Apply to Become a 2026-2029 CoE | STMS Tennis Medicine

APPLICATION FOR STMS CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

An STMS Center for Excellence is a collaborative “center” of tennis medical care and science that exemplifies a longstanding commitment to the primary missions of the STMS

Production of and the dissemination of the highest level of tennis-specific research and education
Identification of the top tennis medicine clinical programs
Influential individuals or programs in the field of tennis medicine and science that can provide impact to future participants and organizations in tennis.

Each STMS Center for Excellence must meet all the criteria, maintain good standing with STMS, and will be considered and designated such after review from STMS Past President’s Committee and approval from STMS Board.

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Every 3 year renewal

APPLICATION PROCESS:

$500 (USD) (non-refundable submission processing fee)
If application is NOT accepted, original processing fee is NON-refundable, however, application may be resubmitted in subsequent cycles with $100 (USD) processing fee.
Renewal fee of $250 every 3 years
Submission deadlines: December 31st , 20xx (decisions January 31st , 20xx following year)

BENEFITS:

Designated as one of the most prestigious Institutions of STMS Center for Excellence in Tennis Medicine and Science in the world that may be promoted by the institution(s) designated with use of the STMS logo and designation on institution(s) website, marketing material and social media.
(1) Certificate of Designation of STMS Center for Excellence in Tennis Medicine and Science
Permission to use STMS logo on website and material to promote as a Center for Excellence
STMS announcement and inclusion in STMS online resources
Designated “Centers” will be provided to ATP/WTA/ITF for possible referrals.

APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED:
Completed by the submitting individual:

(Please note that all proposed directors must have STMS memberships in good standing at time of submission)

A director and associate director must be uniquely different individuals. (other positions may be either director or associate director):

First name

Last name

Proposed Primary Institution (s) STMS Center of Excellence:

Proposed Secondary (Collaborative) Institution STMS Center of Excellence:

Proposed other (Collaborative) Institution STMS Center of Excellence

Proposed Director STMS Center of Excellence:

Proposed Associate Director STMS Center of Excellence:

Proposed Sport Science/Research Director STMS Center of Excellence:

Proposed Outreach/Tennis affiliations director, STMS Center of Excellence:

The proposed director should submit below on behalf of the institution (s) including all “members” of this “Center”

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter addressing STMS as to why your institution (s) should be considered for an STMS Center for excellence. (400 words or less)

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