AAU Wrestling Giving Back with The Wounded Warrior Project

AAU Wrestling raising money for The Wounded Warrior Project

Recap: 2024 AAU Wrestling National Duals

A double header of events this past weekend saw Wrestlers from all over coming to battle on the mats.

AAU Sullivan Award Spotlight - Wrestling

Welcome to the seventh edition of the Sullivan Spotlight series, highlighting some of the incredible athletes who have won the award since 1930. Today’s spotlight: wrestling honorees

Olympic and Collegiate Stars Named 94th AAU Sullivan Award Finalists

The winner will be announced on April 23, 2024

30 Athletes Named Semi-Finalists for 94th AAU Sullivan Award

Star-studded line-up includes Olympic and collegiate powerhouses; voting now open

Positive Coaching Alliance’s 2024 Coach of the Year Regional Winners

Nine AAU Coaches are in the running to be a National PCA Coach of the Year

RECAP: 2024 AAU Music City Brawl Nationals

For the second year in a row, AAU Music City Brawl Nationals will be a official AAU National Championship Tournament.

RECAP: 2024 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

A new name on an old location held host to this years AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals which saw over 1,000 wrestlers come to start the new year on the mat.

PREVIEW: 2024 AAU Music City Brawl Nationals

The AAU Music City Brawl is set for the 15th year. Over 1,000 wrestlers will be kickstarting the new year on the mats.

PREVIEW: 2024 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

Over 1,200 participants will be making way to Nebraska looking to earn the Championship Chain at the 2023 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

AAU’s 61st Sullivan Award Winner Inducted into the AAU Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Olympian and AAU James E. Sullivan Award Winner, John Smith, will be inducted into the AAU Wrestling Hall of Fame class of 2024

2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games Joel Ferrell Award Winners Announced

The Joel Ferrell Outstanding Performance Memorial Award recognizes the athletic ability and sportsmanship of an athlete representing each official sport at the AAU Junior Olympic Games each year.

RECAP: 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The AAU Junior Olympic Games took over Des Moines, Iowa this summer

AAU Wrestling Names 2023 National Award Winners

Thank you to everyone who makes AAU Wrestling one of the best sports there is. Here are the winners of the 2023 AAU National Awards

AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals - All-Star Girls - RECAP

AAU Scholastic Duals Girls All-Star Wrestling Tournament Concludes with Thrilling Finals

AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals - All-Star Boys - RECAP

MAWA Blue Reigns Supreme: A Thrilling Recap of the AAU Scholastic Duals All-Star Wrestling Tournament

AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals - All-Star Girls Day 1

Day 1 Recap: AAU Scholastic Duals Girls All-Star Wrestling Tournament

AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals - All-Star Boys Day 1

Day 1 Recap: Intense Battles and Standout Performances at AAU Scholastic Duals All-Star Wrestling Tournament

2023 AAU Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members

Alan Solomon, James Tanniehill, and Tom Erikson are part of the 2023 AAU Wrestling Hall of Fame

2023 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals - Community 2

AAU Wrestling is set to host the 2023 AAU Scholastic Duals at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for the 25th year

2023 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals - Community 1

AAU Wrestling is set to host the 2023 AAU Scholastic Duals at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for the 25th year

2023 AAU Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction

Awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions by individuals on behalf of AAU Wrestling

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals

AAU Wrestling is set to host the 2023 AAU Scholastic Duals at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for the 25th year

2023 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals - Girls All-Star Division

The 2023 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals will be taking place in Orlando, Florida on June 20-25

2023 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals - Boys All-Star Division

The 2023 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals will be taking place in Orlando, Florida on June 20-25

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Wrestling National Duals

The AAU Elementary School National Duals will take place this weekend in Kingsport, Tennessee, while the AAU Middle School and Freshman/Sophomore National Duals will be going on in Des Moines, Iowa.

RECAP: 2023 AAU Wrestling Spring Youth Nationals

Photo courtesy of: Randi Yeager - 2023 Spring Youth Nationals Continues to Grow. Draws Wrestlers From 11 States

RECAP: 2023 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

1,145 wrestlers came to Ralston Arena in Omaha, Nebraska for the 2023 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

Wrestlers from 15 states will come to Nebraska looking to earn the Championship Chain at the 2023 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

PREVIEW: AAU Wrestling’s 2023 Music City Brawl Nationals

The AAU Music City Brawl is set for the 14th year. This year, the tournament will be an AAU National Championship Tournament

New Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) President Elected

J.B. (Jo) Mirza Becomes 49th President of the Oldest and Largest Amateur Sports Organization in the United States; Leads New AAU National Officer Group

Greater Des Moines to Host AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2023, 2026, & 2030

2023 will be the seventh time that Greater Des Moines has hosted the Games, with the first time being in 1995 and the most recent in 2018

RECAP: 2022 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals

AAU Wrestling came to the Orange County Convention Center for the 2022 AAU Scholastic Duals for the 24th year

Beyond the Mat: Deven Jackson's Journey from Double Amputee to Wrestling Star

18-year-old Deven Jackson, from Pennsylvania, went 12-0 at the 2022 AAU Scholastic Duals. He also happens to be a survivor of bacterial meningitis.

