CCA Florida STAR 2023 PRACTICE Tournament
CCA Florida STAR 2023 PRACTICE Tournament
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 to Friday, May 26, 2023
STAR - LARGEST FAMILY-FREINDLY FISHING COMPETITION IN FLORIDA!!
Over 100 Days of Fishing
Almost $500,000 IN PRIZES
THE "2023 CCA FLORIDA STAR COMPETITION" RUNS FROM
MAY 27TH TO SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2023
West Marine CCA Florida STAR 2022 presented by Yamaha, boasts amazing prizes, is the largest family-friendly saltwater fishing competition in Florida and begins Memorial Day weekend.
A unique combination of conservation, data collection and education, plus prizes and scholarships valued at approx. $500,000, makes CCA Florida STAR the states can’t-miss summer-long fishing competition. No other fishing competition in Florida has the ability to engage anglers of all ages and experience levels and includes non-anglers who can participate and win simply by collecting trash and debris.
The STAR competition launched in Florida in 2015 with a focus on technology and conservation. STAR uses social media-based events to educate the public on the importance of protecting Florida’s marine resources. Recognized as a ‘catch, photo and release’ competition, STAR’s smartphone app eliminates the requirement for anglers to harvest or capture and transport fish and constantly promotes the proper handling of all species in the competition.
To date, STAR has awarded over 1.2 million dollars in prizes with $600,000 of that being in college scholarships and non-angling participants have gathered over 6,600 five-gallon buckets of garbage.
2022 over 100-day, family friendly angling competition offers approx. $500,000 in prizes in 17 divisions including tagged, non-tagged, inshore and offshore species.
With an entry fee of only $75 (includes a one year membership in CCA) or Free for youth who become a member for just $10, anglers have their shot at prizes from brand new boat, motor and trailer packages, cash, marine electronics, Yamaha motors, tackle, scholarships and much more.
Most divisions have 6 winning places and are determined by a random drawing of all photo entries of fish on the West Marine Official STAR measuring device, it is not the biggest fish that wins, a format that encourages participants of all ages to protect and conserve Florida’s fisheries for future generations.
With so many ways to win amazing prizes and help protect our marine resources, now is the time to get registered and make fishing in Florida more rewarding this summer.
2022 CCA FLORIDA STAR AWARDS CEREMONY
The West Marine CCA Florida STAR presented by Yamaha will be celebrating and awarding nearly $500,000 in boats, motors, prizes and scholarships at the 8th Annual STAR Awards Banquet & Ceremony presented by Visit Space Coast on October 8th!
This year’s event presented by Visit Space Coast will be held at The Space Coast Convention Center, Cocoa, FL.
Over 100 anglers will be awarded prizes & scholarships and attendees will have the opportunity to meet Florida’s favorite fishing celebrities, enjoy a great BBQ meal, live performance from Nashville touring country artist Chad Brock plus cocktails (open bar), silent & live auction in the company of 400 like-minded fishing friends. This is one of CCA’s most exciting banquets.
Tickets will be available for Purchase after August 15 on the STAR website.
Tickets are just $65 per adult and $25 for youth under 17 and include a STAR T-shirt with swag bag, dinner, live performance, complimentary cocktails, silent & live auction with open seating.
Our host hotel is Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at banquet location, 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, FL 321-635-9975. When making your reservation ask for the CCA Florida STAR preferred rate of $119 for standard room or $129 for suite.
About CCA Florida
The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) was founded in 1977 after drastic commercial overfishing along the Texas coast decimated redfish and speckled trout populations. One of 19 state chapters, CCA Florida became the fifth state chapter in 1985. A 501(c)3 non-profit, the purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. Through habitat restoration projects, water quality initiatives and fisheries advocacy, CCA Florida works with its over 19,000 members including recreational anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to conserve and enhance marine resources and coastal environments. Join the conversation on Facebook page or learn more at ccaflorida.org.
Register for West Marine CCA FL STAR 2022 and Compete in 17 Divisions
100+ Prizes available
100+ Prizes available
Tagged Redfish Division
The Tagged Redfish Division is the signature division, more than 160 Tagged Redfish will be released along the East and West Coasts of Florida. If you catch a STAR Tagged Redfish during the competition, then you will WIN a Boat, Motor, and Trailer Package.
The first three 2022 confirmed tagged redfish winners will have their choice of several boat packages with Yamaha motor and trailer including:
Contender 22 Sport with trailer powered by Yamaha
Pathfinder 2200TRS with trailer powered by Yamaha
Spyder 19FX Vapor with trailer powered by Yamaha
Catch the Superstar Redfish and Win $50,000 in Cash from the Alta Equipment Company.
The first two Youth angler winners will be awarded a boat, motor, and trailer package!
Tigress Outrigger and Gear Tagged Dolphin Division
STAR’s signature offshore division is the Tigress Outrigger & Gear Tagged Dolphin Division.
First STAR registered angler who is a CCA member and catches a Tigress STAR tagged dolphin wins $10,000 cash or scholarship from Tigress Outriggers & Gear.
CCA membership AND registration in STAR prior to hooking and landing a tagged dolphin, report time, time and date of catch, submitted, photo of tagged fish on the official measuring device, verification of tagged dolphin and results of a polygraph will determine the prize winners in the Tigress Tagged Dolphin Division. Only the first STAR Tagged dolphin recaptured by a registered STAR angler who is a CCA member during 2022 competition dates and certified by the STAR Committee will be eligible for the prize.
T-H Marine Non-Tagged Redfish Division
Any registered angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022), who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition and uses rod, reel, hook, and line to catch their entry of non-tagged redfish is eligible to participate.
Prizes
1. $10,000 prize package includes T-H Marine Supplies Atlas Jackplate, Florida Marine Tracks state package, Yamaha 40hp, & Road King Trailer
2. T-H Marine Supplies $2,500 Prize Package includes Atlas Jack Plate, Florida Marine Tracks chip & Engel 35 qrt cooler
3.Power Tech Propeller $800 gift certificate
4.Bull Bay Rod Florida Fishing Product Reel & danco pliers
5. Skinny Water Marine Battery 12V 50 AH Deep Cycle
6. $150 TH Marine Prize Package & Luna Sea Cush-it
Piranha Boats Snook Division
Any registered angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022), who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition and uses rod, reel, hook, and line to catch their entry of Snook is eligible to participate.
