Full Moon Open Team Bass Tournament

RULES

RULES: The following rules will be used for the CBC Full Moon Open Team Bass Tournament. It’s each contestant’s responsibility to read and fully understand these rules as entrants will be subject to disqualification for noncompliance and forfeit all prize money, prizes and entry fees. All entrants agree by signing this waiver/entry form that the decision of any presiding CBC official will be final in all respects. THE CBC HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ENTRY.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Competition will begin at 7:00 p.m. on July 19, 2008 and continue until 7:00 a.m July 20, 2008. Contestants must be at the South Ramp at 5:30 p.m. sharp, for a mandatory preliminary meeting July 19, 2008. A combined total weight of each team will determine place, a five BLACK BASS (5) creel limit will exist with immediate culling (boats must have working live-wells, weight will be deducted for dead fish).

PARTICIPANTS: Anyone 18 or older can participate in the CBC Full Moon Open. Contestants 18 years of age or older must read, fully understand, and sign a waiver/entry form prior to participating. Contestants 16 and 17 years of age may enter and fish only after having their parent or legal guardian read, fully understand, and sign an entry/waiver form. The actual 16 or 17 year old contestant must also read, fully understand and sign an entry/waiver form. Contestants under 16 years of age may compete as long as the boater is their parent or legal guardian.

THE CBC FULL MOON OPEN TEAM TOURNMENT REQUIRES A TEAM OF TWO PERSONS. The CBC Full Moon Open tournament will be limited to 65 teams, unless waived by a CBC official.

ENTRY FEE AND PAYBACK: The entry fee for the tournament is $100.00 per team. Entries must be postmarked seven days prior to the tournament date to avoid paying a late fee. Entries accepted after the seven day period or on the day of the tournament will only be accepted with a $20.00 late fee (cash only on the day of the tournament). The CBC will not be responsible for mailed entries that are not delivered by the postal service or other means of delivery. NO REFUNDS.

PROTEST: ALL PROTEST MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING NO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER THE OFFICIAL CHECK-IN TIME. All protest decisions will be made by the CBC official on-site. ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO ANY GRIEVANCE OR LEGAL PROCEDURES. A verbal protest will not be heard, a protest must be in writing.

TACKLE, EQUIPMENT, AND TROLLING: Only one rod and reel may be used by each contestant at any on time, and each cast must be completed before another is made. Only artificial baits may be used (pork trailers are the exception). Trolling with the combustion engine is not allowed. All bass must be caught on rod and reel. No tracking, bugging, or other devices implanted in a bass may be used. All bass must be caught and reeled in from inside the boat. No two-way radios, cell-phones, or other electronic communication devices may be used to transmit fishing information during tournament hours.

BOATS, MOTORS, AND SAFETY: Any boat 14 feet or longer, if powered by a motor of 15 horsepower or more, may be utilized if it meets all state, federal, and local legal requirements and laws. All boats must meet Coast Guard requirements. All boats must have insurance and the boatr must be able to produce it if asked for by an official. THE CONTESTANT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER ACTIONS, INCLUDING SITUATIONS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. It is your personal decision to travel to and/or fish in this tournament, regardless of weather conditions.

TOURNAMENT HOURS: Competition will begin at 7:00 p.m. on July 19, 2008 and continue until 7:00 a.m. on July 20, 2008. Contestants must be at the South Ramp at 5:30 p.m. sharp, for registration, a mandatory preliminary meeting will begin at 5:50 p.m. July 19, 2008.

STARTING ORDER: The tournament starting order will be determined by a draw of a numbered chip. A starting position will not be given to a team that submits an incomplete entry/waiver form, not signed by both team members, or incorrect entry fee. The start will be a staggered start and under the control of a CBC official.

TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS: Will be the site listed on the entry form or as designated by a CBC official. Changes will be listed on the CBC web-site. www.centennialbass.homestead.com

PERMITTED FISHING LOCATIONS: All areas, that can be legally fished are opened to contestants. All current local, state and federal laws concerning allowable Colorado fishing locations will be followed. ANCHORED BOATS WILL BE GIVEN A 25 YARD CLEARANCE ON ALL SIDES. An anchored boat is a boat that has its trolling motor in the stored position, its combustion engine turned off, a rope or other type of material tied to an anchor, with the anchor resting on the bottom of the lake. A boat tied to a tree or other type of object is not considered an anchored boat. Contestants should use common courtesy and judgement when approaching or fishing around other boats. Any announcements made at the tournament site take precedence over written rules.

