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Presented by
2012
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND RULES
www.pvabasstour.com
W
hether you’re fishing for fun or
competing for the title “Angler
of the Year,” the PVA Bass Tour,
a B.A.S.S. sanctioned event, is for you.
We offer several bass fishing tournaments
where you can learn new skills or improve
old ones. The Team/Open Competition
pairs disabled anglers with able-bodied
boat partners. Those who prefer not to
fish from a boat can participate in the
Bank Competition. Both novice and
experienced anglers can compete for
significant cash and other prizes.
Come and join us at any or all of
these events for a great weekend of
fishing, fun, and new and renewed
friendships, all in the great outdoors.
Minn Kota Fortrex
Sponsor of the 2012 1st Place Open Boat Partner Prize
TOURNAMENT
STOP #1
“SOUTHEASTERN CHALLENGE” PVA BASS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by Southeastern PVA
October 21–23, 2011 — Clarks Hill Lake, Augusta, GA
Completed October 21-23, 2011
Marina:
Wildwood Park
6212 Holloway Road
Appling, GA 30802
Registration:
October 21, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Partner Pairing at 7:30 p.m.
Patriots Park
5445 Columbia Road
Grovetown, GA 30813
Tournament Contact:
Wildwood Park
6212 Holloway Road
Appling, GA 30802
[email protected]
2012 TRACKER Boat Package
Sponsor of the 2012 1st Place Open Angler Prize
TOURNAMENT
STOP #2
“CITRUS SLAM” PVA BASS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by Florida Gulf Coast PVA
April 13–15, 2012 — Lake Toho, Kissimmee, FL
March 13 —Entry deadline for disabled anglers only.
Marina:
Big Toho Marina
101 Lakeshore Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Registration:
April 13, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Clarion Resort & Waterpark
Host Hotel:
Clarion Resort & Waterpark
2261 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
866-975-4337
Tournament Contact:
Kevin Poindexter
800-397-6540
[email protected]
Humminbird 788ci Combo
Sponsor of the 2012 2nd Place Open Boat Partner Prize
TOURNAMENT
STOP #3
“BLUEGRASS BASS BASH” PVA BASS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by Kentucky-Indiana PVA
April 20–22, 2012
Kentucky Lake, Gilbertsville, KY
March 20 —Entry deadline for disabled anglers only.
Marina:
Moors Resort and Marina
570 Moors Road
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
Registration:
April 20, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Host Hotel:
570 Moors Road
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
800-626-5472
Tournament Contact:
Hack Albertson
800-242-4782
[email protected]
Evan Williams Bourbon
Sponsor of the 2012 Partner Appreciation Dinner
TOURNAMENT
STOP #4
“LAND OF LINCOLN” PVA BASS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by National Paralyzed Veterans of America
May 18–20, 2012 — Rend Lake, Mount Vernon, IL
April 18 —Entry deadline for disabled anglers only.
Marina:
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
Rend Lake
11094 Ranger Road
Whittington, IL 62897
618-629-2320
Registration:
May 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Veterans Park Community Center
Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn
222 Potomac Blvd.
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
618-244-7100
Tournament Contact:
Alan Earl
703-462-0504
[email protected]
Bass Assassin
Sponsor of the 2012 Big Bass Team Day Prize
TOURNAMENT
STOP #5
“CAPITAL CLASH” NATIONAL PVA BASS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by National Paralyzed Veterans of America
June 8–10, 2012 — Potomac River, Waldorf, MD
May 8 —Entry deadline for disabled anglers only.
Marina:
Smallwood State Park
Potomac River
2750 Sweden Point Road
Marbury, MD 20658
301-743-7613
Registration:
June 8, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
American Legion Post 82
6330 Crain Hwy.
La Plata, MD 20646
Host Hotel:
Sleep Inn & Suites
6860 Crain Hwy.
La Plata, MD 20646
301-392-0065
Tournament Contact:
Alan Earl
703-462-0504, [email protected]
Snapper Boat Latch
Sponsor of the 2012 Safe Boat Launch each morning
www.snapperboat latch.com
TOURNAMENT
STOP #6
“KEN MEDEIROS MEMORIAL” PVA BASS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by New England PVA
September TBD, 2012 — Lake Winnipesaukee, Moultonboro, NH
August TBD —Entry deadline for disabled anglers only.
Marina:
Camp Robindel
81 Geneva Point Road
Moultonboro, NH 03254
Registration:
September TBD
Camp Robindel
Host Hotel:
Camp Robindel
81 Geneva Point Road
Moultonboro, NH 03254
Tournament Contact:
Tiny LaFontane
800-660-1181
[email protected]
Invacare
Sponsor of the 2012 Bank Angler of the Year
TOURNAMENT
STOP #7
MID-AMERICA “OKIE OPEN” PVA BASS TOURNAMENT
Hosted by Mid-America PVA
September 28–30, 2012 — Lake Eufaula, Eufaula, OK
August 28 —Entry deadline for disabled anglers only.
