I won the Bodyarmor Final Four sweeps...
ARV is 4900. includes tickets to championships, flights, hotel and a gift card.
It's hard to know how much to allocate for each, and totally up to sponsor.
I just wanted to ask for advice as to hotel selection so I can have the best trip possible.
I don't want to be greedy, yet don't want to end up in a yuck property if you know what I mean!
Since you asked, here are the specifics:
Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize is available. The Grand Prize consists of a flyaway trip for the winner and one (1) guest to attend a future NCAA® Championship Prize includes: two (2) All-Session tickets to the winner’s choice of a future NCAA Championship game; round-trip coach airfare for Winner and one guest from major airport closest to Winner’s residence; three night hotel accommodation, one room – double occupancy; (1) $500 American Express gift card. Choice of game is subject to availability. Winner must select the game they would like to attend by July 1, 2019. Prize does not include any meals, gratuities, travel or other expenses not described above. Winner and guest must possess and provide valid travel documents, and must travel together on the same itinerary. Total Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Grand Prize is $4,900. Total ARV of all prizes is $4,900.
Thanks!
I won the Bodyarmor Final Four sweeps...
ARV is 4900. includes tickets to championships, flights, hotel and a gift card.
It's hard to know how much to allocate for each, and totally up to sponsor.
I just wanted to ask for advice as to hotel selection so I can have the best trip possible.
I don't want to be greedy, yet don't want to end up in a yuck property if you know what I mean!
Since you asked, here are the specifics:
Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize is available. The Grand Prize consists of a flyaway trip for the winner and one (1) guest to attend a future NCAA® Championship Prize includes: two (2) All-Session tickets to the winner’s choice of a future NCAA Championship game; round-trip coach airfare for Winner and one guest from major airport closest to Winner’s residence; three night hotel accommodation, one room – double occupancy; (1) $500 American Express gift card. Choice of game is subject to availability. Winner must select the game they would like to attend by July 1, 2019. Prize does not include any meals, gratuities, travel or other expenses not described above. Winner and guest must possess and provide valid travel documents, and must travel together on the same itinerary. Total Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Grand Prize is $4,900. Total ARV of all prizes is $4,900.
Thanks!
Okay, thanks, I was working out and watching the Masters - lol.
Your air travel is specified as coach - if you want to upgrade to first class, you will either need frequent flyer points to upgrade the coach ticket to first class or pay for it yourself if you really want it. I personally wouldn't pay cash for that, after all, you're going to need to declare your win on your IRS 1040 form and you'll need to pay taxes on your win - save your cash! However, since you don't know how much those 2 'all session' tix will go for nor did they specify a hotel, I would definitely try to book as good a hotel as you can but don't abuse their generosity and they will bend over backward to accomodate you - at least that's been my experience.
Now, as far as a hotel goes, do your research. The rules stipulate that you have "the winner’s choice of a future NCAA Championship game" - while you must choose the game by July 1st of this year, that implies you have a choice of a game OTHER than in 2020. Here's the sites for 2020 and beyond:
April 4/6, 2020 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA Mercedes-Benz Stadium
April 3/5, 2021 Horizon League, IUPUI Indianapolis, IN Lucas Oil Stadium
April 2/4, 2022 Tulane University New Orleans, LA Mercedes-Benz Superdome
April 1/3, 2023 Rice University, University of Houston, Houston Baptist University, Texas Southern University Houston, TX NRG Stadium
April 6/8, 2024 Arizona State University Phoenix, AZ State Farm Stadium
April 5/7, 2025 University of Texas at San Antonio, University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Alamodome
April 4/6, 2026 Horizon League, IUPUI Indianapolis, IN Lucas Oil Stadium
Personally, I'd ask for 2022 because New Orleans is a heckuva party town, with fantastic food and good weather - I lived near there for 10 years back in the 70s.
But you choose - so research the hotels available NOW and if you want to go next year then make your decision about the hotel as soon as reasonably possible so that the Bodyarmour people can lock in a reservation. You should come up with at least 3 hotels and rank them in order of what you'd like and let them choose - that way you're not being greedy, assuming you're not trying for a 5 star hotel. If you're choosing something other than 2020, take your time. Have fun with it.
Great win - I entered this one myself, too!
p.s. Btw, consider a hotel near the stadium where the game will be held - it will make getting around a LOT easier and will cut down on your costs for a car, taxi, or whatever to get around. If the stadium is some distance away then try to get a hotel in the downtown area where all the restaurants and bars and fun are.
