Wendy’s Kick For A Million Returns
26/07/2008 06:14
TORONTO - Fifty-yard field goals don't get any sweeter than this, as TSN announced details for the return of its fourth annual, international award-winning million-dollar giveaway, Wendy's Kick for a Million.
The big event will air live nationally on TSN and TSN HD on October 3 during the CFL on TSN: Wendy's Friday Night Football halftime show featuring B.C. @ Toronto, as one lucky fan will get the chance to kick a 50-yard field goal for $1 million.
The highly-anticipated promotion returns with a brand-new format, as four randomly selected participants - two from Eastern Canada and two from Western Canada - will now compete in regional quarter-final events in Toronto and Vancouver, with the winning participants moving on to the semifinal in Toronto. The winner of the semifinal event will appear live on TSN on October 3 with the chance to turn a 50-yard field goal into a $1 million payday. Similar to last year, the participants are allowed to practice prior to the event.
"Wendy's Kick for a Million has evolved into a huge, must-see event. It gives every day sports fans a chance to be part of the action and win big," said Phil King, President, TSN. "The success of Wendy's Kick for a Million has led to other innovative and lucrative contests on the network and has become the industry benchmark for all sports fan contests in Canada."
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
In 2005, the first year of the contest, 25-year old mechanical engineer Brian Diesbourg of Belle River, ON, became an overnight success by splitting the uprights at 50 yards and winning the $1 million grand prize, so it is possible.