TOURNAMENT RULES
National Rules
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Angler of the Year Format
Competition rules and scoring system
Tournament Schedule
Compete in 6 regular season tournaments throughout the year. Each event counts toward your overall AOY standing.
Points System
Points awarded based on finish position. 1st place: 100 pts, 2nd: 99 pts, and so on. Consistent performance is key!
Scoring Method
Your best 4 tournament finishes count toward AOY. This allows two dropped tournament for flexibility.
Eligibility
All paid INKBN members in good standing are eligible to compete for AOY.
Tiebreaker Rules
AOY tiebreakers will be determined by total inches across each angler’s best four events.
Awards & Prizes
The top angler in points will receive a custom Angler of the Year trophy and the AOY holdback payout. Additional prizes to be announced.
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Top 5 Finishers Per Event
Qualify by placing in the top 5 at any regular season event
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Must finish in top 5 positions at any sanctioned event
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Qualification valid for current season championship
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Roll downs with not be awarded in the event that an angler(s) have multiple top 5 Finishes
Top 50% of AOY Standings
Qualify by ranking in the top half of Angler of the Year standings
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Must be in top 50% of AOY points standings at cutoff date
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Points accumulated from your top 3 qualifying events
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Final standings determined before championship registration