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals

AAU Wrestling is set to host the 2022 AAU Scholastic Duals at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for the 24th year

RECAP: AAU Goes International for the ISF Gymnasiade 2022

The Amateur Athletic Union spent the last week in Normandy, France representing the United States in the International School Sport Federation Gymnasiade 2022

Four AAU Coaches Honored as 2022 National Double-Goal Coach Award Winners

Four (4) coaches from AAU programs were honored as 2022 National Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap.

AAU Heads to France for the ISF Gymnasiade 2022

The Amateur Athletic Union is heading to Normandy, France to represent the United States in the International School Sport Federation Gymnasiade 2022

RECAP: AAU Wrestling National Duals

Wrestlers went head-to-head during the Elementary School, Middle School, and the Freshman/Sophomore National Duals on April 8-10

PREVIEW: AAU Wrestling National Duals

The AAU Elementary School National Duals will take place this weekend in Kingsport, Tennessee, while the AAU Middle School and Freshman/Sophomore National Duals will be going on in Des Moines, Iowa.

RECAP: AAU Wrestling’s Black Hills Folkstyle World Championships & AAU Spring Youth Nationals

It was a busy weekend on the wrestling mats in Spearfish, South Dakota and Kingsport, Tennessee. On March 18 - 19 athletes competed in the AAU Wrestling Black Hills Folkstyle World Championships & the AAU Spring Youth Nationals.

PREVIEW: AAU Wrestling’s Black Hills Folkstyle World Championships & AAU Spring Youth Nationals

On March 18 and 19, AAU Wrestling will be holding the Black Hills Folkstyle World Championships in Spearfish, South Dakota and the AAU Spring Youth Nationals in Kingsport, Tennessee.

AAU Well-Represented as 2022 Regional Double-Goal Coach Award Winners Announced

ORLANDO, Fla - Sixteen (16) coaches from AAU programs were named 2022 Regional Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap.

AAU Alum, Kylie Welker, Named Iowa Women's Wrestling First Ever Commit

Last fall, the University announced the addition of women's wrestling making it the first power five conference institution to add the sport.

RECAP: 2022 AAU Wrestling Winter Youth Nationals

909 wrestlers competed at Ralston Arena in Omaha, Nebraska on January 8th and 9th for the 2022 AAU Wrestling Winter Youth Nationals

Preview: 2022 AAU Wrestling Winter Youth Nationals

The AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals are back in a big way with estimates on track to have 1200 participants in Omaha, Nebraska this weekend.

Simone Biles and Caeleb Dressel Crowned 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award Co-Winners Presented by Eastbay

Biles and Dressel become third ever co-winners of the top amateur athlete award presented during the NBA Orlando Magic game.

Olympic Gold Medalists Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top athlete have been narrowed to a panel of five (5) finalists for the 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Thirty-Eight Athletes Selected for Finalist Voting Round of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Olympians, gold medalists and national champions among star-studded line up of nominees. Public voting begins this week at www.aausullivan.org.

PREVIEW: 2021 AAU Scholastic Duals

The AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals will return for their 23rd year at the Orange County Convention Center, June 21-27.

AAU Signs Exclusively to Connect Sports

Want to Meet With AAU at an Industry Event in 2021? You’ll Have to Attend Connect Sports.

Not AAU: Oakland Basketball Game Incorrectly Labeled AAU

A recent travel basketball game on May 1st, in which an incident occurred between two players at the Soldiertown Gym in Oakland, California, has been incorrectly labelled as AAU.

RECAP : AAU 2021 Elementary School Duals

The 2021 AAU Elementary School Duals was held this past weekend, April 9-11 at the MeadowView Marriott Convention Center located in Kingsport Tennessee.

PREVIEW: AAU 2021 Elementary School Duals

AAU Wrestling hosts the 2021 Elementary Duals this weekend, April 9-11, 2021 at the MeadowView Marriott Convention Center located in Kingsport Tennessee.

AAU Alumni Spencer Lee wins third NCAA Wrestling National Title

90th AAU Sullivan Award Co-Winner and former AAU Wrestling athlete, Spencer Lee wins third NCAA Wrestling National Champion title. Before wrestling for Iowa, the Pennsylvania native wrestled for the Young Guns Wrestling Club, competing in several AAU Disney Scholastic Duals.

AAU President Named to Sports Hall of Fame

Jennings "Rusty" Buchanan Named to 2021 Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Class for his many contributions and lasting impact on the sports landscape in Brevard County Florida area.

PREVIEW: AAU Wrestling Black Hills Nationals and AAU Spring Youth Nationals

It will be a busy weekend for wrestlers in the northern half of the nation. The weekend of March 19 and 20, AAU Wrestling will hold both the Black Hills Nationals in Spearfish, South Dakota and the AAU Spring Youth Nationals.

Several AAU Members among National Winners Announced for PCA's 2021 Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by TeamSnap

Winners for PCA's National Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap were recently chosen from hundreds of nominations. Five of those winners have also gave their time and dedication to coaching with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

RECAP: 2021 AAU Wrestling Winter Youth Nationals

OMAHA, Neb. -  More than 1,000 wrestlers competed for the chance of a national title at the 2021 AAU Winter Youth Nationals held at the Ralston Arena from January 2nd through 3rd, 2021. 

AAU Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee Presented with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dan Gable was named the nation's most outstanding wrestler by the AAU in 1970 and inducted into the AAU Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016. Now, the wrestling legend is celebrated with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Spencer Lee Presented 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award in Iowa

University of Iowa senior Spencer Lee was presented with the AAU James E. Sullivan Award on Saturday, December 12, prior to the Iowa Football game at Kinnick Stadium.

