Each duck has a number on the bottom that corresponds to your official entry in the race. Adopt LOTS of ducks. Based on the number of ducks adopted for the Ducky Derby, race officials will determine the number of heats to be run with the 5,000 rubber ducks currently in stock. Heat winners will qualify for the championship race. The number of heats, finalists chosen and race staging are decisions made by race officials under the direct supervision of National SkillsUSA-VICA staff.
Decisions made by race officials and judges are final.
The ducks will ride the waves until they wash ashore. Once the ducks have been launched, they are on their own. No attempt will be made to free or interfere with any duck unless deemed necessary by race officials and Oceans of Fun staff. If cancellation is deemed necessary, a random drawing of entries will take place and winners will be notified. Each duck is numbered and can be used in additional heats by adding the number of ducks in earlier heats to the number on the duck.