FORMAT: Kata (forms); Kumite (fighting); Kobudo (weapons). Traditional Okinawan weapons are only permitted.

RULES: AAU modified/International Federation rules.

QUALIFICATION: Athletes qualified in one of four ways: (1) Regional competition - top four from the advanced and intermediate divisions.
(2) Special regional AAU Junior Olympic Games qualifiers - top eight from the advanced and intermediate divisions.
(3) AAU National Karate Championships - top eight from the advanced and intermediate division.
(4) Competition for beginners and novice athletes from Region 2 only.

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals are awarded to the top six places.

Divisions: Boys and Girls: 7-18
Advanced and Intermediate
Competition Dates: August 6-8
Venue: Hampton Convocation Center
Hampton University, Hampton
Competitors: 1997: 360
1998: 400-500

Joe Mirza

Contacts: AAU National Karate Chairman
Joe Mirza - (847) 540-9567 h.
AAU Karate Staff Liaison
Adrian Ellis - (407) 828-5602

INFO SHEET

COMPETITION VENUE: Hampton University Convocation Center, 1 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia

SCHEDULE: EXHIBITION COMPETITION
Wednesday, August 5 8:00am-5:00pm Exhibition Division Check-In Norfolk Scope Arena
Wednesday, August 5 2:00pm-4:00pm Exhibition Division Coaches' Clinic Convocation Center
Wednesday, August 5 4:00pm-5:30pm All Officials (Referee) Meeting Convocation Center
Thursday, August 6 9:00am-5:00pm Exhibition Division Competition Convocation Center
(Kata, Kobudo, Kumite) Region #2
ADVANCED COMPETITION
Wednesday, August 5 4:00pm-5:30pm All Officials (Referee) Meeting Convocation Center
Thursday, August 6 8:00am-7:00pm Advanced Division Check-In Norfolk Scope Arena
Thursday, August 6 6:00pm-8:00pm Advanced Division Coaches' Clinic Convocation Center
Friday, August 7 9:00am-7:00pm Advanced Division Competition Convocation Center
(Kobudo, Kata)
Saturday, August 8 9:00am-7:00pm Advanced Division Competition Convocation Center
(Kumite)
Wednesday, August 5 7:30pm Opening Ceremonies Norfolk State Univ.

AGE DIVISIONS: There will be no break-down by karate experience.
One division per age group (male and female) and category will be featured.
However, each age division may be further sub-divided according to height
and/or weight as deemed necessary by the National AAU Karate Committee.
The Karate Exhibition will be comprised of beginner and novice karate
athletes from region #2 Only (Middle Atlantic, Maryland, Potomac Valley,
Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania)!
NO OTHER ATHLETES FROM OTHER REGIONS WILL BE ALLOWED TO COMPETEIN THE EXIBITION!

7 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting) 13 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting)
8 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting) 14 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting)
9 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting) 15 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting)
10 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting) 16 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting)
11 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting) 17 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting)
12 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting) 18 years male/female kata (forms) kumite (fighting)

7-8 years male/female kobudo (weapons) 13-14 years male/female kobudo (weapons)
9-10 years male/female kobudo (weapons) 15-16 years male/female kobudo (weapons)
11-12 years male/female kobudo (weapons) 17-18 years male/female kobudo (weapons)

DETERMINING DATE: The athlete's age on July 1, 1998, shall determine the proper age division.

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

ENTRY FEE: One event - $50.00, Two (2) events - $55.00, Three (3) events - $60.00. 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. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!

AAU MEMBERSHIP: All athletes and coaches must be members of their AAU Association and be
able to present their AAU membership card at time of check-in.

RULES: AAU modified/International Federation rules. Officials wishing to
judge, referee or arbitrate at the AAU Junior Olympic Games must have
completed the Officials' Certification Course at the AAU National
Karate Championship and be a current AAU license holder. This applies
to all Officials. Coaches must be registered members of the National
AAU Program. Rulebooks may be purchased from AAU National Headquarters
for $10.00 each. Coaches must attend one of the two certification
courses at the Norfolk Scope Arena in order to be allowed on the
competition floor.

