CPR for the IRL
CPR for the IRL
Event Coordinators: Heidi Leone Royals and Kyle Lacey
772-589-5050
Email:
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The "CPR for the IRL" tournament aims to raise awareness and support for the conservation of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), a vital ecosystem teeming with diverse marine life. By promoting the catch, photo, and release (CPR) method of fishing, we emphasize responsible angling practices that ensure the sustainability of our aquatic resources. This event will also directly support the Environmental Learning Center's educational programs and conservation efforts, ensuring that future generations have the knowledge and resources needed to protect and preserve our natural environment.
Anglers should use the following link to register for the tournament.
After payment, your registration will be uploaded on this site. You will receive an email confirmation containing your login credentials.
Target Species:
- Tarpon
- Snook
- Redfish
- Spotted Seatrout
Scoring:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prizes will be awarded based on total points accumulated through eligible fish caught for the tournament, across all target species.
- Tarpon will be awarded 75 points per fish, regardless of size. Tarpon must remain in the water with the identifier visible in the photo.
- Snook, Trout, and Redfish will be scored on inches per fish, rounded down in 1⁄4” increments, weighted by species, as follows:
- Species - Points/Inch
- Snook / 1.75
- Redfish / 1.5
- Trout / 1.25
- Cash prizes will also be given for the biggest catch of each species in each division
- Heartbeat Celebration attendees will be eligible to enter raffles and silent auctions
Tournament Boundaries:
- Fishing will take place along the 156 miles of the Indian River Lagoon (from the Jupiter to the Ponce Inlets).
Schedule:
- September 14, 12:00 am - Fishing Starts
- October 12, 11:59 am - Fishing Ends
- October 13, 6:00 pm - Heartbeat Celebration Party (Food & Drink, Awards, Live Music, Raffle, Auctions)
$100 USD
Individual AnglerRegister as Individual
Website: www.discoverelc.org/catch-photo-release/
Announcements
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Post All Catches to the Conventional Division
3 weeks 5 days ago
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"Logging Your Catch" Instructional Video
2 months 3 weeks ago
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Welcome to iAngler Tournament - Adding Your Photo to the Leaderboard
2 months 3 weeks ago
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Events & Schedule
Fishing Starts
09/15/2024 12:00 AM
Fishing Ends
10/13/2024 12:00 AM
Heartbeat Celebration Party (Food & Drink, Awards, Live Music, Raffle, Auctions)
10/13/2024 06:00 PM
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Rules and RegulationsClick to Read
Rules and Regulations
- The Tournament rules may be changed at any time until the start of the tournament.
- CPR for the IRL is a catch-photo-release tournament presented by the Environmental Learning Center. Each fish will be scored on points (see attached). In this tournament, photos—not fish—are submitted for scoring through the iAngler app. Combined length, not weight, determines the winners. Our goal is to preserve gamefish populations and minimize adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
- Targeted Species: Tarpon, Snook, Trout, Redfish. Artificial lures only; no treble hooks. Photos submitted for ineligible fish will be rejected.
- No refund of entry fees unless the tournament committee cancels the tournament.
- Boundaries & Eligible Waters
- Please see map below for boundaries
- Eligible waters are along the 156 miles of the Indian River Lagoon, from the Jupiter to the Ponce Inlets. Must stay inside jetties of inlets.
- Questions regarding boundaries and waters should be directed to the Tournament Director. Any fish caught outside of eligible waters will be denied
TOURNAMENT RULES ON BOUNDARIES
MUST FISH THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
Must stay inside jetties of inlets- Fishing starts at 12:00 am Saturday, September 14, 2024. No lines in the water prior to this time.
- All fish must be caught with hand held rods and reels.
- Photo Requirements
- Photo must be a first-generation unaltered photo. Do not rotate or crop photos after capturing the image.
- The measuring device cannot be altered, bent, or cut.
- The entire fish must be centered in the photo. If not, the judge may be unable to verify all requirements and the photo could be denied.
- The eyes of the fish must be visible.
- The lure or fly used to catch the fish must be visible in the photo.
- An approved identifier (Word of the Day) must be used for every fish submission per the tournament document. The identifier must be fully visible with all numbers or letters clearly shown. The Word of the Day will be posted on the event Facebook page as well as emailed to all registrants each day. The Word of the Day can be written on your hand, on a piece of paper, or anyway you would like, as long as it is clearly shown.
- All fish must be measured using an approved device in ¼ inch increments.
- Junior Division: To be eligible for the Junior Division Prizes the child must be 12 years of age or younger for the duration of the tournament.
