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LOCATION: Baldwin-Wallace College - Ursprung Gym, 136 E. Bagley Road, Berea, Ohio

DATES: Tuesday, August 3, 1999 Athlete Check-In Cleveland Convention Center

Wednesday, August 4, 1999 Competition Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School-Ursprung Gym.
Thursday, August 5, 1999 Competition Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School-Ursprung Gym.
Friday, August 6, 1999 Competition Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School-Ursprung Gym.
Saturday, August 7, 1999 Competition Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School-Ursprung Gym

Wednesday, August 4, 1999 Celebration Ceremony Gund Arena 7:30 p.m.

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

AGE DIVISIONS: Solo one baton Solo two baton

Novice 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-20 Novice - 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-20
Beginner 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-20 Beginner - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-20
Intermediate - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Intermediate - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20
Advanced - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced -0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20
Boys - 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20

Solo three baton Solo freestyle

0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 0-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20

Duets (combined ages ) Trios (average ages)

Beginner 0-12, 13-18, 19-24, 25-40 0-12, 13-20
Advanced 0-18, 19-24, 25-30, 31-40

* Small Twirling Teams (average ages) 4-8 members * Large Twirling Team (average ages) 9 & more members

Beginner 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-20 Beginner 0-12, 13-20
Advanced 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20

* Small Dance Twirl Teams (average ages) 4-8 members * Large Twirl Team (average ages) 9 & more members

Beginner 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-20 Beginner 0-12, 13-20
Advanced 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 Advanced 0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20

* Small Twirling Corps (average age) * Large Twirling Corps (average age)

0-9 (10-18 members) 0-9 (19 & more members)

10-13 (12-20 members) 10-13 (21 & more members)
14-20 (12-20 members) 14-20 (21 & more members)

* Small Parade Corps (average ages) 12-16 members * Large Parade Corps (average ages) 17 & more members

0-9, 10-13, 14-20 0-9, 10-13, 14-20

To calculate average ages, add all the athletes' ages together, then divide the sum by the number of athletes in the group. Any average ending in a .5 or higher must be rounded up to the next whole number. Athletes participating in a group may not be any older than the next higher age group they are competing in. Therefore, if a small twirling corps' average age were 9.2, they would compete in the 0-9 division and could not have any one older than 13 years old in the group. But if a small twirling corps' average age were 9.5, they would compete in the 10-13 division and could have 20 year olds in the group.

*The National Competition Committee reserves the right to combine age divisions in group competition where there are less than 5 entries in an age division.

AGEDETERMINATION: Determined by the athlete's age at the time of the AAU National Championships first day of competition, (August 4, 1999). For solos & duets the athlete must compete in their current age group. Athletes MUST compete at their AAU Association or Regional Championship in the age division in which they will be at the AAU National Championships.

ENTRY DEADLINE: All registration materials must be received no later than Tuesday July 6, 1999. All entry fees must be in the form of either a cashier's check or money order made payable to 1999 AAU Junior Olympic Games. No personal checks will be accepted. Please do not send cash.

The Local Organizing Committee has spent many hours planning and preparing 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 Host or the AAU to make sure all forms are completed, ONLY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ENTRY (S) BASED ON THE DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED.

ENTRY FEE: SOLO EVENTS GROUP EVENTS

1 Event $60.00 Duets, Trios, Teams & Corps
2 Events $80.00 $15.00 per athlete per event
3 Events $100.00
4 Events $120.00

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

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

On-Site Check In: Check-In for all athletes, coaches, clubs and teams participating will be held at the Cleveland Convention Center located at 500 Lakeside Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon arrival at the Cleveland Convention Center, please follow posted signs to the check-in area. Once you check-in at the Individual or Team check-in area, you must proceed to the check-in at the AAU Baton Twirling table to verify competition information. 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.

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 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:

· 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!

COMPETITIONSCHEDULE: This is only a tentative schedule. A final schedule will be available at check-in.

Wednesday, August 4, 1999 Solo Prelims
Thursday, August 5, 1999 Solo Prelims & Group (Teams) Prelims
Friday, August 6, 1999 Group (Teams & Corps) Prelims

Solo & Group (Teams & Corps) Finals

Saturday, August 7, 1999 Parade of Athletes

Solo & Group (Team & Corps) Finals
* Duets/Trios Prelims & Finals

* Schedule will be based on the number of entries received.

INFORMATION: AAU NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON: AAU NATIONAL STAFF: LOCAL SPORT CONTACT:

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