Ten Percent from the gross proceeds of all OCAS Tournaments will go directly to C.A.S.T. for Kids


Rules & Regulation 2001/2002





1. RULES: These rules shall apply to all contestants of OCAS/HOSTING LAKE TOURNAMENTS. Violation of any of these rules will be grounds for disqualification of future OCAS/HOSTING LAKE tournaments.

2. REGISTRATION: Entry fee for each angler is $50.00 Seniors $40.00 children under 17yrs. $30.00 and $60.00 per angler after that Monday prior to the tournament. (Biggest Trout entry is $20.00) with a progressive payoff. Mail-in entries should be post marked by the Monday prior to the tournament to assure that tournament director receives entry before leaving for the tournament site. E-mail registrations will not be accepted. CASH ONLY, will be accepted at registration on the tournament day for $60.00 (Biggest Trout $25.00) also, fee must be received before fishing. NO REFUND OF ENTRY FEES FOR ANY REASON. All contestants must have a current valid California Fishing License (if applicable).

3. CHECK IN: Check in time will begin at 6:30 to 7:00AM Saturday of the tournament at registration/weigh-in site. Anglers/teams are reminded to be registered by 5:00 PM Monday prior to each tournament or late entries will go out last on the second flight if available.

4. TOURNAMENT TIMES: Starting time for each event will be safe light as determined by tournament director. Weigh in will be at the end of your flight and be staggered at intervals for each boat. All boats will take off in numbered order with a shotgun start (in 2 flights of 50 anglers/boats first flight at 8:00 AM-1:00PM second flight at 8:15AM-1:15PM) based on the receipt of their paid registration. Starting positions for mail in entries will be posted on web site and given at registration for mail in. Official clock will be at registration/weigh-in site. All boats must begin tournament from the host marina. It is the contestant’s responsibility to make sure his/her team is in position to start the tournament. Tournament start time will not be delayed unless for safety reasons as determined by tournament director. All contestants must be in weigh-in line with catch by the designated weigh-in time. Please review your tournament schedule.

5. LAWS: All LAKE, STATE, FEDERAL and LOCAL laws must be obeyed by contestants at all times during tournament hours.

6. ELIGIBILITY, NO PRO ANGLERS: An angler/teams will consist of no more than two individuals or one individual providing that each individual pays entry fee in full. There is no minimum age requirement to participate. We encourage parents or guardians to fish with their children if they so choose. Tournament Officials have the right to refuse any entry. Contestants must be 18 years of age or over, if not contestants must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian with written permission. This tournament is designed primarily for amateurs.

7. FISH LENGTHS & LIMITS: Scoring will be determined by the total weight of not more than (5) fish with a minimum length of (10) inches unless lake limits require otherwise. Fish must be brought into weigh in line in a weigh in bag. Fish must be caught and weighed in by the contestant who originally caught the fish and it must be in said contestants actual physical possessions in the weigh in line when said contestant declares ready to weigh their fish. The last official weigh in will end at the end of the last flight. Contestants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of weigh in, if under 18 years of age. OCAS supports Catch and Release on any Bass caught in our tournaments. A angler/team will be penalized (1) lb. per short fish and the short fish will not be weighed. Fish will be measured on an official Golden Rule measuring board with mouth closed and tail compressed. An official OCAS courtesy Golden Rule measuring board will be available for contestants to check fish prior to entering the weigh-in line.

8. TIES: In the event of a tie in any position, prize money for that position will be awarded to the angler with the heaviest fish of their five fish.

9. PROTESTS: All protests must be registered in writing with the tournament director within 15 minutes after weigh-in of each flight. Tournament director’s decisions will be final in all matters.

10. BAITS & TACKLE: Live bait is legal and pork baits are permitted. Only (1) rod and reel may be used at a time by contestants. No communication or tracking device "GPS" Global Position Satellite of any kind will be allowed, by any contestant, for the purpose of catching fish during tournament hours(Depth, fish finders and graph charts are the only exception). No fishing within 20 yards (60 feet) of another tournament boat unless by mutual consent.

11. BOATS & MOTORS: If not a tournament lake rental boat, all boats entered in the tournament must carry liability insurance. All fishing must be done from a U. S. Coast Guard approved boat. OCAS recommends all contestants wear a Coast Guard approved "PFD" Personal Flotation Device any time during the tournament if under 15 years of age.

