Regions Charity Classic Launches 2008 Regions Trivia Challenge

Chance to Win Two Football Season Tickets to Your Favorite SEC School*

Birmingham, Ala. (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 11, 2008 -- How well do you know your Regions Charity Classic, Regions Bank and SEC trivia? You have the chance to test your knowledge as part of the third annual “Regions Trivia Challenge” online sweepstakes, a Regions Charity Classic contest that lasts through midnight April 30, 2008.

In the three years since introducing this contest, the number of entries has tripled. It’s proven to be very popular with participants from all over the nation and a great way for people to learn about the Regions Charity Classic.

Participants may enter the sweepstakes by visiting www.regionscharityclassic.com and correctly answering six (6) trivia questions. A random drawing of all correct entries will be held on or about May 2, 2008, to determine the Grand Prize winner.

“The Regions Trivia Challenge is our way of rewarding our Regions Charity Classic fans across the U.S. for their sports knowledge,” said Scott Peters, Regions chief marketing officer. “In the three years since introducing this contest, the number of entries has tripled. It’s proven to be very popular with participants from all over the nation and a great way for people to learn about the Regions Charity Classic.”

The Grand Prize winner will receive:

• Two 2008 football season tickets to the home games of the Southeastern Conference (“SEC”) school of the winner’s choice (excluding the University of Florida) OR Two 2008-2009 basketball season tickets to home games of the University of Florida.*

• VIP Weekend at the Regions Charity Classic for the winner and a guest, including deluxe hotel accommodations at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa, VIP tickets to the tournament for two, one $100 gift card to be used at Brock’s Restaurant located inside the hotel, and one $100 merchandise gift card to be used in the Regions Charity Classic merchandise tent.    

The Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets is part of the Champions Tour and will be held May 14-18, 2008, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge in Hoover, Ala. A field of 78 golf professionals will be competing for a $1.7 million purse, with the winner receiving $255,000. In its 16-year history, the tournament is approaching $10 million raised for various charities.

Please visit www.regionscharityclassic.com for complete official sweepstakes rules and additional tournament information.**

*Grand Prize winner will have the option of receiving two (2) 2008 football season tickets to the home games of any SEC school other than the University of Florida or two (2) 2008-2009 basketball season tickets to the home games of the University of Florida.

**No purchase, payment of any kind or banking relationship is required to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Open only to legal residents of the District of Columbia and the states of United States (except Rhode Island and New York) who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Grand Prize approximate retail value: $4900. See www.regionscharityclassic.com for official rules. Sponsors: Regions Charity Classic and Regions Financial Corporation.    

About The Tournament
The 2008 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets will be held May 14-18 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge. Players anticipated to participate include Tom Kite, Bernhard Langer, Hale Irwin, Loren Roberts, Hal Sutton, Ben Crenshaw, Jerry Pate and many other great names. Brad Bryant became a two-time defending Regions Charity Classic champion during the sixteenth annual tournament. Since its inception, the tournament foundation is approaching $10 million for various charities. Please visit www.regionscharityclassic.com for ticket, sponsorship, volunteer, charity or general information.

About Regions
Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 100 Index and Forbes Magazine's "Platinum 400" list of America's best big companies. With $141 billion in assets, Regions is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates almost 2,000 banking offices and nearly 2,500 ATMs. Its investment and securities brokerage, trust and asset management division, Morgan Keegan & Company Inc., provides services from over 400 offices. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

Contact:    
Rose Kausler
(205) 262.2824
rkausler @ regionscharityclassic.com

Shanon Rust
(205) 264-7023
shanon.rust @ regions.com