AAU President & CEO Passes

Dr. Roger J. Goudy dedicated his life to serving youth through sports and education

AAU Supports Bright Path Strong Petition to Amend Thorpe Records

Amateur Athletic Union, Bright Path Strong, and the Thorpe Family seek to restore Jim Thorpe’s Olympic legacy

UPDATE: 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Event moving from Hampton Roads, VA to a to-be-determined location

AAU James E. Sullivan Award Presented by Eastbay to be Announced Virtually on Wednesday, April 29

For the first time in its 90-year history, the AAU James E. Sullivan Award will be presented virtually.

A Letter from Wes Creason, AAU Wrestling National Chair

The health and well-being of our athletes is our primary concern. We feel a shift in dates gives our wrestlers, coaches and families the best opportunity to compete for a national title this summer.

Olympic Hopefuls and National Champions Named as Finalists for 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top amateur athlete have been narrowed to a panel of ten finalists for the 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Thirty-three Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The best in amateur athletics will be put to a public vote this week as the AAU announces the semifinalists for the historic 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

Georgia AAU Makes Charitable Donations In Local Community

The district chairs and officers of Georgia AAU have made a collective donation of $500 each for a total of $6,000 to a deserving charity of their choosing under the AAU Cares program.

AAU-Baden Partnership Brings Energy, Innovation and a Cool New Ball to the Game

AAU has teamed up with Baden to offer their athletes world-class volleyballs and top-quality equipment.

2020 AAU Winter Nationals “Challenge for the Chain”

This weekend AAU Wrestling’s national event series gets underway with the 2020 AAU Winter Nationals from Ralston Arena in Ralston, Nebraska.

AAU Cares: Gobbler Classic Nationals

On November 30, 2019, Michigan AAU held its 1st Annual Gobbler Classic National wrestling tournament in Romulus, Michigan.

AAU Inaugural Gobbler Classic Hosts a Lineup of Events

The AAU’s Inaugural Gobbler Classic is right around the corner on November 30, featuring boys' and girls' divisions and AAU wrestling's first-ever Women's Clinic and Takedown.

Keystone Wrestling Classic - It could be amazing!

Just imagine East Pennsylvania versus the West. It is a heart pounding competition you don't want to miss. The 2019 Keystone Wrestling Classic coming to Indiana, Penn. November 12. Register now!

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IHT Software Streamlines PYFP Assessment While Connecting Students with Essential Fitness Data for Physical Education application

AAU Scholastic Duals featured in WIN Magazine

Wrestling Insider NewsMagazine (WIN) covered the 2019 AAU Scholastic Duals at ESPN Wide World of Sports back in June. Over 200 teams competed in the events second year of competition.

RECAP: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The 53rd AAU Junior Olympic Games is officially wrapped after 11 days of competition. This year, the games was the largest and most exciting yet. More than 15,000 participants traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina bringing friends, family, and tourists into the area.

UPDATE 2: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

AAU hit the three-quarter mark for the 53rd AAU Junior Olympic Games. The second and third largest participation events came to a close after several days of intense competition. Baton Twirling, Field Hockey, Track and Field, Taekwondo, Basketball and Cornhole are still in the lineup for the final days of the Games.

UPDATE: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games are through their first three days of competition here in Greensboro, North Carolina. So far Powerlifting, Pickleball, Jump Rope and the All Sports Combine have completed their competition.

Beyond the Mat: Ben Kahl

When considering the definition of autism, All-American wrestler probably isn't the first example that you think of, but that's exactly what Ben Kahl is, who was awarded the honor during AAU Scholastic Duals.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

More than 15,000 participants will travel to Greensboro beginning next week for the 53rd annual AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States.

RECAP: 2019 AAU Scholastic Duals

The 2019 AAU Scholastic Duals saw over 200 high school boys and girls teams at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on June 19-25, crowning the MAWA Point Blue the All Star Gold Champion.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Scholastic Duals

AAU Wrestling will host its 2019 AAU Scholastic Duals, the only AAU wrestling tournament held at Walt Disney World each year. The event spreads over five days of competition, June 19-24.

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, and the Amateur Athletic Union is thrilled to encourage everyone to go play and #MoveInMay.

Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias presented with the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award

Zaharias becomes third athlete honored for the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

ESPNW Player of the Year and NCAA National Champion Kathryn Plummer Crowned 89th AAU Sullivan Award Winner Presented by Eastbay

Plummer becomes second ever volleyball winner of top amateur athlete award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

Gold Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 89th AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardFinalists

National Fitness Foundation and AAU Announce Partnership

AAU to administer rebooted Presidential Youth Fitness Program; named first founding partner of National Youth Sports Fund.

Thirty Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete semi-finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardSemifinalists

2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Greensboro will host the 53rd annual Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games this Summer. The 10 day event is expected to draw an estimated 16,000 athletes across 20 sports.

Habitat for Humanity for Hurricane Relief efforts after Hurricane Michael

The AAU strives to provide athletes with first-class athletic opportunities but, beyond the athletic surface, we strongly believe in instilling a sense of social responsibility in the more than 700,000 members nationwide with our AAU Cares initiative.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

The AAU celebrated the 33rd annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day!

