The Celebration of Champions, Cincy Golf Ball Drop is presented for the
benefit of The Smith Family Foundation and other participating
charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code (the Presenter).
Golf balls will be dropped onto a target area at Miami Lakes Golf
& Sports driving range, on Saturday, October 2, 2010 beginning
at 2PM. Two separate ball drops (Eagle, Pelican) will be executed due
to the potential weight of the balls to be dropped. At the discretion
of the Presenter, the drop(s) may occur by helicopter, by fire truck
hook and ladder, by tethered balloon, by crane, or some other vehicle.
Eligibility Purchaser, and anyone to whom a purchaser legally transfers
a ball must be 18 years or older at time of purchase/transfer.
Purchaser may enter more than once and need not be a resident of the
state of Ohio. Only one (1) individual may be identified as an entry
owner. After purchase, participants will be assigned a numbered ticket.
All purchased golf balls will be individually numbered based on the
ticket number that corresponds with their individually numbered golf
ball. Entries may be made by mail, fax or phone.
To participate in the Cincy Golf Ball Drop, entry ticket(s) may be
purchased: 1. directly from a Golf Ball Drop Committee member 2. at the
Sugar Ridge Golf Club Pro Shop 3. at the Miami Lakes Golf &
Sports Sales Office
4. by completing a Cincy Golf Ball Drop Order Form 5. by calling: Carla
Butler, Tournament Coordinator at 513-307-2275 or Gale Smith, TSFF at
513-225-3767.
Purchasers by mail, phone or fax will be forwarded confirmation by
provided e-mail or by mail within 10 business days of purchase. Any
Cincy Golf Ball Drop order form entries must be completely filled out
and delivered to the Presenter by September 29, 2010. Each entry
requires name, address, phone and email address.
By entering the Cincy Golf Ball Drop event, the purchaser acknowledges
that he or she is aware of, and agrees to abide by The Celebration of
Champions Rules. Odds of winning depend on the number of golf balls
sold, as well as where they land when dropped.
Internet The Celebration of Champions 2010 will pursue any all
available legal remedies against any individual(s) damaging or
attempting to damage any Celebration of Champions web site or
attempting to undermine the lawful operation of the event or raffles.
Ball Drop A maximum of 10,000 golf balls will be sold for the price of
$20 each or in groups of 6 for $100. All golf ball purchases are final
and non-refundable. All purchased balls will be individually and
uniquely numbered and randomly placed into a bin for the ball drop. At
2PM on Saturday afternoon, October 2, 2010 the purchased, individually
numbered golf balls will be dropped onto a pre-selected target area at
Miami Lakes Golf & Sports. The registered golf ball owner(s)
whose numbered ball is found at the bottom of each of the seven (7)
prize holes in the 7 cup target area will be awarded a Cash Prize:
$5000 cash for the center hole and $1000 each for the six (6)
surrounding holes. If more than one golf ball lands in a hole, those
golf balls will be recorded and the first ball to drop into the hole
will win the Cash Prize. If no ball lands in one or more of the seven
(7) prize holes, then the ball ending up closest to the hole will win
the cash prize. The ball closest to the hole will be determined by
measuring the distance from the center of the hole to the golf ball by
pre-selected judges. Additionally, $500 cash will be awarded to the
golf ball owner whose numbered ball ends up farthest from the center
cash prize hole. At least one first place, six runner ups and one last
place cash prizes will be awarded including: (1) $5000, (6) $1000 and
(1) $500 in each (Eagle, Pelican) ball drop. Decisions by the
pre-selected judges on all aspects of the event will be final and
binding.
A number will be marked via a Sharpie onto each golf ball which
corresponds to the number on the entry ticket purchased. The prize for
each golf ball drop will be awarded to the purchaser of record. A list
of prize winners can be obtained from the Presenter by sending a
written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address
shown below.
