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1st Annual King Fishing Tournament October 8th & 9th 2010
Inshore/Offshore
We invite you to join us at Gators Cafe and Saloon on October 8th and 9th for the first annual "Reeling for Rock" charity fishing tournament. Come out and help us support the family of Johnny "Rock" Hudson. Even if you don't fish, don't let that stop you! Come have some fun with our friends and family. There will be a special section designated for us on Gators' east deck with raffles, food, drinks, and live entertainment. Fun for all ages.
John Sydney Hudson III was born on August 31, 1970. "Johnny Rock," as most of us called him, was an electrical lineman employed by TECO for 19 years. On the morning of Monday, June 7th, he was critically injured while working on high voltage lines on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa. Johnny was transported by bay flight to Tampa General's burn unit where he spent the next two days in a fight for his life. Family and friends rushed to his side, monopolizing the burn unit's waiting room with an unwavering army of 150 loved ones holding an around the clock vigil. Doctors performed multiple surgeries in every effort to save him, but Johnny lost his fight and passed away on June 8, 2010. He left behind his beautiful wife Jennifer and his two daughters Payton and Jillian. Johnny touched the lives of many; whether it was at work spending countless hours, often in inclement weather, restoring power to others, or on the track where he was an avid motocross rider. Johnny was well known for his acts of kindness and involvement in charity functions. He also loved spending time coaching the Lutz Leaguerettes softball team his girls played for.
Johnny may not be here to tend to his young wife and two little girls anymore, but we the linemen of Tampa Electric have taken that honor upon ourselves so that our friend and brother's family will not be alone in their time of need.
So please help us in helping them by being a part of this special event. Included in this packet are the rules, entry form, and the purse information regarding the tournament. Please direct all questions to Erik Peden at ReelingforRock@Gmail.com. You may also find us on www.facebook.com - Search "Johnny Rock." Thank you for your support and we hope to see you out there on October 8th and 9th
Reeling for Rock
ENTRY FORM
Team Captain:
Last Name:______________________ First Name:_________________ M:_____
Team Name (If Applicable):_________________________ # of Anglers:_______
Street Address:_______________________ City:________ ST______ Zip_______
Email Address:__________________ Home #:____________ Cell #_____________
Emergency Contact: ____________________ Ph #______________________
Boat Manuf._________ Boat Length:_______ Engine Size & Manuf._____________
FL #___________________________
Shirt sizes (S – XXL):
Offshore: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Inshore: ___ ___ ___ ____
Number of Dinner tickets: ______
(Maximum of 6 for offshore, 4 for inshore). Additional tickets are available for $25 ea.
My team has read, agreed and understands all tournament rules and state regulations
X_____________________________
Make Checks Payable to:
Reeling For Rock
Attn: Erik Peden
2707 N Morgan st
Tampa Fl 33602
Entry Fee:
Inshore: $300 per boat
Offshore: $600 per boat
(Entry fee includes dinner tickets, shirts, and give aways for all fisherman)
***EARLY ENTRY AND PAYMENT IS RECOMMENDED AS THIS WILL DETERMINE THE WINNER IN THE EVENT OF A TIE-BREAKER***
INSHORE PAYBACK
30 BOATS
35 BOATS
40 BOATS
45 BOATS
50 BOATS
55 BOATS
60 BOATS
BIG TROUT
$500.00
$590.00
$680.00
$770.00
$860.00
$950.00
$1,040.00
1ST PLACE TROUT
$1,510.00
$1,765.00
$2,020.00
$2,275.00
$2,530.00
$2,785.00
$3,040.00
2ND PLACE TROUT
$1,000.00
$1,180.00
$1,360.00
$1,540.00
$1,720.00
$1,900.00
$2,080.00
3RD PLACE TROUT
$800.00
$920.00
$1,040.00
$1,160.00
$1,280.00
$1,400.00
$1,520.00
4TH PLACE TROUT
$580.00
$675.00
$770.00
$865.00
$960.00
$1,055.00
$1,150.00
5 TH PLACE TROUT
$400.00
$460.00
$520.00
$580.00
$640.00
$700.00
$760.00
1ST PLACE REDFISH
$1,250.00
$1,465.00
$1,680.00
$1,895.00
$2,110.00
$2,325.00
$2,540.00
2ND PLACE REDFISH
$760.00
$885.00
$1,010.00
$1,135.00
$1,260.00
$1,385.00
$1,510.00
3RD PLACE REDFISH
$400.00
$460.00
$520.00
$580.00
$640.00
$700.00
$760.00
OFFSHORE PAYBACK
20 Boats
25 Boats
30 Boats
35 Boats
40 Boats
45 Boats
50 Boats
BIG KING
$1,000.00
$1,250.00
$1,500.00
$1,750.00
$2,000.00
$2,250.00
$2,500.00
1ST PLACE KING
