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NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR CLAIM A PRIZE. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORS: This Sweepstakes is sponsored and administered by USA Track & Field, Inc., One RCA Dome, Suite 140, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225 ("USATF") and Visa U.S.A., Inc., P.O. Box 8999, San Francisco, California 94128-8999 ("VISA"). USATF and VISA are collectively referred to herein as "Sponsors."

2. ELIGIBILITY: The "Visa® Championship Series" Online Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is open to all legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, eighteen (18) years of age and older as of April 27, 2005. Employees of USA Track & Field, Inc., the "NFL Entities" (as defined in paragraph 10 below), Churchill Downs, Inc., Triple Crown Productions, LLC, The League of American Theaters and Producers and Tony Award Productions, Daytona International Speedway, Pebble Beach Company, VISA, Visa International Service Association, their respective Member financial institutions, and employees of same, and each of the respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, prize suppliers, and advertising and promotion agencies of Sponsors and Prize Providers, and the immediate families (spouse, and parents, children and siblings, and their respective spouses) and individuals living in the households of each of these individuals, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter or win a prize. This Sweepstakes is void where prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void in Florida and Rhode Island.

BY ENTERING THIS SWEEPSTAKES YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL THE TERMS OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES, INCLUDING ARBITRATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST USA TRACK & FIELD, IN INDIANA. IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THESE RULES, DO NOT SUBMIT AN ONLINE OR MAIL ENTRY FOR THIS SWEEPSTAKES. RECEIPT OF YOUR SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY IS EVIDENCE OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THE TERMS OF THESE OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES.

3. HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes begins 12:00AM Eastern Time ("ET") on April 27, 2005 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET June 17, 2005 ("Promotional Period"). During the Promotional Period, there are two (2) ways to enter: 1) Go to www.usatf.org/visa, complete the official registration form in its entirety, select who you think will be the Visa Female Outdoor Champion and/or the Visa Male Outdoor Champion (each, a "Visa Championship Series category") and click "submit." You must submit two separate entries to vote for both the Visa Male Outdoor Champion and the Visa Female Outdoor Champion. Online entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM ET June 17, 2005 ("Online Deadline") to be eligible for the applicable Visa Championship Series category drawing. 2) Submit a 3 ½ x 5 index card (alternate size cards or paper will not be accepted) with your Visa Female Outdoor Champion or Visa Male Outdoor Champion selection written or typed on it, as well as your name, legal residence address, telephone number (including area code), and an e-mail address (optional) and send via regular US mail to: VISA Championship Series Consumer Promotion, c/o USA Track & Field, Inc., One RCA Dome, Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46225. You must submit two separate index cards to vote for both the Visa Male Outdoor Champion and the Visa Female Outdoor Champion. Entries must include your selection for the Visa Female Outdoor Champion or the Visa Male Outdoor Champion (limit one (1) Visa Championship Series category selection per index card). Incomplete, defective or illegible entries will be disqualified. Entries received via mail must be postmarked by June 17, 2005 and received by June 24, 2005 ("Mail Deadline"). All entries become the property of Sponsors and will not be returned. If you choose to submit an entry by mail for both Visa Championship Series categories, each entry must be mailed separately. Only eligible entries received by the Online Deadline or Mail Deadline and which correctly select either the Visa Female Outdoor Champion or the Visa Male Outdoor Champion (as applicable), as determined by Sponsors ("Eligible Entries"), will be eligible for the applicable Visa Championship Series category drawing. Limit one (1) entry per person/email address/household for each Visa Championship Series category, regardless of method of entry. In the event that multiple Eligible Entries are received from one individual, email address or household, only the last Eligible Entry received and bearing the most recent date by the Online Deadline or Mail Deadline, will be included in the applicable Visa Championship Series category drawing.

4. DRAWINGS: Potential Sweepstakes winners will be selected on or about July 15, 2005 in a random drawing under the supervision of USATF from among all Eligible Entries received by the Online Deadline and Mail Deadline, for each VISA Championships Series category. One (1) potential Grand Prize winner and twenty-five (25) potential Secondary Prize winners (as defined in paragraph 6 below) from each VISA Championship Series category will be selected. Limit one (1) prize per person or household. Eligible Entries from one VISA Championship Series category drawing will not roll-over into the other VISA Championship Series category drawing.

