International Game Fish Tournament Observers Inc.

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Registration & Observer Training Course

Join the IGFTO, Save almost HALF-OFF, and Start Observing!

Take advantage of this special money saving package when you sign up for an Observer Training Course. The half-day session teaches observer responsibilities and duties, billfish identification, and IGFA’s International Angling Rules. The class will run from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Paying promptly through the application process ensures you have a seat in the upcoming class you selected.

Note: This form is for applicants who have NOT TAKEN an Observer Training Course (OTC) and wish to register for one. If you have already taken a course, please use our standard registration form.

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Registration Form

*Email Address: Must be a properly formatted email address.

*Password:

*Password (again):

Part I: Applicant Information

Applicant Information

*First Name (as you are usually known i.e. Ted instead of Edward):

*Last Name:

*Address (street):

*City:

Country:

US State:

State/Province (code/abbreviation):

Zip Code:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Must be a properly formatted email address.

Preferred Method of Contact:

Email Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

Preferred Phone Number (select the best phone number to contact you):

Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

T-Shirt Size (men's sizes only - sorry ladies):

Please list any special skills that might help IGFTO:

Current or Former Occupation:

Emergency Contact Information

Name of Emergency Contact:

Relationship to IGFTO Applicant:

If Other, how?:

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

Emergency Contact Email Address: Must be a properly formatted email address.

Part II: Training and Capability

Observer Training Course Location:

Have you fished offshore before?:

Yes No

If Yes, what is the approximate number of times?:

0 1-10 11-50 51-100 101+

Are you physically capable of observing from the cockpit?:

Yes No

Are you capable of climbing a ladder to the bridge?:

Yes No

Please list your height - feet and inches:

Please list your weight in pounds:

Have you ever been seasick in normal sea conditions?:

Yes No

Do you have any underlying medical conditions that would prevent you from performing the duties of an IGFTO Observer?:

Yes No

If Yes, please list them here:

Can you spend many hours in direct sunlight without issues?:

Yes No

Are you willing to travel to tournaments outside your local area?:

Yes No

Part III: Billfish Observing Experience

Have you fished offshore for Billfish?:

Yes No

Approximate the number of times you have fished offshore for billfish:

0 1-10 11-50 51-100 101+

Approximate the number of Blue Marlin you have seen caught:

0 1-10 11-50 51-100 101+

Approximate the number of White Marlin you have seen caught:

0 1-10 11-50 51-100 101+

Approximate the number of Black Marlin you have seen caught:

0 1-10 11-50 51-100 101+

Approximate the number of Striped Marlin you have seen caught:

0 1-10 11-50 51-100 101+

Approximate the number of Sailfish you have seen caught:

0 1-10 11-50 51-100 101+

Approximate the number of Spearfish you have seen caught:

0 1-5 6-10 11+

Please list the tournaments in which you have participated (with dates):

If you have fished professionally as a Captain, please provide the latest date:

If you have fished professionally as a Mate, please provide the latest date:

If you have fished professionally as a Commercial Fisherman, please provide the latest date:

If you have fished professionally as a Professional Angler, please provide the latest date:

In which geographic areas have you gained most of your Billfish / Observing Experience:

Do you feel you possess the experience and knowledge to correctly identify the different species of billfish?:

Yes No

If the above answer is Yes, can you provide the name of a professional Captain, Tournament Director, or Tournament Observer Coordinator who can attest to your experience?:

Yes No

If Yes, provide the name and contact information for two of them:

Are there any IGFTO members who can attest to your character, experience, and ability to perform the required duties?:

Yes No

If Yes, please list them here:

Part IV: Observers Oath of Responsibility

*I swear that all information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. [Initial]:

*I swear that I will uphold the rules and regulations of the various tournaments 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 representing the IGFTO. [Initial]:

*I agree to hold harmless the 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 agree to hold harmless the IGFTO for any physical or emotional harm endured by me during my involvement as an observer in all tournaments the IGFTO participates. [Initial]:

*I agree to conduct myself in a courteous and professional manner exhibiting high moral character traits that reflect positively on IGFTO. [Initial]:

*I acknowledge that Payment in full is required to hold my reservation and if payment is not received within 2 weeks, my application will be rejected. [Initial]:

*I acknowledge that if I cancel my reservation 2 weeks prior to the program or earlier, I will receive a full refund. [Initial]:

*I acknowledge that if I cancel my reservation less than 2 weeks before the program, there is a $25 cancellation fee. [Initial]:

*I hereby apply for membership in the International Game Fish Tournament Observers, Inc. [Type Your Full Name & Date]:

How did you hear / learn about IGFTO and the opportunity to become a certified observer?:

Facebook IGFTO Website Google (or other search engine Friend Flyer * Other

If other, please explain.:

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