40th Annual RCASF Fishing Tournament June 7-9, 2019 Hawk s Cay Resort 1
Hawk s Cay Island Resort Located midway down the Florida Keys, you ll find the small and secluded island of Duck Key. Surrounded by aquamarine water, glorious sunrises and sunsets: an island sensibility that lulls you to relax unless, of course, you want to fish or snorkel first. Marina Reservations Marina reservations at Hawk s Cay must be made by May 14 to receive the group discount. To make your BOAT SLIP arrangements, please call 305-743-9000. You must identify yourself as a RCASF Tournament participant! Charter Boats All fisherman should secure their charter boats immediately! There are a limited number of boats available. Charter boat reservations can be made through the Hawk s Cay Marina by calling 305-743-9000, option 6. You must identify yourself as a RCASF Tournament participant! Captain s Meeting There will be a mandatory captain s meeting held on Friday, June 7th at 8:15pm to review the tournament rules, etc. The weigh-in will be held at the Hawk s Cay Marina. and snorkeling, tennis, jet skiing, parasailing and more! Hawk s Cay offers a tremendous variety of activities for the whole family. Including: swimming with the dolphins, kite boarding, diving 2
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, June 7, 2019 4:00pm-6:30pm REGISTRATION in Hotel Lobby 6:30pm-8:00pm RECEPTION outside at the Beach Grill 8:15pm-8:45pm CAPTAINS MEETING in the Dolphin C Room Saturday, June 8, 2019 6:30am-3:30pm FISHING TOURNAMENT 3:30pm-5:00pm Weigh-In at Hawk s Cay Marina 6:30pm 7:30pm Reception in the Ballroom Foyer 7:30pm-10:00pm Dinner & Auction in the Ballroom Sunday, June 10, 2019 9:00am-11:00am AWARDS BANQUET & Brunch in the Ballroom Majority of proceeds from the RCASF Annual Fishing Tournament will be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the IGFA Junior Anglers Division. 3
Top Overall Boat 2nd Place Overall Boat 3rd Place Overall Boat 4th Place Overall Boat 5th Place Overall Boat Top Female Angler 2nd Place Female Angler 3rd Place Female Angler TROPHY CATEGORIES 1st Place Junior Angler 2nd Place Junior Angler 3rd Place Junior Angler 1st Place Pee Wee Angler 2nd Place Pee Wee Angler 3rd Place Pee Wee Angler Top Dolphin 3rd Place Dolphin Top Fish Male (other than Dolphin) Top Fish Female (other than Dolphin) Top Male Angler 2nd Place Male Angler 3rd Place Male Angler Head Boat Top Adult Angler 2nd Place Adult Angler 3rd Place Adult Angler Head Boat 1st Place Child Angler Head Boat 2nd Place Child Angler Head Boat 3rd Place Child Angler Most Unusual Catch 2nd Place Dolphin 4 Hard Luck Trophy
Hawk s Cay Resort RCASF Member Rates: PARTICIPATION PRICES WITH REGISTRATION PRIOR TO MAY 14 Add $25 per person after May 14 $225 per Adult Angler, includes entry fee for fishing & tournament shirt. All meals included. $175 per Non-Fishing Adult, includes all meals. $150 per Junior/Pee Wee Angler (15 and under), includes entry fee for fishing, tournament shirt. All meals. $125 per Non-Fishing Child, includes all meals. NON- Member Rates: $275 per Adult Angler, includes entry fee for fishing & tournament shirt. All meals included. $225 per Non-Fishing Adult, includes all meals. $200 per Junior/Pee Wee Angler (15 and under), includes entry fee for fishing, tournament shirt. All meals. $175 per Non-Fishing Child, includes all meals. All events require wristband entry. Wristbands provided at time of registration. CUSTOM DESIGNED COMMEMORATIVE T SHIRTS: All anglers will receive a commemorative fishing shirt in their angler bucket. All extra shirts must be ordered in advance of the tournament. PLEASE COMPLETE AN ADVANCE ORDER FORM FOR THE ADDITIONAL SHIRTS. 5
First and Last Name RCASF MEMBER RATES Adult Angler Non-Fishing $225 Adult $175 After May 14 After May 14 $250 $200 Pee Wee/ Junior Angler Age 15 & under $150 After May 14 $175 Non Fishing Child Age 15 & Under $125 After May 14 $150 Example: John Doe 225. (receives comp shirt as an angler registrant) Example: John Doe Jr 125. (Does not receive shirt as a nonangler registrant) NON RCASF MEMBER RATES First and Last Name NON RCASF MEMBER RATES Adult Angler $275 After May 14 $300 Non-Fishing Adult $225 After May 14 $250 Pee Wee/ Junior Angler $200 After May 14 $225 Non-Fishing Child $175 After May 14 $200 6
Hawk s Cay Resort FISHING TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM RETURN THIS PAGE WITH LIST OF REGISTRANTS. PAGE 2 OF 3 Company Name: Phone : Contact: E-mail: Address: Total Paid $ Check # Date Sent Credit Card Type: (Circle One) MasterCard Visa Amex Credit Card Number Expiration Name on Card Zip Code Authorized Signature ADVANCED REGISTRATIONS MUST BE PAID BY MAY 14, 2019. SCAN/EMAIL TO: WENDY@RCASF.ORG MAIL / FAX TO: RCASF- P.O. Box 813578 Hollywood, FL 33081 / Fax (954) 587-5754 7
First and Last Name Member? Y or N Adult Angler Non-Fishing Adult Pee Wee/ Junior Angler Non Fishing Child 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 8
