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Elementary Students Eligible to WIN Tickets by Entering the “A’DOOR’N” Contest October 3, 2017

Elementary Students Eligible to WIN Tickets by Entering the “A’DOOR’N” Contest

2017 Door Decorating Contest – RULES

EL PASO, Texas – Elementary students all across the El Paso region have a unique opportunity to enjoy the 84th Annual Hyundai Sun Bowl with classmates by winning tickets through the “A’DOOR’N The Schools” Door Decorating Contest.

Elementary school classes in the El Paso region grades K-5 interested in winning tickets to the game, which is on Dec. 29, 2017, can read all the rules and regulations of the contest on Facebook at the Official page of the Hyundai Sun Bowl.

“We came up on this opportunity to give tickets to children in the El Paso region and are excited to see what these talented, young minds come up with,” said Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “There are some great and inspiring teachers in our region who, I know, will help these students create some amazing door decorations that represent the Hyundai Sun Bowl and El Paso.”

A maximum of 30 students from one class in El Paso will win tickets and also be provided a hot dog and beverage during the game by following the rules, regulations and submission process of the contest.

A picture of the uniquely decorated door should be submitted by Nov. 17 2017.

The winning class will be determined based on how many “likes” it gets on Facebook. The winner will be notified by phone on Dec. 11, 2017.

For more information and a complete list of Rules and Regulations of the contest, please go to www.sunbowl.org or call Sun Bowl Executive Director Bernie Olivas at 915-533-4416.

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