KEYSTONE INVITATIONAL BENEFIT BASS TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2003
SAFE LIGHT TILL 3P.M.
KEYSTONE LAKE
PRAIRIE VIEW RAMP
MANNFORD, OKLAHOMA
 

Proceeds from this tournament go to The Tulsa FireFighter Educational Clowns to fund the various programs they sponsor.

These are off-duty Tulsa Firefighters that have a common goal of teaching Fire and Life Safety to as many children as possible with the resources available to them.

They are a Volunteer, Incorporated, Non-Profit organization funded through donations, private and corporate.

Their organization performs Entertaining and Educational Fire & Safety presentations to more than 50,000 children annually. They have provided assistance to burn victims and their families for the past 15 years.

Their focus is within the school systems, teaching kindergarten through third grade.

One of their main events is the "BURN CAMP" which is held annually. This camp is provided for children & teenagers that have suffered burn injuries anytime in their lives. Camp is provided free of charge to any child from the ages of 5 - 16 that have suffered burns or any disfiguring injuries that require hospitalization. The Tulsa FireFighter Educational Clowns also provide transportation to and from the camp if needed.

ENTRY FEE:
$60 ENTRY PER BOAT
80% PAYBACK ON ENTRY

PAYOUT
(Based on 50 boats)
1st Place $1,000
2nd Place $ 575
3rd Place $ 275
4th Place $ 250
5th Place $ 200
6th Place $ 100

BIG BASS:
There is a non-mandatory Big Bass Fee of $20 per team, which must be paid prior to fishing. Payback of Big Bass is 100%.
Big Bass...........$1,000 (Based on 50 boats)


PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF REFRESHMENTS AT THE TOURNAMENT WILL BENEFIT THE TULSA FIREFIGHTER EDUCATIONAL CLOWNS. DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR CHANCES ON DOORPRIZES.

TOURNAMENT RULES:
1.     VICTOR LEAKE AND THE CIMARRON VALLEY
        BASSMASTERS WILL BE IN CHARGE OF THE WEIGH-IN
2.     ELIGIBILITY: Open to the public with paid entry.
3.     STATE & LOCAL LAWS: All State and local laws enforced.
4.     ENTRY FEES: See entry form on this flyer or pay at ramp.
        Must have signed entry form before start of fishing.
5.     DEPARTURE & RETURN: Number of flights will be determined
        by number of entries. Must leave out of Prairie View Ramp; no
        trailering allowed. Order of takeoff will be determined by the order of
        receipt of entry. If registering at ramp, you will be assigned takeoff
        numbers as you are checked in. All contestants must have their name
        on the board before 3pm.
6.     SCORING: 5 fish limit, 14-inch minimum. Only Large Mouth,
        Spotted, and/or Small Mouth Bass allowed. Dead fish will be weighed
        at weigh master’s discretion. No dead fish can win big bass pot.
        1/2 pound will be deducted from total weight, for each dead fish.
        Short fish will result in loss of largest fish being weighed.
7.     BOATS & MOTORS: Any safe boat over ten feet with working
        livewell and an operable kill stwitch.
8.     TACKLE & EQUIPMENT: Only artificial bait or lures may be
        used. Pork-style baits are allowed. No trolling, must be caught on rod
        & reel.
9.     SAFETY & SPORTSMANSHIP: Safe boating and fishing
        practices must be observed at all times. Life jackets must be worn
        when boat is on plane.
10.    FISHING ALONE: Contestants may elect to fish without a
        partner and pay full entry fee.
11.   MONEY TIES: In case of a tie the winner will be the team
        with largest bass. If still a tie, will add 2 places together and
        divide equally.
12.    THERE IS NO DEAD WATER TIME.
13.    NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE may be in your possession
         during tournament.
14.     WEIGH-IN: No fish will be weighed in unless brought to
          weigh-in in a bag with water.
15.     LATE PENALTY: One pound per minute up to 10 minutes
          will be deducted, then disqualification. No excuses or exceptions.
16.     ENTRY DEADLINE: Contestants may pay at ramp.
         Officials will start taking money at 5 am, morning of event. Or mail
         in entry form.

Click here for an entry form to print.

Contact Information:
For information about Tulsa FireFighter Educational Clowns and their
organization, call Tom "Huffy The Clown" Hufford at 918-610-8122 or
cell # 918-693-3376.

For information about the benefit tournament, contact Vic or Brenda
Leake at 918-865-7286 or cell # 918-855-9762.