Skeet Reese Big Bass Battle Fishing Tournament Rules

Article I: Rules and Regulations

1.01 These Rules and Regulations are the Official Rules (“Rules”) of the Reese Outdoor Productions LLC “Skeet Reese Big Bass Battle” (“Event”).

1.02 Participants acknowledge and agree that they have reviewed, understand, and will abide by the Rules as posted on the Event Organizer’s official website. Participants agree to comply with the Rules for participation in the Event.

1.03 All local, state & federal laws applicable to the Event and participation in the Event shall apply at all times, including, without limitation, the penal code.

1.04 All local, state, U.S. Coast Guard, Fish & Wildlife, and federal boating and fishing regulations or limits shall apply at all times.

1.05 In the event of a discrepancy between the printed version and digital version of the Rules, the Rules posted here on our official website at the time of the Event shall prevail. In the interest of maintaining the integrity and fairness of our tournament, we hereby clarify that the Official Rules, as detailed here, shall serve as the definitive guide for tournament conduct and procedures. Despite the best efforts of our AI Assistant, Website Chat, and Customer Service Staff to provide precise and consistent information, we recognize the potential for discrepancies. In such instances, the written Official Rules here take precedence over any verbal or digital guidance. It is the responsibility of all participants to familiarize themselves with and adhere to these Official Rules. Furthermore, all interpretations of these Rules and decisions regarding their enforcement shall be exclusively administered by our Event Director. Such decisions are final and binding for all participants. We emphasize the importance of respecting and complying with the Event Director’s rulings to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and integrity in our tournament.

Article II: Event Participation and Eligibility

2.01 Each person in the boat must be a paid contestant of the Event and abide by the Rules. Maximum of three (3) anglers per boat

2.02 The Event is an “Open” event. All anglers are welcome to fish, except Clear Lake guides

2.03 Participants less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult with written parental permission.  Participants under 18 years of age may not fish alone during the Event.

2.04 Event Organizer reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone in its sole and exclusive discretion, including after entry fees are paid and after registration for any Event. Participants may be removed, disqualified, penalized, sanctioned, suspended, or refused entry to any Event at any time, including at any time before, during, /or after the given Event.

2.05 Anyone who has failed a polygraph examination and/or been disqualified or removed in connection with any fishing tournament is not eligible to compete in the Event in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director.

Guiding Restriction:

Anglers who have guided professionally for a fee (of any kind) on the host lake within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding the Event. This includes any species of fish.

2.08 Any Participant desiring to inquire regarding the professional status of another Participant must do so in accordance with the Protests and Dispute Article of these Rules.

Article III: Registration and Entry Fee

3.01 Each participant shall pay an entry fee of $200 for a two-day entry. (hereinafter “Entry Fee”) Per angler to participate in the Event. We accept all major credit cards. We will only accept online entries into our events. If you need assistance, email us at reeseoutdoor@reesefishing.com

The Entry Fee shall be paid (in full) before participation in the Event.

3.02 Event Registration Deadlines (Local Time Zone Specific) Registration times are based on the local time zone where the event is hosted.

Please note:

• Walk-up registrations at the ramp/launch on the morning of the event are not permitted.
  • All participants must adhere to the off-limits rules as listed in section 6.02. Make sure you’ve read the Rules and understand the applicable times.

3.03 There will be no refunds of the Entry Fee unless an event is permanently cancelled with no reschedule date. If we are forced to reschedule an event due to floods, drought, closures, or other “Acts of God” or circumstances beyond our control, we will provide a new date and move all entries to that date. For anyone unable to attend the rescheduled event, we will move the Entry Fee forward to another event in the future. In the event a Participant needs to cancel an entry (for any reason), Reese Outdoor Productions LLC will move the Entry Fee forward to a subsequent event as a one-time courtesy. Subsequent withdrawals or disqualifications from the competition will result in forfeiture of the Entry Fee. Reese Outdoor Productions LLC also permits a one-time substitution of another angler. This arrangement requires communication and approval from the Reese Outdoor Productions officials before the event. To initiate a substitution, the original registrant must provide a formal request including the substitute angler’s full name, contact information, and any requisite documentation. It is incumbent upon both the original and substitute anglers to ensure that the substitution complies with all event rules and regulations.

3.04 If the Participant registered for the Event online, the Participant is not required to attend onsite activities before the Event. There is no meeting to attend before the Event.