All balls entered will be provided by the Presenter and shall remain
the property of the Presenter. Free entries defeat the charitable
purpose of this event and are not encouraged. However, one free entry
per person can be obtained by presenting a written request, requesting
the specific ball drop desired (Eagle, Pelican) to the address shown
below and submitting a self-addressed stamped envelope for the mailing
of the entry. Requests for free entries will not be accepted after 5PM
on Monday, September 27, 2010 or after the maximum number of raffle
chances to be sold in any golf ball drop have been purchased. The
combined value of all cash prizes is: $5,000 for each Eagle and Pelican
first prize, $1,000 each for the six (6) runner up prizes and $500 for
the ball farthest from the center target, less the respective entry fee
and any taxes that are withheld by law. A total of eight (8) cash
prizes will be awarded for each Eagle and Pelican ball drop.
Each Cincy Golf Ball Drop prize winner will be announced by the
Presenter on the day of the golf ball drops. All golf ball drop prize
winners will be notified by email and/or phone. Winners need not be
present to win. If any prize winner does not claim his or her prize
from the Presenter within 30 days of the golf ball drop, the Presenter
may select a substitute winner through a random drawing of the entries
for that respective golf ball drop.
The conduct of these two golf ball drops, the determination of each
winner, and random drawing will be audited by a representative of an
independent accounting firm. All decisions and interpretations of rules
and regulations will be made by a representative of the Presenter, and
its judgment is final.
The Cincy Golf Ball Drop and its logo are trademarks of Presenter and
no other person or entity is authorized to copy or otherwise use them
without express written consent of Presenter.
Employees of Presenter and their respective immediate family are not
eligible to win. Winners must prove eligibility. A copy of these rules
and regulations is available from the Presenter at the address shown
below.
Waiver/Limitation of Liability When entering a specific golf ball drop
by purchasing a golf ball, entrants release Presenter and its member,
agents, employees, and other related entities, from any and all
liability with respect to the prize for each golf ball drop. By
entering the Cincy Golf Ball Drop, winners consent to the use of their
name, voice, photograph and/or likeness without limitation or
compensation, for advertising and/or compensation, for advertising
and/or trade purposes, except where prohibited by law
All federal, state, local laws and regulations apply, Void where
prohibited by law.
Notification of Winners The winners of the Cincy Ball Drop prizes will
be announced at the site and by telephone, email and/or mail. The
winners need not be present to win. Winners will be posted on www.cincygolfathon.com
within the week following October 2, 2010.
Taxes and IRS Rules Each golf ball drop prize winner will be required
to furnish their respective Social Security number before any prize is
awarded. According to the Internal Revenue Service notice 1340
Regarding Tax Exempt Organizations and raffle prizes, there may be tax
liability incurred by the winners. Presenter will be required to submit
IRS form W-2G and the winning entrant will need to complete Form 5754
prior to prize distribution.
The Smith Family Foundation will provide for and submit withholding
income tax equal to 25% ($1250 total) of the prize value of the $5,000
Cash Prize for both the Eagle and Pelican golf ball drop winners and
(and $12,500 total) of the prize value of the $50,000 Grand Prize for
both the Eagle and Pelican golf ball drop winners - but only in the
event that the contingency Grand Prize is awarded. See Contingency
Grand Prize notes below.
Special Notes: 1. $50,000 Contingency Grand Prize: The Grand Prize golf
ball number will be pre-selected from all golf balls sold, and will be
designated as the grand prize number. If one of the fifty (50) balls
closest to the target matches the pre-selected ball number, then the
Grand Prize of $50,000 will be awarded. Odds of winning are based on
the number of entries sold.
2. Verification Procedure: A hand held number verification unit
available from OddsOn Promotions, (OOP) will be provided by Presenter;
thus enabling the Presenter to determine and announce, whether or not
there is a winner, of either or both ball drops (Eagle,
Pelican)...immediately following both drops.
3. Event Changes or Postponement: Contest rules are subject to
modification by TSFF at anytime prior to the event.
If for any reason beyond the control of the Presenter such as weather
conditions, the Presenter determines not to conduct the drops on
October 2, 2010 the Presenter reserves the right to re-schedule the
ball drops within one week or to determine the winner of each separate
ball drop by raffle selection or by random selection.
For Questions Contact: The Smith Family Foundation Celebration of
Champions, 19448 Newcom Knoll Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, Phone:
812-537-4795, Fax: 812-537-9864, admin@smithfamilyfoundation.org
