2009

PELICAN LAKE TOURNAMENT RULES 

1.        The Tournament is scheduled for February 7, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.  on Pelican Lake, Wisconsin.  Contestants allowed inside fishing area prior to start of contest.

2.        Should inclement weather cause cancellation on 2/07/09, Tournament will be held on 2/08/09, same time same place.

3.        Should inclement ice occur a random drawing will be held for all prizes on 2/07/08 at 11:00 am

4.        The top 50 place prizes are determined by largest weight and time registered.  In the event of a tie, the first fish registered takes priority.  Any size fish may place in the top 50.  Contestants are responsible for verification of weight of fish at time of weigh-in.  All weigh-ins will be videotaped, the videotape may be consulted in resolving any disputes regarding this.

5.        Each person will be allowed to fish three holes per ticket, and only one hook/lure per hole, three holes maximum.  You may register as many fish as you want, but only the heaviest fish per contestant will qualify for a competition prize.  NO contestants will be eligible for more than one competition prize.  There is no age requirement on tournament participation.  Contestants are not allowed to share a ticket, as we are only allowed 1000 contestants.

6.        All fish entered must be brought to the Judges stand immediately and be alive.  Dead or frozen fish are ineligible.  Judges shall have the right to verify that fish were legally caught.  The decision of the Judge is final.  All prize winners may be required to take polygraph exams as part of the contest requirements.  In the event deception is detected his/her prize will go directly to charity. 

7.        All fish must be caught and registered at the Judges’ stand by 2:30 p.m. on the day of the contest.

8.        All cash prizes will be mailed to the winner within seven (7) days of the tournament.  ID and social security number required to claim cash prizes.  All ice augers, portable shelters and ice machines will be awarded on the day of the tournament, all ice augers, shelters, ice machines, and other smaller prizes must be claimed by 3:00 p.m.  All unclaimed prizes will remain property of Antigo Lions Club

9.        Contestants must fish in the same area designated for the contest and will be required to produce tickets on demand if asked.  Ticket checks as well as container inspection will be performed. 

10.     Contestants will be allowed to move to other unoccupied holes in the contest area.  You are allowed to bring as many poles as desire, but cannot use more than one pole, with one hook/lure per line, per hole at the time.  Contestants must use holes provided.

11.     Entry fee for the tournament is $150.00 for 3 holes.  Price per person.  Deadline for Registration is Monday, January 26, 2009.  No refunds will be given for any reason.  As of January 27, 2009 ticket prices will be $200.  Per ticket, if available.

12.     Contestants are responsible for their own safety, actions and property at all times.  Contestants must be in plain view from all sides at all times. All laws of the State of Wisconsin will be abided by.

13.     Single, two or three sided WINDBREAKS made with CLEAR plastic or plexiglass will be allowed.  Maximum size per side 4x4. No shelters / tipped sleds

14.     Prizes are the responsibility of the winners, including taxes.  Proper identification is necessary from all winners so the form 1099-MISC may be prepared and supplied to the winners.

15.     No motorized vehicles are allowed in the contest area other than contest officials and police personnel.  Any contestant bringing a motor vehicle within 100 yards of the contest perimeter may be disqualified.

16.     Contestants are encouraged to park in the areas provided.  Watch for signs.  Contestants are encouraged to carpool and use the buddy system.

17.     Coolers, and large containers are discouraged.  No spears allowed.  No underwater cameras allowed.  Heaters, chairs, bait pails, and depth finders are allowed.  No bait or licenses sold on lake.  Small chisels are recommended as holes are drilled the day before.  The use of augers is not allowed.  Weighted lines without hooks can be used to check depth prior to 10:45 a.m.

18.     Failure to comply with any contest rules subjects contestants to disqualification and removal from competition site, as determined by contest officials.  Right to refuse to sell or revoke a competition ticket to anyone is hereby reserved.

19.     There will be a Leader Board located in the registration area.  All effort will be made to keep the board up to date and accurate.

20.     All fish registered will be considered to have been legally gifted to the Antigo Lions Club

21.     All contestants and others hereby consent to the use of any photographs or likeness of themselves to be used in the promotion of our contest, including by not limited to print, radio, or television, etc.

22.     Prizes advertised are based on the sale of 1000 holes.  We hereby reserve the right to change the prize amounts due to a lack or abundance of participation. 

23.     All proceeds after prizes are paid and operating costs are covered are at the discretion of the Antigo Lions Club.

24.     We would like to thank you for supporting our efforts to protect the environment and request that you remove refuse, including cigarette butts, from the ice when you leave.  Glass containers are not allowed in contest area and will be confiscated by and forfeited to, tournament officials.  Waste containers are provided.

WE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE GREAT THANKS TO ALL THE CHARITIES AND GROUPS WHO HELP US OUT THROUGH OUT THE SEASON AND THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT.   WE ARE GRATEFUL TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO WORK WITH US THE MAKE THIS EVENT AS GREAT AT IT IS. 

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE LIONESS, WOLF PACK ADVENTURE, ELCHO HIGH SCHOOL WRESTING TEAM, ELCHO SNOWMOBILE CLUB, PELICAN LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT,  LAND OWNERS, TAVERNS AND BARS AROUND THE COMMUNITY.