- Competitors in CPR for the IRL tournament are expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety, and conservation. Any infraction of these fundamental sporting principles may be deemed cause for disqualification. Anglers participating in CPR for the IRL shall observe this code of conduct and the applicable rules for the specific event in which they are participating. Anglers and family members of anglers, shall, at all times, conduct themselves in a professional manner that demonstrates integrity, honor, and respect toward fellow competitors, tournament staff, and the general public and does not reflect unfavorably on the Environmental Learning Center, its members, officers or representatives, tournaments, or sponsors.
- Anyone receiving a check or prize from this Tournament must complete a W-9 Form before checks will be written.
- Ties will share prize money. If tied for first place, the first and second prize money will be combined and split. If for second, the second and third prize money will be combined and split. The tournament committee has the right to refuse entry to any applicant. In the event such refusal occurs, 100% of the applicant’s entry fee will be returned.
- All CPR for the IRL Rules must be adhered to.
- The decisions of CPR for the IRL Committee are final.
- Fishing Ends: 10/12/24 at 11:59 AM
- Heartbeat Celebration Party 10/13/24 at 4:00 PM - Food & Drink, Awards, Live Music, Raffle, Auctions, and more!
- As a condition of participation in each tournament, every competitor must sign off that they have read, accepted, and understand all the rules and regulations as well as waive and release liability.
- All entrants agree to allow tournament officials and Environmental Learning Center to use participant’s name, awards, and photos for any media and promotional purposes.
GOOD LUCK! Remember Fishing Etiquette is a MUST. Be nice to your fellow Anglers.
Disclaimer Click to Read
I agree (and on behalf of my child agree), to hold harmless, and forever release and discharge the Environmental Learning Center, Inc. (the "ELC"), and its members, contributors, directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims or liabilities for any injuries or illness whatsoever, including without limitation, injuries to my person and/or property, physical illness, emotional distress, disability, exposure to infectious organisms and disease, and delays in the ability to access emergency medical treatment, arising out of or incident to any participation by me or my child and brought by or on behalf of me, my child, a family member, my estate, another participant or
spectator, or any other person arising from or relating to my (or my child's) participation in any of the ELC activities, including use of the Indian River Lagoon or other body of water, the ELC property, and/or facilities. This release is for any type of claim and includes losses alleged to be caused by the negligence of the ELC to the fullest extent permitted by law. I understand that the activities in which I (or my child) will engage at or near the ELC involve inherent and other risks. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for determining my (or my child's) suitability to participate in the activities. I have (or my child has) the requisite
skills, qualifications, physical and mental ability, and training necessary to properly and safely participate in the activities. I (or my child) share(s) responsibility for my (his/her) safety and will follow instructions, make reasonable decisions, and act responsibly. The ELC cannot eliminate all of the risks of the activities. I choose to voluntarily participate (or allow my child to participate) and observe the activities despite all risks. I assume all inherent and other risks and accept responsibility for any property damage and loss, and for any personal injury, illness, disability, and emotional distress that I (or my child) may suffer. I have read this Agreement, I understand its contents and I sign it voluntarily. I understand that this Agreement has no expiration date and remains in effect at all times that I am (or my child is) observing or participating in the activities and will be binding on me, my family members, my heirs, assigns, executors, representatives, and estate.My signature below certifies that either 1) I (or my child) can swim, or 2) if I (or my child) cannot swim, that I (or my child) agree to ask for and wear a life vest (personal flotation device) that the ELC will provide whenever I am (or my child is) in or on the water.
Any children accompanying me are also bound by this form and their names are listed below. I understand the ELC is not responsible for any of my personal possessions that get wet. ·The ELC may take and use photographs, video, film and other images of me (or my child) participating in or observing the activities. I waive any right of privacy, publicity, compensation, copyright or other rights to those images and I consent to the ELC using those images for any purpose. I agree that the substantive laws of Florida (but not any law that would apply the laws of another state) govern this Agreement and any dispute I have (or my child has) with the ELC and consent to jurisdiction in Indian River County, Florida. Any portion of this Agreement deemed unlawful or unenforceable is severable and shall be stricken without effect on the enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Parent or Legal Guardian (if participant is under 18 years of age): I hereby warrant that I have legal authority to act on my child's behalf. I agree to the above terms and conditions for myself and on behalf of my child. If I am signing for a participant that is not my child, I agree to indemnify the ELC as provided in the indemnity provision above for any and all claims brought by or on behalf of the child for whom I sign or for any claim brought by any other person related to the child's participation in or observation of the activities.