Nominate an athlete for Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

Positive Coaching Alliance is now accepting applications from the Class of 2020 Student-Athletes for their Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

2019 AAU Wrestling Winter Nationals

OMAHA, Neb (January 4, 2019) - This weekend, the first leg of AAU Wrestling’s national event season kicks off at the Raltson Arena in Nebraska with the 2019 AAU Winter Nationals. Last year's event featured more than 1100 wrestlers from across the country.

AAU Events Win Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

The 2018 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships named for third year in a row. The 52nd AAU Junior Olympic Games garner its second win.

Longtime AAU volunteer passes

Bob Johnson led AAU Wrestling as national chair for thirty (30) years

Dr. Roger Goudy Re-elected as AAU President

National officers join Dr. Goudy in leadership of the AAU

Vote! Two AAU events up for SportsTravel Awards

The 2017 AAU Junior Olympic Games and 2018 AAU Girls\' Junior National Volleyball Championships up for Best Multi-Sport Event and Best Single Sport Event respectively

Skate For Change at the 2018 AAU Junior Olympic Games

The AAU Junior Olympic Games has set a goal to donate 10,000 pairs of socks to local shelters.

Inaugural Girls Division at the 2018 Scholastic Duals

Kaelin Tomlin of Team Nebraska names 2018 AAU Scholastic Duals Girls Division Outstanding Wrestler

Virginia Beach-Area Athlete Adonis Lattimore Grapples the Odds at AAU Scholastic Duals

The 14-year-old rising freshman from Virginia Beach is slamming the doubt as this year’s AAU Scholastic Duals at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

WIN Magazine Previews the 2018 AAU Scholastic Duals

The annual AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals at ESPN’s Disney Wide World of Sports near Orlando has become a popular summer destination for some of the country’s best high school wrestlers.

18 AAU Events You Don't Want to Miss in 2018

Summertime is right around the corner and, with that, comes the bulk of AAU national championship season. Take a look at the 18 AAU events you are not going to want to miss in 2018.

Top 5 Photo Spots at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Nobody does youth sports like the AAU. The celebration doesn’t end when your competition is over at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. In fact, it’s only the beginning.

AAU Wrestlers Get First Taste of New Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex This Summer

This year, AAU Wrestlers get their first taste of the new The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the AAU Scholastic Duals on June 23-28.

Dr. Roger Goudy Named Among Orlando's Best CEOs

It takes a special individual to promote collaboration and propel companies to better innovation and profitability — but many Central Florida top executives, including AAU President/CEO Dr. Roger J. Goudy excel at that. This year, Dr. Goudy was chosen among 18 extraordinary ladies and gentlemen as one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2018 ...

Workout of the Month: Speed Ladder Drills

You can have all of the speed in the world, but if you can’t cut, pivot, stop, or change directions on a dime, that speed won’t do you any good. That is where speed ladders come in.

AAU Sullivan Award Finalists Take on Exit Escape Room

While in town for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award ceremony last month in New York City, five of the finalists had an opportunity to immerse themselves in a thrilling high-tech escape room, the Exit Escape Room NYC.

Olympic Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of AAU Sullivan Award Finalists

The title of top amateur athlete will be put to a vote this week, as eight elite athletes – Maia and Alex Shibutani, Angela Peavy, Annika Albrecht, Kelly Hunter, Joel Berry II, Kyle Snyder and Erin Finn – were announced today as finalists for the 88th AAU James E. Sullivan ...

Why a Strong Parent-Coach Relationship is Essential

Students do better academically when they know their parents support the teacher and school. The same is certainly true for sports. Here\'s how you can help establish a coach-parent partnership to help your athlete have the best possible experience.

Workout of the Month: 6 Great Kettleball Warm-Ups

Kettlebells are an essential workout tool today, and are super versatile. They’re easy to use for in-home or gym workouts and can be used to perform anything from normal barbell and dumbbell exercises to kettlebell specific movements.

Coaching From the Stands Ruins One of Sports' Key Life Skills

Eastman explains the hazard of parents coaching their kids from the stands. He also shares an exercise he\'s utilized to help get his point across to both parents and players.

Six Reasons to Compete in AAU Events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this Summer

Thousands of AAU members across the nation will descend on Orlando, Florida – home of the world-famous Mickey Mouse – for elite AAU competition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex this summer.

Workout of the Month: Kneeling Exercises

Walk into a gym and you’ll notice a lot of the same thing: athletes standing, sitting, or lying on their backs while they are getting their bodies ready for 2018 AAU competition. But have you ever tried just kneeling?

AAU Cares: AAU National Office Brings Clothes, Water and Non-Perishable Items to Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

HOUSTON, Texas (August 30, 2017) – National staff members from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will return to Houston, home of the 50th annual AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2016, to bring more than 10,000 items of clothing, dozens of cases of bottled water and various non-perishable items to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Our hearts ...

AAU Strongly Embraces Diversity and Equality

Since its beginnings in 1888, the AAU has been the industry leader and standard-bearer in the amateur sports marketplace. Sports For All, Forever is the organization’s motto: the AAU strives to offer participation opportunities to all, no matter an athlete’s race, age, color, gender or cultural background. 

WRESTLING REINSTATED FOR 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES

Written by: Julianne Sautner   Tags: National Championship,AAU Junior Olympic Games,Feature   “I am happy to see that the IOC has decided to reinstate wrestling in the Olympics. This is great news for the wrestling community and the world of sports as well..." Seven months after losing its Olympic place in February, wrestling has finally ...

