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Early Bird contest

Those who register before the Early Bird deadline of August 25, 2024, at 11:59 PM EDT, will be entered into a draw for a chance to win $1,000 in gift cards from Petro-Canada*.

*No purchase necessary. Open to residents of Canada who are the age of majority or older in their province/territory of residence. Contest period: June 19, 2024, at 12:00 am ET to August 25, 2024, at 11:59:59 pm ET. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Correctly answering a mathematical skill-testing question is required to win. One (1) Prize is available to be won, consisting of $1,000 CDN in the form of Petro-Canada gift cards. View the contest rules and regulations for the no purchase entry method and prize details.

Early Bird Contest Rules

2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference EARLY BIRD Contest

June 19 – August 25, 2024

RULES AND REGULATIONS

No purchase necessary to enter for a chance to win (See Rule 3.11) 

1. HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1.1 Sponsor: The sponsor of this contest is Suncor Energy Products Partnership (the “Contest Sponsor” or “Suncor”).

1.2 Eligibility: The 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference EARLY BIRD Contest (“Contest”) is open to residents of Canada only: 

1.2.1 who have reached the age of majority in their province/territory of residence; and

1.2.2 who are in compliance with the Contest Rules and Regulations (“Rules”), including, but not limited to, Rule 1.5;

Entrants meeting all of these criteria will be referred to as “Eligible Entrant”.

The following individuals are not eligible to participate in the Contest, and the term “Eligible Entrant” shall not include:

1.2.3 employees and retirees of Suncor and its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, franchisees, agents,
associates, dealers, representatives, advertising and promotional agencies;

1.2.4 members of the immediate family (brothers, sisters, children, father, mother, spouse) of the
individuals outlined in 1.2.3 and

1.2.5 any person domiciled with the individuals outlined in 1.2.3 and 1.2.4.

1.3 Contest Period and Entry:
When an Eligible Entrant registers for the 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference during the early bird registration period (beginning on June 19, 2024, at 12:01 AM Eastern time and ending on August 25, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern time, inclusive), the Eligible Entrant automatically qualifies for one (1) ballot into a final draw (the “Entry”). All entries become the property of Contest Sponsor and will not be returned to entrants.

1.4 Contest Entry Restrictions: Each individual may have a maximum of one (1) Entry. No purchase is
necessary to enter or win the Contest Prize. (See Rule 3.11).

1.5 Awarding of Prize: Subject to the Rules of the Contest, the Prize will be awarded to the Eligible Entrant whose name and address appears on the winning ballot announced during the 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference on November 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

2. PRIZE

2.1 Prize: The Prize will be awarded by random computer generated draw. The Prize must be accepted as awarded and is non-transferrable. No cash alternatives, substitutions or transfers of the Prize will be allowed. For greater certainty, the Prize winner shall not be entitled to convert or exchange the Prize for cash.

Once the Prize has been awarded, the winner will have no further recourse against the Contest Sponsor.

There will be one (1) Prize awarded during the Contest (“Prize”); such prize will consist of a one-time credit of $1,000 in the form of Petro-Canada Gift Cards, or another payment vehicle as determined by Suncor in its sole and absolute discretion. 

2.2 Odds: The odds of being randomly selected for a Prize depend on the actual number of eligible entries received during the Contest entry period.

2.3 Contest Prize Draw: The draw for the Prize will be made by a random computer-generated selection on September 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time at P.O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, from all entries registered during the Contest Period (“Prize Draw”). The selected Eligible Entrant will be announced during the 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference on November 14, 2024. If the Contest Sponsor is unable to get in touch with and get a personal response from the selected Eligible Entrant within ten (10) business days of the end of the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference or if, within that same period, Contest Sponsor or its representatives are unable to proceed to administer the skill testing question under the procedure provided for in section 2.4 hereafter, then another Eligible Entrant will be randomly selected for that Prize and the initial selected Eligible Entrant will be disqualified, his/her right to the Prize will be forfeited and that selected Eligible Entrant will have no further recourse towards Contest Sponsor or anyone else involved in the Contest. 

2.4 In order to win the Prize, the selected Eligible Entrant must correctly answer a time limited, arithmetical, skill-testing question to be administered in person or by telephone by the Contest Sponsor or its representatives, and he or she will be required to sign and return a standard Declaration and Release form confirming compliance with the Contest Rules, the Eligibility Requirements, acceptance of a Prize as awarded, and releasing Contest Sponsor from all liability. The selected Eligible Entrant will have seven (7) days to return the Declaration and Release form upon receipt by registered mail or email requesting proof of delivery. If the selected Eligible Entrant does not do so, another entrant will be randomly selected for that Prize and the initial selected Eligible Entrant will be disqualified, his/her right to a Prize will be forfeited and that selected Eligible Entrant will have no further recourse towards Contest Sponsor or anyone involved in the Contest. 

2.5 Unclaimed Contest Prize: In the event that the Prize remains unclaimed after the Contest Sponsor has made a reasonable effort (as outlined in Rules 2.3 and 2.4) to award the Prize, the Contest Sponsor reserves the right to abandon the process for awarding the Prize to the Eligible Entrants and, in such a case, at its sole discretion, may instead cancel the Prize or donate the Prize to a charitable organization of its choosing.

3. GENERAL RULES

3.1 All Contest Prize claims are subject to verification by Contest Sponsor and/or their designated
representatives. Entries made with multiple addresses, under multiple identities, through the use of any device or artifice to enter multiple times or entries that are in excess of the permitted number of entries for the Contest period(s) are automatically void. Contest Sponsor will be the sole and final arbiter in validating Prize claims. 

3.2 If a dispute arises regarding who submitted an entry, the entry will be deemed to be submitted by the entrant as identified in the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference database as provided at time of entry.

