The AAU does not place individuals on teams; however, we do offer some online tools. There is a feature on the web site called "Find a Club" that will allow you to see what clubs are located in your area and contact them about age groups, tryouts, etc. To find a club in your area, you can go to Find a Local Club by Clicking here.
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If you have a club level 2 or 3 membership you are able to sanction events. You simply go to www.aausports.org click on “Go to my account”. Once logged in click on Insurance drop down menu and "Submit a Sanction Request".
You must be a club level 2 or club level 3 if you wish to host an event. You may upgrade to a club level 2 membership, but you must call the National Headquarters at 407-934-7200 or submit a customer service ticket by clicking the "CUSTOMER SERVICE" icon at the top of this page. Payment information for the additional fee is required.
To find local events in your area, please use our Find an Event tool by clicking here. Once there, you can search for events by sport, district, and/or zip code. For more information about what is happening in your area, please contact your District Director listed under the "Contacts" tab of each sport page.
The AAU is operated by volunteers. The AAU relies on the community and community leaders to organize teams. The AAU does not place individuals on teams; however, we do offer some online tools. There is a feature on the web site called "Find a Club" that will allow you to see what clubs are located in your area and contact them about age groups, tryouts, etc. To find a club in your area, you can go to "Find A Local Club" by Clicking here.
The AAU does not place individuals onteams; however, we do offer some online tools. There is a feature on the web site called "Find a Club" that will allow you to see what clubs are located in your area and contact them about age groups, tryouts, etc. To find a club in your area, you can go to Find a Local Club by Clicking here.
Finding an Event in the AAU is easy, click here and follow the simple instructions.
Yes, a medal order form is available on our homepage under the Resources tab.
The AAU will make every effort to work with you to ensure you have a successful event. If a change in location is needed, please contact the AAU National Office at 407-934-7200 or by submitting a customer service ticket by clicking the "CUSTOMER SERVICE" icon at the top of this page.
Please call the National Officer before your scheduled start date. We will make every effort to help you. Including, if necessary, to refund your sanction fees. The National Office can be reached at 407-934-7200 or by submitting a customer service ticket by clicking the "CUSTOMER SERVICE" icon at the top of this page.
Once you submit a sanction online, your flyer is checked by the National Office. Once that is approved, your sanction will be approved within the next 15 days.
Go to www.aausports.org click in the upper right hand corner to login to your account. Once logged in click on the insurance tab towards the top of the page, choose sanctions, then view in process or approved sanctions. You login by entering your club code and individual membership ID and your sanction will generate and you will see where you can click to purchase insurance certificates for your facilities
Click Here to go to the AAU Junior Olympic Games area of our website or type www.aaujrogames.org in your browser's address bar.
Qualification for National Championships or Invitational Tournaments is different for each sport as defined by sport committee rules. For more information on National Championships and qualifying procedures please refer to the sport specific handbook.
Yes, you may upgrade your club level 1 membership to a club level 2 membership. You will need to call the National office at 407-934-7200 and tell the receptionist you would like to upgrade your club membership.
In the national tournament entry packet, you'll find hotel and travel information for each event. Visit the sport specific website for more information.
Yes! You may obtain discounted tickets to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks if your event is taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex. Please view the event entry packet for more information.
No, the 2013 AAU Scholastic Duals will use State High School Weight Certification Sheets to determine an Wrestler’s certified weight as well as what school they attended in the 2012 – 2013 school year.
Teams shall be composed of fourteen (14) wrestlers and a maximum of three (3) alternates. A team is limited to one (1) Head Coach, two (2) Assistant Coaches, and one (1) Table Worker.
*This is for National Championship play. Modifications to roster size and total amount of coaches can be modified locally, provided it is not a safety issue.
The following divisions are offered at the AAU Scholastic Duals.
For descriptions of each, please CLICK HERE.
