official rules - Puget Sound Speed

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VERSION: 04-30-2016
OFFICIAL RULES
2016
© 2013 - 2016 – Really Angry Crabs, LLC
VERSION: 04-30-2016
PROLOGUE:
Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing was designed to answer one burning
question: Who are Puget Sound’s GREATEST Recreational Crabbers? To find
out we had to create an entirely new kind of derby! Our goal is to grow the
sport of recreational crabbing and to teach the public how to crab safely,
responsibly and more effectively. It’s a true Northwest original! And, it’s rooted
in the spirit of fun and friendly competition amongst friends. Are you Puget
Sound’s Greatest Recreational Crabber? Sign up today at
www.speedcrabbing.com and find out! It’s FREE to enter!
THE NAME OF THE GAME:
What is Speed-Crabbing? It’s exactly like regular crabbing, except way
faster, and you can win some seriously sweet prizes! Speed-Crabbing is a
game of chance and skill where teams compete to haul in the most Dungeness
crab (by weight) in the shortest amount of time. The 10 heaviest legal crab will
count towards your final team score. Come in early and receive a weight
bonus added to your total, come in late and receive a weight penalty or
worse, be disqualified. That’s why we call it “Speed” Crabbing! The team with
the highest overall score at the end of the derby wins! Please read the entire
rules packet! If you have any questions simply email us at
[email protected]
TEAM SIZE:
Your team may consist of 2, 3, or 4 Speed-Crabbers. Decide on a Team
Name and select a Captain. The Captain leads the charge and delegates the
harvest responsibilities to the rest of the crew. Children under the age of 10 do
not count towards your team total, but you must be able to prove their age
during check-in. An adult must accompany any children under the age of 18.
Teams must operate from a single boat. No cooperation between teams is
allowed. Each person must have a valid WA crabbing license and photo ID.
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GEAR LIMIT:
A maximum of 4 Units of Gear is allowed per team. A Unit of Gear is
defined as 1 pot/trap/ring, tied to 1 line, and attached to 1 set of buoys. All
gear must be compliant with WDFW regulations. No scuba diving, no free
diving, no shore collection, no use of fishing poles, no snares, no dock
crabbing, nor is any other crabbing method allowed in the competition.
CHECK-IN:
When you arrive at the Port of Everett, launch your boat at the 10th
Street Boat Ramp. Remember, the Port of Everett charges a fee to use the ramp
as well as for parking. In your boat - proceed out through the finger docks and
turn left toward open water. In about 100 yards look for a derby
representative in an orange hat and park your boat at Dock 6 as directed.
(Same dock as last year, but it was renamed Dock 6, formerly known as JDock) See Map [A] for location of Dock 6.
Once parked at Dock 6 – report to Derby HQ (The tents at the floating
platform). Make sure you have your Speed-Crabbing Team Ticket ready to go.
You will receive a start packet with your team ID number. Remember, your
team ID number must accompany your catch submission at the weigh-in station.
If you have your FREE Grab Bag Voucher turn it over to get your loot! Once
checked-in please return to your boat for inspection. Derby representatives
walk the docks inspecting boats for illegally stowed crab making sure you
adhere to the 4 crab pot gear limit. Any team that refuses the vessel inspection
will be denied entrance into the derby.
Now you’re ready to go Speed-Crabbing! Feel free to hang out at
Dock 6. We recommend proceeding leaving for the standby area 15 minutes
before Derby Start. Do not advance into the Speed-Crabbing field until Derby
Start. See Map [B] for specific details about the Standby Area
boundaries.
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DERBY START:
Head to the South end of the channel and look for the Official Derby
Boat (With a big American Flag on it!). Do NOT exceed the 10 MPH speed
limit in the channel at any time. An air horn marks the beginning of the derby!
You may now exit the Standby Area and advance into the Speed-Crabbing
Field. No crabbing is allowed in the Standby Area. See Map [B] for
specific details about the Standby Area boundaries.
SPEED-CRABBING:
Luck is an inherent measure of success in any crabbing expedition.
However, luck alone won’t win you a Speed-Crabbing derby! To be Puget
Sound’s GREATEST Recreational Crabber, you must also demonstrate great
teamwork, speed, and expertise in crabbing technique.
The goal is to catch and weigh-in your 10 heaviest Dungeness crabs in
the shortest amount of time. There is a maximum of 10 Dungeness crabs per
team. However, you may finish with fewer than 10 Dungeness crabs. Because
of the bonus/penalty points involved in the scoring system, it is very possible to
win the derby with a catch submission of fewer than 10 crabs. Any extra crabs
not submitted for weighing must be separated from your catch submission.
