MARQUEE SPORTS NETWORK
JUNIOR BROADCASTER CONTEST Presented by WINTRUST (THE “CONTEST”)
OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED DURING THE ENTRY PERIOD. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED SOLELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND ENTRANTS WAIVE THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT. TRAVEL NOT INCLUDED.

The purpose of the Contest is to highlight play-by-play calls of young Chicago Cubs fans on Marquee Sports Network programming. Showcase a Nominee’s (defined below) broadcasting talents by submitting a video of Nominee calling a Chicago Cubs play-by-play from a previously-recorded game (“Entry”). To submit an Entry, go to www.MarqueeSportsNetwork.com/JuniorBroadcaster, input all required data and upload video in accordance with these Official Rules to be eligible. Employees of Marquee Sports Network, LLC (“Sponsor”), or its designee (“Judges”), will select one (1) potential winner from all eligible Entries received during the Entry Period. Entries must be in the English language and/or include subtitles in the English language. The person nominated (“Nominee“) must be (a) a legal resident of the United States including its commonwealths, territories and possessions (collectively referred to herein as “states); and (b) fourteen (14) years of age or younger. Entries must be submitted by the parent/guardian of Nominee and who are eighteen (18) years of age or older (except in the case of legal residents of certain states/territories/ where the legal age of majority is greater than eighteen (18) years of age, such legal age of majority). Each entrant is entering the Contest on behalf of the Nominee featured in the Entry and will not him/herself be eligible to win or receive any prize.

ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is only open to legal residents of the United States including its commonwealths, territories and who are eighteen (18) years of age or older (except in the case of legal residents of certain states/territories/ where the legal age of majority is greater than eighteen (18) years of age, such legal age of majority) and are the parent/guardian of the Nominee. 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 Sponsor, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC (“Cubs”), Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”), 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 Contest are not eligible to participate or win a prize. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, territory, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Void where prohibited or restricted by law, rule or regulation.

ENTRY PERIOD: The Contest begins at 12:00 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) on March 28, 2024 and ends at 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2024 (“Entry Period”). You may enter the Contest via online entry only. No other method of entry will be accepted. Limit one (1) entry per Nominee.  Additional entries beyond the specified limit will be void. 

JUDGING: The Judges will judge all eligible Entries to determine one (1) potential winner based on the following criteria: Expression of passion for the Chicago Cubs (25%), On-camera presence (25%); Baseball analysis (25%) and Clarity of broadcast (25%). On or about July 15, 2024, one (1) potential winner will be selected by the Judges. Subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these Official Rules, the potential winner will be declared the official winner (“Winner”). For the avoidance of doubt, the entrant does not receive any prize and is entering the Contest on behalf of the Nominee. In the event of a tie for any potential winner, the score for On-camera presence will be used as the tiebreaker.

HOW TO ENTER: To enter the Contest, go to www.MarqueeSportsNetwork.com/JuniorBroadcaster during the Entry Period, click on the Contest banners, buttons and/or links to access the online entry form. By inputting all required data on the entry form, successfully uploading an Entry and transmitting a completed entry form during the Entry Period, the Nominee will be entered in the Contest. All information submitted online by entrants is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, Sponsor’s Terms and Conditions (accessible at https://sbgi.net/terms-conditions/) and Privacy Policy accessible at (https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/). Entrants must fully complete and submit all non-optional data requested on the entry form to be eligible. Incomplete and/or inaccurate entries are void. All online entries must include a valid email address for the entrant. Entrants to the Contest may be given the option to receive newsletter(s) and/or commercial email(s) from Sponsor; however, eligibility to participate in the Contest is not dependent upon entrant’s consent to receive such newsletter and/or emails and consenting to receive such newsletters and/or emails will not impact an entrant’s chances of winning. No other method of entry will be accepted.

PRIZE: One (1) Prize to be Awarded. One (1) Winner will receive a VIP Broadcaster Experience during one (1) 2024 Chicago Cubs regular season home game at Wrigley Field. One (1) Winner will receive the following:

• Four (4) tickets for Winner and Winner’s three (3) guests (one of which must be Winner’s parent/guardian) to attend one (1) Chicago Cubs regular season home game at Wrigley Field;
• Pre-game tour of Sponsor’s studio and game broadcast operations;
• Pre-game meet-and-greet with broadcasters;
• Interview on the pre-game show with Sponsor’s sideline reporter; and
• Opportunity to watch one (1) inning of the Game from the Marquee Sports Network broadcast booth.

Date of the Chicago Cubs game for prize redemption and seat location at the Game shall be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. (Approximate Retail Value of the prize: Three Hundred Dollars (“$300”).

PRIZE CONDITIONS: All prize details shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor. Nominee’s parent/guardian agrees to accept the Prize on behalf of Nominee. Nominee’s parent/guardian 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, meals, gratuities, insurance, and other expenses, are the sole responsibility of the Winner. TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING NOT INCLUDED. Except as noted above, the prize is non-transferable and non- assignable, with no cash redemptions except at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize (or any portion thereof) with a prize of comparable or greater value at its sole and absolute discretion.

