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Write-off Contests: Before the convention

  • The adviser to entrants must be a current JEA member and a convention attendee.
  • All contestants must be registered at www.jea.org by the deadline, usually three weeks before the convention. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Entries are processed in the order received. Missing deadlines due to “just received permission,” “business office late” and similar situations will not be acceptable excuses for late entries. Entries without names will not be accepted. Contestants must be in attendance at the convention.
  • The Write-off Rules and Regulations should be downloaded at www.jea.org, printed and read thoroughly by the contestants and adviser, and brought to the convention.
  • A minimum four category entries must be received for a contest to be conducted.
  • Entries are limited to one contestant per category per school. EXCEPTIONS: An individual, two-person team or three-person team may submit one story in designated broadcast categories. At least one person from the team must be present and must pay the registration and contest entry fees at the convention.
  • A student may enter only ONE category.
  • Junior high /middle school students may enter any contest. They will be judged against high school entries unless advisers indicate at the Write-off registration desk that they wish to receive only grade-level feedback and a certificate of participation.
  • Advisers making requests for special accommodations for students with disabilities must do so by the registration deadline and must bring documentation (IEP) to the convention.
  • No refunds will be given unless canceled 14 or more days before the convention. Contact JEA Headquarters, 785-532-5532 or toll free 866-532-5532 for cancellations.
  • Contestants need to provide their own materials for the contests, as noted at the beginning of each group of contests and in individual category descriptions. The JEA Bookstore at the convention will have many of the materials for sale in limited quantities. JEA will not provide materials other than those noted.
  • Call headquarters at 785-532-5532 or toll free 866-532-5532 for assistance with entry log-in and upload problems. Start early to avoid traffic.