Ranger Owners - Nichols Marine Team Series

OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. RULES: The following rules will be interpreted by the tournament director
and/or committee and all decisions are final. We reserve the right to refuse
entry to anyone.
2. TEAM MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY: Participation is
open only to members of the NICHOLS MARINE TOURNAMENT SERIES. Team
Registration (ID) is $10 per team. Membership fee is $100 per person. All entrants
must sign a one time waiver. At least one member of a participating team must
be 18 years of age and all entrants under the age of 18 must submit signature of
his or her parent or legal guardian on entry waiver form. Each team is permitted
usage of a maximum of 4 members. A team may be represented in each daily
event by one (1) or two (2) team members.
3. ENTRY FEES: ONE DAY EVENT…$200 and CHAMPIONSHIP TWO DAY
EVENT…$300. Entry fees are non-refundable once take-off positions have been
established at the pre-tournament meeting. Entrants will be charged $25.00 for
any returned or stopped checks, and if not made good within ten (10) days notice,
such entrants may be banned from all future events. Entries may be mailed, paid
online, or dropped off at the Tulsa and Norman Nichols Marine dealerships. All
other entries will be accepted at the ramp the day of the pretournament meeting.
4. PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING and ENTRY DEADLINE: Pretournament
meeting is non-mandatory, however teams are responsible for any late announcements made. Entry deadlines are the night before each tournament
at the following times, 6:00 PM (Saturday) for one day events, and 7:00 PM
(Friday) for the Championship two day event. Late entries will not be accepted
beyond one hour of the deadline. Late entries will take off last and weigh in
with first flight. Each team will be issued a 6x9 team card and may be attained
at the tournament ramp through-out the day of the pre-tournament meeting.
The card is to be displayed in view, anytime checking in with the check-in boat.
5. QUALIFYING CHAMPIONSHIP: Teams must have been represented in all
regular one day events, to be eligible to enter the Championship. All paid team
entries will be credited qualifying event status, regardless whether actually
fishing the event, provided entry was paid prior to the events pre-tournament
entry deadline, assuring that the teams entry fee is included in the days payout.
6. DEPARTURE & RETURN: The number of flights will be determined by number
of entries. We reserve the right to assign flights and hours deemed necessary.
7. MUST WEIGH-IN BEFORE TRAILERING: Teams must weigh before trailering
when event is held out of Wolf Creek. If event is held out of Martin Landing,
trailering first will be allowed at launch site ramps only, due to restricted access
in the Martin Landing canal, however trailering is no excuse for weighing after
scales are closed.
8. SCORING: 5-Fish limit, 14-inch minimum, measured on flat board (Wil-EGo) in a relaxed manner with mouth closed and tail lobes pressed together
swept in any manner necessary to hit the mark. Only largemouth, spotted and
smallmouth bass will be credited. Total weight determines placing. Ties will be
broken by number of fish. Any bass not within legal limits will result in a two (2)
pound penalty deduction, plus loss of said fish. Frozen or iced fish presented for
weigh-in will result in immediate disqualification. Any dead fish will be weighed
upon discretion of officials. There will be a one-half (1/2) lb. deduction for each
dead fish. Rulings will be final. All fish must be caught during tournament hours.
9. PERMITTED FISHING LOCATIONS: Fishing from boat only, cannot leave boat
in order to enter shallow areas or to retrieve a hooked fish. Fishing is confined
to waters specified in the tournament. No fishing within 50 yards of another
contestants anchored boat with trolling motor in up position, without permission
of the first boat to arrive. At no time may a contestant cast a lure, closer than
20 ft., of another competitors boat. Partners must remain in sight of each other
during tournament hours. In case of emergency, one or both contestants may
return to weigh-in by means of another boat, provided it has a operating livewell.
Director must be notified prior to weighing. Return by any other means than by
water is prohibited without approval and direction from the tournament director.
10. OFF LIMITS AREAS: No Fishing areas will be determined by Tournament
Launch site. Applicable Off Limits maps for Wolf and Martin Landing are available
via the Nichols Marine Tournament Series website http://.www.nicholsteamseries/OffLimits.html.
