INTERNATIONAL UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING ASSOCIATION 
World Record Application
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Read ALL IUSA rules and world record requirements before completing and signing this application. This application must be submitted with all supporting materials as specified in the IUSA Rules.

I AM SUBMITTING THIS ENTRY FOR:

World Record     21st Century Record     Meritorious Award

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NAME OF APPLICANT:
To be printed on record certificate: _______________________________________
   
PERMANENT CONTACT  INFORMATION:
Street: _______________________________________
City, ST, Zip: _______________________________________
Country: _______________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________
Fax: _______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
   
SPECIES:
Common Name: _______________________________________
Scientific Name: _______________________________________
   
WEIGHT:
Fish was weighed in:   lb   OR     kg
Weight: __________lb _________oz 
  __________kg
   
DATE & PLACE:
Date Speared: _______________________________________
Place Speared: _______________________________________
   
LENGTH:    (See Measurement Diagram Below)
Inches:  x to x _______________ xx to xx __________________
CM:  x to x _______________ xx to xx __________________
   
GIRTH: Measure around THICKEST part of fish body
(See Measurement Diagram Below)
Inches: _______________
CM: _______________
   
WITNESSES TO CATCH (Add other Witnesses on back of form) *Phone Required
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Signature: ___________________________Phone: _______________
 
 
EQUIPMENT:
Gun:
(Describe make, length, shaft, bands, etc.)
_______________________________________
  _______________________________________
   
Float, lines, reel, etc.: (Describe in detail) _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
   
BOAT: (if used)
Name: _______________________________________
Captain's Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
   
CERTIFIED SCALES:
Location: _______________________________________
Type: _______________________________________
Manufacturer: _______________________________________
Date last certified: _______________________________________
Person/Agency that certified scales: _______________________________________
Weighmaster: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
   
WITNESSES TO WEIGHING (Other than Applicant, Captain, or Weighmaster) *Phone Required
1.  Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
Signature: ___________________________Phone: _______________
   
2.  Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
Signature: ___________________________Phone: _______________
   

CAUTION!!
When submitting an application for BIG EYE TUNA a photograph of the liver should be taken clearly depicting the blood vessel striations on the edge of the liver.

CAUTION!!
When submitting an application for Mangrove or Grey Snapper a photograph should be taken of the roof of the fish’s mouth showing the arrow like tooth patch…and the lower jaw showing small teeth.

CAUTION!!
When submitting an application for Blue Marlin every effort should be made to take a photo showing that the pectoral fin has freedom of movement.  

WARNING:
Any application for a record Bluefin Tuna taken in the southern hemisphere (e.g., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) should be accompanied with a photo clearly showing the color of the caudal keel at the base of the tail.
SIGNATURE:
Signature of Applicant: ___________________________
 
Applicant Phone: (______) ___________________

Follow this checklist to include all of the following materials as designated in the IUSA rules, or your application will be rejected:

A complete set of photos of the fish and measurements.
A complete set of photos of the speargun(s), and scales used.
A complete description of the hunt.
Application Fee in check or money order for $35 U.S. (Non-members), $25 U.S. (Members)
Make checks payable to ‘International Underwater Spearfishing Association’.
IUSA annual membership (optional) is an additional $25 U.S.

When completely filled out and signed, mail this application, supporting materials, and application fee to:

   IUSA
   c/o Sheri Daye
  
2515 NW 29th Drive
    Boca Raton, FL 33434

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