Texas TBF Federation Junior Anglers

State Qualifier

Rules                                   Entry Form 

Release Waiver                    Medical Form

Date:  June 21st

 

Lake:    Joe Pool Res. --  Grand Prairie, Texas

 

Ramp:  Lynn Creek Park

 

Pre tournament meeting:   Friday June 20th @ 7: 30 pm,  place: The “Club House” at Lynn Creek Park

 

Format:  There will be 2 junior anglers paired up with each boat captain.  Each angler is allowed equal time in the front of the boat and in control of the water fished.  No parent may captain the boat of their own child.  Boat captains are in complete control of the outboard motor and all boat safety.  Boat captains may assist with the netting of fish only. 

 

Entry Fee:  $40.00 per contestant

 

Pay out:  Proceeds form this tournament will go to the two junior anglers that qualify for the National Guard Junior Anglers World Championship.

 

Off Limits:  Will be the 5 days immediately prior to the tournament date. No contestant, boat captain or family member may be on the tournament waters from sunrise June 16th, until boat launch on June 21st. No official practice day.

 

Rules and entry form may be obtained online at www.tbftx.org  Eligible for entry is any junior angler in good standing with a Texas TBF Federation Junior club, who has obtained the age of 11 but not yet 15 as of Aug. 1st 2008(advanced division) or who has obtained the age of 15 but not yet 19 as of Aug. 1st 2008(senior division).

 

Suggestion:  As stated, there will be 2 junior anglers in each boat.  Therefore, when enlisting youth for your clubs, always do it in pairs.  This is a great way to get our own kids involved and at least one of their friends!

 

Park Info.  http://www.lakeparks.net/lynncreek.htm       (817) 467-2104 Becky, let her know you’re with the TBF Federation.  The state has paid for our access/park fees.

 

Interested youth or their parents need to contact:  Clint Farris  ccmfarris@aol.com         the TBF state youth director with any questions about becoming a member and fishing this qualifying event.

 

Additional contact for information,         Tom Enloe        tebam11@aol.com  the TBF Federation President.