Operating Policies

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation
Operating Policies and Procedures
Revised & Approved January 31, 2023

BASSMASTERS’ CREED

I promise to create among my fellow anglers, and the public in general, an awareness of my Chapter’s and Society’s contributions to angling, conservation and outdoor recreation.
I will encourage and instruct the youth of my community in the art of bass fishing.
I pledge myself to full adherence to all conservation codes and to detect and report any polluter of our nation’s waters.

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF THE BASS ANGLERS’ SPORTSMAN SOCIETY (B.A.S.S.)

To organize the bass anglers of America.
To stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major participation sport and elevate it to a place of prominence.
To improve our skills as bass anglers through the exchange of expert bass catching techniques and ideas.
To offer our state conservation departments our organized moral and political support and encouragement. To promote full adherence to all conservation codes.
To demand adequate water standards and legal enforcement of existing regulatory standards. To detect and report any polluter and call public and political attention to the crime.
To encourage private and governmental studies necessary to maintain quality fishing and fish habitat and to ensure quality fisheries for ourselves and future generations.
To promote and encourage youth fishing. Kids don’t just go fishing — they are taken fishing. We must instill in our youth an interest in and a love for this great sport.
To present national championship bass fishing tournaments. These tournaments will bring together the nation’s most dedicated bass fishermen, and the publicity derived from them will stimulate public interest in bass angling.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

For more than 30 years, the B.A.S.S. Nation has been more than a name. It has been a community united by a sense of camaraderie and a spirit of belonging to something unique that carries from generation to generation. Over the years, members have decided to join the B.A.S.S. Nation for many reasons other than exciting tournament fishing. The vision of true pioneers in our history — Ray Scott, Don Butler and many others — established conservation and a focus on building youth programs in addition to fishing competitions as areas critical to the viability of the sport and our lifestyle. B.A.S.S. Nation members, as well as B.A.S.S. employees and sponsors, have given tirelessly to the sport and the vision of these pioneers.

1.1 B.A.S.S. NATION PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP

A subscription to B.A.S.S. Times, the official magazine of the B.A.S.S. Nation
Eligibility to compete in state and divisional tournaments and the prestigious B.A.S.S. Nation Championship
An insurance program that provides $1 million liability coverage for sanctioned State Nation organizations and the tournaments they host
Sponsorship programs from premier partners available exclusively to members of the B.A.S.S. Nation
Monthly coverage of B.A.S.S. Nation events, programs, achievements and initiatives in B.A.S.S. publications (more than 4 million readers)
Three (3) Bassmaster Classic berths (from the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship)
Early entry opportunities in B.A.S.S.-sanctioned tournaments
Membership for the B.A.S.S. Nation is just $30 per year

1.2 THE ROAD TO THE BASSMASTER CLASSIC

Rising through the ranks of the B.A.S.S. Nation to compete in bass fishing’s most prestigious tournament takes dedication and perseverance, but the rewards for advancing to the next level are great. The steps from local club/chapter to Classic are presented below:

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Club Division Region Championships

Each Club Division Region of the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation will provide a regional tournament trail to qualify anglers to compete in their Region Championship Tournaments. Each Regions Championship Tournament will be a boater/non-boater style event. Each Club Division Region will be given four (4) entries (2 boaters and 2 non-boaters) to advance anglers to the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Super Regional Tournament. It is recommended that the top boater and non-boater from each regions Region Championship Tournament and each Regions Anglers of the Year (boater and non-boater) make up the four (4) entries. The final decision for the selection process of the four (4) entries (two boaters and 2 non-boaters) will be up to each regions Regional Director and/or membership.

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Club Division State Championship

The Club Division State Championship Tournament is a boater/non-boater style tournament where a specified number of boaters and non-boaters will qualify to join the Texas National Championship Team which will compete the following year at the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship (Note: B.A.S.S. Nation will specify the number of berths available annually based on overall state membership numbers). Club Division Teams also compete for prize money but only individuals (boaters and non-boaters) will advance to the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship based on individual tournament results.

B.A.S.S. Nation Central Super Regional

B.A.S.S. Nation will hold four (4) regional qualifier events to advance anglers to the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship. Texas will compete at the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Super Regional Tournament. Texas will be given twenty (20) early entry codes (10 boaters and 10 non-boaters) to the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Super Regional Tournament. If these codes are not used by the deadline set by B.A.S.S. Nation, the positions will be opened up to B.A.S.S. Nation members throughout the Central Region (8 states).The top twenty boaters and the top twenty non-boaters from the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Super Regional will advance to the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship.

B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship

Anglers at the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship compete individually to determine an overall champion; however, the highest finishing three (3) anglers will earn berths into the Bassmaster Classic.

Bassmaster Classic

The top three (3) anglers from the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship will qualify to compete in the Bassmaster Classic.

1.3 A PARTNER IN CONSERVATION

Belonging to B.A.S.S., the “Worldwide Leader in Bass Fishing,” means much more than membership in a global club of bass anglers. Since the early 1970s, B.A.S.S. has taken a proactive response to addressing the nation’s vital aquatic resource issues. In the early years, it meant taking legal action against industries making a toxic soup of the nation’s waterways. Today, the agenda has grown more complex, and B.A.S.S. follows a parallel path in dealing with the issues through its Conservation program.

The backbone of the organization is founded on a grass-roots core of members whose passion extends beyond bass fishing. These men and women, young and old, belong to B.A.S.S. Nation clubs nationwide. They are environmental stewards always on the lookout for issues that have local and even national significance.

The B.A.S.S. Conservation program works a “top down” to “bottom up” approach in dealing with six key, fundamental issues vital to the future health of the nation’s aquatic resources. From local bass clubs to the national level, where B.A.S.S. works cooperatively with government to develop sound management policy, the protection and enhancement of aquatic resources will remain a top priority.

