Dear Members of the Media:
The USTA is currently accepting applications for media credentials for the 2011 US Open through an online application. This online form
simplifies the application process and ensures timely and accurate processing of applications. The deadline for submitting applications is
Friday, May 20, 2011.
All members of the media who are approved to receive a 2011 US Open Media Credential will receive an e-mail notification acceptance
packet. That packet will include a variety of information including details on booking hotel rooms and ordering telephone services.
Below you will find instructions and the link to continue the application process. Please read all instructions and guidelines
thoroughly as the process has been modified from prior years.
Thank you for your interest in covering the 2011 US Open. We look forward to reviewing your application and will be back in touch
with you regarding your status in the coming weeks.
Sincerely,
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| Chris Widmaier |
Jeanmarie Daly |
| Managing Director |
Manager, Publicity Operations |
| USTA Communications |
USTA Communications |
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
One application should be completed by each media outlet; multiple applications from the same outlet will not be
accepted. Freelancers (writers & photographers) must be on assignment with a media outlet for credential consideration.
Media Credentials for the US Open Tennis Championships are reserved for working journalists only. In order to be considered
for a Media Credential, you must be a bona fide news gathering organization that produces and publishes original content.
Applications for or related primarily to: (1) documentaries and/or films; (2) books (biographies, autobiographies,
instructional guides, etc); (3) websites that are fanzines, that do not post original content based on news gathering
criteria, and/or that are fan/enthusiast blogs only, will not be accepted. All photographers applying to cover the US
Open Tennis Championships are required to use professional photography equipment only. Photographers using equipment with
the ability to collect or record any film, video, digital video or audio recordings ("recorded material") may not, at any
time, collect or record recorded material of any live tennis action, including practice sessions.
Each media outlet that submits an application must agree, and must cause each of their attendees to agree, to the
credential Terms and Conditions listed below.
WHO COMPLETES THE APPLICATION
An editor/producer/director must complete the application listing all attendees on one application. Applications from individuals,
independent of their outlet’s editor/producer/director will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT LETTERS
An assignment letter is required from every organization for every attendee indicating the person(s) from their organization
assigned to cover the US Open. Assignment letters must be on original, watermarked, company letterhead. They should be
mailed to Jeanmarie Daly, USTA, 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604.
GENERAL RELEASE FORMS
All new attendees applying for credentials for the 2011 US Open must complete and sign a general release form. If you received
a media credential for the 2009 or 2010 US Open you DO NOT need to fill out a general release form for 2011. General release
forms can be mailed to Jeanmarie Daly, USTA, 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604 and must be received before an
application can be processed.
[Click here for PDF of Consent Form]
PHOTOS
All new attendees and those with photos older than six years will need to submit a new photo. If you have previously received
a US Open credential and have a current photo on file, you do not need to send a new photo. New applicants and those with
outdated photos will have the opportunity to upload a jpeg photo during the application process. Please note that all photos
must be headshots only.
WORK STATIONS
The USTA will allocate work stations based on availability with priority given to those media organizations filing on a
daily basis or using digital editing equipment. Due to the demand for work stations, we will reallocate non-used space on-site.
PARKING PASSES
Parking passes are available on a limited basis to local media and media staying outside of Manhattan during the US Open. For
those staying at the designated media hotel(s), where bus transportation is available to and from the Billie Jean King
USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, NY the USTA will limit parking passes and recommends the use of public transportation.
RF COORDINATION
Please be aware that there will be a coordination process on-site for all RF transmitting devices including: walkie talkies,
wireless microphones, wireless LAN systems, wireless camera devices and all wireless networking equipment. Please note that
individuals are strictly prohibited from setting up their own wireless (WiFi) networks.
UPON APPROVAL/DENIAL
Please note that the USTA reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation for any reason in its sole and
absolute discretion. Completion of the application does not guarantee accreditation.
The USTA will make the final decision on all credential applications based on space available, size, scope, history of tennis
coverage and circulation of each media outlet.
If the USTA approves your credential application, you will receive an information packet, including hotel reservation
information and ticket purchase forms. If you have been assigned a workstation, you will receive a telephone order form.
Each person approved for accreditation must pick up and sign for his/her own credential on-site at the Billie Jean
King USTA National Tennis Center. The USTA will only accept a government issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
to claim your credential.
