ClubLink 2012 Road to RattleSnake Contest Rules

1.         How to enter. No purchase is required.  There are two ways to enter: First, the contest is open to all eligible event guests and Convenors  (“Players”) who are registered for and  participate between April 16 and October 5, 2012 (the “Contest Period”) in a ClubLink contracted golf tournament with a minimum of 20 Players at a ClubLink course in London, Toronto (GTA), Muskoka, Ottawa/Gatineau (National Capital Region), Montreal and Mont Tremblant (each an “Event”) excluding the academy courses at RattleSnake Point, Blue Springs, Wyndance, Country Club, Lake Joseph, Cherry Downs and Grandview and also excluding Rolling Hills Classic and Challenge courses, which are also not included in the contest. Players (including for greater certainty Convenors, whether or not they play) will be given a contest card (“Contest Card”) including a unique PIN at the Event. To enter, use the Quick Response Code (QR),  or enter online at www.clublink.ca/roadtorattlesnake and complete all required fields. All entries must be submitted within 72 hours following the Event to be eligible for the contest. Maximum one entry per Player per Event.  Maximum one non-playing Convenor per Event will receive a Contest Card. A ClubLink contracted golf tournament must have been arranged pursuant to a written contract between the Convenor and ClubLink prior to the tournament.

Second, you may obtain a Contest Card by sending your name, address, daytime and evening phone number and an original handwritten 250 word essay on why golf is such a social sport and mailing to ClubLink Corporation ULC, Attn: Corporate Events Department, 15675 Dufferin Street, King City, Ontario, L7B 1K5. Upon receipt during the Contest Period, ClubLink will mail you a Contest Card which you may use to enter as described above. Contest Cards received as a result of mail-in entries must be entered as described above and will be entered into the drawing for the next Event, provided another drawing is available, as if they had played at that Event. Limit one write-in request per person.

Contest is open to Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority, except employees, representatives, and agents of ClubLink Corporation ULC (“ClubLink” or the “Sponsor”), contest judges and persons domiciled with any of the above.

2.         Semi-finalists. Five (5) business days following each Event at 10 am at the ClubLink Head Office, King City, Ontario, ClubLink will conduct a random draw from all eligible entries received from that Event to select one (1) Player or write-in entrant (a “Semi-finalist”). ClubLink will attempt to contain the selected Semi-finalists immediately following his/her selection at the contact numbers provided when he/she entered. All confirmed Semi-finalists will advance to be included in the draw to select Finalists (See rule 3 below).

In addition: (i) confirmed Semi-finalists who are residents of Canada other than Quebec, and who played at a Club in Ontario, will receive a certificate for a round of golf for four with an approximate value of $200-$850 (depending on the Club) at the ClubLink Club in Ontario where they played when they entered the contest (except that Semi-finalists from Events at Glen Abbey will receive a certificate for a foursome at the Club at Bond Head instead of at Glen Abbey)  (ii) confirmed Semi-finalists from up to a maximum of 125 Events who are residents of Quebec, and who played at a Club in Quebec, will receive a certificate for a round of golf for four with an approximate value of $200-$500 (depending on the Club) at the ClubLink Club in Quebec where they played when they entered the contest. If more than 125 Events occur in Quebec, foursome golf prizes will be selected from the first 125 Events only. 

In each case the foursome includes green fees but not a cart or any other expenses. Power carts are mandatory and are not included as part of the foursome prize. Foursome certificates are valid weekdays prior to noon and weekends / Holidays after 3 pm except that the foursome at Le Maitre de Mont Tremblant is valid Monday to Thursday prior to noon and Sundays after 3 pm and is not valid on Saturdays or Holidays. The foursome must be used before the end of the 2013 season.  If  selected Semi-finalist cannot be contacted within five (5) business days from the day the first contact attempt was made, he/she will be disqualified, will not be a Semi-finalist, and another Player or write-in entrant from that Event may be randomly selected and attempts made to contact that individual.

