AAU Track Athletes Soar at ISF in Bahrain

AAU is the only organization authorized to send athletes to represent the United States at the International School Sport Federation (ISF) Gymnasiade

Otis Davis, Two Time AAU National Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Passes Away at 92

The Amateur Athletic Union mourns the loss of an AAU and Olympic Champion today, learning of the passing of track star Otis Davis.

AAU Pacific Southwest Governor Receives Well-Deserved Honor

(Photo Courtesy of San Diego Time Tribune) Congratulations to AAU Pacific Southwest Governor Michael Brunker as the YMCA Gymnasium has been named after him

Two AAU Alumni Break Records and Earn Gold

Two AAU Alumni earn gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

2024 AAU Coach of the Year Awards

The 2024 AAU Club and Coach of the Year Awards were presented at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Greensboro, North Carolina

Five Current US Olympians Who Competed at the AAU Junior Olympic Games

Three-time AAU Gold medalist, Erriyon Knighton at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2020

Future Olympians at the AAU Junior Olympic Games

Photo captured by Lindsey Andrews of MileSplit

Some Big Names to Watch for at the 2024 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Kendrick Jones, Niles Briggman to Star in Sprints at AAU Junior Olympic Games

Top Throwers Chasing Gold at the AAU Junior Olympic Games

Photo Credit - Rachael Glauber. Top Throwers make their way to Greensboro, North Carolina

Middle School Distance Stars Set for AAU Junior Olympic Games

Some of the top distance runners in the country are set to compete at the 2024 AAU Junior Olympic Games

RELEASE: More than 15,000 Athletes to Compete in the 58th AAU Junior Olympic Games

The AAU Junior Olympic Games Kick Off July 24

District Spotlight: Three AAU Legends Inducted into Middle Atlantic District Hall of Fame

AAU National Track Co-Chairman Roland Williams and former AAU Sullivan Award winners Bernard Berlinger and Joseph Burk will be the members of this year’s induction class, the fourth in the Middle Atlantic AAU Hall of Fame.

Members of the Lyles Brothers Foundation Were On Site at the 2024 Young Achievers Relay Games

Athletes traveled to St. Augustine, Florida for the 2024 Young Achievers Relay Games and go to meet some big name track stars

Jim Thorpe Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom

On Friday, May 3, Jim Thorpe’s family will be accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom on his behalf

AAU at the 2024 PCA Game Changer Awards & Benefit Ceremony

Marques Lowe, a track and field coach who participates in AAU events, honored for his many contributions and overall impact on positive athlete development, on and off the track.

AAU Track & Field Florida District Sport Director Inducted into the Bob Hayes Hall of Fame

AAU Florida District Sport Director for Track and Field, Caleb White, is being inducted into the Bob Hayes Hall of Fame

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the courage of women in past and present generations and to celebrate how their efforts and bravery have helped to move women forward. For this week in March 2024, we celebrate the achievements of Babe Didrikson Zaharias

AAU Sullivan Award Spotlight: Solo Champions

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

Preview: 2024 AAU Indoor Track and Field National Championships

The 2024 Indoor season of AAU Track and Field is approaching its conclusion, with the National Championships marking the finale.

RECAP: 2024 AAU 14 & Under Indoor National Championships

Over 800 athletes from nineteen (19) states raced toward the finish line of the 2024 AAU 14 & Under Indoor National Championships

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

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

PREVIEW: 2024 AAU 14 & Under Indoor Track and Field National Championships

Athletes are on their way to the Bowen Field House at Eastern Michigan University with hopes of winning an AAU National Championship

AAU Member Named as the Winner of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

Track and Field coach who participates in AAU events wins the 2024 PCA Coach of the Year Award

Four AAU Members Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

Four AAU Members Have Been Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

Four AAU Members Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

Four AAU Members Have Been Named National Winners of the PCA Coach of the Year Award

North Carolina AAU Inducts Three Members into the Hall of Fame

Three members have been selected to the North Carolina AAU Hall of Fame.

Marchan Adkins Elected 2nd Vice-President of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)

Adkins has been a volunteer with the AAU for nearly 30 years (L-R: Marchan Adkins, AAU 2nd Vice-President with Caitlin Clark, 93rd AAU Sullivan Award Winner)

Former AAU Sullivan Award Finalist Shawn Barber Passes

Pole Vault Star Shawn Barber (3rd from Left) was a finalist for the 85th Sullivan Award in 2014. He passed away this week at the age of 29.

Highlight Of 2023 - An AAU Hall Of Fame Induction For Jim Thorpe

The Movement to give Jim Thorpe the recognition that he deserved

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

RELEASE: AAU Track and Field Moving National Championships to Jacksonville, Bringing in Thousands of Athletes

More than 4,000 athletes expected from July 7-13, 2024

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

Larry Wilson dedicated 50 years to serving the AAU track community

RECAP 2023 AAU Cross Country National Championships

AAU Cross Country season comes to an end at AAU Cross Country National Championships 2023

Longtime AAU Volunteer Marv Allen Named to IATO Hall of Fame

Allen (2nd from left), serves as the Iowa Track and Field District Sports Director and has won multiple awards for his years of service

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Cross Country National Championships

AAU Cross Country heads to Tallahassee, FL for the first time since 2020 for the AAU Cross Country National Championships

Beyond the Track: Makeriah Harris, AAU Junior Olympic Games Star, Signs National Letter of Intent with LSU

Harris will be going to LSU after dominating the hurdles in AAU Track and Field

AAU Track and Field National Sport Chair Appointed to ISF

Charles "Coach O" named as member of the International School Sport Federation (ISF) Athletics Technical Commission beginning in 2023

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

John Boyer spent over 40 years growing AAU Track and Field both nationally and in his home state of Louisiana.

BEYOND THE TRACK: 14-year-old AAU Runner Writes Training Tips Book for Young Athletes

Multi-time AAU National Champion Ryan Duffy wrote a book on finding success in running using personal stories and training tips

Beyond the Games: The Cherry’s Connection to Drake Stadium

Drake Stadium serves as a link between Jamese Cherry's past and her children's present

RECAP: AAU Junior Olympic Games – Track & Field

More than 11,000 athletes traveled to Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the biggest event of the 2023 AAU Track and Field season

2023 AAU Track and Field Coach, Club, and Official of the Year Awards

AAU Track and Field coaches, clubs and officials were celebrated at the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games

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.

11-year-old track phenom, Gunner Hammett, breaks three national records, including his own, at the 57th AAU Junior Olympic Games

Gunner Hammett is blazing the trail on the track; he recently took home three gold medals at the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games

AAU Alumni Set to Compete in the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23

The 2023 World Athletics Championships are heading to Budapest with athletes from all over the world. AAU Alumni will be in the mix heavily

RECAP: 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games

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

Northern Virginia Brother and Sister Obtain All-American Status and Multiple Medals in Throwing Events at the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games for the Second Year in a Row

Brother and sister win big at the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games for second year in a row

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Track and Field Primary Nationals and Club Championships

The 2023 AAU Primary Nationals and Club Championships start in Orlando, Florida on Monday, July 10 and run through July 15.

Duncan Hamilton and Kola Bad Bear win the 2023 Montana AAU Little Sullivan Award

Montana State athletes, Duncan Hamilton and Kola Bad Bear take home the AAU Little Sullivan Award on May 6, 2023.

Warner University Joins AAU Track and Field Motivate & Educate Internship Program

Warner University becomes the third collegiate partner of the program

TrackBarn Becomes the Official Equipment Supplier of AAU Track and Field

TrackBarn is launching an AAU-branded online store for equipment and premium custom apparel

Jackson State University Joins AAU Track and Field Motivate & Educate Internship Program

Jackson State becomes the second collegiate partner of the program

RECAP: AAU Track & Field – Smoke on the Island

Athletes traveled from all over the country to compete in sunny Puerto Rico at AAU's Smoke on the Island

RECAP: 2023 AAU Track and Field Indoor National Championship

Around 3,000 athletes competed in Virginia Beach at the 2023 AAU Track and Field Indoor Nationals

Bob Richards, a Pole Vault Star and AAU Sullivan Award Winner, Passes at 97

Richards won 20 AAU championships and the 1951 AAU Sullivan Award

Durrant Sisters are Stars in Racewalking

Heather and Hannah Durrant are AAU track and field alums who dominated at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU Indoor Track and Field National Championships

Around 3,000 athletes are expected to make the journey to Virginia Beach to compete at the 2023 AAU Indoor Track and Field Championships

RECAP: 2023 AAU 14 & Under Indoor Nationals

Over 900 athletes raced to Eastern Michigan University for the 2023 AAU 14 & Under Indoor Nationals on February 17-19

Black History Month Spotlight: Earlene Brown

Earlene Brown is a three-time Olympian and the first U.S. woman to medal in the shot put

Around 1,000 Athletes Head to Eastern Michigan University for AAU Track and Field National Championship

The AAU 14 and Under Indoor National Championship takes place February 17-19, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Alice Coachman

Alice Coachman made history at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, becoming the first Black woman from any country to win an Olympic gold medal.