HABITAT: Simply put, habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate. And without habitat the future of recreational angling and a vital link to the aquatic food chain will be lost. The issues are complex: erosion, sedimentation, and reservoir aging. Yet, there is hope and B.A.S.S. Conservation has taken a leadership role in the federal government’s National Fish Habitat Initiative. At the national level, B.A.S.S. is proactively involved with federal and state government to enact laws to end the losses while making room for habitat restoration and growth. The habitat agenda is pushed up from the local level through the grass-roots network of B.A.S.S. Nation clubs.

AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES: An aquarium owner dumps unwanted fish and plants into the local river, no harm intended. A freighter from overseas pumps ballast water into the Great Lakes, unknowingly setting free harmful fish and organisms. Both scenarios are very real and threaten to destroy or imperil the balance of aquatic ecosystems the size of the Great Lakes, Mississippi River and beyond. As the problem spreads, B.A.S.S. Conservation has joined a growing coalition of concerned policy makers, government agencies and scientists to regulate importation of exotics and stop their illegal introduction to the nation’s waters.

AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT: Hydrilla and milfoil are unjustly perceived by many sportsmen as ideal habitat for fish and waterfowl. In moderate quantities, the plants indeed provide habitat, however when overabundant they become a nuisance to other water users, from boaters to lakeshore homeowners and even municipal drinking water suppliers. B.A.S.S. Conservation advocates and facilitates mediation between all user groups while encouraging stakeholders to establish diverse native plant communities. Ideally, striking the balance will benefit ecosystems and users alike.

ANGLER ACCESS: A fishing trip begins with a place to launch the boat or shoreline to cast a line. Yet access to public waterways has suffered. And finding a boat ramp is the least of the problems. Demands on water supplies, restrictive fishery management regulations on fishing seasons, and horsepower limitations merely scratch the surface of why anglers can’t rightfully gain access to public waters. Through a grass-roots approach with bass clubs affiliated with the B.A.S.S. Nation, angler and boater rights are being heard. The cause is ongoing, with the B.A.S.S. Nation and B.A.S.S. Conservation collectively uniting to open more access areas through improvement and construction programs at public access areas nationwide.

FISH HEALTH: At the first outbreak of the Largemouth Bass Virus, B.A.S.S. Conservation adopted a leadership role to face the issue. The result is was annual summit attended by leading researchers, state fishery biologists and anglers to exchange developments and implement plans of action. B.A.S.S. and its coalition continue making strides to deal with LMBV while identifying other diseases or health problems, among those outbreaks of harmful algae and bacteria that can spark significant fish kills. B.A.S.S. Conservation is an active participant in American Fisheries Society committees and other professional associations whose interests focus on fishery health.

TOURNAMENT FISH CARE: Early on, B.A.S.S. recognized that bass are a renewable resource and concurrently, developed the catch-and-release ethic that is standard with tournaments. B.A.S.S. Conservation continues raising the bar on the practice by supporting scientific research studies focusing on care of tournament-caught bass. The latest practices and improvements are rolled out through the B.A.S.S. Nation while educating anglers about how to better handle fish they intend to release. B.A.S.S. Conservation extends its outreach to the general angling public to ensure a positive perception of bass fishing and tournament angling.

B.A.S.S. IS MORE: When you join B.A.S.S., you get more than just a magazine and a membership card. You are supporting over thirty years of natural resource conservation. Devoted to the challenges that lie ahead, B.A.S.S. continues to work on behalf of our members and the aquatic resources we all value.

1.4 A PARTNER IN YOUTH PROGRAMS

B.A.S.S. was formed in 1968 to promote and encourage fishing. Recognizing that youngsters are the future of this great sport, B.A.S.S. took the lead of introducing and educating youth about conservation and the sport of fishing. Your membership in the B.A.S.S. Nation helps support the next generation of responsible sportsmen and women through mentoring, volunteerism, and education.

Additionally, the national B.A.S.S. office works to provide youth programs that collaborate with partners and agencies on the local, state and national level to further enhance or develop new outdoor youth programs nationwide and when/where possible, with the six International B.A.S.S. Nations.

Whether youth are learning conservation or fundamental fishing skills through the Junior Bassmaster Chapters or are enjoying spirited competition from club, state, divisional (High School) or Bassmaster Junior World Championship competition — it all leads to a healthier B.A.S.S. Nation future for years to come.

2.0 TEXAS B.A.S.S. NATION PURPOSE

The Texas B.A.S.S. Nation is operated in a continuing evaluation environment by the State Board of Directors and the President. Operating under the guidance of the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Bylaws, the challenge of the State Board of Directors is to evolve the Bylaws and the Operating Policies and Procedures to further enhance the future of our organization. The Operating Policies and Procedures manual serves as guiding principles—in complement to the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Bylaws – for its Members to review and understand the vision and procedures for the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation.

3.0 MEMBERSHIP

3.1 Membership Fees

Annual membership fees are subject to change by notification from B.A.S.S., the B.A.S.S. Nation, and/or the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation. Table 1 shows membership fees current as of December 2022.

Annual Membership Fees

Youth Division Membership

B.A.S.S.	$10.00
National B.A.S.S. Nation	$10.00
State (Texas) B.A.S.S. Nation Youth	$10.00
State (Texas) B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Region	$50.00

College Division Membership

B.A.S.S.	$10.00
National B.A.S.S. Nation	$20.00
State (Texas) B.A.S.S. Nation	$10.00

Club Division Membership

B.A.S.S.	$17.00
National B.A.S.S. Nation	$30.00
State (Texas) B.A.S.S. Nation	$30.00
BASS Chapter (Club)	Set by Club

Team Division Membership – Non-Club Member

B.A.S.S.	$17.00
BASSMASTER	$10.00
Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Non-Chapter (At Large) Member	$30.00

Kayak Division Membership

B.A.S.S.	$17.00
National B.A.S.S. Nation	$30.00
State (Texas) B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Member	$30.00

3.2 Membership Procedures

Refer to the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Web site Membership Page for information and instructions on new memberships or existing membership renewals.

