where safety or cancellation is concerned. The decision of the Tournament Director and Tournament Officials will be final in all matters. Any rule changes must be made by a majority of the Tournament Committee.
A. PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY:
1.All Adult anglers 16 years and older with a current membership and an on-file signed release waiver may participate in any National Bass Fishing Trail event in any district. No pre-registration is required. Once a 16 or 17 year old has declared as an adult they may no longer fish in the Junior Division.
2.Any junior 17 years or younger at the time of signing up for a membership may compete in the Junior Division for that calendar year and will fish with either a parent or approved angler. A signed Parental/Guardian waiver will be required in order for a junior to fish, this waiver must be signed every year. In addition a Liability waiver must be on file with the National Bass Fishing Trail Inc.
3.The size of the tournament field is to be determined by the tournament director.
4.In order to participate in any National Bass Fishing Trail Inc event, you must attend the safety meeting and be a part of the tournament launch.
5.In order for an adult to be eligible for any District Championship you must fish 3 Qualifier tournaments. These Qualifiers may be fishing in any district. In order for a junior to be eligible for a District Championship they must fish in two Qualifier tournaments.
6.In order for an adult to be eligible to fish the Annual National Championship an Adult must fish in 3 Qualifier tournaments and a District Championship. In order for a junior to be eligible they must fish in two Qualifier tournaments and a District Championship.
7. Non-boaters are welcome. All non-boaters will be assigned a boater by random draw with the following exceptions.
a.Junior members must fish with either their parent or assigned adult angler, either one of which must a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. member in good standing.
b.Family members may choose to fish together. Family members include: Spouse, Parent, Siblings, Grandparents.
c.Anglers with special needs that will be determined by the tournament director.
8.In case of Boater/Non-boater pairing the fishing time will be split 50/50 meaning that the non-boater has the right to fish where and how he wants for 50% of the time. Any boater operating in a manner to limit the ability of the Non-boater to fish will be disqualified. Non-boaters are also expected to pay at least 20$ to cover the expenses of the day prior to take off.
9.Maximum number of anglers per boat is 3, at least 1 must be a Junior Angler.
10.Professional Guides are prohibited from competing in any National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. Tournament. It is the discretion of the tournament director as to what will constitute a Professional guide.
11. Boat usage is guaranteed, if you bring an eligible boat to a tournament you have the option to fish from it.
B. MEMBERSHIP:
1.The membership fee is $20 per Adult, 15$ per Junior, per tournament season. Additional a 3-year adult membership can be obtained for $55, and an Adult lifetime membership for $200. If membership is not paid in full and current before fishing in a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. tournament you will be disqualified from the tournament fished and 0 points will be awarded.
2. In addition to the membership fee a release waiver is required. Once the membership application/release waiver, and membership fee are obtained by the Secretary of the National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. a membership card will be issued. This card must be shown at every National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. tournament.
C. ENTRY FEES:
1.Entry fees for Adults in a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc One Day Qualifying tournament are $50 per adult (88% payback) with a $5 big bass optional pot - (100% payback), and $15 per junior (100% payback) with an $5 big bass optional pot.
2.Entry fees for Adults in a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc Two Day District Championship tournament are $100 per adult (88% payback) with a $5 daily big bass optional pot - (100% payback), and $30 per junior (100% payback) with an $5 daily big bass optional pot.
3.Entry fees for Adults in a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc National Championship tournament are $150 per adult (100% payback) with a $10 daily big bass optional pot - (100% payback), and $45 per junior (100% payback) with an $10 daily big bass optional pot.
RULES: The Angler is expected to be familiar with all items before entering a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. Event. The following rules are subject to change if a board of directors meeting is called and changes are voted due to safety or federal, state or local laws conflict.
RULE CHANGES: Rule additions and revisions will be public knowledge before the next event takes place from the time the revision is incorporated. It is the Tournament Directors decision to make a change where safety or cancellation is concerned. The decision of the Tournament Director and Tournament Officials will be final in all matters. Any rule changes must be made by a majority of the Tournament Committee.
A. PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY:
1.All Adult anglers 16 years and older with a current membership and an on-file signed release waiver may participate in any National Bass Fishing Trail event in any district. No pre-registration is required. Once a 16 or 17 year old has declared as an adult they may no longer fish in the Junior Division.
2.Any junior 17 years or younger at the time of signing up for a membership may compete in the Junior Division for that calendar year and will fish with either a parent or approved angler. A signed Parental/Guardian waiver will be required in order for a junior to fish, this waiver must be signed every year. In addition a Liability waiver must be on file with the National Bass Fishing Trail Inc.
3.The size of the tournament field is to be determined by the tournament director.
4.In order to participate in any National Bass Fishing Trail Inc event, you must attend the safety meeting and be a part of the tournament launch.
5.In order for an adult to be eligible for any District Championship you must fish 3 Qualifier tournaments. These Qualifiers may be fishing in any district. In order for a junior to be eligible for a District Championship they must fish in two Qualifier tournaments.
6.In order for an adult to be eligible to fish the Annual National Championship an Adult must fish in 3 Qualifier tournaments and a District Championship. In order for a junior to be eligible they must fish in two Qualifier tournaments and a District Championship.
7. Non-boaters are welcome. All non-boaters will be assigned a boater by random draw with the following exceptions.
b.Family members may choose to fish together. Family members include: Spouse, Parent, Siblings, Grandparents.
c.Anglers with special needs that will be determined by the tournament director.
8.In case of Boater/Non-boater pairing the fishing time will be split 50/50 meaning that the non-boater has the right to fish where and how he wants for 50% of the time. Any boater operating in a manner to limit the ability of the Non-boater to fish will be disqualified. Non-boaters are also expected to pay at least 20$ to cover the expenses of the day prior to take off.
9.Maximum number of anglers per boat is 3, at least 1 must be a Junior Angler.
10.Professional Guides are prohibited from competing in any National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. Tournament. It is the discretion of the tournament director as to what will constitute a Professional guide.
11. Boat usage is guaranteed, if you bring an eligible boat to a tournament you have the option to fish from it.
B. MEMBERSHIP:
1.The membership fee is $20 per Adult, 15$ per Junior, per tournament season. Additional a 3-year adult membership can be obtained for $55, and an Adult lifetime membership for $200. If membership is not paid in full and current before fishing in a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. tournament you will be disqualified from the tournament fished and 0 points will be awarded.
2. In addition to the membership fee a release waiver is required. Once the membership application/release waiver, and membership fee are obtained by the Secretary of the National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. a membership card will be issued. This card must be shown at every National Bass Fishing Trail Inc. tournament.
C. ENTRY FEES:
1.Entry fees for Adults in a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc One Day Qualifying tournament are $50 per adult (88% payback) with a $5 big bass optional pot - (100% payback), and $15 per junior (100% payback) with an $5 big bass optional pot.
2.Entry fees for Adults in a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc Two Day District Championship tournament are $100 per adult (88% payback) with a $5 daily big bass optional pot - (100% payback), and $30 per junior (100% payback) with an $5 daily big bass optional pot.
3.Entry fees for Adults in a National Bass Fishing Trail Inc National Championship tournament are $150 per adult (100% payback) with a $10 daily big bass optional pot - (100% payback), and $45 per junior (100% payback) with an $10 daily big bass optional pot.
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