:clap: This season marks the 14th Anniversary of the annual online tourney ! :clap:
"The 1st .. The Original"
To sign up simply reply to this post with your name, the state/province you hail from and your age.
This is for members and you can only sign yourself up .... not other members. Only sign up 1 time.
The sign up deadline is 12-30-15 at 10:00 PM EST.
Good luck to all ! :)
Example :
LoneWolf
NJ
55
Read the rules as they change from year to year !
Rules
1) You must be an IceShanty member and signed up by the deadline.
2) You are allowed to upgrade entries. Once the entry is upgraded the previous entry is not eligible for awards
or prizes.
3) You must print a copy of the TI 2016 card which will be available on the night of 12-31-15.
4) Two color photos will be required per entry (of at least 450 pixels)
a.) Photo 1: The entry fish must be photographed with the entire rule (measuring device) clearly and readable in
the picture as well as the TI 2016 card while still out on the ice. No part of the fish should be on the rule but I make exceptions for a fin, etc.. only yellow push/pull rules will be allowed
The rule should be above or below the entry not stretched on the entry. Only the entry fish - No multiple fish in the photo. No inside shanty pics. Only the IS tournament card .. no other cards in picture.
b.) Photo 2: This photo must have the angler and fish together while still out on the ice with the lake (ice) in the background and the anglers face uncovered. I need to see the shoreline. If you are too far out to see the shoreline I need to see ice holes, tip ups, etc.. No downward pictures .. we want a view of the lake. No inside the shanty pictures.
If the pic is taken at night kneel and take the pic at a downward angle so as to include the ice. Daylight pictures require background as stated above.
I will be allowing the tourney card on smartphones for entries. Just like the printed card if I can't read it the entry will be DQ'd.
No altering of the photo's or immediate DQ.
All entries must be fresh caught fish .. not frozen or gutted.
Take the pic immediately while the fish looks good. If it sits all day
and looks bad it will be DQ'd.
5) The photo must be posted (no snail mail) within the tournament dates/times by the entrant.
6) The entry is length only - not girth or weight.
7) a)The length is "as the fish lays" - not by squeezing the tail. The entry is measured from the furthest point to
the rear (tail) and front (lip). No open jaw .. if open measured from shortest point at head.(usually upper lip)
b.)Only post entries that can challenge the leaders board. Any " short " entries can be posted in the "short" entries area to qualify for the weekly drawing.
*If the entry is flopping you may place one hand to hold it down .. not two hands. No holding the mouth shut.
*No out of season entries will be honored. This is to prevent their targeting for the tourney*
* I will not be PM'ing measurements/results. You can check the leaders board.
There will be a "short" category to post any entries that do not challenge the leaders board.
By doing this I won't have to check measurements and it allows signed up members to be eligible for prizes in the weekly drawings.
Once you post an entry in either the short category or in the main categories your eligible for the drawings.
Your screen name will only go in once no matter how many entries you post and if your name is drawn you are then out of the drawings.
Entries must remain posted for the duration of tourney.
If you are banned from IS during the tournament you are banned from the tournament as well.
In the event of a tie the first entry entered will be honored.
Trophy Entries
Entries meeting the Trophy requirements will go into a separate drawing. Only entries posted or have been posted in the entries area are eligible. Entries in the non entry area are not elegible.
The entrants name will go into the drawing once and only one prize per entrant.
Decisions/Results will be posted by and on the Team IceShanty site.
Photo Tips :
Use a rule with the largest numbers you can find.
Take the photo directly above fish ... not at an angle.
Take several photos to ensure at least one meets the criteria.
Fill the pic with the entry, rule and card and avoid side clutter.
1. Eligibility. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. To be eligible to win a prize, entries must be completed and received by Iceshanty.com in the format designated below. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Offer void where prohibited.
2. Disclaimer. Iceshanty.com , all participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, employees and agencies will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, mis-routed, garbled or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer- or communications-related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Contest disruptions, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Iceshanty.com ; or (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Contest.
3. Contest Sign-up Period. The Contest Sign-up Period is from November 26th, 2015 to December 30th, 2015, 10:00 pm, EST. (the "Sign-up Deadline"). All entrants must be signed-up by the Sign-up Deadline to be eligible to enter a photo.
3. Contest Period. The Contest period is from January 1st, 2016 to March 11th, 2016, 10:00 pm, EST. (the "Deadline"). All entries must be received by the Deadline to be eligible to win a prize.
4. Prizes. Prizes returned as undeliverable or not claimed within 10 days posting will be forfeited. Prizes are not transferable. Prizes won by a minor (as determined by the laws of state or province of residence) will be awarded to a parent or legal guardian on the minor's behalf. All prizes are awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied, (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose)
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6. Original Work of Authorship. You hereby warrant and represent that (a) you own all rights to all Photos submitted by you; and (b) all such Photos are original works of authorship on your part and have not been copied, in whole or in part, from any other work and do not violate, misappropriate or infringe any copyright, trademark or other proprietary right of any other person or entity.
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