• The entry fee for the 2008 Sudden Impact Tournament Series will be -
$375 per event for 3 angler team. A late fee of $50 will be assessed to any payment received 7 days of the event.

• All anglers are required to follow all applicable federal, state and local rules & regulations (laws). Any violations may result in disqualification for that particular event or expulsion from all future tournaments.

• Wading is permitted. Boat must be in idle speed when waders are out of boat.

• Anglers may fish anywhere on tournament waters accessible by boat - except areas designated as "off-limits" or "no fishing" by local, state or federal officials. Teams may not fish within 50 yards of a competitor's boat.

• Weigh-Ins will be as follows: Snook 28" to 33" with a pinched tail, Redfish 18" to 27" with a pinched tail, Trout a minimum of 15". Released and swim away under own power.

• No angler may hand or force feed any tournament fish. Tournament officials have the right to examine a fish if they feel it has been altered in any way.

• All fish must be caught by rod, reel, hook and line. Line and leader is angler's choice.

• No chumming or holding of holes at anytime for other teams.

• No outside assistance whatsoever during tournament hours. No boat to boat transfers of any kind after start.

• Live or artificial bait may be used at any Sudden Impact Tournament Series event.

• No angler may fish in the confines of any commercial marina. A commercial marina is defined as any marina with one (1) or all of the following: Guide Boats, Boat Ramp, Fuel Dock, Bait Tanks, or a Sign Stating "Marina".

• This is a catch and release tournament. All fish must be released alive after weigh in. Each fish must swim away under its own power. Weighmaster is the final decision maker.

• Weigh In is from 9:00am to 4:00pm. All teams must be checked in or inside Burnt Store Marina by the 4:00pm deadline.

• The tie-breaker (for any place) will be the team that weighs in first.

• Any team which finishes in the top 5 is subject to a Polygraph test. Failure to be available for the test is grounds for disqualification.

• Protests are allowed up to 30 minutes after the last boat weighs in. All protests must be accompanied by $300. If protest is upheld, the fee will be returned.

• Unacceptable Behavior - All Sudden Impact Tournament Series participants will conduct themselves in a sportsman-like manner during all tournament activities. Any misconduct towards staff members, Burnt Store employees, or fellow competition will not be tolerated - period.