Academy Sports & Outdoors Texas Slugger Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes")
Official RulesNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPACT YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED SOLELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND ENTRANTSS WAIVE THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT.
ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the United States, including its commonwealths, territories, and possessions (excluding New York and Florida) and Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec) who are eighteen (18) years of age (except in the case of residents of jurisdictions where the legal age of majority is greater than eighteen (18) years, such legal age of majority) or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and members of the same household (whether or not related) of Rangers Baseball LLC (“Sponsor” or “Texas Rangers”), the other MLB Entities, Academy LTD., d/b/a/ Academy Sports + Outdoors, and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, advertising and promotion agencies, and any other entity associated with the Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate or win a prize. “MLB Entities” means the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (“BOC”), its Bureaus, Committees, Subcommittees and Councils, the Major League Baseball Clubs (“Clubs”), MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (“MLB”), Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., The MLB Network, LLC, each of their parent, subsidiary, affiliated, and related entities, any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Clubs or the BOC, and the owners, general and limited partners, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, and agents of the foregoing entities. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, territory, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Void in New York, Florida, the Province of Quebec and where prohibited or restricted by law, rule, or regulation.
SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes period begins on April 5, 2021 at 5:01:00 p.m. Central Time (“CT”) and ends on October 3, 2021 at 11:59:59 p.m. CT (the “Sweepstakes Period”) and will be divided into individual entry periods as defined below.
ENTRY PERIOD(S): The Sweepstakes Period will be divided into individual entry periods applicable to every Texas Rangers home game played at Globe Life Field during the 2021 Major League Baseball regular season (each, a “Home Game”). There will be a maximum of 81 individual entry periods. Each individual entry period begins at the start of the inning of each applicable Home Game during the Sweepstakes Period in which the app game is announced over the Globe Life Field Public Address system and ends upon the conclusion of that inning of such Home Game (each, an “Entry Period”). Sponsor reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion the exact commencement and conclusion of each Entry Period and whether or not an Entry Period will occur.
HOW TO ENTER: There are two (2) ways to enter the Sweepstakes, via the MLB Ballpark mobile application (“App”) or by email. No other method of entry will be accepted. Limit one (1) Game Play (defined below) per Entry Period per person/App ID, regardless of method of entry. Additional Game Plays beyond the specified limit will be void. “Game Play” shall mean a Academy Sports & Outdoors pitch. Entries do not roll from one entry period to another. A separate entry is necessary for each entry period.
1. App Method. Entrant does not need to be physically located at Globe Life Field to enter the Sweepstakes via the App method. To enter the Sweepstakes via the App method, an entrant must (a) log on to the App, (b) choose the Texas Rangers as their favorite team, (c) visit the Academy Sports & Outdoors Texas Slugger module on the Texas Rangers Team Page during the applicable Entry Period, and (d) click on the Sweepstakes banners, buttons and/or links to access a Game Play and begin play. All Sweepstakes activity will be connected to each entrant’s App log-in. Entrants are solely responsible for Internet connectivity, software and/or hardware that may be required in order to participatein the Sweepstakes via the App entry method.
Entrants who enter via the App method may be given the option to receive (a) commercial emails from texasrangers.com and/or MLB and/or (b) push notifications via the App. However, eligibility to participate in the Sweepstakes is not dependent upon entrant’s consent to receive such emails, messages and updates, push notifications via the App, and consenting to receive such emails, mobile text messages and updates, push notifications via the App will not impact any entrant's chances of winning. Standard messaging rates apply to mobile text messages and updates. Check with your mobile service provider for more information.
2. Email Method. If you would like to enter the Sweepstakes without having to use the App, you may enter by emailing during the applicable Entry Period (i) your full name, address, city, state/territory/province and zip code, day and evening telephone numbers (including area codes) and date of birth; and (ii) the following statement: “I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the Sweepstakes Official Rules.” to [email protected] with the name of the Sweepstakes ("Choctaw Seventh Inning Scratcher Sweepstakes") as the subject line. Upon receipt of an email entry, Sponsor will play a Game Play on behalf of such entrant and use the email address from which entry is submitted to notify such entrant of the results of the a Game Play . Sponsor will use such email address from which entry is submitted for prize notification purposes only. Entrants are solely responsible for Internet connectivity, software and/or hardware that may be required in order to participate in the Sweepstakes via the email method.
