2018 AHL All-Star Classic Sweepstakes Rules

2018 AHL All-Star Classic Sweepstakes Contest

OFFICIAL RULES (the “Official Rules”)

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED FOR THE APPLICABLE CONTEST OR PROMOTION.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  ENTRANTS WAIVE THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT.  BY PARTICIPATING IN ANY PROMOTIONS CONDUCTED BY THE AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPATING.

ELIGIBILITY: The American Hockey League or AHL (“Administrator”) is conducting the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic Sweepstakes Contest (the “Contest”) which is open only to permanent, legal residents of the United States and Canada (the “Territory”) who are of legal age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside (and at least 18 years old) at the time of entry (the “Participant(s)”). Current or former employees, officers, and representatives (including immediate family members (spouse, parent, child and sibling, step-parents, step-children, step-siblings and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and members of the same household for at least three months a year, whether or not related) of the Administrator, Turning Stone Resort Casino or any AHL Member Club and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers and advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Contest are not eligible to participate or win a prize. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and is void where prohibited by law. In order to enter the Contest or receive a Prize, you must fully comply with the Official Rules and, by entering, you represent and warrant that you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Administrator-designated judges, whose decisions shall be binding and final in all respects relating to this Contest. Winning a Prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. HOW TO ENTER: The Contest begins on December 4, 2017 and ends on December 18, 2017 (“Entry Period”). The Entry Period will consist of a total of two (2) weeks. To enter each Participant will need to enter their information on the official website of the AHL:  https://theahl.com/ahl-enter-to-win

HOW TO WIN: Upon receiving all entries to the Contest, 1 winner will be selected at random on December 19.  There will be one (1) winner selected in this contest.  Should the selected individual not be able to attend the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic another random winner will be chosen.  No alternate prize will be provided if a selected winner cannot attend. The potential winner(s) must meet all eligibility requirements including the execution and delivery of all necessary releases as provided by Administrator. If the potential winner(s) does not meet all eligibility requirements or return signed any necessary documents, then that potential winner(s) will be deemed ineligible and the judges, in their sole discretion, will choose another potential winner based on the criteria set forth above. Participation in the Contest constitutes each entrant’s consent for Administrator to contact the Participant(s) for promotional purposes as well as each Participant’s consent for Administrator to share such Participant’s personal information with Administrator.  

PROMOTION DETAILS/ODDS OF WINNING: The decisions of Administrator are final and binding on all matters relating to this Contest. The odds of winning are dependent upon the total number of eligible Participant entries during the Entry Period. Limit one (1) prize per person.  

PRIZE: Administrator, will randomly select one (1) Grand Prize Winner to receive the following prize: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive two (2) tickets to the 2018 AHL All-Star Classic Skills Competition, 2018 AHL All-Star Challenge and 2018 AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony.   Air or ground transportation to Utica, NY.  If the Grand Prize Winner receives flights, those flights will arrive at Syracuse International Airport and ground transportation will be provided to all event locations.  In addition, the Grand Prize winner will receive 2 nights of hotel accommodations at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY and one VIP gift bag.  The approximate retail value (ARV) of the Grand Prize is One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) and Winner is fully responsible for any and all applicable federal, state and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes).   The Grand Prize must be utilized by the Grand Prize Winner selected by the Administrator. The Grand Prize is not redeemable or exchangeable by Winner for cash or credit. Any portion of the Prize not accepted by the Winner will be forfeited. Winner agrees that the Prize will not be sold, transferred, nor in any other manner be used in direct promotion of any business. Flight and hotel accommodations will be chosen by Administrator in its sole discretion and the seat location of such game tickets will be determined by Administrator and subject to availability.  Food and beverages are not included. All costs and expenses associated with acceptance of the Prize and use not specified herein as being provided are the sole responsibility of Winner. No responsibility is assumed by Administrator for cancelled, delayed, suspended or rescheduled events. Administrator will not provide any money for any expenses incurred as a result of Winner’s participation in the Contest or the claiming or use of the Grand Prize, including, but not limited to, incidental expenses incurred by the Winner or Winner’s guest while claiming or using the Grand Prize. Administrator reserves the right to substitute a Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value, at its sole and absolute discretion. 

NOTIFICATION: Potential Winners will be notified via telephone on December 19.  The potential Winners may be required to submit his/her valid social security number (if applicable) and/or other identification to Administrator and will be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability, applicable tax form(s), and, unless prohibited by law, Release of Publicity, as well as fulfill any such other requirements as determined by Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours of date of notice in order to claim his/her Prize and become an official Winner.  In the event: (a) of noncompliance with the above or within any of the aforesaid time periods, (b) a potential Winner is found to be ineligible to enter the Contest, (c) a potential Winner cannot or does not comply with the Official Rules, (d) a potential Winner cannot be contacted during the contact period for whatever reason, or (e) a potential Winner fails to fulfill the forms and release and/or affidavit-related obligations, the potential Winner shall be disqualified from the Contest. Upon disqualification, no compensation or prize shall be given. The parties’ obligations under any section of the Official Rules shall survive the termination of these Official Rules or disqualification of participant for any reason.  The Participants selected herein that fulfill any such other requirements as determined by Administrator to claim his/her Prize will become an official Winner unless prohibited by law.   

WAIVER OF LIABILITY/PUBLICITY RELEASE:  By participating in the Contest, each Participant agrees to (i) be bound by these Official Rules, including all entry requirements, and (ii) waive any and all claims against the Administrator, the Contest Entities, and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, representatives and advertising and promotion agencies, and any and all other companies associated with the Contest, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”) for any injury, damage or loss that may occur, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from the participation in the Contest or from the receipt or use of any Prize. Winner, by acceptance of a Prize, grants to Administrator the right to publicize such Winner’s name, address (city and state of residence), photograph, voice and/or other likeness and prize information in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without additional compensation or consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.  

ADMINISTRATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE RULES AT ANY TIME. Prize is not redeemable/exchangeable by Winner for cash or credit. Any portion of the Prize not accepted by a Winner will be forfeited. Winner agrees that the Prize will not be sold nor in any other manner be used in direct promotion of any business. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Contest or website or attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, deception or other unfair playing practices, or intend to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other Participant or Administrator’s representatives or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Administrator, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.  Any attempt to deliberately damage the contest or operation of this Contest is unlawful and subject to legal action by the Administrator.  Administrator shall have the sole right to disqualify any entrant for violation of these Official Rules or any applicable laws relating to the Contest, and to resolve all disputes in their sole discretion.  Released Parties (i) make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning any Prize, and (ii) disclaim any implied warranty.  Administrator’s failure to enforce any terms of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. The Participant further agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will the Participant be permitted to obtain awards for and the Participant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. Administrator is not responsible for failures of any kind of the Internet, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbles or delayed computer transmissions or other errors or problems which may limit a Participant’s ability to participate in the Contest. False or deceptive entries or acts, as determined by Administrator, will render the Participant ineligible. Administrator and Sponsor reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to cancel or modify the Contest should any computer virus, malfunction or other cause beyond their control corrupt the administration, security or proper operation of the Contest. No automated entries accepted.  

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, ADMINISTRATOR WILL DISQUALIFY ANY SUCH ENTRANT AND ADMINISTRATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. 

WINNERS’ LIST:  For the name of the Winner, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: 2018 AHL All-Star Classic Sweepstakes, Winners’ List c/o AHL Attn: Marketing, One Monarch Place, Suite 2400, Springfield, MA 01144. Requests must be received by February 15, 2018.

ADMINISTRATOR: The Administrator of this Contest is the American Hockey League, One Monarch Place, Suite 2400, Springfield, MA 01144.