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Official Rules
 

  1. SPORTSMANSHIP:   Any participant who displays poor sportsmanship, violates these rules, or violates any local federal laws is subject to disqualification.
  2. ELIGIBILITY:   Only a person that is directly employed by a drilling, exploration, production or service company and is 21 years of age is eligible to participate in the Houma Oilman's Fishing Invitational.  Spouses, children, or other dependence of participants are not eligible to participate unless thy meet the above criteria.  There will be no exceptions to this rule.  NOTE:  Eligibility of sponsors will be decided by the H.O.F.I Screening Committee.  If you have any questions regarding eligibility of a sponsor or participant, call (985) 223-3849.  All decisions of the screening committee are final.
  3. BOUNDARIES:   Louisiana state waters and offshore waters.
  4. SAFETY:   Safe boating practices must be in effect at all times.  Drunkenness on the part of any contestant will not be tolerated.  Please observe Coast Guard regulations concerning boat capacities.
  5. TACKLE:   Artificial, cut and/or live bait may be used.  Only rod and reel outfits may be used.  Trolling is permitted.
  6. INSHORE FISH CATEGORIES:   Bull Red (10 Places); Rat Red (10 Places); Speckled Trout (10 Places); Drum (5 Places); Flounder (5 Places); Sheepshead (5 Places); Sea Cat (5 Places).
  7. OFFSHORE FISH CATEGORIES:   Red Snapper (3 Places); Cobia (3 Places); Jack Crevalle (3 Places); King Mackerel (3 Places); Blue Fish (3 Places); Amberjack (3 Places); Grouper (3 Places); Mangrove Snapper (3 Places); Spanish Mackerel (3 Places). 
  8. BLUE WATER FISH CATEGORIES:   Blue Marlin (3 Places) - Tag & Release; Tuna of any kind (3 Places); Dolphin-Mahi-Mahi (3 Places); Wahoo (3 Places).
  9. BIGGEST LEGAL FISH OF ANY KIND:  Other than category (1 Place).
  10. EACH PARTICIPANT CAN WIN ONLY ONE (1) PLACE PER CATEGORY.
  11. ENTRIES:   All sponsorships must be paid by January 31, 2010 to be guaranteed participation in 2010.  The number of participants in the tournament will be limited.  Because this is an invitational tournament, it gives the board of directors the right to screen participants for eligibility.
  12. REGISTRATION:   All sponsors need to present names of participants to the screening committee by April 15, 2010.  Mail to H.O.F.I., P.O. Box 4351, Houma, LA  70361-4351.
      1. Participant will be screened for eligibility according to Houma Oilman's Fishing Invitational guidelines.
      2. Upon approval participants name will be forwarded for his or her badge to be printed.
      3. Each badge is non-transferable after registration.  Any participant found transferring his badge to another non-registered party will be prohibited from fishing in future H.O.F.I. events.
      4. Participant shall have name badge and drivers license in hand upon arrival at main entrance of the pavilion.
      5. The badge will be the only way into the tent.  If lost, only extreme cases will come before a selective committee for scrutiny.
      6. Registration times are:  Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,  Friday - 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,  Saturday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  13. SPONSORSHIPS:   Sponsorships for the 2010 Invitational will be $750.00 each.  Each Sponsorship includes six (6) entries.  After purchase of sponsorship, each additional entry will be $125.00 each.  All sponsor company names will be displayed on the sponsorship board on the main stage.
  14. FOOD/DRINK SPONSORSHIPS:   Food/Drink sponsorships are available on a limited basis for $600.00.  Sponsorships must be paid by January 31, 2010 to set up in main pavilion in provided spacer for three (3) nights and will receive ten (10) fishing entries.  Food/Drink sponsors will be required to provide free food or approved products all 3 nights.  Food/Drink sponsors will also be given acknowledgment on the sponsor board.
  15. FRAUDULENT ENTRIES:   Sponsors are responsible for eligibility of participants.  Any sponsor submitting a fraudulent entry will face disciplinary action as determined by the board.  All badges will be sent by registered mail to each sponsor.  The sponsor will be responsible for all entries.
  16. DOOR PRIZES:   Door prizes will be worth approximately $100.00.  Your company will be identified as the sponsor of that prize.  You may donate your own prize or submit a check for $100.00 and Houma Oilman's Fishing committee will purchase a prize in your company's name.  Prizes will be given out on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Winner must be present.  All applicable taxes apply to winner.
  17. FISHING HOURS:   Fishing hours will begin 12:01 a.m. Friday morning, May 28, 2010 and conclude at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010.  It is the responsibility of each participant to understand and abide by the prescribed fishing hours and weigh-in times, as they will be strictly enforced.  Official time will be kept by the weigh-in committee at the weigh-in site.
  18. DAILY SCALE WEIGH-IN HOURS:   Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  19. TIES:   In the event of a tie in any category, the first fish weighed will prevail.  All decisions by the LA. Depth. Of Wildlife & Fisheries agent/weigh master are final.





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