12-12-2012, 07:10 PM
The 2013 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series will feature 20 divisions with each division offering 4 one-day Saturday tournaments and a two-day Divisional Championship. Anglers will advance from their Divisional Championship to one of 4 Regional Championship offering 170% payback with a total payout of over $150,000 in cash and prizes plus the top anglers will advance to the National Championship where the winner will earn a berth in the world series of bass fishing the "Bassmaster Classic®".
The series is designed for the weekend bass angler, with over 100 qualifying events annually for both boaters and co-anglers which allow anglers with different levels of experience a way to grow their bass fishing skills. Fishing with different anglers dramatically increases the learning opportunities and improve personal skills while at the same time cash in on what they learn.
Each division offers 4 one-day qualifying events with the winning Boater receiving $6,000 cash based on a full field plus, could qualify for another $7,000 in Triton Gold bonus money totaling a whopping $13,000 for one day's fishing! The winning Co-Angler can win up to $3,000 with a full field. 20% of the field earns a check plus there are awards for big bass winners and awards for sponsor supported programs. The event has a total purse of up to $52,000 cash plus bonuses. Entry fees are $200 for Boaters and $100 for Co-anglers.
At the end of each division's season a two-day Divisional Championship will be held for anglers who have fished multiple events within the division. There is both cash and pride on the line as each Division will crown an "Angler of the Year". This event has a total purse of up to $74,500, and the winning boater can take home as much as $16,000 in winnings and a Triton Gold Bonus. Each Angler of the Year along with the top 40 by points will automatically advance to the Regional Championship. Entry fees are $300 for Boaters and $150 for Co-anglers.
At the Regional Championships, the top 40, boaters and co-anglers from 5 different divisions will complete for over $150,000 in cash and prizes. These Championships will payback 100% of entry fees and more than 170% per event overall, based on a full field. First place for the boaters will be $14,000 in cash, a new Triton/Mercury boat package with Carlisle Tires and Wheels and ODYSSEY Batteries, plus qualify for a $7,000 Triton Gold bonus making first place valued at $57,000 in total. First place for the co-anglers will be $7,000 in cash, a new Triton boat with Carlisle Tires and Wheels and ODYSSEY Battery. Entry fees are $300 for Boaters and $150 for Co-anglers. The top 20% of the field will receive a check from the 100 plus % payout and advance to the National Championship.
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship is where all the hard work is on the line. The first place boater of the National Championship wins $100,000 and up to $105,000 in bonuses and a berth into the Bassmaster Classic®. No other organization offers this to the weekend angler from this type of format. The co-angler Champion wins $50,000 and up to $52,250 in bonuses. The National Championship has no entry fee and will be held on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, TN November 6 - 09, 2013.
Divisional Anglers of the Year (AOY) each receive a special sponsor package. Divisional AOYs also automatically advance to the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship regardless of their Regional Championship finish.
To Register call 256-232-0406 or online at www.weekendseries.com
ABA ALLIANCE PROGRAM - Up to $1,100 in entry fees!!!
Anglers can also enjoy having their divisional entry fees paid for under the Triton and Mercury sponsored ABA Alliance Program. This program pays up to $1,100 in entry fees plus membership to any ABA tour for new Triton/Mercury owners. To learn more about the program visit www.tritonboats.com.
