OH/IN/KY BBC Bass Club Tourney and Rally Info

[Mike Daleo]

This post is to inform potential new members wishing to join our OH/IN/KY BBC Bass Club about how we are set up and how we operate the Club.
First there are some requirements that must be met. The requirements are:
1. You must be a member in good standing of BassBoatCentral.com. You must have been a member for at least 30 days and have made at least 10 posts in any of the BBC forums. You may fish with a non-member.

2. You must have at least $100,000.00 of liability insurance coverage on your boat and keep a current copy of the front page of the policy in your boat showing your name, coverage and expiration date. From time to time the director will assign someone to check insurance papers and anyone not having up to date coverage will not be allowed to fish a tourney until the coverage is in force.

3. At each tourney you must sign two forms. One form is acknowledging your insurance information and a waiver. The second form is to acknowledge the club rules.

What we are about:

Our club exists to provide our members the experience of getting together to have fun and make new friends who enjoy the same passion of bass boating and fishing. Our goal is to fish different lakes in Indiana and Kentucky so we can experience new lakes and how to fish them. The tourney part of our club is NOT the most important part of our club experience but is to provide friendly fishing competition with a small reward and bragging rights. NOTE: If you are looking for a competitive club with big payouts and money is your main concern then this club is not for you.

What we do:

BassBoatCentral.com has rallies in different states during each year. Any OH/IN/KY BBC Club member can attend and fish these rallies. BBC members attend these rallies from all over the U.S. and Canada and these events last for several days. BBC sponsors provide nice door prizes for these events.

Summary:

The OH/IN/KY BBC Bass Club exists for getting together, meeting new friends and doing a little fishing. We are also about helping each other with boating issues and fishing techniques. We also participate and help other members on the BassBoatCentral.com web site.

[Mike Daleo]

I basically took this document from Winn and the Alabama BBC Bass Club and made some changes to fit our group. This document MUST be signed and turned in with the fees to fish any IN/KY Chapter BBC Tourney. This is not optional.
BassBoatCentral.com
OH/IN/KY Chapter

Entry Fee $20.00 Per Boat Optional Big Fish Pot $10.00 per boat

Tournament Rules:

1: 5 Fish Limit maximum in live wells at all times. If the lake has a slot limit, 1 slot fish per angler may be weighed.
2: Only Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth, Spotted bass will be allowed at weigh in.
3: Short Fish = 1 lb. plus that fish.
4: Dead Fish = 1 lb.
5: Late = 1 lb/minute, Disqualification at 15 minutes.
6: All boats must have a working live well.
7: Only bait casting and spinning rods may be used.
8: No Live Bait allowed.
9: Anglers may have any number of rods rigged but may only use one rod at a time.
10: Boats must have all required USCG items onboard.
11: USCG approved PFD's must be worn by all persons in boat and the kill switch must be attached to the driver when outboard motor is running and boat is moving faster than idle.
12: Tie for 1st place will be broken by number of fish, then big fish. All other place ties,
place money will be combined and split evenly with tied teams
13: Everyone is expected to be courteous and act in a sportsmanship manner as to bring credit to the BBC and this club, Our main goal is to have fun and meet new friends.
14: Starts will be determined by Tournament Directors.
15: Protests must be presented to the Tournament Director before the scales are closed. Final disposition of protest will be made by the tournament committee.
16. All boating participants must be insured with $100,000.00 liability insurance.
17. At least one member of each team must be a BassBoatCentral.com member in good standing.
18. Use of alcoholic beverages is not permitted during tournament hours.
19. Use or possession of illegal drugs is not permitted at any time during the Rally and Tournament.

Submit Entry form with entry fee of $20.00 and optional $10.00 Big Bass pot, cash at the ramp. (only $20's and smaller bills please).

Please enter amount Paid $____________________

Boater_____________________________ Non-Boater_______________________
Please Print Please Print

City__________________State_________ City________________State_________

We hereby waive and release BassBoatCentral.com and all officers, directors, sponsors and organizers associated with this tournament of all and any claims of injury or damage which may occur during this tournament.

Signature of Boater: _________________________________________

Signature of Partner:_________________________________________

Date Signed __________________________

[Mike Daleo]

The following is a copy of Al's post on the decision about Proof of Liability Insurance at the rallies, FYI:

Al from Canada
BBC Prez

7040 posts [100%]
Toronto ON

"Guys.....I've given this a lot of thought and have decided that we WILL require that everyone have a minimum of $100,000. liability insurance for our rallies and tournaments.
I'm thinking that it will be a separate form as each "attendee" obviously wouldn't have to provide proof, only the boat owner.

It just doesn't make sense to not require it and have the majority with insurance and a handful that don't. What happens if someone without liability insurance causes an accident at a BBC event?

According to the poll that JerryT put up, something like 90% have liability insurance anyways.


I'm thinking we need to have them sign a form showing their insurance company, policy number & expiry date.

What I'm really protecting is everything that Shirley and I have, the BBC doesn't have all that much but we need to protect our "stuff"....."

A copy of the front page of the policy showing the name of the insurance company, liability coverage and expiration date must be kept in each boat and shown when requested.