Marina:
Nichols/South Point Launch
Dobbs Road
Eufaula, OK 74432
Registration:
September 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
V.F.W. Post 8798
Hwy. 9
Eufaula, OK 74432
Host Hotel:
Best Western
1300 Birkes Road
Eufaula, OK 74432
918-689-5553
Tournament Contact:
Bill Kokendoffer
800-321-5041
[email protected]
Vicious Fishing and Tackle Warehouse
Sponsors of the 2012 Bank Big Fish and Open Big Bass
COMPETITIONS
MEALS
Tour events consist of seven competitions:
A continental breakfast and sack lunch with ice and
drinks will be provided Saturday and Sunday. A Partner
Appreciation Dinner will be held Saturday afternoon
following fishing. The number of prepared dinners will
be based on the number of participants and family
members, volunteers, and sponsors. Dinners are very
costly, and it is highly encouraged that all participate
so as to reduce waste of food.
Open and Team Competitions: The Open Competition is open to all anglers with a confirmed significant
mobility impairment who wish to fish from a boat on
the water. The Open and Team Competitions pair a
mobility impaired angler with an able-bodied partner or
another mobility impaired angler, if necessary. Open
Competition, with only the disabled angler competing
and the partner serving as a mentor/coach and/or navigator, is held on one day of competition. Scoring will
be based on total stringer weight. The Team Competition, with both anglers fishing together for first prize to
be awarded to the team with the heaviest combined
stringer weight, is held on the other day of competition.
Cash and prizes are paid to the top places both Saturday and Sunday, based on a 10+1 payout schedule
(for every 10 boats, a place plus one is paid).*
Bank and Bank Team Competitions: These competitions will be limited to individuals with a confirmed
significant mobility impairment who wish to fish from
the bank. Scoring for the Bank Competition is based
on a total stringer weight of each angler’s 10 heaviest
fish per day. A Bank Competition angler may catch
and weigh any species of fish 4 inches and longer.
On day one, bank anglers will compete in an individual
event with scoring based on the heaviest 10-fish stringer.
Day two will be Team Competition, where anglers will
be randomly paired in teams. Each angler will weigh
in separately, but his or her day’s catch will count
together for a team score and team prizes (as will
any penalties, as in the Open/Team Competition).
Bank anglers have a choice to fish Saturday only or
both Saturday and Sunday.
FISHING LICENSE
A state fishing license is required unless an exemption
has been issued for a particular tournament. Regardless, it is the angler’s responsibility to secure a fishing
license.
C O N F I R M AT I O N
A confirmation letter and other tournament information
will be sent to registrants approximately three weeks
prior to the event. Event information can be located
online at www.pvabasstour.com or by calling 800-4248200.
* A1099 Tax Form will be issued with all cash prizes of $600 or more.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN
Registration will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday
before the event. Random partner pairings will be
announced at the mandatory Friday evening meeting at 7:30. No pre-pairing of partners will be allowed.
If unable to attend Friday night, the angler must contact
the tournament director prior to the pairing.
EQUIPMENT
All participants are encouraged to bring their own tackle
and necessary gear, including foul-weather clothing.
Anglers in the Team/Open Competition who wish to fish
from their own boat must indicate so on the registration
form. Boats must be 16 feet or longer and capable of
safely holding two anglers and must be equipped with
an operational livewell and kill switch, including during
official pre-fishing. Boat partners are also encouraged to
bring extra equipment, including life vests and tackle, if
possible, as some mobility impaired anglers are coming
from the hospital with limited access to equipment. In
addition, the PVA Bass Tour is always looking for equipment donations to lend at events. Please bring new and
used equipment to the tournament if possible.
FUEL CHARGE
Mobility impaired anglers will be required to pay all
fuel and oil charges for the boat on Open Competition
day and half the fuel and oil charges on Team Competition day. It is imperative to discuss this with the boat
owner and agree upon conditions prior to fishing. Nonboating able-bodied partners fishing with a mobility
impaired angler who brings his or her own boat will
not be required to pay for any fuel or oil charges.
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TOUR RULES
These rules have been revised and approved by the
2012 PVA Bass Tour Chapter Committee.
RULES:
The following rules apply to all contestants
and shall remain unchanged except for special events
conducted by the PVA Bass Tour. Interpretation and
enforcement of these rules shall be left exclusively
to the Tournament Committee. The Tournament Committee will consist of the PVA associate director of
Sports and Recreation, a PVA host chapter representative, and an angler representative. In the event of a
rules violation, the Tournament Committee may impose
sanctions, as it deems appropriate, including, without
limitation, disqualification, points, forfeiture of prizes,
and prohibition from participation in subsequent events.
The decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final
in all matters. The angler representative will have vote
on rule violations and input only on all other matters.
1 . PA RT I C I PAT I O N A N D E L I G I B I L I T Y:
Participation in this tournament is by invitation only; the PVA
Bass Tour reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone
for any reason. All PVA Bass Tour events shall be limited to those who meet the eligibility requirements of
the competition in which they submit a properly completed application. Participants must be 16 years or
older to fish an event.
• The Open Competition shall be limited to individuals
with a confirmed, significant mobility impairment/
physical disability. If necessary, two Open Competition
contestants may be paired.
• The Team Competition shall be open to any able-bodied
partner, herein after referred to as “boat partner.” If
necessary, two Open Competition contestants may
be paired.
• The Bank and Team Competitions shall be limited to
individuals with a confirmed, significant mobility
impairment/physical disability.
All competitions will initially be open to anyone who
meets registration/rules requirements, regardless of
disability. Confirmation and verification of a qualified
disability will be left to the discretion of the Tournament Committee, whose decision will be final. Medical
evaluation forms may be required for all new anglers
or anglers whose disability is in question or unknown.
Each contestant must register online at www.pvabasstour.com or by mail within the time period specified in
the tournament application. The PVA Bass Tour or its
designee must receive a properly completed official
entry form and the required entry fees postmarked no
later than the official deadline date. The Tournament
Committee reserves the right to accept or reject an
entry form and/or stop the acceptance of applications
prior to this deadline.
2 . P R E T O U R N A M E N T P R AC T I C E :
There will be
three official practice days immediately proceeding the
first day of the tournament. There shall be no off-limits
period. All rules will apply on official practice days. Two
weeks (14 days) prior to and during the official practice
days and during the tournament a competitor may not
buy or barter a fishing location. This includes the hiring
of guides. There will be a live release area off limits announced at the pretournament meeting.
3 . R U L E S V I O L AT I O N S :
During the tournament
days, a competitor may not use a radio, a cell phone,
or any other communication device for the purpose of
locating or catching bass. Each competitor agrees to report to the Tournament Committee any violation or
infraction of these tournament rules. The failure to immediately report any rules violations shall be grounds
for disqualification from the tournament. Each competitor further agrees by his or her entry into this tournament to be bound by these rules, and to submit to
a polygraph test should he or she be asked to for
any reason. Random polygraphs will be given. The
administration and interpretation of the test shall solely
be the responsibility of the Tournament Committee and
their agents, and shall be used or not used at their
discretion. The Tournament Committee shall, without
limitation, select the polygrapher, date, time, location,
scope of questions to be asked, etc. The participant
shall be available, at his or her own expense, at the
location selected. Any infractions of these rules could
be grounds for disqualification from this and future
PVA-sponsored tournaments. If a registered disabled
angler does not notify National PVA within 48 hours
that he/she will not be attending the event, he/she
will not be allowed to participate in the next two consecutive PVA Bass Tour events. In addition, if the
disabled angler is a no-show on the second Team
day of the tournament, he/she will not be allowed to
participate in the next two consecutive PVA Bass
Tour events.
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TOUR RULES
4 . R E G I S T R AT I O N :
Each disabled angler must
register in person with tour staff at the time and place
described on the schedule of events. Each disabled
angler must also be present at any mandatory participants’ meetings. Failure to comply with this rule
may result in immediate disqualification, points, or
penalties. It shall be each competitor’s responsibility
to check the schedule of events for registration time
and location or obtain times and location from the
tour staff. Refunds will not be given after 10 days
prior to the start of the event.
5 . S A F E T Y:
Safe boating conduct must be observed
at all times by all tournament contestants. Caution and
safety must be observed. Each contestant (or
observer) is required to wear an over-the-shoulders,
Coast Guard–approved type III or greater life preserver. The preserver must be worn any time the
combustion engine is in operation. During the official
practice days and during the tournament hours, the
preserver must be strapped, zippered, snapped, or
buckled securely and maintained in that position until
the combustion engine is shut off. Tour officials have
the right to delay or cancel the start of an official tournament day because of factors that may endanger
the safety of competitors. Tournament waters, event
schedule, or format may also be altered at any time
for any reason. Contestants who, in the judgment of
the Tournament Committee, operate the boat in such
a manner as to endanger themselves or others may
be disqualified. Prevailing federal, state, and local
statutes and regulations will bind all contestants. If
weather prevents day one competition, day two will
host both Open and Team events. The disabled angler
will be allowed three legal fish, and the able-bodied
boat partner will be allowed two legal fish for a total
of five fish. Flight order will remain the same as the
cancelled day of competition.
6 . S P O RT S M A N S H I P :
Contestants are expected
to follow the highest standards of sportsmanship.