3.05 Payment of the Entry Fee constitutes a representation by each Participant that they have read and understand the Rules and the Participant will abide by such Rules and the decisions of the Event Director and/or Event Staff as made in their sole and absolute discretion.

3.06 Chemical substance addiction or abuse, conviction of a felony or other crimes, including those involving moral turpitude, or other conduct reflecting unfavorably upon efforts to promote safety, sportsmanship, fair competition, and compliance with Event Rules, shall be grounds for rejecting any application for registration and/or for disqualification, suspension from the Event, and/or other disciplinary action.

Article IV: Interpretation and Discipline

4.01 Participants agree to abide by the Rules and any decisions of the Event Director and/or Event Staff.

4.02 Interpretation and enforcement of the Rules shall be left to the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director and/or his/her designee at the Event. In the event a Participant(s) violates any rule outlined in the Rules or, at the discretion of the Event Director, other rule not specifically codified herein, the Event Director may impose a penalty and/or sanction on the Participant (including but not limited to any other participant competing from the same boat). Such penalties and sanctions may include disqualification from the Event and future events. Penalties and sanctions for violation of any rule outlined in the Rules or, at the discretion of the Event Director, other rule not specifically codified herein may include, but are not limited to, 1) reduction of competition hours; 2) loss of one or more fish; 3) loss of catch for an hour or the day; 4) disqualification from the Event; 5) disqualification from future events which may include a specific number of events, a specific time period, or a lifetime disqualification; 6) loss of Entry Fee; 7) forfeiture of Event winnings and/or prizes; and 8) any other penalty determined by the Event Director or his/her designee and/or the Event Staff.

4.03 Each Participant agrees to report to the Event Director immediately any violation or infraction of the Rules. Failure to report violations, suggestions that another Participant violated these Rules, or false verification of documents may result in penalties or sanctions, including disqualification from the current Event and future Events.

Article V: Safety

5.01 Participants are aware he/she/they are participating in a physical activity in the sport of fishing that may be dangerous and can cause injury. These activities may involve severe cardiovascular stress and possible violent contact. Participants understand and acknowledge that the activities involve certain risks, including, but not limited to, death, severe neck and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, and/or serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles, and internal organs, and property damage. Although Rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in the Event, the risk of serious injury does exist and cannot be eliminated.

5.02 During Event hours, no alcoholic beverages or drugs (other than those purchased over-the-counter or prescribed by a licensed physician) are to be consumed by Participants or allowed in Participants’ boats until the final hourly weigh-in is complete and/or polygraph examinations are complete.

5.03 All boats must be equipped with some emergency ignition cut-off device (kill switch) on any remote-steered outboard while the main engine is in use. The ignition cut-off device (kill switch) must operate properly, which means when the kill switch is activated, the outboard main engine must stop running immediately. The ignition cut-off device (kill switch) must always be attached to the boat operator while the outboard main engine is in use.

5.04 U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are required for each person on board a boat during competition. Life jackets must be worn and securely strapped, snapped, or zippered, and maintained in that condition until the combustion engine is out of gear or shut off. Participants shall check inflatable life vest indicators daily during the Event.

5.05 If Participants observe any significant hazard, condition, or activity during their presence or participation in the Event, Participant reserves the right to remove themself from participation and shall bring it to the attention of a representative of the Event immediately.

5.06 Safe boat conduct must always be observed by Participants.

5.07 No boat shall have a motor of higher horsepower than approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and/or the lake authority.

5.08 No firearms will be allowed in Participant’s boat during Event hours, unless you have an active licensed concealed carry permit or are a credentialed law enforcement officer. It is the participant’s responsibility to follow all local, State, and Federal laws applicable as referenced in Rule 1:03-04.

5.09 In the event of significant weather conditions during competition, the Event Director will advise via text message regarding any change, delay, suspension, and/or cancellation of one or more hours or day(s). In such an event, the total daily payouts will be allocated against all completed hours of competition and paid places for the day(s). In the event of an entire-day cancellation, the payouts for that day will be evenly distributed across all completed hours of the event. No refunds will be provided in any of these scenarios. See Rule 3.03.

Article VI: Permitted Fishing Areas, Off Limits, Access, Hours & Miscellaneous

6.01 All fish must be caught on and within the official designated Event waters during official Event hours. Participants may fish anywhere on Event waters accessible to the public by boat, except areas designated as “off limits” or “no fishing” by private ownership or local, state, and federal officials. Jumping dikes, landmasses, or any other object, natural or manmade, to enter an area is prohibited.

