Rules

1.01     These Rules and Regulations are the Official Rules (“Rules”) of the YETI Open (“Event”).
 

1.02     Participant(s) acknowledge and agree that they have reviewed, understand, and will abide by the Rules as posted on our official website.  Participants willingly agree to comply with the Rules for participation in the Event.
 

1.03     All local, State & Federal laws shall apply at all times including, without limitation, the penal code.
 

1.04     All local, State, U.S. Coast Guard, Parks & Wildlife, and federal boating and fishing regulations or off limits, shall apply at all times. 
 

1.05     In the event of a discrepancy between the printed version and digital version of the Rules, the Rules posted on the official website at the time of the Event shall prevail. 
 

2.01     Each person in the boat must be a paid contestant of the Event and abide by the Rules. Maximum of three (3) anglers per boat
 

2.02     The Event is an “open” amateur event. (See 2.07 for Professional criteria)
 

2.03     Participants less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult with written parental permission. (Written parental permission must be provided to Event staff prior to the start of the Event) Participants under the age of 18 years may not fish alone in the Event.   *You do NOT have to notify us if you're fishing with your own parent/child.
 

2.04     Event Organizer reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone in its sole and exclusive discretion including after entry fees are paid and after registration for any Event.  Participants may be removed, disqualified, penalized, sanctioned, suspended, or refused entry to any Event at any time including at any time before, through, and/or after the given Event. 
 

2.05     Anyone who has failed a polygraph examination and/or been disqualified or removed in connection with any fishing tournament is not eligible to compete in the Event in the sole and exclusive discretion of Event Director. 
 

2.06     The Event is for amateur anglers only.  Professional anglers are not eligible to compete.  If you are unsure of your professional status, it is your responsibility to request a decision in writing from the Event Staff prior to entering an Event.  Any Participant who enters this Event and is determined to be a professional, will be removed from competition immediately and will forfeit the Entry Fee (or entry fees) (as defined below).
 

2.07     Any angler meeting any of the following criteria is considered a “professional” and is not eligible to compete in this Event:
 

A.         Anglers who have guided professionally for a fee (of any kind) on the host lake within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding the Event. This includes any species of fish.
 

B.         Anglers who have competed as a professional in two (2) or more individual tournaments with an entry fee of $1,500.00 or greater within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding the Event. This includes, but is not limited to anglers competing as a professional in the B.A.S.S. Opens, and/or MLF Toyota Series.  (This rule does not apply to co-anglers competing in B.A.S.S. Opens, and/or MLF Toyota Series, unless the co-angler entry fee exceeded $1,500.00 per tournament event.)
 

C.         Anglers who have competed professionally in the Bassmaster Classic, B.A.S.S. Elite Series, Forrest Wood Open, Former FLW Tour, Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, Tackle Warehouse Series/Invitational, or General Tire Team Series or the National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) within the last five (5) years.
 

D.        Anglers who have professional career fishing tournament earnings in the aggregate in excess of $250,000.00 with B.A.S.S., FLW, MLF/BPT, NPFL and/or the former PAA.

 

E.         Anglers who are currently under a fishing Prostaff sponsorship agreement with YETI, this includes both paid or in-kind (product) sponsorships.

 

2.08     Any Participant desiring to inquire regarding the professional status of another Participant, must do so in accordance with the Protests and Dispute Article of these Rules.
 

3.01     Each participant shall pay an entry fee of $275 for a three-day entry, $175 for a two-day entry or $125.00 for a one-day entry, plus the processing fee. (hereinafter “Entry Fee”) per angler to participate in the Event.   We accept all major forms of credit card payments. If you need assistance by phone, it will be available. 
 

The Entry Fee shall be paid (in full) prior to participation in the Event. If you've signed up for a one-day or two-day entry and you want to add an additional day, you must do so on or before the first day of the Event. If you add it after the Event starts, you will have to pay the full daily entry fee. You must contact us for the special code to make the entry adjustment at info@yetiowners.com

3.02      Registration to fish all three days closes on Wednesday, September 25th at 9 pm CST.  You may register on Thursday until 9 pm to fish on Friday and Saturday.  You may register until 9 pm on Friday to fish on Saturday.  You may also register in person at Long Creek on Wednesday between 2 pm and 7 pm CST.  There will be no morning or late registration on any days of the Event.
 

3.03     There will be no refunds of the Entry Fee unless an event is permanently cancelled with no reschedule date. If we are forced to reschedule an event due to floods, drought, closures and/or other "acts of God" or circumstances beyond our control, we will provide a reschedule date and move all entries forward to the new date. For anyone unable to attend the rescheduled event, we will move the Entry Fee forward to another event in the future. In the event a Participant needs to cancel an entry (for any reason), the tournament officials will move the Entry Fee forward to a subsequent event as a one-time courtesy. Subsequent withdrawals or removals from competition will cause the forfeiture of the Entry Fee.
 

3.04     If the Participant registered online and qualified to receive a Prize Package (please check Event details), you may pick up the Prize Package on Wednesday September 25th between noon and 7 pm at Long Creek Marina.
 

3.05     Payment of the Entry Fee constitutes a representation by each Participant that he/she has read and understands the Rules and the Participant will abide by such Rules and the decisions of the Event Director and/or Event Staff.
 

3.06    Chemical substance addiction or abuse, conviction of a felony or other crimes including those involving moral turpitude, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition and compliance with Event Rules, shall be grounds for rejecting any application for registration and/or for disqualification, suspension from the Event, and/or other disciplinary action.
 

4.01     Participants agree to abide by the Rules and any decisions of the Event Director and/or Event Staff.
 

4.02     Interpretation and enforcement of the Rules shall be left to the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director and/or his/her designee at the Event.  In the event a Participant(s) violates any rule set forth in the Rules or, at the discretion of the Event Director, other rule not specifically codified herein, the Event Director may impose a penalty and/or sanction on the Participant (including but not limited to any other participant competing from the same boat).  Such penalties and sanctions may include disqualification from the Event and future events. Penalties and sanctions for violation of any rule set forth in the Rules or, at the discretion of the Event Director, other rule not specifically codified herein may include, but are not limited to, 1) reduction of competition hours; 2) loss of one or more fish; 3) loss of catch for an hour or the day; 4) disqualification from the Event; 5) disqualification from future events which may include a specific number of events, a specific time period, or a lifetime disqualification; 6) loss of Entry Fee; 7) forfeiture of Event winnings and/or prizes; and 8) any other penalty determined by the Event Director or his/her designee and/or the Event Staff.
 

4.03     Each Participant agrees to report to the Event Director immediately any violation or infraction of the Rules.  Failure to report violations, suggestions that another Participant violated these Rules, or false verification of documents, may result in penalties or sanctions including and up to disqualification from the current Event and future Events. 
 

5.01     Participants are aware he/she/they are participating in a physical activity in the sport of fishing that may be dangerous and can cause injury.  These activities may involve severe cardiovascular stress and possible violent contact.  Participants understand and acknowledge the activities involve certain risks including, but not limited to, death, serious neck and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, and/or serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles and internal organs, and property damage. Although particular Rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in the Event, the risk of serious injury does exist and cannot be completely eliminated.  
  

5.02     During Event hours no alcoholic beverages or drugs (other than those purchased over the counter or prescribed by a licensed physician) are to be consumed by Participants or allowed in Participants’ boat until the final hourly weigh-in is complete and/or polygraph examinations are complete.
  

5.03     All boats must be equipped with some type of emergency ignition cut-off device (kill switch) on any remote steered outboard while main engine is in use. Ignition cut-off device (kill switch) must operate properly, which means when the kill switch is activated the outboard main engine must stop running immediately. The ignition cut-off device (kill switch) must be attached to the boat operator at all times while the outboard main engine is in use.
 

5.04     U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are required for each person on board a boat during competition. Life jackets must be worn and strapped, snapped, or zippered securely, and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is out of gear or shut off.  Participants shall check inflatable life vest indicators daily during the Event.  
 

5.05     If Participants observe any significant hazard, condition or activity during his/her presence or participation in the Event, Participant reserves the right to remove himself/herself from participation and bring it to the attention of a representative of the Event immediately.
  

5.06     Safe boat conduct must be observed at all times by Participants. 
 

5.07     No boat shall have a motor of higher horsepower than approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and/or the lake authority.
 

5.08     No firearms will be allowed in Participant’s boat during Event hours, unless you have an active licensed concealed carry permit or are a credentialed law enforcement officer.  Currently firearms are NOT allowed (even with concealed carry permit) on Corp of Engineers Lakes. It is the participants responsibility to follow all local, State and Federal laws applicable as referenced in Rule 1:03-04.
 

5.09     In the event of significant weather conditions during competition, the Event Director will advise via text message regarding any change, delay, suspension and/or cancellation of one or more hours or day(s). In such event, the total daily payouts will be allocated against all completed hours of competition and paid places for the day(s). In the event of an entire day cancellation, the payouts for that day will be evenly distributed against all completed hours of the event. No refunds will be provided in any of these scenarios. See Rule 3.03.
 

6.01     All fish must be caught on and within the official designated Event waters during official Event hours. Participants may fish anywhere on Event waters accessible to the public by boat, except areas designated as “off limits” or “no fishing” by private ownership or local, state and federal officials. Jumping dikes, landmasses, or any other object, natural or manmade to enter an area is prohibited. 
 

6.02 - The Event off-limits time begins at 6 pm on Wednesday September 25th. Participants must be off the water on or before 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Event and may not begin fishing until the official Event start time on the following day, which will be announced via text message the morning of the Event. The Event Lake is off-limits to fishing after 3:00 p.m. on each day of the Event. ALL participants must follow the off-limits rules for the previous day(s), even if you're not fishing all both days of the event. Participants may return to their respective launch site by boat but are not allowed to fish or use electronics and/or other devices (including lights) or attempt to locate or mark, for the purposes of finding fish, after the off-limits time.
 

6.03     There is no formal launch site for the Event.  Participants may leave from any launch site on the Event Day at any time; however, the Participants may not begin casting and are not allowed to fish or use electronics or other devices, including lights, to locate for the purposes of finding fish until the Event has officially started.  Official start times will be determined by the Event Director and Participants will be notified when to commence fishing via text message the morning of the Event. (In the event the participant does not receive the official text message, the participant may commence fishing at the official start time as verified by cellular phone time)
 

6.04     No fishing shall occur within fifty (50) yards of a marina gas pump.
  

6.05     No one may leave his or her boat to fish or land a fish.
  

6.06     Participants are limited to use of a primary motorized boat only with a fully operational livewell. No personal water craft, canoes, kayaks, rafts, or flotation apparatuses.
 

6.07     No fishing is allowed within twenty-five (25) yards of a non-anchored boat or fifty (50) yards of an anchored boat without that boat's permission.
 

6.08     Participants may not collude to buy, barter, block or hold a fishing location for any other Participants or non-participants for use during any Event day or during off-limits prior to start. This includes Participants or non-participants attempting to block access to Event water and/or a specific location or otherwise impede another Participants ability to compete. 
  

6.09     Participants must be in line at the bump tanks and "declared" before the end of the respective hour for their fish weight to be tallied and counted in the results of the Event.
 

6.10     From time to time, the immediate areas where the Event “live releases” fish daily may be made off-limits to fishing and Participants.  
 

7.01     All bass must be caught on artificial bait by casting only, no foul hooking of bedding fish. A foul hooked “bedding” fish is defined as a fish that does not have at least one hook in its mouth, and it must be released. Trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. “Long-Lining” and/or “Strolling” (use of trolling motor or outboard motor to mechanically extend a cast) is NOT allowed. Participants may use only one rod at any one time. Other rods may be in the boat for substitute purposes.
 

7.02     No electronic tracking devices (implanted microchips) may be used to locate fish for Event purposes (depth-finders, sound mimicking devices (such as Hydrowave) and graph charts are the only exception).
 

7.03     Alabama (Umbrella) rigs are permissible and it is the responsibility of the Participant to abide by all local, state, and federal Rules for the Event lake(s).
 