Each angler (Adult Club, Youth, College, Team, Kayak) competing for points/standings in any Texas B.A.S.S. Nation (TBN) tournament must meet the following requirements:

Be a member of B.A.S.S. (Parent Organization) in good standing. Join B.A.S.S. or Renew B.A.S.S. Membership
Be a member of B.A.S.S. Nation (National Organization) in good standing.
Be a member of Texas B.A.S.S. Nation (State Organization) in good standing.
Be a member of a B.A.S.S. Nation affiliated bass club or school fishing team in the state of Texas. *

* Exception: Members competing in the Team Division are not required to be members of a B.A.S.S. Nation affiliated club.

(“in good standing” refers to membership dues being current.)

B.A.S.S. Nation (National Organization) club re-affiliation for the following year beings on September 1st and ends on December 31st.
Texas B.A.S.S. Nation (State Organization) club re-affiliation for the following year begins on September 1st and ends on December 31st. State membership dues must be paid before the following year’s competition begins in the event an Adult angler decides to fish in a Region that has tournaments in January.

The following steps outline what each Texas B.A.S.S. Nation (TBN) club / fishing team president or secretary should do to register their club members for the upcoming year. National registration for all adult, college, high school, junior clubs and Kayak runs between September 1st through December 31st. If you have problems or need assistance with registration please contact the appropriate Director for your Division.

Steps to pay BASS Nation National Membership Dues

Notify your members to ensure their B.A.S.S. membership is current and valid through the upcoming tournament season. B.A.S.S. memberships can be renewed online at Renew B.A.S.S. Membership or by phone at (877) 227-7872. New members click here to join.
Collect club, B.A.S.S. Nation (National) and Texas B.A.S.S. Nation (State) dues from each of your club members.
Login to the B.A.S.S. Nation Roster Management system.
BASS Nation Roster Management System
BASS Nation Roster Management System FAQs
Perform general housekeeping for you club’s roster by:
Ensuring the club’s president and secretary information is correct. If this information is not correct you need to contact B.A.S.S. Nation at (205) 313-0900 to update/resolve.
Ensuring the club’s contact email and website are correct.
Ensuring the club’s list of paid members is correct by adding new members or removing inactive members.
Ensuring each club member’s email address is correct.
(It is important that all the above information is accurate, since it will be used by the TBN directors and officers to determine clubs and members in good standing prior to tournament events.)
Using the “Select” action next to each member on your club’s roster, select each member you wish to pay B.A.S.S. Nation (National) dues for.
Once all active members have been “Selected”, click the “Submit Roster” link, which will take you to an invoice payment screen.
Select the desired payment type to make payment for BASS Nation National dues.
After completing National dues payment, make a copy of the invoice for your records.

Steps to pay Texas BASS Nation State Membership Dues

Texas BASS Nation state dues must be paid online so all members will be entered into one database. Click the link below for guidance on paying State Membership dues for all Divisions.

Membership Registration Guidelines

4.0 CODE OF CONDUCT

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, and Members shall observe this code of conduct and the applicable rules outlined in the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Bylaws and Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Operating Policies and Procedures. Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, and Members shall, at all times, conduct themselves in a professional manner that will not reflect unfavorably on B.A.S.S., the B.A.S.S. Nation, the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation, and its tournaments or sponsors.

To this end, Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, and Members shall use their best efforts to demonstrate professionalism and integrity in support of this organization. Any Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Director, Officer, or Member who violates any of the provisions of the Code of Conduct may be subject to reduction of Regional tournament trail points, forfeiture of tournament winnings, suspension from competing in individual Texas B.A.S.S. Nation sanctioned events, permanent ban from competition, suspension or revocation of membership, removal from office, or any combination thereof deemed appropriate by the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation State Board of Directors.

4.1 Social Media

This policy governs the publication of and commentary on social media by Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, and Members. For the purposes of this policy, social media means any facility for online publication and commentary, including without limitation blogs, wiki’s, social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube. This policy is in addition to and complements any existing or future policies regarding the use of technology, computers, e-mail and the internet.

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, and Members are free to publish or comment via social media in accordance with this policy. Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, and Members are subject to this policy to the extent they identify themselves as a Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Director, Officer, or Member (other than as an incidental mention of the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation in a personal blog on topics unrelated to Texas B.A.S.S. Nation).

Notwithstanding the previous section, this policy applies to all uses of social media, including personal, by Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, and Members who are using social media as their position with the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation would be well known within the community.

Publication and commentary on social media carry similar obligations to any other kinds of publication or commentary.

All uses of social media must follow the same ethical standards that Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, and Members must otherwise follow.

Don’t Tell Secrets: It’s perfectly acceptable to talk about your work and have a dialog with the community, but it’s not okay to publish confidential information. Confidential information includes things such as unpublished details of current projects and financial information.

Protect Your Own Privacy: Privacy settings that might allow others to post information or see information that is personal or relates to the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation should be set to limit access. Be mindful of posting information that you would not want the public to see.

Be Honest: Do not blog anonymously, using pseudonyms or false screen names. We believe in transparency and honesty. Use your real name, be clear who you are, and identify that you are a Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Director, Officer, or Member. Nothing gains you notice in social media more than honesty – or dishonesty. Do not say anything that is dishonest, untrue, or misleading. If you have a vested interest in something you are discussing, point it out. But also be smart about protecting yourself and your privacy. What you publish will be around for a long time, so consider the content carefully and also be cautious about disclosing personal details.

Respect Copyright Laws: It is critical that you show proper respect for the laws governing copyright and fair use or fair dealing of copyrighted material owned by others, including the B.A.S.S., the B.A.S.S. Nation, and the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation owned copyrights and brands. You should never quote more than short excerpts of someone else’s work, and always attribute such work to the original author/source. It is good general practice to link to others’ work rather than reproduce it.

