14 Mar 2014
A Personal Story of Conviction: Meet 9 year old Noah Powell Stand-out athlete 9 year old Noah Powell was just like all of the other kids on the ice at the 2014 AAU National Ice Hockey Championships. He traveled with his family and team, the Illinois Jesters, to Minnesota to compete in the hopes of winning a national title, scoring goals, and overall dominating on the ice. Noah however, is NOT just an ordinary hockey player. Noah has mild to moderate bilateral hearing loss. We met Noah and his team right before their AAA semifinal and would have never known of his challenges if it weren't for the coach notifying the referee at the start of the game of their "hard of hearing" player. Noah and his coach Mark Roy, who is also hard of hearing, use a device called an Assisted Listening Device (ALD) to help Noah hear coaching commands just like the rest of his team does. Noah has hearing aids he places directly into his ear canal while his coach has a small microphone he wears around his neck which projects his voice directly to Noah's hearing aids.
Noah's mom and dad, Maria Elena and Anthony, sat down with AAU to tell us a little bit about Noah's journey. Noah has been competing in the sport of hockey since he was just 4 years old. His parents were shocked to find out after a mandatory first grade hearing screening mandated by the state of Illinois where they live that Noah had mild to moderate hearing loss. He has the most trouble hearing middle conversational phonetic sound. His type of hearing loss can make it more challenging for him compared to others without hearing loss in and outside of the classroom. After discovering his hearing impairment, his school teachers began using an ALD so Noah could hear in the classroom. Read More>>
Cast your Vote for America's Top Amateur Athlete
Based on the qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship, and the ideals of amateurism, the AAU Sullivan Award goes beyond athletic accomplishments and honors those who have shown strong moral character. Review nominees and their biographies, then vote for your choice of America's Top Amateur Athlete! For the full Press Release - Click Here To cast your vote - Click Here
Register Before it's Too Late!
Deadlines are approaching for the AAU Folkstyle World Championships and the AAU Spring Youth Nationals! The Folkstyle World Championships will be from March 21st - 23rd in Spearfish, SD. The deadline for pre-registration is March 14th. Afterwards, the entry fee will increase from $38 to $58 per athlete. To register online for the Folkstyle World Championships, CLICK HERE. The Spring Youth Nationals in Kingsport, TN will also take place from March 21st - 23rd. The entry fee is $45 per athlete. The deadline to register is March 19th at 8pm CST. To make sure you secure your spot, CLICK HERE to register today!
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Last weekend, AAU Hockey hosted the Inaugural AAU Mite/Squirt National Championship in Minneapolis, MN. The event was a huge success and featured over 30 teams. Congratulations to everyone who participated, especially the newly crowned National Champions listed below:
Mite A - Florida Fire Ants Mite AA - DSC Revolution Mite AAA - Illinois Steel Squirt - Minnesota Made Hockey Red
For the complete standings, CLICK HERE.
AAU Athletics Grants are Now Available
The 2014 AAU Athletics Grants are now available! AAU Athletics offers its participants the opportunity to apply for the AAU Athletics Academic Excellence Grant or the AAU Athletics Chairman's Travel Grant.
The AAU Athletics Academic Excellence Grant shall be awarded to a currently enrolled AAU High School or documented Home Schooled athlete that has already or is currently scheduled to graduate from an accredited program in the current AAU competition year, and who have competed in an eligible (see criteria) AAU program for a minimum of two consecutive (2) years. A maximum of ten (10) grants will be awarded in increments of $500.00 for 3.05-3.75 GPA, $1000.00 (3.76 to 4.0 GPA) and $1500.00 (4.0 and above). The AAU Athletics Chairman's Travel Grant shall be awarded in $500.00 increments to AAU Athletics clubs that have shown continuous support of the AAU Athletics national programs (AAU Cross Country Championships, AAU Indoor National Championships, AAU Club Championships, AAU Junior Olympic Games) by consistent attendance and participation. To apply for one of these grants, please use the links below: AAU Athletics Academic Excellence Grant AAU Athletics Chairman's Travel Grant
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An AAU registered wrestler in the Blue/Experienced Division who won the Championship in the Ozark District Championship; the Missouri National Challenge; and the Missouri State AAU Championship during one-year (season) of competition. The wrestler must have had 1 or more competitors in his/her bracket in each of the three Triple Crown Events. For example, a wrestler who is the only entry in a weight class would NOT qualify for the Triple Crown Award. If he/she wants to compete for the Triple Crown Award, he/she should change to a Weight Class that has at least one other competitor. Complete the Attached Application and return it by March 14. Jack Crider jcrider01@sbcglobal.net OR 232 N. Kingshighway Blvd., #1502, St. Louis, MO 63108
New Jersey Taekwondo District Championship
On April 26th, Rider University will host the 2014 New Jersey District Championship. This tournament will feature Olympic Sparring (with KP&P for all 10-32 Black Belts), Point Sparring and Forms and will be a qualifier for the 2014 AAU National Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The entry fee for one or two events will be $75 and $100 for three events. Pre-registration is MANDATORY and all registrations must be received by April 7th. Beautiful Custom Medals will be awarded for first, second and third place winners. All athletes will receive a participation award
REGISTER HERE. EVENT FLYER HERE
RECAP: 2014 AAU Volleyball Classic
That's a wrap for the AAU Volleyball Classic! On March 8th and 9th, more than 100 girls' volleyball teams flooded the Orlando area for this two day event. The HP Fieldhouse and the Josten's Center at ESPN Wide World of Sports combined for a total of 20 courts and were both home to this event. It was a fun-filled weekend of great volleyball! We had talent from the 11U all the way through 18U and it was a blast to watch these girls play! At the end of the tournament, only one team from each division was able to take home the gold, though.
