STAR 101.5’s 19th Annual Wiener Dog Races Online Entry, Fan Favorite, and Wiener Dog Rally Official Contest Rules
Who Can Enter/Participate
1. To be eligible to participate in this contest, entrants must be U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older, own a purebred Dachshund (hereafter referred to as the “Dog” or “Dogs”), and reside in Western Washington (Snohomish, Thurston, Kitsap, Island, Pierce, Mason, Jefferson, Skagit, Kittitas, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Cowlitz, Whatcom, San Juan, Clallam and King Counties). The top two (2) wiener Dogs from the 2014 STAR 101.5 Wiener Dogs Race at Emerald Downs automatically receive participating spots in the 2015 Wiener Dogs Race.
2. Employees of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Sinclair Radio of Seattle, LLC, and any other company which owns, programs or provides other services to radio broadcast station KPLZ-FM (the “Station”), KOMO, KVI, KUNS, Emerald Downs (the “Sponsor”), Neighborhood Grills, New York Cupcakes, Trophies2Go, Willows Lodge, Natural Balance Pet Food, contest software providers, their affiliated companies, advertising and promotion agencies, any and all local television broadcast and cable stations, local radio and other media companies, and the immediate family members of each are ineligible. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, grandparents, parents, siblings, children and grandchildren.
How to Enter/Participate
(a) No purchase is necessary to enter. Only one (1) entry per person.
(b) There are two (2) ways to enter and three (3) opportunities for your purebred Dachshund to possibly participate in the Wiener Dog Race:
1) To enter via online entry, log onto www.STAR1015.com to access the contest page. Complete the online entry form with your name, address, phone, date of birth, briefly answer questions about your purebred Dachshund, and submit.
2) All remaining valid entries from the online contest not selected as participants or alternates will be automatically entered by the Station into the Fan Favorite Vote, as further described below.
3) Any purebred Dachshund not randomly selected to participate may register to race in person at the Wiener Dog Rally at KOMO Plaza on Thursday, July 9, 2015 or by pre-registering by logging onto www.STAR1015.com to access the contest page. Complete the online registration form with your name, address, phone, date of birth, briefly answer questions about your purebred Dachshund, and submit.
No mechanically reproduced or completed entries will be accepted.
(c) Entries for the online contest will be received by the Station between Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. PDT and 11:59 p.m. PDT on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Online pre-registration for the Wiener Dog Rally begins at 7:00 a.m. PDT on Monday, June 29, 2015 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. In person registration for the Wiener Dog Rally begins at 11:00 a.m. PDT at KOMO Plaza on Thursday, July 9, 2015. All Dogs must be registered by 12:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, July 9, 2015 in order to compete in the Rally. Station is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries, for printing errors, server unavailability, computer or any other electronic malfunction.
(d) All online entries received that are mutilated, tampered with, incorrect, illegible, or from ineligible entrants will be void. All entries become the property of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc. and the Station and will not be acknowledged or returned.
(e) There will be a total of twenty four (24) participating Dogs and two (2) alternates participating in the Weiner Dog Race, as follows:
1) On June 29, 2015, nineteen (19) participant Dogs will be selected by random drawing from among valid entries received online;
2) On June 29, 2015, two (2) alternate Dogs will be randomly selected from among the remaining valid entries received online;
3) On July 8, 2015, one participating Dog will be determined based on Fan Favorite voting results, as further described below;
4) On July 9, 2015, two (2) participating Dogs will be determined at the Weiner Dog Rally Qualifying Race, as further described below; and
5) The top two (2) Dogs from the 2014 STAR 101.5 Wiener Dogs Race at Emerald Downs are automatically entered as participants.
Participants and alternates selected from the online contest and from the Fan Favorite Contest will be notified by phone. Participants selected from the Wiener Dog Rally will be notified in person. Each of the participants and alternates will receive a prize.
