Frequently asked questions

Yes, our tournaments are set up as a team of two anglers (primary angler and co-angler) with a boat captain (must be 18 or over).  As required by the Safe Sports Act of 2017, There must be 3 people in the boat at all times (This is a Federal Law governing youth sports), more information on the guidelines page.  If you do not have a boat, or a co-angler, contact us and we can give you information on local clubs that compete in the WTSBT tournaments who may be looking for a co-angler or boat captain.

Click on our MUST-READ Tournament Guidelines / Rules Page for information pertaining to any specific Boat requirements.

Yes and No, you must have a Boat Captain over 18 years old and either a student co-angler (partner) or another adult (Official Observer) on the boat to maintain the minimum of 3 on the boat law under the Safe Sports Act of 2017.

All Competitors must have a current TBF/SAF member number.  If you are a club, email us your roster and Entry/Waiver forms for each team to (Tucker@wtsbt.com) and go to the tournaments registration page to register and submit each tournaments entry fee. 

If you are not part of a club, contact us to become a TBF member and to initially register your team.

Call or Text: 

Important day of tournament phone numbers to save in your phone:

WTSBT Director 731-238-1284 

WTSBT Assistant 731-273-6607

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY CALL 911 FIRST!

CALL 911, when safe and able, then contact the tournament director at the number listed above.

Yes!  There are several ways you can qualify for the SAF High School National Championship and TBF Juniors World Championship with WTSBT.