Regina Beach and District Lions
PO Box 613, Regina Beach, Saskatchewan S0G 4C0

 $ 300.00 - 1st fish of each species
 $ 500.00 - Biggest fish of each species
 $ 200.00 - for a hidden weight in each species
               If no species caught, prizes will be drawn.

FAMILY ICE FISHING CONTEST RULES
Regina Beach, Saskatchewan

1. The contest is scheduled for March 13, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Regina Beach, Saskatchewan.
2. Saskatchewan fishing regulations are in effect.
3. Must register before you fish.
4. When registering you must show a valid fishing license.
5. Must wear your participant ticket/ribbon at all times.
6. By entering the derby all participants declare an understanding of all derby rules and agree to abide by them.
7.  All participants must do their utmost to exhibit good sportsmanship and are responsible for their own litter.
8.  NO SAVING HOLES FOR YOUR BUDDIES.
9.  Participants must fish in the area designated for the contest.
10. All ice fishing participants will be approximately 25 feet apart.
11. A horn will be sounded at 11:00 A.M. to indicate the official start time. A horn will be sounded at 2:00 P.M. to indicate the official stop time.
12. No lines to be dropped into the water before 11:00 A.M.
13. No holes to be drilled after 12:00 noon.
14. NO USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT EG. FISH FINDER, UNDERWATER CAMERA, DEPTH FINDER.
15. Participants may fish a maximum of 2 lines.
16. Paid participants who are fishing will be the only ones allowed to enter the fishing area.
17. All fish must be brought to the weigh-in tent immediately and alive. All fish must be weighed prior to 2:00 P.M. No late fish will be accepted or weighed. PLEASE HAVE WATER IN A CONTAINER AS THIS IS A CATCH AND RELEASE CONTEST.
18. Any fish that cannot be released alive will not be weighed.
19. You are not allowed to keep any fish caught in this event. That means not even to eat.
20. All fish brought to the weigh-in tent will be released by the organizing committee.
21.   PORTABLE ICE TENTS, TARPS, AND WOODEN OR LOCKABLE HUTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
22. Sleeping bags, blankets, small coolers, heaters, chairs and 5 gallon pails are permitted in the designated fishing area.
23. No motorized vehicles are allowed in the designated fishing area other than contest officials and police vehicles. Therefore, fish must be brought to the weigh-in tent by foot.
24. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS IN DESIGNATED FISHING AREA.
25. FISHING SPOTS WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. ONCE YOU HAVE DRILLED A HOLE YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PAIL RIBBON VISIBLE ON YOUR PAIL BEFORE PLACING IT ON YOUR HOLE. NO RIBBON ON PAIL, NO SAVED HOLE.
26. Failure to comply with the contest rules subjects participants to disqualification.
27. Prizes will be awarded as soon as possible after the event ends.
28. If no species caught, draw will be held for prizes.
29. Concession stands will be present. PLEASE DO NOT LITTER. GARBAGE BARRELS WILL BE PLACED AT FISHING AREA. PLEASE USE THEM.
30. At all times before, during and after the event, you are responsible for your safety, actions, gear and equipment.
31. The organizer may at any time before, during and after the event change the event format if so required.