Respect Your Audience, The Texas B.A.S.S. Nation, And Your Peers: The public in general, and Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Directors, Officers, or Members, reflect a diverse set of customs, values and points of view. Don’t say anything contradictory or in conflict with the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Bylaws, Operating Policies and Procedures, and Web site. Don’t be afraid to be yourself but do so respectfully. This includes not only the obvious (no ethnic slurs, offensive comments, defamatory comments, personal insults, obscenity, etc.) but also proper consideration of privacy and of topics that may be considered objectionable or inflammatory – such as politics and religion. Use your best judgment and be sure to make it clear that the views and opinions expressed are yours alone and do not represent the official views of the B.A.S.S., the B.A.S.S. Nation, and the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation organizations.

Controversial Issues: If you see misrepresentations made about the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation in the media, you may point that out. Always do so with respect and with the facts. If you speak about others, make sure what you say is factual and that it does not disparage that party. Avoid arguments. Brawls may earn traffic, but nobody wins in the end. Don’t try to settle scores or goad competitors or others into inflammatory debates. Make sure what you are saying is factually correct.

Be The First To Respond To Your Own Mistakes: If you make an error, be up front about your mistake and correct it quickly. If you choose to modify an earlier post, make it clear that you have done so. If someone accuses you of posting something improper (such as their copyrighted material or a defamatory comment about them), deal with it quickly – better to remove it immediately to lessen the possibility of a legal action.

Think About Consequences: Once again, it’s all about judgment: using your blog to trash or embarrass the B.A.S.S., the B.A.S.S. Nation, the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation and its Directors, Officers, and Members is dangerous and ill-advised.

Disclaimers: Many social media users include a prominent disclaimer saying who they work for or represent, etc., but that they’re not speaking officially. This is good practice and is encouraged, but don’t count on it to avoid trouble – it may not have much legal effect. The Communications Director can provide you with applicable disclaimer language and assist with determining where and how to use that.

Social Media Tips: The following tips are not mandatory but will contribute to successful use of social media. The best way to be interesting, stay out of trouble, and have fun is to write about what you know. There is a good chance of being embarrassed by a real expert, or of being boring if you write about topics, you are not knowledgeable about. Quality matters. Use a spell-checker. If you’re not design-oriented, ask someone who is whether your blog looks decent, and take their advice on how to improve it. The speed of being able to publish your thoughts is both a great feature and a great downfall of social media. The time to edit or reflect must be self-imposed. If in doubt over a post, or if something does not feel right, either let it sit and look at it again before publishing it or ask someone else to look at it first.

Enforcement: Policy violations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from office or revocation of membership for cause.

4.2 Conduct of Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Team or “State Team” Members

Good sportsmanship is demanded from all Members at all Tournaments/Events while representing the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation. There is no tolerance for any display of unsportsmanlike conduct. By decision of the President or vote of the State Board of Directors the offending Member will be removed from the “Club State Team”. Removal from the “Club State Team” for unsportsmanlike conduct may exclude a Member from participating in any future Texas B.A.S.S. Nation tournament.

5.0 TEXAS B.A.S.S. NATION REGIONS – All Divisions

5.1 Regular Region Meetings

The Region Director shall coordinate and lead all Region meetings. Every effort should be made to conduct in-person Region meetings. Region meetings may be held in the form of a video/conference call in order to facilitate a meeting where Region Chapter (Club) Representatives would not be able to otherwise attend. The purpose of Region meetings is to inform Regional Chapters of current initiatives or business of the B.A.S.S., the B.A.S.S. Nation, and the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation; plan, organize, and conduct the Regional Qualification tournaments or a Region Championship tournament; facilitate interaction between Region Chapters; and conduct general business of the Region.

5.2 Associate Directors

Associate Directors are elected by the Region Chapter (Club) Representatives and serve a two (2)-year term that coincides with the Region Director’s term. The Associate Directors assist Region Directors in the duties of Region business. The Associate Director will familiarize his or herself with the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Bylaws, Operating Policies and Procedures, and Official Tournament rules and any business conducted in the Region.

5.3 Tournament Trail

The primary goals of the Region Tournament Trails are to:

Generate money to pay any expenses incurred by the Region Director conducting the Region’s business.
Exposure on a region level to promote growth of the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation
Provide Member(s) an opportunity to earn a berth at the next level of competition.
Qualify individual boaters and non-boaters for the next level of competition.
Strive to ensure the future of fishing while protecting our environment through conservation and public awareness and promoting youth activities.

6.0 TEXAS B.A.S.S. NATION CHAPTERS (CLUBS)

6.1 Chapter Representatives

Each Chapter or “Club” shall send at least one individual to represent their Chapter at all Region Meetings. Each Chapter within the Region shall have one (1) vote on behalf of the Chapter they represent for all Region business that requires decision by vote.

6.2 Communication

All correspondence from or issues at the “Club” level must be communicated to the Region Director. The Region Director will respond to the correspondence and address the issues brought before him. The Region Director will then inform/communicate with the appropriate Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Division Director/State Board of Directors.

7.0 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS – ALL DIVISIONS

Each Division Director, with the assistance of the State Board of Directors, will schedule, plan, organize, conduct and oversee the State Championship Tournament for their respective Division. The location of each Division State Championship is determined through a bid process. Each Division Director, or a representative appointed by the State Board of Directors, is challenged to seek bid(s) from area Chamber of Commerce and/or Economic Development Corporations one year in advance, submit those bid(s) to the President and fellow Division Directors for evaluation by a pre-determined date. The bid(s) are reviewed, and a decision is made based on merit by the State Board of Directors. The Division Directors and State Board of Directors will make every effort to take their respective State Championship Tournament to a site that offers the best arrangements and benefits to the Members.

7.1 Division State Championship Eligibility, Qualification and Procedures

Each Division Director and their Region Directors will define eligibility and qualification requirements to participate in their respective State Championship and document the procedures to accomplish those guidelines in an Addendum to this policy as noted below. Because eligibility, qualification and procedures can and do change from year to year, each Division will review their Addendum content every year, vote on changes and update the addendum attached hereto between September 1^st and December 31^st.

