Manasquan Reservoir Limited
Inaugural Open Tournament
April 4, 2015 – 8AM- 3 PM
Park opens at 7 AM
$100 per boat includes $4 Lunker Entry
$6 additional Ramp Fee must be paid at Ranger Station at the ramp
Boat numbers assigned as applications are received. Make entry fee check ($100 per boat)
payable to the Northeast Military Division. Registration check, signed application (boater
and rider) and copy of boater’s insurance must be received by March 28, 2015.
Field limited to 20 boats - NO late registrations at the ramp
Boat/Livewell check and Pre-Tournament Meeting 7:30AM - FIVE bass limit per boat
½ Pound penalty for each bass not released alive (Lunkers must be released alive)
FISH ALONE OR WITH A BUDDY!
74% Pay-Outs based on 20 boats
1st Place
$700 –
Plus - 1 Year Free access to MapperMaps.com
- $50 Ranger Wear Gift Card for each Team Member
2nd Place
$350
rd
3 Place
$210
th
4 Place
$140
Lunker $80
Tackle Packs and other Prizes awarded to 5th – 10th place thanks to
Gift Bags will be given to all Participants Thanks To
Tournament Sponsored by
Northeast Military Division of the National Bass Anglers Association
Manasquan Reservoir Limited
TOURNAMENT RULES: This is an electric motor only reservoir. Each boat must have a working livewell.
Each participant must wear a life jacket. Anglers failing the boat check will not receive a refund. Official time
will be announced during the pre-tournament meeting; late penalty will be one pound per minute
(disqualification after 10 minutes). No fishing within 100 feet of an anchored tournament boat. No one may
leave the boat to catch or land a fish. No natural bait is permitted. All local, state and federal laws and
regulations on boating and fishing apply. FIVE bass limit per boat (12 inch minimum). Official weigh-in bags
must be used. One courtesy check (without penalty) per bag will be allowed. Only one fish per boat will be
weighed for lunker. Use of alcohol or drugs will result in disqualification. Minimum age: Boater 18, rider 10.
Failure to abide by rules/laws or sportsmanship & integrity, after review by the tournament committee, may
result in a team DQ.
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GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: By signing this release and
waiver of rights, I am giving up my right to sue the Northeast Military Division, the National Bass Anglers
Association, TBF, their members, sponsors, directors and officers, and releasing them and holding them
harmless even from the effects of their own negligence, for any personal injuries I may sustain while
participating in said tournament. I understand that this release is legally binding, and even if I am injured or
killed due to negligence or wrongful conduct of Northeast Military Division, National Bass Anglers
Association, TBF, and/or their members, sponsors, directors and officers, that I cannot sue or make any claim to
recover for such injuries. If someone intentionally injures me, the release will not prevent me from suing them
or making a claim for personal injuries. This release is intended to be binding upon my spouse, my estate, my
personal representative and/or my beneficiaries or dependants. I understand that there is good and valuable
consideration for the making of this release. I understand that I am giving up the right to sue members of the
Northeast Military Division, National Bass Anglers Association and TBF, and/or their members, sponsors,
directors and officers, and that they are giving up the right to sue me. I understand that I do not need to sign this
release, waiver and hold harmless agreement, and that I am not forced to sign this release and waiver. However,
unless I sign this waiver, intending it to be binding, I cannot participate in the fishing tournament (s) on April 4,
2015. Obtain low boat numbers by registering early. (Check payable to Northeast Military Division)
Boaters Name ______________________________________Phone_______________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
Boat Ins. Co. Name__________________________________Policy #_____________________________
Boat Model_________________________________Reg. # on boat_______________________________
Rider’s Name_______________________________________Phone______________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
Boater Signature________________________________________________________________________
Rider’s Signature_______________________________________________________________________
Questions? Call Sean Combs (C) 848-333-3809
(Save this cell phone number for on the water emergencies)
Mail application, copy of boat insurance and check to Sean Combs, postmarked by March 28, 2015
PO BOX 936, Jackson, New Jersey 08527
*No Refunds will be granted for any reason except upon tournament cancellation
NORTHEAST MILITARY DIVISION
INFORMATION POINTS
• Open to all DOD Id Card Holders and former/retired members with a DD214 or equivalent including
National Guard, and Reserves and dependents. Civilians allowed with a qualifying team member.
• Unique point’s format allows military members to remain competitive within the Division even with
missed tournaments. No other division or series offers this.
• Fish 4 weekend events to qualify for the STATE and National championship
• Top Team gains automatic birth to State Championship
• Top 20% of each State Championship tournament advance to a TRUE National Championship,
WITH a travel stipend to help offset the cost of travel expenses to the National Championship!
• Payouts increased to 74%
• Super Big Bass is now FREE fully funded by NBAA
• Build camaraderie with other members, divisions, and their members
• Compete on the best waters the Northeast has to offer; Champlain(NY) George (NY), Hopatcong
(NJ), Candlewood (CT), Mahopac(NY), Hudson River (NY), Greenwood (NJ), Delaware River (NJ)
* scheduled may include other locations, not all listed above.
• This format embraces the “core” of the NBAA values: Letting the everyday local angler have a shot
at fishing a true state and national championship event at the lowest possible cost!
• Reports, points, results & data for all events reported through NBAA Website
NBAA MEMBER BENEFITS!
• America’s fastest growing national team circuit! Fish with your friends, and qualify for big dollar
state and national events!
• Join NBAA online at www.nbaa-bass.com with a new angler friendly process!
• Fish Local Tournaments NEAR you travel only when you want to!
• Member only promotions, discounts and chances to WIN –Equipment, Trolling Motors, Graphs,
Batteries, Apparel and more!
• Flexible Tournament Trails to fit any schedule, time frame or age group.
• Fish your way to a true National Championship, with a PAID travel stipend to help get you there!
• Angler of The Year Prizes and Awards for each state and nationally
• Special prize for the team or angler that fishes the MOST NBAA events in every state.
• Only $40 a year membership to NBAA Required
FOR MORE INFORMATION: email Sean Combs, Director, Northeast Military Division at
[email protected] or call 848-333-3809
Website: http://directornbaanemd.wix.com/NEMilitaryDivision
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com//NEMilitaryDivision
ATTENTION BASS ANGLERS MapperMaps.com • Everyone is eligible to participate! Open to civilians and anyone who possesses a DOD ID Card or DD214 or equivalent document. [Active, Prior Service, Veterans & Retired Armed Forces members, incl. National Guard and Reserves and dependents] (One team member must meet the DoD requirement above) • Participate as Team* and Qualify for State and National Championships • Cash and prizes awarded at every event. in awards at each tournament 74%** of Entry Fees paid back st
(Example: Based on 15 entries, 1 Place receives $525, 2nd Receives $315, 3rd Receives $210) • Scoring format allows members to remain competitive in Angler of the Year and Final Standings even if you miss tournaments due to military, family, or other obligations • Compete at the Best Fisheries in the Northeast: Hopatcong (NJ), Greenwood (NJ), Champlain (NY), George (NY), Candlewood (CT), Lilinonah (CT), Zoar (CT), Mahopac (NY), Hudson and Delaware Rivers and others $40 National Bass Anglers Association annual membership is required for each team member Contact: [email protected] Visit NBAA-‐Bass.com for more information or visit us on Facebook @ NBAA -‐ Northeast Military Division *Team Consists of a single Angler/boater, or Angler/Co-‐Angler pair ** Ramp fees, if charged, are deducted from awards All events are fully sanctioned and insured through the National Bass Angers Association ! WEBSITE: directornbaanemd.wix.com/nemilitarydivision [email protected] EMAIL "