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU 14 & Under Indoor Track and Field National Championships

Athletes are on their way to the Bowen Field House at Eastern Michigan University with hopes of winning an AAU National Championship

27 AAU Cross Country Runners Honored as Gatorade State Players of the Year

13 boys and 14 girls with ties to AAU were awarded the honor for 2022-23

AAU Track and Field Launches Motivate & Educate Internship Program

Texas Southern University becomes first collegiate partner with the program

RECAP: 2022 AAU Cross Country National Championships

The finish line has been crossed and athletes have been crowned AAU National Champions. A little over 1,500 athletes met in Knoxville with hopes of winning a National Championship

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Cross Country National Championships

AAU Cross Country heads to Knoxville for the third time on December 3, 2022, for the 2022 AAU Cross Country National Championships

AAU Alumni Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Noah Lyles Win Prestigious Awards

McLaughlin-Levrone named the 2022 Jackie Joyner-Kersee Award Winner; Lyles named the 2022 Jesse Owens Award Winner

AAU Track and Field Hosting Clinic in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Under the Sun Long Jump Clinic will teach long jump and sprint techniques

Former AAU Cross Country National Chair Inducted into Hall of Fame

Larry Wilson has been a member of the AAU for over 50 years. Now he is being inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame

The Final Saga of the Jim Thorpe Restoration

Jim Thorpe was an AAU athlete who represented the US in the Olympics. Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, he won Olympic gold medals in the 1912 pentathlon and decathlon and his medals have finally been restored.

CNN "Champions for Change" Series Taped Segment at this year's AAU Junior Olympic Games in Greensboro

CNN’s “Champions for Change” series came to the AAU Junior Olympic Games to profile track coach Jean Bell and the Jeuness Track Club of New York -- the piece airs this week.

U.S. Olympians to Sign Autographs at AAU Cross Country National Championships

Jose “Tony” Parrilla and LaMont Smith set to meet and greet with the athletes

AAU Cross Country National Championships Return to Knoxville, Tennessee this December

2022 marks the third time Knoxville has hosted the event

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

Patel Siblings Dominate in Race Walking at 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Siblings Shyna and Saiin Patel are quickly becoming race walk phenomenons. Both took home the gold in their respective divisions for the 1500-meter race walk.

Six Heart Surgeries Didn't Stop This 8-Year-Old from Competing in the AAU Junior Olympic Games

8-year-old William Coursey has had six heart surgeries in his short life -- but that hasn't stopped him from playing sports. He recently competed at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Greensboro.

Northern Virginia Brother and Sister Duo Make Their Mark at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Brother-sister duo Michael James Jr. and Silease James take home multiple medals in throwing events at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games.

7-Year-Old AAU Track Star Breaks Records with Her Relay Team

AAU Track and Field member, Dakota White, breaks records at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games and is labeled the Fastest Kid In The Nation

2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games Records Broken

AAU national record watch is underway at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, track and field, in Greensboro, North Carolina now through August 6, 2022.

AAU Track Alumni Lead Team USA To Best Finish Ever at World Athletics Championships

#AAUAlumni led Team USA to its best finish ever at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

AAU Gives Back in Kosovo

AAU President & CEO Jennings “Rusty” Buchanan along with AAU representatives from the Iowa AAU district led by longtime AAU volunteer Theresa Parmenter met with sport officials in the Republic of Kosovo last month.

IOC to Recognize Jim Thorpe as the Sole 1912 Olympic Pentathlon and Decathlon Gold Medalist

Jim Thorpe was an AAU athlete who represented the US in the Olympics. Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, he won Olympic gold medals in the 1912 pentathlon and decathlon and is finally being recognized for it.

RECAP: 2022 AAU Track & Field Primary Nationals

Approximately 600 athletes, from the ages of five and under to eight years old, competed in the 2022 AAU Primary Nationals on July 11 and 12 – making it the largest Primary Nationals to date.

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Primary Nationals and Club National Championships

The 2022 AAU Primary Nationals and Club National start in Orlando, Florida on Monday, July 11 and run through July 16th.

Pressure Track Club Wins Gold in 4x100m in Jamaica

Pressure Track Club won gold in the 4x100m relay during a meet in Jamaica.

AAU Alumni and Texas A&M Standout Holds His First Football Camp

AAU Alumni and Texas A&M starting cornerback joined AAU Texas Youth Football League to host his first camp on May 14, 2022

Former AAU Track Star, Erriyon Knighton, Runs Historic Sprint

Former AAU sprinter Erriyon Knighton ran the 200m in 19.49 seconds — a time that only three other men have ever beaten: Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, and Michael Johnson.

AAU Track & Field Member KaMauriyen Bush’s Record Breaking Performance

AAU Track & Field Member breaks the record for the 12 year old 60 meter Hurdles at the 2022 AAU Indoor National Championships

Justin Gatlin and the Pressure Track Club Set to Debut

Olympic Gold medalist, Justin Gatlin, and his elite team, Pressure Track Club, are days away from making their debut on April 30th in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Justin Gatlin and His Elite Youth Track Club Ready To Debut

The Pressure Track Club, led and coached by five-time Olympic Gold medalist Justin Gatlin, will make their debut on April 30, 2022

AAU Alumni and Sullivan Award Winner, Carl Lewis, Inducted into USTFCCCA Hall of Fame

Carl Lewis is an AAU Alumni and an AAU Sullivan Award winner. He has been inducted into the inaugural class of the Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame

Brother and Sister Leave Nothing on the Table at the 2022 AAU National Indoor Championship

Michael James, Jr. and Silease James, with the Dale City Lightning Track Club of Northern Virginia, each accomplished an amazing personal goal at the 2022 AAU National Indoor Championship (March 11-13, 2022) in Virginia Beach, Virginia

AAU Track and Field JR Elite Combined Event

The AAU JR Elite Combined Event Clinic was held in Downey, California on March 18-20, hosting athletes and coaches from around North America

RECAP: 2022 AAU Indoor Track and Field National Championships

(Photo Courtesy of Eric Ward) 2,100 athletes representing 33 states raced to Virginia Beach, Virginia for the 2022 AAU Indoor Track and Field National Championships.

AAU Alumni Talitha Diggs Joins Her Mother as NCAA Champion

40 years after her mother won a NCAA Indoor Title in the 800m, AAU Alumni Talitha Diggs takes the crown in the 400m.

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Indoor Track & Field National Championships

The 2022 AAAU Indoor Track & Field National Championships will take place in Virginia Beach, Virginia on March 11 – 13, 2022

AAU Track & Field and NOVEC to Host AAU Track & Field Indoor National Championship

Troy University alumni work together to present the premier youth indoor track event for second straight year

Two AAU James E. Sullivan Award Winners To Be Inducted Into 2022 Pac-12 Hall of Honor

AAU James E. Sullivan Award winners, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and John Naber, will be inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor

AAU Track & Field to Collaborate with Justin Gatlin

“Protect The Crown” docuseries will spotlight AAU athletes competing against Jamaica’s elite runners

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.

Black History Month Spotlight: Wilma Rudolph

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their impact in U.S. history. For the third week in February 2022, we commemorate the “Queen of the Olympics,” AAU Alumna, and AAU Sullivan Award Recipient, Wilma Rudolph.

The NSAF and AAU Track & Field Announce New Collaboration

The NSAF and AAU Track & Field Announce New Collaboration

Black History Month Spotlight: Bill Russell

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their impact in U.S. history. For the first week in February 2022, we commemorate National Basketball Association great and AAU alum, Bill Russell.

