Rules and Regulations

A complete set of official rules and regulations for this race can be obtained from Crosswinds Youth Services by sending a written request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Crosswind's Great Brevard Duck Race, 1407 Dixon Boulevard, Cocoa, FL 32922.

The Annual Great Brevard Duck Race is conducted by Crosswinds Youth Services. A virtual duck race will be held for the safety of the community.

All ducks entered will be provided by the Presenter and will remain the property of the Presenter.

Should a winning duck be an orphan, it will be disqualified as a prize winner, and the race judge will continue to remove ducks from the duck trap in the order they are trapped until an adopted winning duck is selected. Qualified winning ducks will be selected until all prizes are gone.

The completed entry portion of each Race Adoption Paper must be received by an authorized representative of Presenter by 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17th, 2024 to be eligible to win prizes. Entries received after 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17th, 2024 and entries purchased on race day are subject to the availability of ducks, and in the event the number of these entries exceeds the available number of ducks, the entries will not be eligible to win any prizes. Entrants assume the risk of non-delivery of any entries to an authorized representative of the Great Brevard Duck Race.

Presenter requests a donation of $5 per entry to benefit Crosswinds, a charitable organization. Free entries defeat the charitable fundraising purpose of this event and are not encouraged. However, no purchase is necessary. One free entry per person can be obtained by presenting a handwritten request in person between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and noon, or 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday at Presenter’s address: 1407 Dixon Boulevard, Cocoa, FL 32922, or by submitting a self-addressed stamped return envelope for mailing of entry. Request for free entries will not be accepted after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th, 2024.

Race winners need not be present to win. Winners will be notified by mail or telephone. If any winner does not claim their prize within 30 days of race date, Presenter will select alternate winner. All prizes will be awarded. Winners’ names will also be posted on www.greatbrevardduckrace.com.

By entering, entrants release Presenter, its representatives, and all other related entities from any and all liability with respect to prizes.

By entering, a winner consents to the promotional use of their names and likenesses without compensation.

The event is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

There is no limit to the number of ducks that may be adopted per an Adoption Paper.

Presenter reserves the right, at its sole option, to substitute prizes of comparable value.

Prizes will be awarded in order of finish to the ticket holder who is 18 years of age or older, or to a winning child’s parent or legal guardian.

Any and all taxes and similar fees are the sole responsibility of prize winner.

Chances of winning depend on the total number of qualified entries.

All decisions and interpretations of rules and regulations will be made by Presenter and its judgment if final.

In case of unsuitable weather or unforeseen circumstances preventing the running of the race, Ducks will be selected randomly, and the winners will be notified by telephone or by mail.


A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR CROSSWINDS YOUTH SERVICES, INC., A FLORIDA BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NUMBER: CH70) MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE www.800helpfla.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.