2012 USC Observer Program Launched

The Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge Certified Observer Program is an integral component of the organization's mission to effectively combine the goals of sport, science and conservation. Applicants will complete a free training session conducted by tournament staff and biologists from Mote's Center for Shark Research. All attendees will be trained in:

- Observer Guidelines
- Species Identification
- Best Practice Catch & Release Procedures
- Tagging & Documentation
- Rules and Regulations of the USC

Training will take place:

May 4th between the hours of 4pm and 7pm at the tournament and festival site located at the Laishley Park Marina Community Room. Additional details can be found in the Observer Application below.

Upon completion of this training, certified observers will receive all items necessary to fulfill their tournament duties.

All interested parties are urged to visit the official tournament website at UltimateSharkChallenge.com to gain a general understanding of the event and its innovative competitive elements. You can also visit UltimateSharkChallenge.com/observer-program. Observer application forms can also be viewed and downloaded below.

VIEW OR DOWNLOAD OBSERVER APPLICATION

COMPLETE AND RETURN ELECTRONICALLY:
Download this Document to Complete Entry Form Electronically Then Return via Email:
Electronic Entry Form (Microsoft Word)
Follow instructions on form, complete and return via email to:
Directors@UltimateSharkChallenge.com

2012 GH-USC Entry Forms & Rules Online

Attention all anglers and teams. For your convenience, the 2012 Entry Form and Official Rules are now available online to view or download. PayPal option with your PayPal Account (free) or Major Credit Cards (merchant fees apply) is also available. Secure your team spot today for a shot at $10,000 plus in cash and prizes and 12-month bragging rights as the Ultimate Shark Challenge Champions!

View Or Download Entry Form

View or Download Official Rules

2011 Champions - Team Budweiser. L-R: Capt. Chris Slattery, Capt. David Hutcherson, Capt. Paul Lambert with Guy Harvey.

2010 Champions - Team Pole Dancer. L-R: Dr. Bob Hueter, Sean Paxton, (Team Members: Capt. Zach Gerzeny, Capt. Wayne Nichols), Brooks Paxton, Capt. Robert Moore.

Shark Bros Thank Hometown Magazine

We'd like to thank the folks at ROI Media, North Port Magazine and Jessica Pilkins for taking the interest and investing the time in writing this piece. Although, we've traveled to all parts of the globe in the time since, we've called North Port home since the late 1900's! 1978, to be exact. No matter where we go on the land or in the sea, this is where we've called home since leaving our ancestral roots in Western Pennsylvania. This community is important to us so we really appreciate this article and hope you enjoy it. Please pick up a copy when you see it or subscribe by visiting them online at: ROIMedia.com

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In the News - USC Observer Training

Congratulations to all our 2011 Certified Observers. It was great to see some familiar faces from the 1st class of 2010, along with all the new ones including Matt Stevens. He's also a writer for Waterline magazine and took some time to share his training experience in this week's edition. Thanks, Matt and all our Observers. A special thanks to Red Zone Apparel for supprting this pioneering program from the very start. We'll see you all in Punta Gorda at Laishley Crab House and Marina in just about three weeks. All the best till then: Sean Paxton, Brooks Paxton II, Capt. Robert Moore.

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GH-USC in the News 03-10-11

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