District/All Star Team: This group is made up of athletes attending various high schools within a particular AAU District in the 2012 – 2013 school year. No more than 3 wrestlers from an adjoining AAU district are allowed on a roster. Any incoming athletes from a Non-Adjoining AAU district must show proof they are registered with a school within the district and that must be verified by the school Principal or AD. A copy of a weight certification sheet for each athlete must be provided to determine proof of eligibility. If a 7th or 8th grader is to be used in competition the Principal or AD must also indicate on school stationery that their state allows those younger grades to compete at the High School varsity level. Please see the table on page 9 for the adjoining AAU districts to each AAU district.
Developmental Division Team: This group is made up of athletes attending various high schools within a particular AAU District in the 2012 – 2013 school year that did not place at state tournaments. No more than 3 wrestlers from an adjoining AAU district are allowed on a roster. Any incoming athletes from a Non-Adjoining AAU district must show proof they are registered with a school within the district and that must be verified by the school Principal or AD. A copy of a weight certification sheet for each athlete must be provided to determine proof of eligibility. If a 7th or 8th grader is to be used in competition the Principal or AD must also indicate on school stationery that their state allows those younger grades to compete at the High School varsity level. Please see the table on page 9 for the adjoining AAU districts to each AAU district.
Community Division 1: Larger school division based on 2012 – 2013 enrollment and 2012 Scholastic Duals Final 8. No more than three (3) wrestlers may come from other schools that make up this team and all must reside in the same AAU District in the 2012-2013 school year. Any athletes incoming to your school must show proof they are registered with the school and that must be verified by School Principal or AD. Community Teams not meeting these criteria will be moved into the District Division. A copy of a weight certification sheet for each athlete must be provided to determine proof of eligibility. If a 7th or 8th grader is to be used in competition the Principal or AD must also indicate on school stationery that their state allows those younger grades to compete at the High School varsity level.
Community Division 2: Division 2 will be determined from the lowest 50% enrollments of the teams entered in the COMMUNITY division. If a team wishes to compete in division 1 and not be considered for division 2 then they must indicate so on the online registration form. No more than three (3) wrestlers may come from other schools that make up this team and all must reside in the same AAU District in the 2012-2013 school year. Any athletes incoming to your school must show proof they are registered with the school and that must be verified by School Principal or AD. Community Teams not meeting these criteria will be moved into the District Division. A copy of a weight certification sheet for each athlete must be provided to determine proof of eligibility. If a 7th or 8th grader is to be used in competition the Principal or AD must also indicate on school stationery that their state allows those younger grades to compete at the High School varsity level.
To be eligible for this event, each team member must have been eligible for his or her 2012-2013 High School season. Any team member found to be ineligible under the division rules above will be removed from all team competition, and allowed to wrestle exhibition only.
· Winter Youth Nationals – Omaha, NE – January 12, 2013 · Ironman World Championship – Brookings, SD – February 2, 2013 · Folkstyle World Championship – Spearfish, SD – March 16, 2013 · Spring Youth Nationals – Kingsport, TN – March 22-23, 2013 · Frosh/Soph Folkstyle Nationals – Skokie, IL – March 22-23, 2013 · Middle School Duals – Indianola, IA – April 12-14, 2013 · Elementary School Duals – Kingsport, TN – April 12-14, 2013 · Frosh/Soph National Duals – Colorado Springs, CO – April 19-21, 2013 · Grand Nationals – Billings, MT – June 12-15, 2013 · Scholastic Duals – Orlando, FL – June 27 – July 2, 2013 · AAU Junior Olympic Games – Detroit, MI – July 28 – August 2, 2013
In addition to a Level 2 or 3 Club Membership, the AAU Wrestling program suggests the following equipment to host an event:
1. An air conditioned gymnasium
2. At least one 40’ x 40’ mat
3. A singlet for each participant
4. Headgear for each participant
5. Ankle bands - red & green
To find the results of past AAU Wrestling Events, please visit www.aauwrestling.net and look under the Results tab.
To purchase AAU Wrestling National Championship Merchandise, please CLICK HERE.