FORMAT: Two-fold: prejudging and evening performance.

RULES: AAU Physique rules, regulations and procedures. Drug tests will be done on a random or select basis with anyone refusing to test or failing the test suspended from the competition.

QUALIFICATION: Contestants who have placed in the top three of a recognized, drug-tested competition at the local, state, regional or national level during 1996-98 are eligible to participate in the Mr./Ms. Teenage Junior America.

AWARDS: Athletes placing in the top three in each age group shall receive medals. Overall winners will be awarded special commemorative plaques and gold medals.

Divisions: Males: 13-15, 16-17, 18-19
Females: 13-15, 16-17, 18-19
Competition Date: August 2
Venue: Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach
Competitors: 1997: 18
1998: 30
Contacts: AAU National Physique Contact
Fred Yale - (203) 876-6028
AAU Physique Staff Liason
Sheldon B. Walker - (407) 828-2723

INFO SHEET

DATE: Sunday, August 2, 1998

SITE: Pavilion Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia

ENTRY DEADLINE: Entries must be received by Wednesday, July 15, 1998. Overnight delivery is strongly advised. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE DATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE.

ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $40.00 which includes the cost of Drug-Testing. All entry fees must be by cashier's check or money order made out to the XXXII AAU Junior Olympic Games. No cash or personal checks will be accepted. Any entry form that is not fully and completely filled out will be rejected. This is the responsibility of the competing athletes.

AAU MEMBERSHIP: Current AAU membership cards are required for all athletes. Cards must be presented at Athlete Check-in. If athlete does not have a current membership card, one can be purchased at that time.

ELIGIBILITY: Only contestants who have placed in the top three (3) of a recognized, drug-tested competition at the Local, State, Regional, or National level during 1996, 1997, or 1998 are eligible to participate in the Mr./Ms Teenage Junior America (Qualification does not have to be through an AAU-sanctioned competition). For more information on athlete qualifications, please contact Fred Yale at (203) 933-5768 (evenings) or Sheldon Walker at (407) 828-3459.

AGE CLASS: MALE: AGE 13-15 AGE 16-17 AGE 18-19
FEMALE: AGE 13-15 AGE 16-17 AGE 18-19

NOTE: AAU Physique Committee Officials reserve the privilege of adjusting classes due to number of entries. Also, proof of age (Birth Certificate) will be required at competition site registration.

RULES: This competition shall be held under 1998 AAU Physique rules, regulations and procedures. (See AAU Physique Manual) To obtain a copy, send check or money order for $13.00 to the AAU National Headquarters, c/o The Walt Disney World Resort, P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000.

CHECK-IN: All athletes will be required to check-in no later than Saturday, August 1, at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Birth Certificates and AAU Membership Cards will be verified at check-in. Credentials and goody bags will also be distributed during check-in, and local Hampton Roads area information will also be available.

Pre-Registration: It is extremely important that all entries be received no later than the above-mentioned deadline date. ENTRY FORM(S) RECEIVED BEYOND THAT DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! Of course, we want as many athletes as possible to participate, so please get all entry forms in on time. Again, guaranteed overnight delivery will become mandatory if it is the only way to ensure compliance with the deadline date.

On-Site Check In: Check-in for all athletes participating in the 1998 AAU Junior Olympic Games will be held at the Norfolk Scope Arena located at 201 East Brambleton Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. There will be a $2.00 fee to park at the Scope Arena during registration hours. Parking is available in the garage beneath the facility and in surface lots across the street. RV and Bus parking will also be available in these lots. Upon arrival at the Scope Arena, please follow posted signs to the Check-in Area. For check-in hours, mapping, and specific directions from locations throughout the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area, please consult your Athletes', Coaches' and Parents' Handbook.

Directions to the Norfolk Scope Arena:

From the North (Hampton Area): 64 East to 264 West, take exit 10 City Hall Avenue exit, Right at the first stop light on St. Pauls Blvd. Parking Garage is three lights up on the left.

From the West (Portsmouth, Suffolk Area): Route 58 East (pickup from 85 or 95) to 64 West to 264 West, Take exit 10, City Hall Ave, right at stop light, on St. Pauls Blvd, parking garage is three stop lights up on the left.

From the South (Chesapeake Area): Take route 17 North to 64 West to 264 West to exit 10, City Hall Ave, right at stop light on St. Pauls Blvd, parking garage is three stop lights up on the left.

SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1998

AAU Junior Olympic Games Check-in All day The Norfolk Scope Arena, Norfolk

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 1998

Competition Site Check-In 9:30 am Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach
Prejudging 12:30 pm Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach
Evening Performance 6:30 pm (sharp!) Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach

DRUG TESTING: All athletes are required to be DRUG-FREE. Urinalysis Drug-testing will be done on a random or select basis. Anyone refusing to submit to testing, or who fails a drug test is immediately suspended from the competition and forfeits any and all places and awards. Anyone who has failed a drug-test has three (3) weeks to contact the AAU National Headquarters for information on how to be retested. If the athlete fails to apply for retesting, he/she may be banned from competing in the AAU Physique Program for a period of two (2) years.

AWARDS: Athletes placing in the top three (3) in each class shall receive special gold, silver, and bronze AAU Junior Olympic Games medals, respectively. Also, special commemorative plaques will be given to overall winners in each division and special commemorative medallions will be presented to all competitors.

OPENING Opening Ceremonies will be held at Norfolk State University's Track Stadium on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30 pm.
CEREMONIES: Parking on the university grounds is very limited and not convenient to the stadium. To facilitate your arrival at the event, the Organizing Committee is setting up a hassle free transportation system that will make scheduled pick-ups at convenient locations throughout the Hampton Roads Area and deliver you right to the stadium gates. At the conclusion of Opening Ceremonies, you will board the shuttles and be returned to your parking location. In order to arrive at the stadium in time for the festivities, please plan to use the transportation system by utilizing the parking lots located close to your hotel. (A detailed map and parking directions will be provided at Athlete Check-in at the Norfolk Scope Arena). Enjoy the spectacular show without the hassle of restrictive campus parking. Please be sure to fill out the appropriate section of your Event Registration Forms so that we can accurately plan to have enough shuttles at designated locations to pick you up! We look forward to seeing you at this year's Opening Ceremonies!

HOUSING: All requests for housing will be handled by the Games Reservation Service. Simply call our toll free number at 1-888-JR AAU 98 (1-888-572-2898). A list of hotels and areas in which they are located can be found in the Athletes', Coaches', and Parents' Handbook, review this information and then call the reservations number. Be sure to have the following information ready:

* the sport you will be competing in
* the number of people in your party
* the number of rooms you need
* your arrival and departure dates
* your credit card number

Your accommodations will be confirmed while you are on the line.

Dormitory Housing will also be available at Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University. Ask the operator for details!

The Headquarters Hotel for Bodybuiding is: Doubletree, Virginia Beach

INFORMATION

AAU YOUTH PHYSIQUE CHAIR AAU NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS LOCAL SPORT CHAIR
Fred Yale Sheldon Walker Bob Crist
395 3rd Ave. Amateur Athletic Union 19 Barnes Ct
West Haven, CT 06516 c/o Walt Disney World Resort Hampton, VA 23664
203-933-5768 Evening P.O. Box 10,000 804-851-6394 (H)
203-876-6028 Day Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 804-851-5727 (Fax)
203-877-8014 (Fax) 407-828-3459 (O)
sheldon@aausports.org