GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FOR A COMPLETE SET OF OFFICIAL RULES GOVERNING

YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNAMENT, VISIT
KYKX1057.COM AND THERANCH.FM. BY ENTERING THE
TOURNAMENT, YOU AGREE TO THESE GENERAL TERMS
AND CONDITIONS AND THE OFFICIAL RULES
1. The Big Bass Bonanza 2017 (the Tournament) is sponsored by radio stations KYKX
105.7 and KKUS 104.1 THE RANCH (the Sponsor). Other sponsors providing
promotional consideration are identified herein.
2. Local, State, Federal, Coast Guard and Parks and Wildlife Regulations shall apply at all
times during the Tournament. Contestants must have a valid Texas fishing license and
another form of identification on their person, as required by law.
3. Professional fishing guides and anglers are not eligible to compete in the Tournament.
Employees of Alpha Media LLC, its parent, subsidiary, and affiliated entities (including
but not limited to Sponsor), and members of their immediate families, are not eligible to
compete in the Tournament. Any angler disqualified for any reason from any previous Big
Bass Bonanza is not eligible to compete. Any angler disqualified for any reason from
ANY fishing tournament in the last five (5) years is not eligible to compete. Any person
involved in a legal dispute with any previous Big Bass Bonanza or the Tournament is not
eligible to compete. Use of Lake O The Pines professional guides is prohibited during the
Tournament and for a period of two (2) weeks prior to the start of the Tournament.
4. The fee to compete in one day of the Tournament is one hundred dollars ($100); the
entry free to compete in both days of the Tournament is one hundred seventy-five dollars
($175). Contestants participating in just one day of the Tournament may fish on either
Saturday or Sunday. Entries received on or after April 22, 2017 shall be considered late
entries. The late entry fee is one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per day. No refunds
will be given after 3 p.m. on April 22, 2017; refunds will be issued in the sole discretion of
Sponsor. Entry fees must be paid in full before any contestant may fish in the
Tournament.

OFFICIAL BEER

LEADERBOARD SPONSOR

SCALE SPONSOR

MINUTE 5 TO WIN IT

JUNIOR ANGLER SPONSOR

SENIOR ANGLER SPONSOR

FEMALE ANGLER SPONSOR

BASS TANK SPONSOR

5. Contestants will receive a special Tournament sticker, which must be displayed while
fishing in the Tournament. Contestants who do not receive a sticker at the time of entry
(including those who enter online) must check in with Tournament officials at officially
designated times and places to receive a Tournament sticker.
6. By entering the Tournament, each contestant on his or her own behalf and on behalf of
any non-contestant accompanying him or her (Non-Contestant Companion) grants
permission to the Sponsor or its agents to record, film, or photograph contestant and/or
Non-Contestant Companion and to broadcast, publicize or otherwise use the name, address
(city and state), likeness, photograph, voice, biographical information and/or any
statements made by contestant and/or Non-Contestant Companion regarding the
Tournament or its sponsors for purposes of trade, publicity or promotion without financial
or other compensation. A parent or legal guardians entry of a minor in the Tournament
constitutes permission to record the minor and use his/her name, etc. as described herein.
A parent or legal guardian must grant such permission as a condition of the minors entry.
7. Submission to a polygraph test and/or drug test may be required as a condition to
winning a prize. By entering the Tournament, contestants agree to submit to such tests as
requested by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Use of alcohol or drugs (other than
prescription drugs used by the individual for whom they are prescribed and in the manner
prescribed) is prohibited during the Tournament and shall constitute grounds for
disqualification in Sponsors sole discretion.
8. To the fullest extent permitted by law, by entering the Tournament and/or accepting a
prize, each contestant agrees on his or her own behalf and on behalf of any Non-Contestant
Companion, to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, its promotional partner(s), its
advertising and promotion agencies, any social media platform utilized in the conduct of
the Tournament and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities, and
the officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and
assigns of each of them against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly
from a prize or participation in the Tournament, including but not limited to claims as a
result of personal injuries, property damages, accidents or illness. In addition, by entering
the Tournament each contestant assumes the risk of any personal injuries, property
damages, or any other damages of any nature that he or she or any Non-Contestant
Companion may sustain in connection with the Tournament.
9. All contestants must read and agree to the Release and Waiver form as a condition of
entry. Your signature on the Release and Waiver form constitutes your agreement.