6.02 The off-limits period for the event starts at 6:00 p.m. on the day before the first official day of the event:

Participants must:
• Be off the water by 6:00 p.m. the day before the event day.
• Do not begin fishing until the official start time, which will be communicated via text message on the morning of each event day.
• Cease all fishing activities by 3:00 p.m.

During the off-limits time:
• Participants may return to their respective launch sites by boat.
• No fishing is allowed.
• Use of electronics and other devices, including lights, for the purposes of locating or marking fish, is prohibited.

6.03 There is no formal launch site for the Event. Participants may leave from any launch site on the Event day at any time; however, Participants may not begin casting and are not allowed to fish or use electronics or other devices, including lights, to locate fish until the Event has officially started. The Event Director will determine official start times, and Participants will be notified via text message the morning of the Event when to commence fishing. (In the event the Participant does not receive the official text message, the Participant may begin fishing at the official start time as verified by the official time of the Event as kept by the Event Director or their designee)

6.04 No fishing shall occur within fifty (20) yards of a marina gas pump.

6.05 No one may leave their boat to fish or land a fish.

6.06 Participants are limited to the use of a primary motorized boat only with a fully operational livewell: no personal watercraft, canoes, kayaks, rafts, or flotation apparatuses.

6.07 No fishing is allowed within twenty-five (20) yards of a non-anchored boat without that boat’s permission.

6.08 Participants may not collude to buy, barter, block, or hold a fishing location for any other Participants or non-participants for use during any Event day or during off-limits before the start. This includes Participants or non-participants attempting to block access to Event water and/or a specific location or otherwise impede another participant’s ability to compete.

6.09 Participants must be in line at the bump tanks and “declared” before the end of the respective hour for their fish weight to be tallied and counted in the results of the Event.

6.10 From time to time, the immediate areas where the Event “live releases” fish daily may be made off-limits to fishing and Participants.

Article VII: Methods, Tackle, and Equipment

7.01 All bass must be caught on artificial bait by casting only. No foul hooking of bedding fish is allowed. A foul-hooked “bedding” fish is defined as a fish that does not have at least one hook in its mouth, and it must be released. Trolling as a method of fishing is prohibited. “Long-Lining” and/or “Strolling” (use of trolling motor or outboard motor to mechanically extend a cast) is NOT allowed. Participants may use only one rod at any one time. Other rods may be in the boat as substitutes.

7.02 Prohibited Electronic Devices. No electronic tracking devices (such as implanted microchips, GPS fish trackers, or other external tracking devices) may be used to locate fish for Event purposes. Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS), depth finders, sound mimicking devices (e.g., Hydrowave), and graph charts are permitted, provided they comply with all rules related to their usage as defined in Sections 7.04 and 7.05.

7.03 Alabama (Umbrella) rigs are permissible, and the Participant must abide by all local, state, and federal Rules for the Event lake.

7.04 Single Real-Time Sonar Transducer Per Boat. Only one real-time sonar transducer (such as Humminbird MEGA Live, Garmin LiveScope, or Lowrance ActiveTarget) may be in operation on a boat at any given time, regardless of the number of participants. The transducer can be switched between modes, but no additional real-time transducer may be used simultaneously.

7.05 Collaboration Restriction on FFS Use. Participants may not collaborate with other boats in using Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS) to track or locate fish in the same area. This includes sharing FFS data or targeting fish that other participants in separate boats are actively monitoring.

Article VIII: Sportsmanship

8.01 Sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and bass conservation are required from every Participant. Participants shall demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of the sport of fishing. This includes all social media content that may be shared now or in the future, as well as conduct at events operated by other event organizers and competitions. Any Participant found compromising the integrity of the sport of fishing and/or the Event may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Event Director.

8.02 The favorable public reputation of the Event, the sport of fishing, the Event Director, the Event Staff, sponsors, partners, and officials is of paramount importance. Accordingly, Participants shall refrain from making unreasonable attacks, accusations, and comments that disparage the integrity of the Event, the sport of fishing, the Event Director, the Event Staff, sponsors, partners, and officials. This includes but is not limited to the Participant’s social media accounts and digital sites.

8.03 Participants shall always act courteously, especially about boating and angling in the vicinity of non-participants who may be on Event waters. Participants shall not use profanity in the direction of or to other Participants, non-participants, Event Director, and/or Event Staff.

