[nmbrinkman]

What about fishing teams? "Team Captains" will draft their anglers and the teams will compete for the year long tournament. I'm not sure who'll be designated captains but I'm sure the powers that be can hash that out. I don't really like individual teams organizing since some guys may be alienated. Although you might want to think twice if you live in, say, Rancho Cucamonga and still want to participate unless you plan on making the drive a few times a month. It may not be fair to the team. Unless of course we have enough "out of towners" to make it fair.

As far as the side jackpots go, biggest species and slam jackpots will still be individual competitions but obviously the points for the biggest fish/slam will count for both the side jackpots and the main tourament.

You can create a waiting list for late arrivals where they can be added when there is enough to add one competitor to each team. At the beginning you may not have enough to fill teams evenly but you can prioritize participants by return WCW members, then by BWE join date.

As for prizes, hopefully this format will spike interest and enough cash will accumulate to make the competition interesting on a team level. Cash prizes may not be realistic for all top teams but rods, reels, tackle and gear are always nice. An slight increase in the WCW entry fee may not be too bad of an idea.

Still create a closed WCW forum but timely reports won't be necessary but sharing of hot info among teams is a no-brainer. I would think "Leaking" info would be minimized since it would be compromising the teams chances of winning.

Submissions aren't required until the 1st of the following month and points will still be totalled like they are now. Individuals accumlate points but the total points will be combined at the end of the month for the team. Monthly prizes can be given out for individuals with high point totals (maybe a couple winners every month?).

I may have missed a few things but I've got a 2 year old to supervise.

How's this sound? Maybe this way Arne can come and show us new guys how it really gets done.