BEVERAGE SPONSON

2017 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS:

INSIGHT EYE CARE ASHLEY MOUNTAIN AUTOMOTIVE
SUPERCENTER DEWEY MOORE FORD ACADEMY SPORTS &
OUTDOOR DOUGS PAINT & BODY - FASTSIGNS OF LONGVIEW
CLASSIC STITCH EMBROIDERY AND SCREEN PRINTING GOODE
BROS HEATING & A/C REPUBLIC SERVICES LONGVIEW NEWSJOURNAL HOMETOWN HARDWARE - CAJUN STEAMER TELCO
PLUS CREDIT UNION - BOOTLEGGER GRILL BRUSHY LANDING
SUBWAY LORIS EATS & SWEETS EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT
PROFESSIONALS NEHLS CHEVROLET

10. Sponsor is not responsible or otherwise liable for boating, water, or other accidents.
Each contestant and any Non-Contestant Companion shall be solely responsible for his/her
own actions (including but not limited to actions with regard to inclement weather) during
the Tournament.

11. The Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 and Sunday, May 7th, 2017.
Tournament fishing hours are from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. local time on both days of
Tournament. Only fish caught between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. will be eligible for any prize.
Lake O The Pines shall be off limits to all contestants and Non-Contestant Companions
for fishing except during Tournament fishing hours; however, contestants may launch their
boats prior to 6 a.m. but may not fish prior to 6 a.m. on either day of the Tournament.
12. Only largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky spotted bass (black bass) will be weighedin. This is a big bass tournament.
13. Contestants may weigh only one (1) fish per hour. It is the responsibility of each
contestant to report on time for weigh-ins. Contestants properly in-line (as determined by
Sponsor in its sole discretion) by the last minute of the hour (e.g., 1:59 p.m.) shall be
considered in-line for that hour even if their fish is not weighed until the beginning of the
next hour (e.g., 2:05 p.m.). All fish that are weighed in must have been caught in Lake O
The Pines by contestant during Tournament dates and fishing hours. Fish must be kept on
a stringer or in a live well, and fish must be alive to be weighed. Do not transport fish to
the weigh-in point on ice or ice water. Fish may be weighed-in beginning at 7 a.m. on
each day of the Tournament and must be weighed-in on the day caught. Fish must be
weighed-in by the contestant who caught the fish. Official weigh-in site is Lakeside Park
on Lake O The Pines. ANYONE CAUGHT CHEATING WILL BE PROSECUTED.
The scale provided by the Tournament Director or his designee shall be used for weigh-in
and shall provide the official weight of the fish for purposes of the Tournament and
determining prize winners.
14. In the case of a tie related to any prize, the fish weighed-in earlier in the day (as
determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) will be deemed the winner. Contestant must
be in the weigh-in line no later than 3 p.m. daily for their fish to be weighed. Trailering a
bass to the weigh-in site during the Tournament hours is permitted. Only the largest fish
weighed-in per contestant during the Tournament will be eligible for one of the top ten
cash prizes.
15. Nothing shall be added to any fish presented for weigh-in that would alter the weight
of the fish in any fashion. Fish may be held for inspection by Sponsor and will not be
returned to contestant. All fish weighed-in become the property of the Sponsors and will
be released back into the lake at the discretion of Sponsor. Any questionable entry will be
subject to inspection by a marine biologist or similarly qualified expert (as determined by
Sponsor in its sole discretion). Any fish that is disfigured or has excessive damage (as
determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) will be disqualified. All protests must be
submitted in writing to the Tournament Director within thirty (30) minutes of weigh-in.
Sponsor reserves the right not to award a prize for any questionable entry (as determined
by Sponsor in its sole discretion).
16. Fishing will be done with a rod and reel and artificial, passive lures only (lures may not
have batteries, lights, vibrating action, etc.). Use of a pork rind is acceptable. No trolling
(big motor) permitted while in the act of fishing. Trolling from place to place is acceptable
when not in the act of fishing. No fishing is permitted with more than one (1) rod at a
time. Non-Contestant Companions may assist contestant only with the landing net.
17. No launching is permitted from the Tournament weigh-in location during the
Tournament. No wake is allowed at that location. All contestants and Non-Contestant
Companions must wear a Coast Guard-approved life vest when the outboard engine is
running. There is no limit on the number of contestants fishing from a single boat
provided all applicable Coast Guard and other regulations are followed. Wading, pirogues
and tube fishing are permitted, but each contestant is responsible for his/her own safety
and Tournament sticker must be displayed.
18. No contestant is permitted to fish within 50 feet of another contestants boat that is
anchored, tied or fishing the shoreline unless permission is granted by the other contestant.
Bank fishing is permissible. No fishing is permitted within 100 yards of the official
launching area. The reporting of concerns to the Tournament Director should include the
boat identification/registration number.

