Event is a cooperative effort between AAU and NGB (National Governing Body) USA Weightlifting.

RULES: Rules are written in the AAU Weightlifting Handbook. Handbooks are available through the AAU National Headquarters.

QUALIFICATION: This tournament is open to all registered AAU or USAW athletes who meet qualifying totals in either an AAU or USAW competition.

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals are awarded to the top six finishers in each weight class from each division. Plaques are given to the first place winner in each weight class in each division. A ''Best Lifter Award'' is presented to each winner also. Team awards are given to the top three overall men's & women's teams. A ''Coach of the Year'' award is presented to the most deserving coach.

NOTABLE ALUMNI: Wes Barnett, Nicole Peak, Stephanie Bodie

Divisions: Boys & Girls: 13 & Under, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19.
Competition Dates: August 5-8
Venue: Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach
Competitors: 1997: 183 Participants
1998: 200 Participants

Jim Dice

Contacts: AAU National Weightlifting Chair
Jim Dice - (913) 722-2831
jdice@johnco.cc.ks.us
AAU Weightlifting Staff Liaison
Mike Janssen - (407) 828-3221

INFO SHEET

LOCATION: Pavilion Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia

DATES: Tuesday, August 4 Athlete Check-in (The Norfolk Scope Arena)
Tuesday, August 4 Technical Conference (Pavilion Convention Center)
Wednesday, August 5-Saturday, August 8 Competition (Pavilion Convention Center)
Wednesday, August 5 (7:30pm) AAU Junior Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies
(Norfolk State University Track)

ENTRY DEADLINE: Entries must be received no later than Wednesday, July 15, 1998. It is important that all forms be completed and returned with the entry fee. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE DATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE. No exceptions!!!!

ENTRY FEES: The Individual athlete entry fee is $26.00. The AAU Team entry fee is $20.00. 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: REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS. All athletes and coaches must be a member of their AAU associations and be able to PRESENT their 1998 AAU Membership card at the time of Check-in and at Weigh-in of their weight class.

QUALIFICATION: Open to all registered AAU or USA Weightlifting athletes who meet qualifying totals in either an AAU or USA Weightlifting competition. AAU membership is required for this competition.

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be awarded to the top six (6) finishers in each division. Plaques will be awarded to the first place winner in each weight class in each division. A "Best Lifter Award" will be presented in each age division, first place. Team awards will be presented to the top three (3) overall men's team and women's team. In addition, a "Coach of the Year" plaque will be presented.

CHECK-IN: 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 (Athlete Check-in)

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.

TECHNICAL CONFERENCE: A Technical Conference for all athletes, coaches, and officials will take place on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00pm at the Pavilion Convention Center. Coaches may represent athletes at this conference but a representative from each delegation should be present. AAU & USAW RULES APPLY. 15 kg bar will be used for all women sessions. 12.5 kg and 15 kg will be used for the boys until 25 kg.

USAW PARTICIPATION Per agreement between the AAU and USA Weightlifting, this event will now only be comprised of AAU
AND RANKING: weight classes and qualifying totals. This event is sanctioned by both the AAU and USA Weightlifting. USAW teams and athletes are encouraged to attend. Totals made at this event by USA Weightlifting registered athletes will be valid for USAW ranking and qualification purposes and will be entered into the USAW athlete database.

TEAM COMPETITION: Only registered clubs are eligible to enter teams. Team rosters and the AAU team entry fee must be received by Wednesday, July 15, 1998. The team entry fee is $20/team. Please make cashier check or money order payable to the XXXII AAU Junior Olympic Games. Please do not send cash or personal checks!

* Teams may enter in each age group with up to ten (10) athletes per group not to exceed two athletes per weight class. There may also be two overall teams entered, one (1) male, and one (1) female with each team consisting of the best 15 athletes from all age groups with a maximum of two athletes per weight class. Team entry fee and form should be sent in along with all other entry materials to the Norfolk address.
* Team rosters will be submitted on the Team Entry Form, no exceptions. Each team member must be registered with the AAU club that he/she represents in order to score points. To register with the AAU, please contact the AAU National Office Membership department at 407-934-7200.

OPENING CEREMONIES: Opening Ceremonies will be held at Norfolk State University's Track Stadium on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30pm. 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.

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

The Headquarters Hotel for Weightlifting is: The Doubletree, Virginia Beach

CONTACTS: NATIONAL CHAIR SPORTS MANAGER LOCAL SPORT CHAIR
Jim Dice Mike Janssen Bob Crist
7123 Outlook AAU National Headquarters 19 Barnes Ct.
Overland Park, KS c/o The Walt Disney World Resort Hampton, VA 23664
66204 P.O. Box 10,000 757-851-6394 (H)
913-722-2831(H) Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 757-851-5727 (Fax)
913-469-8500 x 3596(W) 407-828-3221
jdice@johnco.cc.ks.us 407-934-7242 Fax
michaelj@aausports.org

Go for the gold in Hampton Roads!

XXXII AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES
WEIGHTLIFTING
TENTATIVE COMPETITION SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4,1998

Tuesday will be the arrival date for athlete check-in and technical conference. Competition changes will be posted at the meet site. ALL ATHLETES PLEASE bring envelope with AAU card (a must for all competitors) and proof of age (birth certificate or driver's license) and starting weights to Kilos at weigh-in at the competition site.

Technical Conference will be held at 7:00pm SHARP at the Competition Site.

MINIMUM STARTING WEIGHT IS DISCRETION OF MEET DIRECTOR

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1998
Age Group			Weight Class					Weigh-in		Lift
13-U Girls			35, 39, 43, 48					7:00am		9:00am
13-U Girls			53, 58, 63, 69, +69					9:00am		11:00am
13-U Boys			35, 39, 43, 47					11:00am		1:00pm
13-U Boys			51, 56, 62, 69, +69					1:00pm		3:00pm

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1998

	Age Group			Weight Class					Weigh-in		Lift
	14-15 Girls			43, 48, 53, 58,					8:00am		10:00am
	14-15 Girls			63, 69, 75, +75					10:00am		Noon
	14-15 Boys			47, 51, 56, 62, 69,					Noon		2:00pm
	14-15 Boys			77, 85, 94, 105, +105				2:00pm		4:00pm


FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1998

	Age Group			Weight Class					Weigh-in		Lift
	16-17 Boys			56, 62, 69,					8:00am		10:00am
	16-17 Boys			77, 85						10:00am		Noon
	16-17 Boys			94, 105, +105					Noon		2:00pm
	16-17 Girls			48, 53, 58, 63					2:00pm		4:00pm
	16-17 Girls			69, 75, +75					3:30pm		5:30pm


SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1998

Age Group			Weight Class					Weigh-in		Lift
18-19 Girls			All Weight Classes					8:00am		10:00am
18-19 Boys			56, 62, 69,					10:00am		Noon
18-19 Boys			77, 85,						Noon		2:00pm
18-19 Boys			94, 105, +105					2:00pm		4:00pm


XXXII AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES
WEIGHTLIFTING
AGE DIVISIONS & QUALIFYING TOTALS
				
BOYS
Junior (13 & under) Division	Junior Intermediate (14-15) Division
(Born after 1985)	(Born 1984- 1983)
Weight Class		Qualifying Total	Weight Class	Qualifying Total
35 kg	50 kg		47 kg			65 kg
39 kg	52.5 kg		51 kg			70 kg
43 kg	55 kg		56 kg			75 kg
47 kg	57.5 kg		62 kg			85 kg
51 kg	65 kg		69 kg			95 kg
56 kg	75 kg		77 kg			105 kg
62 kg	82.5 kg		85 kg			115 kg
69 kg	85 kg		94 kg			125 kg
+69 kg	87.5 kg		+94 kg			135 kg

Intermediate (16- 17) Division 		(18-19) Division
Born 1982 & 1981)		(Born 1980 &  1979)
Weight Class	Qualifying Total		Weight Class		Qualifying Total
56 kg	105 kg		56 kg			125 kg
62 kg	115 kg		62 kg			135 kg
69 kg	125 kg		69 kg			145 kg
77 kg	140 kg		77 kg			160 kg
85 kg 	145 kg		85 kg			165kg
94 kg	155 kg		94 kg			175 kg
105 kg	160 kg		105 kg			180 kg
 +105kg	165 kg		+105 kg			185 kg

GIRLS
	Women's (13 & Under) Division		Junior Intermediate (14-15) Division
	(Born After 1985)			(Born 1984 - 1983,)
	Weight Class	Qualifying Total	Weight Class 		Qualifying Total
	35 kg		35 kg			43 kg			50 kg
	39 kg		37.5 kg			48 kg			55 kg
	43 kg		40 kg			53 kg			60 kg
	48 kg		45 kg			58 kg			65 kg
	53 kg		55 kg			63 kg			70 kg
	58 kg		60 kg			69 kg			75 kg
	63 kg		65 kg			75 kg			80 kg
	+63kg		70 kg			+75 kg			85 kg

	Intermediate (16- 17) Division 		(18-19) Division
	(Born 1982 & 1981)					(Born 1980 &  1979)
	Weight Class	Qualifying Total	Weight Class		Qualifying Total
	48 kg	60 kg	48 kg			70 kg
	53 kg	65 kg	53 kg			75 kg
	58 kg	70 kg	58 kg			80 kg
	63 kg	75 kg	63 kg			85 kg
	69 kg 	80 kg	69 kg			90kg
	75 kg	85 kg	75 kg			95 kg	
	+75 kg	90 kg	+75 kg			100 kg