Download the full 2013 flier at http://www.americanbassanglers.com/BWS/2013BWSFlier.pdf
View divisional schedules - Click Here
To Register call 256-232-0406 or online at www.weekendseries.com
Season Event Details
*$50,000 One-Day Divisional Qualifiers<br />
"¢ 20 Divisions with 4 open one-day qualifying tournaments<br />
"¢ Entry Fee: $200 Boater / $100 Co-Angler<br />
"¢ *$6,000 first place Boater with full field + **$7,000 in Triton Gold<br />
"¢ *$3,000 first place Co-Angler with full field<br />
"¢ 20% of field receives a check<br />
"¢ First place guaranteed $5,000/$2,500 Boaters/Co-Anglers with 100 boats
*$72,000 Divisional Championships<br />
"¢ Each divisions offers 1 two-day championship tournament<br />
"¢ Entry fee: $300 Boater / $150 Co-Angler<br />
"¢ *$9,000 first place Boater with full field + **$7,000 in Triton Gold<br />
"¢ *$4,500 first place Co-Angler with full field<br />
"¢ First place guaranteed $5,000/$2,500 Boaters/Co-Anglers with 100 boats<br />
"¢ Payout to 20% of the field<br />
"¢ Top 40 Boaters/Co-Anglers by points advance to Regional Qualifier<br />
"¢ Must have competed in at least 2 one-day qualifiers to enter
*$150,000 - 170% Payback Regional Championships<br />
"¢ 4 regionally held two-day Regional Championships<br />
"¢ The top qualifying 40 Boaters/Co-Anglers from each division invited<br />
"¢ Entry Fee: $300 Boater / $150 Co-Angler entry fee<br />
"¢ *170% Payback with up to *$150,000 total purse<br />
"¢ 1st Place Boater *$14,000 + Triton/Mercury boat package<br />
"¢ 1st Place Co-Angler *$7,000 + Triton boat package<br />
"¢ Top 20% receives a check and advance to Series Championship
Regional Championships<br />
- 10/11-12 Lake Hartwell (AL South, FL, GA, SC, East TN)<br />
- 10/4-5 Neely Henry (North AL, KY, MS, LA, Central TN)<br />
- 10/4-5 Ft. Gibson Lake (AK, MO, OK, TX East, and TX Southeast)<br />
- 10/11-12 James River (MD, NC, NY, OH and VA)
*$550,000 Championship 11/06-09 Old Hickory Lake<br />
"¢ No Entry Fee and the top 20% from each Regional Championship invited<br />
"¢ Boater Champion advances to the 2013 Bassmaster Classic®<br />
"¢ $100,000 first place boater plus up to *$105,000 in contingency bonuses<br />
"¢ $50,000 first place co-angler plus up to *$52,500 in contingency bonuses
Contingency Bonus Programs
Triton Gold<br />
"¢ Up to $7,000 for Triton Boats owners who win qualifying tournaments.<br />
Original Owner Payouts<br />
- 2011-2013 w/ 250HP = $7,000 and 60+ Boats<br />
- 2011-2013 w/ 225HP = $5,000 and 60+ Boats<br />
- 2011-2013 w/ 200HP = $3,000 and 60+ Boats<br />
- 2011-2013 w/ 175HP or Smaller = $1,000 and 60+ Boats<br />
- 2009 and Older = $500 and 60+ Boats<br />
Highest Finisher up to $500
* In order to receive the Highest Finisher bonus, you must be the highest placing Triton Owner, a current member in Triton Gold, and finish in the top 10 to be eligible.
Mercury Bonus Bucks*<br />
"¢ $1,000 Winning Boater (2012 - 2013 Mercury 115hp - 250hp<br />
* 60 or more boats required for full bonus
MotorGuide Bonus*<br />
"¢ $500 Winning Boater (2012 - 2013 MotorGuide trolling motor)<br />
* 60 or more boats required for full bonus
Royal Purple - Rewards<br />
Qualifying Event Royal Purple Rewards: Highest finishing program participants at Bassmaster Weekend Series qualifying events can win some or all of the following: Royal Purple Cap, HP 2-C Oil, Gear Lube, Memberships, Freedom Passes and even Entry Fees. Year End Event Royal Purple Rewards: at Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship events can win some or all of the following: Plaque, Case of Royal Purple HP 2-C Oil, Case of Royal Purple Gear Lube, Royal Purple and ABA Boat Wrap, 2013 Season's Entry Fees plus expense money, Royal Purple Product and Clothing and a paid trip to the Bassmaster Classic.
Awards are purchase level based. Anglers must be in the program prior to the start of the event and finish in the top 10. Royal Purple and ABA reserve the right to change this program at any time and to substitute prizes at any time without prior notice. See full program details at www.weekendseries.com
Special Regional and Divisional Awards<br />
"¢ Regional Champions receive package entry for the following season<br />
"¢ Divisional points leaders receive automatic slot into the Championship regardless of Regional Championship place of finish<br />
"¢ Special awards dinner at the 2013 championship<br />
"¢ Divisional points leaders receive ODYSSEY Battery award
These award is for both Boater and Co-Anglers. Anglers must compete in the Regional Qualifier to advance to the Championship. Awards presented at the championship and anglers must be present at the championship in order receive any divisional point leader awards. ABA reserves the right to change or replace any or all of these awards.
*All Triton Gold rules and requirements must be met to qualify for bonus program.<br />
Visit www.tritonboats.com or call 615-895-5190 for rules and to enroll into the Triton Gold program.
*The Weekend Series Bonus represents the total bonus program in affect for the 2013 tournament year and supersedes all other bonus programs offered from Mercury, Triton and MotorGuide. No other bonus programs will apply. Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide and the ABA, reserve the right to make changes in the rules, payout schedule and bonus programs at any time without prior notice.
*Triton Gold requires anglers to be a member of Triton Gold. *Separate Mercury Marine and *MotorGuide bonus awards are available and are based on year model. Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide decisions will be final in all matters for their respective contingency programs. See the manufacturer's websites or visit a participating dealer for more details.
