2012 Official Rules and Regulations

ENTRY FEE

$200.00 per boat received by July 9, 2012. Registration fees increase to $250.00 per boat after July 9, 2012. All registered boats must declare which tournament they are participating (Inshore or Offshore). Entrance fees include eligibility to all prizes, one tournament t-shirt, 2 dinner tickets, beverages and entertainment throughout the event. Please go to the registration page to print off a registration form and mail to tournament headquarters. No brochures for the event will be mailed this year. You can register in person at Avalon Pointe Marina.

ENTRY DEADLINE

Entries must be received by close of Captain’s Meeting July 19, 2012.

CAPTAINS MEETING

Captains Meeting will be held on July 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Avalon Marine Center. At least one representative from each boat must be present.

FISHING DATES AND HOURS

The tournament fishing days are Friday July 20th and Saturday July 21st. Fishing hours are from 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM. No lines or chumming of any kind is permitted in the water previous to the starting time.  Any fish hooked prior to the stop fish time of 3:30 may be played until boated or released. Weather day Sunday, July 22, 2012.

BOUNDRIES

Offshore participants may not exceed 100 nautical miles from Townsend’s or Cape May Inlet. Participants are prohibited from laying out over night. All boats must depart on the morning of the fishing day and any boats not in compliance will be disqualified. Inshore / Near Shore Boundaries are set at 15 miles from Shoreline.  All of the Delaware Bay is within the boundaries of the tournament.

WEATHER OR KNOT

Fishing will be on the scheduled days and is Captains choice. Fishing by any one boat in either tournament on any of the fishing days or full or partial day constitutes an official tournament and prizes awarded. If by chance the fishing days and weather day is canceled by extraordinary extreme weather or natural disaster 50% of the registration money will be refunded and 90% of the calcutta money will be refunded. All non-refundable registration and calcutta monies will be donated to the charity. The decision to cancel the tournament will be made by the Tournament Director. All participants enter this tournament at their own risk and discretion and will accept full responsibility for their own boat and crew.

ROD, REELS & BAIT

It is the responsibility of the Captains and Anglers of each vessel to follow all Local, State, and Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations (No Commercial Licenses will be honored). No prizes will be rewarded to any entry not in compliance with these regulations. I.G.F.A. all tackle rules apply unless otherwise noted or discussed prior to fishing. This is a rod and reel event; no nets or other devices will be permitted. There are no limits on the number of lines or teasers (Inshore and Offshore). Spreader Bars are permitted.

WEIGHING YOUR CATCH

All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in no later than 7:00PM on the scheduled fishing days. Anglers are not required to dock at Avalon Marine Center, but must report to either the Avalon or Cape May weigh stations by the deadline for all eligible fish to count. The main (Northern) weigh station is located at Avalon Marine Center and the Southern weight station is located at Harbor View Marina in Cape May. If any question arises as to the qualifications of a fish, tournament officials have the option of gutting and/or retaining the fish for judges’ inspection and future reference. Fish must be in a fresh and edible condition. Judges decision is final.

THE PRIZES

First, second and third heaviest fish in each category of the Inshore and Offshore Tournament (Tuna, Dolphin, Weakfish and Flounder) will be awarded cash prizes. First prize is $1,000.00*, second prize $500.00* and third prize is $250.00* in each category. The Classic Calcutta will be available at the Captain's Meeting.

*The main prize money is based on a field of 80 boats registered

COMMUNICATION

All communication between judges at the tournament headquarters and fishermen during fishing times will be monitored on VHF channel 74. Tournament Chairman can be reached at 302-668-6022

ADDITIONAL RULES & REGULATIONS

• All boats must be registered and paid in full prior to the end of the Captains Meeting on July 19, 2012. Registration fees are non-refundable.

• Boats that are registered in the Inshore Tournament (Flounder / Weakfish) cannot compete in the Offshore Tournament (Tuna / Dolphin) and vice versa. No prizes will be awarded to any entry competing in event not specified.

• The Jersey Shore Classic is a strong advocate of catch and release and conservation.

• Any protests must be submitted in writing to the Tournament Director by no later than 7:30PM on Saturday, July 23, 2011. The Rules Committee at their discretion may use polygraph test on any Captain, crew member or angler to reach a decision. By virtue of your paid entry all participants agree to the final decision of the Rules Committee.

• The tournament and its sponsors are not responsible for the conduct, personal injury, damages or negligence on the part of any participant.

• The Tournament Committee reserves the right to inspect any boats entered into the tournament without notice.

• Any last minute changes to the rules will be announced at the Captain’s Meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2011.