$2,750.00
$3,440.00
$4,130.00
$4,820.00
$5,510.00
$6,200.00
$6,890.00
2ND PLACE KING
$1,750.00
$2,180.00
$2,610.00
$3,040.00
$3,470.00
$3,900.00
$4,330.00
3RD PLACE KING
$1,000.00
$1,250.00
$1,500.00
$1,750.00
$2,000.00
$2,250.00
$2,500.00
1ST PLACE GROUPER
$1,000.00
$1,250.00
$1,500.00
$1,750.00
$2,000.00
$2,250.00
$2,500.00
2ND PLACE GROUPER
$700.00
$880.00
$1,060.00
$1,240.00
$1,420.00
$1,600.00
$1,780.00
3RD PLACE GROUPER
$400.00
$500.00
$600.00
$700.00
$800.00
$900.00
$1,000.00
WILD CARD
$1,000.00
$1,250.00
$1,500.00
$1,750.00
2,000.00
$2,250.00
$2,500.00
1st Annual Reeling for Rock Charity Fishing Tournament
October 8 & 9, 2010
PLATINUM $3,000 sponsorship:
Name on “Platinum Sponsor” banner
Name AND logo on shirt, all literature, media releases
If fishing the tournament, 50% off Entry Fee
GOLD $2,000 sponsorship:
Name on “Gold Sponsor” banner
Name on shirt, and all literature
If fishing the tournament, 25% off Entry Fee
SILVER $1,000 sponsorship:
Name on “Silver Sponsor” banner
Name on towel & all literature
If fishing the tournament, 10% off Entry Fee
BRONZE $500 sponsorship:
Name on banner
Name on sponsorship literature
Donations:
Name on sponsorship literature
Sponsors who wish their name and logo on the tournament T-shirt must have all paperwork completed and mailed by September 17, 2010. All sponsors will be given the opportunity to obtain exclusive logo endorsement on certain grab bag items. Such as Grab bag it self, caps/visors, koozies, float key chain ECT. Email me for any questions at ReelingforRock@gmail.com thanks.
SPONSORSHIP
Platinum Sponsor: $3,000 __________________________________
Gold Sponsor: $2,000 ______________________________________
Silver Sponsor: $1,000 _____________________________________
Bronze Sponsor: $500 ______________________________________
Raffle Prize Donation:
______________________________________
Total amount enclosed: _______________________
Please send all donations/raffle prize donations to:
“Reeling For Rock”
Attn: Erik Peden
2707 N Morgan st
Tampa Fl 33602
PH: 813-323-8097
All Proceeds to Benefit:
The John Sydney Hudson III Memorial Fund and his family
1st Annual
October 8 & 9, 2010
“REELING FOR ROCK”
TOURNAMENT RULES
RULES ACCEPTANCE
1. It is the responsibility of the Captain, crew, and anglers to read, understand, and abide by the tournament rules, including any and all special instructions and/or modifications announced during the Captain’s meeting.
2. It is required that a representative from each team attend the Captain’s meeting on Friday, October 8, 2010. At that time, a chip will be handed out with a boat number, which must be returned by the scheduled weigh-in time.
3. This tournament will expect the highest level of integrity and sportsmanship from
all participants.
ENTRY DEADLINE
1. 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 1, 2010. Any entry received after October 1, 2010 will result in a $50 penalty.
2. Shirts and angler buckets are only guaranteed for teams registered on or before October 1.
3.Late entry will be taken up until 6:00pm Friday October 8, 2010 at Gators.
ENTRY FEE
1. Entry fee is $600 per boat competing in the Offshore Tournament (Kingfish, grouper, and wildcard) maximum of 6 people, including captain.
2. Entry fee is $300 per boat competing in the Inshore Tournament (trout and redfish) maximum of 4 people, including captain.
3. Optional Calcutta competing for Inshore Redfish and Offshore Grouper will be determined at Captains Meeting. Calcutta is for heaviest one fish for each division.
CAPTAIN’S MEETING
1. There will be a MANDTORY captains meeting Friday, October 8, 2010, 6:30 p.m., being held at Gators Café – John’s Pass.
2. At least one member of each team MUST be present. All anglers are encouraged to attend this meeting.
BOAT NUMBERS
1. Each tournament vessel will receive their entry number chip at registration and shall be required to return chip at the designated point that will be announced at the captain’s meeting.
HOURS OF COMPETITION
1. Fisherman may leave out from any location and at any time. However, lines may not enter water until 5:30 a.m. If it is determined that any angler begins fishing prior to 5:30 a.m., their whole team will be disqualified.
2. Chips must be returned to the designated area (announced at captain’s meeting) for inshore by 5:30, with those with fish to proceed to scales. Chips must be returned to the designated area (announced at captain’s meeting) for offshore by 6:30, with those with fish to proceed to scales.
