2008 PIKE TOURNAMENT RULES AND PROCEDURES

                                                                                      JUNE 7, 2008

PAYBACK WILL BE 80% OF ENTRY FEES, ALL IN CASH.        NO PRIZE TABLE

Each boat must consist of 2 anglers.  At least 1 member of the team must be at least 16 years of age.  Note:  Under 16 years of age must fish with a partner 16 years or older and must have signed parental consent.

• All teams must pre-register before launching. After you launch your boat please proceed to boat check area. 
• Boat checks will begin at 5:30 a.m. Blast off will be at 7:30 a.m.  All boats must check-in at Check-In Boat by 3:30 p.m.
• Un-sportsman like conduct will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification without refund.
• Minimum boat length is 14 feet and working live well is mandatory.
• Artificial lures only.  No live or prepared bait is allowed.
• Pre-fishing is allowed until 5 p.m. the day prior to the event.
• All Federal and Provincial boating regulations must be adhered to.
• Only Pike may be kept all other fish must be released immediately.
• 3 Pike per team with a minimum of 18 inches in length.  Pike under size will not be weighted and will result in a 1-lb. penalty applied against the total weight of the team.
• It is at the discretion of the Tournament Director to postpone this event due to the adverse weather.  In the event of cancellation entry fees will be refunded in full. If the tournament is cancelled a notice will be posted on our web site at www.barriebassmasters.org. Anglers are encouraged to check the web site if the weather is poor.
• IN the event of a tie, for any position the cash prizes for that position and the next position will be added together and distributed equally among the tied teams.
• No locking permitted.
• No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs may be consumed or in possession of any competitor or boat during the Tournament hours.  5:30 a.m. to 5:30p.m.
• No fishing allowed within 100 feet of another boat.
• Decisions of the Tournament Officials are final.  Protest will be allowed up to 15 Minutes after the last Pike is weighted in.  A $50.00 deposit must be paid and will be refunded if protest stands.
• Competitors may obtain fuel and/or repairs from marinas, or use the washrooms..
• Any team disqualified for any reason will not receive a refund of entry fees.
• All taxes on any prize awards are the responsibility of the recipient.
• If in the opinion of Tournament Officials any fish that is judged not likely to survive or is weighted in dead will not be released and  a half pound. Penalty will be applied.  A dead fish is not eligible for big fish prize. Big fish or injured fish can be weighed in anytime during the day.
• Personal floatation devices must be worn at all times the combustion engine is running above trolling speed.
• It is the responsibility of the participant to bring fish up to the weight-in stage from the boat.
• All boats must check-in with the Check-In Boat by 3:30 p.m.  A 5 lb. Penalty will be applied against any team that does not check-in with Check-In Boat.  A late penalty of .5 lb.’s. per minute will be applied to any team checking-in after 3:30 p.m.  If an emergency situation arises please notify Officials by phone.
• If you have any questions on the rules be sure to clarify with the Organizers prior to Blast Off.       
• THIS IS A LIVE RELEASE TOURNAMENT.

                      Emergency Cell  Phone #  Gerry Heels  705-791-8080     Bill Todd 705-718-3904      Larry Halbert 705- 718-3843

Barrie Bassmasters Pike Tournament 2008

REGISTRATION    FORM                                                                                                                    

                                JUNE 7,2008   BLAST OFF IS 7:30 AM WEIGH IN IS 3:30 PM

ENTRY FEE: $ 120.00 per team before May 1st / after May 1st  $ 140.00

Entry includes big fish ( not  launch fee )

Launch Fees collected by Lauderdale Point Resort

No cheques day of tournament                                                                                                                                   

For early registration make cheques payable to:  Barrie Bassmaster

Mailing address: Box 20074 Barrie, Ont. L4M6E9

NO CHEQUES AFTER MAY 15, 2008

Waiver:  I understand that in signing this waiver and application, that I agree to hold harmless all sponsors, volunteers, Barrie Bassmasters, contestants, officials, Lauderdale Point Resort, and organizers from all claims for bodily injury and other damages incurred with this tournament.

Please note:   Both Team Members MUST SIGN THE WAIVER

Please write clearly

Signatures      Team Member One: _______________________

                          Team Member two: ________________________

Team Member One

Name: ____________________________________________

Address:______________________City: _________________

Postal Code: ___________________ Phone #: ____________

E-mail ______________________________________________

Team Member Two

Name: ____________________________________________

Address:______________________City: _________________

Postal Code: ___________________ Phone #: ____________

contact numbers:

Gerry Heels         (705) 726-3190

Larry Halbert       (705) 735-2200

Bill  Todd              (705) 322-3904