(f) Fan Favorite Vote. All remaining valid online entries received by the Station will be automatically entered into the Fan Favorite Vote. Between Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. PDT and Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. PDT, listeners will be asked to vote online for their Fan Favorite wiener Dog. Voting is limited to one vote per Upickem account holder per day. Duplicate votes will be disqualified. On Wednesday, July 8, 2015 after 8:00 a.m. PDT, the Station will determine one (1) participating winner based on the entry with the most valid votes. Entrants are prohibited from obtaining votes by offering prizes or other inducements to members of the public, vote farming, vote purchasing, or any other activity that artificially inflates such entrant’s votes as determined by Station in its sole discretion. In the event of a tie, one (1) winner will be randomly selected from among the tied entrants. The Station reserves the right to determine in its sole and absolute discretion whether the online votes are valid, and may disqualify any duplicate votes. Multiple and/or irregular votes or multiple votes from the same user or users, including but not limited to, votes generated by a robotic, programmed, script, macro, other automated means or other source will be considered invalid.
(g) Wiener Dog Rally Event. On Thursday, July 9, 2015, the Station will conduct qualifying heats of all Dogs registered for the Weiner Dog Rally. Eligible entrants may enter as described in subparagraph (b) (3) above. All participating Dog owners must sign a release and affidavit of liability at the Rally to participate, as further described in subparagraph (i) below. Participants are responsible for keeping their Dog in the designated holding areas when not racing. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and owner may be asked to take his/her Dog out of the venue. Owner(s) are responsible for all basic needs of their Dog including: disposal of waste and supplying food/water if necessary. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and owner may be asked to take his/her Dog out of the venue. Owner(s) are responsible for behavior of themselves and
dogs including but not limited to biting, viciousness, and poor sportsmanship. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and owner may be asked to take his/her Dog out of the venue.
(h) Wiener Dog Rally Races. Up to twelve (12) Dogs at a time will race (number of qualifying heats dependent on number of entrants), from which the fastest Dogs of each qualifying heat will advance to a final heat of up to twelve (12) Dogs. During the heat races, one (1) owner will be placed at the starting line with the wiener Dog and a second person (owner must bring second person) will be placed at the finish line. When the race begins, signaled by a cue from the announcer, the individual on the start line will release the Dog. The individual on the finish line will encourage the Dog to run to them in any way that they wish (i.e. wave a toy, call the Dog, have a treat) but cannot cross the line or move toward the Dog in any way. No noisemakers (i.e. whistles, horns) are permitted. The individual standing at the starting line with the Dog is also not allowed to move from the starting line (owners are not allowed to run with the Dogs, unless the race officials give permission) until the racing heat is finished. The wiener Dog race will be approximately 60-100 feet in length, rain or shine. Any Dog not at the start line at the appointed time will be disqualified from competing in the race. The Dog may also be disqualified if the Dog’s name is called and the Dog is not in the holding area. This applies even if the Dog was initially checked in on time but not present when needed for the race. Each heat will be judged by a panel of three (3) judges comprised of Station and Sponsor personnel based on when the Dogs completely cross the finish line. On Thursday, July 9, 2015, the judges will determine two (2) winners from the final heat based on the criterion set forth above. The decisions of the judges shall be final.
(i) All Wiener Dog Rally and Wiener Dog Race participants and alternates must sign and return a liability release, indemnification, and affidavit of eligibility, certifying that his/her participating Dog is current on all shots including a Rabies vaccination, and proof that his/her Dog is purebred Dachshund, either via AKC/UKC paperwork or through a letter from a licensed veterinarian, which must be received by Monday, July 6, 2015 (for participants selected via online entry) or by Friday, July 10, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. PDT (for participants selected via the Fan Favorite Contest or the Wiener Dog Rally).
(j) If a Wiener Dog Race participant cannot be notified within two (2) days or does not timely sign and return the liability release, indemnification, and affidavit of eligibility, and proof that his/her Dachshund is purebred, then the Dog’s spot in the race and prize will be forfeited, and the spot in the race and prize will be awarded to the first alternate. An additional alternate Dog will then be randomly selected from among remaining valid online entries.
