tournament 2012 application
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Tournament 2012 applicationTRANSCRIPT
2012 Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Walleye Tournament!!!
Another Benefit of Union Membership
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The 8th Annual Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Walleye Tournament will be held on March 17, 2012 in Spring
Valley with the take off from Barto’s Landing. Take off will be at 7:00am and weigh-in will be at 2:00pm. Please read the
application and rules thoroughly. The postmark deadline will be enforced, no exceptions. Send your application in early to
get a better take off position.
You must have a working Live-Well on your boat to qualify for the tournament.
The river will be open from the Starved Rock Dam south to New Orleans.
This is a Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters sponsored Tournament. You and your partner must be members in good
standing of a local union in the Chicago Regional Council or Mid-Central District Council. Also, your local must be in good
standing with the Chicago Regional Council.
* Retired members can participate in the tournaments as long as they are still members of a local union. If your local
does not use retiree cards a letter on local letterhead will be needed in place of your union card.
The Walleye and Bass Tournaments are for members only, no guests are allowed for any reason, at the dinner or to
participate in the contest.
The Friday night dinner will be held at the Peru Eagles Club, 830 Harrison St., Peru, IL. Directions are in the application
packet.
You must have proof that you are a member in good standing with either a Dues Book or a Current Working
Card. Union Buttons will not qualify. This is your responsibility! Anyone not having a Dues Book or Current
Working Card will not qualify for the prize money. No Exceptions.
If you have any questions or comments call John Horak at 847-640-7373 Monday through Friday between the hours of
8 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Thank you in advance for your support.
Fraternally,
John Horak
Fishing Tournament Chairmen
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Anyone not on the check-in list will not be allowed to fish the tournament. We
cannot be responsible for late or lost mail. Make sure you have your applications postmarked no later than
Saturday March 3, 2012.
We do not mail anything back to you; your cancelled check is proof of registration.
8th Annual
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Walleye Tournament!
March 17, 2012, Barto’s Landing, Spring Valley, IL.
Application Form In signing this application, I hereby knowingly waive and release the host, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, the sponsors,
my fellow contestants, volunteers, contest officials, including all their officers, owners, successors, assigns, agents, employees and
attorneys from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, whether in law or equity, for losses, injuries and damages to
my person or property related to my participation in this contest.
Make checks payable to: C.R.C.C. Fishing Tournaments Mail to: C.R.C.C. Fishing Tournaments 1256 Estes Ave.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Please print clearly. Application Fee $120.00 per boat.
Two person teams required-$60.00 per person
Applications must be postmarked by Saturday March 3, 2012 BOAT OWNER PARTNER
Name: ________________________________________ Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________
City: _________________________________________ City: _________________________________________________
State: _____________ Zip: _______________________ State: ___________________________ Zip: _________________
Area Code and Phone No. _________________________ Area Code and Phone No. ________________________________
Local Union: ___________________________________ Local Union ___________________________________________
E-MAIL ______________________________________ E-MAIL ______________________________________________
Signature ______________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________
* New Address or 1st time applicant check here – Boat Owner _____ Partner _____
You must provide proof of membership; a Dues Book or Current Working Card. Union Buttons will not qualify.
Anyone not providing a Dues Book or current Working Card will be disqualified. Put your dues book or card
in your wallet NOW!!! No monies will be refunded, for any reason 14 days prior to the contest.
Starting in 2010 applications and the newsletter will be sent via e-mail. Please provide an e-mail address on the
application above.
Do Not tear the application in half!
2012 CHICAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
WALLEYE TOURNAMENT
CONTEST RULES
# 1 RULE: The rules of this contest will stand unchanged.
If there is a question on any rule or regulation the final decision will be left to the contest committee. If the contest
is cancelled due to reasons of safety, weather, etc., the
contest will be rescheduled.
#2 ELIGIBILITY: All contestants must be18 years or
older, and a member in good standing with the Chicago
Regional Council of Carpenters or the Mid-Central District
Council of Carpenters. Contestants must have a valid IL.
Fishing License and you must provide proof of union
membership, i.e. Dues Book, or current working card.
Union Buttons will not qualify. Applicants not providing
a Dues Book or current working card will be
disqualified.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
#3 TAKE - OFF: All contestants will leave and return together by boat from the designated starting point. A
numbered take off will be used. Positions will be
determined by the date of receipt of the application and
payment. All applications must be mailed to the address on the application form.
#4 LIVE WELL CHECK: All boats must have a working
live well. Each boat must pass an inspection and safety check prior to take-off and up to a ½ hour past the official
take-off. Boats not passing through the live well check will
be disqualified.
#5 TYPE OF TACKLE: Only casting, flipping, spinning,
or spin casting tackle may be used. Two rods may be used,
(WALLEYE TOURNAMENT ONLY), with extra rods
rigged and ready. Live bait may be used, (WALLEYE
TOURNAMENT ONLY).
#6 SAFETY: All safe boating rules must be observed at all
times. Life jackets must be worn anytime your combustion engine is running. Anyone not observing the safety rules
will be disqualified.
#7 OFFICIAL TIME: Official time will be kept at the contest headquarters. Each minute contestant is late for
weigh-in a one (1) pound penalty will be deducted from
their total weight. Any team more than fifteen minutes late
will be disqualified.
#8 SCORING: Winners will be determined by total weight
at the end of the contest. A 14” minimum length applies as measured by contest officials. Any fish determined to be
less than 14” will cause a one (1) pound penalty. Any team
bringing in more than the legal limit will lose all score for
the day. In the event of a tie in total weight the largest fish from each team will break the tie. There will be an eight (8)
ounce penalty for each dead fish brought to the scales. Fish
must be brought to the scale in a plastic bag with water in
it. Plastic bags will be provided as needed at the weigh-in site. Any frozen, mangled, or iced fish presented for weigh-
in will disqualify the team.
