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American Bass/Ranger Boats North Team Classic Pre-Tournament Issue

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2018 American Bass/Ranger Boats North Team Classic

Who will win the 2018 American Bass/Ranger Boats North Team Classic

SHASTA LAKE

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This is a two day Team Championship on Friday & Saturday, November 2nd & 3rd, 2018. All competing anglers must qualify to be invited to this event. Qualifying is accomplished by competing through the 2018 American Bass season. This event has a $200 basic event fee that features a 100% payback. The winning team is awarded a Ranger/Mercury boat package. The winning team receives the amazing Ranger RT188 Aluminum rigged with a Mercury 115 outboard and Lowrance HDS7. PLUS...If the winning team is Ranger Cup qualified and is compliant at this event, they will receive an upgrade to the Ranger Z518 with a Mercury 150 Outboard and Lowrance HDS7! The 100% cash payback will be awarded to 2nd place through the position representing 20% of the field participants. There is a $40 event fee to cover Insurance/Lake Fees, etc. There will be a total of $240 in entry options available that feature a 100% payback. All options also payback 100%, 1st place will recieve any option money earned. PLUS...There will be great prizes awarded. Every team that attends the awards ceremony will receive either cash awards or products from our spon-sors. Everyone will win! Congratulations if you are a qualifier. If you did not qualify in 2018, plan to compete and qualify in 2019!

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Daiwa Prizes to be Awarded at the North Team Classic!American Bass Association is proud and excited to announce the Daiwa 2018 Champi-onship Events Awards!Like you needed another reason to fish the richest championships in the west – Well Daiwa offers up a bunch More!

• DAIWA “Just Show Up and Fish J-Braid Bonus” That’s Right, show up with reels ready and receive 150 yard spools of Daiwa’s new J-Braid at registration. One spool per angler must be qualified and attend registration.

The awards below are per team prizes. Must be present at awards ceremony to re-ceive. You do not need to enter any options to win!

TOURNAMENT AWARDS:• Daiwa Championship Event Daily Big Bass – (1) Fuego Rod• Daiwa Championship Event Biggest Bass Overall – (1) Tatula (Type R) Reel• Daiwa Championship Event Daily Big Stringer – (2) Fuego Rods• Daiwa Championship Event Biggest Stringer – (2) Fuego Reels•Daiwa“ComeBackKids”–Highestfinishingtop10team,makingthebig-

gest move up from day 1! – (2) Fuego Rods•DaiwaHardLuckShouldhavestayinbedaward–Thetop10day1teamthatfellthemostpositionsonday2finishingthelowest.(2)FuegoRod/ReelCombos

• Daiwa Team Great Effort First out of the money - (2) Fuego Rods•DaiwaHighestFinishingAOYTeam–AwardedtothehighestfinishingAmericanBass2018AnglersoftheYearinattendanceattheawards(2)FuegoRod/ReelCombos.

•Therewillbeaspecialawardtoeachofthechampionshipeventqualified“youthanglers”(under18)atthedriversmeeting.Youthmustbepresentandenteredintheevent.

Plus… There will be several additional Daiwa prizes at the awards on the famous American Bass Prize table for team that finish out of the money!!!

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Thereisa$200basicentryfeeattheNorthTeamClassic.This$200basicentrywillbepaidback100%inthefollowingmanner.AmericanBasswillalsoofferOptionsforachanceatthousandsmorecashwinnings.AmericanBassoptionsalsofeaturea100%payback.

PaybackSchedule:The$200entryfeeispaidback100%ThenumbersyouseeonthispageDONOTincludetheoptionwinnings.Theoptionspayback100%butcannotbeaccuratelypredictedasitisthechoiceofeachteamwhich,ifany,optionstheyenter.

