The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic is where gaming meets giving. When your chance to win comes with a guaranteed contribution to Ketchikan’s young people, everyone wins!
Hosted by a local non-profit, Residential Youth Care (RYC), The Rain Classic invites visitors and locals to guess the total rainfall Ketchikan will receive in a given year. Proceeds from submitted guesses will be split between a winning jackpot and funding for the SeaLevel Community Youth Center, RYC’s innovative approach to a community-based continuum of care. To learn more about the program, click here or visit www.sealevelketchikan.org.
For more information about the game’s rules, check out the FAQ section below.
The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic is where gaming meets giving. When your chance to win comes with a guaranteed contribution to Ketchikan’s young people, everyone wins!
Hosted by a local non-profit, Residential Youth Care (RYC), The Rain Classic invites visitors and locals to guess the total rainfall Ketchikan will receive in a given year. Proceeds from submitted guesses will be split between a winning jackpot and funding for the SeaLevel Community Youth Center, RYC’s innovative approach to a community-based continuum of care. To learn more about the program, click here or visit www.sealevelketchikan.org.
For more information about the game’s rules, check out the FAQ section below.
We are so excited to launch The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic! This project has been long in the making, originating as an idea over a decade ago. Every year, locals & visitors speculate about the amount of rain Ketchikan, the unofficial rain capital of the US, will receive. The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic provides an opportunity for the millions who visit our island each year to join the locals in hypothesizing the total rainfall while having fun in the tradition of classic Alaskan guessing games.
Residential Youth Care (RYC) offers a continuum of care for adolescents and their families in Ketchikan and throughout Alaska. From free drop in activities for middle schoolers to individual and family counseling to residential treatment homes, RYC is dedicated to helping youth and families so that they can live productive lives. A portion of the money spent guessing Ketchikan’s annual rainfall will be used to support our youth serving work.
I am proud to be part of this effort and invite you to support youth and families in Alaska through this fundraiser.
Take a guess and see if YOU are the winner of the first-ever Great Ketchikan Rain Classic!
Best,
Dustin Larna
Entering a guess is easy! All you need is your contact information, a rainfall estimate, and $5! Each rainfall guess must be in inches and include two decimal places (example: 52.76 inches) to count. The closest guess wins! There is no limit to the amount of guesses one person may enter.
*Terms & Conditions apply.
If you have further questions that are not answered here, please use the Contact Form at the bottom of the page to contact us.
Who is running the Great Ketchikan Rain Classic?
The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic is hosted by Residential Youth Care, Inc., a non-profit located in Ketchikan, Alaska. To learn more, click here.
What happens to the money generated by the Great Ketchikan Rain Classic?
Proceeds from submitted guesses will be split between a winning jackpot and funding for the SeaLevel Community Youth Center, RYC’s innovative approach to a community-based continuum of care for young adults ages 15 – 21. To learn more about the program, click here or visit www.sealevelketchikan.org.
Who is measuring the amount of rain used in the Classic?
The official rain total is certified by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an impartial federal agency. The official rain gauge is located at a NOAA weather station at the Ketchikan International Airport. In the event that the NOAA-KIA rain gauge becomes inoperable, a secondary rain gauge located on Annette Island will be used to record the final total amount of rain.
How do I find out if I won?
RYC will request an official rain total certification from NOAA on January 2nd and will notify the winner(s) via the contact information provided with the winning guess. Checks will be mailed to winners within 30 days of contact. RYC reserves the right to release the first name and last initial of the winner(s) on their website and social media.
What if more than one person guesses the rain total?
Should multiple players correctly guess the rain total, they will share the total jackpot, with the final sum being divided equally among them.
When can I purchase rain guesses?
You can make guesses anytime between 12:00am on April 1st through 12:00am on October 1st of each year.
Can I make an extra donation to support youth programs in Ketchikan?
Yes! If you are interested in making an additional donation to support youth programming in Ketchikan, please include your donation amount in the “Additional Donations” box on the Rain Classic guesses form before proceeding to the payment page.
Can I play if I’m not an Alaskan resident?
Yes! Anyone can play, so long as they are at least 18 years old, are physically present in the state of Alaska at the time of play, AND do not have residency in a jurisdiction that prohibits charitable gaming.
Do I need to present to win?
No. You only need to be physically present in the state of Alaska at the time of your guess.
Can I purchase tickets for someone else?
