The Champions Tour presented by Skeeter Boats, will be looking to fill it’s 67 Boat Official spots for each of the three regular season Champions Tour events, with registration opening up on Wednesday, December 18th. “We encourage any youth fisherman, aspiring bass tournament angler, or just a kid who loves being on the water to sign up and take part in our events,” said Dane Vocelka, Owner of Classic Bass.
Champions Tour Boat Official’s MUST BE 13 years old by the time the event they are boat officiating for. The Champions Tour primary goal is involve youth anglers, so the max age is 18 years old. Certain exceptions will be made to allow adults serve as Boat Officials, but priority will be given to youth that register.
Boat Officials MUST be comfortable and able to be out in a boat with a Champions Tour angler for the entire tournament day (7:00 am to 4:00 pm), not afraid to be in the sun, heat, or possible rain, and able to use the Champions Tour angler’s phone to enter in fish catch data into the Reel LiveWell App. Boat Officials MUST be at the official tournament host site by 5:30 a.m. the morning of the event.
Each Boat Official will be paid $50 for each Champions Tour event they serve at, a snack pack each tournament day, and be eligible to win prizes from the Champions Tour sponsors.
The Champions Tour will need 33 Boat Officials for its 2025 Championship, which will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, at a location that will be announced in June. Priority for these 33 Boat Official spots will be given individuals who Boat Official during the 2025 season.
June 3rd, Lake Vermillion
July 1st, Mississippi River (Pool 8), La Crosse, WI
August 5th, Le Homme Dieu Chain
August 26th, Championship, TBD – location will be announced on June 2nd
