BOXING DAY STEELHEAD DERBY
RULES
1. Entry Fees:
- Chilliwack Fish and Game Club Members,
Juniors (17 and under), Pensioners over 65 ______$10.00
B. Non-members ______$15.00
2. Registration ends at 10:00 am on derby day at the Chilliwack Fish and Game clubhouse. No ticket sales on derby day other than at the Fish and Game clubhouse.
3. All participating anglers must have their ticket punched at one of the designated punch stations on the morning of the derby before proceeding to fish. ONLY ONE TICKET MAY BE PUNCHED PER ANGLER, and those who weigh in a fish must present their punched ticket to validate their fish’s place in the contest.
4. PUNCH STATIONS will be located at:
LICKMAN ROAD6:30 am to 8:30 am
TAMAHI BRIDGE6:30 am to 8:30 am
THE CLUBHOUSE6:30 am to 10:00 am.
5.For the purpose of this contest the Chilliwack/Vedder River fishing will be from the confluence of Slesse Creek and downstream to the 401 Freeway bridge.
6. Fish must only be caught in the Chilliwack/Vedder River on December 26 and only during the contest.
7. All fish must be legally caught and all contestants must display good sportsmanship at all times. The chairman reserves the right to disqualify any contestant for poorsportsmanship.
8. All fish must be caught and landed by the contestant alone. No snagged fish.
9. A fish shall be a clipped HATCHERY steelhead of 5 pounds or over, and must be 50 cm in length or over. There is a ONE FISH LIMIT.
10. When a contestant catches a fish he/she must proceed to the weigh scale at the Fish and Game clubhouse and weigh in the fish. In case of a tie, the first fish weighed in will be considered the winner.
11. Fish weighed in do not become the property of the Fish and Game Club; however, they may be donated for the annual Fish and Game Dinner.
12. In case of a dispute, the chairman’s ruling will be final. Any protest must be in the hands of the chairman, in writing by 2:15 pm derby day.
13. All trophies and prizes will be awarded at the clubhouse at the close of the derby. Not more than one prize will be awarded to any one contestant.
14. If cancellation of the derby is necessary it will be announced from the clubhouse at 9:00 am on Derby Day by the chairman.
15. IN THE EVENT THAT THE DERBY IS CANCELLED, it will be held the following Sunday. The same format will apply, any exceptions will be announced at the clubhouse upon derby cancellation.
TROPHY AND PRIZE CONDITIONS
1. The trophies will be awarded in the following order:
1. Heaviest fish weighed in (King Fish Trophy)
2. First fish weighed in
3. 2nd heaviest fish weighed in
4. 3rd heaviest fish weighed in
5. 4th heaviest fish weighed in
6. 5th heaviest fish weighed in
7. Heaviest fish by a club member
8. Heaviest fish by a lady
9. Heaviest fish by a junior
10. Heaviest fish by a pensioner
11. Smallest fish weighed in
12. Hidden weight fish
2.Trophy winners will be given their CHOICE OF ONE PRIZE in addition to the trophy in the above order.
3. Trophies will only be awarded only if there is a winner in that category.
- Prizes remaining will be awarded by a draw. Only punched tickets will be eligible for draw prizes.
DISCLAMER
The Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association would like to point out that it is the derby participant’s responsibility to obey all laws, speed limits and to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion. Safety should be the participant’s primary concern during driving to fishing destinations or to the weigh in station. The club is in no way responsible for participants.
GOOD LUCK
Promoting sportsmanship, conservation
and fishing opportunity