8.04 Any Participants attempting to manipulate the outcome of the Event or defraud the Event Organizer will be disqualified and may be subject to prosecution, as applicable.

8.05 Participants shall not provide inaccurate, false, or misleading information to the Event Organizer, Event Director, and/or Event Staff. Participants must provide the requested information to the Event Organizer, Event Director, and/or Event Staff as requested and shall not withhold information requested.

Article IX: Weigh-in, Points, and Penalties

9.01 All bass weighed in will be released back into the lake alive, if possible, by the Event Staff and/or fish care team.

9.02 Trailering a bass to a weigh-in site during Event hours is always permissible and may be required by the Event Director based on adverse weather conditions. If trailering becomes mandatory, anglers will be notified via text message. Any Participant, whether trailering or not, shall be required to bring their boat and respective partner or partners, if any, with them to the official weigh-in site for a boat inspection when weighing bass in any respective hour.

9.03 Hourly weigh-ins are held each day at 8:00-9:00 a.m., 9:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m., 11:00 am -12:00 p.m., 12:00-1:00 p.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m., 2:00-3:00 pm. These are the weigh-in hours, but are subject to change due to weather, seasonal changes, etc. Please check the event pages for exact weigh-in times.

9.04 For reasons of conservation, all bass brought to the official weigh-in station must be in a weigh bag with adequate water. Anglers must bring their own weigh bags. Bass must be alive to be weighed in.

9.05 No Participant may weigh more than one (1) bass per official Event hour or a total of five (5) bass per day. Bass entered as a part of the big bass of the hour does not carry forward from hour to hour. The participant’s biggest bass is registered in the final overall standings. Anglers must use their own weigh bag or purchase one of our bass sacks in advance or at the event.

9.06 Bass must be weighed in by the Participant who initially caught the bass, and it must be in said Participant’s actual physical possession in the weigh-in line. (The only exception to this rule would be if one of the tournament participants is disabled; in this case, we will allow another Participant to bring the fish to the scales for the disabled angler.)

9.07 Any artificially weighted bass will be disqualified, and the Participants may be subject to prosecution and shall be disqualified from all future Event Organizer events. Any questionable fish may be subject to inspection by a marine biologist or similarly qualified expert.

9.08 Only largemouth, smallmouth, and Kentucky spotted bass will be weighed in. It is the responsibility of the Participant to abide by all local, state, and federal Rules for the Event lake.

9.09 No Participant may have more than three (3) bass (per Participant) in his/her possession at any time during official Event hours. When the Event officially concludes each day, all bass not weighed in shall be released back into the water and may not carry over to another day.

9.10 In the event of a tie for the overall big bass, the winner will be the Participant who weighs their fish first.

9.11 Every effort must be made to keep bass alive, including proper livewell aeration, treatment, and temperature management. You may not weigh a dead fish.

9.12 Any alteration of the length or weight of bass is prohibited, and the Participant will be banned from any future Event Organizer events and may be subject to prosecution.

9.13 No angler can have any fish held in their live well for more than six (6) hours. Per the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for events held between June 15 and September 15. This will be subject to a polygraph test, and failure will result in an immediate disqualification.

Article X: Communications

10.01 Participant’s entry into the event online represents your express consent to receive email, phone, and text message communication from the Event Organizer and any of its successors, directors, members, officers, agents, contractors, affiliates, employees, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, and/or advertisers before, during, and after an Event. Participants who remain in the Event Organizer database after an Event understand and acknowledge that they will receive ongoing communication. To initiate communication with Reese Outdoor Productions LLC via text, please text us at (we will provide the number later). We will respond to any questions you may have. To discontinue communications, it is the Participant’s responsibility to notify the Event Organizer in writing to opt out of the Reese Outdoor Productions LLC and Reese Fishing LLC mail, email, text message, and other databases. Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions

10.02 Text message updates and Event communication are valuable services provided by the Event. The Event and the Event Staff can NOT guarantee delivery of any text messages or communications. It is the Participant’s responsibility to manually enter themselves into the text system. Some carriers/providers block text messaging services; it is the Participant’s sole responsibility to check with their provider to determine whether text delivery services are available. If Participant is unable to receive text messages, please contact their provider before the Event, or they may use the Event Organizer’s live leaderboard. If you have ever opted out of our text system, we can NOT put you back in, and you will NOT receive text updates unless YOU put yourself back in using the keyword. If you have previously opted out, some carriers will NOT allow you to re-enter the system, and you will have to use the Live Leaderboard link on the website.

