American Bass Anglers Club Affiliation Program (CAP)

February 9, 2006

Athens, AL - After receiving many requests from bass clubs across the country American Bass Anglers is proud to announce the American Bass Anglers Club Affiliation Program (CAP). The CAP will allow bass clubs to affiliate with American Bass Anglers, receive benefits and at the same time preserve their club autonomy.

It is recognized that local bass clubs are singularly the largest part of the bass fishing family in America. Over the years clubs have become affiliated with other organizations and have realized little from their efforts and are now looking for a new and fresh approach. The CAP will provide this by giving clubs the opportunity to still compete locally, but also have an approach to advance to national competition with slots into the newly formatted American Bass Anglers National Championship starting in 2007.

American Bass Anglers is all about the promotion of the weekend angler. ABA provides a great alternative for bass clubs and their members who want to be a part of something much larger. ABA keeps the approach simple and removes the barriers the typical club member faces in the uphill battle and the 50,000 to 1 shot for a year end national championship.

We invite bass clubs and club members to contact American Bass Anglers and receive a complete package of information about the American Bass Anglers Club Affiliation Program. Call 888-203-6222 or fill out the online form located at www.americanbassanglers.com

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What do affiliated bass clubs and their members get for a $25.00 a year membership?

1. Six issues of American Bass Anglers Tournament Trail Magazine. ABA magazine is about and for the weekend angler.
2. One membership fee per year of $25.00. No additional membership fees required.
3. An American Bass Anglers membership card, patch and decal.
4. A web page for your bass club on the ABA web site with your club's profile, contact information, scheduled events, and a link to your club's web site.
5. Special Discount from ProBass Networks on ABA CAP websites.
6. Web coverage of news and events submitted by your club.
7. Web angler profile for every member.
8. Discounts on all ABA clothing.
9. Special discounts from sponsors through the ABA Buyers Club.
10. Save up to 10% on boat insurance with AAIP.
11. CAP "members only" message board to communicate with the other CAP members across the country.
12. Guaranteed entry for boaters and non-boaters in all ABA one-day qualifying events.
13. Priority Entry as a boater or non-boater in the American Bass Anglers Southern Tour.
14. An insurance program which gives you $1 million liability coverage for sanctioned club tournaments.
15. Entries into the American Bass Anglers CAP 2007 National Championship. A Club will be able to send up to 10 anglers consisting of 5 boaters and 5 non-boaters to this event. Full details on championship to be released in the fall 2006.
16. Up to 10 entries into the 2007 ABA National Championship. (Number of seats based on full field of 500 at CAP Championship)
17. Top 10 qualifiers at the 2007 CAP Championship will receive paid entries into the American Bass Anglers Draw Trail qualifying events for the 2008 season. This includes certificates for 4 one-day tournaments, 1 two-day district championship and 1 regional 2-day championship. (Number of seats based on full field of 500 at CAP Championship)
18. 10 slots (5 boaters and 5 non-boaters) at the 2008 ABA National Championship will be awarded to the top 10 finishers in the 2007 CAP Championship. Anglers must compete in 4 ABA one-day qualifying events, one district championship and a regional 2-day championship. (Number of seats based on full field of 500 at CAP Championship)
19. The 2007 and subsequent year CAP National Champions will receive paid entries into the American Bass Anglers Southern Tour qualifying events.
20. Assistance with setting up Youth Angler Programs within each club
21. Assistance in developing Conservation Programs within each club
22. Recognition in the American Bass Anglers Tournament Trail Magazine.
23. Toll Free Members Services open from Monday – Friday 8am through 5pm CST
24. Talk to senior ABA staff members when you need assistance, not someone way down the line.
25. Join the largest tournament trail specifically designed for the weekend angler with a huge National Championship the same year.

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