ELK RIVER BASS TOURNAMENT

A fishing experience for adults and kids alike.

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ELK RIVER BASS TOURNAMENT

Fun for the entire family

The Clendenin Homecoming Festival is excited to bring you the Second Annual Bass Tournament on the Elk River. Our goal is to create a fun fishing event for fishermen of all ages, adults, and kids, that will showcase our town and our beautiful Elk River fishery for years to come.

The Elk River is a great Small Mouth Bass, Walleye, and Musky fishery. It’s also a beautiful float trip river which is only 20 minutes from Charleston. Please come join us and continue this new tradition on the Elk River on June 23, 2019.

How To Register
- Step 1
  - Fill out the registration form below if paying by credit card or by check or money order.
- Step 2
  - If paying by credit card go to The Clendenin Elk River Fishing Tournament Facebook page and use the built-in Eventbrite ticket link to pay the $25 entry fee.
  - If paying by check make it payable to Clendenin Homecoming Festival and mail your check to Michael Hinchman 18062 Elk River Road, North, Clendenin, WV 25045.
- Step 3
  - If you have any questions feel free to call Michael at (304) 389-7485 or email fishing@clendeninhomecomingfestival.com.

DEADLINE TO ENTER

June 22, 2019 at 8:00 PM EST

ENTRY FEE

$25 each for adults. Children under 12 years of age free if they are accompanied by an adult. All entry fees are non-refundable.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Once you complete the registration form below if paying by credit card click here or paying by check or money order make them out to Clendenin Homecoming Festival and mail check or money order to Tournament Director: Michael Hinchman 18062 Elk River Rd, N, Clendenin, WV, 25045. If you have any questions call Michael at 304-389-7485 or email fishing@clendeninhomecomingfestival.com.

WEATHER DELAY

In the event of bad weather or river conditions, we will plan to reschedule the Bass Tournament for the next closest weekend in which the weather factors no longer exist. The initial plan would be for the following weekend.

TOURNAMENT RULES

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Fishermen must follow all state Fishing Regulations

Fishermen must follow all WV state Fishing Regulations and have valid WV fishing licenses. This does include wearing PFDs while using any kayak, canoe, or any type of boat. All state laws must be followed -- period. The Town of Clendenin or anyone involved with this tournament will not be held liable for any injuries up to or including death while participating in this event. Following all state regulations and your safety is your sole responsibility.

Catch and Release

The tournament is catch and release only.

Dates & Times

The Fishing Tournament will begin at daylight Sunday, June, 23 and the fishing cut off time will be at 5:00 PM. You must have all photo entries in before the 5:15 PM.

Fishing Methods

Fishermen can bank fish, wade fish, use kayaks, canoes, floats, or boats. We want this to be a fun tournament that anyone, including kids, can fish in. Getting people out fishing and enjoying our beautiful Elk River is the goal.

Fishing Boundaries

The boundaries will start at the Sutton Dam public access and will end at the Coonskin Park public access near Charleston, WV. This will give fishermen at least 15 WV State public access points to gain entry to the Elk River. Also, any tributary of the Elk River is legal for the first 50 yards or to the first shoals, whichever occurs first.

Awards Ceremony

The winning fish picture reviews and winning fish awards ceremony will occur at 6:00 PM June 23, 2019, on the main Clendenin Homecoming concert stage. This is where all the winners will be announced, as well as trophies and cash payouts will be presented. Must be present to win and to find out results.

BIG BASS AWARD

For the person with the longest single fish of the Bass species. Amounts won’t be determined until we know the total amount of entries. The more entries the bigger payouts. We will post on our Face book page closer to tournament date.

BIG BASS RUNNER UP

Runner Up Big Bass. For the person with the second longest single fish of the Bass species. Amounts won’t be determined until we know the total amount of entries. The more entries the bigger payout.

Kids Award

Just for the kids, there will be individual awards for the child under 12 years of age with the longest single fish of any species. A special prize will be awarded to the child with the winning fish.

Winners Catch-photo release format and photo criteria

All Adult fish entries must be 12 inches or larger. No limit on size for the kid’s entries. • All photos must show a clear picture of the whole fish from tip to tail. The fish must be measured in its natural position on a flat area preferably using a tournament measuring board. If using a measuring tape, there must be no bends in the tape or fish. • Any submitted pictures must show the identifier code given out the night before. Identifier code must be in the picture with the fish and be clear to read. I recommend writing it on your hand. Overhead pictures only, no angles photos. • All pictures must be submitted before the cut off time, shown to the Clendenin Homecomings Officials in person or Facebook messaged to the Homecoming Michael Hinchman. Picture cut off time is no later than 5:15 p.m. to be considered, as fishing cut off time will be 5:00 pm. No pictures will be considered after 5:15 pm in person or online. • All pictures will be reviewed by Clendenin Homecoming Fishing Tournament Director Mike Hinchman. If there is a tie for exact measurement we will flip a coin to decide the winner.

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Elk River Bass Tournament Registration Form

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Release of Liabilty*
I agree to terms and conditions of the Release of Liability
RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2019 ELK RIVER BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT

I have read and understood the 2019 Rules, Regulations and Requirements of the Clendenin Homecoming Festival Elk River Bass Fishing Tournament. By signing I agree to the Rules, Regulations, and Requirements of the Tournament and agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings as well as all applicable federal and state laws. I understand that there are certain inherent risks associated with fishing and boating. I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and my family members and for myself and my family I release and discharge from all liability and promise not to sue the Clendenin Homecoming Festival, the host, the Tournament committee and the sponsors for any and all injury or death, property loss or damage arising out of my or my family’s attendance or participation at this tournament including travel to or from the activity.

I agree to indemnify and defend the Clendenin Homecoming Festival, the host, the Tournament committee and sponsors against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs and expenses including attorney’s fees and litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my or my family’s attendance or participation at the Tournament.

I grant the Clendenin Homecoming Festival, its representatives, partners, and employees the right to take photographs of me and any minor participants for which I am the parent/guardian for at the Clendenin Homecoming Festival Elk River Bass Fishing Tournament. I authorize the Clendenin Homecoming Festival, its assigns and transferees to use such photographs, with or without names, for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content, and to copyright, use, and publish the same in print and/or electronically.

Official statements the day of the tournament prior to start time take precedence over printed materials. The tournament will be held rain or shine. In the event of threatening weather, contestants are reminded to observe safety first and are responsible to determine the extent of their participation. The entry fee is non-refundable. All decisions made by a majority vote of the tournament committee are final.

I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

I understand and agree that my written and/or electronic signature on this document shall have the full force and legal effect as an original.
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Elk River Bass Tournament Coordinator

Michael Hinchman

Michael Hinchman is the Clendenin Homecoming Festival’s Elk River Fishing Tournament director. He
grew up on the Elk River here in Clendenin, WV. At a very early age, he fell in love with fishing the Elk and
being outdoors. Mike is an avid Bass and Trout fisherman. He loves to promote the states beautiful
fisheries, like the Elk River. Mike is married to Lauren Hinchman, they have one son Everrett, who just
turned 1. They both love hiking, camping, and fishing. Mike is a lead Gas Controller for TransCanada
pipeline in Charleston, WV. He has been in the natural gas industry for the last 15 years. He got involved
with the CHF when he moved back on the Elk River a couple of years ago. He hopes to showcase the Elk
River with this event and help continue to grow the CHF every year.