12. ORANGE COUNTY ANGLERS SOCIETY/HOSTING LAKE tournament will be conducted in a PROFESSIONAL and SPORTSMANSHIP manner. All contestants are expected to conduct themselves accordingly during tournament hours. Intoxication by an angler/team during any OCAS Tournaments will not be tolerated and shall be cause for disqualification from this and all future events. No drugs or alcohol are permitted during the pre-tournament meeting or during tournament hours extending through the weigh-in procedure. Alcohol consumption is prohibited until after the last flight is weighed in. Chemical substance abuse or addiction, conviction of a crime, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably and compliance with tournament rules are grounds for disqualification and/or rejection of an application for participation.

13. OFFICIAL BOATS - Officials may be on the water during tournament hours and can approach, photograph or observe any contestant's boat. Each contestant is requested to cooperate with all reasonable requests.

14. COOPERATION WITH MEDIA/PROMOTION - Within the framework of reasonable requests, all contestants in the OCAS events will cooperate with media representatives covering said event. Likewise, participation in the tournament grants OCAS the use of any pictures of contestants, accounts or interviews with contestants it gathers for the lawful promotion of OCAS and its tournament operations and sponsors.

15. TOURNAMENT PROTECTION RULE - Any act or inflammatory statement by any contestant that, in the opinion of the Tournament Authority, is detrimental to the operation of the tournament, damaging to organized fishing to OCAS or any of its sponsors, or to permitting agencies or their officers (such as Promoters, sponsors, lake/owners, rangers, wardens, fishery biologists, etc.) during the tournaments, may result in the temporary or permanent suspension from all future OCAS tournaments.

16. CITATIONS - A contestant cited by officers for violation of State or Federal fishing or boating regulations may be disqualified.

17. Any situation not covered above will be decided by the Tournament Director.

18. All decisions by the Tournament Director are final.


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OCAS/IRVINE LAKE ENTRY FORM


(A) Anglers Name:
________________________________________________________________________________

(B) Anglers Name:
________________________________________________________________________________

(if under 18 years of age his/her) Name:
________________________________________________________________________________

(A) Address:
___________________________________________________City:________________________

State:
____________ Zip: ________________ E-mail: _____________________________________

Contact Phone Number(s):
________________________________________________________________________________

(B)Address:
___________________________________________________City:________________________

State:
____________ Zip: ________________ E-mail: _____________________________________

Contact Phone Number(s):
________________________________________________________________________________

Please check the following:
Yes I have Boat Liability Insurance: ____ No I need Boat Insurance, Please contact me: ____

Carrier:
________________________________________________________________________________

Insurance Expires:
________________________________________________________________________________

CF Numbers:
________________________________________________________________________________

Please check the following:
I wish to fish from shore: ____ the entire tournament. *Please call 714-649-9111 for your boat.

(A)___ Angler: $50.00 (B)___ Angler: $50.00___ Seniors: $40.00___ under 17 yrs ___Biggest Fish: $20.00
Total Entry is Fee: $ ____.00
Please make all checks/money orders to OCAS

Mail to: OCAS 9201 Orchid Dr. Westminster, CA 92683 714-901-0335 ocbas2001@yahoo.com

(For returned checks a 20% fee will be added)

* (Boats are not guaranteed by OCAS)


ANGLER, GUARDIAN and MINORS RELEASE


IN SIGNING THIS ENTRY FORM, I hereby release all other contestants, tournament officials, host, and sponsors from any and all damages, claims, demands, expenses and liabilities relating to or resulting from this tournament, including personal injury and/or property damage. I further agree that I will not sue or make any claim against any individual or group involved with this tournament now or in the future concerning any damage or injury relating to this tournament. In the event OCAS, IRVINE LAKE TOURNAMENT or its officials are involved in a lawsuit resulting from my actions, intentional or accidental, I hereby agree to indemnity and hold OCAS, IRVINE LAKE TOURNAMENT and its officials and/or employees harmless from any liability whatsoever. This release will also serve as notice that my insurance carrier will not sue or make any claims against OCAS, IRVINE LAKE TOURNAMENT, its officials and/or employees for any claims that may be paid on my behalf. I HEREBY CERTIFY BY MY SIGNATURE on this form that I have read and understand the rules and regulations above concerning this tournament. Any misunderstanding or untruthful statement made by me is my personal responsibility and I will hold OCAS, IRVINE LAKE TOURNAMENT and its officials and/or employees harmless from any type of legal actions.

Signature A: ___________________________________ Date: ________ 2001

Signature B: ___________________________________ Date: ________ 2001

Guardians Name: _______________________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________ 2001

Minors Name : __________________________________________________

Minors Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________ 2001

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