WESTON CARP FISHING TOURNAMENT

2008 REGULATIONS

The Weston Carp Fishing Tournament shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable West Virginia laws regulating the fishing of state streams and rivers, and with these specific additions:

1. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE PERMITTED ALONG THE RIVERBANKS, OR PUBLIC STREETS OR ROADS. .

2. All fishing in the Weston Carp Tournament will be conducted only from the banks of either side of the West Fork River along and within the designated contest fishing area (see #3 below). No fishing from boats or other floating platforms or devices will be allowed, however wading is permitted. Fishing from bridges spanning the river will be RESERVED for individuals confined to wheelchairs or limited by other conditions that prevent them from accessing the riverbanks.

3. DUE TO the anticipated number of fisherman at this year's tournament and the relatively small size of the West Fork River at Weston the fishing area has been expanded for this tournament:

· The designated contest fishing area shall be: that portion of the West Fork River beginning where the outflow of the Stonewall Jackson Lake Dam joins with the West Fork River in the Homewood addition of Weston. Bounded on the East river bank by Route 19, extending North to and through and beyond the City Limits of Weston, past that portion of the river bounded by the Weston City sewage treatment plant and the Al Kahn Label factory and extending to the Stone Bridge at the entrance of the WVU-Jacksons Mill State 4-H Camp. Fisherman may also fish along tributaries such as Stonecoal Creek and Polk Creek that feed into the West Fork River at Weston and which are used by Carp traveling to and from their spawn.

· Be advised that some portions of the riverbanks along the West Fork River are "private property" - PLEASE request permission from landowners who live across the street before trampling through or onto their property.

4. Individual fishing sites within the boundaries of the designated contest fishing area will not be assigned or reserved. Participants will stake out their 'fishin' holes' on a first-come-first served basis. IF you're a novice Carp fisher---be advised that Carp are very wary and hard to sneak up on. The fish will spot your outline on the shore or your shadow on the water and stay away from your location. Likewise, frequent casting of bait or other "splashing" of the water will scare a cautious Carp. It is best to leave plenty of space between you and neighboring fishers.

5. Only three "sets" (fishing rod 'n reel) will be permitted per fisher at each location. Exception: An adult fishing with a child may fish their set of poles AND a set of poles for each child.

6. The state of West Virginia prohibits "chumming" during money fishing tournaments for Game or Sport Fish----however, it considers the CARP to be neither. Be advised that the West Fork River has been "chummed" with corn for several days by the organizers prior to the tournament.

7. The contest period shall begin at 6:00AM on Friday, June 27, 2008 and will pause at 6:00 PM on that day. Fishing will begin and end at those times as well. The contest period will resume at 6:00AM on Saturday, June 28, 2008 and end at 4:30PM on that day - with winners from the two days of fishing to be announced at 5 - 5:30pm.

8. Participants shall be required to comply with all rules of the contest as outlined elsewhere under the section General Rules.

REGISTRATION

9. Registration fee for the tournament is FIVE-DOLLARS per entrant and will begin at Bob's Auto Sales, located at 528 Main Avenue, on Rt 19 North at 5:30AM, Friday, June 27th. Pre-registration is NOT required, although it is recommended to save time.

ALL PARTICIPANTS, whether or not they are pre-registered, must come to Registration point to SIGN-IN and get their assigned entry number, and your hand stamp. Registration and payment of entry fees on the day of the tournament, shall be made by cash or money order only. Payment of such fees and registration must be made in advance of beginning to fish and is a ONE TIME requirement whether individuals plan to participate for only one, or for both days.

10. Each participant may "declare" their "Official" entry at any time during the contest period by bringing their catch to Registration point to be weighed and sized. Participants may bring subsequent catches to be weighed and sized without additional charge to see if they surpass the previous catch. Multiple entries MAY be made by any individual. However each additional entry shall require the payment of an additional fee of TWO-DOLLARS per each additional entry, however ONLY one (the largest) entry will count toward a prize. An individual participant can therefore only win ONE prize of either first, second, or third place in either category.

11. All entries for consideration of prizes will be judged according to their WEIGHT only. All entries will be additionally be "sized" by their length and girth which shall be used as the determinate in a case of a tie. Measurement of length shall be made on the horizontal centerline of the fish, from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail. No weighting of entries shall be permitted, and such entries will be disqualified. ALL DECISIONS BY THE JUDGES SHALL BE FINAL.

PARKING

12. Free Parking is available throughout the city of Weston, except on Main Street between 3rd and 1st streets which are closed to vehicular traffic. FREE parking will also be available at all City of Weston maintained parking lots, and meters in the downtown section. MUCH of the designated fishing area runs through residential areas of the city which has limited parking spaces available. DO NOT block driveways, or park on lawns of businesses or private homes, UNLESS they grant you permission to do so. Some residents MAY charge a fee for parking on their lawns. On street parking in areas without meters is permitted as long as you don't block a driveway.

SAFETY

13. The Weston Carp Fishing Tournament and it's sponsors assume no responsibility nor liability for any accidental injury or death in association with the sponsorship of this fishing tournament. By registering to participate, all individuals assume personal responsibility for their own safety.

14. The Weston Carp Fishing Tournament will make reasonable and customary arrangements to assure that emergency medical personnel will be available to assist participants should the need arise, however there are some common sense precautions individuals can take and do for themselves to prevent illness or injury. We recommend:

A. All participants who cannot swim are encouraged to wear a personal floatation device (life vest) while fishing, walking, sitting or standing along the riverbanks. Likewise all responsible adults should assure that child participants are similarly attired and monitored.

B. Participants are further advised that the banks of the West Fork River are sometimes home to poison oak and ivy, bee and hornet nests, stinging nettle bushes, running briars multiflora rose, gnats flies and mosquitoes, - and on rare occasions even copperhead snakes.

C. Water from the river is NOT suitable for drinking or bathing in it's untreated state, so make sure your tetanus shot is updated.

D. Therefore come prepared. First Aid Kit. sun screen, bottled water, rain gear, etc.

05/01/2008