As tournament season begins, here is a friendly reminder to new and veteran anglers:
Veteran anglers should:
- renew your Tourneyx subscription (if they choose too)
- update to the Pro App (if using the app)
- practice the new App to learn its features
New Anglers should:
– Create a Tourneyx account (the free one or the paid one)
– practice using the app or website
– ask CKA directors questions ahead of time, so as to avoid having fish denied at events.
The following list explains other points. Note there will not be a manual submissions option at CKA events this season. All anglers must have smartphone capability and upload their own pics.
Summary
CKA will continue to use Tourney X to judge tournament photographs for the 2020 season. This is a great website and very easy to use because the designers consult with kayak anglers year round.
If you are a new angler, practice using the site, and even if you are a veteran angler, please familiarize yourself with the new features and the new app. Please review the information below. If there are still questions, ask CKA staff (or join the TourneyX group on Facebook), and remember to select CKA as the club you represent (you can find the list under “Clubs” in the main menu).
What is it?
TourneyX is a website and app (the app is free) for live check in of fish caught in Catch-Photo-Release (CPR) tournaments. You can download the new Pro app or save the site’s home page to your phone for easy access. Anglers catch a fish, take a photo of it on their board (with ID) and upload it to the site for live scoring.
What does it cost and what are the benefits?
The basic account is free but there is also a verified account option with more features if anglers choose to buy it (we do not require it). Additionally, TourneyX charges every series a fee per angler. That fee is included in your tournament registration and we pay it after the event. We minimize cost by using a trained judge as opposed to paying TourneyX to judge your fish. The site allows for the following:
- All anglers can see submitted photographs
- The site automatically culls smaller fish without making anglers sort through photos later in the day
- Upload fish to multiple tournaments (app)
- A tournament record for each CKA event
- Faster payouts when accounts are linked to your Paypal
- The basic Tourneyx account is free; verified account allows you to use other features
- Friends or family can follow events on-line in real-time
- Expedited results at the end of the day
In addition, a TourneyX account allows anglers
- Access to other kayak fishing events from around the country.
- The site allows anglers to “map” their catches, creating a useful record of where fish were caught, that only the angler can see.
How do I set up an account?
Register for an angler account at this link: https://tourneyx.com/register/
The TourneyX tutorial video is also useful. You can view it here: http://tourneyx.com/video_tutorial/
Can I fish in events if I do not use a smart phone?
No, CKA does not allow manual submissions. You must have a smart phone to fish in CKA events.
Can I still fish in an event if I do not have a TourneyX account?
No. If you do not have an account, your fish will not be scored. There are no exceptions: every CKA angler must create an account.
Final Points
We encourage all anglers to practice and learn the proper landing techniques so as to minimize injury to the fish (or angler). Equally as important, anglers must submit a clear photograph with the fish correctly displayed to the tournament judges in order to receive points for the catch.
TourneyX is an excellent photo upload site, and as you will see it makes the tournament experience more transparent and exciting. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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