AAU Track Athlete named Gatorade Cross Country Player of the Year

(Photo courtesy of Knoxville Catholic High School) AAU Track athlete, Keegan Smith, named Gatorade Tennessee Cross Country Player of the Year

RECAP: 2022 AAU Southwest Indoor Championship

200 athletes traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 15th for the 2022 AAU Southwest Indoor Championship

Preview: 2022 AAU Southwest Indoor Championship

Athletes will be racing from around the southwest to compete at the 2022 AAU Southwest Indoor Championship on Saturday, January 15.

Bob Beamon Inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame

(Photo courtesy of TXSportsHOF Twitter) Bob Beamon - 2022 Texas Sport Hall of Fame Inductee

RECAP: 2021 AAU Cross Country National Championships

More than 2,000 participants competed in the 2021 AAU Cross Country National Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Preview: 2021 AAU Cross Country National Championships

2,000 participants, including approximately 200 from the state of North Carolina set to compete in this weekend's AAU Cross Country National Championships.

Two AAU Events Honored as 2020-2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

48th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championship and 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games Honored as 2020-2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism presented by Traveling Teams in Sports Destination Management.

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.

AAU Track and Field signs NOVEC as an event sponsor for 2022 AAU Indoor National Championships

NOVEC, a customer-owned power company, contributes to the 2022 AAU Track and Field Indoor National Championship to help bring an “electric” experience to the Virginia Beach Sports Complex.

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.

RECAP: 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games

After 11-days of tough competition, the 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games drew to a close in Houston, Texas on August 7, 2021. The event, which brought more than 15,000 participants to Houston, unified the sports creating the nation’s largest multi-sport event for youth in the United States.

RECAP: 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games, Track and Field

The 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games took place in Houston, Texas from July 28- August 7. The Track and Field portion saw 12,345 participants, marking it the third largest track and field event in the history of the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

AAU Track and Field Announces Camp Exclusively for Multi-Event Athletes and Coaches

Three-day camp in March 18-20, 2022 will include training, in-depth instruction, and competition for decathlon, heptathlon, pentathlon and triathlon disciplines

PREVIEW: More Than 15,000 Participants Head to Houston, Texas for the 55th AAU Junior Olympic Games

Athletes from around the nation are expected to compete in the largest multi-sport event in the country; 11-day competition has brought more than $50 million to previous host cities since 2010.

BEYOND THE TRACK : Regent Walden

Interview with athlete Regent Walden and his mother, founder of Autism Wings, Angela Walden. Regent ran in the 17-18 Years Old Men's 400m during the 2021 AAU Primary and Club National Championship and beat a personal goal of his.

RECAP: 2021 AAU Primary and Club National Championships

The 2021 AAU Primary and Club National wrapped up on Saturday, July 17. The event was held at Satellite Beach Highschool located in Brevard County, Florida from July 12-17.

Preview: 2021 AAU Primary Nationals and AAU Club Championships

The 2021 AAU Primary Nationals and AAU Club Championships will start Monday, July 12, 2021.

AAU Signs Exclusively to Connect Sports

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

Karen Hall, AAU Track and Field Executive Committee member, speaks at TrackGirlz program honoring the TSU Tigerbelles

Join Karen Hall, longtime AAU Track and Field Executive Committee member, as she speaks on behalf of AAU Track and Field to support and celebrate the TSU Tigerbelles in a Zoom conference on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1 p.m. CST (2 p.m. EST).

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.

AAU Track and Field Renews Agreement with FloSports to Provide Exclusive Live Coverage of AAU Track & Field Events

AAU Junior Olympic Games, and select regional competitions will be live streamed on FloTrack.com; live coverage will be available for more than 80,000 AAU Track and Field athletes.

RECAP: AAU Track and Field Indoor National Championships

The three-day tournament saw more than 1,700 athletes around the oval, representing 43 states from across the nation. 225 gold medals were awarded to AAU National Champions, and a whopping 113 meet records broken.

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).

PREVIEW: AAU Indoor Track and Field National Championships

The AAU Track and Field will wrap up its 2021 Indoor season on March 12-14 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Athletes from five years old to 18 years will get their final shot of the year for the Indoor AAU champion title.

PREVIEW: AAU 14U Indoor Track & Field National Championships

The AAU Track and Field 2021 14U Indoor season is coming to close in Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 5 - 7. Athletes 14 years of age and under will get a shot around the banked oval for the chance to become an AAU National Champion.

AAU Announces Track and Field Global Training Center Initiative

Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Fla. becomes the first of several geographically located facilities across the country to be named

AAU Masters & Open Meet Series coming to AAU Track and Field in 2021

AAU Track and Field is expanding its championship meets to including a new series for masters and open athletes to compete with the nation’s largest volunteer youth sports organization.

Black History Month Spotlight: Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their role in U.S. history. For the first week in February 2021 we are commemorating Olympic legend and AAU alum Jackie Joyner Kersee.

AAU High School Elite Meet Series coming to AAU Track and Field in 2021

AAU Track and Field is expanding its championship meets to including a new series for high school athletes to compete with the nation’s largest volunteer youth sports organization.

Longtime AAU Volunteer Passes

Felix Rogers served the youth of the Maryland AAU District for more than 30 years.

AAU Indoor Track & Field 2021 Season Kicks off with SEAAU Invitational

The SEAAU Track & Field Invitational produced some of the fastest times of the year for youth as well as some of the best performances by high school age athletes.

RECAP: 2020 AAU Cross Country National Championships & 2020 AAU Racewalk National Championships

It was a busy day under sunny skies at Apalachee Regional Park on December 5th. Both the 2020 AAU Cross Country National Championship and the 2020 AAU Racewalk National Championship were held simultaneously at the innovative course, with thousands of athletes in attendance.

Runners from around the country got chance to shine at Apalachee Regional Park

When the AAU made the decision to move forward with its national championships, the meet became the biggest national meet of the 2020 year.

Panhandle Express runners enjoy 'cool experience' at AAU cross country national championship

The high schoolers with Panhandle Express are a collection of elite runners from teams throughout the region. For them, this was an encore to the state championships that took place in November.

AAU President & CEO Passes

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

PREVIEW: 2020 AAU Cross Country National Championships & 2020 AAU Racewalk National Championships

The first Saturday of December will be filled with AAU competition with both the 2020 AAU Cross Country National Championship and 2020 AAU Racewalk National Championships running simultaneously.

RECAP: AAU Western Regional Cross Country Championship

More than 500 athletes, both boys and girls from age 6 and under thru 18 participated in the AAU Western Regional Cross Country Championship at Craig Ranch Park.

AAU Track and Field Partners with USTFCCCA

AAU Track and Field joins with U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association to offer academic learning opportunities to its members.

AAU Track and Field Announces 2020 Award Winners

The 2020 campaign wrapped up at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, which was held on the Space Coast area of Florida.

AAU Cares: Unity in Our Community

Back in June, the AAU Track and Field Virginia decided they wanted to do an AAU Cares event that included a Red Cross blood drive and a voter registration.

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

Best Girl Performances At The AAU Junior Olympic Games

Check out MileSplits top 5 girl athletes at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

The Top Boy Athletes From The AAU Junior Olympic Games

Check out MileSplits top 5 male athletes at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

WATCH: Sanders Wins Another Gold at the AAU Junior Olympics

Watch Ethan Sanders take home gold in shot put at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Lucheyona Weaver Wins Titles At AAU Junior Olympic Games

Dunbar High Senior stuns at the 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Judah Oquendo: A Comeback Story

After suffering a collapsed lung, Judah Oquendo makes an amazing comeback at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

WATCH: On The Line With Bryce McCray

Watch Bryce McCray talk AAU Junior Olympic Games at the link.

MCS Grad Norris Places 2nd At AAU Junior Olympic Games

Caden Norris places second at the AAU Junior Olympic Games with a personal record time.

Niceville's Hague Wins AAU Junior Olympic Games Title

Megan Hague competes in her last ever AAU Junior Olympic Games.

FWB's Smith Wins AAU Junior Olympic Games Championship

Kambry Smith placed first in the 17-18 division 3,000 meter run.

Son of former USA Olympians sets national record at AAU Junior Olympic Games

Jackson Cantwell, son of former Olympian Christian Cantwell, sets record at AAU Junior Olympic Games.

WATCH: On The Line Explaining Michaelo Rose's Talent

Click the link to watch On The Line about Michaela Rose and the talent she brought to the 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games.

AAU JO Games Day 4 Recap

Check out the recap of the final day at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Four-star football recruit Erriyon Knighton of Tampa breaks national 200-meter mark

Erriyon Knighton breaks 200 meter record at the 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games.