Prizes
1.Piranha RASO P140 with Road King trailer & 15HP Yamaha & Florida Marine Tracks Chip
2. 8′ Power Pole Series II Shallow Water Anchor
3. Power Tech Propeller $800 gift certificate
4. Bull Bay Rod, Florida Fishing Product Reel & danco pliers
5. Skinny Water Marine Battery 12V 50 AH Deep Cycle
6. $150 Star brite Prize Package & Luna Sea Cush-it
Custom Gheenoe Spotted Seatrout Division
Any registered angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022), who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition and uses rod, reel, hook, and line to catch their entry of Spotted Seatrout is eligible to participate.
Prizes
1. 1st place: $10,000 prize package includes Custom Gheenoe Lo tide 25 with tiller 15 HP Yamaha, Stiffy Push Pole from Central Florida Marine, Road King Trailer
2. 8' Power Pole Series II Shallow Water Anchor
3. Power Tech Propeller $800 gift certificate
4. Bull Bay Rod, Florida Fishing Product Reel & danco pliers
5. Skinny Water Marine Battery 12V 50 AH Deep Cycle
6. $150 Star brite Prize Package & Luna Sea Cush-it
Danco Sports Group Division
Any registered angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022), who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition and uses rod, reel, hook, and line to catch their entry of Grouper is eligible to participate.
Prizes
1. Yamaha 115HP with 240 qrt Engel Cooler & danco sports prize package
2. Humminbird Helix 10 & danco pliers
3. $750 West Marine gift card & danco pliers
4. Bull Bay Rod Reel Animals Signature Series 320 Medium Heavy Fast action with Florida Fishing reel & danco plierss
5. Reliable Fishing Bag & danco pliers
6. $150 danco Prize Package & Luna Sea Cush-it
AFTCO Dolphin Division
Any registered angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022), who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition and uses a rod, reel, hook, and line to catch their entry of Dolphin (Mahi, Mahi) is eligible to participate.
Prizes
1. AFTCO Prize package, Tigress Outriggers & Gear XD Top Mount System & Yamaha 115 HP
2. AFTCO Prize package, Tigress Outriggers & Gear prize package *Kite Package
-Lite Wind Kite, All-purpose Kite and Hi-Velocity Kite
- Kite Bag
- Kite Assembly Box
- Offset triple kite rod holder with cup holders, 2 (port & starboard)
3. Cannon Unitrol Downrigger & AFTCO gift card
4. Bull Bay Rod, Reel Animals Signature Series#20 Medium Heavy Fast action with the Florida Fishing reel
5. Reliable Fishing Bag & $ AFTCO gift card
6. $150 Star brite Prize Package, Luna Sea Cush-it & AFTCO gift card
Cannon Kingfish Division
Any registered angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022), who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition and uses rod, reel, hook, and line to catch their entry of Kingfish is eligible to participate.
Prizes
1. 2 Cannon Optimum & 90HP Yamaha motor & $500 West Marine gift card
2. Cannon Unitrol 10 STX-TS & Tigress Outriggers & Gear prize package *Kite Package
-Lite Wind Kite, All-purpose Kite, and Hi-Velocity Kite
- Kite Bag
- Kite Assembly Box
- Offset triple kite rod holder with cup holders, 2 (port & starboard) $2,100
3. Cannon Optimum Electric Downrigger
4. Bull Bay Rod Reel Animals Signature Series#20 Medium Heavy Fast action with Florida Fishing reel
5. Reliable Fishing Bag & danco pliers
6. $150 Star Brite Prize Package & Luna Sea Cush-it
Electric Bike Company Ladies Division
Any registered female angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022) who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition, and uses rod, reel, hook, and line to catch their competition entry of either Snook, Spotted Seatrout, non-tagged redfish, Tarpon, Grouper, Dolphin and Kingfish. Entry of only one of the eligible species per day is permitted in the ladies division.
Prizes
1. Electric Bike Company Model R with front basket & rear rack
2. Paddle board with $250 West Marine gift card
3. Anisa Stewart Designs $250 Gift Certificate & Knotty Tails prize package
4. Engel 35 High Perfomance Pink cooler & Stream2Sea gift package
5. West Marine $200 gift card, Luna Sea Cush-it
6. $150 Star Stream2Sea Gift Package & Luna Sea Cush-it
Humminbird Tarpon Division
The Tarpon Division allows any angler 18 years old and older as of May 28th, 2022 who is a current CCA member and registered in the competition to enter a qualifying catch of a Tarpon.
One prize winner from all eligible Tarpon entries will be determined by drawing.
To be eligible, each eligible Tarpon entry caught for STAR must follow the strictest handling requirements. The Tarpon must be digitally photographed with the 2022 West Marine CCA FL STAR Official STAR Measuring Device in view with the fish, and electronically submitted consistent with the provisions in Rule 12.
Regardless of size, all tarpon pictures must be taken with the fish still in the water with the 2022 Official Measuring Device in the photo. It is not necessary to measure the full length of the fish. Anglers are allowed to grab the tarpon by the lip for the photograph with their hand only. If any type of lip-attachment device is used to hold the Tarpon, the entry will be disqualified. Tarpon entries will also be disqualified if an angler reaches through the fish’s gills at any time, or brings the Tarpon over the gunwale of the boat.
Each Tarpon entry must also demonstrate the fish was legitimately caught. Leader releases of Tarpon are encouraged, provided all other aspects of the Tarpon Division rules are strictly followed.
The STAR competition strongly suggests all anglers land Tarpon as quickly as possible and STAR rules require Tarpon resuscitation before release. Photographic entries of a Tarpon jumping away from the boat will be disqualified.