Herearetwosamplepaybacksforthebasic$200entryfee.The$200entryfeewillbefeaturea100%paybacknomatterhowmanyteamscompete.Theexamplesbelowareifthereare70,80,90or100boats:

90Boats1 Ranger/Mercury/ Lowrance Boat Package!2 $4,0003 $2,5004 $1,5005 $1,0006 $1,0007 $1,0008 $1,0009 $1,00010 $1,00011-18$500Total=$18,000

HowManySpotsGetPaid:Hereisasampleofthelowestpositiontoreceiveacheckbasedonthenumberofboatsinthisevent.Thissampleshowsiftherearebetween70and114boats.Thisisforplacemoney,Optionswillbepaidtotheteamthatwinstheoption,nomatterwhatplacetheyfinish.


PAYBACKS AT THE 2018 AMERICAN BASS/RANGER BOATS

NORTH TEAM CLASSIC!



Thesepaybacksrepresentthe100%paybackofthe$200basicentryfee. This does not count option winnings!

100-104boats=20thPlace105-109boats=21stPlace110-114boats=22ndPlace

85-89boats=17thPlace90-94boats=18thPlace95-99boats=19thPlace

70-74boats=14thPlace75-79boats=15thPlace80-84boats=16thPlace

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Due to these events being Team Tournaments, there are sometimes concerns about rules being followed. To insure the integrity of Showcase Team events, American Bass has Truth Verification exams which are administered by professional examiners dur-ing or at the conclusion of the events. Any contestant competing in this event may be asked, and must submit to a Voice Stress, Polygraph or other truth verification examina-tion upon request by tournament officials. Successful completion of an exam is required for any team to be declared as the winner when the examination services are provided. Successful completion is at the discretion of the tournament officials and the examiners. Their decision is final. American Bass has used these services since 1990. We have never had a team fail the exam. However, we have had teams decline to take an exam-ine. None of these teams have been the leader at any of our events at the time of the exam. The weights for teams refusing to take take the exam were zeroed at that event and they are banned from future American Bass events.

If any angler will not agree to submission to a truth verification exam, that angler/team needs to withdraw prior to the start of competition. Any angler who refuses prior to com-petition will be refunded their entry for that event and will be ineligible for that event and future events. Any angler who refuses after the event has started, or at the conclusion of an event, will forfeit any winnings that they would have been earned if they had suc-cessfully completed the exam and will be ineligible for future events.

In our 35+ year history we have had very few problems. We are committed to stay vigi-lant in maintaining the integrity of our events. We are not trying to sound punitive, we just want to make it clear to everyone that this is a very important tool in our effort to make big-money team tournament meet the highest standards.

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Lake Picachos is Mexico’s newest and hottest bass lake! A real bass factory!!!

Lake Picachos is located approximately 30 miles northeast of the famous beach resort city of Mazatlán. The drive from the Mazatlán Airport to lake is just under 1 hour and the drive from the lake to 5-star El Cid Resorts, the first class hotel our an-glers stay their last night, is only a short 45 minutes drive. This lake is by far the easiest and most accessible than all other lakes we’ve promoted and operated on…ever! The Picachos Dam construction started in 2006 on the Presidio River, which is the main river that feeds into Lake Picachos. Construction of the dam was completed in 2009. The lake is simply filthy with bass from 2 – 5 pounds! There are also MUCH larger bass in the lake with the lake record already being 12 pounds! Picachos is on the same level of oth-er famous bass lakes when they first opened. Lakes such as Guerrero, Comedero and El Salto…all lakes that were famous for producing 100 – 200 bass per day in the 2 – 5 pound class. What makes Picachos rank slightly ahead of those lakes is that it already has some Florida strain bass that weigh in excess of 10 pounds…and of course it’s much easier to access. Picachos is very brushy and heavy with cover! This lake is a spinnerbait fisherman’s paradise! While most lures in the tackle bag will work at any given time, the lake will produce more and possibly bigger bass on spinnerbaits, lizards, Sen-kos, Flukes and shallow running crankbaits. Also, the topwa-ter action in the morning and afternoons can be phenomenal. Pop-R’s and Super Spooks have been the big producers!