Android users: If you have an Android and aren’t receiving texts from us, you will need to search for the number 90294 in your text app and accept it as not spam.

10.03 Cell phones and other communication devices may NOT be used for the purposes of locating or finding fish and/or communicating with other Participants or non-participants regarding such.

Article XI: Polygraph Examination

11.01 Participant agrees to submit to a third-party administered polygraph examination and agrees to provide truthful and honest responses as determined by the third-party polygraph examiner.

11.02 Refusing to take a polygraph examination for any reason will result in immediate disqualification.

11.03 Any Participant taking medication or having a medical condition should notify the polygraph examiner before examination.

11.04 Any Participant determined by the polygraph examination and/or other Event Staff to be intoxicated and/or under the influence of any illegal drug(s) at the time said Participant is required to take the polygraph examination or in violation of the Rules, will be disqualified from this Event and all future Event Organizer events.

11.05 Participants acknowledge and agree that Event may disclose the results of the polygraph exam. Whether disclosure occurs or not is at the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Organizer.

11.06 By their signature on the Event entry form and/or other required documents or entering the Event online, each Participant agrees to submit to a third-party administered polygraph examination. Each Participant shall abide by the conclusion reached by the third-party administrator administering the polygraph examination and, specifically, whether the Participant provided honest and truthful responses. Participants must successfully pass the polygraph examination. If a Participant is unable to pass a polygraph examination, as exclusively determined by a third-party polygraph examiner, Participant and his/her team or other occupants or participants competing with or along with Participant shall be disqualified and removed from the Event and may be disqualified from participating in future Events.

11.07 At the sole discretion of the Event Director or their designee, random third-party administered polygraph examinations may be administered on site during the Event.

Article XII: Boat Inspection

12.01 All Participants, by entering this Event, hereby agree to allow their boat to be boarded and inspected by Event Officials at any time before, during, or following the Event, to include, but not limited to, their boat registration, U.S. Coast Guard horsepower rating plate, live-well, rod boxes, closed storage compartments, tackle boxes, life jackets, personal floatation devices, and safety equipment.

12.02 The Event cooperates with local law enforcement, park rangers, and fish/wildlife officers during the Event. If any Participant is found to violate local, state, or federal law during Event hours, / /they will be immediately disqualified and will be unable to compete in future tournaments.

Article XIII: Protests and Disputes

13.01 All protests or disputes relating to any matter involving the Rules and/or the Event must be registered in writing with the Event Director within fifteen (15) minutes of the designated weigh-in and before delivery of any prizes or winnings. Protests submitted after the deadline will be disregarded, and the protesting Participant may be disqualified. Failed polygraph examinations are not subject to dispute, and the results are final.

13.02 To maintain the integrity of our tournament, all protests must be substantiated with verifiable evidence. Participants are required to provide credible proof (e.g., photographs, video recordings, witness statements) at the time of filing a protest. Claims without such substantiation may be considered invalid, and the repetitive filing of unsubstantiated claims could result in penalties, including, but not limited to, disqualification or suspension from future events.

13.03 Any protest filed by a Participant shall be heard by a committee of the Event Staff as determined by the Event Director. After reviewing the protest submitted, the Event Director shall inform the protesting Participant of the Event Staff’s decision. The committee of the Event Staff’s decision is final and not subject to further appeal or dispute.

13.04 The interpretation and enforcement of the Rules will be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Event Director and, if protested, the committee of the Event Staff.

Article XIV: Supplemental Provisions – Additional Participant Responsibilities and Clarifications

14.01 Participant Responsibility for Safe Boating and Navigation
All participants are solely responsible for the safe operation of their vessels at all times. Participation in this tournament is voluntary, and each angler assumes full responsibility for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal boating laws and safety regulations. Tournament participation does not alter or supersede an angler’s legal obligations as an independent vessel operator.

By participating in the tournament, each participant acknowledges that they are personally responsible for:
• Maintaining a safe speed.
• Keeping a proper lookout.
• Navigating their boat according to prevailing weather, visibility, and water conditions.

Each participant must comply with all laws regarding reckless and careless operation of a vessel, including adjusting speed and behavior based on environmental factors such as fog, wind, and congestion.

