It’s been over a year in the making, but finally we are able to make the Thimphu Sweepstakes - in conjunction with Thimphu City FC - a reality.
Over the past couple of years, we’ve introduced many of you to Thimphu City, and your support of the team has raised much-needed funds to keep the club - and Bhutanese football - going. As a thank you to their international fan club, Thimphu City want to bring one of you to Bhutan to cheer on the Reds in person.
So, we’re running the *biggest competition in Icarus history* to make that dream a reality! By purchasing any Thimphu City shirtfrom the Icarus website, you’ll receive (1) entry into the Thimphu Sweepstakes, with a slew of great prizes available!
Importantly, proceeds from each sale will go directly to Thimphu City to support the club and their youth programs ahead of the upcoming season!
1st prize: A week-long trip to Bhutan to watch Thimphu City F.C. live at Changlimithang Stadium and explore the country!
2nd prize: Play your part in the Thimphu City story with a place on the club’s Overseas Board!
3rd prize: A match worn, signed shirt from the opening game!
4th prize: A 24/25 Thimphu City shirt of your choice!
All winners will be drawn via a live prize draw in early May!
Flights (Icarus will have the right to choose which airport in your city you’ll fly from)
Lodging (Thimphu City chairman Hishey Tshering can arrange for complimentary hotel accommodation)
A birdwatching trip with Hishey (an accredited tour guide)
VIP match tickets
Bhutan’s tourist tax($100 per day)
Tourist visa
Note: other expenses (day-to-day costs, additional visa cost for staying longer, etc) will have to be incurred by the winner.
The exact dates of the trip will depend on the upcoming Bhutan Premier League fixture list (announced April/May), but October is most likely, when the weather is best and the season is in its business end. We'll endeavour to work with you on a week that suits both you and Thimphu City.
We’ve announced the competition/winner as early as we can to ensure participants have ample time to plan.Thimphu City chairman Hishey Tshering will be your guide throughout the trip.
As Icarus won’t be able to go on the trip ourselves, we will need the winner to capture content of their experience, from taking pictures to doing a vlog of the matchday (we can discuss this in more detail ahead of the trip). Basically, we want you to show everyone just what it’s like to get the Thimphu City experience firsthand!
If you would not be comfortable doing this, we would recommend not entering the competition.
To enter, simply purchase any Thimphu City FC shirt from the Icarus store! Each purchase will constitute one entry, so multiple purchases will constitute multiple entries.
Entries will be valid until midnight (EST) on Tuesday 2nd May. If you purchased a Thimphu City shirt before the contest opened, please email sales@icarusfc.comwith your proof of purchase to enter. We just need to know you want to be included!
Winner must be over 18 and available during the dates offered by Thimphu City (TBC on league schedule - likely October).
Winner must be open to cooperating with Icarus content ahead of/throughout the trip.
Competition closes at midnight (EST) on 2nd May 2024. Winners will be announced via a live draw in early May.
Each shirt purchase is worth one entry, so multiple purchases = multiple entries.
Winner must accept that Icarus is not responsible for expenses beyond those noted above.
If you'd like any more info on the competition, please reach out to sales@icarusfc.com with your question!