Event is a cooperative effort between AAU and the NGB (National Governing Body) United States Tennis Association (USTA)

FORMAT: Each team will consist of one boy's singles, one girl's singles, one boy's doubles, one girl's doubles and one mixed doubles. Each individual match consists of an eight game pro set of no-ad scoring. A 12-point tie breaker is played at seven games all.

RULES: USTA rules govern this event.

QUALIFICATION: This is an open tournament to all USTA and AAU members. Athletes must be members of both associations.

AWARDS: The top three finishers in each division earn AAU Junior Olympic Games medals.

Divisions: 14 & under; 18 & under
Competition Dates: August 4-8
Venue: Huntington Park Tennis Center, Newport News; Heritage HS, Newport News
Competitors: 1997: 40 teams - 320 participants
1998: 50 teams - 400 participants
Contacts: USTA Staff Liaison
Bill Leong - (914) 696-7000 x. 7233
AAU Tennis Staff Liaison
Mike Janssen - (407) 828-3221

INFO SHEET

LOCATION: Huntington Park Tennis Center, 361 Hornet Circle, Newport News, Virginia
Heritage High School, 5800 Marshall Ave., Newport News, Virginia

SCHEDULE: Monday, August 3 Team Check-in (The Norfolk Scope Arena)
Coaches Meeting
(8:00 pm-Virginia War Museum, adjacent to Huntington Park Tennis Center)

Tuesday, August 4 Competition (Huntington Park and Heritage High School)

Wednesday, August 5 Competition (Huntington Park and Heritage High School)
AAU Junior Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies
(Norfolk State University Track - 7:30pm)

Thursday, August 6 Competition (Huntington Park and Heritage High School)

Friday, August 7 Competition (Huntington Park and Heritage High School)

Saturday, August 8 Competition (Huntington Park and Heritage High School)

DIVISIONS: White Division 14 & Under
Level I: 3.0 JNTRP and Below
Level II: 3.5 JNTRP and Above

Blue Division 18 & Under
Level I: 3.0 JNTRP and Below
Level II: 3.5 JNTRP and Above

MATCH FORMAT: A team must consist of eight (8) players, a minimum four (4) boys and four (4) girls. The maximum number of players is ten (10). Each team match will consist of one boy's singles, one girl's singles, one boy's doubles, one girl's doubles, and one mixed doubles.

SCORING: White and Blue Division Level I: 3.0 JNTRP and Below
Each team match will consist of an eight game set of no-ad scoring. A twelve (12) point tiebreaker will be played at seven (7) games all.

White and Blue Division Level II: 3.5 JNTRP and Above
Each team match will consist of two out of three six game sets of no-ad scoring. A twelve (12)-point tiebreaker will be played in place of a third set.

AGE Athlete's age determined by USTA age division:
DETERMINATON:
14 & Under Born on or after January 1, 1984
18 & Under Born on or after January 1, 1980

MEMBERSHIP: All athletes and coaches must be 1998 members of their local AAU Association. Membership will be checked at Team Check-in. AAU Membership - Athlete = $10.00 - Coach = $12.00

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all White and Blue Division participants of USA Team Tennis. Players holding a current national ranking are not eligible.

ENTRY FEE: $335.00 per team. 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. No refunds. The team entry fee entitles each team to a total of three (3) coaches credentials and a maximum of ten (10) athlete credentials. Entry fee does not include AAU Membership for athletes and/or coaches.

ENTRY All tennis entries must be received by Wednesday, July 15, 1998. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY
DEADLINE: THE DEADLINE DATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE.

RULES: This championship will be conducted under the USTA rules in accordance with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be awarded to the top three places in each division. The 1998 Joel FerrEll Memorial Award will be presented to the outstanding male and female athlete in the competition. In addition, USTA Sportsmanship Awards will be awarded to one male and one female in each division.

TEAM CHECK-IN: Pre-Registration: It is extremely important that all entries be received in Norfolk no later than the previously 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 tennis 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 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. All teams should plan on arriving in Hampton Roads no later than 4:00 pm on Monday. 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 A mandatory meeting for all participating tennis coaches will be held on Monday, August 3 at 8:00 pm at the Virginia
MEETING: War Museum, which is adjacent to Huntington Park Tennis Center.

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 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 Tennis is: Omni, Newport News

CONTACTS: USTA STAFF LIAISON AAU STAFF LIAISON LOCAL SPORT CHAIR
Karen Ford Mike Janssen Monica Christiansen
United States Tennis Association AAU National Headquarters Newport News Parks and Recreation
70 W. Red Oak Lane The Walt Disney World Resort 2400 Washington Ave.
White Plains, NY 10604-3602 P.O. Box 10,000 Newport News, VA 23607
914-696-7230 (O) Ext. 7230 Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830 757-926-8806 (O)
914-696-7167 (Fax) 407-828-3221 (O) 757-926-8728 (F)
407-934-7242 (Fax)