The pick deadline is set to March 21, 2024 at 12:15 PM ET.
Each participant is limited to a single entry in the contest.
Points are awarded for each correct pick.
Points values increase as the tournament progresses, as follows:
Play-in games are not included or scored
First Round = 1 point
Second Round = 2 points
Sweet 16 = 4 points
Regional Final (Round of 8) = 8 points
National Semifinal (Last Four) = 16 points
Championship = 32 points
The pool does not use a seed point bonus. Correct picks will be awarded the points assigned for each round.
The tie-breaker is the combined number of points scored in the Championship game. Each member must enter a tie-break value when they make their picks.
The winner is the entry with the most points at the end of the NCAA Tournament.
Additional Rules (These are custom rules added by your pool commissioner that are above and beyond the website rules.)
By participating in the college basketball pool hosted by Run Your Pool and presented by ATI Restoration, participants acknowledge that no purchase or entry fee is required. By entering, participants are eligible to win prizes based on their performance as set forth in the terms of the Pool. These prizes are awarded based on Pool results. In choosing to participate, Participants represent and agree that they are solely responsible for understanding and adhering to the policies of their employer, as well as any applicable rules or laws governing their participation.
Grand Prize (1 Winner)-- Trip for Two to the 2025 NCAA Final Four in San Antonio, April 5 – 7 2025 awarded to entry with the most points. Grand prize trip includes: 2 tickets for both the semi-finals and the finals, Round-trip airfare (economy) for two to San Antonio, Texas, Four nights of hotel accommodations from April 4 – 7. Hotel to be chosen at the discretion of ATI and $500 to spend on transportation and meals.
Runners Up Prizes-- • Apple AirPods Pro (4 Winners - 2nd to 5th Top Scores) • ATI-branded North Face Backpack (5 Winners: 6th to 10th Top Scores).
Prizes for the Leader After Each Round --ATI-Branded YETI Cup for the Overall score leader at the end of the round: First Round: March 21-22 (1 winner); Second Round: March 23-24 1 (winner); Sweet 16 Round: March 28 – 29 (1 winner).
Consolation Prizes--Even if luck wasn’t on your side, you can still win with an ATI-branded YETI cup to keep your spirits high (2 Winners: Two lowest total scores at the end of the tournament).
ATI Employees are not eligible to win any prizes but a few ATI Coaches will participate in the pool to help cheer you on.