GAME PLAY; WINNER(S): Upon accessing a Game Play via the App such entrants will need to digitally scratch off the Game Play to reveal whether he/she is a potential winner (i.e., by way of the display of a “win” message), and after submitting an entry via email such entrants will receive an email from Sponsor revealing whether he/she is a potential winner. Subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these Official Rules, each entrant who receives such a “win” message will be deemed a potential winner pending confirmation and verification of the entrant’s eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules (each a “Winner” and collectively, “Winners”). Odds of winning a Prize depend on the number of entries received during each Entry Period.
PRIZE(S): Eighty-one (81)prizes will be awarded during the Sweepstakes Period as follows and is subject to increase for forfeited Prizes and Home Game contingency*.
Each Winner will receive one (1) blue Texas Rangers cap (each, a “Prize” and collectively, the “Prizes”). Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Prize: $20; ARV of all Prizes awarded: $1,620
*Home Game Contingency: If, on an above Home Game Date, a Home Game is not played due to cancellation, there will be no Entry Period for such Home Game Date and, except for the final Home Game Date and except in the event of remaining 2021 regular season cancellation, the Prizes intended for such Home Game Date will instead be deposited into those to be awarded for other Entry Period(s); if a Home Game to be played on an above Home Game Date is rescheduled, the corresponding Entry Period will also be rescheduled to occur on the rescheduled Home Game date.
PRIZE CONDITIONS: The decisions of Sponsor are final and binding on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. All prize details shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any Prize (or portion thereof) with a prize of comparable or greater value at its sole and absolute discretion. Each Winner is fully responsible for any and all applicable federal, state, territory, provincial, and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes). All costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use which are not specifically included in the Prize description above, including but not limited to transportation, lodging, shipping, meals, gratuities, insurance, and other expenses, are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Prizes are non-transferable and non-assignable, with no cash redemptions except at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. Limit one (1) Prize per person, family, or household.
NOTIFICATION: Each potential winner will be notified (i) via in-App/ on screen notification if the App method was used to access a Game Play, or (ii) via email if the email method was used to participate in the Sweepstakes, as applicable, by Sponsor and/or MLB (the "Prize Notification"). Sponsor also reserves the right to contact winner(s) via email at such email address used for App log-in or email entry or via contact information submitted via email method, as applicable. In the event that any potential winner does not respond to such Prize Notification within three (3) business days or declines the Prize for any reason, a disqualification will result, and the Prize will be forfeited. Each potential winner may be required to submit his/her valid social security number and/or other identification to Sponsor and may be required to execute, have notarized and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability, and, unless prohibited by law, Publicity, within five (5) days of the Prize Notification. In the case of Canadian residents, the potential winner(s) will be required to answer correctly, without assistance of any kind (mechanical or otherwise), a time limited mathematical skill testing question which will be administered by Sponsor by telephone at a mutually agreeable time. Failure to submit any identification required by Sponsor or to return any required documents within the specified time period, the return of such documents, the Prize (or any portion thereof) or Prize Notification as undeliverable, or, in the case of Canadian residents, the failure to answer correctly the skill testing question as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion or noncompliance with these Official Rules may result in disqualification and Prize forfeiture. Forfeited Prizes will, where possible, be redeposited into the pool of Prizes available for the Sweepstakes and, time permitting, may be used in a subsequent Entry Period, if any, as (an) additional Prize(s) for such Entry Period.