Click here to view award photos
Click here to view list of champions from each age group
RECAP: Puerto Rico Grand Prix
On March 1st and 2nd, AAU Volleyball members traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico to participate in the 2014 AAU Volleyball Puerto Rico Grand Prix! Ages ranged from 11U all the way through 18U and divisions were split into two in this two day event. More than 80 teams competed to claim the trophy but only one team in each age group took it home. Click here to view award photos
Click here to view the list of champions.
Apply for the USA Jr. Inline Hockey Team
USARS USA Roller Hockey is offering YOU the chance to apply for the USA Junior Inline Hockey Team. To be eligible, you must be under 19 years of age, qualify by gender, be a current member of USA Roller Sports and be a U.S. Citizen. Athletes will be required to cover the entire cost of participation and pay an application fee of $25 plus the $50 cost of USARS membership. A total of $600 paid to USARS will cover the athlete's cost of hotel (shared room) with 3 meals, ground transportation, apparel and travel insurance. The deadline to apply is March 31st and the team selection will be completed on April 4th. Each team will consist of up to 16 members, including two goalies. Both the VIII FIRS Junior Men Inline Hockey World Championships and II FIRS Junior Women Inline Hockey World Championships will be in Toulouse, France. The men's inline hockey team will arrive on Sunday, June 29th, official training will begin on Monday, June 30th and competition will take place on Tuesday, July 1st through Saturday, July 6. As the men are finishing up their competition, the women will be arriving on July 6th. Official practice will begin on July 7th and competition will start on Tuesday, July 8 and continue until Saturday, July 13th. For more information and to view the application, CLICK HERE.
Is YOUR Sport in the 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games?
The AAU Junior Olympic Games will be in Des Moines, Iowa this year! This awesome event will kick off on July 22nd and the action will continue all the way until August 2nd. Twenty-three sports will take over eight different venues over the 12-day span. The sports of Baseball, 3x3 Basketball, Cricket, Kung Fu and 3v3 Soccer are new additions to this year's event. A full schedule of events is below, please visit www.aaujrogames.org for more information. ALL participants must be pre-registered for their event by the specific sport deadline. For a complete list of information on fees, deadlines, forms and registration information for your sport, CLICK HERE. Spectator admission tickets are available for purchase onsite at the competition venues. Length of event passport tickets will include admission into ALL competition throughout the AAU Junior Olympic Games and will cost $40. Daily passes will include admission to all competition venues on that designated day only and are available for $12. Read The Full Story>>
Aiken Warriors Host Multiple Events
The Aiken Warriors have a busy spring and summer ahead of them! They will be hosting three separate tournaments, one each in April, May and June in Aiken, South Carolina. The first is the 2014 AAU National Boys' Basketball Super Regional Championship on April 25 - 27. This tournament will feature boys' teams in the 3rd, 4th and 7th - 11th grade. This event has an entry fee of $300, which is due by April 11th. Each team will receive a three game minimum once they have registered and the third game could be in either pool or bracket play. You can pay your entry fee online at www.aauboysbasketball.org in the "Online Team Roster" system or you can mail your cashier's checks or money orders to the Aiken Warriors at PO Box 5461, Aiken, SC 29804. For more information, check out the INFO PACKET HERE. The second event is the War in the Gardens 2 in Graniteville, South Carolina on May 16 - 18. This event will be for boys and girls in the 3rd through 12th grades. The entry fee for this tournament is only $200, due by May 9th. Each registered team will be guaranteed a three game minimum of pool play followed by bracket play and the first and second place teams in each age division will be awarded trophies and medals. For more information on this event, view the INFO PACKET HERE. The last event that the Aiken Warriors will be hosting is the Warriors House Pre-Nationals Warm-Up Invitational. This event will be from June 6 - 8 and will include both boys and girls from the 3rd - 12th grade. The entry fee to participate will be only $200, due by May 29th. There will be a three game minimum of pool play followed by bracket play for all registered teams and trophies and medals will be awarded to the first and second place team in each age division. For more on this event, CLICK HERE.
