Best Buy launches soccer camp sweepstakes

MINNEAPOLIS Best Buy has announced the launch of the @15 Soccer Camp Sweepstakes, an online sweepstakes that will send 15 teens to Pretoria, South Africa from June 15 to 20. Best Buy is the only U.S. retail partner that will be selecting teens to participate in the 2010 Coca-Cola International Soccer Camp in South Africa. Teens participating in the Coca-Cola International Soccer Camp will have the opportunity to attend a FIFA World Cup match.

“The @15 Soccer Camp Sweepstakes is an exciting opportunity to ignite teen sparks,” said Paula Prahl, SVP communications, public affairs and corporate responsibility for Best Buy. “Not only are we proud to provide the trip of a lifetime for 15 lucky teens, but Best Buy is also giving them the opportunity to further develop their passion, and give back to a community in need.”

The online entry process is only available to teen members of www.at15.com. Membership of www.at15.com is free. Entrants must be between the ages of 13 and 16, English speaking and be legal residents of the United States, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. In order to enter, teens take the SparkFinder survey – a digital tool that helps teens identify their interests and talents – and complete the official entry form. The deadline for entries is March 15.

Winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received. Winners will be announced on or about March 17 on www.at15.com. There will be 15 grand prize trip winners and another 15 first place prize winners who each will receive a $100 Best Buy gift card. Teens can enter once daily for a chance to win.