8.01     Sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and bass conservation are required from every Participant. Participants shall demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of the sport of fishing. This includes any and all social media content that may be shared now or in the future and conduct at events operated by other event organizers and competitions. Any Participant found compromising the integrity of the sport of fishing and/or the Event may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Event Director. 
 

8.02     The favorable public reputation of the Event, the sport of fishing, the Event Director, the Event Staff, sponsors, partners and officials is of paramount importance. Accordingly, Participants shall refrain from making unreasonable attacks, accusations, and comments that disparage the integrity of the Event, the sport of fishing, the Event Director, the Event Staff, sponsors, partners and officials. This includes but is not limited to the Participants social media accounts and digital sites.
 

8.03     Participants shall act in a courteous manner at all times, especially with regard to boating and angling in the vicinity of non-participants who may be on Event waters.  Participants shall not use profanity in the direction of or to other Participants, non-participants, Event Director, and/or Event Staff. 
 

8.04     Any Participants attempting to manipulate the outcome of the Event or defraud the Event Organizer will be disqualified and may be subject to prosecution, as applicable. 

8.05     Participants shall not provide inaccurate, false, or misleading information to the Event Organizer, Event Director, and/or Event Staff.  Participants must provide requested information to Event Organizer, Event Director, and/or Event Staff as requested and shall not withhold information requested. 
 

9.01     All bass weighed-in will be released back into the lake alive, if possible by the Event Staff and/or fish care team. 
  

9.02     Trailering a bass to a weigh-in site during Event hours is permissible at all times and may be required by the Event Director based on adverse weather conditions. If trailering becomes mandatory, anglers will be notified via text message. Any Participant, whether trailering or not, shall be required to bring their boat and respective partner or partners, if any, with them to the official weigh-in site for a boat inspection when weighing bass in any respective hour. 
 

9.03     Hourly weigh-ins are held each day at 8:00-9:00a.m., 9:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m., 11:00 am -12:00 p.m., 12:00-1:00 p.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

 

9.04     For reasons of conservation, all bass brought to the official weigh-in station must be in a weigh bag with adequate water. Anglers must bring their own weigh bags. Bass must be alive to be weighed-in. 

9.05     No Participant may weigh more than one (1) bass per official Event hour. Bass entered as a part of big bass of the hour does not carry forward from hour to hour. Participant’s biggest bass is registered into the final overall standings. Anglers must use their own weigh bag or purchase one of our bass sacks in advance or at the event. 
 

9.06     Bass must be weighed-in by the Participant who originally caught the bass and it must be in said Participant's actual physical possession in the weigh-in line. (The only exception to this rule would be if one of the tournament participants is disabled, in this case we will allow another Participant to bring the fish to the scales for the disabled angler.)
 

9.07     Any artificially weighted bass will be disqualified and the Participants may be subject to prosecution and shall be disqualified from all future Event Organizer events. Any questionable fish may be subject to inspection by a marine biologist or similarly qualified expert. 
 

9.08     Only largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky spotted bass will be weighed-in. Specific lake minimums and/or slot requirements must be followed and it is the responsibility of the Participant to abide by all local, state, and federal Rules for the Event lake.
 

9.09     No Participant may have more than three (3) bass (per Participant) in his/her possession at any time during official Event hours. When the Event officially concludes each day, all bass not weighed in shall be released back into the water and are not allowed to carry over to another day.

9.10     In the event of a tie for the overall big bass, the winner will be the Participant that weighed-in his/her fish first. 
 

9.11     Every effort must be made to keep bass alive including proper livewell aeration, treatment and temperature management. You may not weigh a dead fish.
 

9.12     Any alteration of length or weight of bass is prohibited and the Participant will be banned from any future Event Organizer events and may be subject to prosecution. 
 

