FORMAT: Combined total in squat, bench and deadlift determines winner in each weight class and age group. (raw or assisted)

RULES: This competition shall be held under AAU Powerlifting rules, regulations, and procedures.

QUALIFICATION: Open to all AAU registered Powerlifters who have competed in a 1997-98 AAU sanctioned, drug-tested event.

AWARDS: Athletes placing in the top five in each age group and weight class receive medals. Special commemorative team plaques are given to the top five overall teams.

Divisions: Boys & Girls: 11 & under, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19
Competition Dates: July 31-Aug. 1
Venue: Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach
Competitors: 1997: 60
1998: 175

Al Siegel

Contacts: AAU National Powerlifting Chairman
Al Siegel - (814) 768-9400 (before 5 p.m.)
AAU Powerlifting Staff Liason
Sheldon B. Walker - (407) 828-2723

INFO SHEET

LOCATION: Virginia Beach Soccer Complex, Princess Anne Park off of Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia

DATES: Monday, August 3, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Team Check-in (Norfolk Scope Arena)
Monday, August 3, 7:00 pm Coaches' Meeting (Norfolk Scope Arena)
Tuesday, August 4 - Saturday, August 8 Competition (Virginia Beach Soccer Complex)
Wednesday, August 5, 7:30 pm AAU Junior Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies
(Norfolk State University Track)

QUALIFICATION: This event is open to any USYSA team or affiliate meeting the AAU Junior Olympic Games guidelines. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. So get your entries in early!

AGE DIVISIONS: Girls' U-10 U-12 U-14 U-16
Boys' U-10 U-12 U-14 U-16

ENTRY DEADLINE: Team Entry 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.

The Host Committee has spent many hours planning and preparing for this AAU Event. In order to make it a great success, we are asking for your cooperation. It is the responsibility of the coach, designated person of the team, or athlete to return all the necessary monies and completed forms by the deadline date. It is not the responsibility of the LOC or the AAU to make sure all are completed, ONLY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ENTRY(S) BASED ON DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED.

ENTRY FEE: $300.00 per team (includes AAU Membership), non-refundable entry fee. Entry fee must be in the form of either a cashier's check or money order. No personal checks will be accepted. Please make check payable to: XXXII AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES. The team entry fee includes the cost of AAU Membership if not already current members of the AAU.

ENTRY LIMITS: Limit of 16 teams per division, first-come, first-served basis. Entries accepted based on received date of entry. If any age group has fewer than four (4) entries, those teams will be given the option of playing in the next older age group, or receiving a refund on the entry fee. Any teams in this situation will be notified immediately after the entry deadline.

FORMAT: Pool-play format will be used with the top teams in each age division advancing to a championship single elimination bracket. The number of teams advancing will be determined by the number of teams entered. Format subjected to change based on the number of entries. Each team will be scheduled at least three games.

Pool play: Tuesday, August 4- Friday, August 7
Single Elimination Championship Bracket: Saturday, August 8

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.

Team Check-In: All soccer teams competing in the 1998 AAU Junior Olympic Games will be required to check-in on Monday, August 3th no later than 5:00 pm. Age will be verified at 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.
COACHES MEETING: A mandatory Coaches' Meeting for at least one (1) coach per team will take place on Monday, August 3th at 7:00 pm at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Exact directions to the meeting will be posted at team check-in.

SANCTION: This event is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union. All soccer players and coaches in this event must have current AAU membership cards. Again, membership costs have been included in the team entry fee.

ELIGIBILITY: All players should be prepared to provide valid proof of age at team check-in. (Hospital records are not acceptable!!)

The age determination dates for the age divisions are as follows:

Under 16 (B & G) Born after August 1, 1981
Under 14 (B & G) Born after August 1, 1983
Under 12 (B & G) Born after August 1, 1985
Under 10 (B & G) Born after August 1, 1987

Any player competing in a specific age division must remain in the same division throughout this tournament. A player may participate in only one age division.

All-state select teams (ODP Teams) are not eligible for this tournament.

RULES OF PLAY: The AAU Junior Olympic Games soccer competition is played under UYSA rules in accordance with USYSA, USSF, and FIFA.

PLAYER ROSTER: Minimum of ten (10) team members (including goalkeeper) with a maximum of sixteen (16). Each team will receive three coaches' credentials as part of the team's entry.

AWARDS: Special commemorative plaques will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place team in each age division. Each player (maximum of 16) and coach (maximum of 3) will receive special gold, silver, bronze, and copper AAU Junior Olympic Games medals for the top four finishing teams.

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 accommodations will be confirmed while you are on the line.
* your arrival and departure dates
* your credit card number

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

The Headquarters Hotel for Soccer is: Holiday Inn E.C., Virginia Beach

QUESTIONS: AAU National Soccer Chair AAU National Liaison Local Sport Chair
Martha Townley Debby Batz Andre'Bell
702 E. Veterans Drive AAU National Headquarters 11116 Jefferson Ave, Ste 102
Florence Parks & Rec. The Walt Disney World Resort Newport News, VA 23601
Florence, AL 35630 P.O. Box 10,000 (757) 596-0001
(205) 760-6624 (O) Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (757) 596-8385 (FAX)
(205) 247-3310 (H) (407) 828-3561 (O)
(205) 740-4650 (F) (407) 934-7242 (FAX)
debby@aausports.org