Official Rules and Regulations of the Great Gatlinburg Shark Race –

Must be 18 or older to purchase tickets

Presented by the United Way of Sevier County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

1. A maximum of 15,000 sharks will be entered in the race.

2. Sharks will be launched into the Little Pigeon River from the Christus Gardens Bridge at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Weather conditions or

other interference may affect race time and/or drop location. The racecourse will be established by the Presenter.  The Presenter reserves the right to manually maneuver sharks while on the racecourse. If extreme circumstances prevent the race from occurring on September 19, 2009, every effort will be made to reschedule the race within two weeks of the original race date. If the race does not occur within two weeks, winners will be determined by a random drawing conducted by the Presenter.

3. All sharks entered will be provided by the Presenter and shall remain the property

of the Presenter.

4. Once sharks are launched, they are on their own. No attempt to free or interfere

with any shark is permitted unless deemed necessary by the Presenter. The

racecourse will close after the grand prize, first runner-up, second runner-up, third runner-up, fourth runner-up, and fifth runner-up winners have entered the shark net.  The first shark to enter will be awarded the grand prize 2009 Nissan Cube, the first runner-up winner will receive a 1 Week Smoky Mountain Vacation, the second runner-up winner will be awarded a 35 Carat Amethyst, the third runner-up winner will be awarded a 4 Day/3 Night lodging stay at any one of Westgate’s fourteen properties (to be chosen by the winner based on availability), the fourth runner-up winner will be awarded a Nintendo Wii and the fifth runner-up will be awarded a VIP amusement package for six people to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area attractions.

5. A number will be attached to each racing shark. A computer will then randomly

assign the numbers on the sharks to the numbers on the ticket. After the date that this match has been completed, further assignments will be hand written by the Presenter, which includes staff and volunteers. The person listed on the ticket corresponding to the winning shark will be awarded prizes. Positive identification is required (valid drivers license) and the claimant must be 18 years of age or older. A list of prizes may be obtained by sending a request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: United Way of Sevier County, P.O. Box 6458, Sevierville, TN, 37864-6458.

6. Presenter reserves the right, at is sole option, to substitute prizes of comparable value.

7. The combined retail value of the prizes will be at least $20,000.

8. The entry portion of each ticket must be completely filled out and delivered to the Presenter or an authorized representative prior to the race for the entry to be eligible.

9. The Presenter reserves the right to limit the number of tickets per individual.

10. Winners will be announced. Winners will also, where necessary, be notified by

telephone or US mail. Entrants need not be present to win. If a winner does not claim his/her prize within 30 days after September 19, 2009, Presenter will select a winner by random drawing of entry tickets. All prizes will be awarded.

11. Corporate directors and employees of the United Way of Sevier County are not eligible to win. Also, neither the person appointed by the Presenter authorized to pull the sharks from the water in order of finishing nor any relative of said person either close or distant shall be eligible to win. Winner must prove eligibility.

12. No cash equivalent will be awarded in lieu of designated prizes. Any and all taxes and similar fees, including but not limited to applicable license and registration fees

on any vehicles, are the sole responsibility of the winner.

13. By entering, entrants release presenter and its officers, directors and staff, and

other related entities from any and all liability with respect to prizes.

14. By entering, winners consent to the promotion of their names and likenesses

without additional compensation.

15. Chances of winning depend on the total number of qualified entrants.

16. This event is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void

when prohibited by law.

17. The conduct of the race and the determination of race winners will be audited by

a representative of an independent accounting firm. The Presenter will make all

decisions and interpretations of the rules and regulation and its judgment is final.

18. A copy of these rules and regulations may be obtained by sending a request with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Great Gatlinburg Shark Race Rules and Regulationsat the address listed in #5 above.