The Big Rock Triple Crown⏤ Blending Tradition With New Opportunity for Camaraderie and Competition
MOREHEAD CITY, NC – The Big Rock Board of Directors is eager to debut the Big Rock Triple Crown presented by Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. The three-leg tournament series is designed to challenge the best boats in competitive sportfishing. This series unites all three Big Rock tournaments, creating a unique challenge for anglers that compete in one of, or all Big Rock events.
2025 BIG ROCK TRIPLE CROWN TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Big Rock Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament: June 7, 2025
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament: June 9-14, 2025
Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament: July 10-12, 2025
“The Big Rock Triple Crown allows us to award an overall champion each year. Boats will test their skills in three distinctly different venues: the Ladies tournament, the Kids Tournament and of course the Big Rock Tournament. It should be very competitive and exciting” states Big Rock Board Member, Casey Wagner.
The Big Rock Triple Crown is a boat-based tournament, boats entered in any Big Rock tournament are eligible to enter the series. A boat can have different anglers for each event. Entry in all three tournaments isn’t required however, boats will receive 50 points per tournament they enter (up to 150 points).
There is no additional cost to enter Level I, where boats will compete for the title of Big Rock Triple Crown Champion and a prize package that includes: Six custom Big Rock Triple Crown rings designed by Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, a championship trophy and exclusive Big Rock Triple Crown apparel.
For those looking to up the stakes, the optional Level II Billfish Release Division ($5,000 entry fee) offers the chance to compete for cash prizes. Based on 75 boats, the estimated purse of $318,750 will be split among the top three teams: 1st Place (50%) – $159,375, 2nd Place (30%) – $95,625 and 3rd Place (20%) – $63,750. Only teams registered in Level II of the Big Rock Triple Crown Tournament will be eligible for cash prizes. Boats must register for the Big Rock Triple Crown before earning any points toward their Triple Crown Standings. Points earned in qualifying tournaments prior to registration will not be included. Points will be awarded based on billfish released in each event, with the top boat securing the esteemed title of the inaugural Big Rock Triple Crown Champion.
The Big Rock Triple Crown Champion will be celebrated at a private cocktail party on October 18, 2025 in Morehead City, North Carolina.
“The Big Rock Triple Crown launch is proof of our commitment to the Big Rock brand and its growth” explains Executive Director, Madison Struyk. “This series creates another unparalleled experience for participants and spectators by incorporating the traditions from our three tournaments with a newfound passion for innovation. Ultimately, we hope this expansion of the Big Rock brand will serve as a stepping stone to even greater charitable contributions in the years ahead.”
Now is your chance to be a part of history, get started by registering for any Big Rock Tournament, today!
BIG ROCK TRIPLE CROWN RULES
ENTRY: Boats competing in the Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament June 7th, the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament June 9-14, or the Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament July 10-12 are eligible to compete in the Big Rock Triple Crown Tournament 2025. There is no additional entry fee to compete in the championship. The Big Rock Triple Crown series also offers an optional calcutta to compete for cash prizes.
The entry fee for “Level II Most Billfish Points” is $5,000. Teams must register before their first fishing day in the series to be eligible. The Big Rock Triple Crown Level II prize money will be awarded to the top three boats with the most overall points accrued during the three tournament series. Prizes will be awarded accordingly; First place 50%, Second Place 30%, Third Place 20%. Only teams registered in Level II of the Big Rock Triple Crown Tournament will be eligible for cash prizes.
Boats must register for the Big Rock Triple Crown before earning any points toward their Triple Crown Standings. Points earned in qualifying tournaments prior to registration will not be included. New entries will not be accepted after “lines-in” on the first day of fishing for each qualifying tournament. Upgrades are not permitted in the Triple Crown Series.
RULES: All participants competing in the Big Rock Triple Crown Tournament must follow the rules governing each qualifying tournament. Boats earning points do not have to use the same participants/anglers at each event. The sum of all official points earned at each qualifying event will determine the total points awarded for the Big Rock Triple Crown. The boat with the highest total points will win the series. In the event of a tie in total points, the tiebreaker will be determined as follows: If one boat has competed in all three Triple Crown Tournaments while the other has participated in only two, the boat that fished all three will be declared the winner. If both boats have competed in all three tournaments, the boat that reached the point total first will be declared the winner. The Triple Crown entry form will determine who prize money will be paid to.
SCORING: Boats receive 50 points for each tournament entered. White marlin, spearfish and sailfish are worth 125 points, an additional 25 bonus points will be rewarded during Big Rock Kids if caught by a Jr. Angler & an additional 25 bonus points will be rewarded during Big Rock Kids if caught by a non-sonar boat. Blue marlin will be worth 400 points for releases, an additional 25 bonus points will be rewarded during Big Rock Kids if caught by a Jr. Angler & an additional 25 bonus points will be rewarded during Big Rock Kids if caught by a non-sonar boat. One point per pound will be rewarded for weighed blue marlin (during the Big Rock Tournament only, KWLA and Big Rock Kids are release-only tournaments).
AWARDS: This is a boat-based championship with awards going to the boat with the highest point total. In addition to trophies, a total of up to six premium Big Rock Triple Crown rings will be awarded to the first place winners. Trophies, apparel and other prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place boats. Boats are not required to have the same team representative or anglers competing in each tournament. Winners will be recognized during a private event on Saturday, October 18th in Morehead City, NC. Details to follow.
Questions? Please contact Tournament Director,
Madison Struyk (252) 725-1568, madison@thebigrock.com