Prizes
1st place random draw $10,000 Prize Package - Minnkota Terrova , Solix 10, MinnKota Talon , Deck Gear Tournament seat, MinnKota Chager, Engel 123 Cooler, $800 Power Tech Propeller gift card, Florida Marine Tracks State package
Youth Scholarship Division presented by Realtree Fishing
The Youth Scholarship Division presented by Realtree Fishing pertains to any registered angler 6 through 17 years of age (as of May 28, 2022) who is a current CCA New Tide member in good standing at the time of entering the competition, and uses rod, reel, hook, and line to catch their competition entry. If a New Tide member turns 18 years of age during official competition dates, they are still only eligible for the Youth Scholarship Division, Tagged redfish division as a youth angler plus the Trash and Lionfish Division.
STAR participants, ages 6 thru 17, who enter a spotted trout, snook, non-tagged redfish, tarpon, sheepshead, snapper, grouper, dolphin, kingfish, ladyfish, or jack crevalle in the Youth Scholarship Division will be eligible for the drawing of the different scholarships in the division.*
Youth may only win in one division (youth) in addition to the Trash and Lionfish Division.
Prizes
1. Approximately $25,000 Scholarship by Realtree Fishing
2. Approximately $25,000 Scholarship by Spyder and Academy Sports & Outdoors
3. Approximately 10 scholarships $5000 each by Southeast Environmental Solutions, Inc., Millers Boating Center, Florida Sportfishing Association, Strike Zone Melbourne, Florida Cracker Invitational Tournament, Florida's Sports Coast, Tailin Toads, Philips & Jordan, Flagler Sportfishing Club, Plantation on Crystal River
CCA Florida Fly Division
Any registered angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022) who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition and uses a traditional, one-handed fly rod and reel, loaded with fly-line and backing, leader, and shock tippet material to catch their competition entry of either Snook, Spotted Seatrout, non-tagged redfish, Tarpon, Grouper, Dolphin and Kingfish. The fly tippet must be at least 15 inches long and must have a maximum breaking strength of 20-pound test.
Prizes
1. First Prize Drawing Skanu Water craft $2,500
2. Second Prize Drawing Skinny Water Marine Lithium Battery
3. Third Prize Drawing Florida Marine Tracks North or South Chip
4. Fourth Prize Drawing $200 West Marine gift card
5. Fifth Prize Drawing Papa Pilar's Gift Package Specialty Bottles of Rum and gifts
6. Sixth Prize Drawing $150 Star brite prize package
Native Watercraft Kayak Division
Any registered angler 18 years old and older (as of May 28, 2022) who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition and who fishes from a non-motorized Kayak, canoe, or any other qualifying self-propelled vessel, and uses rod, reel, hook and line to catch their competition entry of either Snook, Spotted Seatrout, non-tagged redfish, Tarpon, Grouper, Dolphin and Kingfish.
Prizes
1. NATIVE WATERCRAFT Slayer Propel PDL 10 MAX with floor pedal console $1,999 & Engel 19qt drybox/cooler with rod holders
2. Native Watercraft Falcon 11 Kayak $999
3. $350 Stealth Rod Holder Package
4. Engel 19 qt drybox/cooler with rod holders
5. $150 Stealth Rod Holder Package
6. danco pliers prize package
Yamaha Guides Division
Guides and captains will be able to participate only in the guides division.They must be fishing on their own time and cannot have a charter for hire.This division allows captain or guide to enter either a tagged redfish or tagged dolphin.
Prizes
1. caught by a captain or guide wins a 150hp Yamaha
2. caught by a captain or guide wins $5,000 prize package by Yamaha
3. caught by a captain or guide wins $2,500 prize package by Yamaha
The Power Pole Conservation Division
The Power-Pole Conservation Division is an important aspect of STAR. This Division plays a vital role in helping FWC and other fisheries management groups gather recreational catch data.
All species of fish caught by STAR entrants are eligible for entry in the Conservation Division.
*Undersized trout, redfish, and snook must also be photographed with STAR measuring device in the water NOT with the fish on the device. In addition, please try and capture the photo in the water using the official STAR measuring device.
All fish entries in the Conservation Division are required to be photographed on or with the 2022 West Marine CCA FL STAR Official Measuring Device.
The winners of the Conservation Division will be determined by a random drawing of all entries in the division.
The STAR Committee emphasizes the importance of following all FWC regulations regarding the handling of all species.
The Conservation, Trash, and the Lionfish Division are the only STAR Divisions in which a registered competition angler may submit more than one entry per competition day.
Prizes
1. Power Pole 8ft Shallow Water Anchor
2. Kahuna Side Kick Fishing Wagon
3.Skinny Water Marine Battery 12VAH Deep Cycle
Costa Kick Plastic Trash Division presented by Papa’s Pilar
Any registered angler who is a current CCA member in good standing at the time of entering the competition is eligible to participate in the Trash Division. To be eligible registered STAR anglers must submit a minimum five-gallon bucket full of garbage. This garbage must have been gathered from a coastal shoreline or while fishing on the water. The photo submission must include the 2022 West Marine CCA FL STAR Official Measuring Device and anglers may gather more than one bucket per day. Please note that for large debris participants should place the 2022 Official Measuring Device on or near the debris and submit with the latitude and longitude. CCA will provide this data and have the items removed.
Youth participants will receive 30 minutes of community service hours for each five-gallon bucket of garbage they collect. At the end of the competition, the youth participant will email their community service log and the STAR director will calculate the number of hours based on the number of buckets submitted and sign off on the log and return via email to the youth participant.
Prizes
1. Papa's Pilar factory tour, 3 days two nights in Key West tasty samples, tour & accommodations, $250 Costa Gift Card
2. Kahuna Wagon's Big Kahuna Beach Wagon & $250 Costa gift card
3. $250 Costa gift card & $125 West Marine gift card
4. Most Bucket Gathered - $250 Costa Sunglasses gift card & $250 West Marine gift card & Thrash Can Bucket Topper
Scuba Quest Lionfish Division
Any registered angler who is a current member in good standing at the time of entering the competition. Eligible species in this special division is Lionfish of any size. They can be caught on hook and line, snagged, gigged, or speared. Any type of spearfishing gear is allowed in this division (manual “Hawaiian Slings”, spear guns, etc.). There is no limit to the number of lionfish entries daily. Lionfish entries can be made in addition to any other STAR division entries, consistent with the rules for each division. Each lionfish must be harvested and photographed, but they are not required to be photographed individually and are not required to be photographed on a measuring device but the 2022 West Marine CCA FL STAR ABOUTOfficial Measuring Device must be included in the photo entry. Winners will be determined by the highest number of lionfish entries for the entire competition. STAR participants are eligible to win only one Lionfish Division prize in addition to one other STAR prize.