Reese Outdoor Productions LLC assumes no responsibility for participants’ conduct on the water. Each angler is an independent vessel operator under applicable boating laws and assumes full legal responsibility for their own actions and decisions while navigating the water.

14.02 Environmental Conditions and Angler Decision-Making
Each participant is responsible for determining whether they can safely launch, navigate, and operate their vessel based on weather conditions, visibility, and other factors affecting safe boating. Environmental conditions such as fog, rain, or wind do not modify an angler’s duty to operate their vessel safely.

Reese Outdoor Productions LLC does not mandate or enforce weather-related delays; participants must use their best judgment in deciding when, where, and how to operate their boats.

In the event of extreme weather, Reese Outdoor Productions LLC may issue advisories or suspensions. Still, these do not relieve individual participants of their duty to assess and react to conditions independently. Any angler who proceeds onto the water does so at their own risk, assuming full responsibility for their safety, vessel, and actions.

14.03 Decentralized Launch, Trailering to Weigh-In, and Non-Mandatory Weigh-Ins
Reese Outdoor Productions LLC does not conduct a formal launch requiring participants to take off from a single location at a specific time. Participants may launch at any time after 6:00 AM and navigate freely, provided they do not begin fishing until the designated “First Cast” time announced by tournament officials via SMS notification. Participants may be on the water before the first cast, but no fishing is permitted before the official start time.

Reese Outdoor Productions LLC always allows trailering to the weigh-in during the event. Anglers may load their boat onto a trailer and drive to the weigh-in location instead of boating there. This rule is a critical safety provision that allows anglers to avoid hazardous water conditions, mechanical failures, or other risks that may arise while navigating to weigh-in sites. The decision to trailer is at each participant’s discretion.

The tournament does not require anglers to weigh in each hour. Participation in hourly weigh-ins is entirely optional, and participants must decide when and how they travel to weigh-in locations, whether by boat or trailer. Reese Outdoor Productions LLC does not direct vessel movement before, during, or after weigh-ins, and participants are solely responsible for their safe transit to and from weigh-in locations.

14.04 Electronics and Navigation Restrictions
Participants may use their boat’s electronics (including GPS, sonar, and mapping systems) for navigation purposes only before the official start of fishing. However, participants are strictly prohibited from using electronics to scan, locate, or mark fish before the designated “First Cast” time.

Any angler found to be using electronics to identify or target fish before the start time will be subject to penalties, including disqualification. This rule ensures fair competition and prevents any advantage gained through early adoption of technology.

14.05 Assumption of Risk and Limitation of Liability
By participating in this event, anglers acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with boating, fishing, and tournament competition, including but not limited to:
• Collisions with other vessels, docks, debris, or submerged objects.
• Adverse weather conditions, including fog, high winds, or limited visibility.
• Mechanical failures, capsizing, falling overboard, or other boating-related hazards.
• Injury due to wave action, wake impact, or rough water conditions.

Reese Outdoor Productions LLC assumes no responsibility for injuries, accidents, or property damage resulting from participant actions, environmental conditions, or third-party conduct. Participation in the event constitutes acceptance of these terms, and anglers agree not to hold Reese Outdoor Productions LLC, its officers, sponsors, directors, or affiliates liable for any incidents occurring before, during, or after tournament activities.

14.06 False Claims, Public Statements, and Legal Consequences
Participants, their families, and any related parties agree to refrain from making false or misleading public statements, including on social media or other platforms, that negatively impact Reese Outdoor Productions LLC’s reputation or operations.

Any participant, family member, or associate who knowingly spreads false or defamatory statements about the tournament, its officials, or its policies may be subject to disqualification and legal action. Suppose a legal claim against Reese Outdoor Productions LLC is determined to be frivolous, meritless, or in bad faith. In that case, Reese Outdoor Productions LLC reserves the right to pursue recovery of attorney’s fees and costs against the claimant under applicable laws.

14.07 Investigation and Compliance with Law Enforcement
All participants are required to comply with law enforcement investigations, inquiries from local and state wildlife agencies, and U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

In the event of a boating accident, participants must immediately report the incident to the appropriate authorities in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred and follow all applicable accident reporting requirements. Participants may be subject to investigation and enforcement for violations of state and federal boating laws, and Reese Outdoor Productions LLC will cooperate fully with authorities in such matters. Any angler found to have acted negligently or recklessly in violation of applicable laws may be subject to tournament disqualification and banned from future participation.