– EL SALTO – The Most Famous Bass

Fishing Lake in the World Mexico’s Lake El Salto is the most famous bass fishing lake in the world. This reputation has been due to the thou-sands of huge bass that have been caught and released back in to the lake by Americans. We built the very first lodge on the water at El Salto about 15 years ago and the fishing just keeps getting better!

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Mexico’s Lake Comedero might be the best Bass lake in the world. After several year, this lake is re-open to bass fishing! There are a very limited number of spots available, call Jim Waits for information.

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Schedule of Events2018 American Bass/Ranger Boats North Team Classic

TournamentHeadquarters:Bridge Bay Resort 10300 Bridge Bay Rd, Redding, CA 96003 (800) 752-9669RoomReservations:Call (800) 752-9669 Registration/Meeting/Awards:“The Cookhouse” restaurant at Bridge Bay Resort. Launch/Weigh-in/TournamentOperations:Bridge Bay Resort 10300 Bridge Bay Rd, Redding, CA

96003 (800) 752-9669Launch/ParkingFees at Bridge Bay Resort: $20 per Day Parking Only: $12 per DayBoatSlips:$25 per Night (Limited number available)

WednesdayOctober31st First day of official pre-tournament practice

There are no restrictions on pre-fishing prior to this day. Official pre-fish opens at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday. All Competitors are restricted to fish only with their 2018 season team partner that they qualified with, and will be competing with, for this event. No Guides may be used during the official Pre-tournament practice on Wednesday October 31st and Thursday November 1st. No “non-competitors” are allowed in competitors boats without prior approval by American Bass. This includes filming crew(s). The tournament director may grant permission for a child, wife or film crew to ride in the boat during the pre-fish days if it is approved prior to the first day of pre-fish. Call the American Bass office (714) 423-4532 if you would like approval. American Bass will evaluate the request and make a decision to allow or not allow. If any request is allowed the guest is not allowed to fish or contribute in any way to fishing activities. Competitors are allowed to fish alone, without their partner. Partners may pre-fish alone in two boats during the Official Pre-Fish. Teams must fish together in one boat during competition days.

Off-Limits Areas: • No fishing inside Bridge Bay Marina (from shore to 5 mph buoy). • Any area marked no fishing and/or no motor boats, etc. • No fishing at any gas dock. Stay clear of dock space or slips where gas pumps reach. No cast-

ing around or under docks where gas lines or fuel storage tanks are located. Respect all sig-nage which may restrict fishing around any gas dock. It does not matter if the gas pump service is open or closed.

• Any “special” definitions of off limits and/or additional off-limits may be discussed at the meeting. All anglers are responsible to abide by these off limits restrictions.

ThursdayNovember1st Second day of pre-tournament practice

The same Pre-fish restriction apply as on Wednesday. All fishing must cease, boats must be off the water or inside their launching marina by 4:00.

3:00-6:00PM:TOURNAMENTCHECK-IN/REGISTRATION Tournament registration will be held in the upstairs meeting room at “The Cook-

house” restaurant at Bridge Bay Resort.

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ThursdayNovember2nd(Continued) 7:00PM: MEETING The Tournament Meeting will be held in the upstairs meeting room at “The

Cookhouse” restaurant at Bridge Bay Resort. At least one member from each team should attend the Pre-Tournament

Meeting. This is a short meeting to highlight the schedule of events for the competition, to welcome all the competitors, and to address any special information/rules pertaining to this event. You are responsible for any and all information that is discussed at this meeting.

FridayNovember2nd5:00AM: 1stDAYOFCOMPETITION Bridge Bay Marina (Host Marina, livewell inspection and blast off location)

Teams may launch at any location and motor to Bridge Bay Marina. Any team that does not complete livewell inspection each day will forfeit that days weight. The National Anthem will play at Safe Light.

2:30PM: Weigh-in - Scales will be open. Weigh-in times and flights will be provided at the Thursday meeting. You must check in by your weigh-in time with the check-in boat.

