The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program
Youth Ambassador Program
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Youth Ambassador Program 2022 Application and Instructions
General Information
Each year, the Thoroughbred Incentive Program will select around 12 Youth Ambassadors. The goal of
the T.I.P. Youth Ambassador Program is to promote participation in T.I.P. with the mission to encourage
retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding. A
Youth Ambassador’s role is to positively represent T.I.P. and the Thoroughbred breed at his or her local
barn, shows, competitions, or any other activities he or she may participate in. Past ambassadors must
submit a new application each year if they wish to re-apply to the program. To apply to be a T.I.P. Youth
ambassador you must meet the following criteria:
• Age: 18 years old or younger as of January 1, 2022
• Reside
in the US or Canada
• Own or Lease a Thoroughbred with a T.I.P. number
• Participate in T.I.P. (Non-competition award applicant or participation in T.I.P. shows or classes)
Youth Ambassadors will be in regular contact with the T.I.P. office. In order for the Youth Ambassador
Program to succeed, all selected Youth Ambassadors should plan to be in communication with the T.I.P.
office and be responsive to emails or phone calls. Throughout the year, Youth Ambassadors may be
asked to submit information, photographs, and updates, answer questions, polls, or surveys as requested
by the Youth Ambassador Program coordinators. If at any
time a Youth Ambassador is not able to fulfill
their role, the Youth Ambassador may ask to resign their role or may be removed from the program by the
T.I.P. office.
How to Apply
The selection process for the Youth Ambassador Program is a two-part process. All materials must be
submitted by mail (post marked by due date) to The Jockey Club T.I.P., 821 Corporate Dr. Lexington, KY
40503 or via email to TIPambassador@jockeyclub.com (with a copy to tjctip@gmail.com
to ensure
receipt).
Part 1 – Application Form. Due October 1, 2021
Applicants must complete and submit the two-page application form that follows these instructions in full.
The application must be signed by the applicant as well as the applicant’s parent or guardian if the
applicant is under 18 years of age.
All applicants will be notified by October 15, 2021 (i) to proceed to the second part of the application
process, described below, or (ii) that the applicant has not been chosen to move on in the selection
process this year.
Part 2 – Application Supplemental Materials. Due November 15, 2021
All applicants notified to proceed to the second part of the application process must complete and submit
supplemental materials as outlined in the response email. This portion of the application will be due no
later than November 15, 2021. Supplemental Materials may consist of the following:
• W
ritten Response
• Creative Project
• Photograph
• Recommendation Letter
• Short Questions