2011 Ducky 500

Diamond Sponsor

2910 Kilpatrick Ave.

Courtenay, BC V9N 8P1

250 871-5434

Official Rules and Regulations of Comox Rotary's Ducky 500 Race 2011
 

1. A maximum of 6,000 Ducky 500 tickets will be sold. Ticket purchasers must 19 year of age or more, and a resident of British Columbia.

2. Ducks will released on the Puntledge River at approximately 1:00 pm, on July 1, 2011. The finish line  is directly up stream from the 5th St bridge, at Lewis Park. Average time to finish line is 15-30 minutes.

3. All ducks shall remain the property of the Comox Rotary.

4. Once the ducks are released, they are on their own. No attempt to free or interfere with any duck is permitted. Comox Valley Search and Rescue will be following the ducks down river and will free and collect stuck ducks.

5. Each duck will be numbered and labeled relating to the number on each Ducky 500 ticket. The person's name that appears on the ticket stub corresponding to the ducks in order of finish will be awarded prizes. A list of prizes and winners will be posted at the event, as well as on this site, or can be obtained by contacting Comox Rotary, Box 1252, Comox BC. V9M 7Z8, or by email to: duckychair@comoxrotary.bc.ca

6. Comox Rotary reserve the right, as its sole option to substitute prizes of comparable value. Some prizes have a cash equivalent option only if indicated.

7. Ducks may be purchased from any Comox Rotarian, or at participating business as listed. ( see Sales Locations)

8. Members of the Organizing committee, including anyone responsible for the organization and management of the race is not permitted to purchase tickets.

9. Winning Ducks will be selected by the Race Marshall, his decision is final.

10. By purchasing a ticket, purchasers release the Comox Rotary Club and its officers, directors and staff, and other related entities from any and all liability with respect to prizes.

11. By entering, winners consent to use of name, address and likeness for advertising, promotion and publicity purposes without additional compensation. No substitutions, cash equivalent prizes, transfer or exchange of prizes will be provided in lieu of prizes. Organizers reserve the right to substitute if advertised prizes become unavailable.

12. This event is subject to BC Lottery Corporation Rules, Gaming License # 33714

13. Odds of winning depend on total number of Ducky 500 tickets sold. A maximum of 6,000 ducks will be launched . Organizers reserve the right to cancel the Duck race or change any element thereof, with or without notice, at any time, for any reason. Should the Duck Race be cancelled at any time for any reason, organizers reserve the right to select winners in a random drawing among entries received.

14. All decisions of the organizing committee and race Marshall are final and binding on all matters relating to Duck Race and awarding of prizes. By entering, entrants agree to be bound by official rules, release Comox Rotary and the organizing committee, its agents and respective parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents from any all liability, loss or damage arising out of their participation in the Duck Race or with respect to the awarding, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize.

15. All decisions and interpretations of rules and regulations will be made by the Race Marshall and the judgment is final. The number on the front of the ticket is the tracking number that relates to your entries. A maximum of 6,000 randomly numbered ducks, corresponding to sold ticket numbers, will be released at the race start. Unsold tickets numbers will not be released.