Guide to Conducting The 16 Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest

Guide to Conducting The 16 Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest

Guide to Conducting
The 16th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest
If you are an NJTL participant, then write
your answer to the following question:
Arthur Ashe used his time
and skills to impact others how have you used your
time and skills learned
through tennis and
educational programming
to impact the lives of those
around you?
Table of Contents
I. Introduction ............................................................................ 3
II. NJTL Mission and Contest Vision ................................................... 4
III. General Guidelines .................................................................... 5
IV. Introduce Arthur Ashe (includes suggested book list)............................ 8
V. Explaining the NJTL Mission and Contest Vision………………………...9
VI.Give/Discuss Key Points ........................................................... 11
VII.Create an outline .................................................................... 13
VIII. Writing the Essay ................................................................. 14
IX. Sample Winning Essays……………………………………………….16
X. Reviewing the Application and Process ......................................... 18
XI. Collecting and Sending the Essays .............................................. 19
XII. Important Dates ................................................................... 21
XIII. The 16th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Application (English) ........ 22
XIV. The 16th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Application (Spanish) ........ 24
XV. Policies and Procedures for Chapters and Programs Administering the NJTL
16th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest .................................... 26
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Introduction
This booklet is an organizational tool for
you, as the NJTL program leader, to
coordinate running the Arthur Ashe Essay
Contest in your off-court tennis
programming.
Many NJTLs participate in the Contest and
find that this is an exciting and educational
way to get their children involved and
learning about Arthur Ashe. But for those
NJTLs that are not sure how to get started
or want to augment the educational
component to their program, holding the
2012 Essay Winner, Azani Fitten and Honorable David Dinkins
Contest may be a daunting task. This
handout is designed to give step by step pointers on how to make the experience
enjoyable and beneficial for all.
Enclosed you will find strategies for organizing the kids, the official Contest
application form, the full rules and guidelines for NJTL program leaders holding
the Contest, a book list of related biographical information on Arthur Ashe,
important deadlines, and more.
USTA/ NJTL encourages all NJTL chapters and programs to participate in this
National contest by having as many of their NJTL participants submit entries.
Prizes: Ten (10) national essay winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York
(Aug. 22-24) and will be guests at the 2014 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day presented by
Hess on Aug. 23 (ARV: $1,600 each). Finalists from each USTA Section will receive
a plaque in their honor (ARV: $25 each).
Our goal is to make youngsters around the country aware of the legacy of Arthur
Ashe and his importance to the mission of NJTL.
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Deadlines and Submissions
Entries, including completed entry form, must be submitted online to the USTA
at www.usta.com/aaec or mailed / hand delivered to your local NJTL Program/
Chapter by June 25, 2014 at 5:00 PM ET (mail-in entries must be postmarked by
June 25, 2014 and received by your local NJTL Program/Chapter no later than
July 2, 2014). For a list of all NJTL Programs/Chapters and their addresses visit
www.usta.com/njtl.
Date
Action
February 1

Contest begins
June 25

Entries submitted by hand delivery must be received by the
NJTL Chapter/Program
Online essay submissions due at www.usta.com/aaec
Mail-in entries must be postmarked