Prizes
1. $1,000 Scuba Quest prize package
2. $500 Scuba Quest prize package
3. $400 Scuba Quest prize package
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Rules and Regulations
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Participation:
1. All State-wide Tournament Anglers Rodeo (“STAR”) entrants participate at their own risk. Only members in good standing of Coastal Conservation Association, its youth organization, New Tide, who are registered for the 2022 State-wide Tournament Anglers Rodeo, are eligible to participate. All adult participants (18 years of age and older, as of May 28, 2022) must pay a STAR registration fee of $40 in addition to any CCA membership dues. A New Tide member must be at least 6 years old the day before making an entry in the tournament and must be no more than seventeen (17) years old as of May 28, 2022 in order to be eligible to win in the STAR Scholarship Youth Division. New Tide members are not required to pay an entry fee for STAR but are required to be current on any CCA New Tide dues. New Tide Members must also be registered for the current year STAR. Winners of any STAR-tagged Redfish prizes, and the winner of the STAR-tagged Dolphin prize may participate in STAR the following year, but only in the Conservation, Trash, and Lionfish Divisions. Members of their immediate families may participate in all STAR divisions the following year. Winners of any STAR-Tagged Redfish, the winner of the STAR-tagged Dolphin, and winners of any first prizes in the Open Division in two out of three consecutive years, may participate in STAR the following three years, but only in the Conservation, Trash, and Lionfish Divisions. Members of their immediate family may participate in all STAR divisions the following year. For the purposes of STAR, immediate family is defined as father, mother, spouse, children under 18, or relative or domestic partner living in the same household.
2. The entire responsibility for valid member status and correctness of any official entry form rests solely on the entrant. The STAR Committee reserves the right to change the dates and times of the tournament. All decisions of the STAR Committee are final and not subject to challenge.
3. Participants must comply with State of Florida Rules and Regulations and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) saltwater fishing regulations. All FWC rules and regulations governing the recreational harvest of fish must be followed unless otherwise modified in these rules. If a STAR registrant is required to be a recreational saltwater license holder, their license must be current to be eligible for any STAR tournament prizes, and their license must be effective no later than the time of entry into the tournament. All participants agree to be bound by the terms of these STAR Rules, and the Release and Indemnity Agreement.
4. Persons who currently, or at any time during the (3) years ending on May 28, 2022, are or were licensed commercial fisherman, commercial fin-fisherman, bay shrimpers, bait shrimpers, gulf shrimpers, or bait shrimp dealers, as those terms are defined by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rule 68B – 2.001, or those persons who have held licenses issued pursuant to those chapters or pursuant to any federal law as of May 28, 2022, are not eligible to participate in STAR.
5. Professional fishing guides and charter captains licensed by the State of Florida may enter the STAR Guides Division, Lionfish, Conservation and Trash Divisions only, and may only participate as anglers in STAR when they are not chartered for hire. Professional guides and charter captains must be a current members of CCA and registered in STAR to be eligible for any STAR prizes in the Guides Division. Other registered participants in STAR are allowed to fish with a state-licensed guide or charter captain. The nominal sharing of expenses by participants is not considered operating a boat for compensation.
6. Salaried employees of the Coastal Conservation Association, CCA Florida Officers, members of the STAR Committee, STAR sponsor owners or principals, or members of their immediate families (as defined in Rule 1), are not eligible to win prizes in STAR. Any individual who participated or has intimate knowledge of the tagging and/or releasing of 2022 STAR-Tagged Redfish, or knowledge of the tagging and/or releasing of 2022 STAR-Tagged Dolphin, and their immediate families are not eligible to participate or win prizes in STAR. STAR entries in any STAR division from any registered STAR participant who fishes with any person who, at the time of catch, is restricted from fishing in STAR, or is restricted from winning prizes in STAR, will be disqualified.
7. Any person who has at any time committed an act which would be considered fraudulent during any fishing tournament/competition or has been banned or disqualified from participating in a tournament/competition is not eligible to fish in STAR. Any person who fails to pass the required STAR polygraph examination will be banned and disqualified from the remainder of the competition and any future STAR competitions.
Competition Dates and Times:
8. The Competition will begin at the posted sunrise on Saturday, May 28, 2022, and end at posted sunset on Monday, September 5, 2022.
Fishing Methods:
9. Fish entered into competition for prizes must have been caught and landed by the registered participant. All fish entered into competition for prizes must have been hooked and caught by the contestant on rod, reel, hook, and line (except for in the Lionfish Division). Fish caught on artificial, live baits, or dead natural baits are eligible (except for the Fly Division). There are no line test restrictions in the tournament (except for the Fly Division). Casting the bait on behalf of a registered angler is permitted (except for the Fly Division), as is the netting of a fish by another person when landing a fish. When fishing from a boat, trolling, drifting, and anchoring are permitted. Fishing is also permitted from docks, piers, seawalls, tributaries, shorelines, and bridges, as is wade fishing. While trolling, drifting, or still fishing, a rod secured in a rod holder may hook a fish; however, the angler who initially touches or removes the rod from the rod holder must thereafter continuously fight and land the fish without assistance from any other person. Assistance from any other person is limited to casting a line to position a bait (except for the Fly Division), leadering the fish, and/or netting the fish caught by the participating angler.
10. The following rules apply to the Lionfish Division only. Lionfish can be caught on hook and line, snagged, netted, gigged, or speared. Any type of spearfishing gear is allowed in this division (manual “Hawaiian Slings”, spear guns, etc.). Each lionfish entered in STAR must be harvested.
