Fishermen,
Please come join us at the 2012Laredo Border Chapter API Bass Tournament and BBQ cook offon May 31st, June 1st, & 2nd 2012 in Zapata, Tx . Registration will be held atthe Beacon Lodge Rec. Hall, on Thursday May 31, 2012. Registration will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. At least 1 team membermust be present at registration. Fisherman auction will start @ 8:00 pm (80% Pay Back). The Bass Tournament/BBQ Cook Off Headquarters will be at the Beacon Lodge on June 1st2nd. BBQ Cook OFF auction to follow – Hosted by Beacon Lodge, Beacon Store and RV Park
This is one of three fund raising events we have during the year to raise money for scholarships to be awarded to qualifying students in the area. We also donate to other youth oriented activities such as county fairs in the South Texas area.
The Laredo Border Chapter API is a Non-Profit organization & all profits fromentry fees & sponsorship contributions go strictly towardsour scholarship program. The API officers & general members receive nothing for their hard work & dedication to the chapter.
HELP US CONTINUE THIS TRADITION IN PROMOTING
ZAPATA COUNTY / FALCON LAKE
COME JOIN US!! SEE YOU THERE!!
Best Regards,
Tony Escamilla
President
Border Chapter API
BASS TOURNAMENT TEAM
Rene CalderasTournament Chairman 956-740-3639
Robert ChavezCo-Chairman 830-876-6129
Jimmy ParkerCo-Chairman (Rules) 361-537-3575
David HerzogCo-Chairman (Rules)361-215-8480
Frank Harsacky Co-Chairman (Lodging) 361-816-5494
Raul Hinojosa Co-Chairman (Cook off) 956-489-6903
Robert Chavera Co-Chairman (Sponsors/Prizes) 956-740-2435
Terry HunnCo-Chairman (Sponsor/Prizes)361-866-4300
Elsa Vela Treasurer 956-286-3413
Speedy CollectWeight Master956-236-9717
REGISTRATION :
Elsa Vela
Michelle Stewart
Christine P.Martinez
Sylvia Guevara
Jeanie Cooper
Monica Mendoza
BORDER CHAPTER API
2012 BASS TOURNAMENT
JUNE 1st & 2nd
ENTRY FORM
At least 1 person per boat must work in Oil & Gas Industry
FISHERMAN # 1 FISHERMAN # 2
NAME ______NAME ______
ADDRESS ______ADDRESS ______
PHONE # ______PHONE # ______
E MAIL ______EMAIL ______
EMPLOYER ______EMPLOYER ______
TEAM ENTRY ($ 300 / $ 150.00 Ea) $ ______
FISHERMAN AUCTION ($100) $ ______
SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT $ ______
TOTAL $ ______
PLEASE EMAIL TO: OR MAIL TO : BORDER CHAPTER API
.O. BOX 2644
aredo, Tx 78044
RENE CALDERASROBERT CHAVEZ JIM PARKER
Tournament ChairmanTournament Co-Chairman Co-Chairman (Rules)
956-740-3639830-876-6129 361-537-3575
Tournament Headquarters
Beacon Lodge – 956-765-4616 (Call for Rates)
Hotels/Motels In Zapata (All are Daily Rates plus taxes unless noted)
Best Western-956-765-8403 One Bed-$85/Two Bed-$95
Executive Inn-956-765-6982 One Bed-$73/Two Bed-$78
Falcon Motel-956-765-4373 One Person-$51/Two-$57/Three-$63 (Taxed)
Holiday Inn-956-765-1333 One Bed-$135/Two Bed-$146/Suite-$146
Oso Blanco Lodge-956-765-4339(Call for Rates/Vicki)
Sunbridge Inn-956-765-1221 (Call for Rates)
BORDER CHAPTER API
2012 BASS TOURNAMENT
JUNE 1st & 2nd
RULES
ALL TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE RULES WILL APPLY