July 2

July 10

Entries submitted by mail must be received by the NJTL
Chapter/Program
NJTL Chapter leaders are responsible for submitting all
entries to the USTA National Office
TO ENTER BY MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY. Visit your local USTA/NJTL chapter
to obtain a Contest Entry form or visit www.usta.com/aaec where you can print out a copy of
the Contest Entry Form. You must complete the Contest Entry Form and have it signed by your
parent or legal guardian. In addition, the following must appear on the back of your essay: your
name, address, date of birth, telephone number, and name of participating NJTL Chapter or
Program. You must mail in your properly labeled essay along with a completed and signed
Contest Entry Form, or deliver the same in person, to your local NJTL Program/Chapter. The
addresses of all NJTL Programs/Chapters can be found at www.usta.com/njtl. Entries submitted
by hand delivery must be received by the NJTL Chapter/Program by June 25, 2014 at 5:00PM
ET. Entries submitted by mail must be postmarked by June 25, 2014 and received by the NJTL
Chapter/Program no later than July 2, 2014. NJTL Chapter leaders are responsible for
submitting all entries to the USTA National Office no later than 5:00PM ET July 10, 2014.
TO ENTER ONLINE. Between February 1, 2014 5:00PM ET and June 25, 2014, visit
www.usta.com/aaec, complete the Contest Entry Form, including parent/legal guardian contact
information, and follow the instructions for uploading your essay. Entrants must have a
parent’s/legal guardian’s permission to submit an entry. Sponsor will contact entrant’s parent/
legal guardian to verify consent. If a parent/legal guardian cannot be contacted, or fails to
provide verifiable consent, such entrant will be disqualified.
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Arthur Ashe Learning Center
www.ArthurAshe.org
Arthur Ashe Learning Center (www.ArthurAshe.org), is dedicated to providing a
unique multimedia resource for understanding and promoting the legacy and values
embodied in the life and work of Arthur Ashe as a conscience leader, humanitarian,
educator and athlete.
Online Resources from the AALC Website:
 About.com Biography (http://tennis.about.com/library/weekly/
aa021700.htm)
 CMG Arthur Ashe Site (http://www.cmgww.com/sports/ashe/about/bio.htm)
 CNN/ Sports Illustrated (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/
features/1997/arthurashe/biography.html)
 Wikipedia Arthur Ashe Entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Ashe)
Reader List from the AALC Website:
 Early Reader List (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#education|books)
 Middle School List (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#education|books)
 High School List (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#education|books)
 College List (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#education|books)
Online Resources from the AALC Website:
 Latest Updates (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#home)
 Life Story (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#life)
 Sport & Tennis (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#sport)
 Kids (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#kids)
 Education (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#education)
 Service (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#service)
 Wellness (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#wellness)
 Testimonials (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#life|testimonials)
 Press (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#life|press)
 Resources (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#about|resources)
 Archive (http://www.arthurashe.org/site/#archive)
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NJTL Mission Statement
The National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network was founded in 1969 by
Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell, and Sheridan Snyder as a way to develop the character of young people through tennis and education:
 Reaching out to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to play the sport.
 Instilling in youngsters the values of leadership and academic excellence.
 Giving youngsters the opportunity to fully develop their tennis skills so they can derive a lifetime of enjoyment form the sport.
Contest Vision
Arthur Ashe was one of tennis’s greatest ambassadors both on and off the court. In
addition to winning 33 career titles, Ashe worked tirelessly to eliminate racism and
poverty around the world. Arthur Ashe lived an exemplary life, donating his time to
underprivileged youngsters of all backgrounds and to growing the game of tennis.
USTA/NJTL honors his legacy through this annual contest by encouraging kids to
learn, write, draw, and explore why Arthur Ashe’s legacy of humanitarianism lives
on. Each year NJTL participants are asked to respond to a different question about
Arthur Ashe. Typically, they are asked to write their response to the question and
include examples of how they relate to Arthur Ashe.
The 16th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Question
If you are an NJTL participant, then write your answer to the following question:
Arthur Ashe used his time and skills to impact others how have you used your time and skills learned
through tennis and educational programming to
impact the lives of those around you?
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General Guidelines
Write and You Could Win a Trip to New York City (open to all
contestants age 18 and under participating in an NJTL chapter):
Contestants will compete in one of the five age categories listed below.
Write your answer to the question, “If you could follow in Arthur Ashe’s
footsteps and 'give back' to tennis, what would you do to give back to the
game and how would it impact others?” in 350 words or less on one written
8.5” x11” page or less and you could be one of ten (10) national winners
who win a trip for you and a parent/legal guardian to New York City. Be a
VIP at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day presented by Hess, attend a professional
sporting event, see a Broadway show and receive a special award at a
luncheon held in your honor. Essays must be in English and will not be
returned.
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of
the 50 United States and/or D.C., 18
or younger as of June 1, 2014, who are
participants in a program sponsored by
a local NJTL Program/Chapter as of
July 10, 2014. Visit www.usta.com/njtl
for more information.
Prizes: Ten (10) national essay winners
will be awarded a trip for two to New
York (Aug. 22-24) and will be guests at
the 2014 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day presented by Hess on Aug. 23 (ARV:
$1,600 each). Finalists from each USTA
Section will receive a plaque in their
honor (ARV: $25 each).
2013 Essay Winners at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
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Lesson 1: Introduce Arthur Ashe
Finding materials and resources about
Arthur Ashe is easy. Visit your local
library to borrow the recommended
books below. Conduct some research
online or watch the suggested videos
before beginning the lesson. A little
pre-work will give you a good foundation of who the man was.
Show the video Arthur Ashe: Citizen
of the World. This HBO Sports
presentation (available at the library
or any video retailer) and the Run
Athletics adaptation of this video
shows Arthur Ashe’s life as both a tennis star and as a human rights advocate. The documentary includes tributes to Ashe from several of his
friends and admirers. The video may
be shown during an assembly, class,
after school program or rainy day, but it should be viewed by the youngsters before they write their essays. The USTA may be able to provide you a copy of these
videos; email [email protected] for availability.
Read up! Following is a suggested reading list of books and websites about Arthur
Ashe. The books are listed by age group and can be used along with or in place of
the video for background on Arthur Ashe. The book(s) should be read by the
youngsters before they write their essays.
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Lesson 1: Explain the NJTL Mission and
the Contest Vision
School/
Age Level
Tactic
Example
Elementary
(Ages 6-10)
Keep it simple
NJTL uses tennis to show people
the good things Arthur Ashe did
in tennis and in his everyday life.
The essay contest is a way for
everyone in NJTL to show what
they have learned about Arthur
Ashe.
Middle School
(Ages 11-13)
Relate the NJTL
mission to the
Essay Contest
vision
By learning about how Arthur
Ashe lived his life, kids in NJTL
can learn how NJTL helps all
children to be able to play tennis,
become good at sports and good
citizens, and to be the best tennis
players they can be.
High School
(Ages 14-18)
Discuss how the
NJTL mission is
related to the Essay
Contest vision
Relate Ashe’s fight against racism
and poverty to NJTL’s goal of
bringing tennis to those who
would otherwise not have an
opportunity to play.
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2012 Contest Winners with Notable Guests at Winners’ Luncheon
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Lesson 2: Give/Discuss Key Points
You can discuss key points of Ashe’s life to ensure everyone understands the meaning of the video, what they read in their book(s), and generally what they have
learned.
Here are a list of a few of his accomplishments:
 First African American male to win both Wimbledon (1975) and the US
Open (1968).
 Founded the National Junior Tennis League (now National Junior Tennis and
Learning) in 1969 as a means to make tennis accessible to all and to develop
the character of young people through tennis and education.
 First African American picked for US Davis Cup team (1963).
 First and only African American male to be the number one tennis player in
the world.
 Went to UCLA on a tennis scholarship, graduated with a BA in Business Administration in 1966.
 Founded Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health to help address issues of inadequate health care.
 Ashe had over 800 career wins.
 Served in the US Army from 1966-1968 during which he became First Lieutenant
 Ashe was an advocate for human rights, crusaded against South African
Apartheid and for fair treatment of Haitian refugees.
Here are a few examples of key points:
 Arthur Ashe was a great tennis player and a great man.
 Ashe was an ambassador of many things.
 Arthur Ashe fought against discrimination in tennis and throughout the
world.
 Ashe used his celebrity as a tennis champion to call attention to racism, poverty, and AIDS awareness.
 Arthur Ashe cared a lot about helping children everywhere to use tennis as a
way to improve their lives.
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Lesson 2: Review the question
2012 Winners and Chaperones at Arthur Ashe Kids Day
Arthur Ashe used his time and skills to impact others
- how have you used your time and skills learned
through tennis and educational programming to
impact the lives of those around you?
Convey the importance of extrapolating the important information from what they
have learned about Ashe and using their own words to interpret the meaning of the
quote. How they tell Ashe’s story should be from their own perspective.
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Lesson 3: Create an Outline
This is the chance for Questions & Answers. Have the participants write down the
key point(s), leaving space for specific examples. Discuss these key points as a
group, listing examples from what they have learned. Or if a book or books were
read, the group can discuss specific examples from the book(s) for each key point.
Another option is to discuss the key points as a group, but allow each participant to
list their own examples as homework. These outlines will be the basis of the essays
that each person writes in their own words.
School Level
Key Points
Examples
Elementary
(Ages 6-10)
Discuss 1 key point
Have the group list 1-2 specific
examples from the video or
book for each key point
Middle School
(Ages 11-13)
Discuss 1-3 key points
Have the group list 1-3 specific
examples from the video or
book(s) for each key point
High School
(Ages 14-18)
Discuss 3-5 key points
Allow the group to list as many
examples as they can from the
video or book(s) for each key
point
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Lesson 4: Writing the Essay
Option 1: In-Program
Have the kids use the outlines they created to create their essay during program
hours. Be sure to stress that the actual essay should be in their own words and
must be 350 words or less on one written 8.5”x 11” page.
If you have access to a classroom with computers, this may be a good opportunity
to have the participants write their essays on any word processing software. Upload
their entries to the new online submission form at www,usta.com/aaec. In order
to do this, the participants must provide a valid parent/guardian email address.
In all cases, submissions will not be returned. The participant or you may make
copies before submitting to the USTA.
Option 2: At-Home
Have the kids take the outline and the application form home and create their entries on their own time. Be sure to give a specific deadline for when the entries
should be returned to you and allow enough time during the program to answer
any additional questions that might come up. Be sure to stress that the actual essay
should be in their own words and must be 350 words or less on one written
8.5”x 11” page.
Participants may submit their entries via the new online submission form at
www,usta.com/aaec. In order to do this, the participants must provide a valid
parent/guardian email address.
In all cases, submissions will not be returned. The participant or you may make
copies before submitting to the USTA.
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Lesson 4: Writing the Essay
When reviewing the project with your participants, remember to:
 Announce the name of your NJTL and NJTL ID#. Make sure the participant includes this name on their entry form.
 Get parental approval for participation in Contest.
 Share sample winning essays.
 Read the essays. Help with grammar.
 Make sure the essays answer the question.
 Congratulate and thank the students for participating.
 Let participants know that if selected, they will be notified in early August.
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Sample Winner Essay—Boys 17/18; Cody Stewart; Dallas Tennis Association
“If you could follow in Arthur Ashe’s footsteps and ’give back’ to tennis, what would you do to
give back to the game and how would it impact others?”
NJTL 2013 Arthur Ashe Essay Contest
I have many plans to give back to the sport of tennis, but most of all, I wish
to coach. Every player comes from humble beginnings, from not knowing how to
keep score to being unable to read what kind of spin the ball has. Mr. Ashe could
not have been the tennis giant that we all hold in such in high regard today if not
for one player who taught him the very basics. That player was Ronald Charity. A
young Ashe was preoccupied with grief after his mother’s death, so he poured all
of his passion into tennis and school. With Charity’s guidance, Ashe moved onto
greater things such as winning the 1968 US Open and the 1970 Wimbledon
tournaments. I already volunteer teaching young children the game of tennis, but I
wanted to do more with it. I began volunteering to coach the junior varsity players
on our high school team, players that tend to be left out or overlooked by others.
Arthur Ashe knew that it was important to give back to his community, and this is
my way of giving back. Not only do I wish to coach, but I am using tennis to pay
for my college in order to get my teaching certification. Using both tennis and
academics like Mr. Ashe did, I will be able to reach out and touch the lives of
many of those around me. If I continue on the path that I am currently on with my
coaching a d plans to teach, I can feel just like Ronald Charity did when he saw a
young Arthur hit his first stroke, a feeling that I have made a difference in the life
of somebody else. And who knows, that person may notice a change in their life
and will create a ripple effect of good will and education, both in tennis and in life
in general. All it takes is that initial spark for a wild-fire of joy and great things to
occur. I want to be that spark, much like Arthur Ashe was that same spark for me.
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Sample Winner Essay: Girls 11/12; Destiny Steward-Bowden; Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program
“If you could follow in Arthur Ashe’s footsteps and ’give back’ to tennis, what would you do to
give back to the game and how would it impact others?”
If I Could Follow In Arthur Ashe’s Footsteps
Arthur Ashe an incredible man. There are no words to explain his greatness, but sadly that is
not what I’m here to tell you about today. Today I’m here to tell you how I, Destiny Steward
Bowden would follow in Arthur Ashe’s footsteps. Let us begin.
Well as you know, Arthur Ashe was the co-founder of the National Junior Tennis & Learning
Network, “NJTL”. This is a network of youth serving organizations that provides tennis and
education for all. I think Arthur Ashe’s idea was phenomenal. Arthur Ashe hade to be one of
extreme intelligence to have thought of such a program. I could only try to live up to his great
name, if I was to try and make an effective program for the community it would be called the
Program for Athletics and Knowledge, “PFAK”.
PFAK would be a program much like “NJTL”, except with a twist. My program would only be
for ages 12-17. You might ask yourself why limit the program to only those ages? My reasoning is PEER PRESSURE! Most adults think that peer pressure starts around when the child gets
to high school. When I say peer pressure I’m talking about things that kids today are getting
involved in. Kids are burdened with pressures of sex, drugs, cutting school, vandalizing property, getting into fights, and joining gangs. PFAK would support kids in finding ways excuse
themselves from those type of situations. Some kids find peer pressure at school and at home as
well. PFAK would be a place where kids wouldn’t have to worry about kids forcing them into
situations that leave them feeling hurt or neglected. PFAK wouldn’t be just a place it would be
a home away from home.
There is however, other ways to make an impact on kids’ lives than just talking to kids personally. My reason for saying this is that kids need to release unnecessary stress and as a participant of the Harlem Amory Tennis program I can truthfully say that tennis relieves me from the
stresses of youth. I can also say form looking around when I’m at my tennis center that the other kids must feel that way too. That is why at PFAK we would support tennis as a stress reliever
and a way of life.
That is how I plan to follow in Arthur Ashe’s footsteps. May my work flourish and help kids
my age see themselves in a better light. Thank you and may you have a good day.
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Reviewing the
Application and Process