Youth Division – Addendum 1

College Division – Addendum 2

Club Division – Addendum 3

Team Division – Addendum 4

Kayak Division – Addendum 5

Addendum 1 – Youth Division Annual State Championship Eligibility, Qualification and Procedures:

2024 State Championship

Each year, the Youth Division Director and All Regional Directors will meet to collaborate on the following for the State Tournament:

Eligibility – Must be a BASS Member, BASS Nation Member, and Texas BASS Nation Member. Must be a member of a TBNY Region and have fished the regional series.
Qualification process – for the 2024 Youth State Championship, entry will be by invitation only. It will no longer be an open format.
Location – TBD
Format – Team format, with the Juniors competing only against other Juniors and High School competing only against High School.
Payouts – Payouts will be 1 for every 8 teams entered.

This is subject to change each year as the Youth Division grows. The group will submit an addendum each year outlining all the above. The TBN State BOD will approve and assist in running the tournament.

Addendum 2 – College Division Annual State Championship Eligibility, Qualification and Procedures:

Each year, the College Division Director and All Regional Directors will meet to collaborate on the following for the State Tournament:

Eligibility – Must be a BASS Member, BASS Nation Member, and Texas BASS Nation Member
Qualification process – Currently we are using the College Bass Trail of Texas (CBTT) to qualify our members to the Bassmaster College National Championship.
Only those teams who completely meet the eligibility stated above can qualify.
Anglers can qualify by being in the top spots for AOY or Winning the Championship
The number of berths will be determined by the number of teams fully registered each year.
Where – Lake Palestine
Format – Team
Payouts – Determined by CBTT

This is subject to change each year as the College Division grows. The group will submit an addendum each year outlining all of the above. The TBN State BOD will approve and assist in running the tournament.

Addendum 3 – Club Division Annual State Championship Eligibility, Qualification and Procedures:

Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Clubs will send an even number of anglers (even number of boaters and non-boaters) to the Club Division State Championship. These anglers will be broken down into Teams (Team definition: six (6) anglers comprised of three (3) boaters and three (3) non-boaters). Clubs may send as many Teams as their membership will allow. The term Team is further broken down into Pairs that consist of one (1) boater and one (1) non-boater. During the Club Division State Championship Tournament, Pairs will fish together on all competition days. There will be no switching of boaters or non-boaters within the Pairs during the Tournament, except in cases of verifiable emergencies. For Clubs that are unable to send full 6-man Teams, Pairs may be sent by the Club which will be matched with Pairs from other Clubs by State officials to form full 6-man teams. These Teams will be designated by name based on the Club providing the majority of the Pairs (example: two (2) Pairs from the Lucky Bass Club and one (1) Pair from the Unlucky Bass Club would be designated as the Lucky Bass Club Team) and would compete against all other Teams at the state tournament.

Determination of the competitor’s Region will be based upon the Region in which the competing club’s team is located. There will be no limit on the number of members selected at the Club Division State Championship that can come from a single Region or Club. Two (2) alternates will be selected from the State Championship competitor list. Alternate positions will be offered to the boater and non-boater that are next in line after the last boater and non-boater that accept positions. Should a Club Division member not be able to compete in the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship, and neither of the previously selected alternates are available or have been used to fill vacant positions, alternates will be selected as follows:

a) If the competitor who is unable to fish (boater or non-boater) was selected to advance from the Club Division State Championship, then the next person in the Club Division State Championship standings will be offered the position with the offer continuing until the position is filled.

b) If a competitor drops out after the B.A.S.S. Nation deadline for change(s) to the roster of qualified anglers that will advance to the BASS Nation National Championship, the alternate selected will be selected by the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation State Board of Directors from within the Board of Directors.

At the conclusion of the Club Division State Championship Tournament, prize money will be awarded to the Teams with the highest accumulated weight during the tournament. For every five (5) Teams entered, one (1) Team will receive prize money (example: if there are thirty (30) Teams entered, six (6) will receive prizes.) Prize money will also be awarded to individuals (boaters and non-boaters) based on their highest accumulated individual weight during the tournament. The number of individuals (boaters and non-boaters) specified by B.A.S.S. Nation to advance directly to the B.A.S.S Nation National Championship will also receive prize money.

Addendum 3 (a) – Additional Qualifications & Procedures

1) All clubs and individual members must be in good standing with B.A.S.S., the B.A.S.S. Nation, and the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation. Note: The B.A.S.S. Nation roster is reset on September 1^st of each year, but B.A.S.S. Nation memberships are valid through December 31^st.

2) The number of boaters and non-boaters participating at the Club Division State Championship must remain equal. If a club angler drops out of contention, then the club must substitute another angler to fill the vacancy or drop an angler to ensure the number of boaters and non-boaters remains equal.

3) The club president is responsible for assembling the required forms and entry fees and forwarding them to the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation State President, or his designee. If the club president so chooses, he may register the club’s Teams, or Pairs, and pay entry fees online at www.texasbassonline.com .

Addendum 3 (b) – Texas National Championship Team – Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for the members advancing to the BASS Nation National Championship is provided through 33% of the entry fees at the Club Division State Championship Tournament. In addition, 100% of the proceeds from the raffle held at the Club Division State Championship Tournament will also go toward providing financial assistance to the advancing members. If assistance is provided directly to an advancing member, it is provided only after the member arrives at the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship. If an advancing member’s family chooses to accompany them to the tournament, they do so at their own expense.

Addendum 3 (c) – Texas National Championship Team Captain

The Texas B.A.S.S. Nation State President, or his designee, will serve as the Texas National Championship Team Captain. The Texas National Championship Team Captain is responsible for coordinating all activities of the Texas National Championship Team including, but not limited to reserving lodging and conducting team meetings. The Texas National Championship Team Captain will distribute all Team uniforms and sponsor products.

