March is upon us, which means NCAA March Madness and the 4th Annual Sierra Nevada Journeys Tourney for the Journey are here!! Fill out a bracket, and make a difference in the lives of students while competing for great prizes (full prize details are below). Even last place gets a worthy prize; a 2010 Tourney for the Journey Snuggie! It’s easy to get started, just follow the instructions below. Donations are not required to participate in Tourney for the Journey, however all new donations will be generously matched by The Stillwater Foundation, making this an exceptional time to make an investment in the education and future of our youth. Feel free to make a tax deductible donation using our safe and easy paypal method:
1. Register & Make your selections
To enter the Tourney, register using the Online Registration Form. The Tourney begins immediately after the NCAA Selection Show on March 14 and will continue for the entire National Championship Tournament. Register and make your selections by 9:00 AM pacific time the morning of March 18th.
2. Make your selections
After March 14th, revisit the registration page (link above) to make your selections and register if you haven’t already. If you pre-registered, we will remind you to fill in a bracket. Confirm your selections using the submit button at the bottom of the page. Please note, you will not be able to revise your picks after hitting submit. Follow all additional instructions listed on that page, observing all posted deadlines. All picks must be made by March 18 at 9:00 AM Pacific time. If you’d like to review your picks at anytime, click here.
3. If you’re feeling generous…
Donations are not required for entry into the Tourney, however, donations are welcome. $25 could sponsor an hour of experiential classroom learning for two students, $100 could sponsor one student’s 6-hour journey to understanding what a watershed is and why it’s important, and $250 could support an entire classroom of students engaging in a hands-on energy or earth science lesson. Donations can either be submitted online by clicking on the “Donate” button above, or via mail (checks payable to “Sierra Nevada Journeys”) at 1301 Cordone Ave Suite 200 Reno NV 89502. These donations ensure that students will have access to life-changing opportunities, despite any economic challenges their families may face. Your donation will have a direct impact on the lives of students in our community.
4. Game on!
Results will be updated here throughout the tournament, and on Journeys Window, so you will know exactly where you stand. Click here for 2010 Tourney for the Journey Rules and Restrictions. In addition to bragging rights, we have lined up some excellent prizes:
1st place will receive a travel adventure package including a $200 Southwest Airlines gift card, and a 2010 National Parks Pass
2nd place will receive a $75 REI gift card, to help fulfill athletic and outdoor aspirations
3rd place will receive a Reno themed box, including Atlantis Casino playing cards and dice, and items from Reno eNVy.
Last place does not go unrewarded. The last place prize is a 2010 Tourney for the Journey Snuggie to keep you warm and snug after cold, hard defeat.
Best of luck to you all, and thank you for playing! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Louisa.
