Registration: Please follow these steps in order to register your team for the 2012 SWBA 'Race for the Cup' Tournament Series. All tournaments within the series are 'Open Tournaments' that may also be fished individually.

Step 1: Print two copies (one per angler) of the 2012 SWBA waiver/release form from the link below.

Step 2: Each angler must complete and sign a copy.

Step 3: Mail completed forms along with entrance fees in the form of a check or money order in the amount of:
Entrance Fee: $100/Tournament.
Annual Membership Fee: $50/Angler

Make check payable to Salt Water Bass Anglers. Write your team's name on your check/money order and mail to:

Salt Water Bass Anglers (2012 Registration)
10702 Victoria Ave.
Whittier CA. 90604

2012 Rd. 1, 'The Cabin Fever Reliever '
Feb. 11th, 2012

Location: The Dunes Launch Ramp , Newport Beach, CA.

VHF Ch: 65 alpha.

Species: Spotted Bay Bass Only (13" minimum length)

Off limits Period: Off limits time periods in place for all events this year will be in effect from Monday-Saturday prior to the event within the designated boundaries. No team may launch or enter into the boundaried area to transit or fish during this time. Infraction of this rule will be considered grounds for disqualification for that event.

Boundaries: All waters within Newport Harbor deemed legal to fish by USCG and local authorities.
*All Waters behind the PCH bridge are no longer legal to fish due to MLPA closures*

Captains Meeting: Performance Tackle, Wednesday Feb. 8th, 7:00pm.

Tournament Entrance fees: $100/team.
Big Fish Option: $20/Team
Side pots are cash only and will be collected at the Captain's meeting or day of the tournament.

Tournament hours: 6:00-2:00pm
Check-in Deadline: 5:00am
Sign-in booth will be located next to the restrooms in the parking lot.

Staging Area: N/E side of the PCH Bridge.
Please find your place in line according to your boat number/flight designation.

Start: 6am (Numbered start according to flight designation)

Flight/weigh-in deadlines:
Flight 1: TBA (2:00pm)
Flight 2: TBA (2:15pm)
Flight 3: TBA (2:30pm)
Flight designation will be announced the Captains meeting.

Weigh-in/Check-in: The tournament/check-in boat will be located at the N/E side of the PCH Bridge.
All teams must turn in the provided check-in marker to the official tournament boat before their designated weigh-in deadline. There will be a 1lb./min. deduction enforced for all late teams. Teams may not continue fishing after check-in. No Exceptions!

Weigh in: Back Bay Science Center dock.

Awards Ceremony/BBQ: Back Bay Science Center.