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2012 ENTRY LEVELS & AWARDS updated December 4, 2011 There are six levels of entry: One mandatory tournament entry (Level 1) and five optional entries. If there are no winners in any particular level the entry fees for that level are refunded. Level 1 Top Teams (mandatory) — $2,000 Awarded to the five teams accumulating the most overall billfish points—first through third place receive cash awards, fourth and fifth place are awarded trophies. The amount allocated to cash awards is split 50%/30%/20% between the top three teams. If only two teams qualify, the split is 60%/40% and if only one team qualifies, the winner takes all. Level 2 Billfish Jackpot (optional) — $1,000 Awarded to the three teams accumulating the most overall billfish points and also entered in this level. Cash allocation between the winners is the same as Level 1. Level 3 High Rollers Jackpot (optional) — $1,500 Must be entered in Level 1 and Level 2 to enter Level 3. Awarded to the three teams accumulating the most overall billfish points and also entered in this level. Cash allocation between the winners is the same as Level 1. Level 4 Billfish Daily Jackpot (optional) — $500 The cash in this level is split evenly between each day of competition and is awarded to the team that accumulates the most overall billfish points for the day and is also entered in this level. At least 10% of the fleet must fish in order for the Daily to be paid. See Rule #7. Level 5 Gamefish Division (optional) — $500 The cash in this level is split evenly between the three eligible gamefish species (dolphin, tuna, wahoo) and awarded to the teams weighing the single heaviest fish in each species category and also entered in this level. If there are no winners in an entire species category, the cash award for that species rolls evenly into the remaining species categories. Level 6 Blue Marlin Jackpot (optional) — $1,000 Awarded to the team weighing the single heaviest blue marlin and also entered in this level. If no qualifying fish are weighed, the award goes to the team that accumulates the most billfish release points and is also entered in this level. A GIFT FROM THE HEART (optional contribution) Please consider including a voluntary contribution. 100% of this heartfelt donation will go to support one of the following organizations • Boys and Girls Club of Southside and Peninsula • Children’s Performance Workshop • Virginia Beach Sheriff’s D.A.R.E. Program • Friend’s for His Children Outreach • Recreational Fishing Alliance • The Billfish Foundation. We will acknowledge each donation of $250 or more with a special tournament flag to fly during the event. OTHER TOURNAMENT AWARDS Top Overall Angler Awarded to the angler who accumulates the most total billfish points. Top Release Angler Awarded to the angler who accumulates the most billfish release points. Top Lady Angler Awarded to the lady angler who accumulates the most total billfish points. Top Crew Awarded to the captain and crew who accumulate the most total billfish points. Top Junior Billfish Angler Awarded to the junior angler (15 years or younger) who accumulates the most total billfish points. Top Junior Gamefish Billfish Angler Awarded to the junior angler (15 years or younger) who catches the largest single gamefish (dolphin, tuna, wahoo). Joel Webb Memorial Tribute to Excellence Awarded to the mate most exemplifying the qualities of excellence in both skill and character that were at the heart of Joel Webb.

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