Virgin Islands Game Fish Club (VIGFC)

46^th Annual JULY OPEN ’09 (July 3,4,5 & 6)

OBSERVER APPLICATION

5-18-2009

Have you successfully completed an International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Observer Training Course? Yes _____ No ______

If Yes… Date _______________ Location _________________

Are you a member of the Intl. Game Fish Tournament Observers, Inc.

Yes______ No______ (If yes, fill-in Parts I. & III.)

Have you participated in previous July Open Events as an Observer?

Yes____(date/s_____________)No____(If yes, fill-in Parts I. & III.)

PART I. – APPLICANT INFORMATION

First Name __________________ Last Name _______________________

Address _______________________________________________

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Contact Information:

E-Mail _____________________________

Phone __________________________home

Phone __________________________work

Phone __________________________cell

Emergency Contact:

Name ________________________________

Relationship ___________________________

Phone ________________________________

Have you fished offshore before? Y ___ N ___ Approx. # of times _______

Are you physically capable of observing from the cockpit? Y ___ N ___

Have you ever been seasick under normal sea conditions? Y ___ N ___

COMMENTS -- Additional information (i.e.; Medical Restrictions, etc.)

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PART II. – BILLFISHING/OBSERVING EXPERIENCE

· Have you fished/observed offshore for Billfish? Y ____ N ____

Approximately how many times? ______________

· Approximate number of Billfish you have seen caught ___________

Blue Marlin _________ White Marlin _________

Black Marlin ________ Striped Marlin ________

Sailfish ____________ Spearfish ____________

Please list those Tournaments in which you have participated: (w/Dates)

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· Have you fished Professionally? Y ___ N ___

o As a Captain? Y ___ N ___ Last date _____________

o As a Mate? Y ___ N ___ Last date ________________

o As a Commercial Fisherman? Y ___ N ___ Last date ___________

o As a Professional Angler? Y ___ N ___ Last date ___________

Which areas have you gained most of your Billfishing/Observing Experience?

East Coast ___ West Coast ___ Gulf ___ Florida ___

Caribbean ___ Other ___________________

Do you feel you have the experience and knowledge to correctly identify the different species of Billfish? Y ____ N ____

If Yes, can you provide the name of a professional Captain, Tournament Director, or Tournament Observer Coordinator that can attest to your experience? Please list:

Name _________________________ Phone/E-mail _______________________

(optional)

PART III. – OBSERVER’S OATH OF RESPONSIBILITY

I swear that all information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. (Initial _________)

I swear I will uphold the rules and regulations of the July Open Tournament in which I may participate. (Initial _________)

I swear that I will not enter into any wagering in tournaments in which I participate as an Observer (Initial _________)

I agree to hold harmless the VIGFC, tournament committees, directors, coordinators and participants in the event of any physical or emotional harm endured by me during my term of service. (Initial _________)

I hereby apply for assignment as a Tournament Observer during the VIGFC July Open. I understand that if selected, I will need to send a check to the VIGFC-Observers, P.O. Box # 2818, St Thomas, USVI 00803 in the amount of $450.00 to confirm my participation.

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Printed Name Signature Date

EMAIL THIS APPLICATION TO: BOB@MALERBAS.COM

FAX : 203-634-4849

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 15^TH, 2009

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