Angler of the Year Rules

I. The Club will determine the winner on the basis of points earned by adult regular members for submitted fish entries during the designated tournaments.

II. The designated tournaments for 2018 are:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.      Trophy Rockfish
               2.      Cobia Classic
               3.      Flounder Bash
               4.      Spanish Lessons
               5.      Grab Bag
               6.      Octoberfest
               7.      Leroy Bussells Memorial
               8.      Bonus Rockfish

1^st place among regular members for each targeted species                          –   5 points

2^nd place among regular members for each targeted species                         –   4 points

3^rd place among regular members  for each targeted species                         –   3 points

4^th place among regular members for each targeted species                          –  2 points

                                     5^th place and all lower entries among regular members for each targeted species  –  1 point

IV. Each fish species entered during a designated tournament by a regular member will result in the applicable points being allocated to the member’s total score. A member can earn points on only one fish per species per tournament.

V. All fish entered must be caught in accordance with all Club angling and tournament rules and all state and federal regulations.

VI. A minimum score of 15 points is required to win the 1st place award.

VII. The regular member earning the highest number of points (15 point minimum) will be the Angler of the Year winner.

VIII. Tiebreakers:

First tiebreaker – number of 1^st place finishes

Second tiebreaker – number of 2^nd place finishes

Third tiebreaker – number of 3^rd place finishes

If anglers are still tied after the third tiebreaker, co-winners are designated. If co-1st place winners are designated, there will be no second place award. The next highest eligible member is awarded third place. The same procedure shall be used for other position ties.

IX. In the event of any dispute or question as to the points earned or the eligibility of any entry, the decision of the Board of Directors will be final.

X. Awards.

Prizes will be gift cards in the amount of:

1^st Place – $100

2^nd Place – $75

3^rd Place – $50

4th Place – $50

A commemorative plaque will also be awarded to 1^st place winner.