Official Big Game Drawing Rules

All charities participating in the raffle are responsible for compliance with any and all federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to charitable standing, charitable solicitation, income and tax reporting. Charities agree to abide by the rules set forth by the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach and the copyright restrictions regarding advertising and promoting the sale of tickets.  Furthermore, they agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach, Inc., Indian Rocks Rotary Foundation, Inc., its members, officers and representatives from any and all damages, suits, penalties, fines and fees arising from their participation in the raffle and the actions of their members and any persons receiving tickets through them, directly or indirectly.

Donations for receipt of tickets are set forth on the same, however, pursuant to state laws donations are not required for entry into raffle drawing.

Winning ticket holders need not be present to win.

Winning tickets will be drawn on date set forth on ticket by a person or persons selected by the Rotary Club of IRB.

Grand Prize winning ticket will be drawn first followed by the $1000.00 prize, $500.00 prize, $300.00 prize and $200.00 prize.

Grand Prize value may exceed $9,000 for tax reporting circumstances, with no substitution of prizes other than as indicated herein.

ALTERNATE PRIZE CONTINGENCY: Should the NFL restrict attendance at the event to the extent that obtaining tickets cannot be reasonably accomplished, the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach reserves the right to substitute a prize package of reasonably equivalent monetary value.  If possible the grand prize winner may receive tickets for the next year’s event as an exchange or choose a Virtual Big Game Package.  Ticket holder agrees that health, travel and economic conditions outside the control of the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach may result in prize substitutions and agrees to work reasonably with the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach to agree on such substitutions.  No prize shall exceed the cost which would be incurred by the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach to fulfill the advertised prize, including actual cost of lodging and face value of the tickets.

Virtual Big Game Package: Winner plans the Big Game Party of its choosing.  The Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach will provide an allowance for winner to purchase the equipment it needs for a memorable game experience.  Imagine receiving a new large screen television or outdoor theater system of winner’s choice, catering from winner’s favorite restaurant, decorations themed for winner’s favorite team/player, a gift card for incidental expenses and winner controls the crowd without leaving the comfort of home.  Prize package valued up to $6,000.00.

Winning ticket holders will be responsible for reporting and payment of all taxes or withholdings associated with receiving prizes, and must be eligible in terms of age, citizenship and other tax/financial criteria to receive prizes awarded.

Owners of the winning tickets will be notified by phone at the number provided on ticket, and IRB Rotary is not responsible for damages or consequences arising from errors or illegible contact information printed on ticket stub.

All winning ticket holders must provide name, address and social security number for notification to the Internal Revenue Service.  Winners must be U.S. citizens or have been issued a Tax Identification number from the Internal Revenue Service.

Grand Prize winner shall be given ten days from notification to provide Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach the identity of the persons who will receive the Big Game tickets at which point game tickets and accommodations will be placed in those names and they shall become non-transferable.

Grand Prize winner is responsible for all other expenses relating to attending the game including transportation.

Grand Prize winner agrees to abide by all terms and conditions set forth by the National Football League and its affiliates associated with the tickets issued and shall refrain from any and all conduct that would cause damage, directly or indirectly, to the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach, Inc., Indian Rocks Rotary Foundation, Inc., their members, officers and representatives.

The Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach reserves the right to identify the names of the winning ticket holders on its website and advertising.

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