July 2, 2008
Welcome, Federation Nation B.A.S.S. Clubs:
It’s that time again, to fish for our dream. The Michigan B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation State Championship is the first step leading all the way to a spot in the BassMasters Classic. " Fishing as one of the Pros. "
Our board would like to wish every angler the "Best of Luck "
This letter is to serve as your clubs official notification of eligibility to the 2008 State Championship to be held August 21 (Banquet and Registration day), August 22 & 23 (Actual Tournament Days) and August 24 (as the alternate weather day).
It is the responsibility of the club presidents to ensure that their members fishing receive this information. Complete rules for the State Championship are also contained on the MBCF web site on-line at
http://www.michiganbass.netWe will continue having early check-ins available for anglers this year. We will have tables set up at a Banquet Hall on Thursday, August 21 for members to sign in. The location, times and dates will be included in everyone’s confirmation packets.
Remember to inform your anglers that this year, the tournament will again be a mandatory two-day event again. Anglers leaving after day one (unless a verifiable emergency) will not be allowed to fish the 2009 State Championship.
The participants that your club can send to the tournament is based on the MBCF membership club roster as of the June 1st of 2008.
All anglers on your roster at that time are eligible this year. Your club may choose who may attend.
This year, the licenses required will only be a Michigan Fishing License. At this time, fishing boundaries are not limited this year, other than as spelled out by the Michigan license. The only off limits will be on the second day of the tournament around the immediate launch area and the fish release area.
Registration is $100 per angler, which includes big bass, one meal for the banquet and one meal for the Bar-B-Q. Checks for registration fees should be made payable to Michigan BASS Chapter Federation, or MBCF. Should participants wish to bring additional people to the banquet/picnic, the cost will be $20.00 for each additional person. The number of people above event participants attending the banquet along with a separate check made payable to MBCF should be included with the original registration.
Completed entry forms must be postmarked by July 31, 2008. Any applications postmarked after this date will not be considered timely for participation and will be returned. Applications received that do not have all the required information, which includes proper proof of insurance for each boater and alternate boater will not be considered complete.
This year, if you do not complete the entry forms completely and correctly as requested and submit current Proof of Insurance for Boaters and Alternate Boaters, your club will not be allowed to compete, SO BE SURE YOU DO THEM RIGHT!!Refunds of registration/entry fees will NOT be granted for any reason after the registration deadline (July 31, 2008). Clubs will be allowed to make changes in participants on their roster (provided the replacements were on the clubs roster by June 1st, 2008) at the Captain's Meeting. Changes in anglers fishing for the club awards will be permitted at the Captain's meeting as well. Don't forget that should your club have one or more anglers not able to fish, your club remains responsible for the 50%-50% boater/rider rule.
Club’s can designate up to five people who will be fishing for the ‘club awards’. Changes in anglers fishing as the ‘club team’ will be allowed up to the Captains meeting. No changes in names will be allowed between days one and two. A club team form will be given to each Captain at the Captains meeting. This completed form must be turned in at the close of the Weigh-in on day 2.
When arriving on tournament morning, DO NOT go to launch ramps. Check-in will be done in the parking lot staging area, Located in the main parking lot at the park. DO NOT GO DOWN TO THE RAMP AREA. ALL BOATS WILL BE SENT DOWN AFTER LIVEWELL CHECKS. At the pre-tournament meeting on Thursday, you will be directed to a lot based on which flight you are in.
IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT RIDERS MEET THEIR BOATERS AND LEAVE THEIR CARS AT OFF SITE LOCATIONS BEFORE COMING TO THE STAGING AREA.
Clubs that do not have a representative at the Captains meeting by 4:00 PM Thursday, will not be allowed to fish. Individuals, who are not registered by the contestants meeting by 6:00 PM Thursday, will not be allowed to fish.
Tournament entry forms, payment, proof of boater insurance and number of additional people attending the banquet/Bar-B-Q along with payment should be sent to:
Michigan Bass Federation
Sharon Leonardi
23405 Deanhurst
Should you have additional questions we can be reached by email at:
psacks@michiganbass.net or by phone at (248) 819-3192. Do not call with changes to your rosters after you submit them!!Paul Wagner
Michigan BASS Federation
State Championship Co-Chairman
State Championship Roster Instructions:
Enclosed is your State Championship Roster/Form. There are several things you need to know and do before you send it back to get your club registered for the 2008 State Championship.
2008 State Championship Roster Check List
(Please complete this form and return it with you packet)
| YES | NO | Prior to returning your application, go through the following check list. |
| Did you verify the mailing address, complete phone number and email contact for each and everyone who is fishing? Is everyone’s B.A.S.S. membership current? (Be sure to double check the on-line BFN Roster to verify) | ||
| Did you identify 50% boaters and 50% riders on your application? | ||
| Did you identify an alternate boater for your club? | ||
| Did you identify the Captain for your club team? | ||
| Did you identify up to 5 people fishing for the club awards? | ||
| Did you include payment of $100 per person (NO REFUNDS) | ||
| Did you indicate how many additional people will be attending the banquet (Be sure to include $20 each with your payment) | ||
| Did you include proof of
insurance for each boater and alternate boater? -Even
if people fished the Classic Series, proof of insurance must be included
again.
-Verify it includes Insurance Company, expiration date and amount of liability coverage! (If the form does not show all 3 it will not be accepted) |
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| Have you informed your participants that they will be required to only have a Michigan fishing License this year? | ||
| Did you make a copy of your team roster for your reference? | ||
| Did you include a check for the full amount? |
If you answered NO to one or more of these questions your application is not complete. These must be corrected prior to sending your application. If you have questions regarding your application, If you have any questions, feel free to call Paul Sacks at (248) 819-3192.
If you answered YES to all questions, send your team application in the return envelope provided to:
Michigan Bass FederationSharon Leonardi
23405 Deanhurst
YOUR ROSTER MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 31, 2008, ANY FORMS POSTMARKED AFTER JULY 31, 2008, WILL BE REJECTED & RETURNED. ALL CHANGES TO MAILED ROSTERS MUST BE MADE AT CAPTAINS MEETING on August 21, 2008. Do not call with changes, they will not be made via phone or email..
Rosters MUST include complete payment. Checks should be made out to:
"MICHIGAN BASS CHAPTER FEDERATION " or " MBCF "
Each participant will receive a confirmation packet by mail as soon as they are processed, so it is important that their addresses are correct.
Presidents if you have your Team Captain filling out the roster please
review it for correct information.
Again our board wishes the very best of luck to all our members.
13 of our members will be moving on in the Northern Divisional in October and
One Michigan BASS angler will advance to the National Championship.