Copy the official application and application rules provided at the end of this
handout. Or download a copy of the contest form at www.usta.com/aaec.

Make sure each applicant receives a copy of the application and the Official Contest Rules.

Explain the rules and prizes (include program and/or section prizes if applicable). Key highlights:

All applicants must participate at a registered NJTL.

ENSURE YOUR PARTICIPANTS KNOW THE NAME OF YOUR
NJTL. Have them write your program name (with Account ID, if applicable) on the submission form.

Each submission must include an entry form signed by a parent or legal
guardian.

Participants 18 and under may write an essay.

One submission per entrant.
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Submissions must be in English only.

Essays must be 350 words or less on one written 8.5” x 11” page.

Each submission should have the participant’s name, date of birth, NJTL
chapter name and/or Account ID#, address, and phone number written
on the back.

Participants must submit their pieces to the NJTL leader no later than
June 25, 2014 (chapter leaders must collect, organize materials, and
send the materials to the USTA to be received no later than July 10,
2014).

If submitting online, participant parent/guardian must have a valid email
address. If yes, then entrants can submit at www.usta.com/aaec no later
than June 25, 2014.

If submitting by mail, entries must be postmarked by June 25, 2014 and
received by July 2, 2014.

Restate the NJTL mission and the Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Vision, and answer
any remaining questions about the contest rules. Thank them for their participation.
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Collecting the Essays
Leave yourself enough time to:
 Review the Length - essays must be 350 words or less on one written 8.5” x
11”page.

Verify the Consent - the application information must be completed and
signed by each participant’s parent or legal guardian. Incomplete applications
will be disqualified and the accompanying essays will not be read.

Organize the Submissions - Essay submissions must be separated and each
bundled by age group. The total number of essay submissions should be clearly
noted on the top page of the bundle.

Participate in any USTA/Section Contests: As a chapter leader, you
should discuss any additional deadlines with your USTA/Section if you plan to
do a program-wide or participate in a USTA/Section contest (best essay, most
essays received from a program, most programs participating in a district, etc.)
These contests should be held before the June 25, 2014 deadline so that you can
make your selections before you mail the essays to the USTA National office.
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Sending the Essays
Mailing to National
The NJTL chapter leader should send all hand-delivered submissions to the USTA
National office. All submissions must be received by 5:00PM ET, July 10, 2014.
Send to:
USTA/NJTL
Arthur Ashe Essay Contest
70 West Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY 10604
Submitting Online
Visit www.usta.com/aaec, complete the Contest Entry Form, including parent/legal
guardian contact information, and follow the instructions for uploading your essay.
Entrants must have a parent’s/legal guardian’s permission to submit an entry. Sponsor
will contact entrant’s parent/legal guardian to verify consent. If a parent/legal guardian cannot be contacted, or fails to provide verifiable consent, such entrant will be
disqualified.
Submissions received after July 10, 2014, will be disqualified.
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Important Dates
February 1, 2014

Contest begins
June 25, 2014

Entries submitted by hand delivery must be received by the NJTL Chapter/Program
Online essay submissions due at www.usta.com/
aaec
Mail-in entries must be postmarked
Entries submitted by mail must be received by
the NJTL Chapter/Program