Maximum courtesy must be practiced at all times
including refraining from the use of profane language. Any act that reflects unfavorably on PVA,
its chapters, and sponsors, or on efforts to promote
conservation, disability awareness, and clean waters
shall be reason for disqualification from this and/or all
future tournaments. No alcoholic beverages, stimulants,
depressants, or other illegal or dangerous drugs shall
be allowed in a competitor’s boat at any time.
7 . TAC K L E A N D E Q U I P M E N T:
Only artificial lures
may be used, no “live bait” or “prepared bait” will be
permitted in the Team/Open Competitions. Only one
casting, flipping, spin casting, or spinning rod and reel,
8-feet maximum length, tip to butt, may be used at any
one time. All other types of rods/reels are prohibited.
Other rods as specified above may be in the boat
ready to use; however, only one is permitted in use at
any given time. A “hung up” rod will be considered as
not in use. Adaptive equipment designed to assist
competitors with holding or manipulation of their rods
and reels is allowed. Trolling as a method of fishing
is prohibited. All bass must be caught live in a conventional sporting manner. Anyone guilty of snatching
or snagging fish on a spawning bed will have the
day’s catch disqualified. When visibly fishing for bass,
all bass must be hooked inside the mouth and must
be verified by your partner before being unhooked
to be counted as legal. During the Open Competition,
a fish caught by the partner must be immediately
released and is potentially one less bass that might
be caught by the Open Competition contestant. The
partner’s assistance shall be limited to helping to
select the fishing location, lure selection and installation, and assistance with landing a fish. Landing nets
are permitted. The partner is expressly prohibited from
casting the bait or setting the hook and then passing
the rod to the disabled angler or giving a fish he or she
caught to any contender.
8 . H O R S E P O W E R R E G U L AT I O N S :
No boat will
be allowed in the tournament that has a higher horsepower engine than is specified on the manufacturer’s
BIA rating plate. Rating plate must be attached to the
boat where required.
9 . B O AT A N D M O T O R :
No boat shorter than 16
feet in length will be permitted, measuring from bow
to stern. All boats must be equipped with an operable
ignition kill switch. This ignition kill device must be
attached to the driver’s body any time the combustion
engine is operating. No “barges,” “pontoon boats,”
or other cumbersome crafts will be permitted unless
a disabled angler is using it as an adaptive device. No
boat equipped with stick steering shall be permitted to
be used during the tournament. A small motor, gas or
electric, may be used for slow maneuvering. Any
competitor who answers “yes” to “Will you be bringing
and using your boat (boater)?” will be put in the draw
as such. Any competitor who answers “no” to the same
will be entered as a non-boater and will be paired
with someone who has a boat when possible. Any
competitor who enters as a non-boater may not use
their boat during tournament days unless so requested
by tour officials. Any competitor who enters as a nonboater and answers “yes” to the question, “Will you
have a legal tournament boat available for tournament
use if needed?” will be required to make that boat and
motor available for tournament use by himself and a
daily partner, if so requested by tournament officials.
If a disabled angler’s boat encounters a mechanical
failure during official practice days and wish to go as
a non-boater, you will need to get a representative
from the Tournament Committee to confirm mechanical failure.
10. BAS I C BOAT E QUI P M E NT:
Every boat must
have all required Coast Guard equipment. In addition,
each boat must have a functional bilge pump, and
adequate livewell space, properly aerated to keep
alive a limit catch of bass. The Tournament Committee
shall have sole responsibility for determining whether
aeration and capacity of the livewell are proper and
adequate.
1 1 . B O AT I D E N T I F I C AT I O N :
Each boat MUST
be given, prior to each day’s start, an inspection
check by a tournament official and a boat marker,
which must remain on the boat in plain view.
1 2 . B O AT O P E R AT I O N A N D E X P E N S E S :
A full
discussion must be held between the disabled angler
and the able body boat partner prior to the morning
departure as to the schedule and boat operations.
In view of the expenses involved in operating and
maintaining a boat, it is REQUIRED that the disabled
angler, at least, pay half the fuel/oil charges for the
boat in Team Competition and ALL fuel/oil charges
for the boat in Open Competition.
1 3 . P E R M I T T E D F I S H I N G L O C AT I O N S :
Fishing on tour waters is permitted anywhere except
within 25 yards of another competitor’s boat that was
anchored first or secured in a fixed location, with the
trolling motor out of the water. The anchored boat has
the responsibility to inform other competitors when
they have entered the 50-yard circle, claimed by him.
No such boat shall permit selected competitors to fish
within the 50-yard circle claimed by him or her to the
exclusion of any other competitor. No competitor shall
have a non-competitor sit on a fishing hole or hold a
spot for them. Off-limits areas are (1) any areas that
may be designated by federal, state, or local governments; (2) any areas designated by tour officials; and (3)
the live bass release area.
