HOOKS FOR HOOPS 

BASS FISHING CLASSIC

Bass Fishing Tournament on Lake Norman

Presented by the Newton Flames Elite 12 & under basketball team

1^st place wins minimum of $1300.00

(based on 50 boat participation)

Prizes from businesses may be raffled off or given to the top 5 or 10 boaters.

Hot Dogs and Hamburgers will be served with suggested donation prices after the tournament

A chair donated by Lee Industries will be raffled off for $1.00 per ticket

Date/Time:September 12^th, 2009 (Saturday) from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location:Pinnacle Access Area (I-77 north to exit 36, then west on N.C. 150 four miles)

Boat Entry Fee:$100.00 per boat

We anticipate paying out 5 places based on a 50 boat capacity 

1^st place will win a minimum of $1300 based on a 50 boat capacity

Optional Big Fish:$10 per boat optional fee (100% payout)

We anticipate paying out 2 places for big fish.1^st place will receive 70% of the money and 2^nd place will receive 30% of the big fish money.

Registration

Early Registration:

If you sign up by early registration, the entry fee will be reduced by $10.00.Early registration entry fee is only $90.00 plus the optional $10.00 for big fish.

Sign the Entry Form attached and make check payable to:Newton Flames Elite

Mail to:Kristen A. Morgan

Attn:Newton Flames Elite Treasurer

PO Box 1177

Newton, NC 28658

Must be mailed (postmarked) on/or before September 6^th, 2009.

Starting positions will be in the order of the entry forms received.

Each boat’s starting number/tournament card will be given to you between 5:00 am-7:00 am.Your tournament card will be required at the time of weigh in in order to gather your score.Fish will not be weighed in without this card.

Same Day Registration:

September 12^th, 2009.Entry forms will be accepted the day of the tournament at the Pinnacle Access Area from 5:00 am to 7:00am.Cash only is accepted on same day registrations.No checks will be allowed on same day registration.

Rules:

• All participants must be 16 years of age or older unless accompanied by an parent or adult guardian.
• All areas of Lake Norman (including hot holes) are On-limit unless restricted by NC wildlife laws.

• All ties shall be broken by weight of the largest fish.
• Only artificial baits may be used. No live or cut bait is permitted. No chumming. All bass must be caught alive in a legal and sporting manner. Participant may only use one rod at a time. Snagging is not permitted. 
• Alcoholic beverages, stimulants, or depressants will not be allowed in any participant’s boat at any time and all participants must comply with NC Game Fish regulations. 
• A one pound penalty will be enforced for each five minutes late to the check in. A boat that is 15 minutes late (after weigh in time 3:00) will be disqualified.
• All participants boats must be equipped with at least one aerated live well.
• Scoring is based on the total weight in pounds of bass caught by both participants. There will be a limit of 5 live bass per boat. Only largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass may be weighed in. Dead fish will not be weighed in for scoring. The length of the fish shall be no shorter than 14 inches (closed mouth) which will be determined by the tournament director.
• Tournament directors will be solely responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the tournament rules and all decisions by the tournament directors will be final. All protests must be made in writing within 30 minutes after weigh in time.

Please call the tournament director-Brian Morgan at 828-217-6372 for further details or questions in reference to the specifics of the tournament.

Official Entry Form

NAME:________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________

CITY:______________________STATE:______ZIP CODE:___________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: _____________________________________________________

Having read the rules, I am enclosing this completed application and my membership fee.In signing this application, I hereby waive and release all of the contestants, hosts, sponsors and tournament employees of the 2009 Hooks for Hoops Fishing Classic from all claims of injury and/or damage incurred in connection with this tournament.I further agree that I will not sue the tournament director, sponsors, hosts or any connecting persons to the 2009 Hooks for Hoops Fishing Classic for damages on account of any injury or damage that I suffer or cause whether known now or which may develop in the future in connection with Hooks for Hoops Fishing Classic Tournaments.I agree to indemnify and hold Hooks for Hoops Fishing Classic harmless from any liability whatsoever, including court costs and attorney’s fees arising with respect to such action.I further understand that by signing this agreement, I waive any rights my heirs or relatives have or may have to sue the 2009 Hooks for Hoops Fishing Classic. (presented by the Newton Flames Elite) for liability.By signing this agreement I am stating that I will carry liability insurance while participating in the 2009 Hooks for Hoops Fishing Classic.The above facts are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.All applicants under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian’s signature.

PRINTED NAME:_________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT:_________________________________DATE:__________

______________________________________________________________________________

Please note that the proceeds from this tournament will go to benefit a local aau/yboa 12 and under girls basketball team called the Newton Flames Elite.The young ladies are attempting to raise enough money for 2010 tournament registration fees and new uniform expenses.The Newton Flames Elite thanks you for your participation in this fundraising event and good luck out there on the water!Thank you!!