11. SAFETY & SPORTSMANSHIP: Safe boating and fishing practices must be
observed at all times. Coast Guard approved floatation device and kill-switch
must be worn anytime boat is on plane.
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12. TACKLE & EQUIPMENT: Only artificial bait or lures and pork-style baits may
be used. No trolling, or snagging, and fish must be caught on rod and reel with
one (1) line per angler in the water at a time.
13 BOAT & MOTOR REQUIREMENTS: No pontoons allowed. Allowed are any
brand of boats of 16’ minimum length, powered by a minimum of forty (40)
horsepower, provided it has a working aerated livewell and meets U.S. Coast
Guard and State regulations.
14. MORNING CHECK-IN: Prior to fishing, each team must have their livewell
checked by a tournament official.
15. TAKE-OFF: Safelight. Teams will be directed out in numerical order. As teams
are announced, they must wave to be recognized by the director and may depart
only after the director acknowledges them by waving them out. Any team not
present when their assigned take-off was announced, must confirm with the
starter boat for permission to depart.
16. WEIGH-IN: The official weigh-in will begin with 1st flight at 3:00 PM at
each tournament. Each team must check in with the Check-In boat no later than
their assigned flight time. Teams without fish need not check in. Fish will only
be accepted in the tournament provided bags. Accepting fish in any other bag
would result in disqualification.
17. LATE PENALTY: One (1) pound per minute up to ten (10) minutes will be
deducted, then disqualification. No exceptions.
18. CULLING FISH: No team may maintain more than five (5) fish in the livewell
at any time. One member must attend to culling immediately, anytime any
additional fish have entered the boat.
19. RESTRICTING, SEEDING, OR BAITING: No restricting bass by any method
which disallows natural movement throughout the entire impoundment, seeding
bass from one impoundment to the tournament impoundment, or any coordinated effort in the use of live bait, in baiting holes for the means of attracting
or maintaining bass.
20. TELECOMMUNICATIONS & GUIDE ASSISTANCE RESTRICTION: During
tournament hours, contestants are restricted from acquiring any fishing information by means of telecommunication or assistance of a guide (professional
or non).
21. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: No alcoholic beverages allowed in possession
during tournament.
22. NO DEAD WATER TIME: There is no restriction for time on water before all
events, however there will be no fishing allowed between Championship Day
One afternoon check-in and Day Two take-off.
23. PROTEST: Any protest must be in writing and filed with tournament officials
prior to closing of the scales.
24. POLYGRAPH: By signature on entry form/waiver form, contestants agree
to a polygraph test by a qualified examiner. Refusal to or failure of a polygraph
test will result in disqualification and banishment from all future Nichols Marine
sponsored events. First, second, and Big Bass award winners must be present
at conclusion of weigh-in for polygraph administration, unless prior arrangements are approved directly from the tournament director. Any contestants not
present for a requested polygraph including a top 20 random team, will not
receive winnings until test has been administered, at the next scheduled
tournament. Any other arrangement for a polygraph will be at the contestants
own expense of $300.
25. AWARD TIES: Tie breaker, will be determined by the greater number of
fish. If a tie still exists, the two (2) or more positions will be added together,
divided by the number of ties, with the amount of payback awarded equally.
Ties involving boat awards, may be given the option for a fish-off, provided
both teams agree to such.
26. POINT SYSTEM: Points will be accrued from each regular event and the
Championship event. First Place = 1 point, Second Place = 2 points, etc.
throughout the money placing only. Teams not placing in the money will receive
last money place points plus 10 additional points in regular season events, and
20 additional points in the Championship Event, whether having weighed fish
or not. No-Shows will receive 500 elimination points.
26. PAYOUT DEFINITION: All payout checks will be made out in the name of
the registered Designated Captain. Teams will be responsible for handling the
division of payment concerning 1099’s.
2016
RANGER - TRITON TEAM TRAIL
FIRST PLACE Ranger Z518 / Mercury 150 – 2 Events
FIRST PLACE Triton 189 TRX / Mercury 150 – 2 Events
100% CASH PAYBACK of monetary paid entries.