#9 SPORTSMANSHIP: Any team or contestant
disqualified for illegal activities or fishing with a partner
who is not a currant member in good standing with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters or the Mid-Central
District Council of Carpenters will be refused entry to any
future contests. Notification will be sent to your local
union.
#10 FISH: Only Sauger, Walleye, and Saugeye will be
weighed. All fish must be returned to the river or
conservation officials alive.
#11 AWARDS: The awarding of the trophies will take
place immediately after the final tally is complete. The
prize monies will be mailed following the tournament. If a protest is lodged, awards and prizes will be withheld until a
final determination can be made.
#12 PROTEST: All protests must be filed with the contest
committee in writing within 30 minutes of the final weigh-
in. Complaints must be signed.
#13 BOAT AND MOTOR: Electric trolling motors are permitted for moving the boat into position. You must have
a 5-hp motor or larger.
#14 NO FISHING AREAS: No fishing will be permitted within 50 yards of the weigh-in site. Good Sportsmanship
must be followed when fishing near any other boats or
private property.
#15 NO CONTESTANT may fish the river between the
hours of 5:00pm Friday and 7:00am Saturday prior to the
contest.
#16 ALL ENTRIES must be postmarked by Saturday
March 3, 2012. No Exceptions.
#17 REFUNDS: No refunds will be made, for any reason, 14 days or less prior to the contest.
#18 BOAT LIMIT: Six fish per team limit.
#19 TAKE - OFF: Official take off will be 7:00 a.m. with
weigh-in at 2:00 p.m.
#20 NO CONTESTTANT may leave the boat to fish from any other location except for the boat. No shore fishing
allowed. Any contestant caught will be disqualified.
#21 TEAM TOURNAMENT ONLY. All boats must have
2 fishermen. No one is allowed to fish alone. Every attempt
will be made to partner-up prior to take-off if possible.
Anyone who does not have a partner must contact John Horak at the dinner or prior to take-off.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
List of Hotels and Motels in the area: (These accommodations have not been prescreened)
East of Spring Valley on RT 6 – Tou-Rest 815-223-0095
RT 89 and I 80 Spring Valley Exit – Spring Valley Inn 815-894-2225
RT 251 and I 80 Peru exit;
Ramada Inn 815-224-9000 Days Inn 815-224-1060
Comfort Inn 815-223-8585 Fairfield Inn 815-223-7458
Quality Inn 815-224-2500 Super 8 815-223-1848
Tiki Truck Stop 815-224-1109 Econo-Lodge 815-224-2500
Dinner Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles-Peru Eagles Club 830 Harrison St., Peru, IL. 815-223-0282
I 80 West to exit 251 South to Rt. 6 West to Harrison St., turn right on Harrison.
Hall and bar opens at 5:00 pm, dinner is served from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Meeting starts at 7:00 pm followed by door prize drawing.
C.R.C.C. Fishing Tournament Jacket and Tournament Shirt – Order Form
Please Print Clearly Name ________________________________________ Local ____________ Address ________________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State ________ Zip _______________ Phone __________________________ Front of jacket: Sizes: Carpenter’s local ________ Small through 3XL ______ (2XL Add $ 5.00)
Your name or nickname (optional) (jacket only) _________________________ Jacket color code (check one) Navy w/Gray 4491 ____ Black w/Khaki 4495 ____ Tournament shirt: Size (one color) _____________ Make sure of the size, because of the embroidering there can be no returns, exchanges or refunds. Signature _____________________________________ Date ______________________ Back of jacket is a full size embroidered panel and represents both of our tournaments.
$ 65.00 per jacket (2XL and up add $ 5.00) or $ 55.00 per shirt includes all taxes and shipping to your home. (Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery) Make check payable to: CRCC Fishing Tournaments Mail order forms to: CRCC Fishing Tournaments 1256 Estes Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL. 60007 If you have any questions call John Horak at 847-640-7373
Live –Wells are now required on all boats – New since the 2003 Season!
Our tournament permit requires that every boat be equipped with a working live-well to insure the healthy handling of your catch. This
assures that the fish we return to the water will remain healthy to be caught another day.
We, the C.R.C.C. Fishing Tournaments, will now require that all boats have a working live-well to qualify and enter our tournaments. We
understand that many of our members’ boats are not equipped with a built in live-well so we will except a home made version as long as it
has a working aerator. Included are directions for building a home made live-well out of a cooler. This can be accomplished with a little
planning and for a nominal fee.
Making a small effort now will help to ensure bigger and healthier fish in the future!
Materials needed:
Small bilge pump
Plastic hose long enough to reach from the bottom of the cooler and wrap around the top –
check size to match your bilge pump 5/8” or 3/4”.
Wine cork or other type of plug
2 hose clamps
2 battery clips
2 lengths of wire to reach your battery
Your cooler should be at least 24” long
Simple live-well
Connect the bilge to the bottom of your cooler
Connect the two long lengths of wire to the leads on the bilge pump. Make sure the connections will not be in the
water when filled. Now connect the battery clamps
Connect the plastic hose to the bilge pump, run the hose around the top portion of the cooler above the water line.
Cut the hose to length, insert plug, and hold together with hose clamps.
Now that the hose is in place drill 1/8” holes in the hose so it will spray water back down into the cooler, holes
should be every 2 to 3 inches.
Don’t forget the bucket to fill the live-well.