Article XV: Miscellaneous

15.01 The following definitions shall apply as used in these Rules:

1. “Event” or “Events” shall mean any training, skill progression, competition, fishing tournament, fishing contest, fishing competition, activities, including travel to and from any such competition, tournament, contest, or event hosted, operated, offered, or overseen by Reese Outdoor Productions LLC
2. “Event Director” shall mean the individual(s) who oversee the overall management of any specific Event or Events.
3. “Event Organizer” shall mean Reese Outdoor Productions LLC, Reese Fishing LLC, or Skeet Reese Inc.
4. “Event Staff” shall mean the individuals and entities, including host committees and volunteers, who provide support for any given Event.
5. “Participant” or “Participants” shall mean any individual, entity, or trust who enters, attempts to enter, registers, attempts to register, participates, attempts to participate, competes, and/or attempts to compete in an Event. Any reference to Participant includes Participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in the event Participant is a minor.
6. “Related Parties” shall mean any accompanying individuals, entities, trusts, trustees, parties, personal representatives, heirs, spouses, guardians, executors, successors, assigns, administrators, next of kin, parents, legal guardians, and any other persons, entity, or trust acting or purporting to act on a Participant’s behalf.
7. “Rules” shall mean these official rules and regulations of Reese Outdoor Productions LLC, as amended from time to time.

15.02 The following provisions shall apply to dispute resolution, governing law, and venue:

1. PARTICIPANT, FOR HIMSELF/HERSELF AND THE RELATED PARTIES, UNDERSTANDS THAT THESE RULES ARE INTENDED TO BE AS BROAD AND INCLUSIVE AS PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. ANY DISPUTE RELATING TO THESE RULES AND/OR THE EVENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO BINDING ARBITRATION CONDUCTED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AND ITS NATIONAL SPORTS PANEL UNDER THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION COMMERCIAL RULES. ANY SUCH DISPUTE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO A SINGLE ARBITRATOR. PARTICIPANT FURTHER AGREES THAT THE VENUE OF ANY ARBITRATION, DISPUTE, OR CLAIM CONCERNING, ARISING UNDER, IN FURTHERANCE OF, PURSUANT TO, IN RELATION TO, OR ARISING OUT OF THESE RULES AND/OR THE EVENT SHALL BE IN PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
2. IF ANY PARTICIPANT AND/OR RELATED PARTIES COMMENCE LITIGATION IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT IN VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF THESE RULES, THE PARTICIPANT AND RELATED PARTIES SHALL BE ORDERED TO PAY AND SHALL REIMBURSE THE EVENT ORGANIZER FOR ALL ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN SEEKING ABATEMENT, STAY, OR DISMISSAL OF SUCH LITIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ARBITRATION PROVISIONS OF THESE RULES. SUCH PAYMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT SHALL BE MADE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF ANY SUCH ORDER.
3. THESE RULES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION, VALIDITY, AND ENFORCEMENT. IF ANY PROVISION OF THESE RULES IS PROHIBITED BY LAW, SUCH PROHIBITION SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THESE RULES. VENUE FOR ANY LITIGATION, DISPUTE, OR CLAIM CONCERNING, ARISING UNDER, PURSUANT TO, OR IN RELATION TO, OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE IN PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
4. PARTICIPANT AND RELATED PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE RULES OR THE EVENTS.
5. IF MINOR(S) AND/OR OTHER RELATED PARTIES ATTEND THE EVENT WITH PARTICIPANT, PARTICIPANT IS DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE ARBITRATION PROVISIONS ON BEHALF OF: (A) SUCH MINOR(S) AS THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OR AS THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN; AND/OR (B) OTHER RELATED PARTIES, AS THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENT. IF PARTICIPANT DOES NOT WISH TO OR IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO MAKE SUCH AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF: (I) ANY MINOR, PARTICIPANT SHOULD IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE EVENT WITH THOSE MINOR(S); AND/OR (II) ANY OTHER RELATED PARTIES, SUCH RELATED PARTIES SHOULD IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE EVENT.

15.03 PARTICIPANT, FOR THEMSELF AND ON BEHALF OF THE RELATED PARTIES, COVENANTS NOT TO SUE EVENT ORGANIZER AND ITS AFFILIATES, ASSOCIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, SUCCESSORS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES USED ABOUT ANY MATTER RELATING TO, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RULES OR THE EVENT.

