T-Match Questions
What is T-Match?
T-Match is totally new tournaments format that pairs team anglers in head to head competition every 3 weeks, starting April 4th, 2009. This format gives teams the freedom to choose the lake they want to compete on, the hours of the event, and the day on which to hold their Match. T-Match eliminates crowded boat ramps and lakes, while allowing anglers to compete on lakes that in the past were considered too small for a large tournament trail. T-Match brings new opportunities for our anglers in 2009!
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How do we enter T-Match?
Registration for T-Match begins immediately and ends on April 4th, 2009. All Teams pay a one-time entry fee of $500.00 for the entire 2009 season series. Register online at www.anglers-quest.com or by mailing your entry form to Anglers Quest 18923 Keyturn Lane Humble, Texas 77346 before April 4th, 2009. No entries will be accepted after April 4th, 2009. First round pairings will be announced no later than April 6th, 2009.
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How do we determine which lake we will fish during a specified match?
Each Team pairing has the total freedom to choose which lake the competition will be held on. The lake determined can consist of any body of water you choose. If both competitors can mutually agree on a body of water to compete on then the match will occur there. However each match pairing also designates default lakes, which are located in the appropriate geographical area, to settle any disputes that arise from lake selection. Anglers Quest will use a state of the art computer draw program to issue the Match Lake from these Lakes, Conroe, Houston, Livingston and Sam Rayburn in the event the selected teams cannot agree upon a body of water to fish.
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Is there a time limit on each T-Match or a certain day the match must occur?
Teams may choose anytime or any day to compete for their Match, the only restriction is each Match must be a minimum of 3 hours long. Additionally each Match must occur during the three-week period assigned to the bracket and each Match must determine a winner. Additional fishing time or days may be added to the match to determine a winner.
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How do we determine who wins the match?
The heaviest Five fish stringer per team will determine each match. Before each match starts the competitors must agree upon a single scale to be used to weigh the fish with. The team with the highest weight wins the Match.
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Who reports the match outcome to the Anglers Quest office?
It is the winners' responsibility to call 281-852-8842 before the match deadline to report the completed match results to the Anglers Quest headquarters. |
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What happens if we lose a match?
The T-Match series is set up with a double elimination format. Teams who lose a match will then move to the losers bracket. They will then compete until they lose another Match. A Match between the final angler in the winners' bracket and loser's bracket will establish the winner. |
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How are Team pairings determined and where do we go to find them?
Each T-Match pairing is randomly determined by the new state of the art T-Match computer program. Competitors must access this information for each match by calling Anglers Quest at 281-852-8842 or by logging onto the T-Match section at www.anglers-quest.com
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What if we are not able to contact a paired T-Match Team?
In the event that teams cannot establish communication within 7 days of T-Match pairings, Teams must contact Anglers Quest immediately. Upon contacting Anglers Quest, a 48-hour notice will be issued to both teams by Anglers Quest. If communication and match details are not established during this 7-day period, the team that fails to contact Anglers Quest and establish Match play, will forfeit the Match.
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What if my Team or my T-Match pairing is late for the start of the match or for weigh-in?
Once a Match meeting location and time has been established it is the teams responsibility to arrive on time. Competitors should arrive no more than 30 minutes late for the start of the determined Match or they will forfeit the Match. It is strongly recommended that each T-Match team exchange cell phone numbers in the event that a Team is experiencing mechanical problems or other emergencies. Arriving to the predetermined weigh-in location on time is each teams responsibility. Teams must "synch" their watches before the start of the Match and can verify the time by calling Anglers Quest at 281-852-8842, which has official tournament time. Any team arriving to the weigh-in location late will forfeit the match. |
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What if my T-Match competitor and I get into a disagreement we cannot settle at the tournament location?
In the event that the T-Match Teams can not resolve an issue on their own they are required to fill out a written protest and return it to Anglers Quest complete with a cashiers check, money order, or cash. ($300 per team). Once submitted the T-Match teams will both be issued polygraph examinations. The team who receives the favorable out come will win the match and receive a full refund for $300. The team ruled unfavorable in the match will be disqualified from the T-Match competition and forfeit their $300 deposit.
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How and when are checks distributed for the T-Match Series?
Check amounts for each round will be set at the beginning of the season. The cash payback amounts are based on the number of entries and paid back at 95%. Checks will be mailed out within 24 hrs after completion of each round that is designated to receive money.money. |