10-08-2013, 08:21 AM
i saw and read a post about what is SWBA well here is what i got via the website. Saltwater Bass 1 gave a short description, here are details...
***SERIES RULES AND REGULATIONS
Official tournament VHF Ch. 65/16 Alpha
*Newly implemented rules for 2013 are highlighted in red*
........These rules are for all 2013 Salt Water Bass Anglers tournaments. Each contestant MUST READ, UNDERSTAND, AGREE TO, AND SIGN a 2013 Salt Water Bass waiver prior to entering their first event each year. These rules will remain unchanged during the 2013 season. Separate or additional rules may apply for, “Special Events”. Ignorance of the rules is not a defense for violation of them. Protests must be made in writing within 30 minutes of the scales closing. The tournament director may assess a penalty/ disqualification without a written protest.
....The results of any event where protests have been filed or penalties or disqualifications have been assessed shall be considered unofficial until the tournament director of Salt Water Bass Anglers has conducted a review of the incident. This review shall be completed within 72 hours of the event. The decision of the tournament director shall be final in all matters. Adjustments to the results/paybacks, if necessary, shall be made after the final decision. Our objective is to offer you the fairest most consistent handling of any problem. To avoid protests, if you suspect a possible infraction is about to take place - Alert the would-be offender and check the rules!!!
SPORTSMANSHIP -
....Any contestant who displays poor sportsmanship, violates these rules or violates the state fishing laws may be disqualified. This includes conduct on and off the water including conduct in and around the host facilities for any event as well as conduct on the message boards within the SWBA website. Misconduct may be deemed as an infraction of our sportsmanship rule and is grounds for disqualification from any event and/or exclusion from membership in Salt Water Bass Anglers.
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY -
....Participation is open to all members of Salt Water Bass Anglers. Membership is open to everyone. At least one (1) partner of each team shall be 18 years of age or older. Those anglers under the age of 18 years must have written consent of parent or guardian. High School students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0. No one under the age of 18 may fish alone. A “Team” consists of two anglers. Teammates must remain the same throughout the series in order to accumulate points for that team. One member of a team may fish alone at any event; however, points will not be awarded if the other partner fishes the same event with a different partner.
BOAT REGULATION/SAFETY-
....All boats must meet Coast Guard regulations. Each boat must contain all required U.S. Coast Guard safety equipment. Both anglers are required to wear a USCG certified PFD while the boat is on plane, the boat operator must have the boat killswitch lanyard attached while underway. Boats must contain a properly aerated or recirculating live well to maintain alive a team limit catch of fish. Any vessel deemed "unsuitable" by a tournament director would not be allowed to participate in that event. Boat owners will be required to provide proof of liability insurance to Salt Water Bass Anglers before they may compete in any SWBA event. No open air refueling unless performed/supervized by an autherized tow service. Storage of 'Jerrycan' style fuel cells will be prohibited. Only MMA approved tanks will be allowed on board. Saftey Violations will result in a disqualification.
PERMITTED FISHING METHODS AND TACKLE -
....All fish must be caught live in a conventional and sporting manner. Trolling is prohibited. Cast and retrieve methods only, fish must be hooked/retrieved by the angler. Only artificial lures are permitted. No prepared or live bait may be used. The intentional snagging of fish is strictly prohibited. Only one “rod and reel” may be used at a time. Both anglers feet must remain aboard the vessel while casting, retrieving and landing fish.
TO READ MORE CLICK HERE http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/rules2.htm
***SERIES RULES AND REGULATIONS
Official tournament VHF Ch. 65/16 Alpha
*Newly implemented rules for 2013 are highlighted in red*
........These rules are for all 2013 Salt Water Bass Anglers tournaments. Each contestant MUST READ, UNDERSTAND, AGREE TO, AND SIGN a 2013 Salt Water Bass waiver prior to entering their first event each year. These rules will remain unchanged during the 2013 season. Separate or additional rules may apply for, “Special Events”. Ignorance of the rules is not a defense for violation of them. Protests must be made in writing within 30 minutes of the scales closing. The tournament director may assess a penalty/ disqualification without a written protest.
....The results of any event where protests have been filed or penalties or disqualifications have been assessed shall be considered unofficial until the tournament director of Salt Water Bass Anglers has conducted a review of the incident. This review shall be completed within 72 hours of the event. The decision of the tournament director shall be final in all matters. Adjustments to the results/paybacks, if necessary, shall be made after the final decision. Our objective is to offer you the fairest most consistent handling of any problem. To avoid protests, if you suspect a possible infraction is about to take place - Alert the would-be offender and check the rules!!!
SPORTSMANSHIP -
....Any contestant who displays poor sportsmanship, violates these rules or violates the state fishing laws may be disqualified. This includes conduct on and off the water including conduct in and around the host facilities for any event as well as conduct on the message boards within the SWBA website. Misconduct may be deemed as an infraction of our sportsmanship rule and is grounds for disqualification from any event and/or exclusion from membership in Salt Water Bass Anglers.
PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY -
....Participation is open to all members of Salt Water Bass Anglers. Membership is open to everyone. At least one (1) partner of each team shall be 18 years of age or older. Those anglers under the age of 18 years must have written consent of parent or guardian. High School students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0. No one under the age of 18 may fish alone. A “Team” consists of two anglers. Teammates must remain the same throughout the series in order to accumulate points for that team. One member of a team may fish alone at any event; however, points will not be awarded if the other partner fishes the same event with a different partner.
BOAT REGULATION/SAFETY-
....All boats must meet Coast Guard regulations. Each boat must contain all required U.S. Coast Guard safety equipment. Both anglers are required to wear a USCG certified PFD while the boat is on plane, the boat operator must have the boat killswitch lanyard attached while underway. Boats must contain a properly aerated or recirculating live well to maintain alive a team limit catch of fish. Any vessel deemed "unsuitable" by a tournament director would not be allowed to participate in that event. Boat owners will be required to provide proof of liability insurance to Salt Water Bass Anglers before they may compete in any SWBA event. No open air refueling unless performed/supervized by an autherized tow service. Storage of 'Jerrycan' style fuel cells will be prohibited. Only MMA approved tanks will be allowed on board. Saftey Violations will result in a disqualification.
PERMITTED FISHING METHODS AND TACKLE -
....All fish must be caught live in a conventional and sporting manner. Trolling is prohibited. Cast and retrieve methods only, fish must be hooked/retrieved by the angler. Only artificial lures are permitted. No prepared or live bait may be used. The intentional snagging of fish is strictly prohibited. Only one “rod and reel” may be used at a time. Both anglers feet must remain aboard the vessel while casting, retrieving and landing fish.
TO READ MORE CLICK HERE http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/rules2.htm
Let God lead the way!
Give a man a fish he eats for one day, teach him to fish he eats forever!
Give a man a fish he eats for one day, teach him to fish he eats forever!
