As with any competition, here are the terms and conditions for entering.
COMPETITION RULES AND PRIZES
COMPETITION RULES AND PRIZES
1. All contests must be held indoor without any wind.
2. The Pilots shall each construct a paper plane (“Paper Plane”) to fly in the Competition.
3. Red Bull and its designated representatives shall be the sole and final arbiter of whether the Paper Plane entered into the Competition by the Pilot complies with the Competition Rules, in particular rule 5, and shall at all times retain the right to refuse or withdraw the entry of any Pilot whose Paper Plane or entry does not comply with these, or any other, requirements.
4. The Paper Plane must be thrown, and entirely propelled, by hand. No external, unorthodox or artificial means of propulsion will be permitted.
5. The Competition shall test the skills of the Pilot and their Plane in one of three different divisions (“Divisions”), being:
i. LONGEST DISTANCE: Any Paper Plane entered into this division of the Competition by the Pilot shall be constructed entirely from a single sheet of standard A4 paper (210mm × 297mm) provided by Red Bull at the site. Without limiting this clause, no use of scissors, glue, paperclips or staples will be permitted. The aircraft must be launched by one Pilot throwing the aircraft unaided from behind a straight line marked on the ground (“Launch Line”). Stepping over the Launch Line leads to an invalid attempt. The Pilot may only move over the Launch Line, after the Paper Plane hits the ground or any object. Two trials per Pilot are allowed. Different planes can be used, the better attempt counts. The distance will be measured with a standardised tape measure or laser/video facility from the base point on the Launch Line to the first point the Paper Plane hits the ground or any object. The distance will be counted in centimetres.
ii. LONGEST AIRTIME: Any Paper Plane entered into this division of the Competition by the Pilot shall be constructed entirely from a single sheet of standard A4 paper (210mm × 297mm) provided by Red Bull at the site. Without limiting this clause, no use of scissors, glue, paperclips or staples will be permitted. Paper Planes must be built at the site with the provided paper. The aircraft must be launched by one Pilot throwing the aircraft unaided, in a reasonably static position with both feet firmly on the ground, from behind the Launch Line. A run-up or fast walk as part of the launch is not permitted, nor is the use of ramps or similar devices. Two trials per Pilot are allowed. Different planes can be used, the better attempt counts. The airtime will be calculated from the time the Paper Plane leaves the Pilot’s hand to the time it hits the ground or any object. Airtime will be counted in tenth of seconds.
iii. AEROBATIC FLIGHT: The body of the Paper Plane entered into this division of the Competition by the Pilot shall be constructed from paper, but there are no restrictions with regards to paper quality, size, construction technique and support material. Planes are not allowed to be remote controlled or use stored energy (battery etc). Ready-made planes can be brought along to this division of the Competition. There are no limitations in relation to the Pilot’s body style while throwing. Each Pilot has a time period of one minute to perform in front of the Judging Panel. This minute includes time allowed for creative performance as well as the flight itself. Each Judge can award a point score of 1 to a maximum of 10. The Judging Panel will consist of three Judges, where each Judge will be judging a different criterion – construction of the Paper Plane, flight performance and creativity. The addition of the three scores will form the total point score awarded to the Pilot (out of a maximum point score of 30).
6. Each Pilot may enter only one Division in the Competition unless otherwise agreed by Red Bull.
7. All Pilots shall conduct themselves in a fair and sporting manner; no cheating will be tolerated.
8. Judges and Judging Panels for each event shall be composed of individuals entirely of Red Bull’s choosing and at their sole discretion.
9. All Discipline Rules:
i. If a Paper Plane hits a structure it is automatically a foul throw and nothing is recorded;
ii. If a Paper Plane flies outside the flight zone it is automatically a foul throw and nothing is recorded;
iii. Pilots must wait until instructed before entering the flight zone;
iv. If any spectator or Pilot interferes with a Pilot or Paper Plane, that Pilot shall be entitled to another throw.
10. The Competition shall operate in a three round format:
i. The first round of the Competition shall involve separate events held at 30 individual university campuses across Australia (“Regional Heat/s”), the dates and locations of the Regional Heats are specified on the Red Bull Australia website (www.redbull.com.au).
ii. The second round of the Competition shall involve a national event held in Sydney, at a location to be confirmed by Red Bull, on 17 October 2008 (“National Final”). Pilots in the National Final shall comprise the winners selected by Red Bull from the Regional Heats.
iii. The third round of the Competition shall be the world final of the Competition, to be held in Hangar 7, Salzburg, Austria in April 2009 (“World Final”). Pilots in the World Final shall comprise the winners selected by Red Bull from the National Final, along with other international winners.
11. Each Regional Heat will be divided into three Divisions, with winners to be determined (at the absolute discretion of Red Bull’s designated judges) from each of the Divisions.
12. In each Regional Heat, the Pilots with the highest scores in each of the Divisions will receive the following prizes (“Regional Prizes”), in accordance with their placing in their Division:
i. First Prize: Aviator Sunglasses, Model Plane, 24-pack of Red Bull product (approximate value $170);
ii. Second Prize: 12-pack of Red Bull product (approximate value $30);
iii. Third Prize: 4-pack of Red Bull product (approximate value $10).
13. In addition to their Regional Prize, all Pilots who obtain first place in a Division of a Regional Heat (30 Pilots per Division, 90 Pilots overall) will be placed into a pool of candidates (“National Pool”) to be considered to attend the National Final.