Contestant_______________________________

For Official Use Only

Time
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Circle One Weight

Signature
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Junior Angler (14 and under)

Female Angler

Senior Angler (62 and older)

High School Angler ____________________________________

Name of High School __________________________________

Release and Waiver

As a condition of entry into the Big Bass Bonanza (the Tournament), and to the
fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby agree to release and hold harmless Alpha
Media LLC, Tournament sponsor(s) and promotional partner(s), their advertising
and promotion agencies, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and
affiliated entities (including but not limited to Sponsor), and the officers,
shareholders, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns
of each of them against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly
from a prize or my participation in the Tournament, including but not limited to
claims as a result of personal injuries, property damages, accidents or illness. I
further expressly assume the risk of any personal injuries, property damages, or
any other damages of any nature that I may sustain in connection with my
participation in the Tournament.
I further give the Sponsor or its agents permission to record, film, or photograph
me and to broadcast, publicize or otherwise use my name, address (city and state),
likeness, photograph, voice, biographical information and/or any statements made
by me regarding the Tournament or its sponsors for purposes of trade, publicity or
promotion without financial or other compensation.

__________________________________________________
Contestant (print full name)

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Contestants Signature

Date______________________________

19. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or postpone the Tournament due to inclement
weather or any other condition that Sponsor deems (in its sole discretion) to be potentially
dangerous. Contestants and non-contestants accompanying the contestant assume
responsibility for his/her safety throughout the Tournament. Announcements concerning
the Tournament (including emergencies and hourly results) will be broadcast on KYKX
105.7 FM and KKUS 104.1 FM. Contestants should bring portable radios.

Parents or Legal Guardians consent for minor contestant

I hereby represent that I am the parent and/or legal guardian of the
minor child identified above and that I have read and fully understand
this Release & Waiver prior to signing it and execute this Release &
Waiver on behalf of my minor child.

20. Acceptance or rejection of any entry into the Tournament, determination of winners,
prize awards, and interpretation of these Terms and Conditions and the Official Rules shall
be in the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Decisions by Sponsor are final when made.

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21. KYKX 105.7 FM and KKUS 104.1 FM will broadcast any changes to the weigh-in site
or other Tournament locations necessitated by lake conditions.

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22. Any angler disqualified for any reason from any previous Big Bass Bonanza is not
eligible to compete. Any angler disqualified for any reason from ANY fishing tournament
in the last five (5) years is not eligible to compete.

Date____________________________________

23. Any person that is, or has been, involved in a legal dispute with the Tournament is not
be eligible to participate.

Full name of parent or guardian

Signature of parent or guardian

KYKX/KKUS BIG BASS BONANZA

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
May 6th & May 7th, 2017
LAKE O THE PINES
KYKX 105.7 / The Ranch 104.1
I want to fish:

Both Days Saturday

(circle one)

Sunday

Last Name:______________________________
First Name/M.I.:____________________________
Address:________________________________
City:____________State:_____Zip:___________
SS#:____-____-_____ D.O.B.:______________

Date
Thursday, May 4th
Friday, May 5th
Friday, May 5th
Saturday, May 6th
Sunday, May 7th

Other Entry Locations & Times

Location
KKUS 210 S. Broadway Tyler
KYKX 4408 Hwy. 259 N. Longview
Lakeside Park (Sandy Beach)
Lakeside Park (Sandy Beach)
Lakeside Park (Sandy Beach)

Time
8am-4pm
8am-12noon
9am-8pm
4am-8pm
4am-2:59pm

**Once you have paid your entry fee and have your sticker, no further check-in is required**

Drivers License #:__________State of Issue:_____

Day Time Phone:(

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Do you own a camper or RV? (If yes, please list)

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Do you plan to buy a camper or RV in the next 2 years?

Yes No
Yes, sign me up for the Big Bass Bonanza Text
Club, keeping me up to date on all tournament
news. By checking this box to receive text messages from KYKX
105.7 / KKUS The Ranch 104.1 (the Station), I authorize the Station to
deliver or cause to be delivered, to my wireless number entered below,
telemarketing text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system.
I understand that I am not required to enter into this agreement or agree to
enter into such an agreement as a condition of purchasing any property,
goods, or services.

Cell:(

Top Prize

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I hereby enter the KYKX / KKUS Big Bass Bonanza for the day(s) circled
above. I acknowledge and affirm that I have read and understand the
General Terms and Conditions attached to this entry form and all
tournament rules (including the Official Rules) and agree to abide by them.
I further acknowledge and affirm that I have read and understand the
Release and Waiver, that I have signed it, and that I agree to abide by it.

_____________________
Contestants Signature

________________
Date

Parent, or legal guardian of a minor entering the Big Bass Bonanza must
sign the following: As a parent/legal guardian of the above-named minor
(Minor), I do hereby consent to the Minors participation in the KYKX /
KKUS Big Bass Bonanza on the day(s) circled above. I have read and
understand all rules (including the General Terms and Conditions attached
to this form and the Official Rules), have explained said rules to Minor, and
do hereby affirm on the behalf of Minor that Minors participation in the Big
Bass Bonanza will be subject to the rules and that he or she will be bound
by them.

Signature:________________ _____ Date: __________

Parent/Legal Guardian Name (please
print):________________________________________

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