The Prizes
1. Participating and Alternate Dog Prizes. Each of the twenty four (24) participating Dog owners and two (2) alternate owners will receive the following prizes: A) A $50 gift certificate to Neighborhood Grills. B) A participation medal from Trophies2Go. Due to the nature of the prize, a value cannot be determined. C) A gift certificate redeemable for a 6 pack of cupcakes from New York Cupcakes, valued at $18. D) Four (4) tickets to Emerald Downs on Sunday, July 12, 2015, valued at $28. E) A Natural Balance Pet Foods prize pack, valued at $50. The total prize package is valued at $146. Additionally, each of the twenty four (24) participating Dogs will receive a spot in the 19th Annual STAR 101.5 Wiener Dog Races at Emerald Downs on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Due to the nature of the prize, a value cannot be determined. The Official Wiener Dog Race Rules are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. Wiener Dog Race Prizes.
- One (1) grand prize winner will receive the following prizes: A) An overnight stay for two (2) at Willows Lodge, including one (1) night’s hotel accommodations (one Nicer style room, double occupancy), a $100 dining credit to the Barking Frog, and a 60-minute couples massage. Advance reservations are required. Reservations are subject to room and rate availability and blackout dates apply. Hotel package is not applicable towards contracted rates with any other offer or for groups and does not include room taxes, any other meals, transportation, gratuities, baggage fees, miscellaneous fees or other expenses. Package is valid through July 12, 2016. Hotel package is valued at $750. B) A $200 gift certificate to Neighborhood Grills. C) A gift certificate redeemable for one (1) dozen cupcakes each month for one (1) year from New York Cupcakes, valued at $420. D) A Natural Balance Pet Foods gift basket, valued at $150. E) A guaranteed spot in the 20th Annual STAR 101.5 Wiener Dog Races, should they take place. Due to the nature of the prize, the value cannot be determined. F) A first place trophy from Trophies2Go. Due to the nature of the prize, the value cannot be determined. The total grand prize package is valued at $1,520.
- One (1) second place winner will receive the following prizes: A) A $100 gift certificate to Neighborhood Grills. B) A gift certificate redeemable for a six (6) pack of cupcakes each month for one (1) year from New York Cupcakes, valued at $216. C) A guaranteed spot in the 20th Annual STAR 101.5 Wiener Dog Races, should they take place. Due to the nature of the prize, the value cannot be determined. D) A Natural Balance Pet Foods gift basket, valued at $100. E) A second place trophy from Trophies2Go. Due to the nature of the prize, the value cannot be determined. The total second place prize package is valued at $416.
3. The grand prize and second place winners of the Weiner Dog Race will be notified in person at Emerald Downs. Winners must sign and return a release and affidavit of eligibility immediately following the race on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Winners will receive their prizes in person at Emerald Downs on Sunday, July 12, 2015.
4. There will be no substitutions or cash alternatives for prizes except at the sole discretion of Station. The Station has the right to substitute a prize of similar value. No sale, transfer, or assignment of prizes is allowed.
5. Each participating Dog’s owner is responsible for paying all local, county, state and federal taxes on prizes based on the estimated retail value of the prizes as set forth in these rules. Owners must complete and sign a Form W-9.
6. Sinclair Radio of Seattle, LLC, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., and Sinclair Television Group, Inc., are not liable if the provider of any part of the prize fails to satisfy its obligations to furnish its portion of the prize.
7. Sinclair Radio of Seattle, LLC, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., and Sinclair Television Group, Inc., are not responsible for any liability arising directly or indirectly from the award or use of the prize.
8. In claiming your prize, you acknowledge that Sinclair Radio of Seattle, LLC, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., and Sinclair Television Group, Inc., have the right to publicize your name, character, likeness, photograph, voice and the fact that you are the winner for promotional purposes without financial remuneration.
