Gatorade Free Flow Tour (GFFT) participants must complete three (3) forms: GFFT Entry Form, Alli Liability/Publicity Release, Host Venue Waiver to be signed by contestant’s parent or legal guardian on site or be notarized if contestant is under 18 years of age. Forms are available online at www.gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at host parks two weeks prior to their scheduled contest. Check out website for the list of participating parks and contest dates. In addition, contestants must pay contest fee if applicable prior to the admittance to the park

ELIGIBILITY

The GFFT is open to skateboarders 18 years of age or younger, and BMX riders 21 years of age or younger on the day of the regional event, male or female. All competitors must be of Amateur Status. Contest is open to competitors from any country; however Alli will only provide flights to the finals from airports within the USA. The Junior Jam is dedicated to beginner skateboarders and BMX riders age 12 and under. Winners of the Junior Jam do not qualify for the GFFT Finals. Employees and immediate family of Alli, Gatorade, Fuse, any participating partner of the GFFT are not eligible to compete.

AMATEUR vs. PRO

All GFFT competitors must be considered an amateur athlete to participate in the event. The following guidelines determine amateur eligibility:

* If you have competed in a Dew Tour event, including Open Qualifiers, you are considered a professional. The only exception would be if you have ever received a special invitation from the Dew Tour –as an amateur- and you maintained your amateur status.
* Any participant, including winners, of past Free Flow Tour stops are eligible to compete as long as they have maintained an amateur status and meet all other requirements.
* If you have competed in a professional contest and accepted prize money you are considered a professional.

Alli and GFFT Management will confirm an athlete’s amateur status prior to each contest and will notify participants if they are NOT eligible to compete. Alli and GFFT Management reserve the right to further look into an athlete’s amateur status following each GFFT event and prior to the GFFT Finals. Alli and GFFT Management reserve the right to disqualify an athlete at any time if they do not adhere to the guidelines stated above.

COMPETITOR RULES

These rules are general guidelines for competing at the GFFT. Rules are subject to change and can vary at each park. The GFFT and it’s host parks reserve the right to amend the rules if need be.

* Contestants must abide by park policy on helmets and clothing while on park.
* No stickers are to be placed anywhere on the park. Doing so will forfeit your spot in the GFFT with no refund. Stickers are only allowed on your personal property.
* Cursing, fighting, or rough play is not permitted at any GFFT event.
* All contestants must respect the direction of the park staff.
* There is to be no skating or riding on obstacles unless designated as your warm-up, your heat, or an open session.
* Please respect others and be aware of your surroundings as to avoid collision.
* All competitors must have filled out and signed all appropriate paperwork including the liability release waiver to enter.

PRIZES

Prizing (TBD) will be handed out to the top 3 winners from the GFFT Skate and BMX Vert and Park competitors, and the Junior Jam winner. Prizing will be provided by the GFFT partners.

The winners of the GFFT Skate and BMX Vert and Park competitions will receive the following:

* Two (2) nights standard occupancy hotel accommodations. * Transportation to/from airport, hotel, and venue. * Four (4) meals. * If competitor is under the age of 18 on the day of departure a guardian or chaperone will be accommodated in the same terms.

The winners of the Gatorade Free Flow Finals win:

* A trip to Orlando, FL to the Dew Tour’s PlayStation Pro.
* Earn entry into the prelims against the pros.
* Standard occupancy hotel accommodations during the duration of the event.
* Transportation to/from airport, hotel, and venue.
* Two (2) meals per event day.
* If competitor is under the age of 18 on the day of departure a guardian or chaperone will be accommodated in the same terms.
All travel must be taken on dates specified by GFFT. No alternate travel dates available. If winner is unable to travel on the dates designated by GFFT then the trip prize will be forfeited in its entirety with no compensation being paid in exchange. Therefore, GFFT reserves the right to hand the trip to the runner up of the event that generated the winner.

No responsibility is assumed by GFFT for any travel delays or travel cancelations. Any expenses incurred by the winner that are not specifically included in the trip prize description above are the sole responsibility of the winner. Any difference between stated approximate value and actual value of the trip prize will not be awarded.

No substitution of prize is offered, no transfer of prize to a third party is permitted, and non-cash prizes may not be redeemed for cash value, except as determined by GFFT in its sole discretion. Void wherever prohibited or restricted by law. All contestants, as a condition of entry, agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decision of the judges that shall be final and binding.

WINNER NOTIFICATION

Prize winners of each contest will be notified that day once the judges have selected the winners. Winners may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release with (where lawful) a publicity release within (7) days of the date first written on the notification letter. If any required documents are not returned within the required number of days, or if mail is returned to Sponsor as undeliverable mail without a forwarding address, the prize may be forfeited. If applicable, allow 2-3 weeks for delivery of trip prize information following completion of notification process.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

All winners, by acceptance of a prize, agree to release the applicable Skate Parks, ALLI, NBC, Fuse LLC, Sponsor and its Promotion Parties from any and all liability, claims or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership or use of the prize or while preparing for, participating in, and/or traveling to and/or from any prize-related activity or any typographical or other error in these Official Rules or in the announcement or offering of any prize. Sponsor makes no representation or warranty of any kind concerning the appearance, performance or safety of any prize. Winner bears all risk of loss or damage to prize after it has been delivered. Upon request, winners must consent (and confirm such consent in writing) to the use of their name, voice, picture or other likeness in any without compensation for promotional purposes in all media as determined by Sponsor.