The Swans Blog is delighted to be a 2018 Sydney Swans Redback member. We have purchased a Double Redback Membership, in the name of The Swans Blog, and we're excited for season 2018!
While we're delighted to be members ourselves in such a prestigious, respected and loved club, we're extending the opportunity to you, followers and readers of The Swans Blog, to share in our experience and to become a membership with us.
What are we asking?
We're looking for 24 supporters, followers and readers, to join us on our 2018 maiden journey. You'll share the excitement of the Sydney Swans journey, participate in match functions, have your say in who we nominate, as well as the football tips.
What's in it for me?
As one of 24 supporters, you will attend at least one home or away match, with eleven (11) played at the SCG (enjoying our PLATINUM reserved seats valued at $80, including free car parking1), and one (1) at the MCG. You'll have the opportunity to attend pre-match and post-match Redback member functions, mingle with fellow Redback supporters and the players, and access bar and dining facilities in the MA Noble Stand (SCG) before the first bounce2.
Best of all, if the Swans make it to the Grand Final in 2018, you could be the one representing us!
How much will this cost me?
We've already bought the membership, so now it's time for you to come on board! All you need to pay to join us, is $50 AUD! Imagine that, access to a Grand Final ticket for just $50! Not to mention you could get access to one or more home games in seats valued at $80 per game, for just $50!
What exactly will I get? Depending on the number of supporters we have, you will have:
- Access to 1 or more Sydney Swans home or away games,
- Access to the MCG reserve when the Swans play in Melbourne3,
- Match-day parking at the SCG 1,
- Your say on who The Swans Blog sponsors for season 20184,
- Your say in the football tipping competition 5
- A chance to win our Redback supporters back, including ISC Cap and cooler bag
- A chance to win a double ticket to the Redback Cocktail Party, or Redback pre-match function
Register your interest today and let us know you want to be apart of our journey!
The nitty gritty details...
The promotion ("2018 Player Sponsorship Program"), run by The Swans Blog ("Owner"), consists of individuals agreeing and financially committing to being a member of The Swans Blog's Group Redback Membership for season 2018.
Entry is limited to the first 24 individuals that agree to commit. Additional individuals that express an interest to commit will be placed on a waiting list in the event that one or more of the first 24 individuals pull-out, or fail to commit financially.
Each individual that expresses interest in the promotion, does so with the understanding that they will be paying their $50 entry fee before the start of the JLT Community Cup, Friday February 23rd, at 5.00pm AESDT.
Each member of the Group Redback Membership will get:
- Access to 1 or more Sydney Swans home or away games,
- Access to the MCG reserve when the Swans play in Melbourne3,
- Free match-day parking at the SCG 1,
- Your say on who The Swans Blog sponsors for season 20184,
- Your say in the football tipping competition 5
- A chance to win our Redback supporters back, including ISC Cap and cooler bag
- A chance to win a double ticket to the Redback Cocktail Party, or Redback pre-match function
During the regular season, each entrant will have a minimum one (1) entry to a home game at the SCG in The Swans Blog's PLATINUM Reserved seats, or to an away game at the MCG, with access to the AFL Members Reserve (depending on capacity).
If there are less than 24 entrants, an individual may be invited to attend more than 1 match at no additional cost, or may be granted the opportunity to bring a guest to the match, at no additional cost. This is at the discretion of owner and may be revoked at any time.
Access to tickets for the the AFL's 2018 Finals Series, and the 2018 Grand Final will be raffled between the 24 supporters, with each entrant (24) having one (1) ticket to the draw. The draw will be random and made using random.org draws, with the full result public and available online.
For each home final the Sydney Swans play during the 2018 AFL Finals Series, the raffle is drawn with the winner announced the following Monday morning. The winner will need to confirm their attendance in 24 hours, and if they can't attend, or are unable to respond in 24 hours, the raffle will be re-drawn until a winner is selected.
Winners of each finals draw, may be drawn in future finals draws at the discretion of the owner, and in the interest of fairness to the other members. If the drawn individual does not, or cannot attend the game, it is the discretion of the owner that they be allowed to enter future draws.
In the event the Sydney Swans make the 2018 AFL Grand Final, the winner will be announced the following day, and the individual will have 12 hours to confirm. The owner will purchase the tickets on behalf of the winner, with the winner paying the cost of the tickets, plus shipping (the cost of the winners preferred shipping method), and any other fee incurred by the ticket selling agent. Grand Final tickets will be non-standing best available, and can be anywhere from Category 1 to Category 7.
1 - Match day parking is subject to capacity and is not guaranteed. Parking is available at Sydney Boys High, EP2 or EP3.
2 - The Swans Blog has the same two Platinum Reserve seats at the SCG for the Sydney Swans home and away season.
