Welcome to the application for the 2010-2011 USTA Tennis On Campus Club of the Year Award. The application process is short and sweet. You will be asked to provide basic contact information for:

• Award Nominator (Page 1/4)

• Award Nominee (Page 2/4)

• Recreational Sports Department or Student Activities (Page 3/4)

After providing this information, you will be asked to upload the 1,000 word essay as a Microsoft Word file (Page 4/4). Please have all information ready before beginning, as partial applications cannot be saved.

Click "Next" below to begin filling out the application:

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Directions: The information in this section should reflect that of the person filling out the application.

*Awards eligibility, criteria, selection process, and timetable can be viewed by clicking on "Awards" in the left navigation.

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Directions: The information in this section should reflect that of the Tennis On Campus Club being nominated for the USTA Tennis On Campus Club of the Year Award.

CLUB PARTICIPATION NUMBERS DIRECTIONS:

• If your club distinguishes between competitive and recreational components, note only the competitive participation numbers under "Competitive" and note only the recreational participation numbers under "Recreational."

• If your club does not distinguish between competitive and recreational components, list all participation numbers under "Competitive" and place N/A under "Recreational."

• If there are separate competitive and recreational clubs on your campus, note all competitive club participation numbers under "Competitive" and all recreational club participation numbers under "Recreational," with a note mentioning that they are two distinct clubs.

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Directions: The information in this section should reflect that of the college/university staff member that the club tennis team most routinely works with.

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In 1,000 words or less, write a concise essay highlighting why the nominee should be considered for the Tennis On Campus Club of the Year Award. Effective essays will use specific examples and demonstrate how the nominee has directly impacted tennis participation through the Tennis On Campus program. Extra consideration will be given to individuals who have:

• Increased participation numbers of their Tennis On Campus program

• Increased the quality of their Tennis On Campus program

• Utilized creative marketing strategies

• Utilized creative fundraising strategies

• Utilized creative on-court programming

• Started or upgraded a large Tennis On Campus event (i.e. club tennis tournament)

• Started or upgraded a Tennis On Campus League or Series

• Organized and/or promoted social activities for Tennis On Campus participants (tennis related or other)

• Developed outreach efforts linking their Tennis On Campus program to the community (tennis related or other)

• Embraced diversity, wheelchair tennis, and/or adaptive tennis

• Worked collectively with the varsity tennis team(s) to improve visibility of tennis on their respective campus

• Worked closely with their respective USTA Section Tennis On Campus Coordinator to promote the Tennis On Campus program throughout their USTA Section

• Maintained a dynamic and up-to-date college club tennis team website

Essays should be uploaded as Microsoft Word files. The 1,000 word restriction will be strictly enforced during the review process.

When you click on the "Submit" button below, your application will be submitted to the Tennis On Campus program.