WHAT IS CARDINALS CHALLENGE?

• Cardinals challenge is a contest where Cardinal fans predict the outcome of the season and earn points based on the actual results.

RULES

1. One entry per email address. Each email address requires a unique username.
   
   
2. Deadline to enter the contest is April 4, 2010 11:59pm CT.
   
   
3. All entries may be changed until April 4, 2010 by going to your "My Points " page and clicking on the "Modify your Picks ".
   
   
4. Prizes will be awarded within one week after the final game of the regular season. You will be contacted by email in order to obtain additional information in order to receive your gift card.
   

SCORING

1. Points are awarded according to the point value listed next to each category.
   
   
2. For stat categories such as wins and home runs you must choose the correct player in order to receive points for the corresponding stat.
   
   
3. Points for stat categories are awarded based on how much you miss each stat.
   
   
4. Scoring Example #1:
   - Chris Carpenter finishes the season with the lowest ERA on the team at 2.92.
   - You chose Chris Carpenter for the lowest ERA with a 3.00 ERA.
   - You receive 10 points for choosing the correct Chris Carpenter as the correct player and 17 points: 25 max pts - 8 pts missed (See scoring chart below).
   
   Scoring Example #2:
   - Albert Pujols finishes the season with a batting average of .335.
   - You chose Matt Holliday with a batting average of .335.
   - You would receive 0 pts for both batting average categories since you chose the incorrect player.
   
   
5. If there is a tie at the end of the season for first, the tie breaker category (total runs scored) will be used. If there is still a tie the person who entered the contest first will be the winner.
   
   
6. Scoring results and standings are updated each day.