SHARKATHON 2009
$10,000 > 10+ Footer Rules
In order to be eligible for a prize, the specified fish must be caught in accordance to all state and federal rules; in the manner prescribed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife All Tackle & 2009 Sharkathon sport fishing rules and regulations; and all other rules contained herein.
Eligible contestants:
Only those participants officially entered in the Shark Division of the SHARKATHON Fishing Tournament who complies with the terms and conditions of this Contract and SHARKATHONS official promotion rules shall be eligible to compete for the $10K for >10’+ prize.
Requisite qualifications for Prize Award:
1). Eligible species of fish exceeding the specified length of 10 feet (120 inches) must be caught by an official entrant (who must be an eligible contestant) in the Fishing Tournament during the Promotion dates and times.
2). Eligible species of fish: Shark (any species). Exceeding a length of: 10 feet (120 inches).
3). Eligible tournament waters: Padre Island National Seashore per tournament rules.
4).The total number of anglers eligible to participate in the tournament shall not exceed: 500, the 500 anglers defined as only those entered into the Shark Division of Sharkathon.
5). Tournament Headquarters: Padre Island National Seashore, TX (check in is located approx 4 miles down the beach @ the 4-wheel drive sign, catch entry and prize ceremony will be on September 27th at the Briscoe Pavilion located in Padre Balli Park center beach parking area.
6). All anglers must fish from surf of Padre Island National Seashore per 2009 Sharkathon rules. Tackle make and size may be the option of the angler.
7). In order to be eligible, the angler (who must be an eligible contestant) along with two (2) adult witnesses must attest that the fish exceeded the length specified of 10 feet (120 inches) and all three must be willing to undergo a polygraph test to qualify said claim.
8). Polygraph examination of any winner is mandatory at sponsor’s expense and is a condition precedent to any claims consideration.
9). If there is a claim, the claim form supplied by Sharkathon to any official entrant must be completed in its entirety and mailed in a timely manner but not to exceed 90 days.
10). This is a one prize promotion for the largest shark caught over 10 feet (120 inches) if more than one shark over 10 feet is caught the prize will be awarded to the largest shark over 10 feet.
11).Those directly affiliated with the conduct or operation of the tournament shall be ineligible to participate in the Promotion and shall be ineligible for any prize covered herein. Those directly affiliated with the conduct or operations of the tournament are already excluded from participating in the Sharkathon tournament per Sharkathon’s policy.
12). Names and likenesses of Promotion winner(s) may be used by Sponsor and Sponsor's designee(s) for promotional purposes without further compensation to Sponsor or the Promotion winner(s).
13). Each winner, if any, is responsible for paying any and all taxes on any prize(s) won and must authorize the deduction of such taxes, if any, from the prize(s) to the extent required by law.