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FORMAT: A pool play system to double elimination format will be used. Size of each pool is based upon the number of entries.

RULES: 1997-98 NCAA Women's Basketball rules. (20-minute halves, 15-minute halftime, 5-minute overtime). The 30-second shot clock will be used.

QUALIFICATION: Each AAU Association is able to send two teams to compete in the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

AWARDS: National AAU medals and trophies will be presented to the top four teams. One player will be honored as most valuable player and as the Joel Ferrell Award winner.

NOTABLE ALUMNI: Tamika Catchings, Lynn Pride, Kristin Fokl, Ace Clement, Jennifer Azzi, Katrina McClain

Divisions: High School eligibility remaining
Competition Dates: July 29-August 5
Venue: Hampton Convocation Center, Hampton; Woodside HS, Newport News; Warwick Recreation Center, Newport News; Heritage HS, Newport News; Midtown Community Center, Newport News

Competitors:
1997: 18 teams - 216 participants
1998: 30 teams - 360 participants

Contacts: National AAU Girls' Basketball Chairman

Carroll Graham

Carroll Graham - (405) 482-3254

AAU Girls' Basketball Staff Liaison
Eddie Clinton - (407) 828-3162

INFO SHEET

DATES: July 28- August 5, 1998

PLAY STARTS: Wednesday, July 29, 1998

SITES: Hampton University Convocation Center, 1 Emancipation Drive, Hampton
Warwick Recreation Center, 29 Copeland Lane, Newport News
Heritage High School, 5800 Marshall Ave, Newport News
Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorn Drive, Newport News
Woodside High School, 13450 Woodside Lane, Newport News

HOST: The Sports Council of Hampton Roads

AGE: High School eligibility remaining

PARTICIPATION: In the National Championship, a player must have been registered as
an official member of a team that participated in the Association
Championship.

ENTRY FEE: Entry fees for this AAU National Championship Tournament shall be
$600.00. Entry fees will not be refunded after draw is made.
Mailed to Malcom 'B" Brian. (see entry forms for address)

MAKE CASHIER'S CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS (ONLY) PAYABLE TO:

AAU GIRLS' BASKETBALL $600.00 (NO PERSONAL CHECKS)

ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1998. No entries
received after this date will be accepted.

RULES OF PLAY: 1997-98 NCAA Women's Basketball rules. (20-minute halves, 15-minute
halftime, 5-minute overtime)

GAME BALL: Game balls will be provided. Do not bring your team ball to
competitions.

PLAYER ROSTER: NO CHANGES ALLOWED AFTER ENTRY DEADLINE, JULY 17, 1998. Maximum of
15 players per team. All information must be complete. AAU rosters
must include a minimum of nine (9) eligible players. All players
must have been present at their Association Championship.

TEAM ELIGIBILITY: 1. Two(2) teams per Association (except for the Host which may
have three (3) representatives).
2. Teams that qualify for a particular age group AAU Girls'
Basketball National Championship must participate in that
Championship in order to be eligible to participate in the Games Championship.
3. Team composition to be determined by each Association.
4. All athletes must have participated in an Association
qualifying competition.
5. Players must have high school eligibility remaining for the
1998/1999 school year.
6. Athletes may have participated in any age division of the
program.
7. Participants may change teams/clubs for this competition without having to transfer.

AAU In addition to all players being registered with the AAU, all three
MEMBERSHIP: (3) non-players allowed on the bench must hold a current membership
in the AAU. Membership shall be purchased prior to the national
championship. No non-player shall be allowed on a team bench without
an AAU membership card. Teams must have two(2) coaches listed, but
not more than three(3).

CONDUCT OF PLAYERS A team manager/chaperone is to be listed on the entry form and this
AND COACHES: person will be held responsible for the team's actions. Any person
or team whose behavior has affected the conduct of the tournament
and/or the respectability of the AAU Girls' Basketball program will
be brought before the tournament disciplinary committee. The so-named
person will be responsible for any damages incurred to the motels or
facilities used by the players.

