FORMAT: Team competition. Weight classes include: 98, 106, 115, 123, 132, 143, 154, 165, 178, 192, 220, HWT (max. 275). All bouts are five minutes in length.

RULES: Competition is freestyle and conducted according to the rules as outlined in the 1997-98 AAU Wrestling Handbook. This applies to wrestling techniques as well as conduct, attire and mat performance.

QUALIFICATION: Teams are selected by their AAU Association Wrestling Committee or in conjunction with the AAU Association Wrestling Chairman and the AAU Wrestling Executive Committee.

AWARDS: Team trophies are awarded to the top four teams. Individual AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be given to the top eight wrestlers in each weight class. All-American status will be conferred on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. The "Outstanding Wrestler" will receive the Joel Farrell award.

NOTABLE ALUMNI: Dan Gable, Dan Hodge, Wade Schalles, Rick Sanders

Divisions: Weights: 98, 106, 115, 123, 132, 143, 154, 165, 178, 192, 220, HWT
Competition Dates: August 2-7
Venue: Oscar Smith H.S., Chesapeake, VA
Competitors: 1997: 23 Teams - 437 Participants
1998: 40 Teams - 700 Participants

Bob Johnson

Contacts: AAU National Wrestling Junior Olympic Coordinator
Emily Carpenter - (410) 928-3257

AAU National Chairman
Bob Johnson - (605) 692-6765

AAU Wrestling Staff Liaison
Wade Schalles - (407) 828-2892