The Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic Tournament Schedule Friday, June 30th 6 PM - All pre-fishing inside the tournament boundaries must end.

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5 The Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic Tournament Schedule Friday, June 30th 6 PM - All pre-fishing inside the tournament boundaries must end. 6 PM - Optional Tailgate BBQ and Social at the Forshee Hall. 8 PM - All participants must attend a mandatory rules and safety meeting to be held at the Forshee Hall. A second meeting may be held the following morning after launch at the check in station for those participants unable to attend the Friday night meeting. Saturday, July 1st 6 AM - Tournament Start Time - Participants to check in at check station prior to launch. 6PM Tournament End Time Participants must check out prior to 6PM. Fish caught from outside these times will not be accepted. 7:00 PM - Awards presentation and kayak draw to be held at the Forshee Hall.

6 Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic Tournament Rules 1. All participants must have a valid Alberta Sport Fishing License. 2. All pre fishing inside the tournament boundaries must end by 6 PM on Friday, June 30 th, All participants must attend a mandatory rules and safety meeting at 8 PM on Friday night. A second meeting may be held the following morning after the other anglers have launched for any teams arriving late. 4. All fishing must be limited to the boundaries set out at the rules meeting. The boundaries may be reduced in the event of adverse weather conditions. 5. Participants may not launch until they have checked out from the Check Station at 6 AM or later Saturday, July 1 st, Participants must check in no later than 6 PM Saturday, July 1 st, Fish caught and entered from outside these time limits will not be accepted. 6. Fishing must be done from a watercraft which is human powered the entire duration of the tournament. This watercraft must launch from the designated launch area. The watercraft must meet or exceed all federal and provincial watercraft safety regulations. All watercraft must be clearly marked with an official tournament participation sticker and/or ribbon for the duration of the tournament. All participants must wear a personal floatation device (PFD) at all times on the water. 7. All fishing must comply with Alberta Fish and Wildlife updated Regulations. These can be found on their website 8. All fishing must be done with Barbless Hooks as per Schedule A. 9. All fish eligible for entry must be a Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Lake Whitefish or Sucker. The limit is 15 fish for the day to a species maximum limit of 3 Northern Pike, 5 Yellow Perch, 3 Lake Whitefish, 2 Burbot and 2 Suckers. To enter a fish, the participant must take a clear detailed color photo that includes the provided tournament token on their measuring device. The fish must be on top of the measuring device and should be centered in the photo. The length of the fish is measured from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail. Pinching the tail in order to get the longest possible length measurement is permitted.

7 10. Upon arrival at the Check Station before closing time, participants must submit their camera memory card for judging. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure that there is only one photo of each fish on the memory card or phone for judging. The judge may disqualify any entries that are of poor quality, do not show entire fish on measuring device or photo card that contains more than 1 photo of each fish. The sum of the length of each fish accepted for entry from each species to a maximum of 15 will be used to calculate the total points for each participant. Of the 13 entered fish there is a species limit of maximum 3 Northern Pike over 63 cm, 5 Yellow Perch, 3 Lake Whitefish, 2 Burbot and 2 Suckers. 11. Any incidental catches of Walleye must be released immediately. 12. This tournament is designated as a solo contest. Any contact with any other non-tournament angler, on shore or in a watercraft is prohibited during fishing hours. A Tournament Patrol boat may be in attendance during the event. A participant who violates the spirit of the solo contest designation may be disqualified and/or banned from further competition at the discretion of the Tournament Director. 13. We are guest on this lake and at our launch areas and we must act in a responsible manner both on and off the water. Any inappropriate behavior will result in disqualification and removal from the tournament site. 14. In the event of a dispute, the decision of the Tournament Director is final. 15. Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the tournament at the designated location at or about 7:00 PM.

8 Tournament Registration Form Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic Gull Lake, AB Tournament Director: Mike Zilkowsky Date of Event: July 1, 2017 Provincial Fishing License # Please Print: Name: Address: Phone: In case of Emergency, contact Name: Phone: Alt. Phone For Emergency locating purposes we need your: Watercraft Type: Color Make Model Vehicle Type: Color Make Model License Plate # Registration Fee: $60 Method of Payment: Online, Transfer, In Person It is important that you fully read and fully understand the attached Liability Waiver, Code of Conduct, Participant Agreement and Parental Waiver. Clarification is available through the Tournament Organizer listed above.

