EMS Week Bass Tournament

Since 2011, The EMS Week Bass Tournament has provided funding for 14 college students pursuing a career in EMS and donated over $3,200 to the Chattanooga Forgotten Child Fund. This year we invite EMT's, Paramedics, Firefighters, Police Officers and licensed healthcare providers throughout the Tennessee, Georgia , Alabama, North Carolina and any other state to join us to support the Southeast Tennessee EMS Director's Association scholarship fund and the Northwest Georgia EMS Systems, Inc.' educational initiatives in the Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia area.

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024

Times:

Registration opens at 06:00 EST

Blastoff: 07:00 AM EST

Weight-in: 3:30 PM EST

Breakfast will be available at 06:00 AM EST.

Cookout at 3:30 PM EST

Location: Chester Frost Park, 2318 N. Gold Point Circle, Hixson, TN 37343

Registration Fee is $110 per boat. Includes $10 Big Fish. Early registration ends on May 21, 2024 at 11:00 PM EST. .

* Benefits of registration by May 21, 2024 - Boat number determined by registration (date/time). The earlier you submit your registration your paid registration, the lower number your boat.

LIMIT of 2 person teams per boat.

Late registration starts on May 22nd and will also be available on site . Late registration fee is $120 which will include the $10 Big Fish/Team.

Onsite registration will be available between 06:00 - 06:45 AM EST on the day of the tournament for $120 which includes $10 big fish. We encourage you to register online if possible.

* Gift bags and caps will be given to late registrants (after May 21st) as long as supplies last.

Door Prize Drawing will be held between final team weigh in and before presentation of awards. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.

In the event of pending severe weather on tournament day, the make up date will be Tuesday, May 30, 2024. A decision will be made by the committee by 8 PM on May 22, 2023 and teams will be contacted by email and or text. Please check the email you use to register here as that is the email any notification will be sent to.

Payout and Awards: (based on total weight of 5 bass limit). Payout is based on 50% of registrations fees paid.

1st - 50%

2nd - 35%

3rd - 15%

2 Big Fish (60/40% payout of total big fish funds)

Top team from each state will receive a free entry to the 2025 tournament. (Must be at least 3 teams per state to be awarded).

Come join us for FUN, FISHING and FELLOWSHIP!!!