July 2, 2014

July 10, 2014

NJTL Chapter leaders are responsible for submitting all entries to the USTA National Office
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The 16th ANNUAL ARTHUR ASHE
ESSAY CONTEST
A
Arthur Ashe (1943—1993)
NJTL Co-Founder
Enter and you could win a trip to New York City for Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day!
Contest entry period begins February 1, 2014 and ends at 5:00 ET on July 10, 2014
rthur Ashe was an American hero
fighting battles both on and off the
If you are an NJTL participant, then write your answer
court. He broke barriers in the
to the following question:
tennis world, becoming a three time grand
slam champion, and the first African AmeriArthur Ashe used his time and skills to impact
can male to win a grand slam tournament.
Off the court, he was a social activist taking
others - how have you used your time and skills
on issues like racial prejudice, AIDS, apartlearned through tennis and educational
heid, and education. One of his many legaprogramming to impact the lives of those around
cies includes the National Junior Tennis &
you?
Learning (“NJTL”), a network of youth
serving organizations that provides tennis and education for all. His wish was for NJTL to be a resource for kids to
develop skills for leadership and academic excellence. As a participant at one of the 600 NJTL chapters across the
country, tell us what you think of Arthur Ashe.
Write and You Could Win a Trip to New York City (open to all contestants age 18 and under participating in an NJTL chapter):
Contestants will compete in one of the five age categories listed below. Write your answer to the question, “If Arthur Ashe were
alive today, what do you think would give him hope?” in 350 words or less on one written 8.5” x11” page or less and you could be
one of ten (10) national winners who win a trip for you and a parent/legal guardian to New York City. Be a VIP at Arthur Ashe
Kids’ Day presented by Hess, attend a professional sporting event, see a Broadway show and receive a special award at a luncheon
held in your honor. Essays must be in English and will not be returned.
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and/or D.C., 18 or younger as of June 1, 2014, who are participants in a program sponsored by a local NJTL Program/
Chapter as of February 1, 2014. Visit www.usta.com/njtl for more information.
Prizes: Ten (10) national essay winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York (Aug. 22-24) will be guests at the 2014 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day presented by Hess on Aug. 23
(ARV: $1,600 each). Finalists from each USTA Section will receive a plaque in their honor (ARV: $25 each).
Deadline: Entries, including completed entry form, must be submitted online to the USTA at www.usta.com/aaec or mailed or hand delivered to your local NJTL Program/Chapter
between February 1, 2014 and 5:00 PM ET on June 25, 2014 (mail-in entries must be postmarked by June 25, 2014 and received by your local NJTL Program/Chapter no later than
July 2, 2014). For a list of all NJTL Programs/Chapters and their addresses visit www.usta.com/njtl.
.
Many will enter, few will win. See reverse side for Official Contest Rules or visit www.usta.com/aaec.
Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Entry Form (print clearly)
First Name___________________________________________ Last Name______________________________________________
Boy____________ Girl_________ Birth Date________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City__________________ State_________________________ Zip______________________________
Phone (area code) ___________ - _____________________ Email ____________________________________________________
NJTL Chapter/Program Name____________________________________ NJTL ID#________________
USTA Section (if known) _______________________________________
Age Group (as of June 1, 2014) (Circle one)
Girls
10 and under
11/12
13/14
15/16
17/18
Boys
10 and under
11/12
13/14
15/16
17/18
Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________ Date ______________________
As the legal guardian of the participant, I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the Official Contest Rules. (Not checking this box may lead
to disqualification of entry. The entire Official Contest Rules can be downloaded at www.usta.com/aaec.).
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
The 16th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest
THIS IS A SKILL CONTEST, NOT A SWEEPSTAKES. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MANY WILL ENTER, FEW WILL WIN.
ELIGIBILITY. Contest open to boys and girls who (a) as of June 1, 2014 are
18 years of age and younger and legal residents of the 50 United States and
the District of Columbia, and (b) are participants in a program sponsored by
your local NJTL Program/Chapter as of February 1, 2014. To determine
your local NJTL chapter, visit the “Locate an NJTL” function at
www.usta.com/njtl. Employees, officers, directors and volunteers of the
United States Tennis Association Incorporated (the “USTA”), the USTA/
NJTL, the USTA National Tennis Center Incorporated, the US Open, and
their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and anyone
involved in the Contest’s development or execution, the immediate families
(meaning spouse, parents, siblings, children and each of their spouses) and
members of the households of any such employee, officer, director, volunteer or person, are not eligible.
CONTENT AND FORMAT OF SUBMISSION. To enter for an opportunity to win a trip to Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day: Write an essay of 350
words or less (typed or handwritten) on one 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper
answering the following question: “Arthur Ashe used his time and
skills to impact others - how have you used your time and skills
learned through tennis and educational programming to impact
the lives of those around you?”
Limit one (1) entry per person.
No one may assist you and no one other than you may contribute to the
content of your essay. Essays may not include unlawful, threatening,
libelous, defamatory, obscene, inappropriate or profane material, material
that violates the intellectual property, privacy or other rights of third
parties, or material that otherwise violates these Official Contest Rules, as
determined by the USTA in its sole discretion. In submitting your essay,
you represent and warrant (as does your parent / legal guardian) that your
essay is original, that no one has assisted you in creating your essay, that you
own all rights to the essay you have submitted, and that the USTA’s use of
the essay, or any part of the same, will not infringe upon the rights of any
third party. All entries must be in English. Although the Contest Entry
Form is available in Spanish, Spanish language entries are not eligible to win
and will be disqualified. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
The age groups for the essay submissions are as follows: (i) 10 and
younger; (ii) 11 and 12; (iii) 13 and 14; (iv) 15 and 16; and (v) 17 and 18.
Age group determined as of June 1, 2014.
TO ENTER BY MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY. Visit your local USTA/
NJTL chapter to obtain a Contest Entry form or visit www.usta.com/aaec
where you can print out a copy of the Contest Entry Form. You must
complete the Contest Entry Form and have it signed by your parent or legal
guardian. In addition, the following must appear on the back of your essay:
your name, address, date of birth, telephone number, and name of participating NJTL Chapter or Program. You must mail in your properly labeled
essay along with a completed and signed Contest Entry Form, or deliver the
same in person, to your local NJTL Program/Chapter. The addresses of all
NJTL Programs/Chapters can be found at www.usta.com/njtl. Entries
submitted by hand delivery must be received by the NJTL Chapter/
Program between February 1, 2014 and 5:00PM ET on June 25, 2014.
Entries submitted by mail must be postmarked between February 1, 2014
and June 25, 2014 and received by the NJTL Chapter/Program no later
than July 2, 2014. NJTL Chapter leaders are responsible for submitting all
entries to the USTA National Office no later than 5:00PM ET July 10,
2014.
TO ENTER ONLINE. Between February 1, 2014 and 5:00PM ET on June
25, 2014, visit www.usta.com/aaec, complete the Contest Entry Form,
including parent/legal guardian contact information, and follow the
instructions for uploading your essay. Entrants must have a parent’s/legal
guardian’s permission to submit an entry. Sponsor will contact entrant’s
parent/legal guardian to verify consent. If a parent/legal guardian cannot
be contacted, or fails to provide verifiable consent, such entrant will be
disqualified.
WINNER SELECTION. Round 1: A panel of qualified judges will be
appointed by each of the seventeen (17) USTA Sections to judge all essay
submissions from entrants within each such Section’s geographical area. To
the extent there are entries for each category, each USTA Section will
select (a) one (1) boy and one (1) girl from each of five (5) age groups for a
total of ten (10) essay finalists. Essays will be judged based on the following
criteria: (i) knowledge of Arthur Ashe; (ii) message clarity; (iii) quality of
expression; and (iv) creative style. Each of the criteria will be given equal
weight. Ties will be broken by the judges who shall select the entry that
best meets criteria ii (message clarity). All decisions by the judges will be
final and binding in all respects. The essay finalists will move on to Round
2.
Round 2: The USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Subcommittee will
judge all finalist submissions, and select (a) one (1) boy and one (1) girl
from each of five (5) age groups as essay winners for a total of ten (10)
national essay winners. Essays will be judged based on the following
criteria: (i) knowledge of Arthur Ashe; (ii) message clarity; (iii) quality of
