01. Mandatory Competitors Meeting (Angler and Adult) Rules Meeting and Pizza Party Junior Flatsmasters Schedule of Events FRIDAY, April 17, 2015 –6:30 PM Laishley Park Pavilions, Punta Gorda 02. Tournament day—SATURDAY, April 18th, 2015 Hours: 7:00am to 2:30pm Angler Registration is Open 03. $85(including required state sales tax) Entry fee per Youth Angler - Registration opens January 1st, 2015 limited to 100 anglers -Sign Up Early! 04. Each Angler must be accompanied by an adult companion (at least 18 years old) There can be 1 or 2 anglers per boat with 1 or 2 adults or any combination with a maximum of 2 adults with 2 anglers on board. Remember each angler is their own team even on the same boat. On Line at www.flatsmasters.com by credit card 05. All contestants will follow all local, state, and federal boating and fishing regulations. 06. All boats used in tournament competition must contain recirculation or aerated live wells that are at least 2.4 cubic feet or 18 gallons in capacity. All competing boats must have all required US Coast Guard Mail to- Flatsmasters safety equipment. For the safety of all competitors, The Flatsmasters Junior Angler Tournament requires the use of kill or ignition cutout switches and life vests during operation of the 150 Laishley Ct. #1112, Punta Gorda, Fl 33950 combustion engine. 07.There are 3 divisions in this event. The Minnow Division is for ages 7 to 10 years old. (Remember registration is limited to 100 Anglers) The Junior angler Division is for ages 11 to 15 years old. The Prep Division is for anglers 16 & 17 years old Your age is determined by how old you will be on April 18, 2015 April 17th, 2015 6:30pm- Rules Meeting and Dinner 08. Each Angler will be allowed to weigh in 1 legal redfish using the pinched tail 18” to 27” method Location: Laishley Park Courtyard The heaviest redfish weighed in in each division will determine the winner. Junior and Adult must attend Pizza Party 09. Anglers may fish anywhere on tournament waters accessible by boat, except areas designated as off limits or no fishing by local, state, federal, or Flatsmasters officials, or within 50 yards of a competitors (directions at www.flatsmasters.com) boat “actively engaged in fishing”. The definition of “actively engaged in fishing” is a boat with the trolling motor in operation with anglers fishing, a boat held In place by anchor, push pole, or Power Pole. There will be no fishing within 200 yards of the weigh in site. April 18th, 2015- Tournament Day 10. Only the Youth Angler may fish during this tournament. There can be no assistance fighting the fish. Adults 6:30am– Angler Check In at Laishley Ship Store Patio may assist in rigging and baiting, and in landing of the fish. 11. All baits may be used in this tournament including live and dead bait, cut bait and artificial lures. Coffee, Juice, Donuts for all competitors Chumming is allowed. 7:00am– Tournament Starts 12. This is a catch & release tournament. All fish must be released alive after weigh in. You will however be allowed to weigh in a dead redfish with a penalty of 1/2lb. An oxygen release tank will be available for 1:00pm– Scales Open on Laishley Crab House Stage those teams with stressed fish. Fish may be put in the tank before being measured. 2:30pm– Tournament Ends, must be in the Marina Basin No frozen or mutilated fish will be accepted. 13. A VHF radio is required for each tournament boat for communication of the numbered start. 3:00pm– Awards Ceremony– Laishley Crab House Stage Start will be broadcast on Channel #68 The use of cell phones, radios ,or other electronic devices will be prohibited during tournament hours for the purpose of discussing fishing with anyone. 14. No Alcohol beverages on board at anytime during tournament hours. May 3rd, 2015 Super Six Shootout 15. This is a NO wading tournament. at the Redfish Survivor Series/HarborFest at the Laishley Park Courtyard 16. Emergency Tournament Phone—941-628-0702 17. Anglers may weigh in from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. All teams must be checked-in or be in the check-in line by the Top Two Anglers from each division compete 2:30pm deadline. All boats must be inside Laishley Park Marina Basin by 2:30pm. 6:30am– Angler Check In at Laishley Ship Store Patio 18. The top two anglers in each division will be invited to compete in the Final Six Shootout on May 3rd during The Charlotte HarborFest Festival at Laishley Park Pavilions Coffee, Juice, Donuts for all competitors The Final Six will weigh in prior to The Redfish Survivor Series finals on the Redfish Festival stage. 7:00am– Tournament Starts 19. The Final Six Anglers can fish with an original adult from the April 18th tournament or fish with a substitute 20. The Super Six contestants and adults are invited to the Redfish Survivor Series Captain’s Meeting on 2:30pm– Tournament Ends, must be in the Marina Basin Friday, May 1st at 6:30pm at The Laishley Crab House. 