WATCH: On The Line AAU Could Help These Athlete's Recruitments

Watch as On The Line explains how the AAU Junior Olympic Games could help certain athletes get recruited.

Erriyon Knighton Takes the 200m AAU National Record

Erriyon Knighton secured the AAU 16-year-old age group record by running a 20.33 seconds for 200 meters.

Diggs Goes 23.79 To Win 200 At AAU Junior Olympic Games

Talitha Diggs wins the 200m at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

AAU Junior Olympic Games Day 3 Recap

Check out the day 3 recap for the track and field AAU Junior Olympic Games!

Shelby Frank Breaks AAU Junior Olympic Games Discus Record

Shelby Frank, one of North Dakota's best throwers in history, makes impact at her final AAU Junior Olympic Games.

WATCH: 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games Underway

Watch as the 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games track and field event begins!

AAU Junior Olympic Games Day 2 Recap

Check out the Day 2 recap of the AAU Junior Olympic Games for track and field.

AAU Junior Olympic Games Day 1 Recap

Check out everything that happened on day 1 of the AAU Junior Olympic Games track and field event.

Two College Station Cougars compete at AAU Junior Olympic Games

After months of training with no competition, two College Station track and field girls look to make a statement at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

AAU Junior Olympic Games: Track and Field Highlights Wide Field Of Sports

As week two of the AAU Junior Olympic Games heats up, track and field draws attention.

WATCH: AAU Junior Olympic Games Track and Field Live

Watch the AAU Junior Olympic Games live at the link.

WATCH: On The Line AAU Junior Olympic Games Preview Show

Check out the AAU Junior Olympic Games track preview show.

Tamaal Myers Is Ready For His Encore At AAU Junior Olympic Games

Tamaal Myers looks to make a splash at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Best Sprint & Hurdle Talents Headed To AAU Junior Olympic Games

MileSplit has complied a list of some of the top hurdle and sprint athletes who will be competing in the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

AAU Legends: Track's Best That Started At AAU Junior Olympic Games

Here are a few of the most notable AAU Junior Olympic Games alumni and their post-AAU accomplishments.

Top Throwers Headed to 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games

MileSplit has complied a list of the top throwers who will be competing in the 2020 Junior Olympic Games

Top Jump Athletes to Watch At AAU Junior Olympic Games

MileSplit has compiled the best high-school aged competitors headed to the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Jonathan Simms: AAU Junior Olympic Games Watchlist

Breaking records since he was nine years old, Jonathan Simms is somebody who should be on your watchlist during the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Michaela Rose Can Grab Another 800m AAU Junior Olympic Games National Record

Michaela Rose looks to break another AAU Junior Olympic Games record this year.

Confidence is Key for Aly Conyers at the AAU Junior Olympic Games

Aly Conyers prepares for the 2020 AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Inaugural AAU Racewalk National Championships Set for December

This will be the first time that racewalking will get its very own AAU-licensed event for juniors, open and master racewalkers.

WATCH: Voices Behind The AAU Junior Olympic Games

Check out the voices behind the AAU Junior Olympic Games by clicking the link below!

AAU Junior Olympic Games Schedule Heats Up With Beach Volleyball

As the AAU Junior Olympic Games begin, beach volleyball heats up.

Distance Athletes To Watch At The AAU Junior Olympic Games

MileSplit has compiled a list of some of the top distance athletes that will be competing at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

AAU Legends: Track's Best That Started At AAU Junior Olympic Games

Check out some track legends that began their careers at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

AAU Track and Field Day Was a Hit on Social Media

The AAU Track and Field family came together and showed off their AAU pride on June 1 to participate in AAU Track and Field Day.

UPDATE: 2020 AAU Club Championship & Primary Nationals

After careful consideration, including questions related to uncertainty surrounding facility availability, the 2020 AAU Primary National Championship & AAU Club Championship that were set to take place July 9-18 at ESPN Wide World of Sports will not be held.

Former AAU sprinter created a sensation in 1974

Former AAU member Jaince Pope (Wiser) quickly became a running sensation on the club and high school track circuit. In 1974, she swept both the 100m and 200m California state titles, and to this day is the only San Diego girl to sweep the sprint races.

AAU Sullivan Award Winner and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist passes at 84

Bobby Joe Morrow, the Texas sprinter who won three gold medals in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and the 1957 AAU James E. Sullivan Award winner, passes at 84.

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.

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.

2020 AAU Track & Field Indoor National Championships - Update

2020 AAU Track and Field Indoor National Championships **CANCELLED**

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.

Longtime AAU Volunteer, Yolanda Freeman, named AAU Track & Field Officials Coordinator

Yolanda Freeman, a long-standing volunteer within Ohio’s AAU Track and Field District, has recently been named the AAU Track & Field Officials Coordinator.

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.

PREVIEW: 2020 AAU Northern Indoor National Track and Field Championships

AAU Track and Field is hosts their first of three Indoor National Championships on Saturday, January 18.

RECAP: 2019 AAU Cross Country National Championships

AAU Cross Country hosted their National Championship meet in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event brought 1,946 athletes, making it the largest Cross Country nationals the AAU as seen.

AAU Cross Country: The Love Kitchen INC.

AAU Track and Field participants donated over 300 cans to The Love Kitchen.

Preview: 2019 AAU Cross Country National Championships

AAU Cross Country will hold their National Championship Race on Saturday, December 7 at the Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, Tennessee.

AAU Cares: Bahama Relief

Hurricane season is always a trying time, bringing with it uncertainty, damage to houses and devastation to hard-hit areas.

AAU Cares: Atlethico Union Track Club

As part of the AAU Cares initiative, Chris Jackson, Roderick Simpson and Zion Jackson donated 35 pairs of spikes for youth track and field athletes.

Beyond the Track: Rosie Robinson

Rosie Robinson, a senior at St. Cecilia Academy and hurdler for Precision Track Club, is facing her fears of losing control and coping with her new normal. She was diagnosed with cancer on Friday, August 9, six days before the start of her senior year.

AAU Member Stan Holloway named USA Today Track and Field Coach of the Year

Stan Holloway, an AAU Track and Field member, was selected as the 2018-19 ALL-USA High School track and field coach of the year by USA Today.

AAU Track and Field to host new Southwest Indoor Championships at the Albuquerque Convention Center

AAU Track and Field continues to grow and now bringing programming to the West Coast in March 2020!

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Beyond the Track: Memphis Jaguars 4x4 Relay Team

The team of Romeorro Irby, Keyorray Moore, Devonta Baines and Nicholas Bryant started their AAU Track and Field journey in 2018. A horrific accident left the team broken, but their passion for the gold medal was never stronger.

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.

AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES REVIVE 70-YEAR-OLD MEMORIES

Merrill Oxley, 83 of Greensboro, NC competed in the 1949 AAU National Junior Olympic Track Meet winning a silver medal

WATCH - Track & Field at 53rd AAU Junior Olympic Games

How To Watch Track and Field at the 2019 AAU Junior Olympic Games Live

Sports Tourism Brings Hotel Crunch to Greensboro

AAU Junior Olympics begins this week, Wyndham Championship starts next week GREENSBORO — If you need a hotel room in the city in late July, well, you’re probably too late.

RECAP: 2019 AAU Club National Championships

The biggest track and field event in Florida wrapped up on Saturday, July 13. The seven-day meet hosted 426 teams, consisting of 5,152 athletes in feats on the field and around the track.

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: AAU Track and Field Primary Championships

Six records were rewritten in the two-day event for the eight and under track meet, the AAU Primary Championships.

PREVIEW: 2019 AAU Track and Field National Championships

AAU Track and Field is ready to host over 450 teams at the 2019 AAU Track and Field National Championships, July 5-13.

RECAP: BNAA Track and Field National Championships

AAU Track and Field competed for the first time in Devonshire, Bermuda the weekend of June 7-8. AAU members dominated the competition claiming titles in 16 of the 20 events they participated in.

Beyond the Track: Melvin Anderson

Melvin Anderson is celebrating 20 years this year with the Track Minnesota Elite, a participating team in AAU Track and Field events. Anderson founded the track club in 1999.

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

Beyond the Track: Jeanne Bocci

“Eighty-nine marathons, and I wish I could do more,” confessed Jeanne Bocci, the 1972 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) All-American. Forty-seven years later and she still would love to compete more.

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

AAU Track & Field Indoor National Championship Largest Youth Indoor Meet in the United States

More than 2,500 athletes will take their marks at the 2019 AAU Track & Field National Championships this weekend in Landover, Maryland on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday March 10.

Team IP Takes to the Track

Stuart, FL – March 1, 2019 – AAU Track and Field has selected Team IP to become the event souvenir apparel provider.

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!

Longtime AAU track official retires

The AAU Track & Field program wishes a fond farewell to one of its mainstays, track & field official Bill Lange.

AAU Cross Country National Championships Race Through Knoxville’s Victor Ashe Park This Weekend

More than 1,800 runners registered from across the nation as well as Canada, Bermuda and Puerto Rico and will feature 250+ athletes from the state of Tennessee, second only to New York’s 264 participants.

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.

AAU CARES: North Carolina Track Club Gives Back

CAROLINA CARDINALS OPTIMIST CLUB RUNS DONATION DRIVE FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Dr. Roger Goudy Re-elected as AAU President

National officers join Dr. Goudy in leadership of the AAU

New AAU Indoor Track & Field Event Announced for February in Geneva, Ohio

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (September 20, 2018) – The AAU will host its AAU Indoor Track & Field Midwest Invitational at the Spire Indoor Track facility in Geneva, Ohio on February 17, 2019.

AAU's Male Athlete of the Month powered by CaptainU

Aiden Jessie of Frisco Jets Elite Track Club is August\'s AAU Athlete of the Month.

Coach O Says This Was Another Big Year For AAU Junior Olympic Games

FloTrack.org breaks down the Games with AAU Track & Field National Chair Charles "Coach O" Oliver.

Athletes Fresh Off Down Under Games Competed at AAU Junior Olympic Games

Two athletes fresh off competition at the Down Under Games in Australia attended AAU Junior Olympic Games this year in Des Moines.

Multiple Athletes from Alaska Run at AAU Junior Olympic Games for the First Time in Event History

For the first time in the 52-year history of the AAU Junior Olympic Games, multiple athletes from Alaska competed in the track and field event.

Day Five Recap: 2018 AAU Junior Olympic Games

Flotrack.org brings you all the track highlights from this year\'s 2018 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa.

More Than 11,000 Participants Head to Des Moines for 15 Sports Competitions at the AAU Junior Olympic Games

More than 11,000 participants will travel to Des Moines beginning this week for the 52nd annual AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States.

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.

FloTrack: Breaking Down the Final Day of the AAU Club Championships

Our partners at FloTrack.org break down all the action from the last day of the 2018 AAU Club Championhsips

Full FloTrack coverage from 2018 AAU Clubs Championships

Livestream and coverage from the 2018 AAU Club Championships

2018 AAU Track and Field National Championships

On your mark, get set, and run to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the 2018 AAU Track and Field National Championships.

Female Athlete of the Month - June 2018

Ashlynn Shade runner and basketball player named inaugural AAU Female Athlete of the Month powered by CaptainU.

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.

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.

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 ...

AAU First Vice President Rusty Buchanan Reflects on Olympic Dream

Rusty Buchanan is living his Olympic dream. Through unwavering persistence and passionate dedication to amateur sports, Buchanan has achieved his Olympic dream – though perhaps not the way he would have expected.

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.

Ask an Expert: AAU Alum Lauryn Williams (Part 4)

Once every two years, the greatest athletes from around the world represent their countries with pride and compete to etch their names in the history books. There may be no one better equipped to break down what it takes and what the stage feels like more than AAU alum Lauryn Williams.

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.

Ask an Expert: AAU Alum Lauryn Williams (Part 3)

Once every two years, the greatest athletes from around the world represent their countries with pride and compete to etch their names in the history books. This massive event is truly a spectacle, and there may be no one better equipped to break down what it takes and what the ...

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?

Ask an Expert: AAU Alum Lauryn Williams (Part 2)

Once every two years, the greatest athletes from around the world represent their countries with pride and compete to etch their names in the history books. This massive event is truly a spectacle, and there may be no one better equipped to break down what it takes and what the ...

Ask an Expert: AAU Alum Lauryn Williams (Part 1)

Once every two years, the greatest athletes from around the world represent their countries with pride and compete to etch their names in the history books. There may be no one better equipped to break down what it takes and what the stage feels like more than AAU alum Lauryn Williams.

Carl Lewis: Passing the Baton

Originally published at blog.eastbay.com 10.12.17   Carl Lewis   What does it mean to be a champion? Is it defined by the number of races won, the medals earned, the times left in the record books? Or is it something else entirely? Carl Lewis is a 10-time Olympic medalist, eight-time World Champion, and one of ...

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 ...

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 TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS AT DISNEY

RECAP: AAU TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS AT DISNEY The AAU Track Championships come to a close. 7/18/2017 10:35:37 AM | Written by: Griff Vari   ORLANDO, Fla (July 18, 2017)- Over the past week, the Amateur Athletic Union hosted its annual Track Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort.  This competition ...

PREVIEW: AAU TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS

AAU Track Championships to begin this weekend

AAU MEMBER BREAKS RECORD

Original article found at milesplit.com Brandon Miller had set over a handful of records at the AAU level entering his first year of high school at St. Louis John Burroughs (MO) High in 2017.  So it was only a matter of time before the freshman mid-distance wonder was at it for his high school ...

AAU TRACK & FIELD PARTNERS WITH THE PERFECT METHOD

AAU REACHES THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH LEGENDARY OLYMPIC CHAMPION CARL LEWIS’ TRAINING PROGRAM THE PERFECT METHOD TO BOLSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COACHES AND ATHLETES HOUSTON, TX – On Tuesday, May 9th, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and Carl Lewis’ The Perfect Method (TPM) will announce an exciting three-year agreement designed to solve an urgent problem in youth athletics ...

2016 AAU CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The AAU Track Championships come to a close.

NOMINATE A COACH FOR PCA DOUBLE-GOAL COACH AWARD

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 you know ...

2016 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES INTERVIEWS

Written by:     This AAU Junior Olympic Games we are placing the spotlight on where it belongs most: our athletes!  Interviews with athletes are being conducted on-site during the track and field competition.  Be sure and check back daily as new interviews are posted.   Tyrese Cooper:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn9upSFA_SU   Brandon Miller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV97QvPxiSE       Nathaniel "Nate" Grimes https://youtu.be/U7kKXeubiTU About this athlete:: Started track ...

BROKEN RECORDS APLENTY AT AAU CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 20, 2016) – AAU national records were set and reset in abundance this weekend during the 20th AAU Club Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. More than 4,200 athletes from across the nation competed for an opportunity to attend the 50th annual AAU Junior Olympic ...

REGION 6 CARES

Written by: Rachel D'Orazio   ORLANDO, Fla. - During the AAU Region 6 National Qualifier for track and field June 29-July 2, coaches, and parents took a moment away from the oval to focus on helping the homeless.   Part of the overall #AAUCares program, this event held a toiletry drive during the week ...

PREVIEW: AAU CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Written by: Rachel D'Orazio   Orlando, Fla -  The 2016 AAU Club National Championships take place July 10th - 16th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla.  Now in its 20th year, the annual club championships have become a staple on the AAU track and field national calendar.  Athletes range ...

RECAP: 2016 AAU PRIMARY NATIONALS

Written by: Kristina Balducci   Tags: National Championship   The 2016 AAU Track and Field Primary National Championships, held from July 9th to July 11th, 2016, have now concluded. The event was held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida.     The AAU Primary National Championship is ...

AAU CROSS COUNTRY NATLS SITE NAMED VENUE OF YEAR

Written by: Rachel D'Orazio   Apalachee Regional Park is the site of the 2016 AAU Cross Country National Championship TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 15, 2016) - Leon County's Apalachee Regional Park (ARP) was named 2016 "Venue of the Year" in mid-size markets by the Florida Sports Foundation at its recent annual summit. The county facility was one ...

THE AAU CONGRATULATES LARRY WILSON!

Written by: Kristina Balducci   The Ambler Olympic Club, Inc. is hosting a 50thAnniversary Celebration to honor their past, celebrate their title as the oldest track club in the US, and provide resources for the continuance of quality youth athletic development and growth. They cater to young athletes, ages eight through ...

