Rules
- All participants must be registered or considering registration in Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA or a sibling of a Scout.
- All Cub Scouts must have a parent or guardian with them at all times. No exceptions! Scouts in troops, crews, and ships attending individually must have a parent/guardian at all times; if attending with the unit, the unit must provide appropriate leadership.
- All fish must be caught with a rod only. Only one rod or pole per Scout. Scouts must furnish their own rod, pole, tackle, and net, if desired. Hint: use hook #10.
- All fish must be caught during the fishing time (8:30-10:00 am).
- The Scouts must hook, bring in and land the fish. Each fish must be recorded and measured by an authorized judge in order to qualify. Only authorized judges can accept and record fish. On all matters, the decisions of the judges shall be final.
- All fish will qualify. Any fish that is not kept for bait or consumption will be recorded and released. Only legal fish may be saved.
- All fish will be measured according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife measurement tips.
- When a tie exists between qualified potential winners (smallest & longest categories) the one with the most fish caught will be the lead winner. When a tie exists in the Most category, the person with the longest overall inches of fish will be the lead winner.
- At check-in, each Scout will be provided with bait; however, you may bring your own bait (live or artificial).
- Parents/guardians may not touch the rod and reel while it is in the water. Parents/guardians may only help very young Cub Scouts, if absolutely necessary, but the Cub Scouts should do most of the work. This is a youth event.
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Photographs
Notice! Please be advised that promotional videotaping/photography may be in progress at any time at an event. Your entrance constitutes your agreement that the district has the right to reproduce your likeness in videography/photography for promotion (e.g., publications, internet, newspaper).
Scouting Safely
Scouting America's Commitment to Safety is ongoing, and the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. Scouting America puts the utmost importance on safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them.
Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:
- Two-deep leadership on all outings is required.
- One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited.
- The buddy system should be used at all times.
- Discipline must be constructive.
Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activities, the National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the National Council has developed the SAFE Checklist of safety procedures for physical activity. These points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.
*About Medical Record: Scouting America requires all participants to bring an Annual Health and Medical Record to every Scouting event. The Scouting adventures, camping trips, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in ensuring you have a great Scouting experience. Completing a health history promotes health awareness, collects necessary data, and provides medical professionals with critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Please download the form and have it with you at all Scouting events for every member of your family.
^Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended for all Scouting events. Many of our outdoor venues have snakes and sticks that can injure toes. Many of our activities include active games, so shoes that Scouts can run in (e.g., tennis shoes) are recommended.
Youth Protection Guidelines Guide to Safe Scouting SAFE Checklist Enterprise Risk Management
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Contacts
For registration questions, contact the San Jacinto District registrar; for questions about the event, contact the Fishing Tournament chair or district activities chair.