Rumor has it that the famous pirate Blackbeard was actually an avid tennis player and he hid numerous treasures around the Saddlebrook Resort. As tennis is somewhat difficult to play in the spirit world, and since he would like to be transitioned to a more pleasant location, his ghost has decided to share his treasures with other tennis fanatics. He has demanded a takeover of our Twitter and Facebook accounts four times a day, Sept. 20-22, so he can send out clues.
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How the treasure hunt works
Four clues a day will be posted on Twitter (USPTA_Tennis) and Facebook (facebook.com/USPTA.Tennis). You will need to follow/like USPTA in order to receive the clues. (If you don’t have a smart phone, you can set up an RSS feed to deliver our tweets to your phone while you are at the conference.)
Each day will feature a different set of clues leading to a new prize. For example, Tuesday’s clues will lead to a prize on Tuesday. Wednesday’s clues will lead to a new prize on Wednesday.
Each clue will be preceded by the hashtag #USPTAhunt. When you figure out where the clues are leading you, approach the location at the designated time and ask for a treasure hunt badge. Four badges are available at each location and they are numbered 1 through 4 to indicate the order that they are claimed. When you receive your badge, please take a picture and post it on USPTA’s Facebook wall.
Take your badge to USPTA registration in Pegasus South during operating hours to claim your prize. You will need to show both your treasure hunt badge and your World Conference nametag. Prizes include product from HEAD Racquet Sports, Nike product from Fromuth and gift certificates from the U.S. Pro Tennis Shop. In some cases, you may need to leave your information in order for your prize to be shipped to you.
Treasure hunt prizes:
Gift certificates from the U.S. Pro Tennis Shop
Product from HEAD*
1st place – 1 racquet, a bag, string and one case of Pro Penn tennis balls
2nd place – 1 racquet and string
3rd and 4th places – backpacks and string
Product from Fromuth*
1st place – A pair of shoes up to $135 retail value
2nd place – 2 shirts up to a total of $120 retail value
3rd and 4th place – 1 shirt up to $60 retail value
*Winners will need to provide their name, member number and contact information when they present their badge to USPTA registration in Pegasus South. We will contact you after the World Conference to get the specifics regarding racquet selection/clothing order. Backpacks and string will be handed out at USPTA registration. (Winners will be verified for eligibility.)
Racquet winners may choose from Extreme, Speed, Radical, Prestige and Instinct, depending on availability.
Rules:
Only paid conference attendees are eligible to play.
This is an individual treasure hunt and there is only one prize package for each place. If participants choose to work together as a team, they will need to decide among themselves how to split the prize.
USPTA staff, Executive Committee and EA/EDs are not eligible to play.
You must follow USPTA on Twitter and Facebook to receive the clues.
Treasure hunt badges may only be claimed between the hours indicated in the clues and only four badges will be available at each location.
To claim your prize, take your treasure hunt badge and conference name tag to USPTA registration in Pegasus South. Operating hours are Tuesday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
