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VENUE: Cleveland Convention Center, 500 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio (Public Hall)

DATES: Friday, July 30 Check-In Cleveland Convention Center

Friday, July 30 7:00pm-10:00pm Practice Cleveland Convention Center
Saturday, July 31 Competition Cleveland Convention Center
Sunday, August 1 Competition Cleveland Convention Center
Monday, August 2 Competition Cleveland Convention Center
Tuesday, August 3 Competition Cleveland Convention Center

Wednesday, August 4 Celebration Ceremony, Gund Arena, 7:30pm

AGE DIVISIONS: Please take note of new age groups.

A. TUMBLING

Sub-Beginner 3 & Under, 4 yrs., 5 yrs., 6 yrs.*
Beginner

Girls 4 & Under, 5 yrs., 6 yrs., 7 yrs., 8 yrs., 9 yrs., 10 yrs., 11-20 yrs.
Boys 4 & Under, 5-6 yrs., 7-8 yrs., 9-10 yrs., 11-20 yrs.

Advanced Beginner

Girls 5 & Under, 6 yrs, 7 yrs, 8 yrs, 9 yrs., 10 yrs., 11 yrs., 12 yrs., 13-20 yrs.
Boys 6 & Under, 7-8 yrs., 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-20 yrs.

Sub-Novice

Girls 6 & Under, 7 yrs., 8 yrs., 9 yrs., 10 yrs., 11 yrs., 12 yrs., 13-20 yrs.
Boys 6 & Under, 7-8 yrs., 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-20 yrs.
Novice 6 & Under, 7-8 yrs., 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-20 yrs.
Intermediate 8 & Under, 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-14 yrs., 15-20 yrs.
Sub-Advanced 8 & Under, 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-14 yrs., 15-16 yrs., 17-20 yrs.
Advanced 8 & Under, 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-14 yrs., 15-16 yrs., 17-20 yrs.

*The national competition committee reserves the right to combine single age groups together in levels where less than 10 athletes are entered.

B. TRAMPOLINE

Beginner 4 & Under, 5-6 yrs., 7-8 yrs., 9-10 yrs., 11-20 yrs.
Novice 6 & Under, 7-8 yrs., 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-20 yrs.
Intermediate 8 & Under, 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-14 yrs., 15-20 yrs.
Advanced 8 & Under, 9-10 yrs., 11-12 yrs., 13-14 yrs., 15-16 yrs., 17-20 yrs.

C. DOUBLE MINI TRAMP Divisions and age groups same as trampoline above.

D. SYNCHRO TRAMP * Intermediate and Advanced only (same divisions as trampoline above).

* Participants compete in age division of oldest competitor.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Entries must be received by Tuesday, July 6, 1999. It is important that all forms are completed and returned together. Overnight delivery is strongly advised. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE DATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE.

The Local Organizing 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 FEES: 1 event $40.00

2 events $50.00
3 events $60.00
All events $70.00

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 1999 AAU Junior Olympic Games. Please do not send cash.

AAU MEMBERSHIP: All athletes and registered coaches must be members of their AAU Association and be able to present their 1999 AAU membership card at check-in at the Cleveland Convention Center.

QUALIFICATION: Competitors must compete at an AAU Association Championship in each event they wish to be eligible for in order to compete at the AAU National Championship. A competitor can compete in only one level/one age group in trampoline and only one level/one age group in tumbling.

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.

On-Site Check In: Check-In for all athletes, coaches, clubs and teams participating in the games will be held at the Cleveland Convention Center located at 500 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. For check-in hours, mapping, and specific directions from locations throughout Greater Cleveland, please consult your Athletes', Coaches' and Parents' Handbook.

Directions to the Cleveland Convention Center:

From the South: Take either I-77 or I-71 North into downtown Cleveland. Exit at the East 9^th Street exit. Follow East 9^th Street North to St. Clair Avenue. Turn left onto St. Clair. The Cleveland Convention Center will be on the right side after the East 6^th Street traffic light.

From the East: Take I-90 West to downtown Cleveland. Exit at the East 9^th Street exit. Turn left (South) at the light. Then two lights to St. Clair Avenue and make a right. The Cleveland Convention center will be on your right after one light.

From the West: Take I-90 East into downtown Cleveland. Exit at the East 9^th Street Exit. Follow East 9^th Street North to St. Clair Avenue. Turn left onto St. Clair. The Cleveland Convention Center will be on the right side after the East 6^th Street traffic light.

AGE DETERMINATION : Determined by the athlete's age at the time of the AAU National Championship's first day of competition (July 31, 1999). Athletes MUST compete at their AAU Association Championship in the age division in which they will be at the AAU National Championships.

MEET SCHEDULE: Competition starts on Saturday, July 31, 1999.

Saturday, July 31 Tumbling - Sub-Beginner, Beginner, Advanced Beginner - Prelims & Finals - all ages.
Synchro-Trampoline: Intermediate & Advanced - Prelims & Finals - all age groups.

Sunday, August 1 All Levels of Double-Mini Tramp - Prelims only! All Levels of Trampoline - Prelims only!

Monday, August 2 Tumbling - Sub-Novice, Novice, Intermediate - Sub-Advanced & Advanced - Prelims Trampoline Finals - for all levels.

Tuesday, August 3 Tumbling Finals- Sub-Novice, Novice, Intermediate - Sub-Advanced & Advanced
Double-Mini Trampoline Finals - for all levels!
Remember the top ten-(10) scores qualify for finals.

Wednesday, August 4 Celebration Ceremony will be held at Gund Arena at 7:30 p.m.

CELEBRATION CEREMONY: Celebration Ceremony will be held at Gund Arena on Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. 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 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 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 reservation 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

IMPORTANT: Please note all hotels will send a confirmation with their individual cancellation policies. Each hotel may differ. If you have not received a confirmation within 30 days of making your reservation, please contact LCI Travel.

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

INFORMATION:

NATIONAL CO-CHAIRPERSON:	NATIONAL CO-CHAIRPERSON:
Jeanne Atkinson	Patti Lingenfelter
556 Beverly Hill	300 E. Oak St.
Waterloo, IA 50701	Kewanee, IL 61443
(319) 232-2760 (H)	(309) 853-5253