Competition Boundaries:
11. STAR boundaries are the territorial waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and Florida Bay for the State of Florida and U.S. federal waters, from the boundary waters of the Florida/Alabama border extending seaward, eastward and then southward along the Florida gulf coast, to the waters of the Florida Keys, and then northward to the common boundary waters of the Florida/Georgia border extending seaward in the South Atlantic. All of the waters of Everglades National Park, as defined by the National Park Service, are included in the competition boundaries, as are all west and east coast bodies of water, including bays, harbors, and tributaries. Fish were taken outside of competition boundaries, from private impoundments or other waters not legally accessible to the general public, will not be eligible for entry. Anglers are prohibited from fishing in Bahamian, Cuban, or other non-U.S. waters.
Measuring Methods and Fish Entry:
12. All entries must be electronically submitted using the required competition protocols, either by a direct upload using STAR’s official smartphone application or by using the tournament’s website, within 24 hours of each catch. Each entry must include a digital photograph of the fish on or with the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device, except for the Lionfish Division and any entries in the Trash Division. The entire fish must be clearly seen with its nose on the zero line, providing visibility of total length, except for Tarpon and fish being submitted in the Conservation Division. More than one Lionfish may be photographed together with the 2022 West Marine Official STAR measuring device in one photo with each fish clearly displayed in order to confirm the catch number entered. For the Trash Division, there must be at least a full five-gallon bucket of trash with the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device in the photo and there may be more than one submission per day. Electronic submission of all competition entries must also include the competition division, species, length, time, date, name of angler, and Guide/Captain (if applicable). Each entry can be submitted in only one competition division or category. Failure to properly complete an electronic entry will result in entry disqualification. All fish entered shall be photographed and entered only once and only one fish per participant, per division, per species, per day may be entered in the competition, except for in the Conservation Division, Trash Division, and the Lionfish Division. Winning entries must be verified by a STAR employee, CCA Florida employee, and/or a member of the STAR Committee. Participants may be required to provide additional information if requested by the STAR Director or committee (including, but not limited to, additional images from the same camera that was used for competition photos). CCA Florida, the STAR Director, and the STAR committee reserve the right to reject any entry. Any intentional falsification of information provided by the registered participant will lead to immediate disqualification of the entry, and the angler will be disqualified for the remainder of the 2022 competition and all future STAR competitions. Failure to comply with these rules will result in the forfeiture of any and all prizes. All committee decisions will be final. Additionally, violators of competition rules may be subject to prosecution under local, state, and federal laws.
All winning fish for all competition prizes (except 2022 STAR-Tagged Redfish, the STAR-Tagged Dolphin, the Guides Division, and the Lionfish Division) shall be determined by a drawing. The drawings in each division will be made from all verified entries made during STAR. All competition participants must use the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device when submitting any entry.
Information from competition entries will be processed by the STAR Director. Participants will receive an automated email reply after each entry is submitted, confirming the entry has been received by the STAR competition.
Any STAR-Tagged Redfish and any STAR-Tagged Dolphin caught during the competition also requires a photographic entry and electronic submission to the STAR competition smartphone application or competition website. Please refer to Rule 15 for all STAR-Tagged Redfish and Rule 16 for STAR-Tagged Dolphin requirements.
Spotted Trout, Snook, Redfish (non-tagged), Sheepshead, Grouper (Black, Gag, Red, and Scamp only), Dolphin (non-tagged), and King Mackerel have to meet minimum size requirements to qualify for entry in all divisions except for the Conservation Division, using the FWC prescribed measurement required for each species. FWC minimums for these species are 15” for Spotted Trout (total length using the pinch-tail measurement method), 28” for Snook (total length using the pinch-tail measurement method), 18” for Redfish (total length using the pinch-tail measurement method), 12” for Sheepshead (total length using the pinch-tail measurement method), 24” for Black and Gag Grouper (total length using pinch-tail measurement method), 20” for Red Grouper (total length using pinch-tail measurement method), and 16” for Scamp (total length using pinch-tail measurement method), 20” for Dolphin (measured to the fork of the tail), and 24” for King Mackerel (measured to the fork of the tail). There is no minimum length for Tarponentries, provided all other STAR and FWC rules are followed for Tarpon entries. Ladyfish, Snapper, and Jack Crevalle have no minimum size requirements for entry, and are eligible only in the Youth Scholarship and Conservation divisions. Sheepshead are eligible only in the Youth Scholarship and Conservation divisions.
13. No transfer of fish among Competition participants shall be allowed.
14. No frozen, spoiled, gutted, or altered fish will be eligible for entry. Mutilated fish are not eligible for entry, except for in the Lionfish Division. In the Lionfish Division only, mutilated fish due to spearing, gigging or snaring, or due to fin-clipping when harvested, are eligible for entry.
STAR-Tagged Redfish Rules:
15. STAR-Tagged Redfish tags will read: “No FL _____ 2022 CCAFLSTAR CALL 844-387-7827 No FL _____ Release me”. Winners will be determined by time of catch entry based on the date and time the entry is electronically received by the STAR Committee. Only the first Six (6) STAR-Tagged Redfish recaptured by registered STAR anglers during 2022 competition dates and certified by the STAR Committee will be eligible for prizes (no more than 4 adult prizes and no more than 2 Youth prizes will be awarded). Youth entries in the STAR-Tagged Redfish division are eligible for youth prizes only. To be eligible, each STAR-Tagged Redfish, with the tag still attached to the fish, must be digitally photographed on the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measurement device, and electronically submitted consistent with the provisions in Rule 12. Any STAR-Tagged Redfish caught in the competition may be released, but only after cutting the STAR tag off of the fish as close to the fish’s body as possible. The tag must then be kept to be verified by the STAR Committee. Each participant shall be eligible to win only one prize for a STAR-Tagged Redfish. If harvested, all recaptured STAR-Tagged Redfish must be within the FWC slot of 18” to 27”. If a STAR-Tagged Redfish is outside of the slot and is harvested, the catch will be disqualified. If a redfish is harvested in a county where harvest is closed that catch will be disqualified.