9 Camping Registration Form Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic Gull Lake, AB Tournament Director: Mike Zilkowsky Date of Camping: June 30 th &/OR July 1, 2017 Total Number of nights camping: 1($20) or 2($40) Please Print: Name: Address: Phone: In case of Emergency, contact Name: Phone: Alt. Phone For Emergency locating purposes we need your: Vehicle Type: Color Make Model License Plate # Cost: $20 per night Friday and Saturday night camping available Method of Payment: Online, Transfer or In Person at Hall on Friday Camping charges are to offset Hall cost. It is important that you fully read and fully understand the attached Liability Waiver, Code of Conduct, Participant Agreement and Parental Waiver. Clarification is available through the Tournament Organizer listed above.

10 PLEASE SIGN Liability Waiver, Code of Conduct Agreement and hand in at Registration Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic Liability Waiver IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to compete, officiate, observe, work for, or participate in any way in the EVENT(S) EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, for themselves, their personal representatives, heirs, and next to kin: HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the promoters, participants, associations, sanctioning organizations or any subdivision thereof, operators, owners, officials, craft owners, rescue personnel, any persons, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the EVENT(S), premises and event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and others who give recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the premises or EVENT(S) and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, employees and affiliates, all for the purpose herein referred to as Releasees, FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND ANY CLAIM OR DEMANDS THEREFORE ON ACCOUNT OF INJURY TO THE PERSON OR PROPERTY OR RESULTING IN DEATH OF THE UNDERSIGNED ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE EVENT(S), WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees and each of them FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST they may incur arising out of or related to the EVENT(S) WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEG-LIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE arising out of or related to the EVENT(S) whether caused by the NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or other-wise. HEREBY acknowledges that THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. Each of THE UNDERSIGNED, also expressly acknowledges that INJURIES RE-CEIVED MAY BE COMPOUNDED OR INCREASED BY NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES OF THE RELEASEES. HEREBY agrees that this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement extends to all acts of negligence by the Releasees, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is per-mitted by the laws of the Province in which the Event(s) is/are conducted and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. SIGNATURE WITNESS SIGNATURE PRINT NAME PRINT NAME DATE (WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EVENT) DATE (WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EVENT) ADDRESS ADDRESS SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN (if under the age of 18)

11 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic Code of Conduct AT ALL TIMES I, (print name) understand that while participating in the Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic, I will be responsible for my behavior towards other persons and towards the environment, both on the land and the water. I will also be responsible for the actions and behavior of those who accompany me, both on the land and the water. I understand that this responsibility starts at the time I enter the Derby Site, until the time I leave the Derby Site to go home. I pledge that I will behave in a manner becoming a sportsperson and that I will be considerate in my attitude towards other people. I agree to abide by all the Tournament Rules, a copy of which I have been provided with. I understand that these commitments are made for the safely of all parties involved, and I understand that by signing my name to this document, I agree to these pledges and commitments. The Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic and its members hold their community and its face seriously and request that at our event you do the same. Taking part in our event is a privilege that can be taken away at any point. Please take the signing of this document seriously as we wish that we will not have to enforce actions upon you or your party members. Signature Parental/Guardian Signature Print Name Parental/Guardian Name Date Participant Agreement I HOLD A VALID AB FISHING LICENSE (or am exempt by the First Nations Act exemption). I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE EVENT RULES A COPY OF WHICH I HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH AND I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND. I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL FISHING REGULATIONS ACCORDING TO MY PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS. I HAVE READ THE EVENT LIABILITY WAIVER AND SIGNED IT. I AGREE THAT EVENT SPONSORS, AFFILIATES AND ORGANIZERS, ALONG WITH THE KAYAK FISHING TOURNAMENT ITSELF, ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY OR LOSS DURING THE EVENT OR ANY EVENTS CONNECTED WITH THE EVENT. I AGREE TO ALLOW BEING PHOTOGRAPHED FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE KAYAK FISHING EVENT AND THE USE OF ANY PHOTOGRAPHS WITHOUT COMPENSATION. Signature Parental/Guardian Signature Print Name Parental/Guardian Name Date