3. All inshore and offshore teams may deliver entries by land or sea to designated area (announced at captain’s meeting) deadlines still apply.
4. Official time will be kept by the Tournament Director.
FISHING RULES
1. Current Federal and State laws will apply.
2. During competition hours, there will be no more than 6 persons, including captain, on any one entered boat for offshore and 4 persons, including captain, for inshore.
3. All fish must be caught on rod and reel, no electric reels, or long lines are allowed.
4. Wading is permitted, but vessel must remain moored at all times when angler is not in boat.
5. All boats MUST return to Gators Cafe with chip. If, for some reason, there is an emergency, the captain must contact the Tournament Director by 5:00 p.m. via cell phone number or VHF channel number given at captain’s meeting.
PERMITS/LICENSES
1. Registered boats and anglers must comply with all Federal and State laws regarding fishing licenses, size limits, bag limits, and any other applicable regulation.
WEIGHING FISH
1. Weigh in for inshore will begin at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. for offshore. Final time for chips to be returned is 5:30 p.m. for inshore and 6:30 p.m. for offshore.
2. Once a fish is entered, it may not be substituted for a larger fish. There will be only one trip to the scale allowed for each boat. Once the fish is weighed in, you may not resume fishing for this tournament.
3. Failure to return chip to designated area by designated time will result in a 5 lb. deduction for every 5 minutes. If over 15 minutes late, you will be automatically disqualified.
4. Even if there are no fish for your team to be weighed in, you must return your chip. If no chip is received, we will assume there is a boat/motor problem and call the coast guard.
5. Fish must be in edible condition and not marred or mauled in anyway. Fish may be tested for freshness.
6. Inshore, maximum number of fish to be weighed in will be 4 trout and 1 redfish per boat. Offshore, maximum number of fish to be weighed in will be 3 kingfish and 2 grouper
Per boat, plus 1 wildcard fish. Wildcard fish must be one of the following: Amberjack, Cobia, Dolphin, Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo. ALL FISH MUST MEET STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING LENGTH. Short fish brought to the scale will result in disqualification of that fish.
7. Before leaving the scale area, the presenting angler must sign the official tournament weigh in form.
8. The weigh master and/or tournament committee reserves the right to refuse to weigh any fish that does not meet the tournament rules.
9. All anglers must take own fish back. Tournament officials are not responsible for ANY fish.
PRIZE PAYMENTS
1. Guaranteed payback of 80% of entry money. As shown in winnings break down sheet.
2. All prize payments will be made directly to the captain of the boat immediately following the final weigh in.
3. Captains will have the responsibility of distributing the winnings to their anglers.
BOAT SUBSTITUTION
1. Substitutions are permitted for mechanical failure only.
2. Any substitutions must be reported to the tournament official prior to the start of fishing.
INSPECTION OF BOATS
1. The tournament director and/or rules committee reserves the right to inspect any and all boats entered in the competition.
WEATHER CANCELLATION
1. To be determined by tournament director at the captain’s meeting.
2. There will be no refunds. The tournament will be rescheduled at a later date.
PROCEDURE IN EVENT OF TIE
1. If two or more entries in any category are the exact weight, the winner shall be determined by the EARLIEST DATE ENTRY FORM RECEIVED.
RULES VIOLATION
1. The penalty for any violation of any of the rules is disqualification, with tournament fees NOT refundable. Polygraph may be used for all winners.
LIABILITY RELEASE
1. It is understood that all registered participants and their companions, crewmembers, and observers participating or observing in this tournament enter at their own risk.
2. The participants, companions, crew members, observers hereby indemnify and agree to save harmless the tournament, Gators Cafe, all directors, volunteers, agents, partners, members, sponsors, attorneys or any other person associated with this tournament from
and against any and all claims that arise from or in connection with any negligent act or omission of the tournament indemnified parties.
3. All persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of this tournament at Gators Cafe, whether individual or corporation, shall have no liability whatsoever for any special, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary and/or any other damage including without limitation, any damages arising from libel, slander, loss, damage, negligence, harm, injury and death.
4. Participants specifically consent to the use of any photography in which they appear, or audio recording, by the tournament for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, resale, advertising and promotional material without compensation or restriction of any kind.
5. This Liability Release shall be binding upon the participants and their heirs, representatives, successors and assigns. By entering the above stated tournament and paying the entry fee, participants acknowledge that they have read and are bound by same.
MUST OBEY ALL “NO WAKE” ZONES
RESPECT WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND COMMITTEE, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS,
AND GATORS CAFE AT ALL TIMES.
Any questions, please contact Erik Peden at 813-323-8097 or ReelingforRock@gmail.com.
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