3 - Subject to capacity and availability
4 - Players will be selected through a voting process, everyone nominates up to 3 players, and the three most popular will be sent to the club. If those three are not available, then the voting process will repeat
5 - Everyone will vote for their winners in each game before the season starts and the majority selections will be sent to the club
1. Agreement
By expressing interest to commit a financial payment towards the "2018 Player Sponsorship Program" promotion, the entrant acknowledges that:
1.1 An expression of interest does not constitute a binding agreement between the expresser and The Swans Blog; and
1.2 The payments will used to offset the total cost of The Swans Blog's Redback membership; and
1.3 The payment is payable to Justin Mitchell ("Proprietor"), owner and operator of The Swans Blog; and
1.4 All payments are made through PayPal.
1.5 All entrants must abide by the SCG and MCG terms and conditions of entry, dress regulations and code of conduct. Please read the Sydney Swans Members code of conduct before committing (3.1.3 - SCG Dress Regulations, and 12 - Member Code of Conduct).
1.6 In the event entrants do not abide by the dress code, or code of conduct at the venues, The Swans Blog reserves the right to remove them from this promotion and refuse them entry in future promotions.
2. Conditions
2.1 Expressions of interest will be accepted from individuals and other legal entities
2.2 Entrants who are individuals must be aged 18 or over and Australian residents. All other entrants must be incorporated, established and/or registered in Australia (as applicable)
2.3 The maximum aggregate contribution from any one entrant is $100 Australian Dollars.
2.4 The minimum aggregate contribution from any one entrant is $50 Australian Dollars.
2.5 Paying more than the minimum aggregate contribution does not confer additional rights as those that pay the minimum aggregate contribution.
3. Administration of payments
3.1 All payments to The Swans Blog shall be made through this page on theswansblog.com ("The Website"). Payments will be accepted by The Swans Blog for the period during which the payments link is available on this page.
3.2 Payments received by The Swans Blog will be deposited in one bank account in the name of Justin Mitchell, together with other payments received for this promotion. Each payment will be uniquely identifiable and accounted for separately by The Swans Blog.
3.3 From the moment the payment is processed, The Swans Blog will be legally and beneficially entitled to the full amount of the payment and the entrant has no entitlement to the return of a payment in any circumstances other than as specified in these Terms and Conditions.
3.4 The entrant shall receive part, or all of the benefits, as specified in these Terms and Conditions.
3.5 The entrant shall have no rights to influence the editorial policy or output of The Swans Blog.
3.6 Payments made to The Swans Blog are not charitable donations under the laws of the states and territories of Australia and, as far as The Swans Blog is aware, payments are not tax deductible.
4. Return of payments
4.1 The Swans Blog reserves the right to refuse and return any payment in its absolute discretion, including without limitation where it believes that accepting the payment would conflict with the mission, values or interests of The Swans Blog, and/or where, having regard to the source of the payment or intentions of the entrant, The Swans Blog considers that to accept the payment could damage the independence or reputation of The Swans Blog or adversely affect the relationship of The Swans Blog with other entrants or stakeholders.
4.2 Entrants shall be entitled to receive a refund of their payment for up to 14 days after receipt of payment by notifying The Swans Blog by email at theswansblog@theswansblog.com. Any requests for a refund of a payment received by The Swans Blog following expiry of the 14 day period will be ineligible.
4.3 Any refused and/or returned payments shall be repaid into the account from which the payment was made.
5. Transparency of payments
5.1 The Swans Blog reserves the right to:
5.1.1 request the full name and contact details of the entrant for the purposes of carrying out these Terms and Conditions;
5.1.2 request from the entrant any other information that it considers to be necessary or desirable to determine the provenance of the payment;
5.1.3 undertake any further investigations it deems fit to determine the provenance of the payment; and
5.1.4 publicly disclose the identity of the entrant.
5.2 If the entrant refuses to provide any information requested by The Swans Blog under clause 5.1, The Swans Blog may refuse the entrants entry into the promotion.
5.3 All entries to the prizes will be drawn using random.org draws with all winners announced on The Swans Blog website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well publically available on random.org
6. Confidentiality and publicity
Winners are entitled to publicise their winnings in connection with the promotion without prior written consent of The Swans Blog, and then only if the winner complies with any relevant policies, procedures or requirements of The Swans Blog.
Winners are not allowed to market themselves or any connected person or business in connection with their prize, except with the prior written consent of The Swans Blog, and then only if the winner complies with any relevant policies, procedures or requirements of The Swans Blog.
7. Data protection and privacy
7.1 If an entrant opts in to receive information from The Swans Blog via the email address supplied by the entrant then he or she may unsubscribe at any time by contacting newsletter@theswansblog.com.
7.2 The Swans Blog collects personal information for the purpose of the promotion, receiving payments and awarding prizes to the entrants.
8. Exclusion of liability
To the full extent permitted by law, neither The Swans Blog nor any affiliated person shall be liable for any loss suffered by any entrant or other person arising out of or in connection with a contribution, whether direct or indirect, including loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise, except in respect of any liability for death or personal injury or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
9. Miscellaneous
9.1 A failure of The Swans Blog to assert a right or provision under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
9.2 If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions will continue in full force and effect.
9.3 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the entrant and The Swans Blog in respect of any payments made by the entrant.
9.4 These Terms and Conditions are not intended to confer any contractual benefit on any person.
9.5 The Agreement and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it will be governed by the laws of New South Wales and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.