1 4 . C O N T E S TA N T S M U S T R E M A I N I N T H E
B O AT : All fishing in the Open/Team Competitions
must be done from the boat. Contestants must not depart the boat to land fish. The boat must remain in tournament waters during the tournament day. Both
contestants must remain in the boat and together in
sight of each other at all times except in case of dire
emergency. In such an event, contestants may be
removed from their boat to a boat operated by another
competitor or a rescue boat designated by the Tournament Committee. In the Open Competition, the
angler with the disability must be removed under
the condition stated herein. In the Team Competition,
both partners must be removed from the boat to take
the team’s catch to weigh-in. If a contestant violates
any of the conditions for any reason (except for dire
emergency), his or her catch for the day shall not
be counted. Trailering of boats during tournament
hours is prohibited, except at the direction of the
Tournament Committee.
1 5 . O F F I C I A L C H E C K P O I N T:
There shall be an
official checkpoint for each tournament. At the time of
checkout/in, all contestants and boats shall be in full
compliance with the rules set forth by the Tournament
Committee. At check-in, all boats shall identify themselves, as described by officials, at the official checkpoint and proceed as directed to the weigh-in area.
After competitors check in at the official checkpoint,
they must present all legal fish in their possession to
be counted, measured, and weighed. It is imperative
that all boats check in regardless of their catch. On
Open day only, there will be an official morning
check-in location and time that will be determined at
the partner-pairing meeting. Each disabled angler
MUST check in before the set time or he/she will be
the last boat out and due back in the first flight.
16. SCORING:
Tournament standings will be
determined by weight of each contestant or team’s
catch during the tournament day(s). In the Team/Open
Competition, only largemouth, smallmouth, spotted
bass, and shoal bass will be weighed. For the Open
Competition, the limit shall be a maximum five bass
per competitor. For the Team Competition, the limit
shall be a maximum five bass per team. Prevailing
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TOUR RULES
federal, state, and local statutes and regulations on
fish size and limit will bind all contestants. Contestants may not cull dead fish. At no time will contestants have in their possession more than the limit
described above. Tournament officials will conduct
checks for these violations. When more than a legal
limit is caught, the angler(s) must immediately cull
down to the legal limit. Failure to do so will result in removal of the largest fish down to the legal limit. Only
bass that conform to the minimum length assigned by
state statute or the tour officials measured on a flat
board with mouth closed along the longest straight line
will be weighed. In no case shall the minimum length
be less than 12 inches. Bass presented for weigh-in
that fail to conform to a minimum length assigned
will be disqualified and a one-pound penalty will be
assessed. Either the disabled angler or able body
boat partner may request a “Courtesy Bump” prior
to the official weigh-in. Maximum penalty is the total
weight of the catch. Once a competitor’s catch has
been presented to tournament officials, competitors
may not add to or touch said catch until after official
weigh-in.
1 7 . P E N A LT Y P O I N T S :
It is incumbent upon each
contestant to take utmost care of his or her catch. A
penalty of four ounces will be assessed for each dead
fish presented for weigh-in. The determination of a
live or dead fish will be the sole responsibility of the
tour officials. Any penalty will be from the total score
of the contestant. Dead fish may not be weighed to
compete for Big Bass.
1 8 . L AT E P E N A LT Y: Contestants who are not at
the official checkpoint as described in rule 15 at the
appointed time will be penalized at a rate of one pound
per minute to be deducted from the total weight that
day, including any “lunker award,” up to 15 minutes, at
which time their catch will be disqualified for the day.
There is no excuse for being late. All fishing will cease
upon arriving at the official checkpoint. After the tournament briefing begins, fishing the tournament waters
is prohibited except during tournament hours.
19. TIES:
In case of ties for all places, standings
will be determined by most fish weighed, most live
fish weighed, largest fish caught if available, and if a
tie still exists, a means selected by the Tournament
Committee will break the tie.
20. PA I R I N G O F C O N T E S TA N T S :
Boat numbers
will be assigned to disabled anglers by random
drawing. Disabled anglers will be paired with their
partners by random drawing. In conjunction with the
host PVA chapter representative, Tour officials may
reassign partners at any time during the tournament
for reasons such as medical emergency or lack of
appropriate boat partners on a case-by-case basis.
Tournament waters, event schedule, or format may
also be altered at any time for any reason.
2 1 . PAT C H E S A N D / O R S I G N AG E :
PVA Bass
Tour encourages the use of patches, logos, and
other signage to promote sponsors. Realizing we
are entering into a television/media/sponsorship
field that may sometimes restrict the use of such
signage, etc., that promotes or advertises products,
tour officials reserve the right to restrict the use
of such signage with as much advance notice as
possible. Angler of the Year will be required to wear
National PVA Sponsor jerseys at all National PVA
invited events and will not be allowed to wear
conflicting sponsor paraphernalia (e.g., hats, T-shits,
jackets, jerseys, patches, etc.).