SWEEPSTAKES ADMINISTRATION: Sponsor will be responsible for resolving any disputes and rules violations that arise in connection with the Sweepstakes. Sponsor's computer will be the official clock of the Sweepstakes. All decisions by Sponsor regarding the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding in all respects.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: By participating in the Sweepstakes, each earticipant (a) accepts and agrees to be bound by these Official Rules, including all entry requirements, and MLB’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use; and (b) gives his/her express permission to be contacted by MLB, Sponsor and/or its representatives for Sweepstakes administration purposes; and (c) waives any and all claims against the Released Parties (defined below). The MLB Entities, Apple, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Academy, LTD., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, Xcite Interactive, Inc., and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, trustees, subsidiaries, franchisees, assignees, affiliates, licensees, telecasters, sponsors, and advertising and promotional agencies, and each of their respective general and limited partners, members, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, employees, representatives, and contractors (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for stolen, late, incomplete, illegible, inaccurate, misdirected, lost, misrouted, scrambled, damaged, delayed, undelivered, mutilated, postage-due, or garbled entries, transmissions, email, or mail; lost, interrupted, or unavailable network, cable, satellite, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), wireless network, website, or other connections; availability, accessibility, miscommunications, or failures of computer, satellite, telephone, cable, or wireless transmissions or lines; computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures, or difficulties; wireless service congestion; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines, telephone systems, wireless towers, or cellular tower equipment; any error, omission, interruption, defect, or delay in wireless or other transmission, processing, or communication; printing, typographical, or other errors appearing within these Official Rules, in any Sweepstakes-related advertisements, or other materials; cancellation or postponement of any Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition; or any other errors, problems, or difficulties of any kind, whether human, mechanical, electronic, or other, relating to the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with administration of the Sweepstakes, processing of entries, announcement of the Winner(s), or any Sweepstakes-related materials. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users (e.g., hacking) or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes. Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to entrant’s or to any other person's computer and/or wireless device related to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the Sweepstakes website. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website; attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices; intend to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrant or any representative of Sponsor and/or MLB; or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void. Sponsor shall have the sole right to disqualify any entrant for violation of these Official Rules or any applicable laws relating to the Sweepstakes and to resolve all disputes in its sole discretion. Released Parties (a) make no warranty, guaranty, or representation of any kind concerning any Prize (or any portion thereof) and (b) disclaim any implied warranty. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
Sponsor and MLB reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, suspend, extend, or cancel the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) in the event Sponsor is prevented from executing the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein by any event beyond Sponsor’s control, including but not limited to: viruses, bugs and unauthorized human intervention; fire; flood; earthquake; explosion; public health epidemic or crisis; labor dispute or strike; act of God or public enemy; network or equipment failure; riot or civil disturbance; terrorist threat or activity; war (declared or undeclared); court order; or federal, state, or local government law, order, or regulation. Sponsor and MLB also reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, suspend, extend, or cancel the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) should virus, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes or events corrupt administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper operation of the Sweepstakes. In the event of cancellation, Sponsor may elect to identify the Winners and award the Prizes by judging all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to the time of cancellation. Sponsor also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes.
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR APP ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND, SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR WILL DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRANT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT AND SPONSOR, MLB, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY PERSON)S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Entries generated by a script, macro, or other mechanical or automated means will be disqualified. In the event of dispute as to the identity or eligibility of any potential winner based on email address, the winning entry will be declared made by the Authorized Account Holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry or associated with the App account used to submit the entry, provided he/she is eligible according to these Official Rules. The “Authorized Account Holder” is the natural person to whom the applicable ISP or other organization (such as a business or educational institution) has assigned the submitted email address for the domain associated with the such email address.
ARBITRATION; CLASS ACTION WAIVER: As a condition of entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that (a) any and all disputes, claims, controversies, or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes or any Prizes awarded (each, a "Claim") shall be (i) arbitrated on an individual basis only and shall not be consolidated or joined with or in any arbitration or other proceeding involving a Claim of any other party and (ii) settled by binding arbitration in New York County, New York before a single arbitrator appointed by JAMS in accordance with its then governing rules and procedures, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof; and (b) under no circumstance will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. For New Jersey residents, the limitations set forth above may be inapplicable where attorneys' fees, court costs, or other damages are mandated by statute. These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A, applicable to contracts entered into and performed exclusively in that State.
WINNER LIST: For the Winners’ names, mail a request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to be received no later than ninety (90) days after the end of the Sweepstakes Period of this Sweepstakes to: Choctaw Seventh Inning Scratcher Sweepstakes c/o Texas Rangers Baseball Club, 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011.
SPONSORS: The legal Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is Rangers Baseball LLC, 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011. The presenting Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is Academy, LTD., d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors.
The Sweepstakes is designed to increase consumer awareness of and interest in Major League Baseball. This Sweepstakes may not be used for, or in connection with, any form of gambling. All entry data provided via the App is provided to Sponsor and/or MLB. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Inc. Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion. Major League Baseball trademarks, service marks and copyrights are proprietary to the MLB Entities. All rights reserved.