Days 3-7 of the AAU Junior Olympic Games

DETROIT, Michigan (August 3, 2017) - The 51st AAU Junior Olympic Games have taken over the Detroit, Michigan area since the start of competition on July 27th. Thousands of athletes from across 45 states have traveled to Detroit, Mich. for the chance to capture a gold medal. Sports taking place today are  field hockey at ...

More Than 15,000 Participants Heads to Detroit for 18 Sports Competitions at the AAU Junior Olympic Games Beginning Next Week

More than 15,000 participants and 30,000 spectators will travel to metro Detroit later next week for the 51st annual AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States, and have brought more than $50 million in economic impact to the previous host cities since 2010.

RECAP: AAU GRAND NATIONALS

Wrestlers hail from 13 states and 2 countries

RECAP: AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS

AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS AT DISNEY COME TO A CLOSE

AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS AT DISNEY

A summer tradition

THE FIRST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF 2014 IS HERE!

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Attention AAU Wrestlers! The 2014 AAU Winter Youth Nationals are taking place this weekend in Omaha, NE! Weigh-ins will be on January 10th from 4:00pm – 8:00pm and competition will begin at 9am on Saturday, January 11th at the Omaha Civic Center. Ages can range from 6 ...

NOMINATE A COACH FOR PCA DOUBLE-GOAL COACH AWARD

Written by:   AAU's partner since 2011, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) again is accepting nominations for its annual award honoring those coaches who exemplify the developing Better Athletes, Better People philosophy through positive coaching.  Be sure and nominate your coach today! Nominations are now open for Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach Award! If ...

RECAP: 2016 AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS

Written by: Kristina Balducci   Tags: Feature   This past week, more than 130 teams from nearly 20 states battled it out on the mats at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in both the HP Field House and Josten’s Center.  Congratulations to our four division winners:     Developmental Division: Young Guns Wrestling     District All-Star ...

PREVIEW: 2016 AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS

Written by: Kristina Balducci   The 2016 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals will take place June 11th through the 17th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The event is expecting to see over 130 teams from nearly 20 states.   Weigh-ins will be held on Saturday, June 11th from 10am-2pm for the District All-star & ...

RECAP: 4TH ANNUAL FIRST NATIONS REGIONAL

Written by:   On Sunday April 24th the 4th Annual First Nations Regional Wrestling Tournament was held in Sisseton South Dakota.   Sixty-One athletes competed in the tournament hailing from six different states.   Four outstanding wrestlers were named at the tournament: Carter Kendrick of Wall South, Dakota Madden Skenandore of Oneida, Wisconsin Derrell Zagurski of Winnebago, Nebraska Atlantis ...

AAU WRESTLING ALUMNI PUNCH TICKET TO RIO

Written by:   The USA Wrestling Olympic Trials took place April 9-10 in Iowa City, Iowa, with 61 AAU alumni wrestling for a spot on the Olympic team. Of the 61, 21 of them medaled. Seven of the 12 champions were AAU alumni: -          Jesse Thielke, 59kg Greco -          Frank Molinaro, 65kg Freestyle -          Ben Provisor, 85kg Greco -          Tervel Dlagnev, 125kg Freestyle -          Josef Rau, ...

RECAP; ELEMENTARY DUALS

Written by:   The 2016 AAU Elementary Duals saw a record 32 teams participating.   Teams came from 13 states that included Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.  Teams wrestling in pools of 4 Friday night and Saturday morning, qualifying into 2 - ...

AAU DISNEY DUALS RESULTS

Written by: Colorado District AAU Wrestling   Tags: National Championship   Two Colorado teams have traveled across the nation to take on wrestlers from other states at the AAU Scholastic Duals. This year event has 162 teams in the four divisions - community 1, community 2, development and all-star. The seven day tournament is being held ...

DOUBLE AMPUTEE WRESTLES AT 2015 SCHOLASTIC DUALS

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Hasaan Hawthorne was born without shinbones, and at four months old had to have his legs amputated. But if you ever ask him about it, you’ll hear a different version that starts with, “There was a shark attack…” Hawthorne, who attended the 2015 AAU Wrestling Duals with his ...

AAU WRESTLING CLUB OVERCOMES TRAGEDY

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Written by: Amanda Szylin The Cedar Cliff High School Wrestling team traveled from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to compete in the 2015 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals, but this year, they were one wrestler short. Medard Kowalski was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. On December 1, ...

HOW TO HELP YOUNG MEN PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Written by:   For many of the students on your team, graduation is just around the corner. Some of them are thinking about college, others are thinking about getting a job. No matter what’s in store, one important step in planning for that future is registering with Selective Service. Young men living in ...

AWO SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Written by: Alabama Wrestling Organization   Article originally from AWO - Alabama Wrestling Organization. Not only do we have the best run tournaments in the state week after week, we constantly think outside of the box to make your tournament experience more enjoyable. Our Rudis Outstanding Wrestler Swords were a tremendous hit ...

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DUALS

Written by: AAU Staff   AAU Wrestling is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the 2015 AAU Elementary School Duals! This event is taking place from April 10th – 12th at the Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN. Weigh-ins will take place from 10am – 1pm at the ...

