In no way whatsoever do the WBS rules affect the outcome of an individual Tournament.
All Tournament decisions are final.
The WBS reserves the right to refuse or revoke WBS membership to any person. WBS Anglers are responsible for any personal fishing permits required to fish in a Tournament's state or country. If circumstances arise rendering a WBS Angler's boat being fished in a Tournament inoperable, the WBS Angler may switch to another boat providing the tournament rules allow for the same and a WBS staff member is notified prior to fishing aboard a different boat. Please note that doing so may affect a WBS Angler's points, see WBS Registration and Points below. If a Tournament is canceled for any reason and is re-scheduled on the dates of another Tournament in that same division or circuit during that competition year, WBS points may not be assigned for that Tournament.