PROTESTS: NCAA Women's Basketball rules do not recognize or allow protest.
Accordingly, no protest will be heard.

UNIFORMS: The top team in the bracket or the team listed on the left side of
pool play schedule shall be the home team and shall wear white or
light-colored uniforms. The bottom or right-hand team shall wear dark.

1. Team shirts shall be of the same solid color front and back.
2. Team shorts shall be alike.
3. An undershirt or bra is considered to be part of the shirt and
must be a color similar to the shirt.
4. Tights, lycra shorts, that extend below the game pants must
be similar in color to the pants.
5. Each player shall be numbered on the front (at least 4" high)
and back (at least 6" high) of the shirt with plain arabic
numbers. The following numbers are legal: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,
35,40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 (plus 0 or
00, but not both).
6. Sponsor names are permitted so long as placed in fashion that
does not obstruct uniform numbers.
7. The term "all-star" is not permitted on team uniform.
8. It is recommended that low cut tank top game jerseys have
a t-shirt worn underneath of similar color.

Teams not appropriately attired will be required to wear pinnies.
The home team shall sit to the left of the scorer's table.

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals and championship trophies will be
presented to the top four (4) teams.

TEAM 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: Team check-in will be between 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 28,
1998 at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The exact time for your team's
check-in on this day will be assigned upon receipt of entry. All
players and coaches must be present at Team Check-in at your assigned
time.

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 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.

COACHES' MEETING: Tuesday, July 28, 1998, at 8:00pm at the Midtown Community Center
in Newport News. Specific directions will be available at Team
Check-in. The head coach from each team is required to attend.

PRACTICE SCHEDULING: All practices are scheduled by the Host. For practice on Tuesday
or during the tournament, contact Ray Keegan at 757-591-4892. Any
other practice time assignments not made prior to arrival will be
handled on a first-come, first-served basis as established at the
coaches' meeting. Teams must provide their own balls for practice.

INSURANCE: Each AAU member athlete is covered under the AAU's Sport Accident
Insurance Program. This policy is an excess policy. If the
individual has no other medical insurance coverage, the AAU
coverage becomes primary. Coaches must arrange payment for any
medical services at the National Championship. The AAU insurance
coverage will reimburse expenses once the benefits are coordinated
and approved. A claim must be filed once the team returns home
from the Championship. The AAU deductible fee is $200.00.

TRANSPORTATION: Teams will be responsible for their own transportation.

BIRTH RECORDS: Each competitor must send proof of her age to Kathy Campbell, 14828
Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, MD 21111, in one of the following
acceptable manners: HOSPITAL RECORDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED!

a) a copy of her birth record from the STATE, COUNTY OR
MUNICIPAL BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS from the place
of birth.
b) a copy of the delayed registration of birth if the
athlete's birth was not recorded on her day of birth,
issued by the same governing bodies.
c) Consular Service form FS 240, "Report on Birth" Issued by
the US Department of State;
d) immigration and naturalization forms I-151 and I 25 and
form No 43 R311 7 issued by U.S. Department of Justice.

ELIGIBILITY Any questions pertaining to the eligibility of a player or team shall be
QUESTIONS: directed to the Tournament Commissioner who will refer matters to the AAU
Girls' Basketball Eligibility Committee, Mr. Carroll Graham - 405-482-3254
(H) 405-482-3309 (fax) OR Kathy Campbell - 410-683-1351 (H). NO MEMBER OF
THE LOCAL TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO RULE ON PLAYER OR TEAM
ELIGIBILITY.

TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS: Midtown Community Center, Newport News, Virginia

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Caution should be exercised when traveling around the area.
Traveling in groups is highly recommended. Discuss safety
precautions with your athletes.

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 Girls Basketball
is the Quality Inn, Hampton