APSE - Is it worth joining?

[Sports Barf]

I tried to join but they wouldn't let me

 

[Tarheel316]

I would argue that the contest has become to a large degree irrelevant. In the "big-paper" writing categories, you have daily operations with print deadlines competing against websites in which the writer can post a story several hours after a game (as opposed to on a tight deadline). Or papers with 12 writers competing against websites with dozens of writers and unlimited space. In the section categories, most sports editors now are at the mercy of shared-services copy desks. If you have your own copy desk, it's a huge advantage.

If you have your own copy desk it's a huge advantage for more reasons than one. I wish my ship could go back to those days.

 

[Writer]

When do they allow people to start submitting work for awards? Do you also have multiple conferences throughout the year?

 

[Human_Paraquat]

When do they allow people to start submitting work for awards? Do you also have multiple conferences throughout the year?

I think award entries are due in January or February. There will be notices posted on the APSE website and Facebook page and on Twitter. You can look at the previous years' rules and submission guidelines and start putting your entries together now.

 

[SportsGuyBCK]

I think award entries are due in January or February. There will be notices posted on the APSE website and Facebook page and on Twitter. You can look at the previous years' rules and submission guidelines and start putting your entries together now.

2018 APSE Contest rules (with big changes); Must pay dues by Dec. 15 to enter | APSE - Associated Press Sports Editors