KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISHING TOURNAMENT

RULES AND REGULATIONS

DATES /TIMES: The Fishing Tournament will be held from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

REQUIREMENTS: All laws, rules and regulations set forth by the State of Michigan concerning size, seasons, licensing, boat regulations and method of taking fish are expected to be obeyed, and violations could result in disqualification. However, the number of fish that each team will be allowed to count towards their total weight will follow DNR rules and regulations.

· The limit of walleye will be six per team.

· The limit of pike will be four per team.

· These rules apply on all three lakes

· Fishing is permitted anywhere within the stated boundaries except within:

- 50 feet of any marina gas pump

- 50 feet of another competitor’s boat which was first anchored

- Buoy markers: Only one will be permitted

- In regards to Lac Labelle – no fishing in Lake Superior

A properly designated tournament official may approach or board and competitor’s boat at any time during the competition.

Participation is by two, three or four person teams in a single boat.

Fishing will be allowed from boats only. No shore fishing will be permitted

PRIZES: Walleye & pike – Prizes will be awarded in each of the two categories as follows:

One day total AVERAGED TEAM WEIGHT will be awarded to First through Third as follows:*

· First Place = $1000.00

· Second Place = $500.00

· Third Place = $200.00

· Largest Fish = $100.00 per category

· In each lake, there will be both a walleye and a pike that if caught during the tournament, will be worth $500.00 a piece. The six fish will be tagged and numbered. They must be brought in alive.

*Prize fund is based on a minimum of 90 entries and may be altered if necessary.

SCORING: TEAM WEIGHT is defined as the total weight of the team. Current DNR rules and regulations apply. Since this tournament promotes live release, any fish that is brought in dead will be penalized by half the weight of that fish. Live release penalties will be enforced at weigh-in only.

· A LARGEST FISH entry must be identified as they are being weighed in, and must be credited to an individual, not a team. Any fish that is brought in dead will be penalized. Live release penalties will be enforced at weigh-in only.

· Questions regarding scoring or rules will be directed to the Tournament Rules Committee, who assisted by the necessary DNR, will make all decisions. Decisions made by the committee are final.

CHECK-IN: Check-in and weighing of fish shall be done at the tournament site on Saturday. In order to be checked in by the time allowed, the boats must be around the perimeter of the weigh-in site by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. If the boat is not within sight of the tournament officials, the team will not be allowed to weigh in anymore fish.

Live wells must be checked by a tournament official before entering or exiting the lake. Docking your team’s boat anywhere during the tournament except at a designated weigh-in station will result in immediate disqualification. There will be no docking on camp or residential docks during the tournament. If this occurs, the team will be immediately disqualified.

Prior to fishing, the tournament official must receive a properly completed and signed official application form and registration fee. The tournament committee reserves the right to discontinue acceptance of applications prior to the deadline, the right to deny an individual’s entry in to the tournament and also the right to extend the deadline. A sponsor may pay entry fees if applicable.

Team members must fish together from one (1) Boat. A team member that separates from their designated team to fish in another boat or in a different location as an individual will automatically disqualify the entire team from the tournament.

Each boat must contain only registered team members. Any contact with non-registered individuals on shore may result in disqualification from the tournament. All tournament boats may be subject to boarding and creel check by a tournament official at any time during the tournament.

Unsportsmenship-like conduct, i.e. threats, swearing, inappropriate gestures, rudeness, etc., by any team members to other team members or tournament officials will result in immediate disqualification! This will apply during registration Friday night through the awards ceremony Saturday evening. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

LAKES: Lac La Belle

Torch Lake

Portage Lake

COST: Registration is one fee only - $45.00 per person for both categories.

WEIGH-IN There will be a weigh-in station at the public access points at Lac La Belle Torch Lake, and Portage Lake.

COMPLAINTS: Any complaints must be reported to a tournament official before the end of the tournament. No complaints will be accepted after the tournament.

AWARDS: The award ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009. All prize money will be awarded at this time.

PRE-TOURNEY: There will be a pre-tournament meeting on Friday, June 5, at 7:00 at the Lake Linden Park pavilion. Any questions you may have on the tournament should be asked at this time. It is mandatory that at least one member from each registered team attend this meeting as it is for your own benefit. Any changes on your registration should be done at this time. Knights of Columbus raffle will be held at the awards ceremony.

We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the sponsors of our tagged fish from last year: Lac La Belle Lodge, Our Lady of Mercy Health & Rehab, Loading Zone II Bar & Grill, McCabe Distributing and Lindell’s Chocolate Shop.