Participants who catch a STAR-Tagged Redfish must also call the STAR Director at 844-387-7827 within two (2) hours after landing the tagged fish. The angler will be directed to take the cut tag or the tagged redfish to a designated location to verify the tag or the STAR-Tagged Redfish. This must occur within 72 hours of catching the STAR-Tagged Redfish or the entry will be disqualified. Any participant submitting a STAR-Tagged Redfish entry must submit to a polygraph examination within 72 hours after the entry is verified by STAR. The parent, legal guardian, adult sponsor, or adult witness of a Youth participant submitting a STAR-Tagged Redfish or STAR tag for a prize will be subject to STAR’s polygraph requirements.
STAR-Tagged Dolphin Rules:
16. STAR-Tagged Dolphin tags will read: “No FL _____ 2022 CCA FLORIDA/STAR CALL 844-387-7827 No FL _____ Release Me”. Winner will be determined by time of catch entry based on date and time the entry is electronically received by the STAR Committee. Only the first STAR-Tagged Dolphin recaptured by a registered STAR angler during 2022 competition dates and certified by the STAR Committee will be eligible for a prize. Youth entries in the STAR-Tagged Dolphin division are eligible for a youth prize only of a scholarship, with a maximum value of $10,000. To be eligible, the winning STAR-Tagged Dolphin, with the tag still attached to the fish, must be digitally photographed on the West Marine Official 2022 measurement device, and electronically submitted consistent with the provisions in Rule 12. Any STAR-Tagged Dolphin caught in the competition may be released, but only after cutting the STAR tag off of the fish as close to the fish’s body as possible. The tag must then be kept to be verified by the STAR Committee. Each participant shall be eligible to win only one prize for a STAR-Tagged Dolphin. If harvested, all recaptured STAR-Tagged Dolphin must meet the 20” minimum length (measured to the fork of the tail). If a STAR-Tagged Dolphin is below the legal minimum and is harvested, the catch will be disqualified.
Participants who catch a STAR-Tagged Dolphin must also call the STAR Director at 844-387-7827 within two (2) hours after landing the tagged fish. The angler will be directed to take the cut tag or the tagged dolphin to a designated location to verify the tag or the STAR-Tagged Dolphin. This must occur within 72 hours of catching the STAR-Tagged Dolphin or the entry will be disqualified. Any participant submitting a STAR-Tagged Dolphin entry must submit to a polygraph examination within 72 hours after the entry is verified by STAR. The parent, legal guardian, adult sponsor, or adult witness of a Youth participant submitting a STAR-Tagged Dolphin or STAR tag for a prize will be subject to STAR’s polygraph requirements.
Tarpon Division Rule:
17. The Tarpon Division allows any angler 18 years old and older as of May 28, 2022, who is a current CCA member and registered in the competition to enter a qualifying catch of a tarpon. One prize winner from all eligible Tarpon entries will be determined by drawing. To be eligible, each eligible Tarpon entry caught for STAR must follow the strictest handling requirements. The Tarpon must be digitally photographed with the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measurement device in full view with the fish, and electronically submitted consistent with the provisions in Rule 12. Regardless of size, all tarpon pictures must be taken with the fish still in the water with the STAR measurement device next to it. It is not necessary for the device to be opened next to the fish, and it is not necessary to measure the full length of the fish. Anglers are allowed to grab the tarpon by the lip for the photograph with their hand only. If any type of lip-attachment device is used to hold the Tarpon, the entry will be disqualified. Tarpon entries will also be disqualified if an angler reaches through the fish’s gills at any time, or brings the Tarpon over the gunwale of the boat. Each Tarpon entry must also demonstrate the fish was legitimately caught. Leader releases of Tarpon are encouraged, provided all other aspects of the Tarpon Division rules are strictly followed. The STAR competition strongly suggests all anglers land Tarpon as quickly as possible and STAR rules require Tarpon resuscitation before release. Photographic entries of a Tarpon jumping away from the boat will be disqualified.
Open Division Rules:
18. The Open Division allows any angler 18 years old and older as of May 28, 2022, who is a current CCA member and registered in the competition to enter a qualifying catch of an eligible competition species. All fish must be entered in accordance with Rule 12. Lady anglers, fly anglers, kayak anglers, and registered anglers fishing with guides, are all eligible to enter fish in the Open Division. However, all competition entries can be only entered in one species division or category.
19. Eligible species are Spotted Trout, Snook, Redfish (non-tagged), Grouper (Black, Gag, Red, or Scamp only), Dolphin (non-tagged), and King Mackerel, subject to minimum length requirements outlined in Rule 12. Prizes will be awarded by drawing from all verified entries in each Open Division category.
Ladies Division Rules:
20. Any lady angler 18 years old and older as of May 28, 2022, who is a current CCA member and registered in the competition is eligible to enter qualifying entries in the Ladies Division.
21. Eligible species are Spotted Trout, Snook, Redfish (non-tagged), Grouper (Black, Gag, Red, or Scamp only), Tarpon, Dolphin (non-tagged), and King Mackerel, subject to minimum length requirements outlined in Rule 12. Only one eligible species per day may be entered in the division.
Entry picture must include fish on the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device. All entries must be submitted consistent with the provisions of Rule 12. Tarpon entries must follow the photographic and handling requirements of Rule 17. Prizes will be awarded by drawing from all verified entries in the Ladies Division.
Fly Division Rules:
22. Only one-handed rods and single-action reels designed specifically for fly fishing may be used in the fly division. Any type of fly line and backing combination may be used, and there are no restrictions on the weight of the fly rod. The class tippet must be at least 15″ long with a maximum breaking strength of 20-pound test. Flies must be of the recognized type of artificial fly according to IGFA rules. No scent, either artificial or natural, is allowed.
23. Eligible species are Spotted Trout, Snook, Redfish (non-tagged), Grouper (Black, Gag, Red, or Scamp only), Tarpon, Dolphin (non-tagged), and King Mackerel, subject to minimum length requirements outlined in Rule 12. Only one eligible species per day may be entered in the division.
Entry picture must include fish on the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device and fly rod and reel on which the fish is caught. All entries must be submitted consistent with the provisions of Rule 12. Tarpon entries must follow the photographic and handling requirements of Rule 17. Prizes will be awarded by drawing from all verified entries in the Fly Division.