Odds of Winning/Miscellaneous
1. Odds of winning the online contest depend on the number of entries received. Odds of winning the Fan Favorite Contest depend on the number of votes received. Odds of winning the Weiner Dog Race are 1 in 24.
2. Complete contest rules are available Monday through Friday during normal business hours at STAR 101.5, 140 4th Avenue North, Suite 340, Seattle, WA 98109, and on the Station’s website www.STAR1015.com.
3. For a list of participants, send a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope to STAR 101.5 ATTN: 19th Annual Wiener Dog Races Participants, by Monday, August 3, 2015.
4. This contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Sinclair Radio of Seattle, LLC, Emerald Downs, Neighborhood Grills, New York Cupcakes, Trophies2Go, Willows Lodge, Blue Dog Bakery, and contest software providers accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by or resulting from the acceptance, possession or use of any prize awarded hereunder.
5. Station cannot be held liable for any lost or stolen entries, prizes or contest information.
6. Station reserves the right to make rules and contest changes, and change the aforementioned contest dates.
EXHIBIT A
OFFICIAL WIENER DOG RACE RULES
(a) Only pre-determined Dachshunds (hereafter referred to as the “Dog” or “Dogs”) may race.
(b) Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m. PDT on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Emerald Downs at the STAR 101.5 tent. All Dogs must be checked-in with Station personnel by 2:30 p.m. PDT on Sunday, July 12, 2015 in order to race. Any Dog not checked in by 2:30 p.m. PDT may be disqualified and replaced with an alternate. Any Dog not at the start line at the appointed time will be disqualified from competing in the race. The Dog may also be disqualified if the Dog’s name is called and Dog is not in the holding area and he or she will be replaced with an alternate. This applies even if the Dog was initially checked in on time but not present when needed for the race.
(c) There will be a total of twenty four (24) participants and two (2) alternates at the Wiener Dog Race at Emerald Downs. The Station and sponsors will conduct two (2) qualifying heats and one (1) championship heat. Twelve (12) Dogs will be randomly selected in advance by Station personnel to compete in each qualifying heat, with the first six (6) Dogs to completely cross the finish line from each qualifying heat advancing to the championship heat, for a total of twelve (12) Dogs. One (1) Dog who is the first to completely cross the finish line in the championship heat wins the grand prize. One (1) Dog who is the second to completely cross the finish line in the championship heat wins the runner-up prize.
(d) During the heat races, one (1) owner will be placed at the starting gate with the Dog and a second person (owner must bring second person) will be placed at the finish line. When the race begins, signaled by a bell, the individual on the start line will release the Dog. The individual on the finish line may encourage the Dog to run to them in any way that they wish (i.e. wave a toy, call the Dog, have a treat) but cannot cross the line or move toward the Dog in any way. No noisemakers (i.e. whistles, horns) are permitted. The individual standing in the starting gate with the Dog is not allowed to move from the starting gate (owners are not allowed to run with the Dogs, unless the race officials give permission) until the racing heat is finished. The Wiener Dog Race will be approximately 60-100 feet in length and will be held on the actual race track at Emerald Downs, rain or shine. Any Dog not at the start line at the appointed time will be disqualified from competing in the race. The Dog may also be disqualified if the Dog’s name is called and the Dog is not in the holding area. This applies even if the Dog was initially checked in on time but not present when needed for the race. Each heat will be judged by a panel of three (3) judges comprised of Station and Sponsor personnel based on when the Dogs completely cross the finish line. On Sunday, July 12, 2015, the judges will determine two (2) winners from the final heat based on the criterion set forth above. The decisions of the judges shall be final. All owners are responsible for keeping their Dog in the designated holding areas when not racing. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and owner may be asked to take his/her Dog out of the venue. Owner(s) are responsible for all basic needs of their Dog including: disposal of waste and supplying food/water if necessary. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and owner may be asked to take his/her Dog out of the venue. Owner(s) are responsible for behavior of themselves and Dogs including but not limited to biting, viciousness, and poor sportsmanship. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and owner may be asked to take his/her Dog out of the venue.
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