CHAMPIONSHIP
P.O. BOX 140335, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74014-0335
(918) 639-5852 • [email protected]
SPONSORS
NICHOLS MARINE TOURNAMENT SERIES
FIRST PLACE Ranger Z519 / Mercury 225 Pro XS
2ND PLACE Triton 189 TRX / Mercury 150
OVER $
200,000
IN BOAT AWARDS!
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2016 OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP & ENTRY FORM
Nichols Marine
proudly sponsors
these two popular,
fun and rewarding events!
Come join in the fun!
FIVE BONUS MONEY PROGRAMS
REGULAR SEASON SAMPLE PAYOUTS
100% CASH PAYOUTS - Based on 1 of Every 4 Teams in 300 Boat Field
$
FOUR EVENTS –
• Ranger Z518 / Mercury 150 – 2 Events
• Triton 189 TRX / Mercury 150 – 2 Events
3 LOCATIONS
•TULSA
•NORMAN
•MONKEY
ISLAND
All winning boats are fully equipped with
Lowrance Electronics, Interstate Batteries and Motorguide trolling motors.
2nd Place
$10,000
PLACEAWARD
BOAT
ND . . . . $10,000
2
1ST . . . . . . .
•
Big Bass
$1,000
•
Nichols Customer Award
$3,000
•
Ranger/NMTS Customer Award
$1,000
3rd . . . . . . .
4th . . . . . . .
5th . . . . . . .
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10th . . . . . . .
11th . . . . . . .
12th . . . . . . .
13th . . . . . . .
14th . . . . . . .
$5,000
$2,500
$2,250
$2,000
$1,850
$1,700
$1,550
$1,400
$1,250
$1,150
$1,000
$1,000
15th . . . . . . . . .
16th . . . . . . . . .
17th . . . . . . . . .
18th . . . . . . . . .
19th . . . . . . . . .
20th . . . . . . . . .
21-22 . . . . . . . .
23-24 . . . . . . . .
25-26 . . . . . . . .
27-30 . . . . . . . .
31-35 . . . . . . . .
36-40 . . . . . . . .
41-45 . . . . . . . .
46-50 . . . . . . . .
51-59 . . . . . . . .
60-75 . . . . . . . .
$900
$900
$800
$800
$700
$700
$650
$600
$550
$500
$450
$400
$350
$300
$250
$200
1st Place
Ranger Z519 with
Mercury 225 Pro XS
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You must have personally purchased your new or used (any brand)
boat from Nichols Marine, no earlier than January 01, 2009.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE.
Register online at:
nicholsteamseries.com/CustomerEligibility.html
Non-Profit - Youth / Adult Event
Saturday • May 7, 2016
Saturday • April 30, 2016
Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees
Martin Landing
Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees
Martin Landing
ENTER AT: falcongrandchallenge.com
ENTER AT: fishinpals.com
PLEASE CHECK APPLICABLE BLOCKS YOU ARE SENDING FEES FOR:
PLACEAWARD
BOAT
ND . . . . . . BOAT
2
1ST . . . . . . .
3rd . . . . . . .
4th . . . . . . .
5th . . . . . . .
6th . . . . . . .
7th . . . . . . .
8th . . . . . . .