Addendum 3 (d) – Club Division State Championship Sponsorship Agreements

Due to the nature of Texas B.A.S.S. Nation sponsorship agreements, each Member of the Texas National Championship Team is required to wear specified apparel once they advance to the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship Tournament. This is not negotiable, and each Member of the Club Division State Team must determine if there is a conflict at the time they qualify for the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship Tournament. If a qualified Member of the Texas National Championship Team is unable to wear the apparel specified by the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation, then the next highest finisher at the Club Division State Championship Tournament will be offered the position until a full team is fielded.

B.A.S.S. Nation Central Super Regional Tournament

1) Texas will be given twenty (20) early entry codes (10 boaters and 10 non-boaters) to the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Super Regional Tournament. If these codes are not used by the deadline set by BASS Nation those positions will be open to BASS Nation members throughout the Central Region (8 states).

2) Each Club Division Region will be given four (4) entries (2 boaters and 2 non-boaters) to advance to the Central Super Regional Tournament. It is recommended the top boater and non-boater from each regions Region Championship Tournament and each Regions Anglers of the Year (boater and non-boater) make up the four (4) entries. The final decision for the selection process of the four (4) entries will be up to each regions membership and/or Region Director.

3) Each Club Division Region will provide entry fees to their four (4) representatives advancing to the Central Super Regional Tournament. The Texas B.A.S.S. Nation will provide lodging costs and meals, as much as possible, to the anglers advancing to the Central Super Regional Tournament.

B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship Tournament

1) Texas will be given a specified number of berths (entries) of boaters and non-boaters that will advance from the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Club Division State Championship Tournament directly to the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship Tournament. B.A.S.S. Nation will establish the number of berths (entries) available annually, based on overall state membership numbers.

2) The Club Division State Championship Tournament must be a boater/non-boater style tournament to qualify boaters and non-boaters advance to the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship.

3) The Texas B.A.S.S. Nation will provide lodging costs and meals, as much as possible, to the anglers advancing to the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship

Addendum 4 – Team Division Annual State Championship Eligibility, Qualification and Procedures:

The Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail (TBOTT) is governed by Bassmaster Team Trail contract requirements. The Texas Bassmaster Open Team State Championship is a qualification only tournament where Teams qualify to compete for prize money and an opportunity to participate in the Bassmaster Team National Championship.

Individual members of a Team must be in good standing with B.A.S.S.,
Teams must participate in a minimum of three (3) qualifying tournaments to participate in the Team State Championship. Those three qualifying tournaments may be in one or more Regions across the state.
Team of the Year points will be awarded to Teams as they participate in Qualifying tournaments. Points cannot be transferred between Regions. The Team with the highest number of points at the end of the season will be the Team of the Year in that Region.
Team of The Year from each Region will receive free entry to the Team State Championship.
Each Team Region Director is responsible for determining Team of The Year in their respective Regions.
Points Qualification Entry to Team State Championship – All Team contestants who enter and participate in a qualifying Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail tournament shall receive points. At the conclusion of each Region qualifying tournament trail, FIVE (5) additional teams from each Region that have the highest point totals will also be invited to the Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail State Championship Tournament. If one of these teams has already qualified for the Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail Championship, we will move down the list to the next team with the highest point’s total. The Team Division Director will make the final determination on inviting the additional teams.

Each Team Region Director is responsible for compiling a list of Teams that have qualified for the Team State Championship by winning a qualifying tournament or by participating in three or more qualifying tournaments and forwarding that list to the Team Division Director.

Bassmaster Team National Championship Qualification

Teams that finish highest at the Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail State Championship will qualify to participate in the Bassmaster Team National Championship. Per Bassmaster Team requirements, one (1) Team per 25 participating Teams across the state in a calendar year will qualify to move on to the next level of competition.

If 25 Teams pay entry fees and participate in qualifying tournaments across Texas, one Team will move on to the Bassmaster Team National Championship.
If 26 Team participate, one team moves on to the next level.
If 49 Teams participate, one team moves on to the next level.
If 50 Teams participate, two teams move on to the next level.

Should a qualifying Team not be able to compete in the Bassmaster Team National Championship tournament, alternates will be selected as follows:

The next Team in the Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail State Championship standings will be offered the position with the offer continuing down the standings list until the position is filled.

Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail State Championship Sponsor Agreements

Due to the nature of Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail sponsor agreements Team members may be required to wear specified apparel during the Bassmaster National Team Championship Tournament. This is not negotiable, and each qualifying Team member must determine if there is a conflict at the time they qualify for the Bassmaster National Team Tournament. If a qualifying member of a Team is unable to wear the apparel specified by the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation, then the next highest finishing Team in the Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail State Championship Tournament will be selected to represent the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation at the Bassmaster Team National Championship Tournament.

Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for qualifying Teams is provided through entry fees from the Texas Bassmaster Open Team Trail State Championship Tournament and the proceeds from the raffle held at the Team State Championship Tournament. Assistance is provided to a qualifying Team only after the Team arrives at the Bassmaster Team National Championship Tournament. If a Team Member’s family chooses to accompany them to the Bassmaster Team National Championship Tournament, they do so at their own expense.

Addendum 5 – Kayak Division Annual State Championship Eligibility, Qualification and Procedures:

OVERVIEW

2024 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Division is created to quench the thirst for the competitive anglers in Texas and it’s bordering states.

The 2024 season will consist of 7 trail stops and a Championship. Angler’s that are interested in making it to the Championship and the race for Angler of the Year, will have to fish a minimum of 4 out of the 7 trail events. We will tally up the best scores from your 4 best events and place you in line behind the angler’s that get an automatic invite.
Angler’s placing 1-3 will get an automatic invite to the 2024 Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak State Championship and be placed at the front of the 50-angler lineup. *If an angler getting an automatic invite can’t make it, their spot will be rolled down to the nearest qualified angler in points.
Angler’s making it to the Championship will also get a chance to qualify for the 2025 Bassmasters Classic. Texas B.A.S.S. Nation has set up to send the top 10% of the anglers to the 2025 Bassmaster Classic, and also pay for their entry fees and hotel accommodations.

