Empowering Future Champions: Your Journey to the 2025 WTG Begins Here!

The WTGF Next Generation Youth Development Program is here to support and inspire the next generation of transplant athletes! 🏅

We’re thrilled to announce that 10 x €500 subsidies will be awarded to help youth transplant athletes under 18 attend the 2025 World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany! 🇩🇪

This is your chance to showcase your story, share your passion for sports, and join the global transplant community in celebrating the power of movement and resilience.

Eligibility

  • Open to transplant athletes under 18 attending the 2025 WTG.
  • A maximum of 2 subsidies per country will be awarded.
  • A total of 10 x subsidies will be awarded

How to Enter

🌟 Answer these two questions in one of two ways:
1️⃣ The importance of sports/movement in your post-transplant life.
2️⃣ How attending the 2025 WTG will impact your life and future.

📹 Option 1: Create a 1-2 minute video answering the questions.
📝 Option 2: Write a creative essay (max 1000 words) and include a minimum of 3 images

  • Applications in your own language are allowed

How to Apply

1️⃣ Complete a JotForm application expressing your interest and obtaining parental consent by Monday, 10th February 2025. (LINK)
2️⃣ Receive creative materials from WTGF to guide your submission process.
3️⃣ Submit your video or essay by Friday, 28th February 2025.

Selection Process

A dedicated judging panel will carefully review all submissions. Decisions are final, and winners will be announced on Monday, 10th March 2025.

Conditions for Winners

🌟 Winners agree to participate in promotional activities during the build-up to, at, and after the Games. These will include:

  • Pre-Games Content:
    • Social media posts featuring your story and preparations.
    • Showcase your application video or essay.
  • At Games Content:
    • Posts highlighting your experiences, events, and achievements.
  • Post-Games Content:
    • A final post celebrating your journey to Dresden and participation in the Games.

WTGF’s marketing team will work closely with you and your guardians to create and approve all materials.

Timeline

📅 10th February 2025: JotForm expression of interest deadline.
📅 28th February 2025: Submission deadline for videos or essays.
📅 10th March 2025: Winners announced.

 

Terms and Conditions

  1. 1. Parental/Guardian Consent:
    o Written consent from a parent or guardian is required to participate in the program.
    o Guardians must oversee the creation of video content or essay submissions to ensure safety and appropriateness.
  2. Submission Guidelines:
    o Video submissions must be 1-2 minutes in length and adhere to provided guidance.
    o Essays must not exceed 1000 words and must be the applicant’s original work.
  3. Fair and Transparent Judging:
    o The selection committee, comprising the WTGF CEO, Youth Committee Chair, and two trustees, will evaluate all submissions fairly and transparently.
    o Decisions made by the committee are final and binding.
  4. Eligibility Requirements:
    o Open only to transplant athletes under 18 who are confirmed participants in the 2025 World Transplant Games.
    o A maximum of 2 subsidies per country will be awarded. Only 10 subsidies in total will be awarded.

o The subsidy may only be used towards the registration fee cost of attending the 2025 WTG. Further details will be provided.

  1. Conditions of Participation:
    o Winners agree to participate in promotional activities, including the creation of pre-games, at-games, and post-games marketing content.
    o Content will be developed collaboratively with the WTGF marketing team and shared on WTGF social media platforms and YouTube.
  2. Ownership and Use of Submissions:
    o By submitting content, applicants grant WTGF the right to use videos, essays, and related materials for promotional purposes.
    o WTGF will work with guardians to approve all published materials to ensure they align with family preferences.
  3. Submission Deadline:
    o JotForm applications, including parental consent, must be submitted by Monday, 10th February 2025.
    o Creative submissions (video or essay) must be received by Friday, 28th February 2025.

8.Data Protection:
o Parent / Guardians Consent for the collection, storage, and processing of the minor’s personal data for the purpose of administering the application process and awarding the subsidies.

9.General Disclaimers:

o WTGF reserves the right to modify or cancel the program in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
o Applicants agree to adhere to all program rules and guidelines.

Ready to Apply?
📌 Click here to express your interest and start your journey to the 2025 World Transplant Games.

For questions or further details, reach out to wtgf@wtgf.org

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Warm regards,
The WTGF Team

Contact: wtgf@wtgf.org