expression; and (iv) creative style. Each of the criteria will be given equal
weight. Ties will be broken by the judges who shall select the entry that
best meets criteria ii (message clarity). All decisions by the USTA and the
judges will be final and binding in all respects. Selected contestants will be
notified by telephone and/or mail and confirmed winners in accordance
with these Official Contest Rules. Selected contestants will be asked to sign
an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release and may be asked to provide proof of
age, residency, parenthood/guardianship. If prize/prize notification is
returned as undeliverable, requisite release and documentation suitable to
the USTA are not provided, or a selected contestant is unable to accept
prize, prize will be forfeited and the contestant that has submitted the next
best submission of the same type (i.e., essay in the same age/gender
category) will be selected as an alternate winner in accordance with these
Official Contest Rules. The USTA further reserves the right to disqualify
any selected contestant whose behavior, past or present, the USTA, in its
sole discretion, deems to be inappropriate or an embarrassment to the
USTA.
PRIZES/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE. Ten (10) national essay
winners will be selected. Each national winner shall receive the
following: A trip to New York City for winner and a parent/legal guardian
from August 22-24, 2014 consisting of: attendance at the 2014 Arthur
Ashe Kids’ Day presented by Hess at the US Open on August 23, 2014;
roundtrip coach air transportation for winner and a parent or legal guardian
from a major commercial airport near winner’s residence to New York (if
winner lives within a 100 mile radius of New York City, round trip ground
transportation provided by the USTA may be substituted for roundtrip
airfare); 3 days/2 nights at the Grand Hyatt New York (one standard room,
double occupancy); five (5) meals; two (2) tickets to a professional sporting
event; two (2) tickets to a Broadway show; and luncheon where winners
will receive awards. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each prize trip is
$1,600.00 USD, but the actual retail value will depend on place of residence of each winner. Each national winner and his/her parent/guardian
must travel together at times requested by the USTA and have all requisite
travel documentation. All details of trip, including, airline, hotel, meals,
ground transportation, sporting event and Broadway show are to be
determined by the USTA in its sole discretion and are subject to change
based on availability. In the event Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is postponed or
cancelled for any reason, no compensation or substitution will be provided
for that portion of the prize; however, the remainder of the prize package
will be awarded and Sponsor will have no further obligation to winner.
Tickets are subject to terms and conditions specified by issuer.
Each essay finalist will receive a plaque in their honor. ARV of each plaque
is $25.00 USD.
Each winner is solely responsible for all other expenses not specifically set
forth herein, including, without limitation, taxes, gratuities, spending
money, insurance and any other incidentals. No prize substitution or cash
equivalent of prize will be given for any reason except at the USTA’s sole
discretion due to prize unavailability, and then only for a prize of equal or
greater value. Limit one trip prize per individual, family or household.
RELEASES. By participating, each contestant and his/her parent/guardian
(on behalf of himself/herself and contestant), releases, indemnifies and
holds harmless USTA/NJTL, USTA, the USTA National Tennis Center
Incorporated, the US Open, the City of New York, and their respective
parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, dealers, and all others involved in
the Contest’s development or execution and each of their respective
owners, principals, shareholders, directors, officers, volunteers, employees, agents, contractors and representatives (collectively the “Released
Parties”) from any and all liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any
kind related to or arising from (i) participation in the Contest; (ii) acceptance, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize; (iii) the Released
Parties’ review and use of the contestant’s entry or Likeness (defined
below), except where prohibited by law; and/or (iv) third party claims
relating to the representations and warranties being made in connection
with the contestant’s entry. By entering and submitting an essay, each
contestant and his/her parent/legal guardian (on behalf of himself/herself
and contestant) (a) waives his/her rights in the essay and assigns all rights,
title and interest in and to the essay, including, copyrights, to the USTA;
(b) acknowledges and agrees that the USTA, as owner, has the exclusive,
unrestricted, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, freely-assignable and
irrevocable right, but not the obligation, to use, edit, alter, copy, reproduce, license, sell, rent, disclose, display, publish, prepare derivative works
from, perform, distribute, exhibit, broadcast, or otherwise exploit the
entry, in whole or in part, in any form or media, now known or hereafter
developed, including, without limitation, broadcast television, radio and
the Internet, for any purpose whatsoever, without any payment to, or
further authorization by, the contestant or his/her parent/legal guardian;
(c) acknowledges and agrees that the Released Parties have the unrestricted,
irrevocable right, but not the obligation, to use contestant’s name, address,
photograph, picture, likeness, moving image, voice, biographical material,
personal information, and any performance on contestant’s part, whether in
their original form or as altered, edited, lifted or reproduced by the Released Parties (collectively, “your Likeness”), in perpetuity throughout the
world, whether in connection with the Contest or not, in any and all media
(including broadcast television, radio and the Internet) now existing or
hereafter discovered or developed, for any and all purposes including,
without limitation, advertising, promotion, entertainment and commercial
purposes, without any payment to, or further authorization by, the contestant or his/her parent/legal guardian, except where prohibited by law; and
(d) agrees to execute such further documents and instruments and take any
further acts as the USTA may reasonably request in order to effectuate these
terms.
GENERAL CONDITIONS. The costs incurred in creating and submitting a
contest entry will not be reimbursed by the USTA or anyone else. No
monetary compensation, payments, residuals or use fees will be made to
contestants with respect to the USTA’s use of their essay. By submitting an
essay, each contestant and his/her parent or legal guardian agree to abide by
these Official Contest Rules. The USTA reserves the right permanently to
disqualify from this Contest any person it believes has violated these Official
Contest Rules. Contest subject to all applicable Federal, state and local laws
and regulations. The USTA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest, at any time, and without
notice, if tampering, technical difficulties or any other matter interferes
with the Contest. Should this Contest be terminated Sponsor reserves the
right to select the winners from among all eligible, non-suspect entries
received as of the action requiring such termination. The Released Parties
assume no responsibility for lost, late, stolen, illegible, incomplete, damaged, postage due, misdirected, misplaced or mutilated entries, or other
errors or problems of any kind, whether mechanical, electronic, human or
otherwise. All entries become the property of the USTA and none will be
acknowledged or returned.
INTERNET. The use of any automated launching or entry software or any
other mechanical or electronic means that permits the participant to
automatically enter repeatedly is prohibited. Released Parties assume no
responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay
in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries. Released Parties are
not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone
network or telephone lines, computer on-line systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be
received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, human error or
traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination
thereof, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other
person’s computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Contest
or downloading any materials in this Contest. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT
TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE
LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE
MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR
OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
DATA COLLECTION. All personal information submitted in relation to
the Contest will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and
the privacy policy of the USTA/NJTL which may be found at http://
www.usta.com/USTA/Home/Site%20Services/Privacy%20Policy.aspx.
Your personal information will only be used in connection with the Contest
and as provided for in these Contest Rules.
WINNERS’ LIST. The names of all winners will be posted online at
www.usta.com/njtl by September 13, 2014.
SPONSOR. USTA/NJTL, 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY
10604. Visit www.usta.com/njtl for more information.
If there is a conflict between the Spanish translation and the English version
of this document, the English version shall control.
16º Concurso Anual de
Ensayos Arthur Ashe
Concursa y podrás ganar un viaje a Nueva York para el “Día de los Jóvenes Arthur Ashe”
El concurso comienza el 1 de Febrero, 2014 y se cierra a las 5:00ET el 25 de junio, 2014.
