WSFC Tournament Program
 Opening Date- January 1st                                  Closing Date - December 31st

Eligiblity:
Members in good standing, who have attended at least TWO(2) club functions per calendar year, are eligible for club awards. These events would be any of the following: Meetings, Intra-Club Tournaments, or serve as a WSFC Officer, or as a WSFC Representative at other outside meetings or functions, or assist at the annual WSFC tournament. Fishing at inter-club tournaments (ASAC sanctioned) will count only once as a club function.

Minimum Lengths and/or Weights of Eligible Species for Affidavits:

Blue Fish……12” or over…N.J. state bag limits
Kingfish……..10” or over
Croaker………10” or over
Weakfish…….N.J.state size and bag limits
Striped Bass…N.J. state size and bag limits
Summer Flounder..N.J. state size ,season and bag limits
Unusual Catch: Any unusual catch should also be sent in for possible consideration by the tournament committee. 

Intra-Club Tournament Scoring:
Each eligible fish measuring 10” (including sundials) will count as ten points plus one point per inch there after. A fraction will count as the next quarter inch. An appointed captain will record all fish caught during the time set for the Intra-club tournament.  In the event of a tie, exact measurement (length and girth) will determine the winner.

Traveling Plaque:
One traveling plaque will be awarded for the largest fish caught in the above categories. This plaque will be given to the 1st place winner for one year. The traveling plaque will then be returned to the club, to be awarded to the next season’s winner.  Also, an traveling plaque will be given to the individual with the most fish caught during the year.

Individual Plaque:
1st place awards for all species listed above as well as most fish. Only one award for all first place fish per individual will be given.  2nd and 3rd places will also be listed on the plaque.

Junior Members:
An award will be given to the Junior member catching the largest of the eligible fish. Junior members must qualify the same as regular members for club awards.

Inter-Club Tournaments:
The captain of the team will supply, purchase and maintain the bait. There will be no limited set on the purchase of the bait, of any given tournament, as long as discretion is used. Any member wanting different bait may purchase it at her own expense. It will be the responsibility of the captain of each team to make sure that the PINK SHEETS from each session, are legible, and that they get to the tournament chairmen within 7 days of the end of each tournament. The club will sponsor a “B” team and pay for the bait and registration.

Affidavits:
If more than one fish of the same species is caught on the same day, the largest fish’s dimensions are entered on the front of the affidavit, the rest are listed on the back with length, girth and weight (if you have it). The affidavit must be signed and the total number of fish circled. Affidavits are invalid if erased, crossed out or changed in any respect. Fish must be registered within thirty (30) days of being caught.  You can download the paper form or use the online submission form.  Send paper affidavits to:

Florence Pancoast
 183 Winding Brook Run
 North Wales ,Pa. 19454

Out of State Fish:
Fish caught on the surf, out of state must be registered the same manner as above. Recognition will be given to the largest fish of each species within the eligibility guidelines listed above.

Fish Released:
Affidavit must be filed as above and witnessed if possible. These fish have the same recognition as the fish that are kept. They shall be measured in length, girth and weight if possible.

Revised 2/08