The fine print, friendlier
The questions we get most.
Eligibility, payments, draw nights, payouts — the practical stuff, in plain language.
Who can play
Who’s eligible?
Adults 18 or older who are physically inside Ontario at the moment they buy.
Can I buy in from outside Ontario?
No. Our AGCO raffle licence (RAF1493441, valid Aug. 01, 2025 — June 30, 2026) limits sales to buyers physically located in the province.
Can club staff and volunteers play?
Yes — with one exception. Executive members directly involved in running the draw can’t enter.
Tickets
How do I get my numbers?
They’re generated the second your payment clears. You’ll 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 one exception is a cancelled draw — then every ticket holder is refunded automatically.
Is my payment info safe?
Yes. Payments run through a PCI-compliant processor. We never see or store your full card number.
How much is a ticket?
Singles start at $5. Bundle pricing brings the per-ticket cost down to as little as $2 in the largest pack. The full price list shows on the checkout screen before you pay.
Can I buy tickets as a gift?
You can pay with your own card, but every ticket is registered to one name, email, and phone — and the registered holder is the only person we can pay out.
The draw
Where and when does the draw happen?
At the club facility (1540 Lottie Neely Park Rd, Sarnia), at the time published on the Draw Dates page. The exact method is laid out on the Rules page.
How is the winning ticket picked?
A random number generator approved under our AGCO licence selects one ticket from every entry sold for that draw.
What if a draw gets moved?
We post the new date here and email everyone who already holds a ticket. Existing tickets stay valid.
Does anyone independent watch the draw?
Yes. Each draw is witnessed by a neutral observer who isn’t part of the club executive. Their attestation is filed with the AGCO licence record.
Winning
How do I collect?
We contact the winning ticket holder directly using the email and phone on file. You’ll confirm your identity and ticket number before we pay out.
How fast do I get paid?
Prizes go out by e-transfer or cheque within seven business days of completed verification.
What if a prize goes unclaimed?
Unclaimed prizes are held in trust and handled per AGCO rules. The full detail lives on the Rules page.
Will my name go public if I win?
Only with your written consent. The AGCO does require a basic confirmation that a winner was paid, but your full name and photo never go out without permission.
Do I owe tax on winnings?
Lottery and raffle winnings aren’t taxable income in Canada. If you’re unsure how a prize affects your situation, talk to an accountant.
Backing the club
Where exactly do the proceeds land?
Half of every ticket goes to Bluewater Gymnastics Club Sarnia — coaching salaries, equipment, travel for competitive athletes, and access subsidies.
Can I support the club without playing?
Of course. Email [email protected] and we’ll point you to the club’s direct-donation page.
Didn’t find your answer?
Drop us a note at [email protected]. A real person reads every message and writes back within one business day.
Sales are open
Grab a number, back the club.
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- Fifty percent stays with the club, every time
AGCO licence RAF1493441 · valid Aug. 01, 2025 — June 30, 2026. Open to Ontario residents 18+.