AAU Junior Olympic Games 2023

Join us for the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games and become the Junior Olympic Games Fencing Champion! 20+ Sports / 20,000+ athletes The largest multi-sport event in the nation! ALL 3 WEAPONS / ALL YOUTH AGES / Y8-Y10-Y12-Y14-CDT-JNR The largest multi-sport youth event in the USA! After you register and here in askfred, please click this link to create your free FLA account and complete your registration. http://fencingleagueofamerica.org/jog-enrollment-form You will have to create a free FLA account and input your AAU number, you can get your AAU membership here: https://aausports.org/Join-AAU More info at: http://www.aaufencing.org http://www.fencingleagueofamerica.org Spaces are limited, if your event is full, please send an email to request to be put on the waitlist. Venue The Mid-American Energy Company Rec-Plex 6500 Grand Av-e., West Des Moines, IA 50266 Registration / Equipment Check It is recommended that Athletes check their equipment the day prior to competing. *Sunday, July 30, 2023 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Athlete Check-In / Early Equipment The Mid-American Energy Company Rec-Plex *Monday, July 31, 2023 8:00 AM Competition - The Mid-American Energy Company Rec-Plex *Tuesday, August 1, 2023 8:00 AM Competition - The Mid-American Energy Company Rec-Plex *Wednesday, August 2, 2023 8:00 AM Competition - The Mid-American Energy Company Rec-Plex) AAU Membership All athletes and coaches must be current members of the AAU. AAU membership is $14.00 per youth and adult athlete and $26.00 per non-athlete (coach) per year. The cost of membership is in addition to the entry fee. To become a member, register on-line at http://www.aausports.org. BE PREPARED and register your coaches early! You can no longer register for non-athlete (coach) membership onsite at the event. New this year, background screens are conducted for all non-athletes and adult athletes. Membership is no longer instant. Eligibility / Age Groups /Weapons The athlete must be an AAU member in good standing. Each athlete can participate in any/all 3 weapons as long as such events are not happening at the same time. Athletes can participate in their age group and/or the age group above (Except Y14, they can also compete in JUNIOR if they choose to). 6 & under/Y-6 (2016-2017) 8 & under/Y-8 (2014-2015) 10 & under/Y-10 (2012-2013) 12 & under/Y-12 (20010-2011) 14 & under/Y14 (2008-2009) CADET (2006-2007) JUNIOR (2003-2005) Entry Fee $55.00 tournament fee + $40 per event Registered AAU coaches/parents, please pick up your coaches badge to be allowed to strip coach (No more than 2 coaches/parents can be strip coaching at the same time). All entry fees are non-refundable. Rules Competition will be played by FLA and adopted AAU Rules. (Based on the international FIE rules) Hotels All participants of the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games have discounted hotel rates for the days of your stay, you can access it at https://aaujrogames.org/Hotels The AAU makes every effort to provide the best quality experience for athletes, coaches and families that participate in AAU events. Athletes, coaches and families can choose from a wide variety of accommodations in various price points and with several levels of amenities. The Local Organizing Committee has carefully selected host hotels for participants with the lowest rates available. The hotels selected for the program not only provide great rates, but also the greatest convenience in regards to location and other amenities. On Site Check-in All registered participants must check-in at The Mid-American Energy Company Rec-Plex 6500 Grand Av-e., West Des Moines, IA 50266 to receive their athlete credential or coach wristband. The appropriate credential or wristband will be needed prior to gaining admittance into the competition venues. We recommend that all Participants check-in at least the day prior to competing. If that credential or wristband is lost or stolen there will be a replacement fee. For check-in hours, maps and additional directions please visit http://www.aaujrogames.org (click on Event Info, then Registration). Awards Awards from 1st to 8th place will be handed out in each Y6, Y8, Y10 & Y12 event. Parking Some locations may have parking fees. Please visit http://www.aaujrogames.org and click on Maps & Directions for more information. Also, some hotels may charge for parking. Please check with your hotel for specific information as prices vary. Transportation All participants and spectators are responsible for their own transportation to and from all activities, events, and hotels. Security All AAU Junior Olympic Games facilities maintain the right to search any bags, backpacks, purses, jackets, etc. throughout the duration of the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Food All AAU Junior Olympic Games facilities maintain exclusive rights to concessions. Outside food and beverage are not permitted throughout the duration of the AAU Junior Olympic Games. No coolers at any venue. Celebration of Athletes The Celebration of Athletes will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023. More information will be posted at http://www.aaujrogames.org/CelebrationofAthletes as it becomes available. Admission Fee Athletes and coaches with a credential will receive admission to all competition venues and the Celebration of Athletes as part of your entry fee. Please note that you must check-in and pick up your credential prior to receiving