2015 Muriel Osborne Hawaii Tennis Award PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The objective of the Muriel Osborne Hawaii Tennis Award is to provide funding to a
competitive junior female player:
Who has achieved local and/or national rankings in the 16s or 18s Division. Displays outstanding sportsmanship on and off tennis court Trains year round and competes in tournaments. Has a history of strong local tournament results. Appears in the section’s most current standing lists in the 16s or 18s Division. Involved in community service.
GRANT ELIGIBILITY: Player must have a Section Ranking, or national ranking. Player must be a female, ages 14 – 17. Player must be in high school. Financial need may be considered if demonstrated by applicant
ONGOING REQUIREMENTS: Recipient of the scholarship must Submit a ONE-page written report with photo on their experience to confirm that the award was utilized for related tennis tournament expenses. Provide minimum of 8 hours of volunteer work at a tennis event or program.
EVALUATION PROCESS: Evaluation will be done by the team comprised of USTA Hawaii Pacific Section Jr. Competition staff and Kahiau Tennis Foundation committee members.
Grants are for one year in the amount of $ 1000.00.
2015 Muriel Osborne Hawaii Tennis Award Grant Application Form
CONFIDENTIAL (To be completed by parents if under 18) Last Name:__________________________________ First Name:______________________________ Age:______ Address:________________________________________ City:___________________ ST:______ Zip:___________ Home Phone: (_____)_________________ Approximate Dollar Amount Spent on Tennis in 2014 $____________ E-mail Address: _____________________ Number of USTA National Tournaments Played in 2014___________ Date of Birth: ______________________ (MM/DD/YY) USTA Section:_____________________________
Jr. Singles Ranking:
2014 Final Sectional Ranking/Standing:
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Age Group: ___________
2014 Final National Ranking/Standing:
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Age Group:___________
Section 2015 Current Ranking: ________ Age Group: __________ (as of what date?)___________
Father’s Name: ____________________________ Home Phone: ______________________________ Work Phone: ______________________________
Mother’s Name: ____________________________ Home Phone: ______________________________ Work Phone: ______________________________
Personal Coach (if any): ____________________________
1. Please describe your practice schedule, include hours per day/week, drills, and conditioning:
2. Have you ever attended a National tournament or team competition? (If yes, list events.)
3. Which of the following best describes your education: a.
Home School
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b. Public School
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c.
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Private School
d. Tennis Academy/School ____ 4. Anticipated Tournament Schedule in 2015:
5. Please list any sportsmanship awards received related to tennis:
6. Please describe why good sportsmanship is important and what it means to you?
I hereby certify that the information submitted above is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all information is subject to verification by Kahiau as a condition of awarding funds. Player’s Signature: ________________________________________
Application Materials Checklist ________Completed application ________Proposed 2015 Tournament Schedule Applications that are incomplete or missing requested documentation will not be considered. Please Mail or Fax Application No Later Than May 1, 2015 to: Kahiau – A Tennis Foundation 932 Ward Avenue, #490 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Post Grant Summary 1. Please list or describe the specific use of the grant payment (i.e. travel, coaching fees, tournament play, equipment purchase, etc.). For example, if grant was used for tournament play, recipient should list names, locations, and results of tournaments entered as a direct result of the grant. Attach additional pages if necessary.
2. Please provide name(s) of coach(es) and/or tennis program and/or Program Director with whom you are currently working. Attach additional pages if necessary.
3. Please have your coach or Program Director describe the progress you have made since receiving the grant. Attach additional pages if necessary.
4. Please describe your training regimen, including: hours of practice, drills, competitive play, hours and methods for conditioning, etc. Attach additional pages if necessary.