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Arthur Ashe (1943—1993)
NJTL Co-Founder
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cha. En su vida rompió barreras en el
pregunta a continuación:
mundo de tenis, convirtiéndose en un campeón
grand slam en tres ocasiones, y el primer hombre
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tener un impacto positivo en los demás, ¿Tú cómo has
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zando causas tales como el prejuicio racial, la
los programas educativos para tener un impacto positivo
SIDA, apartaid, y la educación. Entre muchos de
en las vidas de aquellos que te rodean?
sus legados se encuentra el National Junior
Tennis League (“NJTL”), una red de organizaciones sirviendo a los jóvenes que provee tenis
y educación para todos. Su deseo era que el
NJTL fuera un recurso para que los jóvenes desarrollasen aptitudes de liderato y excelencia académica. Como socio en una de las
600 NJTL en todo el país de los Estados Unidos, dinos que piensas de Arthur Ashe.
Escribe y podrás ganar un viaje a la cuidad de Nueva York (abierto a todos concursantes, hasta y de 18 años de edad, participando en una división del NJTL.): Los concursantes competirán en una de las cinco categorías en base a edades detalladas a continuación.
En 350 palabras o menos en un folio de 8.5 x 11, contesta la pregunta Arthur Ashe dedicó su tiempo y sus habilidades para tener un impacto positivo en los demás, ¿Tú cómo has usado tu tiempo y las habilidades aprendidas en el tenis y los programas educativos para tener
un impacto positivo en las vidas de aquellos que te rodean? y podrías ser uno de diez (10) ganadores nacionales que se gane un viaje con
tu padre / tutor a la ciudad de Nueva York. Serás un VIP en el Día de los Jóvenes Arthur Ashe presentado por Hess; asistirás a un evento
deportivo profesional; veras una obra de teatro en Broadway; y recibirás un premio en una comida dada en tu honor. Los ensayos deben
estar en inglés y no serán devueltos.
Elegibilidad: Abierto a todos los residentes legales de los 50 estados de los Estados Unidos y/ o de Washington D.C., quienes tengan 18 años de edad o menos a partir del 1 de junio del 2014, y
quienes estén participando en un programa patrocinado por un programa / sección NJTL a partir del 1 de febrero del 2014. Visita el www.usta.com/njtl para más información.
Premios: Diez (10) ganadores nacionales de ensayos se ganarán un viaje a Nueva York (del 22 al 24 de agosto del 2014) y serán huéspedes en el Día de los Jóvenes Arthur Ashe
presentado por Hess el 23 de agosto (PVPA: $1,600 cada uno). Los finalistas de cada sección del USTA recibirán una placa en su honor. (PVPA $25 cada uno).
Fecha de entrega: Todas las obras, con el formulario de concursante completamente rellenado, se han de entregar al USTA en línea al www.usta.com/aacc ,o se han de enviar por correo o
entregar en persona a tu programa / sección NJTL local, entre el 1 de febrero del 2014 y las 5:00pm ET el 25 de junio del 2014 (los envíos por correo han de llevar un mata sellos con fecha límite
de 25 de junio del 2014 y recibidos en tu local NJTL para el 2 de julio del 2014). Para una lista completa de los programas / las secciones NJTL y las direcciones visita el www.usta.com/njtl.
Muchos concursaran, pocos ganaran. Ve el dorso para las Bases Oficiales del Concurso o visita el www.usta.com/aaec.
Formulario de Concursante del Concurso de Ensayos Arthur Ashe ( escriba legiblemente)
Nombre ___________________________________________ Apellido _______________________________________________
Varón ____________ Hembra _________ Fecha de nacimiento ________________________
Dirección _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ciudad __________________ Estado _________________________ Código Postal ______________________________
Teléfono (prefijo) ___________ - _____________________ Email ____________________________________________________
Nombre del programa / sección NJTL ____________________________________ No. De Identidad NJTL ________________
Sección USTA (si la conoces) _______________________________________
Edad (A partir del 1 de junio 2012) (Circula uno)
Hembra 10 años o menos 11/12
13/14
15/16
17/18
-
Varón
10 años o menos 11/12
Categoría (elija una): □ Ensayo
□ Obra de Arte (solo para los de 12 años de edad y menores)
13/14
15/16
17/18
Firma del padre / custodio ______________________________ Fecha ______________________
Como custodio legal del concursante, afirmo que he leído, entiendo y estoy de acuerdo con las Bases Oficiales del Concurso. (El no marcar esta casilla podría
descalificar la entrada del concurso. Se pueden descargar todas las Bases Oficiales del Concurso en el www.usta.com/aaec.)
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BASES OFICIALES DEL CONCURSO
16º Concurso Anual de Ensayos Arthur Ashe
ESTE ES UN CONCURSO DE HABILIDADES. NO ES UNA LOTERÍA. SIN OBLIGACIÓN DE COMPRAR PARA CONCURSAR O GANAR. MUCHOS CONCURSARAN, POCOS GANARAN.
ELEGIBILIDAD: El concurso está abierto a chicos y chicas quienes (a) a partir
del 1 de junio del 2014 tengan 18 años de edad o menos y sean residentes
legales de los 50 estados de los Estados Unidos y el Distrito de Colombia, y (b)
quienes a partir del 1 de febrero del 2014 participen en un programa patrocinado por su programa o sección NJTL local. Para determinar su sección local,
visite el enlace “Locate an NJTL” en el www.usta.com/njtl. Los empleados,
administradores, directores, y voluntarios del United States Tennis Association
Incorporated (el “USTA”) el USTA/NJTL, el USTA National Tennis Center
Incorporated y el US Open y sus respectivas compañías matrices, subsidiarios,
afiliados y cualquier persona envuelto en el desarrollo o ejecución del concurso,
familiares inmediatos (significa esposos, padres, hermanos, hijos y cada uno de
sus respectivos esposos) y los miembros del hogar de dicho empleado, administrador, director, voluntario o persona no son elegibles.
CONTENIDO Y FORMATO DE LA OBRA: Para concursar para la
oportunidad de ganar un viaje al Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day: Escribe un
ensayo de 350 o menos palabras (mecanografiado o a mano) en un folio de 8 ½”
x 11”, contestando la siguiente pregunta Arthur Ashe dedicó su tiempo y sus
habilidades para tener un impacto positivo en los demás, ¿Tú cómo has usado tu
tiempo y las habilidades aprendidas en el tenis y los programas educativos para
tener un impacto positivo en las vidas de aquellos que te rodean?
Limitado a un (1) ensayo por persona.
Nadie te puede ayudar y nadie más que tú puedes contribuir al contenido del
ensayo. Los ensayos no pueden, tal y como esté determinado por el USTA a su
discreción única, incluir material ilegal, amenazante, calumnioso, difamatorio,
obsceno, inapropiado o profano, material que viole la propiedad intelectual,
privacidad o derechos de terceras partes, o material que de cualquier otra forma
viole estas Bases de Concurso. Al enviar tu ensayo, representas y garantizas (al
igual que lo hacen tus padres / tutores legales) que tu ensayo es original, que
nadie te haya ayudado al crear tu ensayo, que eres propietario exclusivo a los
derechos del ensayo que has enviado, y que el uso por parte del USTA del
ensayo, en sus partes o indivisible, no violaran los derechos de terceras partes.
Todas las obras han de estar en inglés. A pesar de que el formulario de concursar está disponible en español, las obras en español no son elegibles para ganar y
serán descalificadas. Las obras incompletas serán descalificadas.
Las categorías de por edades para los ensayos son las siguientes: (1)
10 años y menores, (ii) de 11 a 12 años; (iii) de 13 a 14 años; (iv) de 15 a 16
años; (v) de 17 a 18 años.
COMO CONCURSAR POR CORREO O ENTREGA PERSONAL. Visita tu
sección USTA/NJTL local para obtener un formulario de concursante o visita el
www.usta.com/aaec donde puedes imprimir una copia del formulario de
concursante. Has de completar el formulario de concursante y tus padres o
tutor legal lo han de firmar. Además, lo siguiente ha de aparecer al dorso del
ensayo: tu nombre, dirección, fecha de nacimiento, número de teléfono, y el
nombre del programa o sección NJTL participante. Has de enviar por correo tu
ensayo con la información requerida con el formulario de concursante completado y firmado, o entregar el mismo personalmente a tu programa o sección
NJTL local. Las direcciones de todos los programas / secciones del NJTL se
pueden encontrar en el www.usta.com/njtl. Las obras entregadas en persona se
han de recibir por la sección / el programa NJTL entre el 1 de febrero del 2014
y las 5:00 pm ET el 25 de junio del 2014. Las obras enviadas por correo han de
llevar mata sellos con fecha entre el 1 de febrero del 2014 y las 5:00 pm ET el
25 de junio del 2014, y ser recibidas por el programa / sección del NJTL para
el 2 de julio del 2014. Los directores de las secciones del NJTL son responsables por entregar las obras al USTA National Office antes de las 5:00 pm ET el
10 de julio del 2014
.
COMO CONCURSAR EN LÍNEA: Entre el 1 de febrero del 2014 y las 5:00
pm el 25 de junio del 2014, visita el www.usat.com/aaec completa el formulario de concursante, incluyendo los datos de contacto de tus padres /tutores, y
sigue las instrucciones para cargar tu ensayo. Los concursantes han de tener
permiso de sus padres / tutores legales para participar. El patrocinador del
concurso se pondrá en contacto con los padres / tutores legales para verificar su
consentimiento. Si no fuera posible contactar al padre / tutor legal, o no dan
su consentimiento verificable para concursar, dicho concursante será descalificado.
SELECCIÓN DE GANADORES: Primera Ronda: Un panel de jueces será
nombrado por cada una de las diecisiete (17) secciones del USTA para juzgar
todas las entradas de ensayos de todos los concursantes de su área geográfica. Al
extremo que haya entradas para cada categoría, cada sección del USTA seleccionara (a) un (1) chico y una (1) chica de cada una de las cinco (5) categorías de
edades para un total de diez (10) finalistas en la categoría de ensayos, Los
