The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announces the 24th Annual Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest. The theme of this year’s contest is “Sportsmanship Beyond the Game: High School Athletes as Positive Role Models. All entries must be received by the deadline: 12:00 pm on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

As a high school athlete, you are a role model for younger athletes who look up to you. Why is it important to display good sportsmanship to younger athletes? Provide three examples of how you personally demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off the field.

GUIDELINES

• PARTICIPANTS: Contest is open to students in grades 9-12 at MIAA Member Schools.
  
• ESSAY ENTRIES: Must be typed, double spaced, and contain no more than 500 words. All entries, essay and multimedia, must be emailed to dharrington@miaa.net.
  
• MULTIMEDIA ENTRIES: Must be submitted as a public service announcement of 30 or 60 seconds in duration.
  
• CONTEST JUDGING: The contest will be judged by members of the MIAA Sportsmanship Committee using the rubric at this link.

Enter your essay for a chance to win! First Place ($400) and Runner-Up ($200) prizes will be presented in two categories (essay and multimedia). Visit here for more details.