FORMAT: The AAU Junior Olympic Games Golf Championship consists of 36 holes stroke play for all age groups.

RULES: Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf.

QUALIFICATION: No one may participate later than the summer following their graduation from high school. All participants must qualify at their AAU Association Championships. Number advancing is determined by the # of athletes in age division at the qualifier. September 1, 1998 shall be the determining date for the age of the golfer.

AWARDS: Top six finishers receive medals in both the boys' and girls' competition. Top three finishers are also awarded a trophy/plaque with medals.

Divisions: Boys: 15-16, 17-19; Girls: 15-16, 17-19
Competition Dates: August 4-5
Venue: Hell's Point Golf Club, Virginia Beach
Competitors: 1997: 152
1998: 200
Contacts: AAU National Golf Chair
AAU National Golf Vice-Chair
Judith Belsky - (904) 757-4990
AAU Chairman Liaison
Drew Clinton - (407) 828-3497

INFO SHEET

SCHEDULE: Athlete Check-in 8:00 am-12:00 pm Monday, August 3 (Norfolk Scope Arena)
Practice Round(s) 11:30 am-4:00 pm Monday, August 3 (Hell's Point Golf Club)
Rules Meeting 8:00 pm-10:00 pm Monday, August 3
(Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach)
Competition 8:00 am Tuesday, August 4
Competition 8:00 am Wednesday, August 5
Opening Ceremonies 7:30 pm Wednesday, August 5
(Norfolk State University Track, Norfolk)

LOCATION: Hell's Point Golf Club, 2700 Atwoodtown Rd., Virginia Beach, Virginia

ELIGIBILITY: All participants must qualify at their AAU Association Championships.
Procedure for advancement to National Championship from the Association
Championship for each age division will be determined as follows:

# of Athletes in Age Group at # of Athletes that advance
Association Championship to National Championship
3-15 participants 1 advancement
16-30 participants 2 advancements
31-50 participants 3 advancements
51-80 participants 4 advancements
81+ participants 5 advancements

Alternates may be chosen depending on the circumstances. For eligibility questions,
please contact Drew Clinton at the AAU National Headquarters (407) 828-3497.

AGE GROUPS: September 1, 1998 shall be the determining date for the age of the competitor
for all Association and National Championships.

BOYS GIRLS

15-16 15-16
17-19 17-19

ENTRY FEE: Completed entry forms, together with entry fee of $100.00, must be received
in the AAU Junior Olympic Games office by Wednesday, July 15, 1998. All
entry fees must be in the form of Cashier's Check or Money Order. No
personal checks will be accepted. Late or incomplete entry forms are not
acceptable. Please make check payable to: XXXII AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Overnight delivery is strongly advised.

AAU MEMBERSHIP: All participants must be members of their AAU Association and must present
their AAU membership card at Athlete Check-in. All qualified athletes
should have purchased at membership card at the Association Championship
Qualifying Tournament.

OFFICIAL ENTRY: All entries must be submitted on the "Official" Golf Individual
Athlete Entry Form. No faxes, phone calls, or other forms of entry
will be accepted. A photo copy of the entry form is acceptable.

RULES: Play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. The AAU Golf Committee reserves
the right to alter any of the conditions or schedules herein. The decisions of
the AAU Golf Committee in any matter shall be final.

COMPETITION The AAU Junior Olympic Games Golf Championship will consist of 36 holes of
stroke play.

FORMAT: Competition will be held at Hell's Point, Virginia Beach on Tuesday, August
4 and Wednesday, August 5, 1998.

PRACTICE ROUND: Practice rounds at Hell's Point Golf Course can be reserved for Monday,
August 3, 1998 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling 1-888-821-3401. Be sure
to identify yourself as a participant in the AAU Junior Olympic Games Golf
Championship. Reservations must be made no later than Friday, July 31,
1998. The cost of greens fees and cart rental will be the responsibility of
the athlete. Hell's Point allows soft spikes (non-metal) only on the course.

Complimentary Driving Range balls are included in the overall event entry fee for
both days.

RULES MEETING: Monday, August 3 8:00 p.m. Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach
All participants are required to attend this meeting. Parents are welcome!!
For the exact location of the Pavilion Convention Center, please refer to
page 11 of the Coaches', Athletes, and Parents Handbook.

CONDUCT CODE: Penalties for breach of sportsmanship code (to include but not limited to
property damage, abusive language, club throwing, disrespect of volunteers
or officials, use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol, or any other unbecoming
conduct) may include censure, suspension, or revocation of playing privileges.

AWARDS: Winner of boys' and girls' competition in each age group will receive a gold
medal. Runner-up of boys' and girls' competition in each age group will
receive a silver medal. Third place finisher of boys' and girls' competition
in each age group will receive a bronze medal. 4th-6th place finisher in
the boys' and girls' competition in each age group will receive a copper medal.

CHECK-IN: Pre-Registration: It is extremely important that all entries be
received no later than the above-mentioned deadline date. ENTRY FORMS
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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Mandatory Check-in at the Norfolk Scope Arena for all
golfers will take place from 8 am - 12:00 noon on Monday,
August 3.

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.

OPENING Opening Ceremonies will be held at Norfolk State University's Track Stadium on
CEREMONIES: Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30 pm. Parking on the university lot. 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 Golf is Howard Johnson, Virginia Beach.

CONTACTS: AAU NATIONAL AAU STAFF LIAISON LOCAL TOURNAMENT
GOLF CHAIR: Eddie Clinton CONTACT:
Michael Stark AAU National Headquarters Thomas Stevenson
250 Orange Ave. c/o The Walt Disney World Resort Hell's Point Golf Club
Clermont, FL 34711 P.O. Box 10,000 2700 Atwoodtown Road
352-241-9557 (H) Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Virginia Beach, VA
407-810-6051 (O) 407-828-3162 (O) 757-721-3400
407-934-7242 (Fax)
eddie@aausports.org