22. “ANGLER OF THE YEAR” OPEN & BANK
C O M P E T I T I O N S : Anglers of the Year will be
decided by those who have accumulated the highest
number of points for six of the seven PVA Bass Tour
events and have met all eligibility requirements. Points
will be awarded to those competitors who weigh a
fish, based on final results (100 points—first place;
99—second place, etc.) In case of a tie for a cut
position, point standings prior to the final event will
break the tie. If a tie still exists, a means selected
by the Tournament Committee will break the tie.
23. PROTEST PROCEDURES:
Any dispute shall
be brought to the attention of the Tournament Committee. The PVA associate director of Sports and
Recreation, in consultation with the host PVA chapter
representative and the angler representative, shall
have the authority to decide the dispute. The decision
of the Tournament Committee shall be final. An official protest can be made up to 30 minutes after the
last boat weighs in.
In addition to the 2012 Official Tour Rules, the following rules apply only to the Bank Competition.
1. RODS AND REELS:
There are no restrictions
on the types/length of poles or rods and reels that
can be used as long as safety is not an issue. One
rod and reel with a maximum of two hooks can be
used per person at a time. State laws will apply.
2 . A S S I S TA N C E :
While minimal assistance is
allowed in the Bank Competition, it shall be limited to
those tasks that anglers CANNOT do by themselves.
3. SCORING:
Except for special events, the
minimum length for fish of all species is four inches.
All species of fish will be weighed. Anglers are encouraged to weigh in all fish caught longer than four
inches. However, only each angler’s heaviest 10 fish
per day will be counted in the team or individual
standings. Federal, state, and local laws will apply.
4 . B A I T:
Artificial, live bait, and prepared bait are allowed in the Bank Competition. Chumming will not be
allowed by individual anglers, teams, or others in the
area of the Bank Competition. Chumming may only
be done by a tournament official for the benefit of all.
5.
Fishing is permitted anywhere except within a
designated circle that will be determined by the Bank
Division director. The angler has the responsibility to
inform other competitors when they have entered the
designated circle, claimed by him/her. No competitor
shall permit selected competitors to fish within the
designated circle claimed by him or her to the exclusion of any other competitor. No competitor shall
have a noncompetitor sit on a fishing hole or hold
a spot for them.
Tony Choe, 2011 Open Angler of the Year
V i s i t t h e P VA B A S S T O U R w e b s i t e a t
www.pvabasstour.com
V i s i t t h e P VA B A S S T O U R F a c e b o o k p a g e a t
www.facebook.com/pages/PVA-Bass-Tour/95577705781
REGISTRATION
Information and Deadline Dates
Register early. No late registrations for the Open
Competition in 2012 will be accepted.
GENERAL REGISTRATION
Open Competition Anglers Only
Open Competition anglers wishing to enter one or
more tour events may begin registration online at
www.pvabasstour.com. The entry fee for the Open
Competition anglers is $135 per event, which includes
$10 for the “Big Bass” pot. Full entry fees of $135 per
event registered must be paid in full at the time of registration for each tournament entered and before the event
deadline. If you are unable to register online, you may
use the attached form to register by mail. If you mail
your registration, it must be postmarked by the event
deadline date for that event (see entry deadlines for each
tournament). Any fee not paid in full by the deadline will
cause you to be dropped from the event.
DISABLED ANGLERS
Open Competition Only
Any Open Competition contestant who wants his or
her points or finish to count toward the year-end points
total for qualification to the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation
National Championship is required to be a member of
B.A.S.S. and a member of a B.A.S.S. Federation Nation
club before competing in a tour event for which you wish
those points or finish to count. Proof of membership is
required. Contact the PVA Bass Tour for instructions on
joining B.A.S.S. Federation Nation club. Points will be
dropped from one tournament with the lowest points. Ten
bonus participation points will be awarded for each tournament attended for a maximum of 70 points awarded at
the end of the year.
Ken DaVault, 2011 Bank Angler of the Year
BOAT PARTNER R E G I S T R AT I O N
Team Competition Able-Bodied Anglers Only
You may enter any tournament at any time online at
www.pvabasstour.com up to one week prior to any event,
by mail postmarked two weeks prior to any event, or by
phone anytime after either of the above options. Boat
partner entry fees remain at $50, which includes your
“Big Bass” pot and all meals, which include Friday night
reception/partner-pairing meeting; breakfast, lunch, and
beverages Saturday and Sunday; and the Saturday
afternoon Partner Appreciation Dinner.
