Business Race Rules

  1. The Entry Fee for the Business Race is a $150.00 donation to the Humane Society.
  2. “Top Duck in Town” award plaque will be given to the business that has the fastest duck.
  3. A “Peoples Choice” award plaque will also be given to the business that has the best decorated or designed duck. The public will have an opportunity to vote on Race Day from the finalists picked by the Duck Race Committee.
  4. You will receive your duck to decorate when the HSNMB receives your donation and we will pick up your Racer Duck by August 1, 2009 to display at our NMB Chamber of Commerce.
  5. There are no rules for designing/decorating except that:
    • You have to put your logo or business name somewhere on the duck
    • Be creative in a people and animal friendly manner. We want to make sure we have a humane Business Race.
  6. A "representative" duck will be placed in teh water for the Business Race, so do not worry about ruining your decorations.
  7. The businesses that participate will be placed on the HSNMB web page and will also be recognized through NMB Chamber of Commerce email blasts and newsletters.

Official rules and regulations for the Paws Across the Water Duck Race

  1. The race will take place at Barefoot Landing in the Intracoastal Waterway in North Myrtle Beach, SC on Saturday, September 12. All ducks will be provided by The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach (event organizer) and will remain the property of Great American Merchandising and Events (presenter).
  2. Approximately 5,000 ducks will be entered in the race.
  3. In the case of inclement weather, acts of God or other circumstances, the event organizer reserves the right to postpone or reschedule the race, or determine winners by a random drawing, in its sole discretion.
  4. Once the ducks are launched, participants may not interfere with any duck.
  5. A number will be attached to each duck relating to the number on an adoption certificate. Multiple duck entries from one ticket will be assigned additional numbers for identification. The personʼs name that appears on the adoption certificate corresponding to the first ducks in the order of retrieval will be awarded prizes.
  6. The entry portion of each adoption paper must be completely filled out and received by The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach prior to the start of the race for a ticket to be eligible to win a prize. Entrants assume the risk of non-delivery of any entries. All mailed entries not received on or before September 11, 2009 become tax-deductible donations to The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.
  7. The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, PO Box 3369, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 does request a donation of $5.00 per entry to benefit the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, a charitable organization under Section 501C (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  8. Winners must be 18 years of age or older and must prove eligibility. Members of the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach Board of Directors and employees are not eligible to win.
  9. Any and all taxes, tags, titles and similar fees are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winner must provide tax identification number to The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach for reporting income.
  10. By entering, entrants release The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach and its officers, staff, directors and other related entities from any and all liability with respect to prizes, and consents to the use of their names and likenesses without additional compensation.
  11. Chances of winning depend on the total number of qualified entries.
  12. This event is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
  13. The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach Executive Committee will make all decisions and interpretations of rules and regulations and its judgment is final.
  14. The logo and name of the Paws Across the Water Duck Race is a registered trademark and no other person or entity is authorized to copy or otherwise use it without the express consent of The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach and the Great American Duck Races.
  15. A copy of these rules and regulations is available by sending a written request and a self addressed, stamped envelope to The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach at the address listed in Item 7.
  16. Prize winners will be announced at the Paws Across the Water Duck Race awards ceremony on Saturday, September 12, 2009 following the conclusion of the race. Winners will, when necessary, also be notified by United States mail or by telephone. If winner does not claim his/her prize from The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach within 30 days after September 30, 2009, The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach will select a winner through a random drawing of entry tickets. All prizes will be awarded.
  17. The Paws Across the Water Derby Duck Race is a licensed fundraising event of GAME-Great American Merchandising and Events. The Logo and name Derby Duck Race/Turbo Turtle Trek are registered trademarks of GAME and cannot be used or copied without its written consent. For more information please log on to www.game-group.com or call 602-957-3825.
  18. Prizes have no cash value.