14. Red Bull shall select 10 top Pilots per Division (30 Pilots overall) from the National Pool to attend the National Final. Winning Pilots shall be selected at Red Bull’s absolute discretion, based on each Pilot’s results in their Division at the Regional Heats. Chosen Pilots shall be announced and notified on Friday 3 October 2008.
15. Those Pilots chosen to attend the National Final shall receive, in addition to their Regional Prize:
i. admission to the National Finals; and
ii. arranged transport, food and one night’s accommodation in Sydney, as determined by Red Bull (approximate value $1350).
16. Pilots at the National and World Final shall compete in the same Division as they competed in at the Regional Heats.
17. The National Final will also be divided into three Divisions, with winners to be determined (at the absolute discretion of Red Bull’s designated judges) from the same Divisions as employed at the Regional Heats.
18. At the completion of the National Final, Red Bull shall determine the overall winner (“National Champion”) of each Division.
19. In the National Final, the Pilots with the highest scores in each of the Divisions will receive the following prizes (“National Prizes”), in accordance with their placing in their Division:
i. First Prize: All expenses paid trip to Austria for the World Paper Wings Final (approximate value $6000);
ii. Second Prize: Flight in the Red Bull stunt plane (approximate value $650);
iii. Third Prize: 2 tickets to special event in their state, as specified by Red Bull (approximate value $300).
20. First Prize: The National Champion of each Division shall be invited by Red Bull to represent Australia by competing in the World Finals in April 2009 and receive the National Champion’s Prize. This Prize shall include the following benefits, as determined by Red Bull:
i. admission to the World Finals;
ii. return economy flights to Salzburg;
iii. all transfers;
iv. accommodation and meals; and
v. an Australian team uniform.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Entry to the Competition is only open to Australian residents aged over 16 years.
2. Pilots must be a current student of the University hosting the respective Regional Heat and have registered prior to the start of commencement of the Division in which they will be competing.
3. Employees (and their immediate families) of Red Bull and agencies associated with the Competition are ineligible to enter.
4. Red Bull reserves the right to change the Competition format for any reason including, but not limited to, weather, number of entries, time constraints or any unforeseen incidents.
5. Prizes at any Competition related event may not be exchanged for cash.
6. All winners must be in attendance at the relevant presentations to be awarded their prizes.
7. The Rules and Prizes of the World Finals will be provided to the National Champions at a date after the National Final.
8. To be entitled to receive the National Champion’s Prize, the National Champion must possess a current Australian passport in their name.
9. If for any reason, the National Champion from a particular Division is unable to attend the World Finals, the second-place getter in that Division shall attend in their place, and so forth should that individual be unable to attend.
10. In the event that a winner of a prize is under the age of 18 years, the prize will only be awarded to the winner if the winner provides written and signed consent from their parent/guardian, permitting them to participate in the prize. This consent is in addition to the waiver of liability and indemnity that is required to be signed by the winner’s parent/guardian.
11. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the Finalists or eventual winners. Red Bull’s decision in relation to all matters pertaining to the Competition is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
12. If for any reason a winner does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by Red Bull, then the prize or that element of the prize will be forfeited.
13. If any prize (or part of any prize) is unavailable, Red Bull, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification. Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
14. Red Bull collects personal information in order to conduct the Competition and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties. By entering the Competition, unless otherwise advised by the Pilot, each Pilot consents to the information they submit with their entry being entered into a database and Red Bull may use this information (in any media for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes, without restriction, and without any further reference or payment or other compensation to the Pilot. All personal details of the Pilots will be stored at the office of Red Bull. A request to access, update or correct any information should be directed to that office. For further information on Red Bull's privacy policy, refer to the Privacy section of our website: www.redbull.com.au
15. Red Bull reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and Pilot (including a Pilot’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any Pilot who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms or who tampers with the entry process. Failure by Red Bull to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
16. It is a condition of entry that the Pilot agrees to their image, and/or voice, as recorded, photographed or filmed during the Competition (including but not limited to as part of the Competition), may be broadcast or published by Red Bull worldwide in any media, including but not limited to, television, radio, internet, newspapers, magazines, or any other advertising or marketing in connection with this Competition and/or any future event, and the Pilots will not be entitled to any fee for such use. Pilots consent to any use of the above created materials in a way which may otherwise infringe their moral rights pursuant to the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
17. If the Competition is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of Red Bull, Red Bull reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) to disqualify any Pilot; or (b) to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the Competition, as appropriate.
18. Any cost associated with accessing the Competition website is the Pilot’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.
19. Without in anyway limiting any other provision in these Terms, and except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, Red Bull and Competition organisers (including their respective officers, employees and agents) exclude all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the Competition, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under Red Bull’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by Red Bull) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of Red Bull; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms; (e) if the Competition is cancelled for any reason beyond the reasonable control of Red Bull; (f) any tax liability incurred by a winner or Pilot; (g) participation in the Competition; or (h) use of, or participation in the prize.
20. As a condition of participating in the Competition or taking a prize, the individual must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by Red Bull / Prize Supplier / Competition organisers in their absolute discretion including but not limited to a waiver and release form. If the individual is under 18 years of age, his or her parent or guardian must sign any legal documentation on his or her behalf.
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