BRACKET
CHALLENGE
Predict the Tournament.
Compete Against the Best.
Win VertiMax TRAINING SYSTEMS.
HOW IT WORKS
Getting started is quick and easy.
STEP 1:
register
Complete the form on this page with your contact information.
STEP 2:
GET YOUR ACCESS
After registering, you’ll receive an email with the private ESPN group password and instructions to join the VertiMax Bracket Challenge. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder for this email!
STEP 3:
SUBMIT YOUR BRACKET
Create or log into your ESPN account, join the private group, and submit your bracket before the tournament begins.
STEP 4:
TRACK YOUR RANKINGS
Follow the leaderboard throughout the tournament and see how your predictions compare.
STEP 5:
WIN VERTIMAX EQUIPMENT
The top three finishers at the end of the tournament will be contacted to verify eligibility and claim prizes.
WHAT YOU CAN WIN
We’re awarding prizes to the top three finishers based on final bracket standings at the conclusion of the tournament.
1ST PLACE
VertiMax V8 EX + Raptor with PORTABLE MOUNT
A complete high performance training system designed to develop speed, power, and explosive athleticism across multiple athletes.
Value: $7,290
2ND PLACE
VertiMax V8 + Raptor WITH PORTABLE MOUNT
A powerful combination trusted by elite programs to improve acceleration, agility, and sport specific movement.
Value: $6,190
3rd PLACE
VertiMax V8
A versatile training platform used by teams and performance facilities to develop total athletic performance.
Value: $4,195
Winners will be determined based on the final ESPN group leaderboard rankings.
March is one of the most exciting times in sports, and this year you have the chance to turn your predictions into real performance equipment for you, your team, your school, or your training program.
Join the VertiMax Bracket Challenge by submitting your information below to receive access to our private ESPN Tournament Challenge group. Complete your bracket, follow the leaderboard, and compete for premium VertiMax training systems.
Click here to view official rules and regulations to verify eligibility.
WHO SHOULD ENTER
This challenge is open to:
- Coaches and strength coaches
- Athletes and teams
- Parents of athletes
- Schools and athletic programs
- Performance trainers and facilities
- Anyone who loves competition
Participants must be 18 years of age or older to enter and be eligible to win. If you are under 18 and want to be part of the challenge, we encourage you to have a parent, coach, or school representative enter on your behalf. That way you can still follow the competition, participate, and learn how VertiMax training can impact athletic performance.
Age verification may be required before prizes are awarded. No purchase is necessary to participate. Official rules & regulations.
WHY VERTIMAX
VertiMax training systems are trusted by thousands of teams and athletes because they deliver measurable improvements that translate directly to sport performance.
Training with VertiMax helps athletes develop:
- Faster acceleration and top speed
- Increased vertical jump and powe
- First step explosiveness
- Better change of direction and agility
- Sport specific strength and movement efficiency
From youth programs to professional athletes, VertiMax helps athletes train movements that matter.
ENTER NOW
Spots are limited to participants who join before the tournament begins.
Register now to receive your ESPN group access and compete for the chance to win VertiMax equipment.
Official Rules & Regulations
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Sponsor
The VertiMax Bracket Challenge (“Promotion”) is sponsored by VertiMax (“Sponsor”). This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with ESPN, Meta, Instagram, or any other platform used to promote the contest.
2. Eligibility
The VertiMax Bracket Challenge is open only to individuals who:
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Are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry
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Are legal residents of the United States
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Have a valid U.S. shipping address for prize delivery
Employees of VertiMax, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and immediate family members or household members of such employees are not eligible to participate.
The promotion is void where prohibited by law.
3. Promotion Period
The VertiMax Bracket Challenge begins once the official bracket entry window opens and ends at the conclusion of the tournament championship game.
Exact dates and times will follow the official tournament schedule.
Entries submitted after the official bracket lock time will not be eligible.
4. How to Enter
To enter the VertiMax Bracket Challenge:
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Submit your information through the official VertiMax Bracket Challenge registration form.
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After submitting the form, you will receive an email containing:
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The private ESPN bracket group link
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The group password
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Join the VertiMax ESPN bracket group and complete your bracket before the official tournament lock time.
Only brackets submitted through the official VertiMax ESPN group will be eligible for prizes.
Limit one entry per person unless otherwise specified.
5. Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top bracket finishers in the VertiMax Bracket Challenge group based on ESPN’s official scoring system.
Prizes include:
1st Place
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VertiMax V8 EX
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VertiMax Raptor with Mounting Sled
2nd Place
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VertiMax V8
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VertiMax Raptor with Mounting Sled
3rd Place
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VertiMax V8
Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.
6. Winner Determination
Winners will be determined based on the final standings within the official VertiMax ESPN bracket group after the championship game.
If a tie occurs, ESPN’s official tie-breaking rules will apply.
Sponsor reserves the right to verify all results and eligibility before awarding prizes.
7. Winner Notification
Potential winners will be contacted using the email address provided during registration.
Winners may be required to:
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Verify eligibility
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Provide a valid U.S. shipping address
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Confirm they meet the 18+ age requirement
Failure to respond within a reasonable time period may result in forfeiture of the prize and selection of an alternate winner.
8. Prize Delivery
All prizes will be shipped to the verified U.S. address provided by the winner.
VertiMax does not ship prizes internationally. Winners outside the United States will not be eligible to receive prizes.
Shipping timelines may vary depending on product availability and logistics.
9. Publicity
By participating in the Promotion, entrants agree that VertiMax may use their name, likeness, and submitted information for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
10. Limitation of Liability
By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless VertiMax and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage arising from participation in the Promotion or acceptance or use of any prize.
Sponsor is not responsible for:
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Technical errors
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Website outages
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Email delivery failures
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Incomplete or late entries
11. Right to Modify or Cancel
VertiMax reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the promotion if fraud, technical issues, or other circumstances compromise the integrity of the contest.
12. Acceptance of Rules
By participating in the VertiMax Bracket Challenge, entrants agree to be fully bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding.