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Outline | Entry Form | Entry Information | Entry Levels & Fees | Awards | Schedule | Rules
Updated May 22, 2009
The 2009 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place between Tuesday, June 16 and Sunday, June 21 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Rules, including published rules in print or on the ECBC website, are subject to change without notice. Current instructions are given at the Captain’s Meeting where attendance by at least one team member is mandatory. By entering the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin and paying the entry fee, participating anglers, captains, crews and guests (“Participants”) agree to abide by the Tournament Rules. The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin expects the highest level of integrity and sportsmanship from its Participants. Refer to Schedule of Events for time and location of Captain’s Meeting.
Entry forms in PDF format may be downloaded from the ECBC website and may also be requested by calling 850.267.6168 or emailing shawnameisner@sandestin.com. Entries received by April 30 are eligible for the Early Bird drawing for a chance to win $1,000 plus five nights of free dockage at Baytowne Marina during the tournament.
Fees may be paid by check, wire transfer, cash in US Dollars (USD) or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). Personal checks and business checks are not accepted after June 1st. Email shawnameisner@sandestin.com or call 850.267.6168 for wire transfer procedures. Make checks payable to "Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic" and mail along with entry form to:
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Highway West
Destin, FL 32550
Attention: Shawna Meisner
Refer to Schedule of Events for times and locations.
April 30: Deadline for entry into the Early Bird Drawing.
May 31: Last day to withdraw and receive full refund.
June 1: Check payments must be received by this date.
June 16: Wire transfers must be deposited and confirmed.
June 16: Last day to pre-register at Baytowne Marina (closes at noon).
June 17: Registration & Captain's Meeting—last day to enter the tournament.
June 18: Additional Jackpot Entry
All withdrawals must be submitted in writing. If the withdrawal is received by May 31 a full refund of all fees is made. Between May 31 and the day of Registration only the portion of base entry fees allocated to cash awards is refunded (100% of optional fees are refunded). After the day of Registration there are no refunds.
(Also relates to refunds and prize money distribution.)
Please carefully read the following and choose your Team Contact accordingly.
The Team Contact is the designated team leader; there can be only one Team Contact per Team. The Team Contact must know how to reach each member of the team, and the contact information for the Team Contact must be complete and include a cell or local phone number and email address. Any instructions, confirmations or requests for information are sent to this person. In addition, the Team Contact signs the Disbursement Order designating how cash awards are distributed and is the person to whom any refunds are made payable. We suggest you decide how prize money is to be distributed before the tournament.
There is no limit to the number of anglers per team, but you must sign up all anglers during Registration. It does not matter on which day the angler fishes as long as no more than six anglers fish at one time. Captains and mates may also be anglers, but must be registered as anglers on the Entry Form. At a minimum, you must provide a First Name, Last Name, City and State for all team participants.
All Teams must check in on the day of Registration to verify team information, pay entry fees and collect team bags.
Trophies
Trophies are handed out on stage during the Awards Brunch. Additional trophies may be purchased after the event. If you are unable to attend the Awards Brunch, please contact Tournament Officials as soon as possible to arrange for pick-up or delivery of trophies.
Cash Award Distribution
If you win a cash award you will receive a Cash Distribution form at the Awards Brunch with your total amount of winnings. Please be prepared to provide full name, mailing address and FEIN or SSN. The Cash Distribution form must be filled out completely and signed by the Team Contact as recorded on the Entry Form. In addition, all payees must fill out a W-9 before a check can be issued. Completed forms should be given to Julia Brakhage at the Awards brunch. She will also have additional W-9 forms if needed. If you cannot attend the brunch, get in touch with Julia as soon after the event as possible so she can collect this information and write a check for you. Call 910-264-3947 or email julia@tournamentcontrol.com.
Cash awards are paid by check and mailed within two weeks following the event. A 1099-MISC is issued for all prize money to the person or company to whom the check is made payable. Decisions pertaining to the distribution of a team’s total purse are the sole responsibility of the team members, regardless of whether an award is published as an individual or team award. Tournament Officials will not participate in decisions regarding cash distribution.
Deducting Entry Fees
You may deduct entry fees from your winnings to be applied toward the following year’s tournament.
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Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin • 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W • Destin, FL 32550
phone 866.505.4458 • fax 850.267.8178 • email: shawnameisner@sandestin.com |
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