Want to help? Judges are needed for APSE's annual writing and section contests. If interested, contact APSE first vice president Mike Sherman at MSherman@Oklahoman.com
Where is judging? Judging will take place at APSE's Winter Meetings March 1-5 in Indianapolis. The Campus Center at IUPUI will host the judging.
When does it start? You should plan to arrive in time for a 4 p.m. meeting Saturday, March 1. Judging usually wraps up about 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
What are the hotels? We have two Marriott hotels — reservation deadline is Jan. 29 — and they are on opposite sides of a shared parking lot in Indianapolis. The hotels are 3/4 of a mile from the Campus Center and 1 1/2 blocks from a campus shuttle stop. The shuttle stops at the Campus Center. The ride takes 3 minutes. The hotels are within walking business of downtown. The rates: Courtyard (by Marriott) at the Capitol — $129 and does not include breakfast (an in-house bistro has breakfast for sale); kings and doubles are available. Residence Inn Canal — $139 and includes breakfast. One queen bed and one queen pullout sofa in each room (no room has two beds). Free internet access. $10 parking for overnight guests. Free parking for daily drive-ins. Book your group rate: Associated Press Sports Editors >>
How do I enter? Contest rules should be posted on the APSE website and sent to primary members this week. The mandatory dates are: April 14 and July 28 (Sundays) and Feb. 28 and Nov. 14 (daily). Contest entry deadline will be on or about Feb. 1. Dues must be paid to enter contest. Go to this link to pay: http://registration.apsportseditors.org/pay/
