Knicks Poetry Slam Program

Untitled Document
Knicks Poetry Slam
CONTEST OVERVIEW
Check out our Slammin' Video
Over $150,000 in scholarships, laptops and other prizes. Coming this fall... register to receive updates!

Want to be heard NOW... be a part of the Summer Poetry Series by either Spitting or Writing your way to tons of cool prizes.

Two Ways to Participate:

In-Person

1. Register
2. Bring your best poem (up to 3 minutes) and compete in one or all of the Summer Slam Contests Sat., June 28, July 26, August 30 at 3 p.m. (arrive early - first 50 will be eligible to compete) Nuyorican Poets Cafe (East 3rd btwn Aves. B & C)
3. Win a laptop, Ipod, gift cards, Knicks and Liberty tickets and the chance to be honored on center court at Madison Square Garden.

Please click here for the 2008 Knicks Summer Poetry Slam official spittin' rules.

Online

1. Register
2. Submit your poem (max. 250 words) to KnicksPoetrySlam@thegarden.com before August 30. Select poems will be posted on www.KnicksPoetrySlam.com.
3. Win an Ipod Nano or tickets to Liberty and Knicks games and the chance to be honored on center court at Madison Square Garden.

Please click here for the 2008 Knicks Summer Poetry Slam official written rules.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Knicks Poetry Slam was created in 2003 to reach today's high school youth by using the popularity of hip-hop and poetry as a vehicle to motivate and inspire expression through the written and spoken word. With the growth of the program, the Knicks and program partner Urban Word NYC have provided greater opportunities for high school students to use their poetic skills and talents to pursue higher education. The program serves over 10,000 students annually through school site visits, a Poetry Open Audition, a College Fair, workshops and Poetry Slams.

The Knicks Poetry Slam Program is broken up into two contests, spoken word and written. Participants have the option of performing poetry live or competing online through KnicksPoetrySlam.com. The Knicks and Urban Word NYC decided to make the program year-round in May 2008 by adding a Summer Slam Series with the NY Liberty. The 2008-2009 Program will provide more than $150,000 in college grants and prizes.

More details
SPONSORS
New York Knicks The University of Wisconsin - Madison Mercy College

Hymowitz Children's Educational Foundation, Inc.
REGISTRATION FORM

*First Name:
*Last Name:
School:
*Home Address:
*City:
*State:
*Zip:
*Date of Birth:
*Cell Phone:
*E-mail Address:
How did you find out about the Knicks Poetry Slam Program? (Select as many choice as possible. Windows users: Hold down the Control (CTRL) key while clicking on choices. Mac users: hold down the Command (Apple) key while selecting more than one.)
If other (from above):
I would like to register for the following programs:
(check all that apply)
Summer Poetry Slam
Summer Written Competition
Open Audition in Fall
Please click here for the 2008 Knicks Poetry Slam official rules.

All contestants must present a copy of this release form at the Open Audition on Nov. 3, 2008. If under the age of 18, by clicking the "Submit" button, you attest that you've obtained the permission of a parent or legal guardian to enter. Additionally, you must present your form with the signature of your parent or legal guardian in order to audition.

Thank you for your submission.
   
By clicking on the "Submit" button above, you agree that all materials you submit become available for unrestricted use by NBA.com and waive all rights to them. Submissions will not be returned. Please review the NBA.com's Privacy Policy if you have any questions regarding making submissions.

Thank you for being a Knicks fan!




* Use ID or email for login
Forgot Password
MSG -- The Renovation
MSG Mobile Alerts
Email and Exclusive content for Knicks fans.



American Express