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2011 - 4th Annual Redfish Tournament

4th Annual RedFish Tournament - Elizabeth Memorial Foundation
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2011 ELIZABETH BOTTORF
MEMORIAL REDFISH TOURNAMENT
Rules

  1. Fun
    • This tournament is meant to be fun. It will be raising money for the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program and a fund to continue building a memorial children’s playground.
       
  2. Participation
    • All contestants must have a valid fishing license and are required to follow all applicable federal, state and local regulations and laws.
    • All persons on a boat must be registered in the tournament.
       
  3. Safety
    • Safe boating must be observed at all times. At the discretion of the tournament director, the tournament day may be shortened, postponed or cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions.
       
  4. Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs
    • Any angler or contestant consuming or carrying alcoholic beverages or drugs (other than prescription) while participating will be disqualified.
       
  5. Permitted Fishing Methods
    • All fish must be caught using rod and reel.
    • Live bait or artificial lures may be used.
       
  6. Scoring
    • Scoring will be determined by pounds and ounces.
    • Size limits will comply with prevailing regulations.
    • Only one (1) fish may be weighed in per angler.
    • Final measurement will be made by the tournament director.
       
  7. Ties
    • Any tie will go to the first fish weighed in.
       
  8. Tournament Times/and Registration
    • An angler/captains meeting (not mandatory) will be held at 6:30 pm (CST) October 14, 2011 at The Dam Bait and Tackle Shop, next to Deer Point Dam
    • Registration will start October 14, 2011 at 3:00 pm till 6:30 pm (CST) at The Dam Bait and Tackle Shop. (Next to Deer Point Dam)
    • No lines are permitted in the water before 6:00 am (CST) October 15, 2011
    • Any contestant who wishes to weigh in a fish must be checked in by 3:00 pm (CST)
    • Weigh-in will start at 11:00 am (CST) at Porter Park.
       
  9.  Prizes
    • Prizes will be awarded as a, Select Your Own, by weight placement.
       
  10. Contact Information: Jeff Bottorf - 850-819-3990

 

Registration Form

NAME first_______________last_______________mi_____
ADDRESS_____________________________________________

CITY_____________________STATE__________ZIP________
PHONE_______________Email___________________________

ENTRY FEE $30.00___CASH__________CHECK_________________

ANGLERS SIGNITURE (see below)____________________________________________

PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IF UNDER 18yrs__________________________________________

PARTICIPANT RELEASE OF LIABILITY- PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING Liability in consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in THE 2011 ELIZABETH BOTTORF MEMORIAL REDFISH TOURAMENT the above signed appreciate and agree that:

  1. The risk of injury from activities involved in tournament fishing is significant, including the risk of injury or death and while particular rules, equipment and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist, and
  2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown and assume full responsibility for my participation and
  3. I agree to comply with the terms and conditions of participation, and
  4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, personal representatives and next of kin, Hereby Release, Indemnify and Hold Harmless THE ELIZABETH BOTTORF MEMORIAL REDFISH TOURNAMENT, it’s officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, and advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lesser of premises used to conduct the event. With Respect to Any And All Injury, Disability, Death or loss or damage to person or property, whether from negligence or otherwise, to the fullest extent of the law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK OF AGREEMENT AND THE RULES GOVERNING THIS EVENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND THEIR TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARLIY WITHOUT MY INDUCMENT.

*Download printable version of Rules and Registration Form.

Donation to the American Red Cross - 2011

Carolyn and Jeff Bottorf present a check to Jack Morgan, Regional CEO, and Bob Pearce, Director, of the Northeast Chapter of The American Red Cross. 81 children where able to recieve swim lesson this past summer from The Elizabeth Bottorf Memorial Swim Scholarship.

Check Presentation 2011

Foundation Raises Money For Swim Lessons

NewsHerald Article
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Elizabeth Bottorf Memorial Foundation provides Red Cross Swim Scholarships

Bottorfs and Tami Panos, Red Cross Jeff and Carolyn Bottorf present the local American Red Cross with a check for $3000 from the 2nd Annual Elizabeth Bottorf Memorial Redfish Tournament and fish fry held October 2009.

After losing their daughter, Elizabeth, to a backyard pool accident, the Bottorf’s made it their mission to educate and inform others about the importance of being safe in and around the water. In 2008 the Bottorf family partnered with the Central Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross to provide scholarships to children who could not afford swimming lessons. The inaugural Redfish Tournament provided scholarships for 100 local children in 2009.

Proceeds from the 2nd Annual Elizabeth Bottorf Memorial Redfish Tournament and fish fry will ensure more children have the opportunity to receive swimming lessons beginning June 2010.

Sponsors for the tournament were USA Custom Rods, Garmin, Raymarine, Old Town Kayaks, Don Adams from Chick-fil-a, Smitty’s Barbeque, and The Captain’s Table.

For more information about the Elizabeth Bottorf Memorial Foundation, please visit their website at:
www.elizabethmemorialfoundation.org

Contact the Central Panhandle Chapter at (850) 763-6587, or visit their website at:
www.redcrosscpc.org