3:00pm– Final Six Weigh In- Charlotte HarborFest Stage 21. Sunday, May 3rd– The Super Six Anglers will be released immediately after the Redfish Survivor Series Top 3:15pm– Awards Ceremony– Charlotte HarborFest Stage 5 Teams 22. Each angler may weigh one legal redfish in the Super Six Finals the same rules as the April 18th tournament 23. All Super Six Anglers must be in the Laishley Marina Basin by 2:30pm. Weigh In begins on the stage at 3:00pm 24. Super Six Award Ceremony will be at 3:15pm on the HarborFest Stage in theLaishley Park Courtyard Prizes and Awards Minnow Division & Junior Divisions First Place- Custom Trophy, Rod/Reel Combo Grand Champion Second Place- Custom Trophy Grand Champion Trophy Third Place- Custom Trophy Free Entry for June 6th Flatsmasters Redfish Series Tournament Fourth Place- Custom Trophy Fifth Place- Custom Trophy Super Six Finalists Super Six Finalist Trophy Prep Division Rod and Reel Combos First Place- Custom Trophy, Rod/Reel Combo Second Place- Custom Trophy Third Place- Custom Trophy 3 Divisions Minnow Division 7 to 10 Years Old Junior Division 11 to 15 Years Old Prep Division 16 & 17 Years Old ENTRY FEE- $85 PER ANGLER Every angler will receive a Redfish Participation Trophy, Shimano Rod/Reel Combo, and Tackle Box full of Tackle. Limited Edition Junior Flatsmasters Hat & T Shirt Tournament limited to 100 anglers Entries are on a First Come Basis Contact The Flatsmasters Office for more information 941-637-5953 www.flatsmasters.com The Flatsmasters The 150 Laishley Ct. Unit Ct. Unit 1112 150 Laishley 33950 Punta Gorda, FL 2015 Junior Flatsmasters Tournament Official Entry Form Release/ Consent Form - Required to be filled out completely Junior Angler Name _______________________________________ IN SIGNING THIS FORM, WE UNDERSTAND AND WILL ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE TOURNAMENT. WE HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE ALL “Flatsmasters Junior Angler Tournament” OFFICIALS, Competitors Name ___________________________________________ AGENTS, AND ALL OTHER CONTESTANTS (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS SPONSORS, ET AL) FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OF INJURY AND/OR MATERIAL OF BODILY DAMAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS TOURNAMENT. WE FURTHER AGREE THAT WE WILL NEVER SUE SPONSORS, ET AL FOR DAMAGES ON Youth T Shirt Size ____________ ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY WE SUFFER OR CAUSE WHETHER KNOWN NOW OF WHICH MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUTURE. WE EXPRESSLY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSORS, ET AL FROM ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER. WE UNDERSTAND THAT IN WAIVING OUR RIGHTS TO SUE SPONSORS ET AL. Mailing Address_____________________________________________ WE ARE ALSO WAIVING OUR RIGHTS OF RECOVERY FROM SPONSORS, ET AL OF MY INSURANCE CARRIER FROM ANY CLAIMS THEY MIGHT PAY ON MY BEHALF. ANY AND ALL LITIGATION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF SPONSORS, ET AL. WE ALSO AGREE TO ALLOW THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VIDEO OF OUR TEAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLICITY OF THE TOURNAMENT City ______________________________ State ______Zip __________ AND TO PROMOTE THE TOURNAMENT AND ITS SPONSORS. Contact Phone- _______________________Date of birth ____________ Age on April 18, 2015 ___________ Parent/ Legal Guardian Printed Name Adult “Captain” ____________________________________________ Adult T Shirt Size ___________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date Mailing Address _____________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian will be on boat- Yes No (circle) City _______________________________State ______Zip __________ If no, I give my permission for _________________________________ to accompany my child and be responsible for him/her during all Contact Phone- _____________________ Flatsmasters Junior Angler Tournament Activities Will there be a Second Junior Angler on this boat? Name? ____________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date ENTRY FEE- $85 per angler (includes state sales tax) Junior Angler Bio- Make checks payable to “The Flatsmasters” How long have you been fishing? ___________________________________________ Pay Online at www.flatsmasters.com (If paying online, you must mail a completed entry form) Favorite fish to catch? ___________________________________________ Mail all payments and Entry Forms to: Favorite Sport- ___________________________________________ The Flatsmasters Biggest fish ever caught- ___________________________________________ 150 Laishley Ct. #1112 Punta Gorda, Fl 33950 School name- _____________________________ Location _____________________ Register At- How many years fishing the JR. Flatsmasters? ________________________________ Capt. Teds Tackle at Ingman Marine, Pt. Charlotte .