3.         Selection of Finalists. On October 9, 2012 a random draw will be held at 10 am at the ClubLink Head Office, King City, Ontario to select 50 individuals (“Finalists”) from among the estimated 1,500 Semi-finalists that will have been selected as described above.  The selected 50 Finalists and one guest will be contacted at the contact numbers provided when he/she entered the contest and invited along with their Convenor and one guest to take part in a year end golf tournament on Monday, October 22 at RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, Ontario (the “Finalist Golf Tournament”).  Convenors invited to attend the Finalist Golf Tournament may play, but are not eligible to win any prize unless the Convenor was also a selected Finalist.  Finalists  who cannot be present may designate an alternate to participate in the Finalist Golf Tournament and to pick up the Finalist’s prize. Prizes will be awarded to Finalist and not to the alternate.   Finalists or their alternate, must be present at the Finalist Golf Tournament in order to be eligible for any prize in the Finalist Prize Table.  THE SPONSOR WILL NOT COVER TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND IN CONNECTION WITH ATTENDING THE FINALIST GOLF TOURNAMENT OTHER THAN GREEN FEES, POWER CART AND DINNER. At the Finalist Golf Tournament, a reverse draw beginning with the 50th prize will be conducted to award available prizes as described in the prize table below (“Finalist Prize Table”).  If fewer than 50 Finalists (or their alternate) attend the Finalist Golf Tournament, ClubLink reserves the right to start the reverse draw at the total number of Finalists in attendance less than 50.  For example, if 40 Finalists or their alternates attend the Finalist Golf Tournament, only 40 prizes will be available to be won, and the first draw will be for the  40th prize shown in the Prize Table and prizes shown as 50 to 41 will not be awarded.

4.         The corresponding prize will be awarded to the Finalist whose name is drawn for the prize and who complies with these Contest Rules. For example, if 50 Finalists attend the Finalist Golf Tournament, the first name drawn will be for the 50th prize and the second name drawn will be for the 49th prize.  If a Finalist does not comply with these Contest Rules, he/she will be disqualified will not receive the prize and that prize will not be awarded.

5. Finalist Prize Table

Click here for the full list of contest prizes and their details.

General

6.         Chances of advancing to the next level / winning depend on the number of entries in each draw. In order to win any prize, entrant must first correctly answer a time-limited, mathematical skill-testing question. Prizes will be delivered to confirmed winners.

7.         No responsibility will be taken for lost, stolen, misdirected, delayed, destroyed or illegible entries.  All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for technical, hardware, software or telephone failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or deleted computer or network transmissions which may limit the ability to play or participate in the contest.  Sponsor is not responsible for any liability for injury or damage which may be caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from participating in the contest including down loading any contest materials.  

8.         Except as specified otherwise herein, prizes are not transferable or convertible to cash and must be accepted as awarded. Winners are responsible for all costs and expenses not specifically listed as included in the prize including, without limitation all necessary travel documents and out of province / out of country travel insurance.  No prize substitution is allowed except at the sole discretion of ClubLink. Prizes may not be exactly as shown or listed. Proof of submitting an entry is not proof of receipt. All times are Eastern time.

9.         The selected entrants may be required to sign a declaration of compliance with the Contest Rules, a liability release and/or a publicity release to obtain any prize.  Travelling companions, or his/her parent or legal guardian if travelling companion is under the age of majority, may be required to sign a liability release and/or publicity release to participate in a travel prize. Subject to the jurisdiction in Quebec of the Quebec Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux, Sponsor reserves the right to amend, modify, withdraw or terminate this contest at any time without prior notice.

10.       Sponsor and its agents are not responsible for printing, distribution or production errors and may terminate or withdraw this contest and/or any contest cards found to contain such errors without liability and at their sole discretion. Liability for any misprinted contest piece will be limited to replacement thereof while supplies last. Entries are subject to verification and will be declared invalid if forged, falsified, altered or tampered with in any way or not in compliance with the Contest Rules.

11.       The decisions of the Sponsor will be final and binding on all entrants.  By entering, contest winners agree Sponsor may use the winner’s name and/or photograph, without compensation, in any advertising or publicity.  This contest is subject to all relevant laws.  By entering, all entrants release Sponsor and its employees, officers, directors, agents and representatives and agents from all liability in connection with the contest and its prizes and agree to comply with these Contest Rules.

12.       For residents of Quebec, any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux for a ruling.  For residents of Quebec, any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.

13.  Privacy. Personal information provided when entering the contest will be used to run Events and to select potential winners and award prizes and, with your consent, to send you ClubLink and golf related offers that we think may be of interest to you.