The Sportsman’s Guide Sweepstakes*
Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. You must be 18 years
of age or older as of 11/01/08 to enter *The Guide Outdoors Network Sweepstakes.
The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 midnight CST on 11/01/08 and ends at 11:59 P.M.
CST 10/31/09. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by The Sportsman's Guide, Inc (Sponsor),
and is administered by Fulfillment Systems, Inc., an independent judging organization.
Online Entry:
Visit a member of the Guide Outdoors Network: www.sportsmansguide.com, or www.bargainoutfitters.com and complete the official
entry form. You will be asked to provide your first and last name, street address,
e-mail address and phone number. This information will never be sold, traded or
shared with anyone.
Monthly Prizes will be awarded in (12) twelve separate drawings, held as indicated
in the table below. You may also earn up to (10) additional chances to win when
you click on the "Tell a Friend" icon button and provide names and valid
e-mail addresses of friends and family members. For each e-mail address you refer
that signs up for a newsletter, you will earn an additional entry for the month
the referral was confirmed and an additional entry for the Grand Prize drawing.
Online entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail
address submitted at the time of the entry. In the event of a dispute as to who
submitted an e-mail entry, the entry will be assumed to have been submitted by the
holder of the e-mail account.
Mail Entry:
To enter by mail, send a 3x5 card on which you have printed your first and last
name, street address and phone number to: The Guide Outdoors Network Sweepstakes,
P.O. Box 3041, St Cloud, MN 56397-3041. To qualify for the monthly prize drawing,
you must enter the sweepstakes each month for that month's drawing and your entry
must be received by the mail-in entry period deadline for that month. Limit one
entry per envelope. Photocopies or mechanical reproductions of mail-in entries not
permitted. For Both Entry Methods, Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected
or illegible entries or for any computer, online, telephone or technical malfunctions
that may occur. All entries become the property of The Sportsman's Guide, Inc and
will not be returned.
Winner Selection:
All monthly prizes will be awarded in random drawings held as indicated in the
table below from among all eligible entries received during each entry period. Odds
of winning a Prize will depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Prize
winners will be notified by phone or by mail. Please note: All times are Central
Standard Time (CST).
Monthly Drawing Schedule:
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Drawing 1 |
11/01/08 (12:00 a.m.) - 11/30/08 (11:59 p.m.) |
11/01/08 - 12/7/08 |
12/15/08 |
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Drawing 2 |
12/1/08 (12:00 a.m.) - 12/31/08 (11:59 p.m.) |
12/1/08 - 1/7/09 |
1/15/09 |
|
Drawing 3 |
1/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 1/31/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
1/1/09 - 2/7/09 |
2/15/09 |
|
Drawing 4 |
2/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 2/28/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
2/1/09 - 3/7/09 |
3/15/09 |
|
Drawing 5 |
3/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 3/31/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
3/1/09 - 4/7/09 |
4/15/09 |
|
Drawing 6 |
4/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 4/30/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
4/1/09 - 5/7/09 |
5/15/09 |
|
Drawing 7 |
5/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 5/31/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
5/1/09 - 6/7/09 |
6/15/09 |
|
Drawing 8 |
6/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 6/30/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
6/1/09 - 7/7/09 |
7/15/09 |
|
Drawing 9 |
7/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 7/31/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
7/1/09 - 8/7/09 |
8/15/09 |
|
Drawing 10 |
8/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 8/31/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
8/1/09 - 9/7/09 |
9/15/09 |
|
Drawing 11 |
9/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 9/30/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
9/1/09 - 10/7/09 |
10/15/09 |
|
Drawing 12 |
10/1/09 (12:00 a.m.) - 10/31/09 (11:59 p.m.) |
10/1/09 - 11/7/09 |
11/15/09 |
The Final Grand Prize winner will be selected in a random drawing on or about 11/15/09,
from among all cumulative eligible entries received. The random drawing will be
held by Fulfillment Systems, Inc., an independent judging organization.
