First Responders Saltwater Fishing Tournament

wards and door prizes, must be a full-time, part-time, reserve, retired Peace Officer, Fireman, Military or EMT personnel, or civilian guest (three per boat), providing one (1) team member meets the qualifications to fish in the tournament. Note: Corporate sponsors may fish without a first responder in the boat. NOTE: Anyone who has guided in the last 2 years, or is currently working as a guide, is eligible to participate in the open division only. (See attached for details on the OPEN). TEAMS: Teams will consist of up to 4 persons. Boats with more than 4 persons are eligible for individual awards only. REGISTRATION: The attached registration form must be mailed in or delivered before Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Registration fee will be $60 per person. No money will be refunded after Friday, May 20, 2016. Any registration received after Wednesday, May 18, 2016 will only be accepted with a $5 per person late fee and will be accepted until tournament day. If you do not know who will fish with you, register your boat and send your entry fee before the deadline. You may fill in your team member’s later.

******If you register after deadline or on tournament day there is no guarantee that you will receive a T-shirt. ******




TOURNAMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

STEPHEN BROWN (713)724-9939 Epi Garza (832)646-9284
[email protected]
[email protected]
-OPEN DIVISION-

DATE: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
PLACE: Pasadena Convention Center 7902 Fairmont Pasadena, TX.77507
TIME: Tournament times are from 5:30AM until 3:00PM. Weigh-in starts at 1:00PM and ends at 3 p.m. YOU MAY NOT BEGIN FISHING UNTIL 5:30 A.M. AND YOU MUST BE IN LINE BY 3 P.M. WITH FISH IN HAND FOR WEIGH IN! NO EXCEPTIONS! REGISTRATION: This registration form must be mailed in or delivered before Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Registration fee for this division is $50.00. No money will be refunded after May 22, 2015, and any registrations received after May 20, 2015, will only be accepted with a $5 late fee and will be accepted until tournament day. RULES: In addition to ALL applicable tournament rules, the following special rules will apply to the Open Division.

1) The Open Division is an individual competition category open to ANY individual, including individuals employed as full or part-time guides.
2) Participants in the Open Division may fish with other participants of the Open Division; however, they will be competing against each other.
3) Any individual entered in the Open Division may not be present or travel in any boat entered in the Team Event.
4) Any individual who operates as a full or part-time guide, may not be employed as a guide during their participation in this tournament.
5) Competition in the Open Division will be limited to the use of artificial baits ONLY.
6) Only three fish may be weighed in for the Open Division. One of the three fish weighed in for this division, may be a red fish. Please note that rules 9 & 10 of the Tournament Rules also apply to this division.
7) This is a stringer only event. There are no places for big fish or Flounder in the OPEN division.
8) The pay out for the Open Division will be 100% of entry fees taken in for this division. The following payouts will apply:
a. Less than five entries-first place pays 100%
b. Six to ten entries-first place pays 65% and second place pays 35%
c. More than ten entries-first place pays 50%, second place pays 30%, and third place pays
TOURNAMENT RULES:
1. Fishing will not start until 5:30 am, you may be on your fishing location, but you cannot start fishing until 5:30am.
2. Each boat is limited to no more than four anglers, including the skipper, for team competition. Boats with more than 4 anglers are eligible for individual awards only or the OPEN division.
3. All entry fees must be paid when you send in your registration form. You may fill in your teammates or make changes in boat information the morning of the tournament.
4. No one may hold your fishing spots.
5. There is no limit as to the area that may be fished, as long as it is in waters that are open to the public.
6. All fish must be submitted for weigh-in by 3:00 pm. If you are in line at 3:00 pm WITH FISH IN HAND, then you have made the deadline and your fish will be weighed. No exceptions!!!
7. Only fish caught during the tournament hours are eligible. All fish should be fresh and in an edible condition. Fish that have been frozen, gutted, or mutilated will not be eligible and the angler attempting to weigh a fish that is not legal will be disqualified along with team members.
8. Any fish weighed must be legal according to the laws of the State of Texas. Any angler knowingly attempting to weigh a fish that is not legal will be disqualified in all categories including all team members.
9. Although it is legal to retain and tag a Red Fish over 28 inches, for the purpose of this tournament a tagged Red Fish will not be accepted. (Slot reds only 20’-28’)
10. Only one Speckle Trout per fisherman over 25 inches can be weighed into the tournament whether it is for the team or individual event.
11. All fish entered are subject to inspection and seizure by the Tournament Judge after dissection and/or Tory meter if the Judge feels that the need is necessary.
12. All fish must be caught on rod and reel.
13. Boat substitutions may be allowed after the tournament begins.
14. Any boat found to be in breach of tournament rules will be disqualified and will forfeit all fees and awards.
15. Protests must be filed with the Tournament Judge by 3:30 pm.
16. Pooling or transfer of fish is strictly prohibited.
17. When a tie exists, with respect to weight, then the first fish/stringer weighed in will be declared the winner, unless the Tournament Judge rules otherwise.
18. In the event of a storm or small craft warning being posted during the hours of the tournament, the tournament will be rescheduled. Otherwise, four (4) hours of fishable weather will constitute the tournament.
19. The Judge’s decision will be final.
20. All anglers must have a current Texas Fishing License and Saltwater Stamp.
21. All team members must be in sight of each other during the tournament hours while fishing.
22. If fishing with a boat the entire team must use only one boat.
23. TEAM COMPETITION: Each team will weigh their choice of up to five (5) legal specks they have caught. You must choose the five (5) legal Specks you wish to weigh prior to coming to weigh-in. We will not weigh all of your fish and let you choose the heaviest. You may only use a fish one time for one category. (Example: If you weigh a trout for Team it cannot be used for any other category.)
24. All fish will be measured in accordance with TPWD rules on measuring fish. (Check it stick).
25. If you weigh a fish in the CCA tournament or any other tournament and your fish is kept, this fish will not be allowed to be weighed in the 1st Responders Tournament. Fish must be in hand at weigh in. NOTE: ALL WINNERS MAYBE SUBJECT TO A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
REGISTRATION FORM:

Date of Registration: _______________________ Skipper: _________________________________

Address: ________________________ City: ___________________ Zip: ___________________

Agency: __________________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone: __________________

Shirt Size: L XL XXL ###L (circle one) E-Mail _____________________________


Team Member #1: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________ City: __________________ Zip: ____________________

Agency: __________________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone: __________________

Shirt Size: L XL XXL ###L (circle one) E-Mail_____________________________


Team Member #2: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________ City: __________________ Zip: ____________________

Agency: __________________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone: __________________

Shirt Size: L XL XXL ###L (circle one) E-Mail_____________________________


Team Member #3: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________ City: __________________ Zip: ____________________

Agency: __________________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone: __________________

Shirt Size: L XL XXL ###L (circle one) E-Mail____________________________

If you want to participate in the side Flounder pot please include $5 for each participant. Please indicate how many are participating in the Flounder pot. F #________

If you are interested in buying extra Tournament shirts at $10 each indicate size and numbers you want. Include the shirt cost and extra meal tickets in your entry fees:

L_______ XL_________ XXL________ ###L______ XTRA MEAL TICKETS $5 each #_____

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Entry Fee: $50.00 per person If you need to be placed on this mail out please note it on this page. Return this entire page along with your entry fee. Make checks payable to: 1st Responders Fishing Tournament 11115 N.P st. LaPorte TX.77571