The team with the highest overall score (catch submission weight +
weight bonus or penalties) at the end of the derby wins the title of Puget
Sound’s Greatest Recreational Crabbers!
The WDFW harvest rules complement and supersede these Official
Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing (PSSC) derby rules. Review the harvest rules
online at: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov. Any team caught violating the harvest
rules may be disqualified from the derby. Any undersized, female, or softshelled crab submitted for weigh-in will not be added to your final score and
must be returned to the water immediately.
By participating in any Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing event you agree to
follow these Official PSSC Derby Rules as well as the Official PSSC Terms and
Conditions, which contains a Waiver of Liability clause. These documents are
available online at http://www.speedcrabbing.com. We are not responsible
for your actions on the water. PLEASE always be safe and respectful during the
PSSC derby.
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FINISH LINE/OUT TIME:
The Finish Line is essentially the back of the line at the Weigh-In Station.
A derby representative will assign you an Official Out Time once you get in
line. You must have at least two team members present, along with your Catch
Submission Cooler, your Team ID, and your crabbing licenses and catch-record
cards present to receive your out time. From the Speed-Crabbing Field, enter
the channel (Do NOT exceed the 10 MPH speed limit in the channel), and park
back at Visitor J-Dock. See Map [C] for specific details about the
Finish Line and Weigh-In Station. Present your Catch Cooler and Team
ID to the Out Time Judge for your team to receive your Official Out Time. Your
Out Time will determine if your team receives a Weight Bonus or Weight
Penalty according to the Official Scoring System. Wait in line and approach
the Weigh-In Station where your crab will be judged according to the Catch
Submission Rules and measured.
CATCH SUBMISSION RULES:
A Catch Submission must contain between 1-10 Units of Live Dungeness
crab within a single Catch Cooler accompanied by a team member in
possession of the Team ID number. A Unit of Crab is defined as the body of the
Dungeness crab with any fully attached legs or appendages. The Weigh-In
Judge will inspect your teams Catch Submission prior to taking weight
measurements. Any legs or claws separated from the body of the crab will be
removed before Weigh-In. Any undersized, female, or soft-shelled crabs will
also be removed before Weigh-In, and immediately returned to the water.
What remains is your Approved Catch Submission. Make sure to mark your
single largest crab with the Lunker Tag.
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WEIGH-IN RULES:
Your Approved Catch Submission is measured to 1/1000th of a pound.
The Lunker is weighed separately. The Weigh-In Judge will then calculate your
Final Team Score which is the weight of your Approved Catch Submission + the
Weight Bonus or Penalty derived from your Official Out Time. Once the
measurements are recorded the Approved Catch Submission is immediately
returned to the team. Make sure to have some extra ice with you to keep your
crab fresh between weigh-in and the time we announce the winners!
WINNING/PRIZES:
The Final Team Scores are ranked in the Final Standings from highest to
lowest and the Official Winners are selected. The members of the First Place
Team earn the title of “Puget Sound’s Greatest Recreational Crabbers”. The
Official Winners also receive a prize from the Grand Prize Pool. The prizes are
selected from the pool by the team in the order they rank in the Final
Standings. 1st Place gets first pick, 2nd Place gets second pick, etc., until all the
prizes are gone. Ownership of the prizes is given to the team as a whole and
prize selection is final at the time of selection by the team.
The Lunker Award is given to the individual responsible for catching the
single largest crab of the Speed-Crabbing derby. The entire team must vouch
for this individual and ownership of the Lunker Award is given solely to the
individual in mention. Weight Bonuses and Penalties have no effect on the
Lunker Award.
FREE GRAB BAGS:
Obtain a FREE GRAB BAG VOUCHER from one of our participating
Retail Store Sponsors and present it during Check-In to receive your FREE Grab
Bag! Limited to 1 FREE Grab Bag per team. Visit www.speedcrabbing.com and
click the prizes tab for details and participating retail store locations.
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SPEED-CRABBING FOR A CURE:
“Speed-Crabbing for a Cure” is a charitable addition to the Puget Sound
Speed-Crabbing Derby.100% of the funds generated by the two methods
below are donated directly to the SCCA:
1.
Sponsor-Powered Giving: These amazing sponsors made a pledge to
donate to the SCCA based on the amount of crab YOU catch! Every pound of
crab weighed in the competition is multiplied by the sum of the sponsor
pledges! You don’t have to do anything but show up and go Speed-Crabbing
to help make a difference!
2.