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY

• The Texas B.A.S.S. Nation is open to ALL anglers provided they meet the Requirements and honor all Rules and Regulations listed below.

•Anglers must be a member of Bassmaster, national B.A.S.S. Nation and Texas B.A.S.S. Nation to compete.

• Disabled or Special Medical Needs: Competitors will be allowed to use kayaks or canoes with trolling motors, or Kayak Manufacturer Motors just like everyone else.

• Tournament Director reserves right to seek verification such as a doctor’s note (or a negative covid test result). Please contact the Tournament Director with ample time to make these arrangements. (SEE ADDENDUM ABOVE)

• Special Rules and amendments may be announced, added, or omitted for special circumstances or

clarification at the judgement of Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Officials

• Participants MUST view the Captain’s Meeting. There is a live video at the announced time. You must verify that you are registered on TourneyX, identifiers will be issued after the captain’s meeting.

• A violation of tournament rules may result in penalties, disqualification, or banishment at the

discretion Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Officials.

LIABILITY RELEASE/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• ALL competitors must agree to a liability release prior to start of the event, this will be completed during your online registration.

• ALL competitors UNDER the age of 18 must notify the TD and provide a liability release signed by a parent or guardian before the start of the event. Parent or guardian must be present.

• ALL competitors MUST have a valid Texas Freshwater Fishing License or be exempt under TPWD regulations.

• For current regulations and information on fishing licenses visit:

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/licenses/index.phtml

APPROVED WATERCRAFT

• Competitors will be allowed to use kayaks or canoes with trolling motors.

• Kayaks, canoes, inflatable kayaks and paddleboards, stand up paddleboards are acceptable. Bluesky 360’s are also allowed.

• NO gasoline powered boats, sail boats, airboats, float tubes, or poled boats maybe used.

• Only ONE paid entrant per vessel.

• NO pier/shoreline/wade/jug/trot line/hand line/cast or drag net/bow fishing allowed.

LAUNCH POINT & PERMITTED FISHING LOCATIONS

• This tournament is designated as “Roadrunner” event:

• Boats may be launched at any legal and public launch site on the Main body of the designated lake.

•Unless posted otherwise, as it pertains to tributaries of the main body of water, competitors must be able to float in and out or through an area during tournament days for it to be considered legal waters to navigate. Anglers can use pedal/ paddle/ push-pole to navigate. If an anglers’ kayak bottoms out and becomes completely or partially immobilized from the bottom while navigating, they are no longer considered floating.

• You must view the virtual Captains Meeting, and you must adhere to normal Scoring and Weigh-in times.

• Transporting vessels/competitors via power driven boats (including towing) is strictly prohibited except in the case of an emergency as determined by the tournament director.

• During practice and competition, anglers are not allowed to make changes to the waterway, and it must be utilized how it’s naturally presented.

• Boats may never be tethered to on-water markers like buoys or safety signs.

• The use of cables, ropes, chains or any type of block and tackle system to maneuver a kayak into or out of fishing waters is strictly prohibited.

• Portaging is prohibited unless posted otherwise.

PERMITTED FISHING METHODS/BAIT/LURES

• ONLY artificial baits/lures/flies and hand-tied flies will be permitted.

• NO live or dead bait may be used.

• Rod and Reel and Fly Rods are the only devices acceptable.

• NO downriggers allowed, trolling under human power is acceptable.

• 1 rod/line in the water at any time.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

• PFD (lifejacket) MUST be worn at ALL times while on the water. NO exceptions. Violators will be immediately disqualified if spotted not wearing a PFD.

• Competitors must meet all TPWD regulations.

• http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/laws/

• Competitors must meet all US Coast Guard Regulations.

• http://www.uscgboating.org

• Official spotters may be present during competitions.

GENERAL RULES

• NO competitors are to be within 10 yards of each other during fish-time (unless both parties are agreed upon sharing space); except in the case of emergency when assistance is required.

• NO fish are to be kept on stringers.

• Any ONE fish can only be submitted ONCE per event. If fishing in 2 separate events the fish can be submitted once each per event.

• Fishing in OFF-LIMITS areas will result in disqualification.

• Captain’s Meeting attendance is not MANDATORY. But must be viewed online.

COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION GATHERING

• The purchasing of or bartering for information about locating or catching fish on tournament waters (other than through commercially available sources) is not permitted for 2 weeks up to the tournament day.

• ANY use of or communication with a guide or guide services, directly or indirectly, pertaining to tournament waters within 14 days of the event is prohibited, other than through publicly available sources.

• Anglers may not solicit fishing or waterway information from anyone in attempt to gain a

competitive advantage within 14 days of the event to the conclusion of the event.

• During the tournament hours of each day (First Launch- Fishing Concludes) an electronic device may not be used to speak to anyone about tournament waters, fishing strategies, techniques, etc. The device can still be used as a means of communication to Texas B.A.S.S. Nation Staff, social media updates, safety checks, ride coordination, and/or work and family emergencies/ urgent matters.

• Any collaboration on or off the water with other competitors or non- competitors for the purpose of sharing or pooling winnings is strictly prohibited and will result in a disqualification of all involved.

• These rules are in place to cancel out any “unfair advantages” and the sharing of information that may create an unfair competitive advantage during the competition.

QUALIFYING FISH

• ALL fish must be caught within boundary waters during the tournament time.

• ONLY the following species will count towards your total.

• Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Guadalupe Bass shall all be counted for BASS.

• http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/bkbass_diagrams.phtml

• CPR: Catch, Photo, and Release alive only.

MEASURING DEVICE

• Texas B.A.S.S. Nation is only allowing Ketch boards and measuring devices. You can use the Ketch Karbonate or metal Ketch boards.

• Competitors must use their own measuring device. If you lose yours, you will need to notify the td your situation before you use a borrowed board.

• Your device may be checked by staff at any time.

• If the judge cannot clearly see the markings, that fish will not be scored. At a minimum ¼ inch increments need to be visible.

