The fine print, simplified
The questions we get most.
Eligibility, payments, draw nights, payouts — the practical details, laid out in plain language.
Eligibility
Who can take part? +
Adults aged 18 or older who are physically inside Ontario at the moment of
purchase.
Can I buy a ticket from outside Ontario? +
No. Our AGCO raffle licence (RAF1546240, valid May 26, 2026 — Nov. 18, 2026)
restricts ticket sales exclusively to purchasers physically located inside the province.
Can club volunteers and staff enter? +
Yes, with one exception: members of the board of directors directly involved in
conducting the draw are not allowed to enter.
Tickets
How are my numbers assigned? +
They are generated the moment payment clears. You will see them on the confirmation
screen and again in your email receipt.
Can I get a refund? +
Once an order is confirmed, sales are final. The only exception is a cancelled draw
— in that case, every ticket holder is refunded automatically.
Is my payment information safe? +
Yes. Payments run through a PCI-compliant processor; we never see or store your
full card number.
How much does a ticket cost? +
Single entries start at $5. Bundle pricing brings the per-ticket cost down to as
little as $2 in the largest pack. The full price list is shown on the checkout screen before you pay.
Can I buy tickets as a gift for someone else? +
You can pay using your own card, but every ticket is registered to a specific name,
email, and phone — and the registered holder is the only person we can pay out to.
The draw
Where and when is the draw conducted? +
Draws take place at the club facility (1540 Lottie Neely Park Rd, Sarnia) at the
time published on the Draw Schedule. The exact drawing method is documented in the Rules page.
How is the winning entry chosen? +
A random number generator approved under our AGCO licence selects one ticket from
every entry sold for that draw.
What if a draw needs to be rescheduled? +
We publish the new date here and email everyone who already holds a ticket.
Existing tickets stay valid.
Is the draw observed by anyone independent? +
Yes. Each draw is witnessed by a neutral observer who is not part of the club
executive. Their attestation is filed with the AGCO licence record.
Winnings
How do I collect my prize? +
We contact the winning ticket holder directly using the email and phone on file.
You will be asked to confirm your identity and ticket number before payout.
How quickly will I be paid? +
Prizes go out by e-transfer or cheque within seven business days of completed
verification.
What if my prize sits unclaimed? +
Unclaimed prizes are held in trust and handled in line with AGCO rules. Full
details live on the Rules page.
Will my name be made public if I win? +
Only with your written consent. The AGCO does require us to publish a basic
confirmation that a winner has been paid, but your full name and photo are never released without
permission.
Do I have to pay tax on my winnings? +
Lottery and raffle winnings are not considered taxable income in Canada. If you are
unsure how a prize affects your specific situation, talk to an accountant.
Supporting the club
Where exactly do the proceeds go? +
Half of every ticket goes to Bluewater Gymnastics Club Sarnia — funding coaching
salaries, equipment upgrades, travel for competitive athletes, and access subsidies.
Can I support the club without buying a ticket? +
Absolutely. Contact us directly and we will point you to the club direct-donation
page.
Pick a number, back the club.
A minute at checkout, half a pot at stake, and a community programme on the receiving end either way.
- Encrypted checkout, confirmation in seconds
- Ticket numbers emailed the moment you pay
- Fifty percent stays with the club, every time
AGCO licence RAF1546240 · valid May 26, 2026 — Nov. 18, 2026. Open to Ontario residents 18+.