Team-Powered Giving: Teams also have the option to participate in the
Team-Powered charity event. You can quickly set up a FirstGiving donation
page using our premium system. It only takes a few minutes. Then, ask your
family and friends to make a pledge toward your team’s individual efforts. The
teams that create the largest donations win prizes from the Charity Prize Pool!
The donation pages close at 11:59PM the Sunday after the derby. Winners
are announced on www.speedcrabbing.com and Facebook.
THE FINAL WORD:
Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing was invented by a group of friends who
just want to share their love of recreational crabbing with the world. The soul
of this derby is rooted in a sense of fun and friendly competition amongst
friends. It’s open to people of all shapes, sizes, races, and creeds.
Remember, don’t take it too seriously, it’s more about being together (and
eating together) than it is about winning. Please be safe and follow the rules at
all times! Make this sport as welcoming as possible to everyone! Thank you for
participating in the world’s only Speed-Crabbing derby!
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SCHEDULES
AND MAPS
2016
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OFFICIAL SCHEDULE:
Saturday July 9th, 2016
7:30 AM
Check-In Opens
9:00 AM
OFFICIAL DERBY START TIME!
9:00 AM – 12:59 PM
Regulation Time (+3.00Lb. Bonus Points)
1:00 PM – 2:59 PM
Bonus Ebb Time ( - 0.10Lb. Bonus/10 Min)
3:00 PM
PAR TIME (+ 0.00 Bonus Points)
3:10 PM – 3:59 PM
Penalty Flow Time ( - 0.50Lb. Penalty/10 Min)
4:00 PM
Disqualification Time
4:30 PM
Prize Ceremony!
5:30 PM
Tail Lights
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OFFICIAL SCORING SYSTEM:
Regulation Time: (4 Hours)
9:00 AM – 12:59 PM
+ 3.00 Lbs.
Bonus Ebb: (2 Hours)
1:00 PM
+ 2.75 Lbs.
1:10 PM
+ 2.50 Lbs.
1:30 PM
+ 2.25 Lbs.
1:40 PM
+ 2.00 Lbs.
1:50 PM
+ 1.75 Lbs.
2:00 PM
+ 1.50 Lbs.
2:10 PM
+ 1.25 Lbs.
2:20 PM
+ 1.00 Lbs.
2:30 PM
+ 0.75 Lbs.
2:40 PM
+ 0.50 Lbs.
2:50 PM
+ 0.25 Lbs.
Par Time:
3:00 PM
+ 0.00 Lbs.
Penalty Flow: (1 Hour)
3:10 PM
- 0.50 Lbs.
3:20 PM
- 1.00 Lbs.
3:30 PM
- 1.50 Lbs.
3:40 PM
- 2.00 Lbs.
3:50 PM
- 2.50 Lbs.
Disqualification Time:
4:00 PM +
Disqualified
After 4:00 PM your catch submission is no longer eligible to compete in the
Speed-Crabbing derby. But please weigh-in anyway to support SpeedCrabbing for a Cure!
Map [A] // Arrival and Check-In:
TIP: DON’T FORGET YOUR FREE GRAB BAG VOUCHER – REQUIRED TO RECEIVE YOUR GRAB BAG!
Map [B] // Standby Area and Start Line:
TIP: HANG OUT AT DOCK 6 UNTIL 15 MINUTES BEFORE DERBY START FOR BEST TIMING!
Map [C] // Finish Line (Weigh-In Station) at Dock 6:
TIP: YOUR “FINISH TIME” IS RECORDED WHEN YOU GET IN LINE FOR WEIGH-IN. NOT WHEN YOU PARK!
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TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
2016
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By registering and participating in a Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby
you hereby agree to this list of Terms and Conditions. Failure to comply with
any of these Terms and Conditions will result in disqualification from the derby.
LIABILITY RELEASE:
*
Really Angry Crabs, LLC (producers of Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing),
the Event Sponsors, Event Officials, and Volunteers accept zero responsibility
for any loss, damage, theft or injury sustained by any equipment, vessel,
vehicle, personal property, passenger, contestant, or observer of the SpeedCrabbing derby.
*
By participating in a Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby you agree that
you are solely responsible for your own safety. You agree that only you are
able to ascertain the seaworthiness and safety of your vessel against the reality
of the ever-changing weather conditions while on the water. You agree to
always hold your personal safety, and the safety of others, paramount during
your participation in the Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby.
*
You agree to hold Really Angry Crabs, LLC (producers of Puget Sound
Speed-Crabbing), the Event Sponsors, Event Officials, Charitable Beneficiaries
and Volunteers, harmless for any and all damages or claims that may arise.
PRIVACY POLICY:
*
By signing up and participating in a Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby
you agree that Really Angry Crabs, LLC (producers of Puget Sound SpeedCrabbing) may contact you with derby updates and promotional updates for
current and future Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing events.
*
By signing up for a Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby you agree that
your contact information may be made available to all current and future Puget
Sound Speed-Crabbing sponsors, and Charitable Beneficiaries, and that these
sponsors and beneficiaries may contact you.
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*
If you prefer not to be contacted by our sponsors you may send an
email to [email protected] and ask that we not share your personal
information with 3rd parties. We will not retroactively revoke any of your
personal information shared prior to your opt out request.
*
Video and Photography will be shot on location before, during and after
the Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby. By being present at this location at
this time, each person in attendance irrevocably consents to being recorded.
In addition, each person expressly authorizes and permits the use of his or her
name, voice or likeness and all reproductions thereof in all media for all
purposes throughout the world in perpetuity without limitation and without
compensation thereof whatsoever, for the express purpose of promoting Really
Angry Crabs, LLC, it’s affiliates, sponsors, charitable beneficiaries and all
future Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derbies.
LAWS AND RULES:
*
Any person or team found to be intentionally or purposefully breaking a
Federal Law, WA State Law, WDFW Harvest Rule or Regulation, or Official
Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing Rules, while Speed-Crabbing, may be
permanently banned from all future Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derbies at
the sole discretion of Speed-Crabbing officials.
*
All Federal and WA State Laws, respectively, supersede the Official
Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing Rules. Failure to abide by Federal and WA State
Laws while Speed-Crabbing will result in immediate disqualification of the
entire team from the derby. Law enforcement officials will be informed to
investigate.
*
All WDFW Harvest Rules and Regulations supersede the Official Puget
Sound Speed-Crabbing Rules. Failure to comply with WDFW Rules and
Regulations may result in disqualification of the entire team from the Puget
Sound Speed-Crabbing derby if the reason behind the infraction is deemed to
be the malicious intent to cheat.
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*
The Official Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing Rules are meant to comply
with, and compliment, the Federal Laws, WA State Laws and WDFW Harvest
Rules and Regulations already in place. Failure to comply with the Official
Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing Rules may result in disqualification of the entire
team from the Speed-Crabbing derby if the reason behind the infraction is
deemed to be the malicious intent to cheat.
VESSEL INSPECTION:
*
By signing up for a Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby you agree to
allow an Official Judge to search your vessel for illegally stowed crab. If you
refuse the vessel inspection you are disqualified from the derby.
*
The purpose of the vessel inspection is not to check the safety of your
vessel. By signing up for a Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby you agree that
you are solely responsible for the seaworthiness and legal status of your vessel
according to all applicable laws.
EVENT CHANGE/CANCELLATION:
*
Really Angry Crabs, LLC (producers of Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing)
reserves the right to alter the Official Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing Rules or
Terms and Conditions at any time, without any prior notice to participants.
*
Really Angry Crabs, LLC (producers of Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing)
reserves the right to cancel a Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby for any
reason at any time. Really Angry Crabs, LLC is not responsible in any way for
any loss, damage or harm caused directly, or indirectly, by the cancellation of
an event to any participants.
DISQUALIFICATION, BANISHMENT AND APPEALS:
*
All decisions made by Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing officials regarding
disqualification must be reported to the Executive Producer and are considered
final and binding at the time the official makes the decision. Only the
Executive Producer can overturn a disqualification.
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*
Disqualification caused by an action suspected of being a malicious and
premeditated attempt to cheat may result in lifetime banishment from all future
and current Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derbies after review by the Executive
Producer.
*
Any person or team that faces disqualification may submit an appeal
within 1 hour of official disqualification time by writing an email to
[email protected] to contest the ruling. The decision by the Executive
Producer after appeal is final and binding.
*
Any person who directly observes a malicious or premeditated attempt
to cheat in a Puget Sound Speed-Crabbing derby must submit an appeal within
1 hour of official disqualification time by writing an email to
[email protected].
PRIZES:
*
Winners who receive certain prizes are responsible for reporting and
payment of taxes on the prize. In some cases winners may be required to
submit tax identification information and social security numbers in order to
qualify and receive the prize.
*
Merchandise prizes shall have no cash value, and may not be
exchanged for cash or credit from the donor sponsor thereof, or Really Angry
Crabs, LLC.
*
All prizes are final at the time of award.
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official rules - Puget Sound Speed

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