10.01   Participant’s entry into an Event via mail, facsimile, online or onsite represents your express consent to receive email, phone, and text message communication from the Event Organizer and any of its successors, directors, members, officers, agents, contractors, affiliates, employees, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, and/or advertisers before, during, and after an Event. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Unless previously opted out, participants will remain in the Event Organizer database after an Event and understand and acknowledge that they will receive ongoing communication. To initiate communication with the YETI Open via text, you may text us at 281-656-5001 and we will communicate with you via text and answer any questions you may have. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

In order to discontinue communications, it is Participant’s responsibility to notify the Event Organizer in writing to opt out of the Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Tour’s mail, email, text message, and other databases. You may opt out of certain communications directly in the communication itself. To opt out of marketing communications, click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email.  Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions
 

10.02   Text message updates and Event communication is an added value service provided by the Event.  The Event and the Event Staff can NOT guarantee delivery of any text messages or communications. It is the Participant’s responsibility to manually enter themselves into the text system. Some carriers/providers block text messaging services and it is the Participant’s sole responsibility to check with his/her respective provider to determine text delivery services.  If Participant is unable to receive text messages, please contact your provider prior to the Event or you may utilize the Event Organizer live leaderboard. If you have ever opted out of our text system we can NOT put you back into our system and you will NOT receive text updates unless YOU put yourself back into the system with the keyword. If you have opted out previously some carriers will NOT allow you to re-enter yourself into the system and you will have to use the Live Leaderboard link on the website.
 

10.03   Cell phones and other communication devices may NOT be used for the purposes of locating or finding fish and/or communicating with other Participants or Non-Participants regarding such.
 

11.01   Participant agrees to submit for a third-party administered polygraph examination and agrees to provide truthful and honest responses as to be determined by the third-party polygraph examiner. 
 

11.02   Refusing to take a polygraph examination for any reason will result in immediate disqualification.
 

11.03   Any Participant taking medication should notify the polygraph examiner prior to examination.
 

11.04   Any Participant determined by the polygraph examination and/or other Event Officials to be intoxicated and/or under the influence of any type of illegal drug(s) at the time said Participant is required to take the polygraph examination or in violation of the Rules, will be disqualified from this Event and all future Event Organizer events.
 

11.05   Participants acknowledge and agree that Event may disclose the results of the polygraph exam.  Whether disclosure occurs is at the sole discretion of the Event Organizer.
 

11.06   By his/her signature on the Event entry form and/or other required documents or entering the Event online, each Participant agrees to submit for a third-party administered polygraph examination. Each Participant shall abide by the conclusion reached by the third-party administrator administering the polygraph examination and, specifically, whether the Participant provided honest and truthful responses. Participants must successfully pass the polygraph examination.  If a Participant is unable to pass a polygraph examination, as exclusively determined by a third-party polygraph examiner, Participant and his/her team or other occupants or participants competing with or along with Participant shall be disqualified and removed from the Event and may be disqualified from participating in future Events. 
 

11.07   At the sole discretion of the Event Director or his/her designee, random third-party administered polygraph examinations may be administered on site during the Event.
 

12.01   All Participants, by entering this Event, hereby agree to allow their boat to be boarded and inspected by Event Officials at any time prior to, during, or following the Event, to include, but not limited to, their boat registration, U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate, live-well, rod boxes, closed storage compartments, tackle boxes, life jackets, personal floatation devices, and safety equipment.
 

12.02   The Event cooperates with local law enforcement, park rangers and fish/wildlife officers during the Event. If any Participant is found to be in violation of local, State or federal law during Event hours, he/she/they will immediately be disqualified and unable to compete in future tournaments.
 

13.01   All protests or disputes relating to any matter involving the Rules and/or the Event must be registered in writing with the Event Director within fifteen (15) minutes of the designated weigh-in and prior to delivery of any prizes or winnings. Protests made after the deadline will be disregarded and the protesting Participant may be subject to disqualification. Failed polygraph examinations are non-disputable and the results are final.

13.02   Any protest filed by a Participant shall be heard by the Event Staff.  After reviewing the protest submitted, the Event Director shall inform the protesting Participant of the Event Staff’s decision.  The Event Staff’s decision is final and not subject to further appeal.
 

13.03   The interpretation and enforcement of the Rules will be the sole responsibility of the Event Director and, if protested, the Event Staff.
 

14.01   The following definitions shall apply as used in these Rules:

 

A.   “Event” or “Events” shall mean any training, skill progression, athletic competition, athletic training, events, fishing tournament, fishing contest, fishing competition, activities, including travel to and from any such competition, tournament, contest, or event hosted, operated, offered, or overseen by Trifecta Fishing, LLC d/b/a YETI Open.

