AAU ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW WEST COAST OFFICE WITH SUPPORT OF VISIT ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 14, 2016) – The largest youth sports organization in the United States is bringing additional sports programs to the West Coast with the opening of a new office in Anaheim, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and Visit Anaheim announced today. AAU will be working side-by-side with Visit Anaheim's newly formed Sports Anaheim division to strengthen and support destination's sports culture by attracting diverse sporting events to Anaheim and Orange County.

A more formalized presence in California will allow the AAU to provide stronger support for existing AAU programs while working to drive several new AAU events out west and more diligently support West Coast members.

"Despite being more than 100 years old, the legacy and tradition of the AAU is still maturing," said Dr. Roger J. Goudy, President/CEO of the AAU. "We are incredibly thankful for our partnership with Visit Anaheim as this alliance promises to deliver new first-class events to our west coast membership."

Among a number of new events being planned on the west coast, the AAU is working to refocus its efforts and establish the AAU West Coast Junior Olympic Games as one of the premier multi-sport events in the country. Slated to take place in Anaheim this July, the 2016 Games will be the event's first year as a major sports festival. The event will feature approximately 15 different sports and bring a projected 2,000 athletes and their families to the Anaheim area to compete.

"We are proud to welcome AAU to Anaheim and their commitment to help attract world-class sporting events to our destination," said Jay Burress, president & CEO, Visit Anaheim. "Developing our Sports Anaheim division and expanding our partnership with AAU are crucial examples in reaffirming Visit Anaheim's commitment to growing and fostering amateur athletic events in our area."
Visit www.aausports.org for more information about the AAU.

THE TOP AMATEUR ATHLETES IN AMERICA BATTLE FOR THE 86TH AAU SULLIVAN AWARD

The best in amateur athletics will battle for the nation's top prize this week, as seven finalists were announced on Wednesday. Finalists include: Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, World Champion gymnast Simone Biles. Pat Tillman Award winner Keenan Reynolds, NCAA Volleyball Champion Mikaela Foecke, Gold Medalist Brittany Bowe, three-time NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player Breanna Stewart and USOC Male SportsMan of the Year Jordan Burroughs.

Voting for the award is open to the public at www.aausullivan.org/vote. You can vote once every 24 hours through Wednesday, March 23 to crown your favorite player the top amateur athlete in America.

AAU PARTNERS WITH WNBA'S TINA CHARLES, HOPEY'S HEART FOUNDATION IN EFFORT TO PROVIDE SAFER COMPETITION FOR YOUTH ATHLETES

The AAU has partnered with AAU alumna and four-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles and the Hopey's Heart Foundation to help raise awareness for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the United States. The leading cause of death in the United States, SCA affects nearly 383,000 individuals annually. The AED Plus is the only automated external defibrillator with Real CPR Help®, which guides lay rescuers to the proper depth and rate of chest compression with audio and visual prompts. Not all victims of SCA need a defibrillating shock, but they all can benefit from cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

This partnership will allow AAU members the opportunity to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at a substantial savings. Teams that would like an AED and are not able to afford one can apply to Hopey's Heart Foundation for a free AED. Only a limited number of free AED's are available and will be awarded based on need and review of an application which is available here.

Ages: 9th - 11th Grade
Location: LakePoint Sporting Community, Atlanta, GA
When: July 5-9, 2016
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Fee: National Championship $670      Super Showcase $670

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Register Here: www.aaugirlsbasketball.org

AAU TRACK & FIELD (ATHLETICS)

20th ANNUAL AAU CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

20th Annual AAU Club Championships
July 10th-16th 2016
ESPN Wide World of Sports
At Walt Disney World Resort

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2016 AAU Primary Nationals

Date: July 7th-9th, 2016

Loaction: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort

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2016 AAU REGIONAL QUALIFIERS

2016 AAU Regional Qualifiers are now posted, Click Here for more information on your Regional Qualifier

AAU ATHLETICS BENEFIT

To our AAU Track & Field Membership

We are pleased to announce that a free digital copy of YOUTH RUNNER is now available for all of our members.

