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LOCATION: Gordon Park (E. 72nd) Boat Ramps, Cleveland, Ohio.

DATES: Athlete Check-In Wednesday, August 4 Cleveland Convention Center

Celebration Ceremony Wednesday, August 4 Gund Arena (7:30 p.m.)
Competition Thursday, August 5 Gordon Park, (E. 72nd) Boat Ramps
Competition Friday, August 6 Gordon Park, (E. 72nd) Boat Ramps

SANCTION: This regatta is to be sailed in the Optimist Dinghy Class, sanctioned by the United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) and US Sailing as one of their Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals in conjunction with the USOC JO Program, and the AAU

ENTRY FEE: $65.00 Does not include AAU membership

ENTRY DEADLINE: Entries must be received no later than Wednesday, July 14, 1999. 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!

AAU MEMBERSHIP: REQUIRED WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. All athletes must be a member of the AAU and be able to present their 1999 AAU Membership Card at the time of Check-In at the Cleveland Convention Center or at the Regatta Site. This membership is required for insurance purposes. Membership Cards will be available for purchase at Athlete check-in (Cleveland Convention Center) or at the competition site for $10.00.

US SAILING MEMBERSHIP: US SAILING individual or family membership required also. Must present 1999 membership card, or purchase a membership at the regatta site. $12.00 for Junior Membership

AGE DIVISIONS: All competitors under 19 years of age, as required by USODA Rules. Girls and Boys compete together:

All Other Fleets 19 and under

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be awarded to the top three (3) finishers in each fleet. In addition overall medals will be presented to the top three finishers combined. This event is also the Ohio State Optimist Championships, and awards will be presented to the top three Ohio sailors.

VENUE CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in at the Gordon Park (E. 72nd) Boat Ramps between 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4 which will immediately be followed by a mandatory competitors meeting (lunch included with meeting). It is highly recommended that participants drop their boats off at the venue prior to going to athlete check-in at the Cleveland Convention Center for convenience purposes.

CHECK-IN: Pre-Registration: It is extremely important that all entries be received in Cleveland 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.

DIRECTIONS TO ATHLETE CHECK-IN:

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE:

CELEBRATION CEREMONY: The Celebration Ceremony will be held at Gund Arena on Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm. To facilitate your arrival at the event, the Local Organizing Committee is setting up a hassle free transportation system that will make scheduled pick-ups at convenient locations throughout the Cleveland area and deliver you right to the arena doors. At the conclusion of the Celebration Ceremony, you will board the shuttles and be returned to your parking location. In order to arrive at the arena 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 Cleveland Convention Center). Enjoy the spectacular show without the hassle of restrictive 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 Celebration Ceremony!

HOUSING: All requests for housing will be handled by LCI Travel. Simply call our toll free number and make your reservations at 1-888-524-8785. 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:

Dormitory housing will also be available at Cleveland State University and Baldwin-Wallace College. Ask the operator for details!

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