The Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Official Rules 2010

This year it will be mandatory for team members to fill out
our Tourism Impact Survey prior to registration.
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1/ Registration will be limited to the first 150 teams registered.
All anglers must be at least 12 years old and if younger than 16, must be
accompanied by an adult. (adult =18years or older)

2/ Each day will consist of 6 hours fishing time unless changed due to weather conditions (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).

3/ Electronic sonar, cameras, and hydrographical maps can be used.

4/ All contestants are subject to inspection by official judges at check in and at any other time; all motorized equipment and related equipment must be in safe and proper running order and all contestants must wear their CIFC identification badge at all times.
(Ministry laws require you use a solid tow bar when pulling sleds, huts, etc on the ice)

5/ Contestants can fish anywhere within the designated fishing area.

6/ Contestants can fish with their partner; however partners cannot fish any further than 30 paces apart.

7/ 50 feet / 15.24 meters must be kept between fishing contestants (hole to hole). The first angler at a spot has the right of way.

8/ All fishing contestants must abide by the Province of Ontario Fishing Laws and any special rules announced by the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship organizers.

9/ Contestants must fish within the marked-off / designated fishing area,
and cannot leave the marked-off / designated fishing area during the contest hours.

10/ The winning teams will be decided by the most points earned during
the two days of fishing based on the scoring system of the CIFC.
If a tie in points occurs, the team with the most fish registered will win the Championship and First Prize money, with the other team winning the Second Prize money.
If a tie in points occurs with teams 2nd to 10th, the two or more teams will split the proceeds of the two or more positions.
If a tie in points occurs with team’s 11th to 20th, the two or more teams will be entered into a draw to determine their position.

11/ Live bait can be used and chumming is allowed.
No chumming prior to the commencement of the signal to start fishing.
No bait allowed in your hut, prior to the commencement of the signal to start fishing.
NEW: There are no limitations on the number of minnows allowed.
 
12/ Any fishing holes made by any contestant larger then 7 inches must be marked prior to leaving said hole. A small branch will do.

13/ Contestants will not be allowed to switch huts with any other contestants from another team.

14/ Only one line can be used with no more than four hooks on shallow water day and two lines on deep-water day.

15/ Teams will consist of two anglers.
No substitutions will be allowed after the Rules Meeting.

16/ No alcohol or drugs will be allowed in the fishing area.

17/ A FIVE-GALLON PAIL PER ANGLER must be supplied by the contestants for each day’s fishing, and must be half full of water with an aerator for perch day. (You will also need a bailing can to fill the bucket).

18/ Only Commercial Portable Fish Huts that comply with fire rating laws may be used. Approved configurations include Clam, Eskimo, Otter Ice Hut, Eastman’s Ice Cube, Frabill, Cabala’s Deluxe Ice Fishing Tent Kit, etc.
Home built huts can NOT be used.
Contestants are required to open the access to their ice shelter immediately when asked by a controller(s).
Contestants MUST open the access to their ice shelter immediately at 2:00pm.

19/A BIG FISH DAY:
All Trout, Ling, Pike, Whitefish, Walleye, and Bowfin will be scored
25 points for catching and 25 points for live release, plus one (1) point per inch.

• Only the aforementioned fish will be scored.
• Contestants MUST surrender the fish in their possession to the
  controller(s) when requested.

19/B PERCH DAY:

• Only Perch will be scored on this day.
• Teams will be allowed to weigh in only 15 perch at the end of the competition.
• Weigh-in score will be converted into a point system to match big fish day.
  (This will be explained at rules night).
• Teams can have up to fifteen (15) perch in their possession.

20/ At least one member of the registered ice fishing team MUST attend the
7:00 pm Friday night rules meeting.

21/ All teams (2 members) must check in at the CIFC trailer for inspection,
and verification prior to going on the ice.
All teams MUST check in at the CIFC trailer at the end of the competition each day.
Failure to do so will cancel any points awarded that day.

22/ No AM/FM radios, stereos, audible devices, or pets allowed in or at
the designated CIFC fishing areas.
(Does not include Cell phones and hand held personal radios).

23/ Any unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe acts or failure to adhere to the tournament rules of the CIFC can result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.
 
24/ NO trucks, cars or deemed highway automobiles can be used on the ice
in the CIFC for any application.

25/ OFFICIAL PROTESTS:

• Protests must pertain to specific rules violations.
• Competitors wishing to make an official protest must do so by reporting
  to the Tournament Director immediately before weigh-in.
• A cash deposit of $50 dollars must accompany all protests.
• The deposit will only be refunded if the protest proves valid.
• Protests will be heard by the Tournament Director ONLY, at such time
  and in such manner as the tournament director determines.
• All decisions of the Tournament Director shall be final and binding.
• Failure to abide by the official protest procedures will forever bar
  the angler from making the protest.

26/ BIG FISH CONTEST:

• A Big Fish plaque and cash prize will be awarded to the largest LIVE
  qualified fish measured over the weekend.
• Anglers can sign up for the $20 Lunker pool only at registration.
• Moneys will be split between tying teams.

27/ Violators of any of the above-mentioned CIFC rules shall be subject to: 

• A/ a -25 point ticket, (25 points will be deducted from your final score).
• B/ disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.

28/All decisions of the Tournament Director shall be final and binding.

29/ No vehicles are allowed in the fishing area.

30/ Anglers are responsible for counting their own fish.
Any fish turned in over the (MNR) legal limit will have their score deducted
by the fish score times the number of fish.

31/ Teams MUST confirm their Saturday scores at the CIFC meeting place
prior to 9:00pm, and prior to 5:00pm on Sunday.
Teams who do not confirm their scores prior to the aforementioned times will accept the scores allotted by the CIFC officials.