ensayos y se juzgaran basados en el siguiente criterio: (i) conocimientos sobre
Arthur Ashe; (ii) la claridad del mensaje; (iii) la calidad de la expresión; y (iv)
estilo creativo. Cada uno de los criterios tendrá peso igual. Los empates se
decidirán por los jueces quienes elegirán el ensayo que mejor cumpla con el
criterio ii (claridad del mensaje). Todas las decisiones de los jueces son finales y
vinculantes para todos los efectos. Los finalistas de los ensayos pasarán a la
segunda ronda.
Segunda Ronda: El subcomité del USTA/NJTL del Concurso de Ensayos
Arthur Ashe juzgara todos los ensayos finalistas, y seleccionara (a) un (1) chico y
una (1) chica de cada una de las cinco (5) distintas categorías de edades para un
total de diez (10) ganadores nacionales de ensayos; Los ensayos se juzgaran
basados en el siguiente criterio: (i) conocimientos sobre Arthur Ashe; (ii) la
claridad del mensaje; (iii) la calidad de la expresión; y (iv) estilo creativo. Cada
uno de los criterios tendrá peso igual. Los empates se decidirán por los jueces
quienes elegirán el ensayo que mejor cumpla con el criterio ii (claridad del
mensaje). Todas las decisiones de los jueces son finales y vinculantes para todos
los efectos. Los concursantes elegidos serán notificados por teléfono y / o
correo y los ganadores confirmados de a cuerdo a estas Bases del Concurso. Se
les pedirá a los concursantes elegidos firmar un affidávit de elegibilidad y
descargo y puede se le pida proporcionar pruebas de edad, residencia, parentesco / tutor. En caso de que el premio / notificación de premio fuera a ser
devuelto por correos como “no entregable”, o no fueran a proporcionar de
forma adecuada para el USTA la solicitud y la documentación, o si un concursante elegido no fuera capaz de aceptar el premio, perderá el derecho al premio
y el concursante quien haya enviado el tipo de obra considerada en 2o lugar,
(por ejemplo, un ensayo en la misma categoría de edad / sexo) será seleccionado como ganador alternativo de acuerdo a las Bases de este Concurso. Más el
USTA se reserva el derecho de descalificar a cualquier concursante cuyo
comportamiento, en el pasado o el presente, que bajo su única discreción, el
USTA considere inapropiado o vergonzoso para el USTA.
PREMIOS / PRECIO VENTA AL PUBLICO APROXIMADO: Se seleccionaran diez (10) ganadores nacionales de ensayos. Cada ganador
nacional recibirá lo siguiente: Un viaje a la ciudad de Nueva York para el
ganador y un padre / tutor legal desde el 22 al 24 de agosto del 2014 compuesto de: asistencia al Día de los Jóvenes Arthur Ashe 2014 presentado por
Hess en el US Open el 23 de agosto del 2014; billetes de avión, clase turista,
de ida y vuelta para el ganador y su padre o tutor legal desde un aeropuerto
comercial importante cerca de la residencia del ganador a Nueva York (si el
ganador vive a una distancia de 100 millas de Nueva York, el transporte ida y
vuelta por tierra podría ser sustituido por el billete de avión por el USTA); 3
días y 2 noches en el hotel Grand Hyatt New York (una habitación estándar,
doble) cinco (5) comidas; dos (2) entradas a un evento deportivo profesional;
dos (2) entradas a una obra de teatro en Broadway; y una comida donde los
ganadores recibirán sus premios. Precio venta al publico aproximado (“PVPA”)
de cada premio es de $1,600.00 USD, pero el precio venta al publico actual
dependerá del lugar de residencia del ganador. Cada ganador nacional y su
padre / tutor legal han de viajar juntos en las fechas indicadas por el USTA y
tener todos los documentos necesarios para viajar. Todos los detalles del viaje,
incluyendo la línea aérea, hotel, comidas, transporte de tierra, el evento
deportivo y la obra de teatro de Broadway están determinados por el USTA a su
única discreción, y están sujetos a cambios basado en su disponibilidad. En caso
se posponga o cancele el Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day por cualquier razón, no se
compensará ni se sustituirá por esa porción del premio, sin embargo, el saldo
del premio se agasajará y el patrocinador no tendrá ya más responsabilidad con
el ganador. Los billetes y entradas están sujetos a los términos y condiciones
establecidos por quien los emite.
Cada finalista de ensayo recibirá una placa en su honor. PVPA para cada placa es
de $25.00 USD. Cada ganador es responsable por todos los gastos no especificados expresivamente en el presente, incluyendo y no limitado a impuestos,
gratuidades, gastos personales, seguro, y cualquier incidental. No se sustituirá
el premio o se dará un equivalente en efectivo por cualquier razón a la discreción única del USTA a raíz de la falta de disponibilidad del premio, y en ese caso
un premio de valor igual o mayor. Limite, un premio por persona, familia u
hogar.
EXIMIR DE RESPONSBAILIDAD: Al participar, cada concursante y sus
padres / tutor legal ( a nombre de si mismo y los concursantes ) exime,
indemniza y libera de responsabilidad al USTA/NJTL, el USTA, el USTA
Nacional Tennis Centers Incorporated, el US Open, la Ciudad de Nueva York y
sus compañías matrices respectivas, subsidiarios, afiliados, distribuidores y
todos demás envueltos en el desarrollo o ejecución del Concurso, sus respectivos propietarios, principales, accionistas, directores, administradores, voluntarios, empleados, agentes, contratistas y representantes ( colectivamente “partes
eximidas”) de toda y cualquier responsabilidad de cualquier lesión, perdidas o
daños de cualquier tipo relacionados con o a raíz de (i) la participación en el
concurso (ii) aceptación, uso y/ o desuso del premio (iii) la revisión y uso de las
partes eximidas de la obra del concursante o semejante (definido a continuación), salvo donde esté prohibido por ley; y /o (iv) reclamos por terceras partes
relacionadas a las representaciones y garantías declaradas en conexión con la
obra del concursante. Al concursar y enviar un ensayo, cada concursante y sus
padres / tutores legales ( a nombre de él mismo o el concursante) (a) renuncia
sus derechos al ensayo y asigna los derechos, titulo e interés en o del ensayo,
incluyendo derechos de autor, al USTA; (b) afirma y está de acuerdo que el
USTA como propietario tiene el derecho exclusivo, no restrictivo, perpetuo,
libre de regalías por derecho de autor, mundialmente, libremente asignable e
irrevocables, pero no la obligación de usar, editar, alterar, copiar, reproducir,
licenciar, vender, alquilar, divulgar, exponer, publicar, preparar derivativos del
mismo, interpretar, distribuir, exhibir, difundir, o de otra forma explotar el
ensayo, en su totalidad o en parte, a través de cualquier medio, conocido o
desarrollado en un futuro, incluyendo y sin limitarse a la difusión por la
televisión, radio, o Internet, por cualquier razón, sin pagos a o autorizaciones
futuras del concursante o sus padres / tutor legal; (c) afirma y está de acuerdo
en que las partes eximidas poseen el derecho sin restricciones e irrevocable pero
no la obligación de usar el nombre del concursante, dirección, fotografía,
parecido, imagen cinematográfica, voz, material bibliográfica, información
personal, y cualquier interpretación por parte del concursante, sea en su forma
original o alterada, editada, extractada o reproducida por las partes eximidas
(colectivamente “su semejanza”) en perpetuidad por todo el mundo, o bien en
conexión con el concurso o no, en cualquier medio (incluyendo la difusión por
la televisión, la radio, y el Internet), ahora en existencia o descubierto o
desarrollado en un futuro, para todos y cualquier propósito, sin limitaciones,
anuncios, promociones, entretenimiento, y propósitos comerciales, sin pago
alguno o autorización futura del concursante o sus padres / tutor legal, excepto
donde y cuando esté prohibido por ley; y (d) está de acuerdo en ejecutar dichos
futuros documentos e instrumentos y tomar actos futuros tal y como sean
solicitados razonablemente por el USTA para poder efectuar estos términos.
CONDICIONES GENERALES: Los gastos incurridos por crear y enviar una
obra no serán reembolsados por USTA o nadie más. Ninguna compensación
monetaria, pagos, residuos u honorarios de uso se harán a los concursantes con
respeto al uso por parte del USTA del ensayo. Al enviar el ensayo, cada
concursante y sus padres / tutor legal están de acuerdo en acatar estas Bases
del Concurso. El USTA se reserva el derecho de descalificar permanentemente
a cualquier concursante que cree haya violado estas Bases del Concurso. El
concurso está sujeto a todas las leyes y regulaciones aplicables federales,
estatales y municipales. El USTA se reserva el derecho a su única discreción de
retirar o modificar en cualquier forma este concurso en cualquier momento, y
sin notificación en caso surjan mutilaciones, dificultades técnicas o cualquier
materia interfiera con el concurso. En caso se fuera a cancelar el concurso, el
patrocinador se reserva el derecho de seleccionar ganadores entre los concursantes elegibles, no sospechosos recibidos de las acciones requiriendo dicha
cancelación. Las partes eximidas no asumen la responsabilidad de obras perdidas, recibidas tarde, robadas, ilegibles, incompletas, dañadas, recibidas con
franqueo a pagar, enviadas equivocadamente, puestas fuera de lugar o mutiladas
u otros errores o problemas de cualquier tipo, sean mecánicos, electrónicos,
humanos o de cualquier otro índole. Todas las obras serán propiedad del USTA
y ninguna será reconocida o devuelta.
INTERNET: El uso de cualquier software automatizado o cualquier medio
mecánico o electrónico que le permita al concursante enviar su obra automáticamente repetidas veces está estrictamente prohibido. Las partes eximidas no
asumen responsabilidad por cualquier error, omisión, interrupción, borrado,
defecto o retraso en la operación o transmisión, fallo en la línea de comunicaciones, robo o destrucción o acceso no autorizado, o alteraciones de las obras
enviadas. Las partes eximidas no asumen responsabilidad por cualquier
malfuncionamiento técnico de las líneas o las redes telefónicas, sistemas