15.04 EVENT ORGANIZER AND ITS AFFILIATES, ASSOCIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, SUCCESSORS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES USED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PARTICIPANT AND/OR RELATED PARTIES FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, DIMINUTION OF VALUE, LOST WAGES, LOST REVENUES, LOST PROFITS, TRAVEL COSTS, COSTS OF LODGING, CHILDCARE EXPENSES, MENTAL ANGUISH, PAIN AND SUFFERING, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOST PROSPECTIVE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE ARISING FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION IN PERFORMANCE OR FAILURE TO PERFORM UNDER THESE RULES OR THE EVENT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW. PARTICIPANT, FOR HIMSELF/HERSELF AND ON BEHALF OF RELATED PARTIES, HEREBY RELEASES, DISCHARGES, AND WAIVES ANY CLAIM TO SUCH DAMAGES THAT MAY BE SET FORTH AGAINST EVENT ORGANIZER AND ITS AFFILIATES, ASSOCIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, SUCCESSORS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES USED. PARTICIPANT’S AND RELATED PARTIES’ DAMAGES ARE LIMITED TO $100.00.

15.05 By entering, attempting to enter, registering, attempting to register, participating, attempting to participate, competing, and/or attempting to compete in an Event, Participant acknowledges, agrees, covenants, and warrants that he/she fully and completely agrees to be bound by these Rules and shall abide by and perform in compliance with these Rules. Participant acknowledges and agrees that they have read the Rules and understand the Rules.

15.06 The headings, captions, titles, and numbering system are inserted only as a matter of convenience and may under no circumstances be considered in interpreting the provisions of this Agreement.

15.07 The Rules may be modified and changed from time to time in the sole and absolute discretion of the Event Organizer.

15.08 Participants are required to and shall execute or electronically acknowledge the Participant Agreement, Waiver, and Release. The terms of the Participant Agreement, Waiver, and Release are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth herein verbatim.

15.09 The Event Director oversees the interpretation and enforcement of these Rules. Suppose there is a violation of these Rules or other violation, as determined in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director. In that case, the Event Director has the authority to and may sanction or penalize a Participant, including, but not limited to, loss of fishing time, monetary fine or penalty, suspension, removal from the Event, disqualification, and/or other sanctions and penalties as determined by the Event Director in his sole and exclusive discretion. Disqualification, suspension, or other disciplinary action imposed by other event organizers or connected or relating to the sport of fishing may result, in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director, in penalties and sanctions against a Participant up to and including disqualification. Additionally, any criminal action (i.e., including, but not limited to, and as examples: arrest, charges, findings, rulings, and/or adjudication (including deferral and/or deferred adjudication) and/or civil wrongs (i.e., including, but not limited to, and as examples: fraud, acts of aggression against others, material misrepresentations, acts of moral turpitude, immoral behavior, unethical behavior, embezzlement, and deviant behavior) involving a Participant may result, in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director, in penalties and sanctions against a Participant up to and including disqualification. In the event a Participant is eliminated, removed, and/or disqualified from the competition, the Participant is not permitted to return to Event waters during the Event without the express written permission of the Event Director.

**15.10 To the extent a Participant receives a monetary award or prize (whether financial, merchandise, or goods) at an Event, the Participant shall be responsible for any taxes, including local, state, and federal taxes, and agrees to execute any documents necessary to confirm information required to pay appropriate taxes. PARTICIPANT HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS EVENT ORGANIZER FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, COSTS, FINES, ASSESSMENTS, FEES, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES OR INJURIES SUFFERED BY EVENT ORGANIZER ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH BY PARTICIPANT OF THIS SECTION, AND PARTICIPANT FURTHER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY THE EVENT ORGANIZER AND HOLD IT HARMLESS TO THE EXTENT ANY OBLIGATION IMPOSED ON EVENT ORGANIZER TO PAY WITHHOLDING TAXES OR SIMILAR ITEMS.

16.0 . INSURANCE I represent and warrant that I now have or will obtain prior to the Tournament, boat owners’ liability insurance (including coverage for third party property damage and bodily injury) with no “tournament exclusion,” having a minimum limit of $300,000 per occurrence. The insurance will be primary and noncontributory to any insurance procured by Reese Outdoor Productions. Additionally, the insurance must be issued by a reputable insurer rated A- or better. I shall provide Reese Outdoor Productions with a certificate of insurance covering the term of the Tournament before I participate in the Tournament event or at any time.