• Texas B.A.S.S. Nation is a mouth closed tournament. All pictures with open mouths will be deducted 1/4″. If all 5 of your submissions are open mouth, you will be dq’d.

PRACTICE PERIOD/OFF LIMITS

• There will not be an “Off Limits” time.

RESCHEDULING/CANCELLATION/NON-ATTENDANCE

• INCLEMENT WEATHER: The Tournament Director may delay, reschedule, or cancel the event.

• The first option will be a delay to be determined by the tournament director.

• The rescheduled date for any event is the following day (same time/place/launch).

• If both days are rescheduled, the following weekend will serve as make-up event.

• If canceled or rescheduled, entrants can be refunded or have a fee applied to the next event.

• Refunds will be given with advance notice.

PHOTO RELEASE

• Contestants grant Texas B.A.S.S. Nation and the sponsors the unconditional right to use their name, voice, photographic likeness and biographical information in connection with Mariner Sails tournaments, production, promotion, and/or articles and press releases, and shall not be entitled to receive any royalties or other compensation in connection with such use.

IMPAIRMENT

• DRUG and or ALCOHOL use during the tournament is strictly PROHIBITED.

• ANY competitor found to be under the influence will be disqualified and will receive a score of ZERO.

RULES INTERPRETATION and PROTESTS

• All rules are decided and interpreted by the Tournament Director.

• Any protests should be registered with the tournament director immediately after the results being posted.

• The Tournament Director retains the right to make any changes at ANY time, and the FINAL decision.

• Not having read the rules is NOT an exception.

SPORTSMANSHIP

• This competition is intended and will be a competitive and professional event. It is also designed to be lots of fun. That being said, ALL anglers are encouraged to be good sportsmen throughout the series. Any disorderly conduct, violation of rules, or illegal activity may result in your disqualification.

•During practice and competition, anglers are not allowed to make changes to the waterway, and it must be utilized how it’s naturally presented. This includes but is not limited to adding, cutting, or removing trees/ brush, digging/ filling ditches, adding or removing rocks and purposely adding or removing vegetation.

• Any report of cheating will be investigated. Any cheating reported with proof will result in immediate disqualification. KNOW THE RULES!

ENTRY FEES

• ALL participants MUST have paid an entry fee and registered on TourneyX prior to fishing.

• Entry Fee for each Texas B.A.S.S. Nation trail event is as follows:

• Online Registration will end on Friday night at 6pm before the captain’s meeting.

• $85.00 entry paid through Cognito Forms. $65 entry fee, $10 Big Bass, and 10.00 for Tourneyx and fees.

PAYOUT

• This tournament is a 90% payback, and 10% is used to pay for the TourenyX and fees.

• Competitor with biggest bass wins entire prize. Ties are determined by standard tie criteria.

• There will be various other prizes accordingly.

PHOTO CRITERIA/SUBMISSION/JUDGING

APPROVED CAMERAS

• We will be using TourneyX to judge all submissions for this tournament.

• All contestants are to submit their catch through TourneyX App on their smart phone.

• If you do not have cell service or are using a digital camera, you will need to plan accordingly and come find the Tournament Director before the deadline to submit your catch.

• While we have a universal card reader, it is highly recommended that you bring a USB cord that is compatible with your camera. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure we can download your pictures.

PHOTO CRITERIA

• See the info graphic on proper CPR process:

• Each fish photo MUST include ALL of the following criteria:

• The whole fish, tip to tail.

• Laying with the tip of the lip at beginning of measuring device.

• Mouth Open or Closed to Furthest Tip of Tail

• Fish MUST be left side UP.

• Measurement markings must be clearly visible

• Assigned unique identifier must be visible

• Nothing other than your hand can be used to hold the fish down to the measuring device.

• Angler cannot use any object to hold fish’s mouth to the measuring device.

• ONE OVERHEAD PHOTO SHOT FRAME (not at an angle)

• Fish must be clear of any devices. Fins/tail/head/eyes cannot be obstructed in photo.

• ALL criteria must be met, or photo will not be scored.

• If you do not have cell service at the time, you can take the pics and submit it later when you are in an area that has cell service. (it is the angler’s responsibility to make sure you have your fish submitted!)

WEIGH IN

• ONLY the Tournament Director and designated staff will be involved in the judging process.

• Since this will mostly be an online submitted tournament, there will be no late submittals. If you know you do not have cell service out on the lake or are using a digital camera, it is YOUR responsibility to get back early so you can submit it in person.

JUDGING

• Competitor photos will be reviewed and scored by Tournament Director and designated staff.

• Photos that do not meet the requirements as provided will be rejected and you will have the option to resubmit a better picture if you have it.

• The Tournament Director and designated staff will be solely responsible and retain the right to declare any photo as “unacceptable”.

• Winners will be declared, and prizes/awards will be announced by the Tournament Director.

• The Tournament will then be declared complete.

• Tournament Director will make final decision on whether adjustment will be made and which effect that will have on any prizes given out in the event of an error.

SCORING/POINTS/TIES/AWARDS

• EACH competitor will be provided with an identifier and an Inspection Tag for the event.

• Your 5 (five) LONGEST verified lengths will be totaled for your score.

• Fish UNDER 12” will not be scored and should not be photographed or recorded.

• A 12” bass is legal; a 11.75 in bass is not legal, no rounding will apply.

• Rounding will be DOWN and to the nearest ¼ (quarter) inch.

TIES

• In the event of a TIE, the following criteria will decide the winner:

• Biggest Fish

• 2nd Biggest Fish

• 3rd Biggest Fish

• And so on until there are no more fish to compare, then a coin toss.

• Ties will be decided by a 4-hour FISH-OFF

• Total length, no limit, 12” minimum

• Time and place to be decided between involved competitors and Tournament Director.

• The winner takes 1st place, and the runner up will move to 2nd, pushing 2nd to 3rd and so on.

CONTACT

You may contact Duc Tran for questions or concerns.

Duc Tran
Kayak Division Director
817-966-5711
dtran@texasbass.org

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