$5,000
$3,500
$2,800
$2,200
$2,000
$1,900
9th . . . . . . . $1,800
10th . . . . . . . $1,700
11th . . . . . . . $1,600
12th . . . . . . . $1,500
13th . . . . . . . $1,400
14th . . . . . . . $1,300
15th . . . . . . . $1,200
16th . . . . . . . $1,100
17-32 . . . . . . $1,000
33-50 . . . . . . . . $500
BOB HURLEY BIG BASS… $1,000
Nichols Customer Award… $3,000
Ranger/NMTS Customer Award… $1,000
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$200
$200
$200
$200
$300
Event One - March 13
Event Two - April 10
Event Three - May 15
Event Four - June 12
Championship - Sept. 10/11
n $10 Team Registration Fee
n $100 Membership Fee (1)
n $100 Membership Fee (2)
TOTAL $___________________
MEMBER 1_________________________________________________________________
Ranger Boats / NMTS CUSTOMER AWARD
Address _____________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________________ State _____ Zip_____________
$1000 CASH to the highest placing Ranger customer
Cell #________________________ SSN #
in each event. Rules and registration are online at:
nicholsteamseries.com/CustomerEligibility.html
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MEMBER 2_________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
Ranger Owners BONUS PROGRAM
City ______________________________________________ State _____ Zip_____________
Cell #________________________ SSN #
$2000 to qualifying winner in Regular Season Events -
Triton Owners BONUS PROGRAM
www.tritonboats.com
Stratos Owners DOUBLE YOUR WINNINGS
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NICHOLS MARINE TOURNAMENT SERIES WAIVER AND RELEASE
2015 NMTS ANGLERS OF THE YEAR
SAMPLE PAYOUTS
Based on 1 of Every 5 Teams in 250 Boat Field
Triton 189 TRX
with Mercury 150
Paid to the Highest Placing
Eligible Team in each Event
GRAND
CHALLENGE
FEES: $10 YEARLY TEAM REGISTRATION - One time yearly fee per team (not per person)
$100 MEMBERSHIP FEE per person
$200 ENTRY per regular events
$300 CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY
Each Nichols Marine Registered Team (ID), is permitted use of up to four (4) members,
with no more than two (2) of those members representing applicable team ID at one time.
rangerboats.com for details.
CHAMPIONSHIP
2nd Place
3,000
TEAM NUMBER
JOHN PILCHER and CURT WARREN
We have read and understand all rules and regulations associated with this tournament and hereby release, hold harmless, waive, and forever discharge all other
contestants, sponsors, volunteers, tournament officials, SH Tournament Production LLC, d/b/a Nichols Marine Tournament Series, Ranger Boats, Stratos Boats, Triton
Boats and Nichols Marine, for any and all claims for injury or damages incurred in connection with this tournament and are fully aware of the dangerous nature of these
events. I/We also release, hold harmless, waive, and forever discharge all above mentioned persons from any and all claims for injury or damages incurred in the event
a minor under the age of eighteen is participating in or attending event. I/We also agree that Nichols Marine shall have exclusive rights to use any photographs and
video/audio recordings of myself/us as a contestant(s) to use in any manner Nichols Marine so chooses. In signing this tournament application, we do agree to submit
to any qualified polygraph test, and I/We agree to any outcome of any such testing. This waiver and release covers tournaments and events. All contestants must sign
this waiver prior to participation in this tournament trail.
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry in tournaments and events, I hereby waive, release hold harmless, and forever discharge any and all other promoters
and sponsors of these events, including, but not limited to, promoting clubs and organizations, officials, all municipalities, special districts and properties through which
these events will be held and their respective officer, agents, representatives, successors and/or assignees from any and all rights and claims, causes of, and any and
all damages which I may have or which is sustained or suffered by me in connection with said tournaments and events, including, but not limited to, those arising out
of my traveling to, participating in or returning from these events. I further agree to abide by the rules and regulations of these events and boating and vehicle laws
of the state in which they are held. I understand that boats equipped with motor horsepower in excess of factory and/or B.I.A. rating, are in violation of Coast Guard
regulations. Boat owners are required to have proper boat insurance. All participants are required to have proper liability insurance and that because of my participating
in this event, I irrevocably grant to Nichols Marine and its sponsors unlimited rights to use, in media, and photographs and video/audio recordings of me, contestants, fish
caught, and accounts for interviews with contestants for any and all purposes and event coverage including, but not limited to, promotional and advertising purposes.
We have read and understand this waiver and rules of these events and agree to abide by both.
Signature______________________________________________________________________ Date_________________
Win a qualifying event out of your Stratos Boat and your
tournament winnings will be doubled (up to $10,000)
by the Stratos 2X Double Your Winnings program!
Signature______________________________________________________________________ Date_________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: NICHOLS MARINE TOURNAMENT SERIES (NMTS)
P.O. BOX 140335, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74014-0335
(918) 639-5852 • [email protected]
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