Fishing for Kids Fishing Tournament
Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta
WHERE: LAKE ALLATOONA
DATE: 5/2/2015 (SATURDAY)
(Glade Marina will be the Starting/Ending point)
Registration: 6-6:45a
Tournament from 7am till 2:30pm- All fish in Before 3pm
Prizes for Biggest Largemouth Bass/Black Crappie & Striper will be awarded for both categories
of fishing (From Boat & From Shore)
- Win a $5,000 check for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by catching the first Lake Allatoona
record breaking fish in any of the above categories!
Team Names:______________________________ / _________________________________
Addresses:__________________________________/ _________________________________
City: ______________________________________/ _________________________________
Zip & State:____________/___________ /____________/__________________
TEAM E-MAIL CONTACT:___________________________PHONE #_______________________
TEAM SPONOSR IF ANY: __________________________________________________
Early Registration Donation before April 2,2015 is Adults $40 & Kids $20. After this date, the
Donation is Adults $50 & Kids $25.* All kids must have parental or guardian signed permission
to participate. Online registration at https://giving.choa.org/fishforkids.
Checks or Money Orders can be sent to "Fishing for Kids, 6435 Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock, Ga.
30189-Attn: CMNH". ALL CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS ARE TO BE MADE OUT TO CHILDRENS
MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS. Tax Deductible Receipts will be passed out at marina
registration check-ins along with sponsorship goodie bags and more.
Enclosed is $_______for our team.
#Adult(s) _____ Kid*_____ (Paid by Credit Card) ______
* All applicable Georgia State Fishing Rules will apply for this tournament. PLEASE READ ON-LINE or
pick-up a copy at your local sporting/retail stores. Their will be a total of 25 slots for Teams fishing
from shore and 75 slots for those fishing from a boat.
Please check your category of fishing: Motorized Boat/Kayak-Canoe-other:__ OR- Shore Fishing:___
Additional information will be sent via e-mail and/or available at registration. All participants must sign
a Hold Harmless Release and turn in at registration prior to fishing.
KIDS LIABILITY/PARTICIPATION WAIVER FOR CMNH'S "Fishing for Kids" TOURNAMENT
Parents/Guardians entering their child(ren) into this one day fishing tournament assume all liability for
any and all accidents or injuries that may occur. They assume all responsibility for any and all actions by
their children. CMNH and its sponsors, contributors, volunteers or organizers are not liable for any
injuries or accidents incurred while participating in the May 2nd, 2015 "Fishing for Kids" Tournament.
IMPORTANT: This must be signed by a consenting Parent or Guardian
Child's Full Name:_____________________________________ DOB:_____________________
Parent or Guardian Signature:_________________________________________________________
Relationship:______________________________ Phone Contact:___________________________
EVENT INFORMATION
Type of Event: One Day Fishing Event on Saturday May 2, 2015
Where: Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County Ga./ Glade Marina
Times: Tournament starts at 7am and ends at 2:30pm. All fish in No Later than 3pm.
Registration: Beginning at 6am thru 6:50am at Glade Marina. Refreshments will be served.
Participation: Minimum Estimated participation is 50 people (25 Teams of two)/Maximum estimation is
100 teams of 2 or 200 people. Estimated breakdown of Adults versus Kids (Under 16) is 60% Adults and
40% Kids.
Breakdown of Fishing Venue: 25 teams of two fishing from Shore/75 teams from boats-MAX
Types of Fish Category: Largemouth Bass/Black Crappie/Striped Bass
Lake Allatoona Records for above species: Largemouth - 16lbs 9oz- Set 08/31/1982
Black Crappie-3lbs- Set 03/27/1967 - Striped Bass - 42lbs- Set 02/15/2002 (Source- Georgia Outdoor
News-Daryl Kirby -Managing Editor-1-800-438-4663/Dated 1/22/2015.
Safety Tips: (A) Everyone should have a personal floatation device to be worn when on or near the water
while fishing. (B) If fishing from shore, wear sturdy shoes that support your feet and ankles when
walking on rocks etc.. (C) Have a cell phone readily accessible to use in case of an emergency (D) Pack
Rain Gear, water, first aid items, etc... to help you deal with weather conditions. (E) Always be mindful of
your surroundings (Animals/Reptiles/Stumps/Etc...) to avoid unnecessary problems. (F) Put Safety first in
everything you do
OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE MAY 2ND, 2015 CMNH FISHING FOR KIDS TOURNAMENT
1) All participants MUST register and pay before fishing.
2) The Fishing Tournament officially begins at 7am & Ends at 2:30pm. (No Fishing Before)
3) The Official Weigh-in for the Tournament ends at 3:30pm.
4) Observe and respect other participants around you at all times.
5) Alcohol or controlled substances are not allowed at this event.
6) The biggest fish category for both fishing venues will be determined by weight.
7) Live Bait and Artificial will be allowed as long as it is within the prescribed limits of the Georgia
Department Sport Fishing Regulations/Department of Natural Resources.
8) Boats will be sent off in different flights dependent upon their registration time. Those teams fishing
from shore will be given a map with info on fishing spots available around Glade Marina.
9) Kids MUST HAVE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN with them at all times and have their signed release.
10) Participants MUST be present to win a prize.
11) Only keep fish you will be consuming that weekend or may qualify for a prize.
12) All decisions made by the Tournament Director are final.
LIABILITY AND DECISIONS
13) Each participant that registers to participate in the CMNH Fishing for Kids Fishing Tournament agrees
to hold the sponsors, contributors, organizers, and event volunteers harmless from any liability of any
nature and kind for any injuries and or damages suffered during or after the period of the CMNH Fishing
for Kids Fishing Tournament.
14) There is no minimum age for participants; however, all minors MUST be with a Parent or Guardian.
15) All participants agree to abide by the Official Rules & Regulations and agree that failure to comply
with any of the rules will result in automatic disqualification, forfeiture of all prizes/recognition as a prize
winner.
16) The organizers reserve the right to amend, add to, remove or otherwise change any of the rules and
regulations for this event, without prior notice, if it is deemed by them to be in the best interest of all
parties involved in the Tournament.
17) All participants agree to give CMNH Fishing for Kids Fishing Tournament full rights for promotional or
commercial purposes of their likeness in any photograph and or video taken during the Tournament.
Participant Signed Acknowledgement: ___________________________________ Date:_____________
Parent/Guardian Signature for Minor:____________________________________ Date:____________