 CLICK HERE

Thank you for your participation!

Coach Charles Oliver "Coach O"

AAU INLINE HOCKEY JUNIOR OLYMPICS YOUTH & ADULTS CLUBS DIVISIONS International Divisions & Team USA Youth Program
	AAU National Hockey Chair Keith Noll 715-829-2346 cell slapshot@wwt,net Facility Location: Kapolei Inline Hockey Arenas 1057 Opakapaka St Kapolei, HI 96707 www.kihawaii.com Deadline: Wednesday,06/01/16 (No Extensions 2016)
WWW.AAUHOCKEY.ORG

2016 AAU FOLKSTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Date: March 18th - 19th, 2016

Location(s): Black Hills State University - Donald E. Young Center
1625 St Joe St, Spearfish, SD 57799

Schedule: * Friday March 18th Weigh-Ins are from 2-7pm
** Saturday March 19th Competition Starts @ 9am
All Wrestling will be Completed On Saturday March 19th

Entry Fees: * $38 Pre-Registration through www.Trackwrestling.com
by March 18th, 2016
** $58 Entries will be taken through weigh-in March 18th.
You may register at the door
Contact Information:
Frank Pavich
(605) 641-0587
fpavich@amfam.com

For More Event Information Click Here

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2016 AAU SPRING YOUTH NATIONALS

Date: March 19th, 2016

Location: Buck Van Huss Dome
Dobyns Bennett High School Kingsport,TN

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2016 AAU LEE PAMULAK MIDDLE SCHOOL DUALS

Date: March 25th - 27th, 2016
Location: HyVee Hall
730 3rd Street Des Moines, IA 50309

Contact Information: Ron Peterson
(515) 249-3586 or rpeterson1956@gmail.com

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2016 AAU FROSH-SOPH NATIONAL DUALS

Who Will Be the 2016 #1 Freshman/Sophomore Team in the Nation?

Date: March 25th - 27th, 2016
Location: HyVee Hall
730 3rd Street Des Moines, IA 50309

Contact Information: Ron Peterson
(515) 249-3586 or rpeterson1956@gmail.com

For more event information Click Here

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AAU FOLKSTYLE CHAMPION BELT

At the Eastern or Western Grand Nationals you must place 1st in Folkstyle.

Please visit national website for dates & location of events.
www.aauwrestling.net

QUALIFERS:
District State Championships...Any State
Fall Youth Nationals...South Dakota
Winter Youth Nationals...Nebraska
#GetJacked...South Dakota
Folkstyle World Championships/Black Hills Nationals...South Dakota
Spring Youth Nationals...Tennessee
Huskerland...Nebraska
Western Grand Nationals...Montana
Eastern Grand Nationals...Ohio

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2016 AAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DUALS

Date: April 8th - 10th, 2016

Site: Dobyns-Bennett High School
1800 Legion Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664

Entry Fee: $650, Non-refundable
Includes admission for members of the official roster
(Maximum of 3 coaches and 1 table worker)

Contact Information:
Frank Lett
(423) 392-8831
frank@visitkingsport.com

For more event information Click Here.

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2016 AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS

Date: June 11th - 17th, 2016
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports
Orlando, FL
Registration: Now Open

Contact Information:
Reggie Williams
rwilliams@aausports.org

For More Event Information Click Here

Meet Results Click Here

Register Today for the Beach Volleyball National Championships

Registration is now open for the 23rd AAU Girls' Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships! This event, which takes place from July 6th – 9th in Hermosa Beach, CA, is open to any AAU member that meets the age requirements. Competition is available for girls' 10U, 12U, 14U, 15U, 16U, and 18U. The entry deadline is June 30th. However, space is limited and divisions will fill before the deadline! Do not delay! Visit www.aaubeach.org or CLICK HERE to register your teams today!