Winni
Derby Rules and Regulations
2012 Winni Derby Fishing Rules & Regulations
1.
Derby participants may enter by mail, in person or buy at
www.winniderby.com. The entry fee is $40.00 per adult and
$30.00 for Junior. Junior Derby participants must be under the age
of 16 upon completion of the Derby. To assure tickets by return
mail the deadline for mail entries only is May 12th
Outlets will have entry forms until the close of business on Thurs.
May 17, 2012 and online until 11 pm. Late registration will
be available at A.J.’s Bait & Tackle, Main St., Meredith,
Martel's Bait & Sport Shop, Winnisquam Ave, Laconia and online
on May 18th for fee of $50.00 and $40.00. No one will be able to
enter thereafter. Late registrations are valid only for
Sat. & Sun. Duplicate tickets will be $5.00 available at
the weigh station only.
2. Derby
registrations shall in his/her possession while participating in the
Derby and must be presented to any Derby Official upon request. The
Derby registration form is non-transferable and non-refundable.
3.
Each adult participant must possess a valid 2012 NH fishing
license, and all fish must be taken pursuant to NH Fish & Game
Regulations.
4.
Only Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout taken from
Lake Winnipesaukee shall be eligible.
5. Any
and all fish in Derby participant’s possession must be dead prior to
entering the Derby’s weigh station. Any living fish in
participant’s possession will result in immediate Derby
disqualification.
6.
All boats used by derby participants must be equipped according to
the NH Marine Safety laws. Current registration from any state is
required and must obey NH laws.
7.. ALL INDIVIDUALS OCCUPYING A BOAT, REGARDLESS OF AGE, MUST BE
REGISTERED IN THE DERBY BEFORE ANYONE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PRIZES.
8.
All fish entered will be examined by a NH Fish and Game Biologist
and/or Derby officials. Participants must enter all fish whole, not
gutted, gaffed, frozen or altered in any way. All Salmon entered
must be at least twenty (20”) in. long. All Lake Trout
entered must be at least twenty-two (22”) in. long.
9.
Each participant entering fish must fill out an official fish entry
form to the satisfaction of the Derby officials. Participants must
also produce a witness who can verify that the entered fish was
caught in the presence of the witness and to the best of his/her
knowledge, in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of
the Derby and the laws and regulations of the NH Fish & Game Dept.
The witness will be required to sign the official entry form.
10.
All fish entered must be checked in on the day caught. To qualify
for the day’s awards they must be entered before 6 p.m. All fish
checked in from 6-9 p.m. Fri & Sat. will qualify for the next day’s
awards. Winning fish shall be determined by weight, length, and
earliest date and time entered.
11. Each winning participant shall be eligible for only one grand
prize. Juniors are eligible for daily prizes in the Junior
Division and the Lake Trout Division. Juniors shall be eligible for
only the Junior Grand Prize which is awarded to the largest Junior
salmon and may also win Major Lake Trout prizes.
12.
All winners must be present at the award ceremony when their name is
announced or forfeit their prize.
13. Each participant agrees that the decision of the judges is
final. In the event of fraud or other rule violation discovered
subsequent to the awarding of any prize the judges reserve the right
to change their decision
14.
No person directly associated with the Winni Derby, a member of the
Laconia Rotary committee supervising the Winni Derby or a sponsor
will be eligible for prizes.
15.
Each participant and witness agrees to comply with the official
rules and regulations of the Winni Derby and the laws of the State
of NH. All winners of any Grand or Major prize will be required to
sign a sworn affidavit provided by the Derby. If requested, the
participant and the witness agree to submit to a polygraph
examination (lie detector) at a time and place determined by the
Derby officials. Refusal to submit to a polygraph examination by
either the participant or the witness may result in entry
disqualification. Failure of either to pass the polygraph to the
satisfaction of the Derby officials shall result in entry
disqualification.
16.
Each participant shall hold harmless the Lakes Region Inland Fishing
Association, Inc. its officers, directors, the Laconia Rotary Club,
Derby officials, committee members, sponsors, agents, affiliates and
employees for any bodily injury including death or any other damages
sustained by a participant during the Winni Derby.
17.
Prize winners shall permit Winni Derby unlimited use of his or her
name and photos for marketing and publicity purposes. Winners shall
be responsible for paying all applicable taxes.
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