Kayak Division Rules:
24. A kayak is defined as any vessel that has no form of power other than that supplied by its occupant. Examples of qualified vessels for the Kayak Division include kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Vessels powered by combustion, battery-operated, and electric engines are not eligible, nor are those powered or propelled by sail. “Mother-shipping” (the transportation of a kayak by another boat or vessel to where the kayak operates independently from the boat or vessel that transports it) is not allowed.
25. Eligible species are Spotted Trout, Snook, Redfish (non-tagged), Grouper (Black, Gag, Red, or Scamp only), Tarpon, Dolphin (non-tagged), and King Mackerel, subject to minimum length requirements outlined in Rule 12. Only one eligible species per day may be entered in the division.
Entry picture must include fish on the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device and recognizable self-propelled vessel (as described in rule 22) features from which the fish is caught. All entries must be submitted consistent with the provisions of Rule 12. Tarpon entries must follow the photographic and handling requirements of Rule 17. Prizes will be awarded by drawing from all verified entries in the Kayak Division.
STAR Youth Scholarship Division Rules:
26. New Tide competition registrants are eligible to participate in the Youth Scholarship Division, the STAR-Tagged Redfish Division, the STAR-tagged Dolphin Division, the Conservation Division, the Lionfish Division and the Trash Division. No other STAR entrants are eligible for the Youth Scholarship Division.
27. Eligible species in the STAR Youth Scholarship division are Spotted Trout, Snook, STAR-Tagged Redfish, Redfish (non-tagged), Sheepshead, Snapper, Grouper (Black, Gag, Red, or Scamp), STAR-Tagged Dolphin, Tarpon, Dolphin (non-tagged), King Mackerel, Ladyfish, and Jack Crevalle, subject to minimum length requirements outlined in Rule 12. All entries must be submitted consistent with the provisions of Rule 12. Only one eligible species per day may be entered in the division.
Tarpon entries must follow the photographic and handling requirements of Rule 17.
28. The STAR Youth division participant must have a parent, guardian, or adult sponsor. Upon STAR entry (either on the STAR website or the STAR APP), the parent, guardian, or adult sponsor of every Youth entrant agrees to abide by all STAR rules, including STAR polygraph testing requirements. All Youth Division winners must agree to abide by STAR scholarship rules and requirements. Parents, guardians, and adult sponsors are not required to be CCA members. However, if any parent, guardian, or adult sponsor wants to participate in STAR themselves, they must be a CCA member, consistent with the provisions of Rule 1.
Guide Division Rules:
29. Professional guides and charter captains participating in this division must be a properly-licensed Florida charter captain and a member of CCA.
30. All guide and captain entrants must be a current CCA member and must register for the 2022 STAR competition and pay the $40 STAR entry fee. Guides and charter captain may only participate in STAR when they are not for hire (i.e. when they are fishing without paid clients).
31. The first three STAR-Tagged Redfish or STAR-Tagged Dolphin, or any combination of 3 STAR-Tagged fish of both species, caught by guides or charter captains registered for STAR will be the winners of the Guide’s Division. Winners will be determined by time of catch entry based on the date and time the entry is electronically received by the STAR Committee. Guides or charter captains can only win one prize in the 2022 STAR competition. Guide Division prizes are separate from other STAR-Tagged fish divisions. To be eligible, the winning STAR-Tagged Redfish or STAR-Tagged Dolphin, with the tag still attached to the fish, must be digitally photographed on the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measurement device, and electronically submitted consistent with the provisions in Rule 12. Any STAR-Tagged Redfish or STAR-Tagged Dolphin caught in the competition in the Guides Division may be released, but only after cutting the STAR tag off of the fish as close to the fish’s body as possible. Guides and charter captains who catch a STAR-Tagged Redfish or a STAR-Tagged Dolphin must also call the STAR Director at 844-387-7827 within two (2) hours after landing the tagged fish. The angler will be directed to take the cut tag or the tagged redfish, or the tagged dolphin, to a designated location to verify the tag or the STAR-Tagged Redfish or the STAR-Tagged Dolphin. This must occur within 72 hours of catching the STAR-Tagged Redfish or STAR-Tagged Dolphin or the entry will be disqualified. Any guide or charter captain submitting a STAR-Tagged Redfish or a STAR-Tagged Dolphin entry must submit to a polygraph examination within 72 hours after the entry is verified by STAR.
32. Clients of guides when under a charter may submit entries for the STAR competition for all other divisions, provided they are CCA members, registered for the 2022 STAR, and provided they follow the provisions of Rule 12 and all other STAR rules.
Conservation Division Rules:
33. All registered 2022 STAR participants are eligible to participate in the Conservation Division. Any species of fish of any length caught by STAR participants are eligible for entry in this division. Entries must follow the exact provisions of Rule 12. All fish must be photographed and measured on or with the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device and all STAR anglers are required to follow FWC rules for handling each species. Under slot spotted seatrout and snook DO NOT need to measure on the 2022 West marine measuring device the device only needs to be visible in the photo. Tarpon entries must follow the photographic and handling requirements of Rule 17. Each entry must include an estimated measurement of the fish entry. Fish entered in other divisions are not eligible for entry in the Conservation Division. Winners of the Conservation Division will be determined by a drawing.
Lionfish Division Rules:
34. All registered STAR participants are eligible to participate in the Lionfish Division. Lionfish is the only species of fish eligible for entry in this division. Entries must follow the exact provisions of Rule 12. More than one Lionfish may be photographed together with the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device in one photo with each fish clearly displayed in order to confirm the catch number entered. All Lionfish entered in STAR must be harvested. Lionfish entries can be caught on any hook and line rod and reel combination, snagged, netted, gigged, or speared. Any type of spearing device is allowed in this division. Lionfish Division winners will be determined by the highest number of Lionfish harvested during all 2022 STAR competition days. Youth (New Tide) participants are eligible to submit entries in the Lionfish Division and are eligible for Lionfish Division prizes.