Yes, but the person you are purchasing the ticket for must also be physically present in Alaska and over the age of 18. Please make sure to list their name under “Player” as indicated in the payment form.
How much does it cost to play?
Only $5 per guess!
Is there a limit to the number of guesses I can make?
There is no limit to the number of guesses you can make. However, submitting the same guess multiple times will not increase the portion of winnings you may receive from the jackpot.
Can I pay by cash or check?
No, we are unable to receive and process cash or check payments at the moment. We hope to offer this option in the future.
Will I need to pay sales tax?
No. Alaska does not have a state sales tax. Additionally, as a non-profit, RYC is exempt from local taxes, which allows your donations to go further!
How do I find out what the total jackpot is?
The running total of the jackpot is listed at the top of this homepage. Additionally, RYC will periodically share current totals on their social media pages. The total jackpot is dependent upon the total number of submitted guesses, the sum of which will differ from year to year.
How do I find out more about RYC’s SeaLevel community youth center?
Click here to learn more about how we are supporting young people in Ketchikan.
How do I find out more about Alaska Gaming Rules & Regulations?
Check out the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs to learn more about Alaska Gaming Rules & Regulations.
Who is running the Great Ketchikan Rain Classic?
The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic is hosted by Residential Youth Care, Inc., a non-profit located in Ketchikan, Alaska. To learn more, click here.
What happens to the money generated by the Great Ketchikan Rain Classic?
Proceeds from submitted guesses will be split between a winning jackpot and funding for the SeaLevel Community Youth Center, RYC’s innovative approach to a community-based continuum of care for young adults ages 15 – 21. To learn more about the program, click here. or visit www.sealevelketchikan.org
Who is measuring the amount of rain used in the Classic?
The official rain total is certified by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an impartial federal agency. The official rain gauge is located at a NOAA weather station at the Ketchikan International Airport. In the event that the NOAA-KIA rain gauge becomes inoperable, a secondary rain gauge located on Annette Island will be used to record the final total amount of rain.
How do I find out if I won?
RYC will request an official rain total certification from NOAA on January 2nd and will notify the winner(s) via the contact information provided with the winning guess. Checks will be mailed to winners within 30 days of contact. RYC reserves the right to release the first name and last initial of the winner(s) on their website and social media.
What if more than one person guesses the rain total?
Should multiple players correctly guess the rain total, they will share the total jackpot, with the final sum being divided equally among them.
When can I purchase rain guesses?
You can make guesses anytime between 12:00am on April 1st through 12:00am on October 1st of each year.
Can I make an extra donation to support youth programs in Ketchikan?
Yes! If you are interested in making an additional donation to support youth programming in Ketchikan, please include your donation amount in the “Additional Donations” box on the Rain Classic guesses form before proceeding to the payment page.
Can I play if I’m not an Alaskan resident?
Yes! Anyone can play, so long as they are at least 18 years old, are physically present in the state of Alaska at the time of play, AND do not have residency in a jurisdiction that prohibits charitable gaming.
Do I need to present to win?
No. You only need to be physically present in the state of Alaska at the time of your guess.
Can I purchase tickets for someone else?
Yes, but the person you are purchasing the ticket for must also be physically present in Alaska and over the age of 18. Please make sure to list their name under “Player” as indicated in the payment form.
How much does it cost to play?
Only $5 per guess!
Is there a limit to the number of guesses I can make?
There is no limit to the number of guesses you can make. However, submitting the same guess multiple times will not increase the portion of winnings you may receive from the jackpot.
Can I pay by cash or check?
No, we are unable to receive and process cash or check payments at the moment. We hope to offer this option in the future.
Will I need to pay sales tax?
No. Alaska does not have a state sales tax. Additionally, as a non-profit, RYC is exempt from local taxes, which allows your donations to go further!
How do I find out what the total jackpot is?
The running total of the jackpot is listed at the top of this homepage. Additionally, RYC will periodically share current totals on their social media pages. The total jackpot is dependent upon the total number of submitted guesses, the sum of which will differ from year to year.
How do I find out more about RYC’s SeaLevel community youth center?
Click here to learn more about how we are supporting young people in Ketchikan.
How do I find out more about Alaska Gaming Rules & Regulations?
Check out the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs to learn more about Alaska Gaming Rules & Regulations.
The Great Ketchikan Rain Classic is a program by the Residential Youth Care (RYC), a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health and prevention services for young people in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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