1.     Clubs sending a team (ONE TEAM PER CLUB ONLY) to this event, MUST notify the Event
        Chairperson NO LATER THAN  JULY 9^6h of their intention.  Failure to do so, may result in
         the team not being allowed to race.  Teams will be accommodated on a first come first served
         basis of two per region until July 5^nd  after which the remaining spots will be filled
         based on the order in which teams indicated their intent to compete.  It is intent of host to
         allow in eight teams , if demand exists.  An individual who competes in the NSA Sears event
         may not also compete in the Area A Bemis or the Area A Smythe.

2.      Age - men and women 13 - 18 years of age in the calendar year.

3.      Each team participant MUST be a member of US Sailing (member ID number is required).
         The skipper must be a member of the yacht club or sailing association sponsoring the team
         and the crew members must be members os a YC or SA, all of which must be in good standing
         in the NSA. 

4.     Each team MUST bring to the regatta the following:
               (a)     a US Sailing Junior Race Entry Form, legibly completed and including all necessary
                   information for all team members (including alternate), and SIGNED BY A FLAG
                         OFFICER OR AN ADULT RESPONSIBLE  FOR  THE TEAM.
               (b)    a completed Medical Form for EACH participant (including alternate) attached to the
                   Entry Form and submitted to the Event Chairperson no later than the skippers’
                   meeting.
            (c)     a US Coast Guard approved life jacket with a whistle attached, which they MUST wear.