1. SPORTSMANSHIP/AND THE LAW
Any participant who displays poor sportsmanship, violates these rules, or violates any local, state or federal law is subject to disqualification and expulsion. Matagorda Harbor rules will be strictly enforced. All participants must have a valid State of Texas Fishing License. No Bull Redfish will be taken in the TOCIFT event.

2. ELIGIBILITY
Only a person that is directly employed by a drilling, exploration, production or service company of the Petroleum Industry and is over 21 years of age is eligible to participate in the Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament. Spouses, children, or other dependents of participants are not eligible to participate unless they meet the above criteria. There will be no exceptions to this rule. NOTE: the TOCIFT Screening Committee will decide eligibility of companies. If you have any questions regarding eligibility of a company or participant, call (713) 818-7343. All decisions of the Screening Committee are final.

3. BOUNDARIES
Texas state waters and offshore waters.

4. SAFETY
Safe boating practices must be in effect at all times. Any person exhibiting drunkenness and/or recklessness will be expelled.

5. FISH CATEGORIES
A first, second and third prize is awarded for each catagory:

INSHORE:
Redfish with the most spots (slot only)
Redfish (slot only)
Speckled Trout
Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
Tripletail

OFFSHORE:
Snapper - any kind
Cobia
King Mackerel
Amberjack

BLUEWATER:
Bill Fish (Tag & Release)
Tuna - any kind
Dolphin, Mahi-Mahi
Wahoo
Grouper

6. TACKLE
Artificial, cut and/or live bait may be used. Only rod and reel outfits may be used. Trolling is permitted.

7. ENTRIES
All sponsorships must be paid by June 1st each year to be guaranteed participation. The tournament will be limited to 750 participants.

8. REGISTRATION
Participants will be screened for eligibility according to Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational guidelines.

• Upon approval, participant’s name will be forwarded for his or her badge to be printed.
• Each badge will have participant’s full legal name, employer, drivers license number, and sponsor’s name.
• A badge is non-transferable after registration. Any person found transferring his badge to another non-registered party will be prohibited from fishing in future TOCIFT Events.
• Participant shall have name badge on and drivers license in hand upon arrival at main entrance of the tent.
• Once the screener has checked for accuracy, participant will be granted entry.
• The badge will be required at all times participant is in the tent or on the tournament premises.

9. DOOR PRIZES
Door prizes will approximate retail value of $100. Your company will be identified as the sponsor of that prize. You may donate your own prize or submit a check for $100.00 and Texas Oilman’s Charity Invitational Fishing Committee will purchase a prize worth $100.00 or more in our company’s name. Door prizes will be awarded on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Winner must be present to win. All applicable taxes apply to winner.

10. FISHING HOURS
It is the responsibility of each participant to understand and abide by the prescribed fishing hours and weigh-in times, as they will be strictly enforced. The Weigh-in Committee at the weigh-in site will keep official time.

11. SCALE WEIGH-IN
No weigh-ins accepted before or after the time scheduled.

12. TIES
In the event of a tie in any category, the first fish weighed will prevail. All decisions by Weigh Master are final.