SAFETY |
| For safety purposes an exclusion zone will be clearly marked.
A caster may NOT cast if any person, entrant or otherwise is in the
exclusion zone or within crack off range. |
| All entrants share a responsibility for safety. If a potential
danger is seen, report it. |
| Any person who willfully disregards safety rules is a danger to himself
and others. The organizers at their discretion will exclude any entrant
who does not comply with safety requirements. |
| No caster will compete while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.
Alcoholic beverages and narcotics will not be tolerated at any casting event. |
| Any physical or verbal behavior that is of a violent, abusive or
intimidating in nature will not be tolerated and any caster or visitor
exhibiting these will be required to leave the event. |
CASTING PROCEDURES |
| Each caster will be permitted one cast per round.
On completion of a cast, a competitor shall place his equipment on the
appropriate rod racks on the left hand side of the court. Any cast that enters
the power stroke will be counted as a full cast. |
| Casting shall be from directly behind a board set at 90 degrees to the center line
of the court (oche). No competitor may pass this board while in the action of
casting or until his lead has landed. The line must remain unbroken after the
cast has been made and until the weight has come to rest. |
| In making a cast, it shall not be permitted to use a power stroke of more
than 360 degrees or any cast that in the opinion of the tournament director deemed
to be dangerous. |
| Competitors must walk out, while reeling in their own casts. |
| To save time and enable the smooth running of the tournament only measure your
longest cast in each category. Please do not request a measurement for a cast
that is clearly shorter than a previously measured cast for the same weight.
Flags will be provided for tracking and comparing casts. |
| Anyone experiencing a crack-off shall endeavor to retrieve the lead and line
within a reasonable time. Crack offs will be marked down and must then be retrieved
and reported back. At the end of the days casting, if there are any unaccounted
for crack-offs all competitors will line up across the field and walk down to look
for them. |
| The club in charge of the tournament can examine the tackle of any caster, at any
time, for compliance to rules. |
| Casting weights will be fixed to leader via an approved link (metal clip). |
| No polishing of weights will be allowed. |
| A caster must register and pay the casting fee prior to being permitted to cast
on the day. The club reserves the right to refuse entry. |
| All competitors should provide assistance with the setting up and clearing
of the court when required. |