RULES & REGULATIONS 1. This is a boat tournament, six anglers per boat maximum. No changes will be permitted after the conclusion of the Captain s Meeting. The Captain s Meeting will be held in the Dolphin C Room at Hawk s Cay Resort on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 8:15pm. Angler Captains need to be present. 2. The rules of this tournament may be amended verbally or in writing at the time of the meeting. Anglers are responsible for knowing all the rules. 3. Only fish weighed in the presence of the angler who caught it will be considered officially entered in the tournament. Dolphin, Wahoo, Mackerel, Kingfish, Black Fin Tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna, Cobia, Snapper and Grouper are the only species of fish eligible for prizes. All fish presented for weigh in must be fresh, in edible condition and be caught on tournament day. The tournament committee will determine acceptability of fish. All fish presented must adhere to size and bag limits of the State of Florida. 4. Billfish are not eligible for entry in this tournament. 5. Only six fish per boat (maximum of two non dolphin species) shall be allowed to be weighed for the Overall Boat Category. All entries must be weighed at Hawk s Cay Marina. Each angler will be allowed to weigh six fish maximum. No fish can be weighed twice for the Individual Angler Categories but CAN be included in the Overall Boat. 6. Junior anglers constitute kids 12 years of age through 15 years of age. Pee Wee anglers constitute children 11 years of age and under. 7. Fishing hours are 6:30 am to 3:30 pm. Weigh ins will be held at Hawk s Cay Marina. Hours for weigh in are from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. You must log in your time of arrival at the dock with the weigh master, even if your fish cannot be weighed at that time. Teams bringing fish in coolers from other locations must be physically checked in with the weigh master (including the fish to be weighed) by 5:00pm. The logged time will determine the winner in the event of a tie. There will be no formal committee boat for this tournament. 8. Anglers must hook and fight their own fish. Anglers are allowed to keep their fish. International Game Fish Association rules will prevail. All fish must be caught on rod and reel. No electric reels. Live bait is permitted. Any protest concerning conduct or rules violations must be filed in writing with the Tournament Committee the day of the violation no later than 5:30 pm. 9. Tournament winners will be awarded their prizes at the Awards Banquet during the Sunday Brunch. 10. In the event of a tie in weight, the winner shall be determined by the earliest weigh in time. 11. No refunds will be given. In case of bad weather, the Tournament Committee will determine whether the tournament should be postponed. All boats and anglers are responsible for their own well being and determinate of safe sea conditions. 12. All participating anglers must possess a valid Florida Saltwater Fishing License unless fishing with a commercial charter boat. 9
Hawk s Cay Resort To reserve a room under the discounted rate provided to RCASF Fishing Tournament Guests, please call 800-432 2242 and provide the group name: ROOFING19. You may also book online by clicking here to access the RCASF reduced rates at the resort. The reservation cut off date to receive the discounted rate is: Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Room rates will not be guaranteed after this time. All reservations are on a first come/first served basis and subject to availability. Discounted Rates: Run of house King $206. Run of house Queen $231. Villa ROH 2 bedroom $381 Villa ROH 3 bedroom $435. Rates do not include tax or the daily hotel fee of $32 per accommodation. (Includes: Valet Parking, Daily Newspaper, Local & Toll Free Calls, Daily Membership in Hawk s Cay Health Club, Wireless Internet, In Room Coffee, Tram Transportation Around Property, & Unlimited use of Putting Course, Sports Field, Hard & Clay Court Tennis Facilities.) Deposit: A deposit totaling one night s room charge is required to confirm individual reservations. All reservations require a valid credit card in order to guarantee the reservation. Cancelation Policy: 30 days prior to arrival date. Any cancellation within 30 days of arrival will forfeit the deposit. Check in time is 4pm. Check out time is 11am. 10
ADVANCED SALE OF COMMERATIVE FISHING SHIRTS One shirt for each registered angler is included in the registration fee and will be distributed with his/her angler bucket at the tournament check-in. Custom art work will commemorate the 40th Annual Tournament on each shirt. Company Phone Contact THESE ARE LIMITED EDITION SHIRTS, DESIGNED TO COMMEMORATE OUR 40th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT. DON T PASS UP THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE OWNER OF ONE. * PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITH ORDER * LONG SLEEVE DRI-FIT UV PROTECTED SHIRTS ADULT # OF # OF # OF # OF # OF $30 SMALLS MED S LG S XL S XXL S # of Adult LONG Sleeve Shirts: @ $30 ea. = $ TOTAL PAID: Check # Date Sent Credit Card Type: (Circle One) MasterCard Visa Discover American Express Credit Card Number Expiration Name on Card Authorized Signature SCAN & EMAIL TO: Wendy@RCASF.ORG FAX / MAIL TO: RCASF, P.O. Box 81357811 Hollywood, FL 33081/ Fax (954) 587-5754
Hawk s Cay Resort RELEASE OF LIABILITY All participants in the tournament enter at their own risk. Officials, committee members, and all persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of the 40th Annual Fishing Tournament shall be exempt from any liability for loss, damage, negligence, harm or injury suffered to any participant, entrant, sports fisherman, their companions, boat captains, crew members, vessels and equipment which occur during the tournament. I understand and agree to the above paragraph. I also understand the rules and regulations of the 40th Annual Fishing tournament, listed herein, and agree to abide by them. Print Name: Signature: Date: Company: 12
CHECK LIST 1. Register for tournament by May 14. 2. Confirm your resort reservation at Hawk s Cay by May 14. Room availability is limited. Book early! 3. Confirm your marina boat slip by May 14 if using your own boat. 4. Confirm your charter boat asap as charter boats are limited. 13