This is a catch-and-release tournament open to all anglers conforming to Florida Fishing Regulations whose entry form and fees are received by September 18, 2008, by 6 p.m. Online registrations must be received by September 16, 2008 at 6 p.m. If you miss the online registration cut-off you may register at the Captain’s Party.

A parent or guardian must accompany participants under 16 years of age.

Please complete the following enrollment form, make your payment online or print your registration form and return with payment to the James P. Gills Family YMCA.  NO REFUNDS, NO TRANSFERS, OR SUBSTITUTIONS of contestant’s entry fee for any reason. Tournament officials have the right to refuse any entry.

Contestant Classification

All entries will be classified and judged under the following categories:

Amateur Adult (16 and older)
Jr. Fisherman (15 years old and younger)
Professional Guide (If licensed Captain on board)

**Jr. Fisherman on a guided boat will be judged in the Professional Guide category. 

**Any boat having a professional guide aboard will be judged in the Professional Category.

Fishing Zone

Fishing is permitted anywhere in the West Central Florida region, except where prohibited by law.

Fishing Hours
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Start Time: 6:30 a.m. – Contestants may leave any launch site at any time

No lines in the water until 6:30 a.m.

Contestants must check in with a tournament official at either The Crab Shack Dock or tournament boat at Channel Marker 1. Check out open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

ALL BOATS MUST CHECK OUT AT EITHER STATION.

End Time: 1:00 p.m. SHARP at The Crab Shack Dock
Check in will be open from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please remember…

This is a catch-and-release tournament!

Only photos of your catch will be accepted at the check-in. Official Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations will apply and contestants are presumed to be informed.

Tackle and Equipment

Fish must be caught on hook and line method.  No spear fishing and/or netting permitted to land fish. Artificial and live baits, and any combination of the two listed, are allowed.  Baits can be deployed from the vessel at any legal location. Each participant must have a valid saltwater fishing license that may be checked by the tournament officials at the time of weigh-in. (Professional Captain’s carry fishing licenses for all anglers fishing on their boat.)

Scoring

The largest fish species in length, as verified by photograph determines the winners of each category. The YMCA will provide measuring board and camera. Anglers will sign for camera and must return camera at check-in or will be charged a $50 replacement fee.  Official scoring provided by Fish On! Fishing Club. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the earliest check in time.  All cameras and measuring boards must be returned by 2:00 p.m.

Any contestant found to be in violation of any tournament rules and regulations, or that of the Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations, will be subject to disqualification from this tournament and all future tournaments.

Contact Melissa at 243-1187 for more information

YMCA Cottee River Flats Classic Enrollment Form

If you would like to register online as an Amateur Angler ($70), please fill out the below form. If you wish to print a form and pay in person at your local YMCA, click here.

Price for 1 Angler	$60
Entrant Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Home Phone
Email
FL Driver's License
Terms & Conditions I agree to abide by the rules and the decisions of the weighmaster. I further agree to participate in the tournament at my own risk and release the YMCA Cotee River Flats Classic Chairman, Directors, and any of its volunteers, organizers, or sponsors from any personal and/or property damage incurred during the tournament. Individually and as the vessel’s master (if indeed, I am the vessel’s master), my boat’s master (if other than boat’s owner or operator), my team, the boat’s crew and guests aboard agree and understand that the YMCA Cotee River Flats Classic Chairman, Directors, and any of its volunteers shall not be liable under any circumstances for any injuries or damages to persons, be they physical or otherwise, or property, arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with my own crew’s participation in any tournament whether caused by or contributed to by any negligent act or negligent omission of the YMCA of the Suncoast, The Crab Shack Tiki Bar & Grill or by any other reason or cause whatsoever. In consideration of the acceptance of me and my team and my crew entry and for other good and valuable consideration received, we hereby remise, release and forever discharge YMCA of the Suncoast and The Crab Shack Tiki Bar & Grill and its respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, assigns, parent organization or any firm/organization that is part of this event. We understand that this release includes any claims based upon any negligent act or negligent omissions of the YMCA of the Suncoast or The Crab Shack Tiki Bar & Grill to the fullest extent permitted by law. PARTICIPANTS IN THE TOURNAMENT ARE ADVISED TO OBTAIN INSURANCE COVERING THEIR VESSEL AND THEIR CREW AND GUESTS.
	I agree to the terms above

 

Professional Guide Eligibility/Registration

This catch-and-release tournament is open to all anglers conforming to Florida Fishing Regulations. Entry forms and requests for a Professionally Guided boat MUST be received NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 5TH AT 5 P.M.

