The 15th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest will officially begin on February 1, 2013.
Click here for Official Contest Entry Form - English
Click here for Official Contest Entry Form - Spanish
Click here for AAEC Guide to conducting contest.
NJTL youth participants should write their answer to the following 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?"
Arthur Ashe was an American hero fighting battles both on and off the court. He broke barriers in the tennis world, becoming the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam tournament and finishing his career with three Grand Slam titles, including the 1968 US Open. Off the court, he was a social activist taking on issues like racial prejudice, AIDS, apartheid and education. One of his many legacies includes National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), a network of youth-serving organizations that provide 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.
Deadlines:
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February 1
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June 25
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- Entries submitted by hand delivery must be received by the NJTL chapter/program.
- Online essay submissions due.
- Mail-in entries must be postmarked.
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July 2
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- Entries submitted by mail must be received by the NJTL chapter/program.
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July 10
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- NJTL chapter leaders are responsible for submitting all entries to the USTA National Office.
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Visit the Arthur Ashe Learning Center at www.arthurashe.org for resources and information about Arthur Ashe and his legacy.