SPORTSMANSHIP: Anyone displaying poor sportsmanship, breaking local, state or federal laws, or violating any of the rules of this tournament will be subject to disqualification and the loss of any entry fees or prize money. The CBC officials on-site will make any decisions concerning disqualifications.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES: Contestants must be at the South Ramp at 5:30 p.m. sharp, for registration a mandatory preliminary meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., July 19, 2008. Each team will draw a numbered chip prior to the start of the tournament. The number on the chip will be your starting position. Remember, the tournament will start at 7:00 pm on July 19, 2008 as determined by the onsite CBC official. In case of mechanical boat failure, or other emergency situation, a team may transport their catch to the weigh-in site by way of another contestant’s boat. One team member must remain with the fish until weigh-in. A LATE PENALTY OF ONE POUND PER MINUTE WILL BE USED AFTER THE DESIGNATED OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT ENDING TIME. After 15 minutes, the team or teams will be disqualified. NO EXCUSES. The on-site CBC official will make all decisions concerning any team that reports an emergency or other event that causes them not to follow the standard check-in procedures and remedies.

LIVE-WELLS: All Live wells must be capable of holding five bass. CBC encourages the constant use of the aeration system once bass are put in the live-well. A PENALTY OF ONE POUND PER DEAD BASS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE TEAMS BASS THAT ARE WEIGHED IN. If the deduction affects the team big bass, the big bass weight will only be counted after the deduction.

KILL SWITCHES: All boats that operate in this tournament must have a properly working kill switch. The kill switch cord must be attached to the driver whenever the combustion engine is running. Kill switches will be checked.

LIFE JACKETS: Coast Guard approved life vest MUST be worn and fastened while the combustion engine is engaged.

ALCOHOL: ALL CONTESTANTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM CONSUMING OR USING ALCOHOL OR DRUGS DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Consumption of alcohol or drugs after the official tournament ending time is the decision of each adult present. The Staff of the CBC does not recommend the use of any alcohol or drugs at the tournament site.

SCORING: Allowable tournament fish are Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass, all defined in Colorado as Black Bass. The official length limit for Black Bass, as set by LARIMER COUNTY PARKS, will be announced by the on-site CBC official. The total weight of a team's bass weighed-in will determine finishing places. All ties will be broken by big bass, then by number of bass, then by flip of coin. THE CBC FULL MOON OPEN TEAM TOURNAMENT HAS A LIMIT OF FIVE (5) BLACK BASS PER TEAM. NO CULLING IS ALLOWED AT THE WEIGH-IN SITE, CULLING MUST BE DONE IMMEDIATLEY UPON CATCHING THE 6^TH BASS. NO MORE THAN 5 BASS IN THE LIVEWELL AT ONE TIME! All bass will be measured with their mouth closed and on a Golden Rule measuring board. Every attempt will be made to obtain the longest measurement possible. Team members are not allowed to touch the fish once they are presented for weigh-in. Any team presenting a fish that does not meet the minimum length requirement will lose one pound per short fish from their total weight. No short fish will be weighed. It is your responsibility to make every effort to keep your bass alive. No frozen or iced fish will be allowed and any brought to the weigh-in will disqualify the team from the tournament. Each team presenting bass for weigh-in must have caught the bass being weighed-in. The CBC invites the area CDOW Enforcement Officer or Larimer County Parks Ranger to each tournament and contestants can be subject to penalties from a CDOW Officer for state or Larimer County Parks violations. ALL LIVE FISH WILL BE RELEASED.

FAILURE TO READ THESE RULES OR IGNORANCE OF THESE RULES IS NO EXCUSE. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM ALL CBC TOURNAMENTS. KNOWLEDGE OF THESE RULES IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FISHING AND BOATING LAWS WILL BE FOLLOWED. CBC HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ENTRY.