5. ODDS: The actual odds of winning a Grand Prize or a Secondary Prize will depend upon the total number of Eligible Entries received for the applicable Visa Championship Series category drawing.

6. SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES: There will be two (2) Grand Prizes (one (1) per category): Each Grand Prize winner will have a choice of trip for two (2) to one (1) of the following events: [1] Super Bowl XL scheduled to take place on February 5, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan, including two (2) tickets to the NFL Tailgate Party, two (2) tickets to the NFL Experience, two (2) tickets to the Super Bowl and $4,126 cash for the winner that may be used towards the payment of taxes (Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $13,526); [2] The 2006 NFL Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii scheduled to take place on February 12, 2006, including hotel accommodations (standard double room occupancy, one room) for five (5) days/four (4) nights, two (2) tickets to the NFL Experience, two (2) tickets to NFL Tailgate Party, two (2) tickets to the Pro Bowl game and $2,414 cash for the winner that may be used towards the payment of taxes (ARV: $7;914); [3] The 2006 DAYTONA 500® in Daytona Beach, Florida including two (2) tickets to the race and $2,414 cash for the winner that may be used towards the payment of taxes (ARV: $7;914); [4] The 2006 Kentucky Derby® in Louisville, Kentucky including two (2) pre-Derby race tickets to the Kentucky Oaks®, and $4,389 cash for the winner that may be used towards the payment of taxes (ARV: $14,389); [5] The 2006 American Theater Wing's Tony Awards in New York, New York including two (2) tickets to the 2006 Tony Awards, two (2) tickets to the Tony Awards gala, two (2) tickets to attend a Broadway show (show selection is at sole discretion of the Sponsors) and $2,546 cash for the winner that can be used towards the payment of taxes. (ARV: $8,346)); or [6] A 2006 golf Vacation at Pebble Beach Resorts® including a round of golf for two (2) (course selected is at the sole discretion of the Sponsors), two (2) treatments at the Spa at Pebble Beach™, a $500 Visa Gift card and $2,282 cash for the winner that can be used towards the payment of taxes (ARV: $7,482). Ninety (90) days advance notice is required for reservations for this trip package and this trip must be completed within one (1) year from date of notification of prize winning. Maximum Total Prize Pool Value is $29,778, but will vary depending upon the location of the each winner's residence.

All trip packages are for two (2) people, must be completed in the 2006 calendar year and include {a} round trip, coach class, air transportation from and to a major U.S. gateway airport closest to the winner's legal residence (within the 50 United States and the District of Columbia) and the city of the event, {b} except where noted, hotel accommodations are for four (4) days and three (3) nights (choice of hotel is at the sole discretion of the Sponsors), {c} transfers to and from the airport/hotel/airport in the event city, and {d} except where noted, a Visa Gift Card for the winner in the amount of $300. Gift cards and certificates are subject to certain terms and conditions. Actual value of trips will vary depending upon the residence of winner. If either Grand Prize winner lives within a 100-mile radius of the city in which the selected event will take place, ground transportation may be provided in lieu of air transportation, at the sole discretion of the Sponsors, and no compensation or substitution will be provided for the difference in prize value. In the event any Grand Prize winner is unable to travel on dates specified by Sponsors, the prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsors' discretion, awarded to an alternate winner. Certain travel restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Each winner and his/her guest must travel together to the selected event and on the same itinerary, or prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsors' discretion, awarded to an alternate winner. Winners are responsible for the payment of all federal, state and local taxes on a prize and for any other costs and expenses not specifically described above, including, without limitation, meals, gratuities and souvenirs. Travel arrangements must be made through VISA's agent, on a carrier of VISA's choice. In addition, the winner and his/her travel companion are responsible for obtaining travel insurance (and all other forms of insurance) that they may wish to obtain (at their own expense) and hereby acknowledges that Sponsors have not and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance. In the event that the selected event is cancelled or postponed for any reason whatsoever, no compensation or substitution will be provided, however the other elements of the prize package will be awarded in full satisfaction of prize award. Tickets are subject to certain terms and conditions as specified by issuer. Seat locations will be determined by Sponsors (if applicable). Winners agree to comply with all applicable stadium or arena regulations with respect to prize. All prize details are at the sole discretion of the Sponsors.

