The 2023 Essay Contest is OPEN!

Send in your essay for a chance to win a trip to New York City!

Essay contest is for those age 18 and younger, with youngest age of 10 years old.

SEE CONTEST information here. 

What is your essay about?

To enter for an opportunity to win: Contestants in the 10 and younger; 11 and 12; 13 and 14: 15 and 16: 17 and 18 Age Groups - must write an essay of 500 words or less (typed or handwritten) on one 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper, single sided sheet, responding in their own words without the use of chatbots, artificial intelligence, or the work of any other writer:
 

“No matter what accomplishments you make, someone helped you” -Althea Gibson. In this quote, Althea asks us to think about the people that supported your achievements. In your own words, what does this quote mean? Who from your NJTL chapter helped you, how did they help you, and what impact has this made on your tennis skill and/or life?

Essay must be submitted either on typed, single-sided on an 8.5” by 11” sheet or in written form on the provided USTA Foundation NJTL Essay Contest Sheet. See NJTL Essay Contest Sheet for details. Limit one (1) entry per person

Submit essay on handwritten or typed one page 8.5 X 11 sheet of paper to Holly at the Evansville Tennis Center by June25th to allow time for submission. Please contact holly@evansvilletennis.com with any questions!

Happy Writing!
Holly
812-401-6060