Download the full 2013 flier at http://www.americanbassanglers.com/BWS/2013BWSFlier.pdf
View divisional schedules - Click Here
To Register call 256-232-0406 or online at www.weekendseries.com
The series is designed for the weekend bass angler, with over 100 qualifying events annually for both boaters and co-anglers which allow anglers with different levels of experience a way to grow their bass fishing skills. Fishing with different anglers dramatically increases the learning opportunities and improve personal skills while at the same time cash in on what they learn.
Each division offers 4 one-day qualifying events with the winning Boater receiving $6,000 cash based on a full field plus, could qualify for another $7,000 in Triton Gold bonus money totaling a whopping $13,000 for one day's fishing! The winning Co-Angler can win up to $3,000 with a full field. 20% of the field earns a check plus there are awards for big bass winners and awards for sponsor supported programs. The event has a total purse of up to $52,000 cash plus bonuses. Entry fees are $200 for Boaters and $100 for Co-anglers.
At the end of each division's season a two-day Divisional Championship will be held for anglers who have fished multiple events within the division. There is both cash and pride on the line as each Division will crown an "Angler of the Year". This event has a total purse of up to $74,500, and the winning boater can take home as much as $16,000 in winnings and a Triton Gold Bonus. Each Angler of the Year along with the top 40 by points will automatically advance to the Regional Championship. Entry fees are $300 for Boaters and $150 for Co-anglers.
At the Regional Championships, the top 40, boaters and co-anglers from 5 different divisions will complete for over $150,000 in cash and prizes. These Championships will payback 100% of entry fees and more than 170% per event overall, based on a full field. First place for the boaters will be $14,000 in cash, a new Triton/Mercury boat package with Carlisle Tires and Wheels and ODYSSEY Batteries, plus qualify for a $7,000 Triton Gold bonus making first place valued at $57,000 in total. First place for the co-anglers will be $7,000 in cash, a new Triton boat with Carlisle Tires and Wheels and ODYSSEY Battery. Entry fees are $300 for Boaters and $150 for Co-anglers. The top 20% of the field will receive a check from the 100 plus % payout and advance to the National Championship.
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship is where all the hard work is on the line. The first place boater of the National Championship wins $100,000 and up to $105,000 in bonuses and a berth into the Bassmaster Classic®. No other organization offers this to the weekend angler from this type of format. The co-angler Champion wins $50,000 and up to $52,250 in bonuses. The National Championship has no entry fee and will be held on Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, TN November 6 - 09, 2013.
Divisional Anglers of the Year (AOY) each receive a special sponsor package. Divisional AOYs also automatically advance to the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship regardless of their Regional Championship finish.
To Register call 256-232-0406 or online at www.weekendseries.com
ABA ALLIANCE PROGRAM - Up to $1,100 in entry fees!!!
Anglers can also enjoy having their divisional entry fees paid for under the Triton and Mercury sponsored ABA Alliance Program. This program pays up to $1,100 in entry fees plus membership to any ABA tour for new Triton/Mercury owners. To learn more about the program visit www.tritonboats.com.
Download the full 2013 flier at http://www.americanbassanglers.com/BWS/2013BWSFlier.pdf
View divisional schedules - Click Here
To Register call 256-232-0406 or online at www.weekendseries.com
Season Event Details
*$50,000 One-Day Divisional Qualifiers<br />
"¢ 20 Divisions with 4 open one-day qualifying tournaments<br />
"¢ Entry Fee: $200 Boater / $100 Co-Angler<br />
"¢ *$6,000 first place Boater with full field + **$7,000 in Triton Gold<br />
"¢ *$3,000 first place Co-Angler with full field<br />
"¢ 20% of field receives a check<br />
"¢ First place guaranteed $5,000/$2,500 Boaters/Co-Anglers with 100 boats
*$72,000 Divisional Championships<br />
"¢ Each divisions offers 1 two-day championship tournament<br />
"¢ Entry fee: $300 Boater / $150 Co-Angler<br />
"¢ *$9,000 first place Boater with full field + **$7,000 in Triton Gold<br />
"¢ *$4,500 first place Co-Angler with full field<br />
"¢ First place guaranteed $5,000/$2,500 Boaters/Co-Anglers with 100 boats<br />
"¢ Payout to 20% of the field<br />
"¢ Top 40 Boaters/Co-Anglers by points advance to Regional Qualifier<br />
"¢ Must have competed in at least 2 one-day qualifiers to enter