Use of any Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition ticket is subject to the standard terms, conditions, and health and safety policies applicable to the ticket; see http://www.cubs.com/ticketback for details. Seat locations at the game/event/exhibition and, unless otherwise stated in the prize description, exact game/event/exhibition date shall be determined in the sole discretion of Sponsor. Winner’s guest(s) must be of legal age of majority in his/her(their) jurisdiction(s) of residence unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition dates and times are determined in the sole discretion of the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball and/or the applicable Club and may be subject to change. The terms and conditions of the tickets awarded as part of the prize will govern in the event a legal game/event/exhibition, as defined by Major League Baseball, is not played or held due to weather conditions, an act of God, an act of terrorism, civil disturbance, or any other reason. Winner and his/her guest(s) agree to comply with all applicable ballpark and venue regulations in connection with the prize; see cubs.com/ballpark for details. Sponsor and/or Cubs reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to the winner and/or his/her guest(s) who engage in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person at the game/event/exhibition. Released Parties (as defined below) will not be responsible for weather conditions; acts of God; acts of terrorism; civil disturbances; local, state, or federal regulation, order, or policy; work stoppage; epidemic, pandemic, or any other issue concerning public health or safety; or any other event outside of their control that may cause the cancellation or postponement of any Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition. Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition tickets awarded as prizes may not be resold, offered for resale, or used for any commercial or promotional purpose whatsoever. Any such resale or commercial or promotional use may result in disqualification and prize forfeiture, and may invalidate the license granted by the game/event/exhibition ticket.

NOTIFICATION: The parent/guardian of the potential winner will be notified via telephone at the number provided at the time of entry (the “Prize Notification“). In the event that the parent/guardian of the potential winner does not respond to the Prize Notification within three (3) days of the date of issuance or declines the prize for any reason, a disqualification will result, the prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential winner may be selected from among all remaining eligible entries received during the Entry Period, based on the Judges’ scores. The parent/guardian of the potential winner may be required to submit his/her valid social security number and/or other identification to Sponsor and may receive an IRS Form 1099 for any prize valued at $600 or greater. The parent/guardian of the potential winner may be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability and, unless prohibited by law, a Release of Publicity, within two (2) days of the date of issuance. Failure to submit any identification required by Sponsor or to return any required documents within the specified time period, noncompliance with these Official Rules, the return of Prize Notification or of the prize (or any portion thereof) as non-deliverable, may result in the potential winner’s disqualification and prize forfeiture and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, may cause an alternate potential winner to be selected from among all remaining eligible entries during the applicable Entry Period, based on the Judges’ scores.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY/PUBLICITY RELEASE: By entering the Contest, each entrant agrees to (a) be bound by these Official Rules, including all entry requirements, and (b) waive any and all claims against Sponsor, Cubs, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Wintrust, Twitter, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Apple, Inc., LinkedIn, and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, representatives, advertising and promotion agencies, and any other company associated with the Contest, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”) for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from participation in the Contest, receipt or use of any prize (or any portion thereof), or any travel or activity related thereto. By entering the Contest, each entrant gives his/her express permission to be contacted by Sponsor by telephone, email, and/or postal mail for Contest purposes. The parent/guardian of each Nominee, by entering this Contest, grants to Sponsor, and each of their respective designees the right to publicize his/her and the Nominee’s name, city and state of residence, prize information, photograph, voice, statements, and/or other likeness for advertising, promotional, trade, and any other purpose, in any media or format now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without limitation and without further compensation, consideration, permission or notification, unless prohibited by law.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: The decisions of Sponsor are final and binding on all matters relating to this Contest. 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 Contest-related advertisements, or other materials; or any other errors, problems, or difficulties of any kind, whether human, mechanical, electronic, or other, relating to the Contest, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with administration of the Contest, processing of entries, announcement of any winner, or any Contest-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 Contest. 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 Contest or downloading materials from or use of the Contest website. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Contest or website; attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices; intend to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrant or any representative of Sponsor; 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 Contest 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 reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, extend, or cancel the Contest (or any portion thereof) in the event Sponsor is prevented from executing the Contest as contemplated herein by any event beyond Sponsor’s control, including but not limited to: fire; flood; earthquake; explosion; public health crisis, pandemic or epidemic; 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 also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, extend, or cancel the Contest (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 Contest. In the event of cancellation, Sponsor may elect to identify the Winner and award the prize by way of random drawing from among 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 Contest.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONTEST OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS CONTEST 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 AND ITS 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, 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 such email address. ARBITRATION; CLASS ACTION WAIVER: As a condition of entering this Contest, each entrant agrees that (a) any and all disputes, claims, controversies, or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Contest 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 Cook County, Illinois 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.

WINNER LIST: For the name of the parent/guardian of the Winner, mail a request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to be received no later than ninety (90) days after the Entry Period to: Marquee Sports Network Junior Broadcaster Contest presented by Wintrust Winner List, c/o Marquee Sports Network, 3721 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613.

SPONSOR: The Sponsor of this Contest is Marquee Sports Network, LLC, 3721 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613.

All entry data provided via the online entry form is provided to Sponsor. This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Twitter, Inc., Facebook, Inc. Apple, Inc., LinkedIn, and are not participants in or sponsors of this promotion.