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To make skating events more interesting a proposing idea of having a sweepstake draw for participating skaters of events has been thought of.
To make skating events more interesting a proposing idea of having a sweepstake draw for participating skaters of events has been thought of.
'''(At this time, the rules and process of the sweepstakes are still being worked out and skaters are being asked for feedback. The implementation of the sweepstake events, is set for 2021)'''


== Process ==
== Process ==
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* No money can and or shall be involved in the sweepstake. ('''No purchase necessary''')
* No money can and or shall be involved in the sweepstake. ('''No purchase necessary''')
* The sweepstake '''shall not require''' purchases or commercial business requirements/obligations. ('''No element of consideration)'''
* The sweepstake '''shall not require''' purchases or commercial business requirements/obligations. ('''No element of consideration)'''
* Correctly answer a mathematical skill testing question in order to be eligible to enter and possibly win a prize.
* Correctly '''answer a mathematical skill testing question related to skating''' in order to be eligible to enter and possibly win a prize.
* '''Demonstrate required skating skill''' level in order to be able to participate in the event. ('''Pure chance is prohibited''')
* '''Demonstrate required skating skill''' level in order to be able to participate in the event and be eligible. (powerslide, slalom, jumps, etc). ('''Pure chance is prohibited''')
* Sweepstake goods shall only be donated to be available for the draw.
* Sweepstake items shall only be donated to be available for the draw.
* The skating event organizer cannot participate in the sweepstake as a contestant.
* The skating event organizer cannot participate in the sweepstake as a contestant.
* The sweepstake will always award the prize. The draw will be done from participating numbers according to skill and test.
* The sweepstake will always award the prize. The draw will be done from participating numbers according to skill and test demonstrated during the event
* Any skater that is part of the event in which participation occurred is eligible for the draw.
* Any skater that is part of the event in which participation occurred is eligible for the draw.
* No skater may win more than one prize in the month of the draw.
* No skater may win more than one prize in the month of the draw.
* Once a skater wins a prize, that skater is automatically removed from the subsequent draws for that same month.  
* Once a skater wins a prize, that skater is automatically removed from the subsequent draws for that same month. (Draw occurs during the last event of the month).
* Any skater may choose to give away their draw number to another skater.
* Any skater may choose to give away their draw number to another skater.
* Any skater can collect as many draw numbers as per event completed. (More skilled events attended equals to higher opportunities to win).
* Any skater can collect as many draw numbers as per event completed. (More skilled events attended equals to higher opportunities to win).
* To collect the prize, the winner must attend at least one of the next two following events to collect the prize that was won. If the winner misses any of those two following events, the winner loses ownership of the prize and the prize will then be available for a new sweepstake draw for the following month.
* To collect the prize, the winner must attend at least one of the next two following events to collect the prize that was won. If the winner misses any of those two following events, the winner loses ownership of the prize and the prize will then be available for a new sweepstake draw for the following month.
 
== Prizes ==
== Prizes ==
Sweepstake items must:
Sweepstake items must:
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Notice of events]]
* [[Notice of events]]
* [[Code of conduct]]
* [[Donate and support]]
* [[Agreement waiver and release of liability]]
* [[Agreement waiver and release of liability]]


== Links ==
== Links ==
* [https://www.canadawin.com/canadian-lotteries/what-is-a-sweepstake-and-how-to-run-one-in-canada The sweepstake laws in each Canadian province]
* [https://canadawin.com/canadian-lotteries/what-is-a-sweepstake-and-how-to-run-one-in-canada The sweepstake laws in each Canadian province]
* [https://zvulony.ca/2011/articles/internet-law/legal-requirements-for-raffles-in-canada Legal requirements for raffles and contests in Canada]
* [https://zvulony.ca/2011/articles/internet-law/legal-requirements-for-raffles-in-canada Legal requirements for raffles and contests in Canada]


* [https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/canada-sweepstakes-and-contests-for-canadian-residents-882741 Canada Sweepstakes and Contests for Canadian Residents]
* [https://thebalanceeveryday.com/canada-sweepstakes-and-contests-for-canadian-residents-882741 Canada Sweepstakes and Contests for Canadian Residents]
* [https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/sweepstake-laws-in-the-us-and-canada-running-a-legal-sweepstake-4590248 sweepstake Laws in the US and Canada: How to Run a Legal sweepstake]
* [https://thebalanceeveryday.com/sweepstake-laws-in-the-us-and-canada-running-a-legal-sweepstake-4590248 sweepstake Laws in the US and Canada: How to Run a Legal sweepstake]
* [https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/guide-to-contests-sweepstakes-and-lotteries-896872 Contests, Sweepstakes, and Lotteries: What You Need to Know]
* [https://thebalanceeveryday.com/guide-to-contests-sweepstakes-and-lotteries-896872 Contests, Sweepstakes, and Lotteries: What You Need to Know]
* [http://www.mardenkane.com/articles/skill-testing-question-canada-required.html Skill Testing Question in Canada: Why Is It Required?]
* [http://mardenkane.com/articles/skill-testing-question-canada-required.html Skill Testing Question in Canada: Why Is It Required?]
* [https://www.cwilson.com/be-a-winner-complying-with-canadian-contest-laws Be a Winner: Complying with Canadian Contest Laws]
* [https://cwilson.com/be-a-winner-complying-with-canadian-contest-laws Be a Winner: Complying with Canadian Contest Laws]


* [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/page-47.html#docCont Criminal code PART VII. Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting]. Interpretation and definitions.
* [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/page-47.html#docCont Criminal code PART VII. Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting]. Interpretation and definitions.
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