Ohana Fishing Tournament Application, Rules & Flyer (August 18-20, 2023)

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RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All entrants shall be confined to fishing from the shoreline of Hawaii Island (must be accessible on foot, no dropping off by boat). 2. Use of drones, kites/trash bags, boats or any type of floatation devices, swimming, surfboarding or kayaking the bait, lure, and lead out is prohibited. 3. Entrants must cast his or her own pole (Men's and Women's division only). 4. There will be a 4-pole limit per person. 5. At the time of the strike, the fish must be hooked, fought, and brought to gaff by the entrant only. The partner may assist only in removing the bell, safety rope and landing the fish (men's and women's division only). 6. Hang -bait method is allowed if the leader line is connected directly to the reel and the bait is hung from the tip of that pole. 7. Fish that appears to have been frozen or spoiled will be disqualified by the head judge. 8. A fish that has been mutilated or bitten by a shark will be disqualified. 9. A fish that has been entangled with another pole's line and brought up on both lines will also be disqualified. 10. This tournament is based upon, but not limited to, the rules and regulations of the "2023 P&R Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament'. Anyone found to have violated these rules and regulations will be disqualified from this tournament, and tournaments thereafter. All merchandise awards will be forfeited. 11. Minors must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a responsible adult during the entire tournament. QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEN'S, WOMEN'S, TEEN, KEIKI, & KUPUNA 1. Open to anyone interested in straight pole or rod and reel fishing and has paid their applicable fee, signed the release and indemnity form, and has submitted their application prior to or postmarked no later than July 21, 2023. 2. Abides by and adheres to the rules and regulations of this fishing tournament. All minors must have a parent or legal guardian sign the release and indemnity form. 3. If we do not have your registered entry at the weigh-in, you will be disqualified. Call Shelton Kalilikane at 808-217-6074 by July 31, 2023, to verify registration. 4. Divisions: Men's (18 years old and older), Women's (18 years old and older), Teen (13-17 years old), Keiki (5-12 years old), Kupuna (55 years old and older). Minors must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a responsible adult during the entire tournament. 5. All entrants in a specified division are eligible to win prizes and awards in that specific division only. 6. All entrants may only win once in each place/award, except for the `Ghana Division. 7. Department of Parks & Recreation employees and their immediate family members are ineligible to enter. 8. At the time of the strike, the fish must be fought and brought to gaff by the entrant only. Partners/parents may assist in casting and landing fish. RULES FOR THE `OHANA DIVISION 1. `Ohana teams will consist of only ONE Adult (18 years old & older) and one or more youth participants (5 - 17 years old). 2. Participants must be immediate family members (mother, father, sister, brother, grandfather, or grandmother.) 3. Participants may enter the `Ghana Division in addition to their individual division, only one adult per `Ghana team. 4. At least two members of the `Ghana team must catch a qualifying fish to be weighed in. 5. Each `Ghana team must determine their heaviest fish in each of the three specific species ahead of time. 6. Prizes will be awarded to the total weight of each one of the three following specific species of fish: Kupipi (Gray damselfish), Po`opa`a (spotted hawkfish), and O`u Menpachi (soldier fish). Only one fish of each species will be weighed.