FINAL GRAND PRIZE:
(1) Grand Prize of $25,000 Cash and (1) Trip for Two, to Hawaii. Grand Prize
Trip consists of round trip coach class air transportation for the winner and one
(1) guest from the major commercial airport near the winner's residence to Honolulu,
Oahu. This trip includes 6 days/7 nights in Hawaii (approximate retail value of
Grand Prize: $30,800). Actual value of the Grand Prize may vary based on airfare
fluctuation, location of the destination relative to the departure city and timing
of the trip. Winner is solely responsible for all expenses not specified in these
Official Rules including but not limited to ground transportation, meals, incidentals,
tips, telephone calls or other personal expenses or hotel charges incurred during
the trip. All travel is based on availability, excludes holiday periods and other
blackout periods. The trip must be taken between April 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010.
or the trip will be forfeited in its entirety and no compensation will be given.
Winner must make all travel arrangements through the Sponsor to be completed by
1/15/10. If the winner is unable to take required action by stated dates (I.e.,
make travel arrangements by 1/15/10 and complete prize travel by 8/31/10), the prize
will be forfeited and an alternative winner will be selected. The winner and guest
must travel together on the same itinerary. The Grand Prize Winner will be required
to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Publicity and Liability release within 14
days of the date of notification or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate
winner will be selected. Guest of the Grand Prize Winner will be required to sign
and return a Liability and Publicity Release, prior to issuance of the travel documents.
Winners agree to use their name and/or likeness in any promotion activities without
further compensation except where prohibited by law. Prizes are not transferable
or redeemable for cash and prize substitutions will be allowed, except at sole discretion
of the Sponsor. Any taxes or fees which may arise and be due or asserted on account
of the prize shall be the sole responsibility of the winner.
MONTHLY PRIZES:
There will be (51) monthly prizes consisting of: (1) First Prize - $100 Gift
Certificate X 12 months = $1,200 ARV and (10) Second Prizes - $50 Gift Certificates
for 12 months = $6,000 ARV. The grand prize ARV = $30,800. Total ARV of all prizes
= $38,000.
ELIGIBILITY:
You must be 18 years of age or older, as of November 1, 2008 to be eligible
to participate in The Sportsman's Guide Sweepstakes*. Offered and open only to legal
residents fo the 50 United States and District of Columbia (excluding Florida).
Sweepstakes is void in Florida, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. Territories and possessions.
The Sportsman's Guide, their parent, their respecitve affiliates, subsidiaries,
advertising and promotional agencies and the immediate family members of each are
not eligible. Void where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and
regulations apply.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
By entering, participants agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of
the Sponsor and the judging agency, which shall be final in all matters relating
to the Sweepstakes. The Sportsman's Guide, its officers, directors, agents and employees
are not responsible or liable for: 1) incorrectly sent or received electronic or
mailed entries; 2) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, internet
or computer problems; 3) errors or delays in sending entries; 4) any events beyond
the control of the sponsor, which causes the Sweepstakes to be stopped; 5) any losses
or damages caused by the acceptance or use of the prize or from participation in
the sweepstakes; or 6) any printing or typographical errors in any materials relating
to the Sweepstakes. The Sponsor and its independent judging organization may stop
you from participating in the Sweepstakes if you repeatedly ignore the Sweepstakes
Official Rules or act: a) in a manner they determine to be not fair; b) with an
intent to annoy, threaten or harass any other entrant or the Sponsor; or c) in any
other disruptive manner.
OFFICIAL RULES/WINNERS LIST:
For a copy of the Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by
11/15/09 to: The Guide Outdoors Network Sweepstakes Rules, P.O. Box 3313, St. Cloud,
MN 56397-3313. For the names of the prize winners, send a self-addressed, Stamped
envelope by 11/15/09 to: The Guide Outdoors Network Sweepstakes Winners List, P.O.
Box 3313, St Cloud, MN 56397-3313.
Sponsor:
The Sportman's Guide, Inc., 411 Farwell Ave So, So St Paul, MN 55075.
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