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2023 Memberships COMING SOON!
For the 2023 trail series, NVKBA is operating on a “Members Only” status. In order to compete in the local trail series (events worth AoY points), anglers must acquire a 2023 membership prior to the start of each event.
- New Members: Ensure you have a Fishing Chaos account prior to joining the club. Head on over to Fishing Chaos to signup: https://app.fishingchaos.com/club/nvkba
- Returning Members: If you are having trouble signing up, try these instructions:
1) Go to your dashboard in Fishing Chaos
2) Choose “Clubs” from the top
3) Choose “NVKBA”
4) Choose dashboard (again)
5) Under the membership details section at the bottom, choose “Manage”
6) Click the pencil icon next to Plan
7) Choose the 2023 membership that applies to you
- 2023 Standard Membership = $30
- 2023 Mil/Vet/First Responder = (-$5)
- 2023 Youth Membership = FREE (17 & under, requires own email address and youth waiver)
In addition to AoY/RoY & Classic eligibility, members will receive a 2023 NVKBA Membership decal, along with a digital welcome letter including special discounts from participating sponsors.
Thank you for your support, good luck this season!
- NVKBA Staff
Catch - Photo - Release (CPR)
In almost all CPR tournaments, length rather than weight is the basis for scoring of each competitor’s catch.
Basically, one catches a bass, lays it on an approved measuring board, and takes a photo using a digital camera or smart phone. The photo is then uploaded using either a web browser or app to a web-based Tournament Management System (“TMS”). The fish is dropped back in the water, unharmed, after having been photographed. Because handling and time out of water are minimal, the mortality rate for CPR tournaments is a tiny fraction of that of conventional weight-based tournaments where fish are transported in holding tanks and bags.
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Leadership
Mike Ortega Jr.
Mike Ortega Jr.
Mike Ortega Jr.
Founder
Tournament Director/Judge
Jason DeMott
Mike Ortega Jr.
Mike Ortega Jr.
Treasurer
AV Specialist/Judge
Andy Ibarra
Mike Ortega Jr.
James Johnston
Admin
Social Media Specialist
James Johnston
James Johnston
James Johnston
Admin
Event Coordinator
William Brewer
James Johnston
William Brewer
Admin
Industry/Community Outreach
Joel Giljam
James Johnston
William Brewer
Admin
Data Specialist
About Us
About Us
NVKBA was formed with three things in mind: Competition, Community, and Camaraderie!
Competition: We are a Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF) national partner club providing CPR (catch, photo, release) tournaments EXCLUSIVE to the Northern Virginia area.
Community: We believe it is imperative that we maintain close ties with our community. This is accomplished by fostering the state's wildlife conservation efforts, supporting local charities, and encouraging our youth to get out on the water. They are the future of our sport!
Camaraderie: Without this, our club would not exist. Our club is chock full of some of the most down-to-earth individuals with the same common love for the outdoors.
Whether you are here to become the next national champion, or just here to get away from the rat race, remember one thing: We are all here because we believe in something BIGGER THAN OURSELVES! This is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, so be prepared for great events at Northern Virginia's premier fishing venues!