In conjunction with the start of the 2009 Major League Baseball season, we are bringing you a new video contest! Entry is simple… Upload your version of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and you could win a $500 gift certificate. Submissions must be received by June 19, 2009. Fan votes will determine the winner so we encourage you to be creative! You can sing, play the piano or strum the guitar as long as it’s to the tune of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”. Continue reading for more details.

How it Works
* First, create and record your version of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Check out Video Criteria below for submission guidelines
* Complete the contest submission form at FanaticsSweeps.com and include the URL to your video for review
* An internal group will conduct first round judging to select the top 15 videos
* These videos will be posted online at FanaticsSweeps.com for public voting
* The video with the most votes will win
* For more details including eligibility, terms and conditions, please read the Official Rules

Your Reward
* Grand Prize
o $500 gift certificate to FastballFanatics.com
o Worldwide recognition for your creative video featured on the Fastball Fanatics homepage
* Five Runners-up
o $100 gift certificate to FastballFanatics.com

Video Criteria
* Must include in some form the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” (See our video above for ideas.)
* Your YouTube video title or description should contain the keywords “Fastball Fanatics Video Contest”
* Your YouTube video description should contain a link to http://www.FanaticsSweeps.com
* All videos must be submitted by June 19, 2009
* You can submit more than one video, but only one can qualify for the second round
* Videos can not contain any profanity or obscene conduct
* During first round, all submissions will be judged on
1. Concept / Originality
2. Completeness of presentation
3. Viewership – YouTube views and ratings
* During second round, the top 15 videos will be posted online at FanaticsSweeps.com for public voting. Voting is worldwide and open to everyone.