Fifty (50) Secondary Prizes (twenty-five (25) per category): In addition to the Two (2) Grand Prizes awarded, fifty (50) Secondary Prizes, in the form of a USATF cap, will be awarded by USA Track & Field, Inc. ARV $20.00 each. Secondary Prize winners will be determined by a random drawing from among all Eligible Entries (excluding the Grand Prize winners) received by the Online Deadline or Mail Deadline for the applicable Visa Championship Series category drawing. Secondary Prizes will be awarded "as is" with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsors. No substitutions, cash equivalents, or transfers of prizes will be permitted except at the sole discretion of the Sponsors, who reserve the right to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value, at their sole discretion.

7. WINNERS NOTIFICATION: The potential Grand Prize winners will be notified by priority mail with delivery confirmation and will be required to complete and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release, where legal, a Publicity Release, and IRS Form W-9, all of which must be returned within 14-days from prize notification date or the prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsors' discretion, awarded to an alternate winner. Secondary Prize winners will receive their prizes via priority mail or FEDEX delivery 6-8 weeks following verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules. In the event of noncompliance with these rules or if the prize or prize notification is unclaimed or returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsors' discretion, awarded to an alternate winner. If the prize is won by an eligible individual who is not of the legal age of majority in the state of residence ("minor"), the required documents must be confirmed and signed by winner's parent or legal guardian, and the prize will be awarded in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian who will be required to fulfill all requirements imposed on the winners set forth herein. Winners' travel companions must be 18 years or older and each will be required to sign (or, if minors, their parents or legal guardians) a Liability Release and a Publicity Release, where legal, prior to issuance of the travel documents. By entering the Sweepstakes entrants (or, if minors, their parents or legal guardians) agree to the use by Sponsors and their designees of their names, cities and states of residence and photographs/likenesses for advertising and promotional purposes for this and similar promotions, worldwide, and in perpetuity, in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised (including and without limitation, the Internet) without additional compensation, notification or permission, except where prohibited by law. Upon request, winner agrees to consent to such in writing