SaturdayNovember3rd5:00AM: 2ndDAYOFCOMPETITION Bridge Bay Marina (Host Marina, livewell inspection and blast off location)

Teams may launch at any location and motor to Bridge Bay Marina. Any team that does not complete livewell inspection each day will forfeit that days weight. The National Anthem will play at Safe Light.

2:30PM: Weigh-in - Scales will be open. Weigh-in times and flights will be provided at the Thursday meeting. You must check in by your weigh-in time with the check-in boat.

6:00PM AWARDSCEREMONY(Approx.) The Awards Ceremony Tournament will be held in the upstairs meeting

room at “The Cookhouse” restraurant at Bridge Bay Resort.

This institution is operated under special use permit with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Checklist For Shasta Lake!q Confirmyourqualificationforthisevent.Youwillreceiveanemailverifyingthatyou

havequalified. Ifyoubelieve thatyouarequalifiedbutyouhavenot receivedanemailnotification,pleasecall(714)423-4532.Wemaynothaveyourcurrentemailonfile.Youmustfishaminimumof5eventsinasingleregionANDbeinthetop30intheoverall“yearend”pointsinthatregion.Or,youmusthaveaminimumof5eventsfortheseasonyearandbeinthetop50intheTraveler’sregion.AnglersthathavenotmetqualificationmayNOTcompeteinthisevent.Afinalcomputerdrivenscanreviewsallparticipantstoassurequalificationstatus.Thisprocesshasbeeninplaceformanyyears.Ifyournameisnotproperlydisplayedintheresults/standings,pleasecall(714)423-4532tocleanupyourmemberrecord.

q Pre-payevent/entryfeeof$240orincludeoptions(savestimeatregistration)bymailorphone.(Avoidthe$20lateregistrationfeeifyoudonotpre-payanything.)UsetheMail-inregistrationformonthenextpageorcall(714)423-4532.Checksandcreditcardsareacceptableforearlyentries.DeadlineformailingentriesisOctober26th,2018.Cash&CreditCardsonlyforregistrationpaymentsattheevent.NOchecksacceptedatthetournamentcheck-in.

q Checkyourmembershipexpirationdate,renewifnecessary.Yourexpirationdateisonyourmembershipcard.Youcanrenewbyphone(714)423-4532

q Complete2018/2019Waiver&Profileform-TheWaiver&MemberInformationformsarefoundonthefollowingpages.Print,completeandbringtotournamentregistra-tion.

q RoomorCampsitereserved-TheOfficialTournamentHousingandHeadquartersistheBridgeBayResort.BesuretoinformthereservationagentthatyouarefishingtheAmericanBasstournamentwhenyoumakeyourreservation.

Bridge Bay Resort 10300BridgeBayRd,Redding,CA96003

(800)752-9669

q IfyouareaRangerBoatsowner,registerforRangerCup.IfaRangerCupqualifiedangler wins they receive the awesome Ranger Boat Prize Upgrade! See page 6

q Makesureyouhavetheproperfishinglicense.

q ProfilePhotoswillbetakenatregistration,wearyourbestfishingshirt!

q Re-spool with fresh line for the awesome Shasta Lake Bass!!!

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2018 "American Bass North Team Classic" Mail-inEntryForm

ShastaLake-November2nd-3rd,2018DeadlineformailingentriesisOctober26th,2018

Please pre-register with at least the $240 entry/event fee to avoid $20 Late Registration Fee Added to all entries at event that do not pre-register

___________________________________________ ______________ Name (Boater) Member Number

___________________________________________ ______________ Name (Non-Boater) Member Number

Team #: _____________

Basic Entry: $200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200.00Event Fees (mandatory): $40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40.00 (Event fees include, Insurance, Conservation, etc.)

