Governor Kathy Hochul announced the new 'Ski for Free' COVID-19 vaccine incentive sweepstakes for children ages five to 11 and booster shot recipients.
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The six week sweepstakes the beginning of which will be announced in the coming days is intended to bolster vaccination rates among children ages 5 to 11 as well as individuals eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose.
Eligible New Yorkers will be able to enter a random drawing for free lift tickets to participating mountains, thanks to Ski Areas of New York and the Olympic Regional Development Authority.
Tickets awarded through the 'Ski for Free' Sweepstakes can be used any time during the 2021-2022 Winter season and will contain information on any holiday blackout dates that may apply. Entrants will be able to select their region of choice, in either the east or west of the state. Participating mountains in each region are:
West
Holiday Valley
Bristol
Woods Valley
Greek Peak
East
Whiteface
Gore
Belleayre
Windham
West
The 'Ski for Free' sweepstakes includes the following prizes:
Children ages 5-11: Winners for a total of 240 two-packs of tickets (one adult pass and one child pass) will be selected over the six-week sweepstakes period. 40 two-packs of tickets will be awarded per week, divided evenly between the two regions.
Children ages five-to-11 who received their first vaccine dose after Nov. 3 are eligible to enter the sweepstakes. Entries must be completed by a parent or legal guardian, and the winners will receive an adult/child pair of ski tickets.
Booster recipients: Winners for a total of 120 single tickets (one adult pass) will be selected over the six-week sweepstakes period. 20 single tickets will be awarded per week, divided evenly between the two regions.
Individuals ages 18 and older who received their booster dose after Nov. 3 are eligible to enter the sweepstakes. Entries must be completed by the individual who received the booster dose, and the winner will receive one adult ski ticket. ■