TRACKWRESTLING LAUCHES 'TRACKCAST'

Written by:   The wrestling world has been asking for it and Trackwrestling has answered. Trackwrestling has been on the forefront of putting easy to use technology in the hands of tournament directors, coaches, and fans for over a decade, adding new functionality to the website each year. With the explosion on online streaming video, ...

2014 AAU JOEL FERRELL AWARD – WRESTLING

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Photo Credit: LISA DEJONG / THE PLAIN DEALER Austin Assad is this year’s AAU Joel Ferrell Award winner for the sport of Wrestling at the 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games! The seventeen year old is from Broadview Heights, Ohio and competes with the Brecksville Ohio Wrestling Club. ...

RECAP - 2014 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES WRESTLING

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The Wrestling portion of the 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games was fierce and intense, as expected! Wrestling took over a part of the Iowa Events Center from July 28thuntil August 2nd. After the competition was over, 110 athletes took home a medal, with only 12 of ...

2014 AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS RECAP

Written by: Shannon Craighead   The BIGGEST Scholastic Duals that AAU has ever seen wrestled its way into the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL June 27-July 1. Roughly 150 wrestling teams and over 3,000 wrestlers competed for the title of NATIONAL CHAMPIONS over the five-day event. These wrestlers ...

FIRST NATIONS HOLDS TWO SUCCESSFUL EVENTS

Written by: AAU   First Nations AAU National Wrestling Tournament June 3-5, 2014 The First Nations first national tournament was a success with 48 wrestling participating in this year’s tournament. We had wrestlers come from New Mexico, Minnesota, North Dakota, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Florida, and of course South Dakota. It was a ...

AAU WESTERN GRAND NATIONALS ARE HERE!

Written by: AAU Wrestling Staff   Competition is underway for the 2014 AAU Western Grand Nationals!  This event is the longest running wrestling tournament in the Nation and features Freestyle, Folkstyle, and Greco Roman style wrestling! This exciting event will take place in Billings, MT at Montana State University at Billings in ...

AAU WRESTLING SCHOLASTIC DUALS TICKET INFORMATION

Written by: Shannon Craighead   You can now beat the lines and buy your tickets in advance through an online ticket store run by ESPN Wide World of Sports. All tickets purchased by June 14 will be mailed home, while any purchased after June 14 will need to be picked up at ...

AAU GRAND NATIONALS TRIPLE CROWN

Written by: AAU Wrestling Staff   AAU Wrestling is proud to announce a new award! At the 2014 Eastern and Western Grand Nationals, participants will have the opportunity to compete for the AAU Triple Crown award!  This award will be given to participants who finish in first place in all three styles of ...

AAU WRESTLING ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Written by: AAU Wrestling Staff   AAU Announces Hall of Fame Inductees The AAU Wrestling Committee is proud to announce the 2013 AAU Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees, Darrel Lauderdale, Dick Torio, Kurt Weinberger, and Greg Wojciechowski.  Each of these recipients have dedicated their lives to the sport of wrestling and have ...

FIRST NATIONS HOLDS THREE NATIONAL EVENTS

Written by: Amanda Szylin   First Nations will hold three different National events in June. Everyone who plans to participate in any of these events must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. Tribal ID/Paperwork is required to compete. The first tournament will be the First Nations Wrestling Tournament on ...

HOST THE 2014 MISSOURI STATE AAU CHAMPIONSHIP!

Written by: AAU Staff   Missouri AAU is looking for one of its’ AAU Wrestling Clubs to host the 2014 MO State AAU Championships for the Highschool Division. If you are interested in hosting this event, please contact Jack Crider, AAU Wrestling Sports Director @ jcrider01@sbcglobal.net or 314-367-2635.

SCHOLASTIC DUALS ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN

Written by: AAU Staff   AAU Wrestling is proud to announce that online registration is now available for the 2014 AAU Scholastic Duals!  This first class event will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports from June 26th – July 1st, 2014 and will feature competition in 4 divisions:  Community ...

JOIN IN THE FUN AT THE ELEMENTARY NATIONAL DUALS

Written by: Amanda Szylin   On April 11-13, the 2014 AAU Wrestling Elementary National Duals will take over Kingsport, Tennessee! The Buck Van Huss Dome at Dobyns Bennett High School will house the three day event. Weigh-ins will be on Friday, April 11thfrom 10AM until 1PM at Meadowview Marriott Convention Center. ...

WHO WILL BE THE #1 MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM IN THE US?

Written by: Amanda Szylin   In 2013, the Ohio Grapplers – Scarlet Team grabbed their second consecutive championship. Will they get the gold again or do you think YOUR team can stop them? Find out at the Lee Pamulak Middle School National Duals! This will be a three day event, starting on ...

AAU WRESTLING HAS PARTNERED WITH MATS TO MEN!

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Everyone knows that the secret to any competitive wrestling program is a good feeder-system. For this purpose, AAU is glad to be working in partnership with Mats to Men. This non-profit organization uses wrestling as a platform for character education for boys 4-12 years old. If your ...

NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR MISSOURI WRESTLING

Written by: Amanda Szylin   2014 MISSOURI STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 1-2 ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION PROCESS Online registration is now open on Trackwrestling.com for the 2014 Missouri AAU State Championships. All wrestlers must register through Trackwrestling.com. There are two separate tournaments on Trackwrestling.com for the Blue and Gold (1ST YEAR)divisions. Please ...