GENERAL REGISTRATION
Bank Competition
Bank Competition anglers wishing to enter any or all tour
events may register online at www.pvabasstour.com. Full
entry fees of $40 for Saturday’s individual event or $80
for both Saturday and Sunday per event registered (which
includes the “Big Fish” pot) must be paid in full at time of
registration. If you are unable to register online, you may
use the attached form to register by mail with postmarked
dates no later than two weeks prior to each event. Or you
may register in person Friday before the event from 5:307 p.m. Early registration is highly recommended.
2 01 2 PA R A LY Z E D V E T E R A N S O F A M E R I C A B A S S T O U R R E G I S T R AT I O N
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.PVABASSTOUR.COM. If you do not have Internet access, use the form below.
Tournaments now entering. (Check below.)
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5.
6.
7.
Boat Partners ONLY—COMPLETE
❑ Clarks Hill Lake, Augusta, GA – Completed October 21–23, 2011
❑ Lake Toho, Kissimmee, FL – April 13–15, 2012
❑ Kentucky Lake, Gilbertsville, KY – April 20–22, 2012
❑ Rend Lake, Mt. Vernon, IL – May 18–20, 2012
❑ Potomac River, Waldorf, MD – June 8–10, 2012
❑ Lake Winnipesaukee, Moultonboro, NH – September TBD, 2012
❑ Lake Eufaula, Eufaula, OK – September 28–30, 2012
PARTNER ENTRY FEES—Includes Big Fish Pot
Boat Partner
ENTRY
NO. OF
EVENTS
$50
x_____
TOTAL
$
Would you be willing to take a disabled angler prefishing?
❑ Yes* ❑ No ❑ Wednesday ❑ Thursday ❑ Friday
* National PVA will contact you if needed.
Disabled Anglers and Boat Partners—COMPLETE
Name_______________________________________________
Do you have a medical condition that prevents you from
assisting a disabled angler?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Disabled Anglers ONLY—COMPLETE
Birth Date_____/_____/_____
Address _____________________________________________
City _________________________________________________
Disability:
❑ Para
❑ Quad
❑ Other ______________________
ANGLER ENTRY FEES—Includes Big Fish Pot
State ______________ Zip_____________________________
Day Phone (
)_______________________________________
Evening Phone (
Cell Phone (
) ___________________________________
)_______________________________________
❑ Amputee
Bank Competition
Saturday-Individual
Saturday & SundayIndividual & Team
Email: _______________________________________________
Disabled Open
Are you a BASS Federation Nation club member?
❑ Yes ❑ No
TOTAL
ENTRY
NO. OF
EVENTS
$40
x_____
$
$80
x_____
$
$135
x_____
$
TOTAL
$
If so, which club?_____________________________________
Saturday Dinner ❑ Yes! I will be there _____ # of tickets
❑ I do not plan to attend the dinner.*
BASS Membership #___________________________________
*Indicating that you will not attend prevents waste of Bass Tour funds from no-shows.
A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase the day of event.
Will you be bringing and
using your boat (boater)?
❑ Yes
❑ No
If no (nonboater), will you have a
legal tournament boat available for
tournament use if needed?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Horsepower rating of motor___________________________
Brand and model of boat ______________________________
Brand of motor ______________________________________
Brand of trolling motor _______________________________
Please read back side. Sign and date below.
I HAVE READ THE RULES, THIS WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, PUBLICITY RELEASE,
AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND
THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND
VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Date ______________________________________________
Participant’s Signature ______________________________
Printed Name ______________________________________
In case of emergency, contact:
Name ______________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________
Make check or money order payable to Paralyzed Veterans of America.
WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND PUBLICITY RELEASE — PLEASE READ BELOW, SIGN &
I, _________________________________, have read the
enclosed/attached 2012 PVA Bass Tour Rules and I hereby
agree to be bound by and comply with all tournament rules
and regulations. I further understand and agree that the
Tournament Committee reserves the right to reject my
application for any reason.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any or all
of the following tournaments, related events, and activities:
“Southeastern Challenge” PVA Bass Tournament, “Citrus
Slam” PVA Bass Tournament, “Bluegrass Bass Bash” PVA
Bass Tournament, “Land of Lincoln” PVA Bass Tournament,
“Capital Clash” National PVA Bass Tournament, “Ken
Medeiros Memorial” PVA Bass Tournament, and Mid-America
“Okie Open” Bass Tournament, BASS sanctioned events
[hereinafter, collectively the “Tournament(s)”] and by my
presence there, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates,
and agrees as follows:
I hereby release, hold harmless, covenant not to sue, and
forever discharge the Southeastern Chapter Paralyzed
Veterans of America, Florida Gulf Coast Paralyzed Veterans of America, Kentucky-Indiana Paralyzed Veterans
of America, New England Paralyzed Veterans of America,
Mid-America Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America, the
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA); their officers, directors,
members, agents, employees, vendors and contractors,
specifically including but not limited to the Tournament
Committee; any and all sponsors, advertisers, owners and
lessors of premises used to conduct the Tournament(s);
and, officials, volunteers and other participants of the Tournaments, (hereinafter “RELEASEES”), from any and all
liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action
whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, property
damage, or personal injury, including death, that may be
sustained by me or any property belonging to me, whether
caused by the negligence of any of the RELEASEES, or
otherwise, while participating in any of the above-named
Tournament(s). The risk of injury from the activities involved
in a Tournament is significant, including the potential for
serious bodily injury, death, and property damage. I am
fully aware of the risks and hazards associated with participating in this activity and I voluntarily, without any inducement, elect to participate in the activity.