Coral Springs Hosts Three Super Regionals
AAU Boys' Basketball will be taking over Coral Springs, Florida in March, May and June for the 2014 AAU National Boys' Basketball Super Regional Championship. The first tournament will be on March 21 - 23 for 4th through 12th grade teams in Division I and II. Each team that has registered will have a three game guarantee, with the third game being in either pool play or the first round of bracket play. Unfortunately, the entry deadline has already passed for this event. Good luck to everyone participating and don't forget to send us your pictures and videos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information on this event, view the INFO PACKET HERE. The second event will be from May 30 - June 1 for 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th grades in Division I and II. The entry fee for this event is $350, due by May 16th. Each team that registers will receive a three game guarantee, with their third game either being in pool play or bracket play. For more information on this event, view the INFO PACKET HERE The final tournament will be from June 6 - 8 for 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grade teams in Divisions I and II. The entry fee for this tournament is also $350, but is due by May 23rd. Like the other events, there is a three game guarantee with the third game being played in either pool or bracket play. For more information on this event, view the INFO FLYER HERE
Mariners shortstop Brad Miller "a coach's dream"
TAVARES, Fla. - Avoiding the spotlight has become a habit for three-time all-star outfielder Chet Lemon since retiring from baseball two decades ago with a World Series ring. He turned down throwing out the first pitch in Detroit during the 2011 American League Championship Series. He balked at baseball fantasy camps with Kirk Gibson, Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker and others from his Tigers squad that won it all back in 1984. All to remain here in the Orlando area and coach his "Juice" clubs of AAU baseball members. For Lemon, 58, commitment and loyalty are traits he instills in teenagers who often drive hours each way, twice a week, for practices with Chet Lemon's Juice, a summer travel team that's gained cult status among anyone who knows about amateur baseball in this state.
And among the "Juice' alumni including Prince Fielder, Rickie and Jemile Weeks, Casey Kotchman and Matt LaPorta, there's one player Lemon says he has all day to talk about: Mariners shortstop Brad Miller.
"That guy," Lemon said, "is one day going to be the guy all those other players in that (Mariners) clubhouse look up to."
Lemon doesn't give those words away. He grew up with little in South Central Los Angeles, works hard for his teams and demands the same. His players don't pay registration or equipment fees, but know to turn in their uniform if they miss a practice.
Lemon's life changed after being diagnosed with polycythemia, an incurable blood disease that forced his retirement from the majors after 15 seasons in 1991, then nearly killed him several times since. Medication allows him to live in relatively stable fashion between the more serious bouts.
The near-death experiences helped Lemon realize his calling: coaching and grooming young players on what it takes to make the majors. He began doing it soon after retirement, with a message setting him apart. Read More>>
AAU Spring Classic is Coming to Sunny Florida
Orlando, Florida will be home to the AAU Spring Classic on April 4th through the 6th for 2nd through 12th grade teams. The registration deadline has recently been extended through March 12th! Another extension will not happen, so register NOW! The entry fee is $425 and all tournament registration will be online. You can find the registration link below.
AAU Boys' Basketball members will get the opportunity to play at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex on Disney property. To make it even more enticing, the top four finishers in each grade division in all tournaments will receive a conditional bid into the 2014 AAU Boys Basketball National Championships. AAU medals and trophies will be awarded to first and second place teams.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.
CLICK HERE to view the event flyer and info packet.
Maine Hoops Invitationals AAU Boys' & Girls' Basketball March 8- June 21, 2014 New England District Area Entry Deadline: Varied Complete Info Flyer
Oregon AAU State Championships AAU Boys' Basketball March 14- 16, 2014 Cottage Grove, OR Entry Deadline: March 7, 2014 Complete Info Flyer
March Mayhem Classic AAU Boys' Basketball March 14- 16, 2014 Longwood, Lake Mary, FL Entry Deadline: March 12, 2014 Complete Info Flyer
Annual Invitational Track Meet AAU Athletics March 15, 2014 Houston, TX Entry Deadline: Varied Complete Info Flyer
Pentagon AAU Grand Prix AAU Volleyball March 15-16, 2014 Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, SD Entry Deadline: Contact Complete Info Flyer
Lynnwood's St. Paddy's Day AAU Boys' Basketball March 15-16, 2014 Edmonds, WA Entry Deadline: March 7, 2014 Complete Info Flyer
14 Annual George Tedino Memorial Tournament AAU Boys' Basketball March 22 - 23, 2014 Warwick, RI Entry Deadline: Until Full Complete Info Flyer
3rd Annual Texas Stallions Relays AAU Athletics March 29, 2014 Spring, TX Entry Deadline: March 29, 2014 Complete Info Flyer
Dynasty Hoops Club Showcase AAU Boys' & Girls' Basketball March 28 - 30, 2014 Orlando, FL Entry Deadline: March 21, 2014 Complete Info Flyer
Warriors House Super Regional AAU Boys' Basketball April 25 – 27, 2014 Aiken, SC Entry Deadline: April 11, 2014 Complete Info Flyer
The Baller Academy Summer Blastoff AAU Boys' & Girls' Basketball June 20-22, 2014 FRESNO, TX Entry Deadline: June 7, 2014 Complete Info Flyer
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