SpearMax
05-12-2008, 06:39 AM
One of the things that makes the Spearboard Open Spearfishing Tournament stand out is the richness of its prize table (actually a prize tent). The 2008 SBO Blue Storm Classic prize assortment will be keeping up the tradition. Throughout the Blue Storm Tournament Series there are six levels of sponsorship: Bronze ($600), Silver ($1,500), Gold ($2,400), Platinum ($4,500), Sapphire ($7,500) and Diamond ($9,000). Our 2008 goal was to have over $100,000 in prizes for the Blue Storm series and it looks like that will indeed happen before all is said and done.
The master list of sponsors for 2008 is presented at this link here:
http://www.spearwars.ambulanceproductions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=53
Over the coming days leading up to the tournament weekend on May 17-18, we will be announcing the additions of prizes to the prize tent. Here are just a few of the prizes that should whet your appetite.
PRIZE TENT – ROUND ONE
In this thread, let’s look at just six sponsors from different levels contributing to the prize table. There will be many more announced daily. Remember that the Spearboard Open is an “aggregate tournament” which means your trip to the prize table is determined by your aggregate fish score based on weight in several categories. The highest score goes first. The lowest score goes last. It is that simple. But, you’d be surprised how many contestants don’t realize this aspect of the Spearboard Open rules and don’t weigh-in their fish for every category. Bad mistake! - because there are prizes for everyone. There are also mystery tickets and trophies for biggest fish categories as well as female, junior and boat winners. For full details, please see the rules at this link:
http://www.spearboardopen.com/rules.htm
Go there and check out those rules to be sure you understand them.
Here is what the trophies looked like last year and the list of trophy categories. There will be a total of ten (10) Trophies up for grabs:
1. 2008 Spearboard Open Winner
2. 2008 Spearboard Open First Place Freediver
3. Largest Grouper
4. Largest Snapper
5. Largest Hogfish/Flounder
6. Largest Trigger/Sheepshead
7. Largest Amberjack or Cobia
8. Best Aggregate for Female Diver
9. Best Aggregate for Junior Diver
10. Best Boat
The 2008 Spearboard Open Winner (best overall aggregate), shall be awarded his or her trophy, and have first pick at the prize table. Each winner shall be awarded his or her trophy, and go to the prize table in accordance with his/her aggregate score.
The master list of sponsors for 2008 is presented at this link here:
http://www.spearwars.ambulanceproductions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=53
Over the coming days leading up to the tournament weekend on May 17-18, we will be announcing the additions of prizes to the prize tent. Here are just a few of the prizes that should whet your appetite.
PRIZE TENT – ROUND ONE
In this thread, let’s look at just six sponsors from different levels contributing to the prize table. There will be many more announced daily. Remember that the Spearboard Open is an “aggregate tournament” which means your trip to the prize table is determined by your aggregate fish score based on weight in several categories. The highest score goes first. The lowest score goes last. It is that simple. But, you’d be surprised how many contestants don’t realize this aspect of the Spearboard Open rules and don’t weigh-in their fish for every category. Bad mistake! - because there are prizes for everyone. There are also mystery tickets and trophies for biggest fish categories as well as female, junior and boat winners. For full details, please see the rules at this link:
http://www.spearboardopen.com/rules.htm
Go there and check out those rules to be sure you understand them.
Here is what the trophies looked like last year and the list of trophy categories. There will be a total of ten (10) Trophies up for grabs:
1. 2008 Spearboard Open Winner
2. 2008 Spearboard Open First Place Freediver
3. Largest Grouper
4. Largest Snapper
5. Largest Hogfish/Flounder
6. Largest Trigger/Sheepshead
7. Largest Amberjack or Cobia
8. Best Aggregate for Female Diver
9. Best Aggregate for Junior Diver
10. Best Boat
The 2008 Spearboard Open Winner (best overall aggregate), shall be awarded his or her trophy, and have first pick at the prize table. Each winner shall be awarded his or her trophy, and go to the prize table in accordance with his/her aggregate score.