Trash Division Rules:
35. 2022 STAR Participants who gather trash while on the water and submit a photo entry of a full 5-gallon bucket full of trash with the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device in their entry are eligible. Larger amounts of trash may be collected and submitted with the 2022 STAR measuring device in the photo submission. If trash objects are too large to be removed STAR participants should take a photo of debris with the West Marine Official 2022 STAR measuring device and include the latitude and longitude of the object in the entry. Authorities will be notified and the debris will be removed. All eligible entries will be included in a random drawing at the end of STAR for three prizes.
Other Rules:
36. Each person entering the 2022 STAR agrees to submit to a polygraph examination. The STAR Committee reserves the right to select polygraph examiners to administer polygraph tests. All polygraph examinations required shall be taken at the time, place, and by the examiners designated by the STAR Committee. Each contestant agrees by his/her signature on the official CCA 2022 STAR entry form, to submit to a polygraph examination if required by the STAR committee and abide by its conclusion. All travel expenses are to be paid by the entrant. Failure to submit to or pass the required polygraph examination shall result in angler disqualification for current and all future STAR competitions.
37. Any protests must be submitted in writing to: Leiza Fitzgerald, STAR Director, P.O. Box 568886 Orlando, FL, 32856.
38. The decision of the STAR Committee, in its sole discretion, shall be final on any and all competition matters and are not subject to appeal.
39. In the event of litigation or arbitration between a participant and CCA Florida arising out of any aspect whatsoever of the STAR competition, the losing party in said litigation or arbitration shall be bound to pay reasonable attorney’s fees, expenses of litigation, court costs, and other costs incurred by the winning party in said litigation or arbitration.
40. By participating in STAR, anglers agree to the use of their name, likeness, photograph, video, or other identifying information by CCA Florida in promotional, advertising, educational, or research materials in whatever form CCA Florida chooses in its sole discretion.
Prizes:
41. All prizes for all 2022 STAR divisions and categories shall be awarded at the discretion of the STAR Committee. Specific prizes for each competition division and category shall be chosen and awarded by the STAR Committee. Participants shall be eligible to win only one prize or scholarship in the 2022 competition with the exception of the Lionfish or the Trash Division. Winners of the Lionfish and the Trash Division prizes may also win a prize in another division, provided they follow all rules pertaining to each STAR division. Any youth or child can win only one (1) $25,000.00 scholarship or may win no more than five (5) $5,000 scholarships or no more than a total of $25,000 in scholarships in this competition during their lifetime. If they have won a $5,000 scholarship in the past, they are not eligible to win the $25,000 scholarship, only an additional $5,000 scholarship. Once a youth angler has won (1) $25,000 scholarship or a total of $25,000.00 they are no longer eligible to win in the Youth Scholarship Division during their lifetime (they are eligible to participate in the tagged redfish & dolphin (when they are 18), Conservation, Lionfish and Trash divisions).
Competition participants may only enter a fish in one division, which must be chosen at the time of electronic entry. STAR-Tagged Redfish winners, the STAR-Tagged Dolphin winner, the Tarpon Division winner, Youth Scholarship winners, and first place divisional winners will be required to attend the STAR Awards Ceremony on October 16, 2022, to receive their prizes. All other prizes will be awarded to attending winners during the STAR Award Ceremony. If any winners of other prizes are not present at the Awards Ceremony, their prizes will be available to be picked up at the CCA office in Orlando or will be shipped if possible. The STAR Committee retains sole discretion to award all STAR prizes.
42. All prizes will be presented “as is” to each winner (or winner’s designee) after the Competition at the STAR Awards Banquet. The STAR Committee may replace or substitute alternative prizes for any advertised prizes at its sole discretion. If a 2022 pickup truck is awarded to any participant of this year’s STAR, it’s MSRP cannot exceed $49,000, and the winner must take delivery by November 30, 2022.
43. All prize winners are solely responsible for payment of any applicable taxes, fees, and costs associated with the prize. The STAR Committee will issue all required tax documents to the appropriate competition winners. Tournament winners must complete and return all documentation before receiving their prizes.
44. All prize winners are responsible for processing, registration, and tax documentation in a timely fashion at specified sporting goods/marine/automotive dealerships.
RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY:
45. ALL STAR ENTRANTS PARTICIPATE AT THEIR OWN RISK. PARTICIPANTS RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPORT OF FISHING INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS; WATER CONDITIONS; TRAILERING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, DOCKING OR OTHERWISE HANDLING BOATS; EQUIPMENT SUCH AS KNIVES, HOOKS, CLUBS, GAFFS, ANCHORS, LINES; HANDLING FISH AND THE INHERENT DANGERS OF BEING IN THE WILD OUTDOORS SUCH AS DANGEROUS ANIMALS, FISH, STRUCTURE OR OTHER FISHERMEN. IN CONSIDERATION FOR BEING ALLOWED TO ENTER THE STAR COMPETITION, EACH PERSON AGREES AND CONTRACTS TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION FLORIDA, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, THE STAR DIRECTOR AND ALL COMMITTEE PERSONS, THE COMPETITION SPONSORS AND VERIFICATION STATION OWNERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER CONNECTED WITH THE COMPETITION INCLUDING ITS PLANNING, OPERATION OR CONDUCT AND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, WRONGFUL DEATH, SURVIVAL DAMAGES, ECONOMIC LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGES OR CLAIMS RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE TOURNAMENT. IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THIS AGREEMENT THAT EACH ENTRANT IS INDEMNIFYING EACH OF THE FOREGOING RELEASED AND INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR OWN NEGLIGENT CONDUCT, WHETHER SOLE NEGLIGENCE OR CONTRIBUTING NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OUTRAGEOUS MISCONDUCT, STRICT LIABILITY, COMMISSION OF TORT, BREACH OF CONTRACT, AND BREACH OF WARRANTY. THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF ANY MINOR ENTERING IN, REGISTERING FOR OR FISHING IN THE COMPETITION DOES FURTHER CONTRACT AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT SHALL BE BINDING UPON ANY MINOR ENTERING THE TOURNAMENT. WINNER WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE AN ADDITIONAL RELEASE, INDEMNITY, AND HOLD HARMLESS UPON RECEIPT OF PRIZE. ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE COMPETITION SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION CONDUCTED IN PALM BEACH, FL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AND JUDGMENT UPON THE AWARD RENDERED MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF.