Amateur Athletic Union announces new president

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:39:07 +0000

Lake Buena Vista, FL—The Amateur Athletic Union, the nation’s leader in youth sports, announces the appointment of Henry Forrest as the organization’s new president. Forrest assumes the role after the sudden passing of former president, Louis Stout. Forrest brings a wealth of knowledge to the position, having served in multiple leadership roles within the AAU

Mark your calendars: 2012 AAU Cross Country National Championships

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:31:05 +0000

Lake Buena Vista, FL–  They’re back! The 2012 AAU Cross Country National Championships will take place December 1, 2012 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. We’re gearing up for another great year of competition. CLICK HERE to get planning now and book discounted hotel rates, exclusive to AAU members. Stay tuned for online registration. In the

2012 AAU Tackle Football National Championship dates announced

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:04:03 +0000

Lake Buena Vista, FL– The AAU Football department has released the dates for the 2012 AAU Tackle Football National Championships. Things will kick off in Orlando, Florida with the AAU Tackle Football League Based National Championships on November 28th. Championship games will take place December 2nd at the Citrus Bowl, home to college football’s Capital

Three AAU Volleyball Alum named Player of the Week

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:29:33 +0000

Lake Buena Vista, FL– Congratulations to three former AAU Volleyball members for being named Player of the Week in their respective college conference. Whitney Little, Missouri,  was named this week’s SEC Offensive Player of the Week! Little use to play for Texas Advantage Volleyball Club (TAV) out of Fort Worth, Texas. She averaged 5.57 points,

Save the Date: 2013 AAU Age Group National Championships

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:01:09 +0000

Lake Buena Vista, FL–  The news it out! Mark your calendars for the 2013 AAU Gymnastics Age Group National Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. When: June 12 – 16, 2013 Check in will be on June 12th. Freestyle Gymnastics Clinic and Championship will be held on June 13th. Girls/Women’s

AAU Basketball member Kingsley commits to Arkansas

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:48:10 +0000

Lake Buena Vista, Fl– Congratulations to AAU Basketball member Moses Kingsley on his recent commitment to the University of Arkansas. He will join fellow Arkansas Wings Elite teammate Bobby Portis in Fayetteville. Originally from Nigeria, basketball was actually not the first sport for the 6′ 9″ power forward. Watch how he got into basketball and

2013 AAU Track and Field National Championship dates announced

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:43:15 +0000

Lake Buena Vista, Fl– The AAU Athletics department has officially released the dates for the 2013 AAU Primary and Club National Championships. Drum roll please… 2013 AAU Primary National Championship:  July 6-7, 2013 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. 2013 AAU Club National Championship: July 8-14, 2013 at the ESPN Wide

Bergren named SEC Volleyball Player of the Week

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:14:24 +0000

Congratulations to AAU Volleyball alum Morgan Bergren for being named the Freshman of the Week for the SEC Conference! Bergren led Munciana Samurai to a  AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championship title in 2011 and runner up title in 2012. She also grabbed MVP honors in 2011. We look forward to watching all her success these next

2013 AAU Girls Basketball National Championship schedule released

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:35:54 +0000

Lake Buena Vista, FL– Today the AAU Girls Basketball department announced the 2013 AAU Girls Basketball National Championship and Super Showcase dates. Drum roll please… Here’s your guide to the 2013 national events. 2013 National Championships: 2nd/ 3rd Grade: July 2-7, 2013 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Deadline: June 12, 2013.

New Fitness Program Aimed at Helping Kids Stay Active

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:34:59 +0000

The New Presidential Youth Fitness Program encourages positive experiences and teaches skills for lifelong physical activity Washington, D.C. – The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition today announced they are phasing out their Youth Fitness Test which dates back to 1966 and replacing it with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. The comprehensive school-based program