Dash For Cash Competition

Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to the Dash for Cash competition held as part of Schoolies Festival™. By entering the competition, all participants agree to the terms and conditions outlined below.

1. Eligibility

Participants must:

• Hold a valid Schoolies Festival™ 2026 ticket (this includes a standalone Schoolies Festival™ Ticket or a Schoolies Festival™ Ticket and Accommodation Package at a Partner Accommodation Provider)
• Enter as part of a team of four
• Complete the required registration form

All team members must meet the eligibility requirements to participate.

2. Event Requirements

• Dash for Cash is a three-kilometre fun run or walk.
• All members of the team must check in on the day of the event
• All team members must be present at the start line at their allocated time
• All team members must complete the full course to be eligible for prizes
• Participants must follow all instructions provided by Encounter Youth staff and volunteers

Encounter Youth reserves the right to refuse or remove participation where safety concerns arise.

3. Prize Details

The following prizes are available:

• Major Prize: $3,000, awarded by random draw from all eligible teams that complete the event
• Fastest Team: $1,000
• Best Dressed Team: $500

Cash prizes will be electronically transferred to participants up to 14 days following the event.

Prize winner banks details will be collected after the event at the ticket booth; winning participants must register their details to receive the cash prizes.

4. Prize Conditions

• Only teams that complete the course are eligible for prizes
• All prize draws and placing decisions are made by Encounter Youth
• All decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into
• Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable
• Winners may be required to provide valid identification and proof of a current Schoolies Festival ticket

All prize allocations are subject to the discretion of Encounter Youth, including the right to amend or withhold prizes in the event of an error, oversight or judging issue.

5. Safety and Conduct

Participants must:

• Act safely and respectfully at all times
• Behave in a manner that does not put themselves or others at risk

Encounter Youth may remove participants whose behaviour compromises safety.

Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically capable of completing the event. Medical support will be available on site and participants should seek assistance if required.

6. Event Changes

Encounter Youth reserves the right to modify or cancel the event due to safety, operational or unforeseen circumstances.

If the event is cancelled, Encounter Youth is not required to provide compensation or replacement prizes.

7. Privacy

Personal information collected during registration will be used for the purpose of administering the competition.

Information may be:

• Used to contact participants and prize winners
• Used to communicate event updates or operational information
• Shared with sponsors for promotional purposes

All personal information is handled in accordance with Encounter Youth’s Privacy Policy.

8. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for and participating in Dash for Cash, participants confirm that they have read, understood and agreed to these terms and conditions.