SIGN UP EARLY FOR THE FROSH/SOPH NATIONAL DUAL

Written by: AAU Staff   Are you looking for a Folkstyle Dual Championship for your Freshmen/Sophomore athletes?  Well look no further!  The 2014 AAU Frosh-Soph National Duals will be taking place April 18th – 20th, 2014 in Castle Rock, CO.  Your entry fee of $800 per team guarantees at least 7 duals!  All participants ...

ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?

 Written by: Amanda Szylin   Are you ready to rumble? AAU Wrestling is proud to announce two National Championships coming up this March!  Taking place from March 21st – 22nd in Spearfish, SD will be the AAU Folkstyle World Championship/Black Hills Nationals.  This event will feature athletes from Tot to Masters.  Make sure you register ...

2014 WINTER NATIONALS RECAP

Written by: Ryan Lance   The 2014 AAU Winter Nationals took place this past weekend at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. Over 900 wrestlers competed throughout the day for the rights to take home a Championship Belt. Here is a look at the top place winners in each weight class: 70-75-pounds Cobe Siebrecht ...

THAT'S A WRAP FOR THE AAU WINTER YOUTH NATIONALS

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The first National Championship of the year, the AAU Wrestling Winter Youth Nationals, has concluded.  The tournament was in Omaha, Nebraska this year and it was a huge success! The event grew by more than 18% from last year and had 890 wrestlers!  Congratulations to everyone who ...

THE FIRST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF 2014 IS HERE!

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Attention AAU Wrestlers! The 2014 AAU Winter Youth Nationals are taking place this weekend in Omaha, NE! Weigh-ins will be on January 10th from 4:00pm – 8:00pm and competition will begin at 9am on Saturday, January 11th at the Omaha Civic Center. Ages can range from 6 ...

SIGN UP EARLY FOR THE FOLKSTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Registration for the 2014 AAU Folkstyle World Championship is now open!  The event will be on March 22nd, 2014 at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD.  Weigh-ins are March 21st from 2:00pm – 7:00pm and then wrestling will start bright and early the next morning, kicking off ...

WRESTLING ANNOUNCES 2013 JOEL FERRELL WINNER

Written by: AAU Staff   2013 AAU Joel Ferrell Winner - Wrestling                 Every year, the AAU honors a special athlete who demonstrates outstanding athletic accomplishments and sportsmanship, just as former AAU President and US Olympic Committee Vice President Joel Ferrell.  This year, there is no doubt that Wrestling Champion Mike Boykin is a ...

TRINITY CHAMPION RYAN DIEHL TO WRESTLE

Written by: Ivy Schuler   "Diehl has been ranked sixth nationally at 126 pounds." Trinity champion Ryan Diehl to wrestle this weekend at AAU National Championship Ryan Diehl of Trinity has won four state wrestling championships, two in West Virginia and two in Pennsylvania, is to compete in the 2013 AAU Wrestling Scholastic ...

AAU MEMBERS WRESTLE THEIR WAY TO THE TOP

Written by: Amanda Szylin     We have Wrestlers in the house of Mouse! The AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals begin June 28 at ESPN Wide World of Sports and continue into July. The tournament will feature Community D I and II, District All-Star and Developmental divisions. Nearly 130 teams will flood into ...

AAU WRESTLING'S GRAND TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO BILLIN

Written by: John Letasky Billings Gazette  “What I am excited about is we have so many kids doing all three styles” They're coming to Billings from all directions. Wrestlers from coast-to-coast are in town for the Amateur Athletic Union Grand Nationals Wrestling Championships Thursday through Saturday at Alterowitz Gymnasium on the campus of ...

AAU WRESTLING HALL OF FAME - 2012 INDUCTEES

Written by: Jeff Graham   The AAU Wrestling Executive Committee is proud to announce the 2012 AAU Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees.  This year, the five outstanding members of the Wrestling Community selected to be in this elite group will be Bill Koll, Doug Moses, James “Chico” Hernandez, Paul Basinger, and ...

YOUTH1 WRESTLING SPRING NATIONALS RECAP

Written by: Ryan Lance Youth1 Media  Tags: National Championship   Originally posted at http://youth1.com Youth wrestlers from across the south competed in the 2013 AAU Spring Youth Nationals at the Buck Van Huys Dome in Kingsport, Tennessee this past weekend.  Here is a look at how each of the schoolboy divisions placed out.  70-pounds Sam Latona of Team ...

AAU CROWNS CHAMPIONS OF THE MAT IN NORTH CAROLINA

Written by: Ryan Lance Youth 1 Wrestling   Tags: District Event   Originally published at http://youth1.com Wrestlers from across the state of North Carolina took to the mats at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, NC for the 2013 North Carolina AAU State Championships. Over 700 wrestlers across eight divisions competed for a state ...

NEBRASKA AAU WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP

Written by: Ryan Lance Youth 1 Wrestling   Tags: District Event   Originally posted at http://youth1.com Nebraska AAU Wrestling hosted their annual Nebraska AAU State Folkstyle Wrestling Championships this past weekend at the Expo Center in Kearney, Nebraska. Over 250 kids, competing across four age groups, competed for a state title.  Youth1 recaps the 6th-8th grade division ...

FOLKSTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF SATURDAY

Written by: Ryan Lance Youth 1 Wrestling   Tags: National Championship   Originally published at http://youth1.com AAU Wrestling will host the 2013 AAU World Folkstyle Championships this weekend at Black Hills StateUniversity in Spearfish, SD. This year’s event will feature between 600-1,000 athletes, who will compete across 9 divisions ranging from 6 and under to a Masters division - ...

NEW: AAU FROSH/ SOPH DUAL CHALLENGE

Written by: AAU Wrestling   Tags: National Championship   Lake Buena Vista, Fla.   It’s a new year filled with new events.  AAU Wrestling is excited to announce the addition of a new national duals competition.  The AAU Freshman / Sophomore National Dual Challenge is coming to Colorado and will be held in the Colorado Springs ...

IOWA AAU KIDS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP

 Written by: Ryan Lance   (Youth1 Wrestling) – Middle school wrestlers emerged out of a competitive weekend with impressive finishes in the Iowa AAU Kids State Championship. The action came from the ground of the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa where over 1,400 wrestlers competed across three different divisions.  Youth1 ...

NIKE PRESENTS MVP AWARD TO LOCAL STUDENT

Written by: AAU Wrestling   (Port St. Lucie, FL) – Nike paid a visit to Port St. Lucie High School on Friday, February 22, 2013 to honor a local High School student for his achievements on and off the mat. Hunter Taroli, a junior and varsity wrestling captain and AAU Wrestling member, ...

USA WRESTLING PRESS RELEASE

Coalition to keep Wrestling in the Olympics

AAU AND WIN MAGAZINE'S WRESTLING TECHNIQUE CORNER

Written by: Julianne Sautner   Tags: National Championship,AAU Junior Olympic Games,Feature   Lake Buena Vista, FLWin Magazine and AAU Wrestling are teaming up to present the new AAU Technique Corner!  Technique corner is a segment produced monthly in Win Magazine to spotlight a different wrestling technique for our members! The AAU Technique Corner will ...

2013 WRESTLING SCHOLASTIC DUALS DATES ANNOUNCE

Written by: Kristina Haumschild   Tags: National Championship   Lake Buena Vista, FL The AAU Wrestling Department has released the dates for the 2013 AAU Wrestling Scholastic Duals.  Top wrestlers from around the country will gather at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida June 27- July 2, 2013 for this prestigious event. Mid Atlantic Wrestling ...

2012 AAU WRESTLING JOEL FERRELL AWARD

Written by: Kristina Haumschild   Tags: AAU Junior Olympic Games   Lake Buena Vista, FL The AAU Wrestling Committee is proud to present Tyler Goodwin with the 2012 Joel Ferrell Outstanding Performance Memorial Award at the 2012 AAU Junior Olympic Games. This award is named after former AAU President and Vice President of the US Olympic ...

AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS RECAP

Written by: Kelli Carroll   Tags: National Championship   AAU MAWA hoisting their second AAU Scholastic Duals Championship trophy LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL- The 2012 AAU Scholastic Duals came to an end on Tuesday, July 3rd with District All-Star reigning champion Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Association (MAWA) Blue Team taking the title for the second time. MAWA Blue ...

11 ANNUAL AAU SCHOLASTIC DUALS

Written by: AAU Erika   The 11th Annual AAU ScholasticÂDuals concluded on JuneÂ29th from Disney's Wide World® of Sports Complex near Orlando, FL. >2007 Results  >Scholastic Duals Photos Disney’s Wide World Ã‚® of Sports Complex near Orlando, FL will host the 11th annual AAU Scholastic Duals, June 24th through June 29th. 88 high school and all star ...

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLAMS DOWN JUNE 27TH

Written by: AAU Erika   Athletes from all over the country will join together June 27th through June 30th at the University of Nebraska-Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska to compete for the title of Ironman World Champion. Results from 2006 Ironman World Championship. Photos from 2006 Ironaman World Championship.   As one of oldest and toughest ...

BUTTE HOME TO THE 2007 AAU GRAND NATIONALS

Written by: AAU Erika   One of the oldest wrestling events in the country, AAU Grand Nationals, will take place June 14th through the 16th at the Butte Civic Center in Butte, Montana. Last year 584 athletes participated in the event, and this year the turnout is expected to be close to ...

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDED TO 13-YEAR-OLD COLLIN BLADE

Written by: newsadmin   Tournament director Frank Pavich (right) presented the Sportsmanship Award to 13-year-old Collin Blade of Hettinger, N.D. Three years ago, doctors in Denver, Colo., told Blade he wouldn’t be able to wrestle. He has a disease caused by a number of food allergies. Steroid treatment caused a lot ...

2007 AAU FOLKSTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Written by: Rachel AAU News   Click Here! for 2007 Results   The 2007 AAU Wrestling Folkstyle World Championships are set to commence! Twenty-five hundred wrestlers are expected to participated in this signature AAU Wrestling event!   It is a folkstyle individual competition open to all ages and divisions and will be held at Cobo ...

AAU YOUTH WRESTLING NATIONALS A SUCCESS

Written by: Rachel AAU News   AAU United States Youth Nationals were held January 27th, 2007. The event took place in Sioux Falls, SD at the Elmen Center. See story below for more details. Â Story Originally found at http://www.argusleader.com Kids like knowing 'it's just you there'  More than 600 competed at wrestling tournament By Dave Martin damartin@argusleader.com     Grant ...