COACHES: ONLY AAU CERTIFIED KARATE COACHES ARE ALLOWED ON COMPETITION FLOOR.
Exhibition Coaches Clinic: A mandatory coaches' certification clinic
for all Karate Exhibition coaches registered for the XXXII AAU Junior
Olympic Games will be held on Wednesday, August 5, at 2:00 pm in the
Band Room upstairs at the Hampton Convocation Center. (see directions
below)
Advanced Coaches Clinic: For coaches participating in the standard
national karate event, the mandatory coaches' certification clinic
will be conducted on Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 pm in the Band Room
upstairs at the Hampton Convocation Center. (see directions below)
Directions to site of Coaches and Officials Clinic: Enter the Hampton
Convocation Center through ENTRANCE C. Proceed upstairs - The BAND
ROOM is on your RIGHT!

ALL COACHES MUST WHERE WHITE GI PANTS AND DARK BLUE AAU COACHES SHIRTS
TO BE ALLOWED ON THE COMPETITION FLOOR. (A limited number of shirts
will be on sale at the coaches clinics)

Coaches must be properly attired according to AAU Karate Rules. A
limited number of coaches shirts will be available for sale at the
clinic. Only proper attire as deemed by the National AAU Executive
Committee will be acceptable.

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be awarded to the top six (6)
places in each advanced division and discipline for the advanced
competition.
AAU Championship medals will be awarded to the top six (6) places
in each division and discipline for the exhibition competition.

QUALIFICATION: Qualification to the AAU Junior Olympic Games must be determined by
actual competition. Qualification may be determined only through:
(A) AAU Regional Karate Championships, (B) AAU Junior Olympic Games
Qualifier, (C) AAU National Karate Championships, (D) Exhibition.

A. AAU Regional Karate Championships
The Regional Championship shall qualify the top four (4) athletes from each appropriate age category from the Advanced and Intermediate Divisions to participate at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
B. Special AAU Junior Olympic Games Qualifier
The Region may Opt, at the discretion of the Regional Director, in lieu of the method prescribed above, to conduct an AAU Junior Olympic Games qualifier separate from the Regional Championships. The Regional AAU Junior Olympic Games Qualifier must conduct the same divisions that are utilized at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. These Regional AAU Junior Olympic Games Qualifiers must be open to all levels within the appropriate age/experience categories. These Regional AAU Junior Olympic Games Qualifiers shall qualify the top eight (8) athletes from each appropriate age/experience categories to participate at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
C. AAU National Karate Championship
The AAU National Karate Championships shall qualify the top eight (8) from each appropriate age category from the Advanced and Intermediate Divisions to participate at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. The same qualifying criteria apply to athletes registered by the host AAU Association.
D. Exhibition
Competition is only for beginner and novice youth from Region 2 (Middle Atlantic, Maryland, Potomac Valley, Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania) in which the AAU Junior Olympic Games are held. All beginner and novice competitors may participate in this division. There will be no qualification necessary for the exhibition. However, this event will be limited to the first 250 athletes who send in entry materials and fees. GET YOUR ENTRIES IN EARLY. For more information regarding the exhibition competition, please contact Sam Justice at 804-673-9931.

CHECK-IN: Pre-Registration: It is extremely important that all entries be received no later
than the previously mentioned-deadline date. ENTRY FORM(S)
RECEIVED BEYOND THAT DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! 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 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.

KOBUDO (WEAPONS):Traditional Okinawan weapons only.

UNIFORMS: Solid white gi only with a maximum of one patch (6" diameter maximum). NO
School or club design on back of the uniform. No lettering or stripping
may appear on uniform

CAUTIONS: The following items may not be worn during competition: headbands, jewelry,
colored t-shirts, and metal hair clips. Sleeves may not be rolled up.
Fingernails should be cut short. Bandages and/or any wraps must be approved
by the sports medicine staff on site prior to competition. Regular plastic
eyeglasses may not be worn during fighting competition. Lettering on gi is
not permitted.
MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT: Solid white headgear for all fighters, mouthguards for all fighters, cups for
all male fighters, knuckle pads (white cotton type) all fighters. AAU National
Karate Committee approved equipment only. No competitor will be allowed to
compete without proper uniform and mandatory equipment.
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT: Shin and instep guard (white cotton type only), breast protectors for female
fighters, certified prescription safety glasses with strap.

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 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.

The Headquarters Hotel for Karate is: Hampton Inn, Hampton

INFORMATION: AAU NATIONAL CHAIR AAU NATIONAL STAFF
Joe Mirza Adrian Ellis
P.O. Box 971 AAU National Headquarters
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 c/o Walt Disney World Resort
847-797-9940 (O) PO Box 10,000
847-797-0510 (Fax) Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
407-828-5602 (O)
aellis@aausports.org

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Sam Justice
1506 Derek Lane
Richmond, VA 23229
804-673-9931 (O)
804-270-9272 (H)