 

B.    “Event Director” shall mean the individual(s) who oversees the overall management of any specific Event or Events.

 

C.    “Event Organizer” shall mean Trifecta Fishing, LLC d/b/a YETI Open.

 

D.   “Event Staff” shall mean the individual and entities, including host committees and volunteers, who provide support for any given Event.

 

E.    “Participant” or “Participants” shall mean any individual, entity, or trust who enters, attempts to enter, registers, attempts to register, participates, attempts to participate, competes, and/or attempts to compete in an Event. Any reference to Participant includes Participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in the event Participant is a minor.

 

F.    “Related Parties” shall mean any accompanying individuals, entities, trust, trustees, parties, personal representatives, heirs, spouses, guardians, executors, successors, assigns, administrators, next of kin, parents, legal guardians, and any other persons, entity, or trust acting or purporting to act on a Participant’s behalf.

 

G.   “Rules” shall mean these official rules and regulations of the YETI Open as amended from time-to-time and located at https://yetiopen.com/rules.

14.02   The following provisions shall apply to dispute resolution, governing law, and venue:

 

A.  PARTICIPANT, FOR HIMSELF/HERSELF AND THE RELATED PARTIES, UNDERSTANDS THAT THESE RULES INTENDED TO BE AS BROAD AND INCLUSIVE AS PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. ANY DISPUTE RELATING TO THESE RULES AND/OR THE EVENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO BINDING ARBITRATION CONDUCTED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AND ITS NATIONAL SPORTS PANEL UNDER THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION COMMERCIAL RULES.  ANY SUCH DISPUTE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO A SINGLE ARBITRATOR. PARTICIPANT FURTHER AGREES THAT THE VENUE OF ANY ARBITRATION, DISPUTE, OR CLAIM CONCERNING, ARISING UNDER, IN FURTHERANCE OF, PURSUANT TO, IN RELATION TO, OR ARISING OUT OF THESE RULES AND/OR THE EVENT SHALL BE IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.

 

B.  IF ANY PARTICIPANT AND/OR RELATED PARTIES COMMENCE LITIGATION IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT IN VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF THESE RULES, THE PARTICIPANT AND RELATED PARTIES SHALL BE ORDERED TO PAY AND SHALL REIMBURSE THE EVENT ORGANIZER FOR ALL ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN SEEKING ABATEMENT, STAY, OR DISMISSAL OF SUCH LITIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ARBITRATION PROVISIONS OF THESE RULES.  SUCH PAYMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT SHALL BE MADE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF ANY SUCH ORDER.

 

C.  THESE RULES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION, VALIDITY, AND ENFORCEMENT.  IF ANY PROVISION OF THESE RULES IS PROHIBITED BY LAW, SUCH PROHIBITION SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THESE RULES.  VENUE FOR ANY LITIGATION, DISPUTE, OR CLAIM CONCERNING, ARISING UNDER, PURSUANT TO, IN RELATION TO, OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS.

 

D.  PARTICIPANT AND RELATED PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE RULES OR THE EVENTS.

 

E.   IF MINOR(S) AND/OR OTHER RELATED PARTIES ATTEND THE EVENT WITH PARTICIPANT, PARTICIPANT IS DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE ARBITRATION PROVISIONS ON BEHALF OF: (A) SUCH MINOR(S) AS THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OR AS THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN; AND/OR (B) OTHER RELATED PARTIES, AS THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENT. IF PARTICIPANT DOES NOT WISH TO OR IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO MAKE SUCH AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF: (I) ANY MINOR, PARTICIPANT SHOULD IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE EVENT WITH THOSE MINOR(S); AND/OR (II) ANY OTHER RELATED PARTIES, SUCH RELATED PARTIES SHOULD IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE EVENT.

 

14.03   PARTICIPANT, FOR HIMSELF/HERSELF AND ON BEHALF OF THE RELATED PARTIES, COVENANTS NOT TO SUE EVENT ORGANIZER AND ITS AFFILIATES, ASSOCIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, SUCCESSORS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES USED PERTAINING TO ANY MATTER RELATING TO, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RULES OR THE EVENT.

