Do we have to pay anything up front for the tickets?
No money is required up front to receive tickets. You will be responsible for turning in the $14.99 per ticket (you keep $5 per ticket) and/or any unsold tickets on or before the final ticket turn-in session.
How do we get tickets?
Each participating organization receives an initial allotment of tickets at the ticket distribution luncheon. Remember, no money is required up front for your initial supply of tickets. After you have submitted your participation form for the event, you will receive a confirmation email of your participation including details about the luncheon time and location.
Once you have paid for your initial supply of tickets, you may request more tickets. To request more tickets, please email Info@SpringSpin.com or call 303-726-7653, or toll-free (866) 388-SPIN (7746). Once full payment for all sold tickets has been received, subsequent tickets will be sent via FedEx Express Saver.
What are the rules regarding ticket sales?
Tickets are to be treated as cash. Team Captains are responsible for lost or stolen tickets. They are valued at $19.99 and cannot be sold at more or less than that value. Tickets are not to be given away or reproduced under any circumstances. Tickets cannot be mailed to individuals or companies in hopes of purchase. Each organization must account for all sold and unsold tickets by the final ticket turn-in on Wednesday, April 15.
Ticket Tracking
All tickets have a bar code and ticket number. The bar code will identify the selling organization. The ticket number will be used by the organization for tracking ticket sales. All Team Captains are responsible for accounting for all ticket sales according to the schedule provided. To help you stay organized we provide you with an accounting, by ticket number of all your tickets.
Ticket Sales Reporting
It is very important that you follow the schedule for ticket reporting, payment and reconciliation for all tickets sold. We use this information to plan for guests attending Spring Spin: One Good Turn To Benefit Another™ and to calculate the winner of the incentive prizes.
Important: It is necessary to report on each and every ticket-reporting day even if you have not yet sold tickets and do not have money to turn in. To be eligible for the incentive prizes, your organization MUST report ticket sales by all the dates listed. If your organization has no ticket sales or money to turn in, you must still send your report by email to Info@SpringSpin.com
Please include the name of your organization and the total number of tickets you have sold to date.
Wednesday, April 15 – Final Ticket Turn-in from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Elitch Gardens, Guest Services.
At the final ticket sales reporting you will be responsible for bringing the following to Elitch Gardens:
- Final payment
- Accounting of tickets sold/unsold, by ticket number
- All unsold tickets – including both the Spring Spin ticket and the free return ticket to revisit the park any day between September 1 and November 1, 2009
All payments and unsold tickets MUST be turned in by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15th Team Captains are financially liable for all tickets not returned by this date regardless of the reason for non-return.
If you cannot physically get to Elitch Gardens for the final ticket turn-in you may send ticket payment, unsold tickets and tracking forms to the address below. Please send all correspondence with a signature required and guaranteed delivery by Wednesday, April 15th since you are financially responsible for payment and all unreturned tickets.
Spring Spin: One Good Turn To Benefit Another™
1777 Larimer St., #1202
Denver, CO 80202
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Info@SpringSpin.com or call 303-726-7653, or toll-free 1-866-388-SPIN (7746).
Important Dates:
| Ticket distribution lunch |
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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| Ticket Sales Reporting |
Wednesday, March 18 via email to info@SpringSpin.com
Wednesday, April 1 via email to info@SpringSpin.com
Wednesday, April 8 via email to info@SpringSpin.com
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| Final ticket turn-in |
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Elitch Gardens Guest Services, adjacent to the front entrance.
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| Last day to request additional tickets |
3:00 PM MST, Friday, April 10, 2009 |
| Event date |
Sunday, April 19, 2009 |
Are there recommendations on ways to sell tickets?
Get the word out to your members, supporters, friends, neighbors, etc., by hanging posters, putting information in your newsletter, on your website and through MySpace and Facebook. Once people realize the great value, the fun it will be and that buying a ticket will support your organization - they won't want to miss it. We will also provide posters and flyers about the event to your organization at no cost. Or, you may download a flyer that you can customize for your organization.
How do Team Captains receive FREE tickets?
Leadership has its privileges! Every Team Captain who attends the ticket distribution luncheon will receive two COMPLIMENTARY tickets to the Spring Spin™ event (two tickets per charity). Note: These “comp” tickets do not qualify for the season pass upgrade, nor do they include the free return ticket to revisit the park any day between September 1 and November 1, 2009 – only paid Spring Spin™ tickets qualify for the added value benefits. Additionally, every Team Captain will receive two FREE tickets, valid any operating day during the 2009 season, at the final ticket turn-in if their organization sold 50 tickets or more.
If someone pays for tickets by check, to whom do they make it out?
Your organization! You can also suggest the purchaser use a bank charge if your organization accepts contributions that way. Then, your organization creates a consolidated check made out to Spring Spin for $14.99 times the number of tickets you have sold.
What do we do if the ticket and stub become separated?
It is important to keep the ticket with its stub attached so guests can enter the park. If the perforated ticket becomes separated, please tape the two pieces together, and make sure the ticket sequence numbers match.
What about inclement weather?
All events at Elitch Gardens are “rain or shine” events. Some rides and shows may close temporarily in severe weather. As soon as conditions permit safe operation, these rides and shows will re-open. In the rare event that the park is closed due to extended severe weather, tickets will be honored for admission any other operating day during the 2009 season. Please call 303-595-4386 the day of the event to determine if the event has been officially cancelled. If the event is officially cancelled by Elitch Gardens, tickets will be honored for admission any other operating day during the 2009 season. No decision will be made until the morning of the event.
Can guests upgrade to a Season Pass?
YES! To take advantage of this great offer, guests must present their Spring Spin™ ticket along with an additional $34.99 at any ticket booth. This offer is valid only on the day of the event (April 19, 2009) and is the best price of the season.
How do ticket purchasers receive their FREE ticket to Elitch Gardens for the fall?
Your FREE return ticket is attached to your Spring Spin ticket. This ticket is valid any day between September 1 and November 1, 2009- a $39.99 value.
Does everyone need a ticket to enter the park on Spring Spin™: One Good Turn to Benefit Another?
Everyone who enters the park must purchase a ticket, except guests ages 3 and under and guests age 70 and over, who will be admitted free. Tickets purchased the day of the event will be $29.99. Participating charities receive $5 for every ticket pre-sold by their organization. Organizations do not receive credit for tickets sold the day of the event.
Will all of the rides be open?
It is our understanding that most, if not all rides will be open.
What about parking?
Parking is available in front of the main entrance. Cost is $10 per vehicle.
How do we qualify for the incentive prizes?
Elitch Gardens will award $750, $500 and $250 to the organizations that sell the most tickets. To qualify for these prizes, organizations must sell a minimum of 100 tickets and adhere to the ticket reporting procedures. Ticket sales will end on the final ticket turn-in date.
Who were the winners last year?
Winners for the 2008 event were:
- Colorado State Foster Parent Association – 1st place
- Justice and Social Professionals Network– 2nd place
- Auraria Early Learning Center – 3rd place
What happens if our organization does not sell a minimum of 100 tickets?
You still earn $5 for every ticket you pre-sell; however your group will NOT be eligible for the incentive prizes.
Please be sure to visit the Ticket Purchaser FAQ page for more details on the event.