Event is a cooperative effort between the AAU and the NGB (National Governing Body) - USA Field Hockey.

FORMAT: A pool play system format will be used. Size of each pool is based upon the number of entries. Pool play will seed teams for the cross-over matches.

RULES: Field Hockey will be governed by the competitive rules of the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA).

QUALIFICATION: All athletes eligible to compete were selected from the United States Field Hockey Association Futures Program.

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be awarded to all members of the top three teams.

Divisions: Girls - Under 16
Competition Dates: August 3-4 (Practice); August 5-8 (Competition)
Venue: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Competitors: 1997: 120
1998: 120

Karen Collins

Contacts: 1998 National AAU Liaison
Karen Collins - (719) 578-4567
AAU Field Hockey Staff Liaison
Mike Janssen - (407) 828-3221

INFO SHEET

LOCATION: Old Dominion University, Hampton Boulevard north of 43rd Street,
Norfolk, Virginia

DATES: Sunday, August 2 Athlete Check-in & Coaches' Meeting
Monday, August 3 Delegation Meeting & Practice
Tuesday, August 4 Practice
Wednesday-Saturday, August 5-8 Competition

AGE DIVISIONS: Girls - Under 16

ENTRY DEADLINE: Entries must be received by Wednesday, July 15, 1998. It is important that
all forms are completed and returned together. The use of Overnight
delivery is strongly advised! ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE
DATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE.

ENTRY FEE: $26.00 per athlete. No personal checks will be accepted. All entry fees
must be in the form of either a cashier's check or money order and should
be made payable to the XXXII AAU Junior Olympic Games. Do not send cash.

AAU MEMBERSHIP: All athletes must be members of their AAU Association and be able to
present their AAU membership cards at time of Athlete Check-in. If you
do not currently hold a valid 1998 AAU membership card, they will be
available for purchase at that time. If you would like to purchase a
AAU Membership prior to your arrival in Hampton Roads, please contact
the AAU Membership department at 407-934-7200.

RULES OF PLAY: Field Hockey will be governed by the competitive rules of the United
States Field Hockey Association (USFHA).

QUALIFICATION: All athletes eligible to compete will have been selected from the
USFHA Futures Program.

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be awarded to all members of the
top three (3) teams.

ATHLETE CHECK-IN: 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, coaches, clubs and
teams 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 Check-in (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 From the North (Hampton Area): 64 East to 264 West, take
CHECK-IN: 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.

OPENING CEREMONIES: Opening Ceremonies will be held at Norfolk State University's
Track Stadium on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30 pm. 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 Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Ask the
operator for details!

XXXII AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES
FIELD HOCKEY SCHEDULE

August 2 (Sunday) All Day Athlete Check-In (The Norfolk Scope Arena, Norfolk)

August 3 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Delegation meeting followed by team practices
Powatan Field (Grass Field), Old Dominion University, Norfolk

August 4 (Tuesday) 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. TEAM PRACTICE
Powatan Field, (Grass Field) Old Dominion University, Norfolk

August 5 (Wednesday) 8:00 a.m. Pool Play
9:30 a.m. Powatan Field (Grass Field), Old Dominion University, Norfolk 11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m. Pool Play
4:30 p.m. Foreman Field (Turf Field), Old Dominion University, Norfolk

7:30 p.m. AAU Junior Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies
Norfolk State University Track, Norfolk

August 6 (Thursday) 8:00 a.m. Pool Play
9:30 a.m. Foreman Field (Turf Field), Old Dominion University, Norfolk
11:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.

August 7 (Friday) 8:00 a.m. Cross-over, Game 1 (Foreman Field, Old Dominion University)
9:30 a.m. Cross-over, Game 2
11:00 a.m. Cross-over, Game 3
12:30 p.m. Cross-over, Game 4

5:00 p.m. Cross-over, Game 5
7:30 p.m. Cross-over, Game 6

August 8 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Cross-over, Game 7 (Foreman Field, Old Dominion University)
9:30 a.m. Cross-over, Game 8

1:00 p.m. 7th/8th Place
2:30 p.m. 5th/6th Place
4:00 p.m. Bronze Medal Game
5:30 p.m. Gold Medal Game

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

15-minute per-game warm-up on field. 2 x 30-minute game, 5-minute halftime

Teams will be placed in two pools of 4 teams each. Pool play on Wednesday and Thursday
will seed teams for the cross-over matches starting on Friday.

In the case of a tie in the medal games, overtime will be played to determine a winner.

NATIONAL AAU LIASON AAU STAFF LIAISON LOCAL SPORT CO-CHAIRS
Karen Collins Mike Janssen Cindy Midkiff
U.S. Field Hockey Association c/o Walt Disney World Resort 612 Lake Point Circle
One Olympic Plaza AAU National Headquarters Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 P.O. Box 10,000 757-422-5915
719-578-4567 (O) Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Debbie Lawrence
719-632-0979 (Fax) 407-934-7200 (O) 757-495-9036
407-934-7242 (Fax)
michaelj@aausports.org