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2024 Winter Bash Derby Rules

 

Adult tickets (anyone 18 years of age or older) are $20 and include entry into derby and The Bash 2024 Virtual Rules

Adult tickets (anyone 18 years of age or older) are $20 and include one entry into the derby and one entry into the general raffle.

Youth tickets (anyone 17 years of age or younger) are $10 and include one entry into the derby.

 

​The event will be held on Lake Bemidji’s South end out of the Nymore Access on February 22, 2025

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All anglers must have a valid MN Fishing license and abide by all local, state, or federal regulations.


Gates will open at 9:00 AM, and the Derby will start at 11:00 AM sharp, following the playing of our National Anthem. No lines will be allowed in the water until the horn sounds. The derby will conclude at 2:00 sharp. All anglers with fish MUST be within the marked-out staging line in front of the weigh station or verified caught by 2:00 by a tournament official. Prizes will be awarded in order of total weight of each fish caught 1-35.

 

In the event of a tied weight, the earlier caught fish will trump the second. In the event that there are not 35 fish registered, the remaining prizes will be randomly drawn at the awards ceremony for those participants who attended and fished the event ONLY. The Awards Ceremony will start at 4 PM under the tent!


Anglers may purchase more than 1 entry/raffle ticket, but each angler is only allowed to fish 1 line during the tournament. Participants must enter the contest area through the marked designated inspection point. All bags, buckets, bait, containers, etc. must be inspected prior to entering the contest area. Contest officials can inspect all items brought through the inspection point, including outerwear.


No Shelters allowed, no augers allowed, and all holes will be pre-drilled prior to the tournament. Electronics and Live bait are allowed. Anglers must fish within derby boundaries, which will be marked out. No outside beverages will be allowed to enter. There will be beverages available for purchase at the event. Participants shall be aware all anglers are participating in a physical activity in the sport of fishing on ice, which may be dangerous and can cause injury, especially if the participant is consuming alcoholic beverages. Participants understand and acknowledge that the consumption of alcohol impairs a person’s ability to walk on all surfaces, including those that are especially slippery, like ice.

 

Consuming alcohol and walking on ice, subjects the participant to certain risks including, but not limited to, death, serious neck, and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, and/or serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles and internal organs, and property damage not only to themselves but potentially others. Although rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in the event, the risk of serious injury still exists and cannot be completely eliminated.

 

Anglers can reach the contest area by parking in the Bemidji Sanford Center Parking lot and walking to the Nymore Beach access or the Nymore Boat Ramp access adjacent to the Green Mill. There will be no parking on the lake for entrants to this event except for some limited spots for handicapped parking. Handicap Permits must be visible in these instances. Accommodations will be made for handicapped and disabled anglers who may still need to park in the Sanford Parking lot due to limited space.


Fishing licenses are not sold on the lake. By purchasing a ticket, and participating in the event, all participants acknowledge and agree that they have reviewed, understand, and will abide by the rules. Entrants also acknowledge that by purchasing a ticket and participating in the event, they cannot hold The Bash or any of its affiliates responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property or any injuries or fatalities that could occur during their participation.

 

Participants willingly agree to comply with the rules for participation in the event. A parent or adult with written parental permission must accompany participants less than 18 years of age. (Written parental permission must be provided to event staff before the start of the event) Participants under the age of 18 years may not fish alone in the event.


Any participant attempting to manipulate the event's outcome or defraud the Winter Bash will be disqualified and may be subject to prosecution. Interpretation and enforcement of the rules shall be left to the sole and exclusive discretion of the Event Director and/or his/her designee at the event. In the event a participant violates any rule set forth by the discretion of the Event Director, the Event Director may impose a penalty and/or sanction on the participant (including but not limited to disqualification from the event and future events and/or forfeiture of event winnings and/or prizes). Contestants are always responsible for their own safety, actions, and property.

 

Participants understand and are aware that the weather in Minnesota can be severe. They are aware that participating in the event may subject them to extremely cold conditions, which can be dangerous and cause injury if they are not properly prepared. Similarly, the weather may be warmer and cause extraordinarily slippery conditions on the ice.

 

Although rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in the Event, the risk of serious injury does exist and cannot be eliminated. In the event of significant weather conditions during the competition, the Event Director will advise regarding any change, delay, suspension, and/or cancellation of one or more hours or day(s).

 

Rules are subject to change before the event.
 

If you have any questions, issues, or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact a tournament official.

You can contact Aaron Schmitz @ 218-330-4065 at any time. Thank you, and good luck!

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