Recent media reports have contained statements suggesting that the Board of Directors of the Crystal Coast Tournament, Inc. has not made a final decision on whether the "Citation" violated tournament rules and properly was disqualified from the 2010 Big Rock Blue Marlin
Tournament.
The Board of Directors wishes to reiterate that it has remained firm its in decision to disqualify the marlin caught by the Citation based on violation of tournament rules. At no time has the Board's decision changed since it was originally reached on June 22, 2010. Counsel for the Citation parties requested and was given the opportunity to present the Citation parties' case to a representative of the Board and its counsel on July 20. However, at no time prior to, during, or since the meeting has the Board expressed any intent to change its decision. The Board's willingness to listen to the contentions of the Citation parties has not resulted in a change in its position. The Board's position is explained in more detail in its Answer and Counterclaim filed in the Dare County legal proceedings. In its Counterclaim, the Crystal Coast Tournament, Inc. has specifically requested that the Court confirm the decision to disqualify the marlin caught by the Citation.
The Board of Directors maintains this position to protect the integrity of the Tournament for the benefit of all of the participants, sponsors, and charities involved.
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