AMERICAN BASS OPTIONS(The first 4 options are paid for each individual day of competition. If you

select an option you are entered for both days.) Big Fish: $40 ($20 each day - Pays 3 Places). . . . . . . . . . $ _______Dr. Plots: $40 ($20 each day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _______Biggest Bass: $40 ($20 each day). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _______Big Bucks: $40 ($20 each day - Pays 3 Places) . . . . . . . . $ _______

Super Big Bucks: $80 (2-Day Total Wt. - Pays 3 Places) . . $ _______

Total: $ _______

Mail to: A.B.A. 12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Ste. B120, Seal Beach, CA 90740 $30 charge on all returned checks

If you have any questions please call American Bass at(562) 673-2396 or (714) 423-4532

A 5% convenience fee will be added to all credit card

transactions.

Enterbyphonewithyour credit card!

Please use this mail-in registration form to help speed up the tournament registration at the Team Classic or call to register by phone. • Please pay a minimum of the $240 mandatory fees by mail or phone. It is better to pay all

options in advance to save time at registration. (You can add options at the tournament registration.)• A $20 late registration fee will be added to all entries that do not pre-pay with at least the minimum

$240 ahead of time.• 5% phone/fax/convenience charge is applied to all phone and credit card entries. • Please fill out the Waiver and Member Information forms found on one of the following pages

(each partner) and bring it with you to the registration.

"ALL-IN"TOTAL=$480.00$500 for on-site registration w/o pre-registration

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Please pre-register with the minimum $240 fees. If possible please pre-register in full.

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2018/2019 Waiver/Release (Use this form for annual Membership & Renewal)This 'Waiver and Release' covers all 2018 through 2019 'American Bass®' Tournaments and Events.

All contestants must read, understand, agree to and sign this waiver prior to participating in any American Bass® event.In consideration of the acceptance of my entry in any and all 2018 through 2019 American Bass® Tournaments and events, I hereby waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims and damages which I may have or which may hereafter accrue to me against American Bass®, and all other promoters and sponsors of these events, the promoting clubs and organizations, officials, all municipalities, special districts and properties through which these events will be held or their respective officers, agents, representatives, successors, and/or assigns to any and all damages which may be sustained or suffered by me in connection with said associations with, and/or damages arising out of my traveling to, participating in or returning from these events. By signing this ‘Waiver and Release’ I am stating that I have read and I understand all rules for American Bass® events. All members must provide a tax Social Security Number for tax purposes. American Bass utilizes several forms of communication methods including websites, social media, emails and texting. American Bass does not use standard mail to communicate rules or other program information. It is the responsibility of each individual to obtain program information (including sponsor contingency programs), event information, rule information, etc. through the methods utilized by American Bass. American Bass can always be reached by phone to update contact information or to verify current communication methods. (714) 423-4532. I understand, per rule #1, that if I am involved in a protest or rules violation that the results of the event are pending the review of the head tournament director of American Bass® to be completed within 72 hours of the event or upon completion of the investigation. I also understand that if I am involved in the dispute that I may be asked to submit to "Truth Verification" examinations. I therefore agree to submit to any and all requests by American Bass® for "Truth Verification" examinations and agree to abide by the outcomes of these examinations, including the return of any awards that may have been distributed at the event in question. I also understand that if a dispute requires that "Truth Verification" examinations be administered, the official results of the event are pending the outcome of the "Truth Verification" examinations and any other investigations. Any member who declines a request to take a "Truth Verification" examine pertaining to tournament rule adherence or other fishing related activities may permanently lose membership status with American Bass®. American Bass® reserves the right to request any American Bass® member to submit to a "Truth Verification" examine pertaining to tournament rule adherence or other fishing related activities at any time. This questioning may or may not involve a current dispute or investigation. American Bass® may chose to report rule violations to authorities for criminal prosecution. Disrespect and or defamation to American Bass as a company, any tournament staff member, or sponsors of American Bass, may result in immediate disqualification, or loss of membership privileges with American Bass. This includes the elimination of any and all points an individual may have accrued during an active season. I understand that some events require qualification criteria to participate. I agree to only register for events that are "open" registration or events I have qualified for. It is mandatory to provide American Bass with complete and correct name, address and Social Security number information for tax purposes. Providing incorrect and/or incomplete information is grounds for denial of membership and denial for participation in any/all American Bass events. Registering for events where I am not qualified to participate jeopardizes my membership status with American Bass. All prize offerings are dependent on manufacturer and/or sponsor support. I understand and agree that it in not the responsibility of American Bass® or any tournament sponsor to provide assistance in on-the-water repairs or rescues at any time. Each contestant shall provide their own on-the-water assistance if needed. American Bass® and its sponsors are not responsible to assure that any contestant has returned at the end of any contest. I attest and verify that I am physically fit, am enjoying good health and have sufficient expertise for participation in this event. I understand that fishing and hunting are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during any American Bass® event, and if injured as a result of a heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, etc. that I expressly assume the risk and all expenses and liabilities incurred by said injury/illness. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of these events and all boating and vehicle laws. I understand that boats equipped with motor horsepower in excess of factory and or B.I.A. Rating are in violation of Coast Guard Regulations. Boat owners are required to have proper boat insurance. All participants are required to have proper liability insurance. Participation in American Bass® events grants American Bass® and its sponsors unlimited rights to use any photos of contestants, photos of fish caught, accounts, or interviews with contestants for social media, promotional, and advertising purposes and event coverage. The use of these photos may include the editing out of competitive fishing organizations or competitive manufacturers names and or logos that may appear in the photo either worn by the angler or in view of the photo. By joining and/or participating in any American Bass event you are giving permission to American Bass to contact you via mail, email, text, voice message. American Bass® reserves the right to refuse membership in American Bass to anyone at anytime.I understand the activity of boating has inherently dangerous. I also understand that the bodies of water that I participate on may become dangerous due to weather or other boating conditions. I agree to take sole responsibility to choose if I launch and participate in any American Bass event. I am choosing, under no duress, to launch and participate in any American Bass event. No matter the conditions at the onset of the event or conditions that may develop during the event, I am responsible for the safety of myself, anyone in my vessel and my vessel. American Bass and the sponsors of any event are not responsible for your safety, your boat operations, your conduct, or any dangers that you may encounter during any American Bass event. American Bass will provide you with a full refund of event entry fees paid for any event that you deem unsafe, prior to your launching of your vessel. American Bass officials will make decisions if an event will be conducted based on a number of safety conditions. There is no liability in this decision as any angler may disagree and is welcome to not participate and receive a refund.