admittance into any venue, including the Celebration of Athletes. You must have the appropriate wristband or credential. Parents, spectators and coaches without a credential can purchase tickets onsite at the venues. Daily passes are $15.00 (3 & under free) and includes admission to all competition venues on the designated day only. Event passports are $45.00 (3 & under free). For more information on ticket options, please visit http://www.aaujrogames.org. No Guarantee The AAU cannot and does not guarantee the appearance and/or participation of specific participant(s) and/or teams (as applicable) in this event. The AAU has sanctioned (approved) this Event as an official AAU Event (competition), but the AAU is not and shall not be responsible for any participant's or spectator's expenses related to this Event (nor reimbursements for same) in case of dissatisfaction of any participant, friend, family, or spectator, this includes, but is not limited to all travel, hotel (lodging), food, entry fees and/or any other expenses related to the event. Tournament Director: Carlos Kuri AAU Fencing National Sport Chair Fencing League of America / President Phone:321-246-3850 Email: info@fencingleagueofamerica.org AAU National Staff: Melanie Foxworth - AAU National Headquarters - P.O. Box 22409 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (407) 934-7200 (O), (407) 934-7242 (F) - email: melanie@aausports.org -------------------------------------------------- Policy Update: FLA in our endeavor to keep fencing a respectable sport, is enforcing a zero tolerance for poor behavior from fencers/coaches/spectators. Any disruptive, poor, and/or unsportsmanlike behavior will result in black cards issued and removal for the premises. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping this an enjoyable and awesome sport for everybody. ** Liability waiver - Upon entering this tournament you agree to abide by the current rules and code of conduct instituted by FLA. You acknowledge you are entering this tournament at your own risk and release AAU/FLA and its sponsors, SMC, referees, and staff from any liability. With entry you give consent to FLA to obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital or clinic for any injury or illness that may arise during activities associated with this tournament. ** *** PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE - By registering not this tournament you agree and hereby consent to the recording of statements, photographs, and/or audio or video recordings taken of the Minor or you by FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA. o or its contractors. All statements, photographs, and/or audio or video recordings taken of the Minor or you by FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA or its contractors, shall be the sole property of FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA. Neither the Minor nor you shall receive any compensation in connection with use of these statements, photographs, and/or audio or video recordings for promotional, commercial or other purposes. On behalf of the Minor and yourself, you hereby release, waive and discharge any claims of any kind or nature arising out of or relating to the use of the statements, photographs, and/or audio or video recordings against FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA or any person or firm authorized by FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA to publish said materials (“Publisher”), Such release, waiver and discharge shall also extend to all affiliated companies, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents and assigns of FENCING LEAGUE OF AMERICA and any Publisher. This Release shall be binding upon the Minor and yourself, and any respective successors, heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, spouse and next of kin. *By sending this form I authorize Fencing League of America (FLA) to share my information with AAU and get an AAU membership on my behalf for my son or daughter. I also authorize FLA to communicate by mail, answering machine messages, and/or e-mail according to the information provided in my registration information. FLA or any representative, may use any information I have provided, including contact information, e-mail addresses, cell phone numbers, and land line numbers, to contact me for purposes related to my account. I authorize FLA to use this information in any manner consistent with the information I have provided, including mail, telephone calls, e-mails, or text messages. I expressly consent to any such contact being made by the most efficient technology available, including automatic dialing/e- mailing or similar equipment, or pre-recorded or other messages. *Event may be LIVE-STREAMED so everyone participating automatically accepts waiver to be recorded. Events Scheduled: Y6 Mixed Epee Y8 Mixed Epee Y8 Mixed Foil Y8 Mixed Saber Y10 Women's Epee Y10 Women's Foil Y10 Men's Epee Y10 Men's Foil Y12 Women's Epee Y12 Women's Foil Y12 Women's Saber Y12 Men's Epee Y12 Men's Foil Y12 Men's Saber Y14 Women's Epee Y14 Women's Foil Y14 Women's Saber Y14 Men's Epee Y14 Men's Foil Y14 Men's Saber Cadet (U17) Women's Epee Cadet (U17) Women's Foil Cadet (U17) Women's Saber Cadet (U17) Men's Epee Cadet (U17) Men's Foil Cadet (U17) Men's Saber Junior (U20) Women's Epee Junior (U20) Women's Foil Junior (U20) Women's Saber Junior (U20) Men's Epee Junior (U20) Men's Foil Junior (U20) Men's Saber Preregistration opens on 04/28/2023. Preregistration closes on 07/25/2023.