NJTL
2012 Arthur Ashe Art & Essay Contest – Deadline is June 1, 2012
NJTL participants are asked to answer the question...
"If Arthur Ashe was alive today, what do you think would give him hope?”
...in the form of an essay or art piece. Winning entries will win a trip to Arthur Ashe Kids' Day in New York, NY! Click here for details & entry form (Spanish version).
What is a NJTL?
USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL), formerly known as National Junior Tennis League, goes beyond teaching juniors basic tennis skills, it is a total life enhancement program. Since it's establishment by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell, and Sheridan Snyder in 1969, USTA NJTL has had a significant impact on the lives of many of our nation’s youth. The program seeks to develop the character of young people through tennis, emphasizing the ideals and life of Arthur Ashe by:
- Reaching out to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn and play tennis.
- Instilling in youngsters the values of humanitarianism, leadership and academic excellence.
- Giving youngsters the opportunity to fully develop their tennis skills so they can derive a lifetime of enjoyment from the sport.
Requirements for Organizations
To participate in FREE registration, you must meet the following requirements to become an NJTL Chapter:
- serve tennis to youth 6-18
- offer a free or low-cost curriculum
- have an educational component in addition to your on-court programming
Benefits
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Access to Special USTA Grants: NJTL Kids' Day Grants, Facilities Assistance Program, Community Tennis Development Workshop stipends, Recreational Funding Grants and more
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NJTL Camps: Camp Scholarships to an all inclusive seven day tennis camp.
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Participation in the Arthur Ashe Essay Contest: Winners of the Arthur Ashe Essay contest receive a trip to the US Open, tickets to a Broadway show & major league baseball game and more- and only essays submitted by participants that are part of a USTA NJTL are eligible.
- Awards: All USTA/VA NJTLs are eligible for USTA/Virginia District, USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section and National Awards.
NJTL of the Year Award
Mary and Frances Youth Center/Lobs & Lessons, a Virginia Tennis NJTL in Richmond, was presented with the 2011 NJTL of the Year Award at the Community Tennis Development Workshop in New Orleans, LA in January 2012.
An Achievable Dream, a Virginia Tennis NJTL in Newport News, was presented with the 2009 NJTL of the Year Award at the Community Tennis Development Workshop in San Diego, CA in January 2010.
View the Achievable Dream video featured at the national workshop.
Resources
About NJTL Video with Arthur Ashe
Core Values & Programs for NJTL Chapters
Facilities Grants – Application Process Ongoing
NJTL Chapters are invited to apply for the Facilities Assistance Program which supports local facility improvements, resurfacing of existing courts, painting of QuickStart Tennis lines, and new construction – all ranging from minimal dollars up to $50,000. For more information and to apply email: CLOAKING
More information on benefits, programs, registration forms and resource materials can be found on the national USTA NJTL webpage.
Questions? Contact Alex Chan at CLOAKING .