Please complete the following enrollment forms, make your payment online or print your registration form and return with payment to the Clearwater Branch YMCA. NO REFUNDS, NO TRANSFERS, OR SUBSTITUTIONS of contestant’s entry fee for any reason. Tournament officials have the right to refuse any entry.

Fishing Zone

Fishing is permitted anywhere in the West Central Florida region, except where prohibited by law.

Fishing Hours
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Start Time: 6:30 a.m. – Contestants may leave any launch site at any time

No lines in the water until 6:30 a.m.

Contestants must check in with a tournament official at either The Crab Shack Dock or tournament boat at Channel Marker 1. Check out open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

ALL BOATS MUST CHECK OUT AT EITHER STATION.

End Time: 1:00 p.m. SHARP at The Crab Shack Dock
Check in will be open from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please remember …

This is a catch-and-release tournament!

Only photos of your catch will be accepted at the check-in. Official Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations will apply and contestants are presumed to be informed.

Tackle and Equipment

Fish must be caught on hook and line method.  No spear fishing and/or netting permitted to land fish. Artificial and live baits, and any combination of the two listed, are allowed.  Baits can be deployed from the vessel at any legal location. Each participant must have a valid saltwater fishing license that may be checked by the tournament officials at the time of weigh-in. (Professional Captain’s carry fishing licenses for all anglers fishing on their boat.)

Scoring

The largest fish species in length, as verified by photograph determines the winners of each category. The YMCA will provide measuring board and camera. Anglers will sign for camera and must return camera at check-in or will be charged a $50 replacement fee.  Official scoring provided by Fish On! Fishing Club. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the earliest check in time.  All cameras and measuring boards must be returned by 2:00 p.m.

Any contestant found to be in violation of any tournament rules and regulations, or that of the Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations, will be subject to disqualification from this tournament and all future tournaments.

Contact Melissa at 243-1187 for more information

YMCA Clearwater Flats Fishing Classic Enrollment Form

If you’d like to reserve a Professionally Guided Boat for 3 Anglers ($1000), complete this section. If you wish to print a form and pay in person at your local YMCA, click here.

Price for 1 Boat	$1000
Angler #1
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Home Phone
Email
FL Driver's License #
Angler #2
Name
Address, City, State, Zip
Home Phone
Email
FL Driver's License #
Angler #3
Name
Address, City, State, Zip
Home Phone
Email
FL Driver's License #
Terms & Conditions I agree to abide by the rules and the decisions of the weighmaster. I further agree to participate in the tournament at my own risk and release the YMCA Cotee River Flats Classic Chairman, Directors, and any of its volunteers, organizers, or sponsors from any personal and/or property damage incurred during the tournament. Individually and as the vessel’s master (if indeed, I am the vessel’s master), my boat’s master (if other than boat’s owner or operator), my team, the boat’s crew and guests aboard agree and understand that the YMCA Cotee River Flats Classic Chairman, Directors, and any of its volunteers shall not be liable under any circumstances for any injuries or damages to persons, be they physical or otherwise, or property, arising out of, resulting from or in any way connected with my own crew’s participation in any tournament whether caused by or contributed to by any negligent act or negligent omission of the YMCA of the Suncoast, The Crab Shack Tiki Bar & Grill or by any other reason or cause whatsoever. In consideration of the acceptance of me and my team and my crew entry and for other good and valuable consideration received, we hereby remise, release and forever discharge YMCA of the Suncoast and The Crab Shack Tiki Bar & Grill and its respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, assigns, parent organization or any firm/organization that is part of this event. We understand that this release includes any claims based upon any negligent act or negligent omissions of the YMCA of the Suncoast or The Crab Shack Tiki Bar & Grill to the fullest extent permitted by law. PARTICIPANTS IN THE TOURNAMENT ARE ADVISED TO OBTAIN INSURANCE COVERING THEIR VESSEL AND THEIR CREW AND GUESTS.
	I agree to the terms above