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Please complete this form and mail or FAX back to American Bass: American Bass, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd. Ste B120, Seal Beach, CA 90740

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The 2017 AMERICAN BASS/RANGER BOATS

NORTH TEAM CLASSIC

TOP 10

1 Jeff Michels & Tony Zanotelli 2 Nick Wood & Justin Gordon3 Jason Cordiale & Ken Phillips4 Darrin Bishop & Dean Miller5 Jim Riley & Jason Sherman6 Ryan White & John Maes7 Damon Meeks & Erik Zillig8 Chris Fancelli & Mike Menne9 Jeremy Gearhart & Tony Salvucci10 Beau Joudrey & Ted Perry

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2017 WINNERS!

Jeff Michels & Tony Zanotelli won the American Bass/Ranger Boats North Team Classic with 24.18 lbs!

Jeff & Tony win a Ranger/Mercury/Lowrance boat package + $3,050 Cash!

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Congratulations toBrad Amodeo & Will Wong

Winners of the Big Bass Award at the 2015 American Bass/Ranger Boats North Team ClassicPresented by Lucas Oil

9.37 lbs!

Congratulations toKen Phillips & Jason Cordiale

Winners of the Big Bass Award at the 2017

American Bass/Ranger Boats North Team Classic!

6.39 lbs!

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- American Bass - Bass Club Insurance

Program

Club Name______________________________ Year Founded _________Location________________________________________ State ________Number of current members ___________Previous insurance was with ______________________________________

Current President _______________________ Ph# ______________ (eve.)Address __________________________ Ph# ______________ (day/work)City ____________________________ State ______ Zip________________

Current Secretary ________________________ Ph# ______________ (eve.)Address __________________________ Ph# ______________ (day/work)City ____________________________ State ______ Zip________________

American Bass® Association Bass Club Insurance Program

Mail-In ApplicationApplication for Bass Club Insurance Policy

# of annual Club tournaments___________Provide complete list of all club tournament dates and lakes where events will be held.