*$150,000 - 170% Payback Regional Championships<br />
"¢ 4 regionally held two-day Regional Championships<br />
"¢ The top qualifying 40 Boaters/Co-Anglers from each division invited<br />
"¢ Entry Fee: $300 Boater / $150 Co-Angler entry fee<br />
"¢ *170% Payback with up to *$150,000 total purse<br />
"¢ 1st Place Boater *$14,000 + Triton/Mercury boat package<br />
"¢ 1st Place Co-Angler *$7,000 + Triton boat package<br />
"¢ Top 20% receives a check and advance to Series Championship
Regional Championships<br />
- 10/11-12 Lake Hartwell (AL South, FL, GA, SC, East TN)<br />
- 10/4-5 Neely Henry (North AL, KY, MS, LA, Central TN)<br />
- 10/4-5 Ft. Gibson Lake (AK, MO, OK, TX East, and TX Southeast)<br />
- 10/11-12 James River (MD, NC, NY, OH and VA)
*$550,000 Championship 11/06-09 Old Hickory Lake<br />
"¢ No Entry Fee and the top 20% from each Regional Championship invited<br />
"¢ Boater Champion advances to the 2013 Bassmaster Classic®<br />
"¢ $100,000 first place boater plus up to *$105,000 in contingency bonuses<br />
"¢ $50,000 first place co-angler plus up to *$52,500 in contingency bonuses
Contingency Bonus Programs
Triton Gold<br />
"¢ Up to $7,000 for Triton Boats owners who win qualifying tournaments.<br />
Original Owner Payouts<br />
- 2011-2013 w/ 250HP = $7,000 and 60+ Boats<br />
- 2011-2013 w/ 225HP = $5,000 and 60+ Boats<br />
- 2011-2013 w/ 200HP = $3,000 and 60+ Boats<br />
- 2011-2013 w/ 175HP or Smaller = $1,000 and 60+ Boats<br />
- 2009 and Older = $500 and 60+ Boats<br />
Highest Finisher up to $500
* In order to receive the Highest Finisher bonus, you must be the highest placing Triton Owner, a current member in Triton Gold, and finish in the top 10 to be eligible.
Mercury Bonus Bucks*<br />
"¢ $1,000 Winning Boater (2012 - 2013 Mercury 115hp - 250hp<br />
* 60 or more boats required for full bonus
MotorGuide Bonus*<br />
"¢ $500 Winning Boater (2012 - 2013 MotorGuide trolling motor)<br />
* 60 or more boats required for full bonus
Royal Purple - Rewards<br />
Qualifying Event Royal Purple Rewards: Highest finishing program participants at Bassmaster Weekend Series qualifying events can win some or all of the following: Royal Purple Cap, HP 2-C Oil, Gear Lube, Memberships, Freedom Passes and even Entry Fees. Year End Event Royal Purple Rewards: at Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship events can win some or all of the following: Plaque, Case of Royal Purple HP 2-C Oil, Case of Royal Purple Gear Lube, Royal Purple and ABA Boat Wrap, 2013 Season's Entry Fees plus expense money, Royal Purple Product and Clothing and a paid trip to the Bassmaster Classic.
Awards are purchase level based. Anglers must be in the program prior to the start of the event and finish in the top 10. Royal Purple and ABA reserve the right to change this program at any time and to substitute prizes at any time without prior notice. See full program details at www.weekendseries.com
Special Regional and Divisional Awards<br />
"¢ Regional Champions receive package entry for the following season<br />
"¢ Divisional points leaders receive automatic slot into the Championship regardless of Regional Championship place of finish<br />
"¢ Special awards dinner at the 2013 championship<br />
"¢ Divisional points leaders receive ODYSSEY Battery award
These award is for both Boater and Co-Anglers. Anglers must compete in the Regional Qualifier to advance to the Championship. Awards presented at the championship and anglers must be present at the championship in order receive any divisional point leader awards. ABA reserves the right to change or replace any or all of these awards.
*All Triton Gold rules and requirements must be met to qualify for bonus program.<br />
Visit www.tritonboats.com or call 615-895-5190 for rules and to enroll into the Triton Gold program.
*The Weekend Series Bonus represents the total bonus program in affect for the 2013 tournament year and supersedes all other bonus programs offered from Mercury, Triton and MotorGuide. No other bonus programs will apply. Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide and the ABA, reserve the right to make changes in the rules, payout schedule and bonus programs at any time without prior notice.
*Triton Gold requires anglers to be a member of Triton Gold. *Separate Mercury Marine and *MotorGuide bonus awards are available and are based on year model. Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide decisions will be final in all matters for their respective contingency programs. See the manufacturer's websites or visit a participating dealer for more details.
Download the full 2013 flier at http://www.americanbassanglers.com/BWS/2013BWSFlier.pdf
View divisional schedules - Click Here
To Register call 256-232-0406 or online at www.weekendseries.com