Article VI - Point System
The Teen Sportfishing point system is used for consistency between the schools to determine their top anglers. After the school has determined their top Teen's to move forward into the county championship the point system will no longer be used. The Teen Sportfishing point system is as follows:
Classroom Attendance--------------------- 25 points at sign-in
25 points at sign-out
1 St Place 200 points
2nd Place 195 points
Etc.
If a Teen cannot weigh in fish, then the Teen will receive a minimum of five (5) points below the last place Teen who did weigh-in fish. If a Teen does not participate in a tournament the Teen will receive a zero for the tournament. Fundraisers or special events will also be eligible functions for the Teen's to generate points. This decision will be made by the individual Counties Board of Directors or the Classroom Instructor if a Board is not in place.
Article 7 - Safety
Fishing and boating compared to other high school sports activities is extremely safe. The chances of injury of any type are minimal. Each student is required to pass the Boaters Safety Test where he or she learns about various types of emergency situations and how to handle them. This test and safety course is a requirement each year the student is enrolled in the Teen Sportfishing program. The captains who donate their time and equipment to help with the Teen Sportfishing program normally have years of experience on the water and are capable of handling most emergency situations. Each instructor has the obligation to his participants to inspect as many of the boats as possible for possible safety problem areas and equipment.
Attendance Policy:
If you miss meeting you may make up the points you lost by attending another counties meeting, this must be done within 30 days.
You must provide a note from the instructor whose
meeting you attended to make up your points.
You may not make any bonus points by attending other county meetings.
If you miss three meetings that are unexcused,
you will no longer be eligible to participate in TSA.
Every teen
will have one free meeting pass in which you will still receive points. You may
use this for whatever reason. You should try to save it for an emergency,
illness, vacation, etc.
All Report Cards / Progress Reports are to be e-mailed directly from the
Parent Portal
This needs to be done prior to the meeting
before the next tournament.
On the Parent Portal: Under "File" click on the "Attach to e-mail" then type in the e-mail address for your county, then send.
We will not accept print outs or copies of your grades. Every teen has access to the Parent Portal.
All rules and regulations are subject to change by the Executive Board of Directors without notice.
Revised as of July 20, 2009