OPEN TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY COVERED but must be added to our policy.

Call American Bass for the 2019 pricing.

(714) 423-4532

I DECLARE THAT THE STATEMENTS IN THIS APPLICATION ARE COMPLETE AND TRUE.I certify that this club is organized as a non-commercial operation.

_____________________________ ___________Signature of Club Secretary or President Date

Send to the offices of:American Bass® Association • 402 N. Prospect Ave. Redondo Beach, CA 90277

This policy has a participants exclusion and does not take the place of boatowners liability. Each club should verify that their boat owners carry a minimum $300,000 boat liability policy. Club Insurance will become effective upon acceptance by the insurance company. Acceptance will depend on a COMPLETED APPLICATION, CLUB MEMBERSHIP ROSTER INCLUDING NAMES/ADDRESSES/PHONE NUMBERS, ANNUAL DUES AND ANNUAL FEE FOR CLUB INSURANCE.

Now “low cost” high quality bass club liability insurance is available for your bass club when your club affiliates with Ameri-can Bass® Association. American Bass® and San Fernando/Valleyheart Insurance Services, (Stan & Ken Vanderburg), have put together a program that keeps the cost of insuring your bass club down. Liability Coverage: $1,000,000 Per occurrence/ $3,000,000 Aggregate,

BASS CLUB LIABILITY INSURANCE!

- The Best Policy Available Anywhere! -Comprehensive General Liability, written with an “A+XI” Admitted carrier!What’s covered*: Coverage for your club includes your monthly meetings, board meetings, banquets, and club tourna-ments. Open Events: “Open Tournaments” (open to the public) If your club has open events, your club Representative needs to contact (Stan or Ken Vanderburg) for proper coverage. This important high quality coverage can be obtained by completing a simple application. Use the form on this page, or American Bass can fax or mail you a form by calling (714) 423-4532, or visit our website for an online form at www.americanbass.com. Coverage will become effective upon acceptance by the Insurance Company. Contact Stan or Ken Vanderburg License #0589028 at San Fernando/Valleyheart Insurance Services, License #0290237 at 1-800-BASS BOAT, 1-800-227-7262 for any questions relating to this policy.

* Each individual that uses a boat in a club event needs to maintain at all times, a boat insurance policy with Liability Limits of $300,000 minimum. It is the individual’s responsibility to verify with their insurance company that coverage is provided under their policy for tournament participation.Coverage provided by the Club Policy is in excess of any homeowners, tenants, personal liability or personal umbrella coverage available to any club members, contestants, assistants, officials, referees’, statisticians, scorers, volunteer workers, participants and players.

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Be Clean & Dry1. Remove your bilge plug upon exiting the lake.2. Drain your lower unit.3. Clean and dry your livewells. Ensure there are no

scales, crawdad parts or dirt in your livewells.4. Clean and dry your boat and trailer. Ensure there is no

debris or plant life on your trailer before you leave the parking lot.

Stop the mussel, Be Clean & DryMany have heard about the spread of the quagga mussel throughout Southern California. It has be-come very prevalent throughout lakes and reservoirs along the Colorado River chain. The good news is it hasn’t been found in any lake other than on the Colorado River and it needs to stay that way!Water Districts all over the State are reviewing and defining their policies on external boats being launched. Some are requiring inspections, while others have some restrictions based on city/county of origin and a few have already prevented all launching.Bass anglers need to step up and do their share to prevent the spread of the mussel. As a group, we can do a few things to help minimize the chances of spreading the mussel and they include:

Most importantly, spread the word and place a Clean & Dry sticker on your tow vehicle and boat trailer!

PROTECT OUR LAKES . . . PROTECT OUR SPORT

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