The competition will take place ahead of the crucial PRO12 clash with the Scarlets on Sunday, February 21st, as Ulster look to stretch their winning run to five in a row. With £1,500, and eternal bragging rights up for grabs this is sure to be one of this year’s most popular pre-match experiences.
To take part simply send a short email with your name, age, hometown and why you want to take part to btcrossbarchallenge@psgcomms.ie by Thursday 18th February at 7pm. Entrants must be season ticket holders, or a friend or family member attending the game, and must be aged 50 or over.
BT Over 50’s Crossbar Challenge - Competition Terms & Conditions
1. Competition entrants must be aged 50 years or over on February 21st 2016.
2. Entrants need to be a ticket holder for the schedule match to take advantage of the promotional place (no tickets will be supplied).
3. Kicks will be taken from the 22 metre line.
4. To win the crossbar must be struck with a rugby ball kicked off a tee from the 22 metre line.
5. Lots will be drawn for the sequence of kicks prior to the competition.
6. If one of the participants successfully strikes crossbar with a valid kick the competition ends.
7. There will be one kick per person with no practice kicks allowed.
8. Participants with medical issues or injuries of any kind may not take part and must disclose any such ailments in advance.
9. BT and Ulster Rugby are excluded from liability for any loss, damage or injury which might occur during participation in this competition.
10. BT clothing may be supplied but participants will need to bring their own suitable football boots and other necessary clothing to complete the competition.
11. All participants must sign an injury disclaimer prior to taking part.
12. An independent judge (positioned under the rugby posts) will indicate the result of the kick by raising either a red flag (unsuccessful kick) or a white flag (winning kick).
13. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into thereafter.
14. This competition is not open to Ulster Rugby and BT employees, agents, contractors or sub-contractors - or their families.
15. The prize of £1,500 is payable directly to the winner within 30 days of competition completion.
16. By accepting the prize, the winner grants BT the right to use and publish his/her name and picture in such media as BT may choose (including but not limited to the internet) for advertising and promotional purposes without additional consideration.
17. People entering the competition will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions