2012 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES INFO GUIDE
2012-07-21Written by: Kristina Haumschild Tags: AAU Junior Olympic Games Lake Buena Vista-The time is finally here! The AAU Junior Olympic Games are just days away! Here is some helpful information that should assist you in knowing the ins and outs of the event. The Celebration of athletes will be on July 26th in ...
Written by: Kristina Haumschild Tags: AAU Junior Olympic Games
The Celebration of athletes will be on July 26th in Discovery Green Park (adjacent to the George R. Brown Convention Center) at 7:00PM. Here's the address:1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
We will be live streaming from the track and field events starting July 30th through Aug 4th on www.aaujrogames.org.
For a link to the tentative schedule,CLICK HERE.
If you're looking for things to do while you are in the Houston area, CLICK HERE.We've pointed out restaurants to go to and attractions to see while you aren't competing. Go take a look!
Registration / Check-In
PRE-REGISTRATION / SPORT INFORMATION:
All participants must be pre-registered for the event by the sport specific deadline. For specific information on fees, deadlines, forms and online registration CLICK HERE.
ONSITE CHECK-IN:
All participants must check-in onsite in Houston at least the day prior to their competition at the designated location listed below and during the operating hours. A coach or team representative can check in the athlete. Depending on the sport, athletes may be required to attend a weigh-in, check-in, etc. Check your sport’s entry packet for information. At Check-In, participants will receive a credential or wristband to gain admittance into the competition venues. Credentials and wristbands are non-transferable.
Check In Locations:
Brown Convention Center: Baton Twirling,Bowling, Cheerleading, Diving, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Jump Rope, Karate, Powerlifting,Sport Stacking, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Trampoline & Tumbling, Weightlifting, Wrestling.
Humble High School for Track & Field, and Multi Events.
For Directions to and from the competition venues and for parking information, CLICK HERE.
Ticket Information:CLICK HERE
Spectator admission tickets are available for purchase at all competition venues. Upon purchasing, spectators will receive a wristband that must be worn for access into the venue. You will not be allowed inside the venue without a wristband. This will be strickly enforced. Wristbands are non-transferable.
George R. Brown Convention Center:Cash and Credit Cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Discover only)
Turner Stadium:Cash and Credit Cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Discover only)
Pearland Natatorium: Cash Only
Kincaid High School: CashOnly
Passport: $40.00 (6 &under free)
Includes admission to all competition venues throughout the length of the AAU Junior Olympic Games as well as theCelebration of Athletes. Available for purchase onsite at all competition venues.
Daily Pass: $12.00 (6&under free)
Includes admission to all competition venues on designated day only. This does not include admission to theCelebration of Athletes. Available for purchase onsite at all competition venues.
SHARE YOUR PICTURES AT AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES on our Facebook page: Everyday throughout the event we will pick a photo submitted by YOU the parent or participant to highlight and win a FREE AAU t-shirt! Must submit the picture HERE.
Get social with us! Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AAUJuniorOlympicGames and FOLLOW us on Twitter at @TheRealAAU. We will be posting updates, videos, pictures & MORE throughout the event. When Tweeting, use hashtag #AAUJROGames.