I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL SUCH
RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, AND ASSUME
FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE,
OR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT
MAY BE SUSTAINED BY ME OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE
TO PROPERTY OWNED BY ME AS A RESULT OF BEING
ENGAGED IN SUCH ACTIVITY.
D AT E
I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary
terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe
any unusual, significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participating and bring such
to the attention of the nearest official immediately.
I hereby consent to medical treatment in the case of emergency. I agree to assume full responsibility for payment of any
and all fees incurred as a result of such medical treatment.
This release and hold harmless agreement is binding on me,
my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, administrators,
and next of kin.
I hereby voluntarily and without compensation authorize
pictures, video, and/or voice recording(s) to be made of me
by, or on behalf of PVA, U.S. military publications, Sports ’n
Spokes, PN, and other magazines, veterans publications,
newspapers, and broadcast media, etc., during the abovenames tournament(s). I authorize any or all of the above
to publize, and/or display such photographs, video, and
recordings, or any image or likeness derived there from,
or to provide such photographs, video and recordings,
to others of there choosing for display, without notice, or
payment of any royalty, fee or other compensation of any
character to me for the use of my image and/or voice
recording. I understand that such pictures, video and/or
voice recordings are intended to publicize and give recognition to the Tour; and, my authorization shall extend to
any lawful purpose including, but not necessarily limited to,
public relations, promotional activities, and fundraising.
Also, I authorize storage of my registration and event data
in electronic media.
REGISTER EARLY. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE OPEN
COMPETITION IN 2012 WILL BE ACCEPTED.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.PVABASSTOUR.COM
(To complete online registration, a physical signature of both
the participant and the parent/guardian must be provided on
this release at the tournament site prior to participation in any
tournament.)
OR
MAIL ENTRY FORM AND PAYMENT TO:
Paralyzed Veterans of America Bass Tour
Attention: Alan Earl
801 Eighteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Boat Partner
ENTRY
NO. OF
EVENTS
$50
x_____
TOTAL
$
Name_______________________________________________
❑ Yes ❑ No
Birth Date_____/_____/_____
Address _____________________________________________
City _________________________________________________
Disability:
❑ Para
❑ Quad
❑ Other ______________________
State ______________ Zip_____________________________
Day Phone (
)_______________________________________
Evening Phone (
Cell Phone (
) ___________________________________
)_______________________________________
❑ Amputee
Bank Competition
Saturday-Individual
Email: _______________________________________________
Disabled Open
❑ Yes ❑ No
TOTAL
ENTRY
NO. OF
EVENTS
$40
x_____
$
$80
x_____
$
$135
x_____
$
TOTAL
$
If so, which club?_____________________________________
BASS Membership #___________________________________
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
Brand of motor ______________________________________
Date ______________________________________________
Printed Name ______________________________________
Name ______________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________
I, _________________________________, have read the
D AT E
and next of kin.
tournament.)
OR
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Boat Partner
ENTRY
NO. OF
EVENTS
$50
x_____
TOTAL
$
Name_______________________________________________
❑ Yes ❑ No
Birth Date_____/_____/_____
Address _____________________________________________
City _________________________________________________
Disability:
❑ Para
❑ Quad
❑ Other ______________________
State ______________ Zip_____________________________
Day Phone (
)_______________________________________
Evening Phone (
Cell Phone (
) ___________________________________
)_______________________________________
❑ Amputee
Bank Competition
Saturday-Individual
Email: _______________________________________________
Disabled Open
❑ Yes ❑ No
TOTAL
ENTRY
NO. OF
EVENTS
$40
x_____
$
$80
x_____
$
$135
x_____
$
TOTAL
$
If so, which club?_____________________________________
BASS Membership #___________________________________
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
Brand of motor ______________________________________
Date ______________________________________________
Printed Name ______________________________________
Name ______________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________
I, _________________________________, have read the
D AT E
and next of kin.
tournament.)
OR
See You on the Tour!
W W W. P VA B A S S T O U R . C O M
2012
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION
AND RULES
INSIDE!

tournament - Paralyzed Veterans of America

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