informáticos en línea, servicios o proveedores de servicios, equipos de computadoras, software, o el fallo de cualquier correo electrónico, errores humanos o
congestión en las líneas del Internet o cualquier sitio Web, o combinación de lo
ante citado, incluyendo lesiones o daños sufridos por las computadores de los
concursantes u otra(s) persona(s) como resultado de la participación en dicho
concurso o el descargo de materiales relacionados con el mismo. ADVERTENCIA: CUALQUIER INTENTO DE DAÑAR DELIBERADAMENTE CUALQUIER SITIO WEB, O MENOSCABAR LA OPERACIÓN LEGITIMA DEL
CONCURSO ES UNA VIOLACIÓN DE LAS LEYES CRIMINALES Y CIVILES, Y EN CASO DE QUE OCURRIESE TAL INTENTO, EL PATROCINADOR SE RESERVA EL DERECHO DE ENTABLAR UNA DEMANDO POR
DAÑOS Y PERJUICIOS Y OTROS REMEDIOS DE DICHAS PERSONAS
RESPONSABLES POR EL INTENTO DE ACUERDO A TODO EL ALCANCE DE LA LEY.
COLECCIÓN DE DATOS: Toda la información personal enviada con relación
al concurso será tratada de acuerdo a las leyes aplicables de la privacidad y la
política de la privacidad del USTA/NJTL, la cual se puede encontrar en el
http://www.usta.com/USTA/Home/Site%20Services/Privacy%
20Policy.aspx. Su información personal sólo será utilizada en conexión con el
concurso tal y como esté establecido en las Bases del Concurso.
LISTA DE GANADORES: Los nombres de todos los ganadores se publicaran
en el www.usta.com/njtl para el 13 de septiembre del 2014.
PATROCINADOR: USTA/NJTL, 70 West Oak Lane, White Plains, NY
10604. Visita el www.usta.com/njtl para más información.
En caso de que surgiera un conflicto entre la traducción al español y la versión
original en inglés del documento, la versión original en inglés será la que rija.
Si eres participante de NJTL, escribe tu contestación a la siguiente pregunta:
Arthur Ashe dedicó su tiempo y sus habilidades para tener un impacto positivo
en los demás, ¿Tú cómo has usado tu tiempo y las habilidades aprendidas en el
tenis y los programas educativos para tener un impacto positivo en las vidas de
aquellos que te rodean?
El periodo de entrega de concurso empieza el 1 de febrero del 2014 y termina a
las 5:00 pm ET del 10 de julio del 2014
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Policies and Procedures
for Chapters and Programs
Administering the NJTL 16th Annual
Arthur Ashe Essay Contest
NJTL Chapters and Programs administering the Arthur Ashe Essay Contest in
their curriculum must abide by the following Policies and Procedures when
submitting entries to the USTA National Office:
Start/End Dates: Contest officially begins at 12:01 AM ET, February 1, 2014.
Mail-in entries must be received by your office on or before 5:00 PM ET on June
25, 2014. Any entry that does not meet these requirements will be disqualified by
the USTA National Office. Please submit to the USTA National Office all late
entries in their unopened, date stamped envelopes.
Essay Contest Eligibility: Contest open to boys and girls who (a) as of June 1,
2014 are 18 years of age and younger and legal residents of the 50 United States
and the District of Columbia, and (b) are participants in a program sponsored by
your local NJTL Program/Chapter as of July 10, 2013. To determine your local
NJTL chapter, visit the “Locate an NJTL” function at www.usta.com/njtl.
Employees, officers, directors and volunteers of the United States Tennis
Association Incorporated (the “USTA”), the USTA/NJTL, the USTA National
Tennis Center Incorporated, the US Open, and their respective parent companies,
subsidiaries, and affiliates, and anyone involved in the Contest’s development or
execution, the immediate families (meaning spouse, parents, siblings, children and
each of their spouses) and members of the households of any such employee,
officer, director, volunteer or person, are not eligible.
Disclosure of “Official Contest Rules”: Each NJTL Chapter or Program
Leader must review and explain the “Official Contest Rules” to their participants
and ensure that the parents/legal guardians have access to the “Official Contest
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Rules.” On each Contest Entry Form, the NJTL Chapter or Program leader must
also receive a written acknowledgement by the parent/legal guardian of each
participant that they have reviewed, understood and agree to the Official Contest
Rules. The failure of a parent/legal guardian to sign a participant’s Contest Entry
Form in this manner will result in disqualification. Web Entrants must have a
parent’s/legal guardian’s permission to submit an entry. Sponsor will contact
entrant’s parent/legal guardian to verify consent. If a parent/legal guardian
cannot be contacted, or fails to provide verifiable consent, such entrant will be
disqualified. The “Official Contest Rules” can be viewed at www.usta.com/aaec.
Please print out copies of the Official Contest Rules and Contest Entry Form and
always keep a sufficient quantity on hand to share with entrants and potential
entrants.
Submitted Entries by Participants: Participants must submit their essays
through their NJTL Chapter or Program. All entries submitted to the NJTL
Chapter or Program are eligible for consideration and must be forwarded to the
USTA National Office. If a completed entry has been submitted to you as the local
NJTL Chapter or Program leader, then you in good faith must forward that entry
along with all other completed entries to the National USTA office in accordance
with these Policies and Procedures. No completed entries must be excluded or
eliminated for any reason.
How to Submit Entries from your NJTL: All entries collected by the NJTL
Chapter or Program leader must include a completed official entry form stapled
to the essay. The author’s name, date of birth, chapter name and/or NJTL ID#,
address, and phone number written on the back of each submission in case the
entry form gets separated from the submission. Entry forms can be downloaded at
www.usta.com/aaec. Although Spanish language entry forms are available,
submissions written in Spanish are ineligible.
All entry forms must be signed by the participant’s party/legal guardian.
NJTL Chapter or Program leaders must submit bundled essays by age group, then
alphabetical order – all Girls 10 and under alphabetized, Boys 10 and under
alphabetized, Girls 11/12 alphabetized, Boys 11/12 alphabetized, and so forth.
The total number of essay submissions should be clearly noted on the top page of
the bundle.
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The USTA National Office must receive all entries from NJTL Chapters
and Programs by 5:00PM ET on July 10, 2014. You must send all entries
to:
USTA/NJTL
Arthur Ashe Essay Contest
70 W. Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY 10604
Late entries received past 5:00PM ET July 10, 2014 must be date
stamped and remain sealed. All sealed late entries must be submitted
to the USTA National Office by 5:00PM ET July 10, 2014.
Essay submissions will not be returned to the NJTL Chapter/Program
or the participant. The chapter leader should make a copy of the essay
for their records.
Entries Sent to the USTA National Office: Participants who mail submissions
directly to the USTA National Office (and not their local NJTL Program or
Chapter) are subject to disqualification. However, should individual essays be
received at the USTA National Office, the USTA National Office will make efforts
to do one of the following:
Send the submission directly to the NJTL Chapter or Program Leader if NJTL
name is indicated. Return the submission to the participant with the address of
the closest NJTL in their area.
Winner Selection: Round 1: A panel of qualified judges will be appointed by
each of the seventeen (17) USTA Sections to judge all essay submissions from
entrants within each such Section’s geographical area. To the extent there are
entries for each category, each USTA Section will select (a) one (1) boy and one
(1) girl from each of five (5) age groups for a total of ten (10) essay finalists. Essays
will be judged based on the following criteria: (i) knowledge of Arthur Ashe; (ii)
message clarity; (iii) quality of expression; and (iv) creative style. Each of the
criteria will be given equal weight. Ties will be broken by the judges who shall
select the entry that best meets criteria ii (message clarity). All decisions by the
judges will be final and binding in all respects. The essay finalists will move on to
Round 2.
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Round 2: The USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Subcommittee will judge
all finalist submissions, and select (a) one (1) boy and one (1) girl from each of five
(5) age groups as essay winners for a total of ten (10) national essay winners.
Essays will be judged based on the following criteria: (i) knowledge of Arthur
Ashe; (ii) message clarity; (iii) quality of expression; and (iv) creative style. Each
of the criteria will be given equal weight. Ties will be broken by the judges who
shall select the entry that best meets criteria ii (message clarity). All decisions by
the USTA and the judges will be final and binding in all respects. Selected
contestants will be notified by telephone and/or mail and confirmed winners in
accordance with these Official Contest Rules. Selected contestants will be asked
to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release and may be asked to provide proof of
age, residency, parenthood/guardianship. If prize/prize notification is returned as
undeliverable, requisite release and documentation suitable to the USTA are not
provided, or a selected contestant is unable to accept prize, prize will be forfeited
and the contestant that has submitted the next best submission of the same type
(i.e. essay in the same age/gender category) will be selected as an alternate
winner in accordance with these Official Contest Rules. The USTA further
reserves the right to disqualify any selected contestant whose behavior, past or
present, the USTA, in its sole discretion, deems to be inappropriate or an
embarrassment to the USTA.
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