LIE DETECTOR MAY/WILL BE USED TO VERIFY RESULTS (DAILY/FINAL)
2 MAN TEAMS (MUST HAVE 2 & NO MORE THAN 2 PER BOAT)
3 FISH LIMIT PER BOAT PER DAY (MINIMUM LENGTH 14”)
ARTIFICIAL LURES ONLY (NO LIVE BAIT)
ALL BOATS MUST HAVE KILL SWITCHES IN WORKING CONDITION
LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN WHEN BOAT IS ON PLANE
ONE ROD AT A TIME PER FISHERMAN
PENALTY FOR WEIGHING IN DEAD FISH = 1 LB. PER FISH
PENALTY FOR ANY FISHERMEN THAT WEIGH IN LATE 1 LB. PER FISH
NO FISHING WITHIN 50’ OF ANOTHER TOURNAMENT BOAT (FLAGS ON BOATS)
ALL FISH BECOME PROPERTY OF API FOR LIVE RELEASE
ANYONE BREAKING THE RULES COULD BE DISQUALIFIED
COMPLAINTS OR PROTEST MUST BE MADE TO TOURNAMENTRULES CHAIRMAN(IN WRITING)
WITHIN30 MINUTES OF LAST WEIGH IN
NO OFF LIMIT RESTRICTIONS BEFORE TOURNAMENT – DEAD LINE 5/31 AT 5 PM - OFF LAKE
SCALES WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY FOR ANY FISHERMEN THAT WANT TO WEIGH IN EARLY
WEIGH MASTER DECISIONS ARE FINAL
*ANY GUIDES THAT HAVE GUIDED WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT
ARE NOT ILLEGIBLE*
**NO PROFESSIONAL ANGLERS ARE ALLOWED TO FISH THE TOURNAMENT. A PROFESSIONAL ANGLER IS ANYONE THAT HAS PAYED $500. OR MORE FOR ANY TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE AT OTHER STATE TOURNAMENTS.**
NUMBER OF TEAMS ENTERED WILL DETERMINE PRIZE PAYOUT & NUMBER OF PLACES
ENTRY FEE ------$ 300.00 PER BOAT
AUCTION ENTRY--- $100.00 PER BOAT (OR BIDDER DOES NOT BUY A TEAM)
MUST PAY ENTRY TO BE INCLUDED IN FISHERMAN AUCTION BIDDING
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday May 31, 2012-- REGISTRATION FROM 2:00 PM TO 8:00 PM @ BEACON LODGE REC HALL
AT LEAST ONETEAM MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT AT REGISTRATION.
FISHERMAN AUCTION WILL START @ 8:00 PM (80 % PAY BACK)
BBQ COOK OFF AUCTION TO FOLLOW (HOSTED BY BEACON LODGE, BEACON STORE AND RV PARK)
Friday JUNE 1ST --START FISHING @ 7:00 AM –WEIGH IN @ 3:00 PM - FOOD WILL BE SERVED @ 4:30 PM
(BEACON LODGE HEADQUARTERS)
SaturdayJUNE 2nd -- START FISHING @ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FOOD WILL BE SERVED BEFORE AWARD CEREMONY
AWARDS FOR TOURNAMENT & AUCTION AFTER WEIGH IN
DANCE WILL FOLLOW – MUSIC BY KELLY KENNING
PROVIDED BY BEACON LODGE & BEACON STORE
BORDER CHAPTER API
2012 BASS TOURNAMENT
Zapata, Texas
June 1ST & 2ND 2012
Fisherman Information:
Fisherman #1Fisherman #2
Name______Name______Address______Address______
Phone No.______Phone No.______
E-mail ______E-mail______
Employer:______Employer:______
CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARDS ARE ALL ACCEPTED
Please indicate which form of payment you are making
CASH CHECK CREDIT CARD
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FROM
Name on Credit Card / Team Entry: ( $300 ) / $Credit Card Type (circle) / AMEX VISA M/C DISC / Calcutta Entry ( $100) / $
Account Number / Sponsorship / $
Expiration Date / Total / $
3 Digit CID Number
(Last 3 numbers on back of magnetic strip)
Please make checks payable to: Border Chapter API and mail to:
Border Chapter API / P.O. Box 2644 / Laredo, TX 78044