Tom Nehring Memorial

ND EMS Foundation Fishing Tournament

Eligibility & Requirements

• All persons 18yrs of age or older are eligible to enter. Anglers under 18 yrs must fish with an adult over 18 yrs.
• Contestants must enter as a two-person team.  Extra anglers are $40 each
• All entries must be in by 5:00pm on August 3, 2026
• Entries received after 5:00pm on August 3, 2026 will incur a $50 Late Fee
• Each tournament contestant must possess a valid North Dakota fishing license.
• All tournament contestants must complete, sign and submit an official tournament release waiver.
• The ND Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NDEMSF) reserves the right to refuse entry in this event to any individual for any reason.
• Each contestant will be required to have a US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD). PFD’s must be worn when launching and running. Failure to do so may be grounds for disqualification.
• All contestants are required to observe all USCG and ND Game & Fish Department current rules and regulations.

 Entry Fee & Registration

• The field is limited to the first 150 teams who apply with a completed registration form including correct payment.
• Entry fees for anglers are $350 per team. $40 per extra angler.  Fees must accompany the registration and are payable to NDEMSF via credit card, cashier’s check, or personal check only.
• All teams are required to register and at least one team member is required to attend the rules meeting held on August 7, 2026 at the Pavilion located in Van Hook Recreation Area (by the docks).  Rules Meeting and Registration will begin at 6pm CST.
• If you choose to withdraw from the tournament, you must notify the NDEMSF Office or the tournament official. Withdrawals received after August 5, 2026 will be subject to a $100 administrative Fee. Withdrawals before August 5, 2026 are subject to a $50.00 fee.