| Disabled American Veterans, Stonewall Jackson, Chapter #9, Winchester, Virginia |
| DAV#9 MARTINSBURG VAMC 2011 FISHING TOURNAMENT RULES 1. All Contestants must be an inpatient of the Martinsburg VAMC with valid I.D. Next year we hope to include all outpatients in another special Fishing Tournament geared only to outpatients. 2. All Contestants may only enter the largest fish of their catch in EACH species. For example, if you catch a 20-in Rainbow and then you catch a 30-inch Brown Trout you may enter both of them. You cannot enter two of the same fish species. But you may enter fish from all species. Only a Staff member or appointed person may measure and fill out the Entry Form. 3. At days end and closing of the fishing trip, only the largest fish of ANY of the species can be entered. In short, whoever catches the longest and the heaviest combined can send in an entry. If Pete catches a 30-in Brown and Joe catches a 28-in Rainbow, and they are the biggest fish of the day, they can send in an Entry Form with their catch information. 4. Our Sports Cmt will have a running file of all fish caught and as each trip takes place new and bigger fish will eliminate the past record and that past entry will be deleted from the running. This way we will only have limited, largest, and heaviest designated species to keep track of. 5. The person catching a qualifying fish cannot give it to another Patient. 6. At the end of the same day, the Entry must be mailed in. Stamped self-addressed envelopes are provided. The measuring and weighing must take place at the location where fish are caught, hence it is easy to mail on the same day. 7. At the close of the Tournament, NOVEMBER 1st 2011, no more Entries will be accepted past that date. A grace period of only two days is applied. 8. Shortly after the tournament is closed, Mr. Bob Manness and Staff will be notified of the winners. At that time, proper Certificates of Achievement will be sent out. We also will be inviting the winners of the largest fish to our Annual "Banquet and Awards Dinner" for a formal presentation and a fine dinner. 9. As this is our first year, we realize that we must learn along the way, hence All Rules are subject to change or amended at the discretion of DAV Chapter #9, Winchester, Virginia Sports Cmt, Final approval of the membership vote and the Commander will make all final decisions, if an agreement cannot be reached. Non-negotiable. 10. In the event of a tie, Dual Awards will be given out, but only one can be invited to the Banquet and Awards dinner. A toss of a coin will be appropriate to select the winner. As Commander of Chapter #9, I wish to thank Chief of Customer Services Bob Manness and Hospital Director Ann Brown for their co- operation, by realizing the therapeutic values of the varied Chapter #9 Programs for it's inpatients at the Martinsburg VAMC. It is without a doubt that the Martinsburg VAMC facility is a superior leader in its field and will continue to develop and exemplify the true meaning of Veterans’ care for years to come. Thank you and Good luck. Enjoy the competition. Chance B.A. Bazzano Commander Virginia Certified Service Officer DAV State Dept. Welfare Homeless & Relief Cmt Veterans Employment Resource Center (VERC) Chairman DAV Sports Cmt Founder Entertainment Cmt Chairman DAV Ch# 9 Members And Zeta M.S. Bazzano Commander Web Master, DAVA UNIT #9 Winchester Virginia, USA |