3.3 By participating, each Eligible Entrant and the winner agree: 

3.3.1 to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of Contest Sponsor;

3.3.2 to the collection and use of his/her personal information by Contest Sponsor for the purposes of administering the Contest;

3.3.3 to release and hold harmless Contest Sponsor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, and independent contractors, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives including advertising and promotion agencies, from any and all liability for any claims/damages whatsoever with respect to acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the Prize, and/or entry into or attempt to enter into the Contest;

3.3.4 to permit Contest Sponsor to use his/her name, photograph, the details on his/her entry (including any statement therein), city, province/territory of residence, and/or declarations regarding the Prize for advertising or publicity purposes without any compensation; and 

3.3.5 if he or she is selected as the winner of the Prize, to sign a Declaration and Release Form to this effect. 

3.4 The decisions of Contest Sponsor in relation to this Contest will be final and binding on all Contest entrants. 

3.5 Contest Sponsor shall not be responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription or registration of Contest entry information, technical malfunctions, lost / delayed / incomplete / interrupted / misdirected / stolen / illegible / deleted data / network transmissions, line failures of any telecommunication network, failure of computer equipment, software, websites, inability to access any online service or web site, or any other malfunction or human or technical error, or any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Contest, or for late, lost, stolen, postage due, illegible, undelivered or misdirected entries. 

3.6 Contest Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate, or suspend this Contest, at its sole discretion, in the event of a technical failure, computer virus or bug, unauthorized human intervention, fraud or any other occurrence or cause beyond its control that corrupts or adversely affects the administration, security, fairness or normal operation of the Contest, subject, in Quebec, to the approval of the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux.

3.7 If a selected Eligible Entrant is awarded the Prize due to a system error, malfunction or defect or human error, the Prize will be returned to the prize pool, to be re-awarded.

3.8 Under no circumstances will the Contest Sponsor be required to award more prizes than indicated in these Rules or to award the Prize otherwise than in accordance with these Rules.

3.9 The Contest is subject to all Federal, Provincial and local laws, as well as the rules adopted in view of said laws. For non-Quebec residents: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Rules or the rights and obligations as between the entrant and Suncor in connection with the Contest shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction’s laws. For Quebec residents: any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux du Quebec for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.

3.10 For a copy of the Contest Rules and Regulations, please write to:

Petro-Canada Customer Service
P.O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3E3

or visit the Coaching Association of Canada web site: https://coach.ca/petro-canada-sport-leadershipsportif-conference

3.11 No purchase is necessary to win a Prize. Eligible Entrants may submit an entry for the Contest without making a purchase transaction and be eligible for a chance to win the Prize by sending by mail a handwritten, original (not mechanically reproduced), distinctly worded, 25 word or more description of why the Eligible Entrant likes Coaching, to: 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference EARLY BIRD Contest, P.O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3E3. Entries must be postmarked on or after June 19, 2024, and no later than August 25, 2024, and must be received no later than September 12, 2024. Limit of one (1) Entry per Eligible Entrant. All mail-in Entries will bear the same odds of winning a Prize as regular Entries. Potential mail-in winners will be notified on how to claim a Prize (See Rules 2.2 through 2.5 for related details).

3.12 If a paragraph of these Rules is declared illegal, non-executable or null by a competent court, then this paragraph will be considered void, but all unaffected paragraphs will be applied within the limits of the law. 

3.13 In case of any discrepancy between the French and English versions of these Rules, the English version shall prevail.

3.14 Ce document est disponible en langue française sur demande. This document is available in the French language upon request.

Registration is open!

Conference rates

  • Early Bird rate - $399 (June 19 - August 25, 2024)
  • Regular conference rate - $499 (August 26 - October 25, 2024)
Register

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala

Delta Hotel Regina, November 15 

  • Conference Delegates - $65     
  • Gala only - $85

Book your room at the Delta Hotels Regina

We encourage you to book your room by October 11 and take advantage of our discounted rate of $189/night + tax. More information on how to book your hotel will be included in your conference registration confirmation email.

About the Conference

The Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference consists of two days of learning, professional development, and networking with the top minds and leaders of the sport, business, and education communities in Canada. With a focus on professional development, networking, and the exchange of best practices, the conference serves as a vital platform for coaches, administrators, and executives to stay at the forefront of the dynamic sports landscape.

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference 2024

November 14 – 15, 2024 – Treaty 4, Regina, Saskatchewan 

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce that the city of Regina has been selected to host the 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference (SLS24), which will take place from November 14-15, 2024, at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL). The REAL operates the largest interconnected event complex in Canada. The Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala will be held on November 15th at the Regina Delta Hotel. 

Theme of the 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference

Amplifying Voices

Join us at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference as we focus on the importance of amplifying voices across the sport community. Through gaining a deeper understanding of the perspectives of others, we can create more inclusive and safe spaces. We invite sport leaders to shift their focus towards improvement and growth, by gaining insights through wisdom from diverse narratives.

The 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference is an opportunity for us to:

  • Amplify voices that advocate for inclusivity, equity, and progress;
  • Collectively strengthen diverse narratives to drive positive change;
  • Embrace holistic approaches to learning with a growth mindset.

Through insightful discussions, collaborative endeavours, and sharing experiences, we aim to nurture a community of resilient and enlightened leaders who can create supportive environments where individual voices can thrive. Together, let us create an environment where inclusion is at the forefront of our journey toward excellence for the future of the sport system in Canada.

At SLS24, delegates are not only encouraged but empowered to explore and share their stories, experiences, and insights, empowering one another to be catalysts for collective change in sports and beyond. Together, we can showcase the beneficial nature of change, creating a brighter and more inclusive future for sports in Canada.

For more information, please contact sportleadership@coach.ca