2018 JERSEY COAST FLUKE TOURNAMENTTentative Rules & Regulations(As of March 26, 2018)
GENERAL INFORMATION Tournament Date: Saturday, August 4th, 2018 Fishing Hours: Dawn until 5 P.M. To be eligible all fluke must be weighed in at one of the 11 official weigh stations (that you previously selected) starting from 1 P.M. but not later than 5 P.M. and must be accompanied by your official weigh slip affidavit with entry number. Fishing Location: Fish all waters within 20 miles of the New Jersey coast open to the public, including the ocean, bays, inlets and rivers stretching from the Raritan Bay & Hudson River in the north to Delaware Bay in the south. Awards Presentation & Celebration: Thursday, August 9th, 2018 at the Clarion Hotel, Rt. 37E, Toms River, Registrations beginning at 3:00PM and Awards Presentations beginning at 7:00 P.M. Weigh Slip (Affidavit): Official weigh slip affidavit (fuchsia in color) is e-mailed or mailed to each entrant upon sign-up and for late sign-ups they will be handed out at the weigh stations upon sign-up the day before the tournament. If you have lost your affidavit tell the weighmaster your name. You will be on the port log, but you may encounter a delay in processing. GENERAL RULES AND PROVISIONS
GENERAL RELEASE The tournament will be held rain or shine. It is the sole responsibility of the registrant/captain of all entered boats to determine if weather and sea conditions are safe to fish. Participants expressly and unconditionally agree as a condition to the acceptance of their application that JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors are not liable for any claims, suits or obligations arising out of or resulting from participation in this event as a result of negligent or intentional conduct by JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors. Participant agrees to indemnify and hold JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors harmless for any and all claims and costs, including attorney fees, arising out of his or her conduct resulting from participation in the tournament. I understand that in conjunction with engaging in the JCAA Tournament, I could experience certain hazards and become involved in certain risks. I further recognize that it would be impractical as well as unfair for the JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors and/or any and all other persons or boat owners and their crew directly or indirectly involved in or connected with the Tournament to be liable or responsible in any way for my safety. I hereby release, hold harmless and forever discharge the Tournament, JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors from any liability and/or libel, slander, loss, damage, harm, injury or death suffered by me or which may occur during the Tournament. I understand this includes any claims based upon any negligent act or omission. I understand that I enter the Tournament at my own risk and hereby assume all risks which may be involved in participating in the Tournament, particularly hazards due to weather conditions, and I fully understand that at any time during my participation I may elect not to participate when I think weather or any other hazards are too extreme. I, by entering this Tournament, do hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this General Release and agree to abide by the rules and regulations prescribed for competition in the JCAA 2018 Fluke Tournament. PRIZES There are six prize categories in this tournament:1: Doormat Fluke Category - $50,000 cash will be awarded to the entrant who signs up for this category and catches the largest fluke over 12 lbs.! It cost only $25 more to enter this category. 2: Fluke “Region” Prizes*
Seven Regions - Seven Prize Packages
You compete for over $2,500 in prizes for your region. The region prizes are: 1st place $1,200, plus 9 additional prizes include rods, reels, premium sunglasses, quality marine products and other items which will be included in the region prizes from these sponsors: Starcraft Boats, Yamaha and others that will be soon confirmed. Remember that you only compete against those boats registered in your region for these region prizes. You do not have to be present at the awards ceremony to win the region prizes.. This event is actually seven mini-tournaments in one. “Region” prizes will be presented to the entrants based on the seven heaviest fluke weighed from each region. Each entrant may weigh only one fluke for “Region” prize contention. That entrant may then win only one region prize in this category. Only entrants registered for a region are eligible to win the prizes designated for that region.
3: Calcuttas – All prize money from the various Calcuttas will be awarded at the awards ceremony on August 9th. You do not need to be present to win but winners who are not present should call our office to make arrangements to receive their prizes. 4: Door Prizes - Door Prizes include rods, reels, assorted tackle packages and much more! They will be awarded at the Clarion Hotel, Rte. 37 East, Toms River, NJ on August 9th, 2018. 5: Grand Prize - 14’ Starcraft Boat and a Yamaha motor The Grand Prize and all door prizes will be drawn at the Awards Presentation and Celebration at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River, NJ. Remember, you do not have to catch a fish to be eligible for the Grand Prize or any door prizes. You only have to be registered and present at the awards ceremony. AWARDS CEREMONY The Awards Presentation will take place in the ballroom beginning promptly at 7 p.m. August 9th. The registration booths will be outside the ballroom and they will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 9th. All entrants must register prior to the presentation. At least one member of your crew must be present for you to win the Grand Prize and door prizes. Only one person per entry will receive the special three-part ticket for the Grand Prize & door prize drawings. Your official weigh-in affidavit must be presented to register and receive your tickets to the drawings. Free cheeseburgers, hot dogs, mozzarella sticks, soda coffee and tea will be served from 5 – 7 p.m. Cash bars will be available. “Region” prizes will be awarded during this ceremony. You do not have to be present to win your “region” prize, although a photo session will be scheduled with the winners for publication in area newspapers and our web site. We urge all region winners to attend. Prizes not picked up will be held in Toms River for 30 days. To book discounted rooms at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River, call for reservations: 1-732-341-2400 or visit their website. |