AAU ANNOUNCES JUNE 1ST AS AAU TRACK AND FIELD DAY

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 1, 2016) – More than 50,000 track and field athletes across the country begin their road to AAU Junior Olympic Games with the start of district championship season on June 1 every year. As such, the AAU will begin recognizing that date as National AAU Track and Field Day with ...

AAU TRACK AND FIELD SPOTLIGHT: GABBY WILLIAMS

Written by: Kristina Balducci   Tags: Player Profile   Gabrielle, or “Gabby”, Williams is currently a sophomore at the University of Connecticut and has won not one, but two NCAA National Championships. However, her journey has been no cakewalk. Gabby grew up playing basketball, with some of her first successes in the sport at AAU ...

AAU TRACK AND FIELD PARTNERS WITH FLOSPORTS

Ten AAU Regional Qualifiers will be live streamed

TEXAS STALLIONS TRACK & FIELD HELP FLOOD VICTIMS

SPRING, Tex. (April 4, 2016) - The Texas Stallions Track & Field Team assisted flood victims with supplies and helping hands. After their recent successful Track Meet, several cases of water were placed in storage for future use by the Team. The water was donated by a local Kroger store to be ...

AAU TRACK AND FIELD SPOTLIGHT: VASHTI CUNNINGHAM

This edition of the AAU Track and Field Spotlight features record-breaking high-jumper Vashti Cunningham. Last summer, Cunningham set the AAU Club Championships record with a 6 feet, 3 inch jump at just 17 years old. At 6 feet, 1 inch tall, she routinely jumps higher than her own height. After Club Championships, ...

AAU TRACK AND FIELD SPOTLIGHT: MARCHAN ADKINS

This edition of the AAU Track and Field Spotlight features Marchan Adkins, of Adkins Trak Timing, who recently received a community service award from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association.  In the program for the awards, the appreciation for Adkins was clear: "Mr. Adkins is a native of Rockford who fell in ...

AAU TRACK & FIELD SPOTLIGHT: JALEEL GELIN

Written by:   Tags: Feature,Player Profile   AAU member Jaleel Gelin is featured on healthykidsrunningseries.org as their newest athlete to be honored in their healthy kids stories to motivate kids to live healthy and active lifestyles. An “incredible young athlete”, he is recognized for his commitment to his sport and the success he has seen as ...

AAU HOSTS LARGEST INDOOR TRACK EVENT IN HISTORY

1,500 athletes traveled to Maryland for event

AAU SPOTLIGHT: PERRY CABEAN

Tags: Feature,Player Profile   left: Perry and Coach Cabean at Perry's first AAU Junior Olympic Games, the 2004 Games in Des Moines, Iowa. right: Perry and Coach Cabean at the 2015 NCAA Southeast Regional Cross Country Championship. Parents often position themselves as coaches of their children’s teams. But very few are as qualified to ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: CALEB CRAWFORD

Tags: Feature,Player Profile   AAU member Caleb Crawford is featured on 50reasonstorun.com as this month's athlete who has shown a commitment to running with a purpose. A "Stellar Athlete," Caleb is recognized for his good example of perseverance, enthusiasm and determination. Read on below for the original interview posted at 50reasonstorun.com.  Name: Caleb Crawford City: Charlotte, NC Track Club: Charlotte Heat Events: 9-year-old boys triathlon Personal ...

ALICE BENNETT SIMS COLLECTS TWO HUGE HONORS

Alice Bennett Sims has been involved in the AAU since 2000 and is a huge proponent of AAU Track & Field. Recently, she was honored as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle and was one of six volunteers to receive the Champion of Service Award, ...

NEW AGE DIVISION OFFERED IN SELECT MEETS

Written by: Amanda Szylin   A new age division will be added this year for select indoor events for AAU Track and Field. The AAU Northern Indoor Nationals (January 16- 18), 14-Under Youth National Indoor Championship (March 5-6), AAU Mid Season Indoor Invitational Championship (January 10) and the inaugural AAU Indoor ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: DORIAN FRIEND

Originally posted in Youth Runner’s September/October Issue Some say that Dorian Friend can’t be stopped. He’s competed at both the local and National level and he’s only been beat once. During his second year of Track and Field, Dorian competed in New Orleans, LA at the AAU Junior Olympic Games where he ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: MADGE ANDERSON

AAU member Madge Anderson is the founder and coach of the White Plains Future Stars Track Team, an AAU Athletics club. She was recently awarded the Guiding Light Award at the White Plains Youth Bureau’s 45thAnniversary Gala. Read Madge Anderson’s full résumé from the gala’s program below. Maggalene (Madge) Carter-Anderson was ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: MIAMI GARDENS XPRESS

Founded in 2005, Miami Gardens Xpress—a not-for-profit track and field youth organization working with under resourced athletes between the ages of 5-18—is currently the number one track and field organization in the nation, with 250 members from Miami-Dade County excelling both athletically and academically.  Since its inception, MGX’s sole purpose has ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: ROBERT BEALE

Fresh off a state championship, longtime successful Cheltenham track and field coach Dr. Robert Beale will be inducted into the Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The banquet will be held at Normandy Farms Hotel and Conference Center in Blue Bell, Pa. Tickets purchased before Nov. ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: BRIANA WILLIAMS

Written by: Sharon Simpson   Briana Nichole Williams was born in Coral Springs, Florida, on March 21st, 2002. Innocent and full of heart, Briana mastered every activity I placed her in.  At the age of three, Briana started ballet and tap-dance, which she did for 4 years. She then went on ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: PASTOR BLOW

and the TGM Windstepper Track Club

NEW DISTRICT SPORTS DIRECTOR IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Alexander Oliver began his role as the Pacific Northwest District Sports Director in September 2015.  His initial and focal objective is to grow the AAU community. His fresh perspective and innovative ideas are already thriving as he plans to hold a regional qualifying track meet to the AAU Junior Olympic ...

LONGTIME AAU VOLUNTEER SAMUEL GIAMBELLUCA PASSES

Longtime AAU volunteer Samuel Giambelluca passed away at home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Sept. 7 surrounded by his family. Sam was the National Chair of the AAU Junior Olympic Games Track and Field program for 16 years and hosted the national meet in 1966, 1972 and 1974. He was ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: LAWTON LIGHTNING

Lawton, Oklahoma is a city about 100 miles southwest of Oklahoma City with just under 100,000 people. But up until three years ago, one thing Lawton didn’t have was a Track and Field club. The Lawton Lightning Track and Field Club was created to give youth athletes the opportunity to ...

AAU SPOTLIGHT: JEUNESS TRACK CLUB

The Jeuness Track Club Inc. is a grass roots community-based track club for girls that was founded in 1985 to provide its members with athletic and educational opportunities, through track and field competition.  The program is based in the Bedford-Stuyvesant/Crown Heights areas of Brooklyn for training, but the girls compete throughout ...

AAU SUPPORTS OLYMPIAN'S CANCER BENEFIT

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Next month, Running 4 the People, a non-profit organization that uses “running as a gift to encourage, inspire, motivate and uplift while also providing assistance to people in need,” will be hosting its first benefit in Atlanta, Georgia. Gifted Locks Relay and Cancer Benefit will be ...

HARRISON WILLIAMS: A DECATHLETE'S ADVANTAGE

Written by: Adele Correale San Miguel   Originally posted in Vaulter Magazine by Adele Correale San Miguel When Harrison Williams grabbed a pole as a gangly 15-year old to compete in his first decathlon, no one believed he had the strength to sprint down the runway and haul himself over the bar, ...

AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES UP FOR SPORTSTRAVEL AWARD

Tags: National Championship,AAU Junior Olympic Games,Feature   Thousands of elite athletes made their way to Des Moines, Iowa in Aug. 2014 to compete for the gold medal in the AAU Junior Olympic Games – and now the Games are looking to earn a medal of their own. The AAU Junior Olympic Games were recently ...

2015 YEAR IN REVIEW: CASSANDRA HARRIS

Tags: National Championship,AAU Junior Olympic Games,Feature   Cassandra Harris does it all in track and field. She coaches the Pebblebrook Junior Falcons and helps the athletes at Marietta Track Club (Ga.). She competes with the Atlanta Track Club Elite. And she officiates, as she did at the AAU Georgia District Meet and the AAU ...

COACHES CLINIC AT AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The AAU Junior Olympic Games is one of the largest Track & Field events in the country, with nearly 10,000 athletes. This year, this event will take place at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. “I am very happy to announce the inaugural 2015 Kenneth Giles AAU ...

2015 PAT KAVADAS SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED

Photo Credit: Fresno Bee  The AAU Central California District is proud to announce that the winner of the Pat Kavadas Scholarship is Madison Meredith of Monache High School in Porterville, California! In her senior year of high school, Madison was a member of the Monache High School water polo team and the ...

AAU ATHLETICS PARTNERS WITH CITY OF MIRAMAR, FL

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Newly elected AAU Athletics National Chair Charles Oliver recently held a meeting at Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, FL with the members of the Florida Gold Coast district. The purpose of the meeting was a meet and greet with the new national chair and to hear his ...

ERNIE SIMS OPENS TRAINING FACILITY IN TALLAHASSEE

Original article posted on Tallahassee Democrat by Jim Henry Photo Credit: Mike Ewen/Democrat At age 30 and retired from the NFL after eight seasons, Ernie Sims wondered where the next step in his life would take him. Prayer, family discussions and a passion for health, sports performance and mentoring helped Sims discover that answer. "The ...

AAU MEMBER SETS HIGH JUMP HIGH SCHOOL RECORD

 Written by: David Schoen   Photo Credit: Cathleen Allison/Las Vegas Review Journal Former NFL and UNLV superstar, Randall Cunningham has a daughter that is stepping out of her father’s shadow and making her own name for herself. Vashti Cunningham is a star two-sport athlete in the Las Vegas area. The 17-year-old is a ...

FORMER AAU MEMBER NAMED PAC-12 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Before Harrison Williams was named the Pac-12 Track & Field Athlete of the Week, he was an AAU member participating in qualifiers in the Southern AAU. His parents reached out to Miguel Becerra, Track & Field Sports Director of the Southern AAU to thank him for helping their son enter ...

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

AAU Primary Nationals Registration Now Available Do you have an athlete 8 years old or younger?  If so, get excited!  The online registration for the 2015 AAU Primary National Championships is now available!  This event allows athletes 5, 6, 7, and 8 years old to compete against their own individual age groups!  ...

AAU OFFICIAL NO. 1 RACEWALKER IN THE WORLD

Tags: AAU Junior Olympic Games   AAU Junior Olympic Games Track & Field Official, Rhea Snyder, has recently been featured by the Slidell Picayune as being the Number 1 racewalker in the world for the 80 – 99 year old division.  For the past eight (8) years, Rhea has officiated the AAU Junior ...

FIRST TOMMIE SMITH INDOOR INVITATIONAL A SUCCESS!

Technique Track Club hosted the First Annual Tommie Smith Indoor Youth Invitational on January 18, 2015 at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton Virginia. This historical, AAU sanctioned meet was highlighted by Dr. Smith's address to the more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, parents and spectators.     Smith won gold in the ...

GUY FOWLER INDUCTED INTO AAU HALL OF FAME

After 25 years of dedicated service to the Amateur Athletic Union,Guy Fowler was inducted into the AAU Hall of Fame during the 2014 AAU National Convention in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Guy has served the AAU in many different capacities over the years. He started as an athlete and continued on to ...

RECAP 2014 AAU CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Written by: Julianne Sautner   The AAU Cross Country Nationals are a wrap for another year. The 2014 competition took place last Saturday, December 6th in Lawrence Kansas. The best of the best athletes from all across the country traveled to Rim Rock Farm at the University of Kansas on Friday ...

2015 AAU NORTHERN INDOOR NATIONALS

Dates Announced!

AAU ATHLETICS ELECTS NEW NATIONAL CHAIR

Written by: Laurie A. Gunn   The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) elected Charles  "Coach O" Oliver, CEO of Coach O Enterprises, National Chair of AAU - Athletics at its annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Oliver, who brings to the position 42 years of experience in track and field as an athlete, coach ...

2014 AAU ATHLETICS CROSS COUNTRY DATE ANNOUNCED!

Written by: Jeff Graham   AAU Athletics is pleased to announce that the 2014 AAU Athletics Cross Country National Championship will take place December 6th, 2014 in Lawrence, KS.  The University of Kansas cross country course, Rim Rock Farm, will host this highly anticipated event.  This facility has hosted the Rim ...

HUGE WEEK FOR DES MOINES HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

Written by: Jim Duncan   Originally posted on www.dmcityview.com by Jim Duncan  The National Junior Olympics came to town last week. Unless you were in a hotel lobby or somewhere around Drake Stadium, you might not have known. It didn’t register with the city’s daily newspaper. The reporters and editors didn’t even mention it ...

2014 CLUB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS-WRAP UP

Written by: Julianne Sautner   All eyes were on AAU Track and Field Club National Championships the week of July 7th through 13th as nearly 5,000 athletes representing 324 teams with coaches and families in tow, took to ESPN’s Wide World of Sports to compete for the title of Club National Champion. This year, ...

2014 CLUB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS- BROKEN RECORDS

Written by: Julianne Sautner    2014 AAU Club Championship Records Broken (total records) (75) Day 1 (Monday) (5) – 2 girls, 3 boys 1.  9 Years Old Girls 1500 meter Racewalk  – 8:50.64, Annarosa Rodriguez, Puerto Rico, 7/7/14. a. Old Record – 9:09.31, Alana Pagan, Bayamon Club, 7/8/2013.       2.  9 Years Old Boys 1500 meter ...

2014 AAU PRIMARY NATIONALS RECAP

Written by: Shannon Craighead   With over 550 athletes ages 5-8 (and some even younger!) coming from all over America as well as Puerto Rico, the 2014 AAU Primary Nationals saw incredible talent over the two-day event, July 5-6. From the triathlon (long jump, shot put, and either a 55m or 100m ...

AAU HOLDS INAUGURAL RUNNING DAY FOR MEMBERS

Written by: AAU Staff   Lace up for AAU’s first Running Day on August 1st! Running is often a physical activity that is part of many of our sports. Whether recreationally or competitively, the athleticism of running is a powerful and sometimes challenging aspect of participating in amateur sport! Prior to August 1st, ...

ATTENTION WISCONSIN ATHLETICS MEMBERS!

Written by: Shannon Craighead   Great news for the Wisconsin District – the District Qualifier is back on! In this district qualifier, the top 16 finishers in each event will move on to the Region 14 Qualifier. Region 14 is the home region for the 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games, so it ...

AAU TRACK & FIELD WEST COAST JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES!

Written by: Shannon Craighead   Hosted by Reed High School in Reno, NV June 26-29, the AAU Track & Field West Coast Junior Olympic Games are open to all AAU youth participants in the United States. The top EIGHT finishers and relay teams from each event will then qualify for the 2014 ...

DON'T MISS THE GULF TRACK AND FIELD PRIMARIES

Written by: Julianne Sautner   Gulf AAU will host the 8th Annual Primary Championship on April 26th 2014.  This one day track and field event will be held at Leonard George Stadium at Spring High School in Spring, Texas. The entry fee is just 8 dollars per athlete and the event is open to ...

AAU NEW JERSEY 14 AND UNDER DISTRICT QUALIFIER

Written by: Julianne Sautner   The 2014 New Jersey 14 and under district qualifier is just around the corner. The meet will be held on Sunday, June 1st at Memorial Stadium (New Brunswick High School) in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The entry fee is $20 per athlete. The event is open to ...

AAU ATHLETICS GRANTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Written by: AAU Staff   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 ...

COMPETE AND HELP THOSE IN NEED!

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The Top Flight Youth Track Club is teaming up with the Houston Food Bank to feed those in need by hosting their Annual Invitational Track Meet! On March 15th at Northland Christian School in Houston, Texas, AAU members can compete in this great event and also help ...

SPRINT TO TEXAS FOR PEARLAND TRACK XPRESS’ MEET

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The Pearland Track Xpress will be hosting their 3rdAnnual Track and Field Meet at Presner Stadium in Pearland, Texas! This event will last only one day and take place on March 8th. Both running and field events will start at 9AM, with track events rolling through ...

THAT’S A WRAP FOR THE 2014 INDOOR NATIONALS

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The 2014 AAU Indoor National Championships are complete! More than 300 AAU members flocked to the University of Houston to participate in the three day event. Boys and girls from the eight and under division all the up to the 17-19 year old division competed for ...

2014 PRIMARY NATIONALS WILL HAVE NEW LOGO

Written by: AAU Staff   AAU Athletics is proud to present the new AAU Primary Nationals logo!  This logo features the newest member of the AAU, Leo the AAU Lion!  Leo is available to all of our members, from youth athletes to non-athletes.  All you have to do is CLICK HERE to create ...

GET READY FOR THE TEXAS STALLIONS RELAYS

Written by: Amanda Szylin   On March 29th, the Texas Stallions will host their 3rd Annual Relay! This meet will include both running and field events, including but not limited to, 100M Dash, 3 X 800 Meter Relay, Long Jump, and Turbo Javelin. Ages will range from 4U-18 and the age divisions ...

TRAVEL OPTIONS FOR AAU EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE

Written by: AAU Staff   Official travel options for AAU events in Orlando are now available online at AnthonyTravel.com. As the Official Housing Provider for AAU events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Anthony Travel is offering discounted hotel rooms and vacation homes, specially-priced Walt Disney World® Theme Park Tickets and ...

APPLY FOR THE REGIONAL QUALIFIER TODAY

Written by: AAU Staff   Attention AAU Athletics Event Hosts!  The Regional Qualifier Bid Application is now available!  All bids must be submitted by February 28th, 2014, so don’t delay. A $800 non-refundable bid fee must accompany your application.    All athletes must compete in the same Regional Qualifier as they did for the District ...

FORMER AAU MEMBER JOINS OLYMPIC BOBSLED TEAM

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Lolo Jones, former AAU Athletics member, will be a part of the U.S. Olympic bobsled team in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The track and field star competed on the Louisiana State University track team and went to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing for track ...

2014 AAU CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE HERE SOON

Written by: Amanda Szylin   What better place to compete than the Happiest Place on Earth?  That’s right, the 2014 AAU Club Championships will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL!  Competition will take place from July 7th – 13th, ...

RACE TO THE 2014 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Track and Field members at the 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games will get to compete in one of the most popular stadiums for NCAA Track and Field Championships! This year, Drake Stadium will be hosting the Track and Field competition in Des Moines, Iowa! This stadium ...

REGISTRATION FOR 2014 INDOOR NATIONALS ARE OPEN!

Written by: Amanda Szylin   Registration for the 2014 AAU Indoor National Championship is now open!  This weekend event will kick off February 7th and wrap up two days later, on the 9th.  The event will be hosted by the University of Houston at their Athletics/Alumni Center in beautiful Houston, Texas.    Competition will be ...

RECAP: 2013 AAU XCOUNTRY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Written by: AAU Staff   Fort Gordon, Georgia – The 2013 AAU Cross Country National Championship brought nearly 1,200 of the country’s best youth athletes to Augusta, Georgia to compete at Fort Gordon on a very friendly spectator course. With overcast weather and not too chilly, the rain held off just ...

CENTRAL FLORIDA GLIDERS BRING HOME TOP MEDALS

 Written by: Todd Grasley   Originally posted on www.flrunners.com by Todd Grasley Altamonte Springs, FL – Thirteen athletes from the Central Florida Gliders Cross Country team, led by Coaches Antonio Burgos and Craig Wise, joined their national competitors at the 2013 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Cross Country Championship held December 7 in Fort Gordon, ...

2013 AAU X-COUNTRY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE HERE

Written by: Amanda Szylin   The 2013 AAU Cross Country National Championship is this weekend! On December 7th, AAU members will gather in Fort Gordon, GA to participate in this tournament. There will be seven different age groups participating in the tournament, ranging from the 6U division all the way up ...

2014 AAU ATHLETICS INDOOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Dates Announced!

PALM BEACH COUNTY 2014 HALL OF FAME

Written by: Palm Beach County Sports Commission   Originally posted on www.palmbeachsports.com by Palm Beach County Sports Commission WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sports Commission announces its 2014 Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The seven inductees will join a legendary list, dating back to 1977, of those that have ...

TEXAS STALLIONS TRACK CLUB AIMS TO FIGHT OBESITY

Written by: Fat Cat Web Productions   Originally posted on fatcatwebproductions.com   SPRING, TX (Sept. 15, 2013) - The Texas Stallions Track Club is joining the fight to end childhood obesity by hosting a fun run and fitness zone on October 19, 2013. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ...

CHARLES OLIVER INDUCTED TO HIGHSCHOOL HALL OF FAME

Charles Oliver, “Coach O”, was recently inducted into the Jordan Vocational High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame.  He was honored along with Robert Allen, George C. Jenkins, Lawton Garnto and the 2007 state championship basketball team, including head coach Gerald Turner.                         Coach O ran track his senior year in 1972 ...

2013 AAU ATHLETICS CROSS COUNTRY DATE ANNOUNCED!

Written by: Jeff Graham   AAU Athletics is happy to announce that the 2013 AAU Athletics Cross Country National Championship will take place December 7th, 2013 at Fort Gordon, GA just outside of Augusta. As the event draws closer, more information will be published at www.aauathletics.org Be sure to keep Georgia on your mind, ...

ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES 2013 JOEL FERRELL WINNER

Written by: AAU Staff   Athletics Joel Ferrell 2013 Award Winners The AAU Athletics Committee is proud to announce the following six athletes as the 2013 Joel Ferrell Award winners: Brandon Miller (Track), Daesha Rogers (Track), Jeremy McDuffie (Field), Lloydricia Cameron (Field), Steele Wasick (Multi-Events), and Kendell Williams (Multi-Events).   Brandon Miller is an ...

ELLIS WINS 400-METER DASH AT AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS

Written by: News-sun staff   The sport of youth track is similar to youth baseball and youth softball in that there is not just one governing body that sets the rules for the sport and holds one national championship. Baseball, for example, has Little League, CABA, and PONY, etc., while softball has ...

YOUNG ST. LOUIS SPORTS STARS EXCEL AT JRO GAMES

Written by: Earl Austin Jr.   It was a tremendous week of activity for the athletes from the St. Louis area who competed in the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics in Detroit, MI. Area athletes won a total of 13 national championships in addition to the other countless number of medals earned ...

RECORDS AND FUN FACTS FROM 2013 AAU JRO GAMES

Written by: AAU Track and Field   Tags: National Championship,AAU Junior Olympic Games   2013 AAU National Championship Records Broken (total records) (34) Day 1 (Saturday) (1) – 1 girls, 0 boys 1.  11 Years Old Girls 1500 Meter Racewalk – 7:17.80, Camila Vicens, Houston, TX, 7/27/2013.     a. Old Record – 7:40.82, Ashley Jacobs, Arlington, TX, 7/28/2007. Day ...

TEJEDA RUNNERS HEAD TO JUNIOR OLYMPICS

Written by: North East Independent School District   Eight Tejeda Middle School track and field athletes qualified this summer to participate in the 2013 AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Junior Olympic National Games, July 27-Aug. 3.  The action will take place at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  Qualifiers are Ian Anderson, Pole ...

YOUNG TRACK ATHLETES EXCEL AT ORLANDO MEETS

Written by: Cleveland Tinker - Special Correspondent   Youth track and field athletes from Gainesville turned in phenomenal performances at separate events over the last two weekends at the ESPN Disney Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando. On July 7, Jalen Hamilton of Lincoln Estates in southeast Gainesville, broke the U.S. ...

AAU CLUB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: WRAP-UP

Written by: Jordan Marshall   This weekend concluded the 2013 AAU Club National Championships.  Hundreds of track and field athletes filled the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, FL ready to win a gold medal, break records, and qualify for the 2013 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Detroit, Michigan ...

AAU CLUB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: BROKEN RECORDS

Written by: Julianne Sautner    2013 AAU Club Championship Records Broken  (total records) (30) Day 1 (Monday)(1) – 1 girls, 0 boys 1.  9 Years Old Girls 1500 meter Racewalk  – 9:09.31, Alana Pagan, Bayamon Club, 7/8/13. a. Old Record – 9:34.40, Nicole Woelper, El-Paso Des., 2002. Day 2 (Tuesday) (3) – 2 girls, 1 boys 2.  ...

AAU PRIMARY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS- WRAP UP

Written by: Julianne Sautner   LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL—Time to wrap up one AAU Track and Field event and onto the next! We have concluded the AAU Track and Field Primary National Championships for another year . This weekend hundreds of young track and field athletes infiltrated the ESPN Wide World ...

FIRST ATHLETE DECLARED TO PARTICIPATE IN 2013

AAU Junior Olympic Games