Secondary Prize winners will receive their baseball caps by USPS priority mail or FEDEX delivery addressed to the winner, in a manner that requires a signed receipt. Acceptance of the Secondary Prize by anyone at the address indicated on the entry form will satisfy USATF's obligation with respect to delivery of the prize, and winner shall have no legal recourse or right of substitution or reimbursement, if she or he does not receive the cap.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants (or, if minors, their parents or legal guardians) agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless USA Track & Field, Inc., the NFL Entities, Churchill Downs, Inc., Triple Crown Productions, LLC, The League of American Theaters and Producers and Tony Award Productions, Daytona International Speedway, Pebble Beach Company, Visa U.S.A. Inc., Visa International Service Association, and their respective Member financial institutions, and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, prize suppliers, and advertising and promotion agencies of Visa U.S.A. Inc., and each of their respective agents, representatives, volunteers, officers, directors, shareholders and employees (collectively, "Releasees") from and against any injuries, losses, damages, claims, actions and any liability of any kind resulting from or arising from participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, possession, use, misuse or nonuse of the prize (including any travel or travel-related activity thereto) that may be awarded. Entrants (or, if minors, their parents or legal guardians) agree that the laws of the state of Indiana will govern any and all disputes involving USATF. Any disputes involving USATF shall be resolved by arbitration, in the state of Indiana, pursuant to the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force. Judgment upon any arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Entrants (or, if minors, their parents or legal guardians) also agree that the laws of the state of California will govern any and all disputes regarding VISA. Releasees are not responsible for computer, technical, printing, typographical, human or other errors relating to or in connection with this Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the announcement of the prizes, the processing of entries or in any Sweepstakes related materials; or for lost, stolen, late, inaccurate, delayed, undelivered, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, garbled or illegible entries or entries that fail to enter into the processing system, or are processed, reported, or transmitted late or incorrectly or are lost for any reason including computer, telephone, paper transfer, human or other error; or for electronic, computer, or telephonic malfunction or error, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes, or inability to access any web site associated with this Sweepstakes, or any combination thereof. In the event of a dispute as to entries submitted by multiple users having the same email account, the authorized subscriber of the email account used to enter the Sweepstakes at the actual time of registration will be deemed to be the entrant and must comply with these rules. Authorized account subscriber is deemed to be the natural person who is assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider or other organization, which is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. A potential winner may be required to provide the Sponsors with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account subscriber of the e-mail address associated with the potentially winning entry. If in Sponsors' opinion, there is any suspected or actual evidence of electronic or non-electronic tampering with any portion of the Sweepstakes, or if computer virus, bugs, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or technical difficulties or failures compromise or corrupt or affect the administration, integrity, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, Sponsors reserve the right at their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with, or is suspected of tampering with the entry process and/or void any entries submitted fraudulently, to modify or suspend the Sweepstakes, or to terminate the Sweepstakes and conduct a random drawing to award the prizes using all non-suspect Eligible Entries received for the applicable Visa Championship Series category drawing as of the Online Deadline and Mail Deadline, unless terminated prior to Online Deadline and/or Mail Deadline in which case Sponsor reserves the right to conduct a random drawing to award the prizes using all non-suspect Eligible Entries received up to such earlier termination date. Any attempts by an individual to access any web site associated with this Sweepstakes via robotic, automatic entry devices, programs such as, but not limited to, by script, macro or any other automated means, or other unauthorized entry will void all such entries by such methods. Any attempt by an entrant or any other individual to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsors reserve the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. As a condition of entering the Sweepstakes, participant (or, if minors, their parents or legal guardians) agree that: a.) under no circumstances will participants be permitted to obtain a judgment or award of, and participant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; b.) all causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and c.) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event attorneys fees. Sponsors reserve the right to modify the prize award procedures.

9. WINNERS LIST: For the names of the winners (available after August 15, 2005), mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: "VISA Championship Series" Online Sweepstakes Winners, One RCA Dome, Suite 140, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225, or access the USATF web site at www.usatf.org/win to view the VISA Championships Series winners' list. Requests must be postmarked no later than October 24, 2005 and received no later than October 31, 2005, or visit USATF website by 11:59:59 PM on October 31, 2005. No requests for the winners list will be honored after October 31, 2005.

10. PRIZE PROVIDERS: Neither the National Football League, its member professional football clubs, NFL Ventures, L.P. NFL Properties LLC, NFL Enterprises LLC, NFL Productions LLC and NFL International LLC, and each of their respective affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees (collectively the "NFL Entities") nor Churchill Downs, Inc., Triple Crown Productions, LLC, the League of American Theaters and Producers and Tony Award Productions, Daytona international Speedway, or Pebble Beach Company are Sponsors of the VISA Championships Series, and each is only providing elements of the Grand Prizes. None of the Prize Providers have offered or sponsored this Sweepstakes in any way and will have no liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with the participation in this sweepstakes for any prize awarded.

All NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League.

Pebble Beach®, Pebble Beach Resorts®, the Spa at Pebble Beach™ and their respective underlying distinctive images are trademarks, service marks and trade dress of Pebble Beach Company used under license.

CONSUMER DISCLOSURE: NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. No entrants have yet won. Two (2) Grand Prizes: A trip for 2 to a Visa sponsored event (Maximum Approximate Retail Value: $14,389 ea.). Fifty (50) Secondary Prizes: USA Track & Field baseball cap (ARV: $20 ea). Approximate Maximum Total Prize Pool Value: $29,778 (actual value depends on location of each winner's residence). The actual odds of winning a Grand Prize or a Secondary Prize will depend upon the total number of Sweepstakes entries received for the applicable Visa Championship Series category drawing. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by 6/17/05 and received by 6/24/05. Sweepstakes ends 11:59:59PM ET 6/17/05. Sponsored by USA Track & Field, Inc., One RCA Dome, Suite 140, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225 and Visa U.S.A. Inc., P.O. Box 8999, San Francisco, California 94128-8999.