12 Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic Tournament Checklist Please refer to this preparation checklist frequently as you prepare for our upcoming tournament. Make sure you have a valid signed Alberta Sportfishing license with you. You will need it at the Captain s Meeting. Make sure you check the provincial, zone and lake specific fishing regulations for Gull Lake. They can be viewed at Make sure your boat/watercraft meets or exceeds Canadian Small Water Craft Regulations. These can be viewed at Open and print the attachment EKFC Registration and Waiver Form Complete the information requested and bring a copy of the documents to the Captain s Meeting. Bring your measuring device to the Captain s Meeting for verification. Only hard backed rulers with a head board and a legal scale in inches or centimeters will be accepted.. Practice taking pictures of fish on your measuring device before the tournament. Photographs must clearly show the entire length of the fish and the scale must be readable. This is an important skill and requires practice. Consider buying a separate memory card for your camera that you will use during the tournament. The card must only contain pictures of fish you are entering. As a back up to our memory card reader please bring USB cables that can be used to download your pictures to a lap top or storage device. Do not forget your PFD. You will not be allowed on the water without one. Please be familiar with self-rescue and assisted rescue (T - boat over boat) techniques. Bring clothing and outer wear for all weather conditions. The tournament will proceed regardless of weather but tournament boundaries may be reduced in the event of forecast sustained winds of greater than 30 Km/hr or forecast temperatures less than 5 C. Bring enough water for the day. There is no potable water on site

13 EKFC Tournament Safety Plan Volunteer Safety Staff Procedures During the tournament hours we will have volunteer safety staff on site. The tournament vehicle will be supplied with a standard first aid kit, sleeping bag and sleeping pad, portable radio, binoculars, spare PFD, and up to date weather forecast. We will have a safety boat in attendance. This boat will be equipped with a throw bag, a dry bag containing spare warm clothes, drinking water, standard first aid kit including bug spray and sunscreen, portable radio and/or cell phone, and binoculars. Each boat will also be equipped with a flashlight, bailing device and whistle or air horn. Our volunteer safety staff members are all familiar with Boat over Boat T rescue techniques for kayaks and canoes. In the event of an emergency situation that requires additional emergency services 911 would be contacted.

14 Tournament Adverse Weather Plan Wind Advisory: If winds are forecast to be sustained at more than 30 km/h the tournament boundaries will be reduced at the discretion of the Tournament Director. Any boundary changes will be posted at the Check station. If winds are forecast to be sustained at more than 40 kmh the tournament would be postponed or cancelled. Cold/Wet Weather Advisory: If the air temperature is forecast to be less than 5 C and or visibility on the water is reduced (fog conditions) the open fishing times may be adjusted and the tournament boundaries may be reduced in size. Fishing areas may be at the discretion of the organizers. Any time or boundary changes will be posted at the Check station. Hot Weather Advisory: If the water temperature at 1m depth exceeds 18 C fishing hours may be reduced to protect the fish population from undue stress. If the water temperature at 1m exceeds 22 C the tournament may be postponed or cancelled to protect the fish population from undue stress. Sudden Storm/Thunderstorm Advisory: In the event of a sudden storm or approaching thunderstorm participants are advised to stop fishing, head for shore and seek the nearest shelter. Participants are advised that they must check out with the Check Station before going fishing to be aware of any adverse weather advisories. A local Environment Canada weather forecast will be available at the Check Station.

15 GULL LAKE Anglers Atlas, 2001 Summary of Lake Surface area: 8,060 Hectares (19,916 Acres) Mean depth: 5.4 metres (18 feet) Maximum depth: 8.0 metres (26 feet) Depth contours shown in feet Map Survey Conducted in August, Fish Species (Captured during surveys) sport fish Burbot Lake Whitefish Northern Pike Walleye Yellow Perch The Angler s Atlas server is hosted by Borealis Internet and bcinterior.com Gull Lake depth chart, published March, 2001 Caution: Do not use this map for n a v i g a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. This map has not been verified and we make no claims as to the accuracy of this data. Source data provided by the Province of Alberta. w w w.anglersatlas.com

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