 

14.04   EVENT ORGANIZER AND ITS AFFILIATES, ASSOCIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, SUCCESSORS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES USED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PARTICIPANT AND/OR RELATED PARTIES FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, DIMINUTION OF VALUE, LOST WAGES, LOST REVENUES, LOST PROFITS, TRAVEL COSTS, COSTS OF LODGING, CHILDCARE EXPENSES, MENTAL ANGUISH, PAIN AND SUFFERING, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOST PROSPECTIVE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE ARISING FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION IN PERFORMANCE OR FAILURE TO PERFORM UNDER THESE RULES OR THE EVENT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW.  PARTICIPANT, FOR HIMSELF/HERSELF AND ON BEHALF OF RELATED PARTIES, HEREBY RELEASES, DISCHARGES, AND WAIVES ANY CLAIM TO SUCH DAMAGES THAT MAY BE SET FORTH AGAINST EVENT ORGANIZER AND ITS AFFILIATES, ASSOCIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, SUCCESSORS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES USED.  PARTICIPANT’S AND RELATED PARTIES’ DAMAGES ARE LIMITED TO $100.00.

 

14.05   By entering, attempting to enter, registering, attempting to register, participating, attempting to participate, competing, and/or attempting to compete in an Event, Participant acknowledges, agrees, covenants, and warrants that he/she fully and completely agrees to be bound by these Rules and shall abide by and perform in compliance with these Rules.  Participant acknowledges and agrees that he/she has read the Rules and understands the Rules.

 

14.06   The headings, captions, titles, and numbering system are inserted only as a matter of convenience and may under no circumstances be considered in interpreting the provisions of this Agreement.

 

14.07   The Rules may be modified and changed from time-to-time in the sole and absolute discretion of the Event Organizer.

 

14.08.  Participants are required to and shall execute or electronically acknowledge the Participant Agreement, Waiver, and Release.  The terms of the Participant Agreement, Waiver, and Release are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth herein verbatim.

 

14.09   The Event Director oversees the interpretation and enforcement of these Rules.  If there is a violation of these Rules or other violation, as determined in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director, the Event Director has the authority to and may sanction or penalize a Participant including, but not limited to, loss of fishing time, monetary fine or penalty, suspension, removal from the Event, disqualification, and/or other sanctions and penalties as determined by the Event Director in his sole and exclusive discretion. Disqualification, suspension, or other disciplinary action imposed by other event organizers or connected or relating to the sport of fishing may result, in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director, in penalties and sanctions against a Participant up to and including disqualification. Additionally, any criminal action (i.e., including, but not limited to, and as examples:arrest, charges, findings, rulings, and/or adjudication (including deferral and/or deferred adjudication) and/or civil wrongs (i.e., including, but not limited to, and as examples:fraud, acts of aggression against others, material misrepresentations acts of moral turpitude, immoral behavior, unethical behavior, embezzlement, and deviant behavior) involving a Participant may result, in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director, in penalties and sanctions against a Participation up to and including disqualification. In the event a Participant is eliminated from competition, removed from competition, and/or disqualified, the Participant is not permitted or allowed to return to Event waters during the Event without the express written permission of the Event Director.  

 

14.10   To the extent a Participant receives a monetary award or prize (whether monetary, merchandise, or goods) at an Event, the Participant shall be responsible for any and all taxes, including local, state, and federal taxes, and agrees to execute any and all documents necessary to confirm information necessary to pay appropriate taxes.  PARTICIPANT HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS EVENT ORGANIZER FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, COSTS, FINES, ASSESSMENTS, FEES, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES OR INJURIES SUFFERED BY EVENT ORGANIZER ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH BY PARTICIPANT OF THIS SECTION, AND PARTICIPANT FURTHER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY THE EVENT ORGANIZER AND HOLD IT HARMLESS TO THE EXTENT ANY OBLIGATION IMPOSED ON EVENT ORGANIZER TO PAY WITHHOLDING TAXES OR SIMILAR ITEMS.