1. AAU IS… SPORTS FOR ALL, FOREVER

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS AAU IS AAU IS AAU LEADERSHIP AAU LEADERSHIP AR AAU EXECUTIVE TEAM AR AAU EXECUTIVE TEAM AAU FINANCIAL PICTURE AAU FINANCIAL PICTURE INSURANCE INSURANCE MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP SPORTS SPORTS POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE COMPLETE ATHLETE COMPLETE ATHLETE AAU HIGH SCHOOL SULLIVAN AWARD AAU HIGH SCHOOL SULLIVAN AWARD SPONSORS SPONSORS

3. AAU IS… The AAU is one of the largest non-profit volunteer organizations in the United States dedicated solely to the promotion and development of amateur sports. It was established in 1888 by sports leaders who collectively became the first to define amateurism and create standards for amateur athletes in the country. The AAU continues to operate on the basic principles upon which the organization was founded: to maintain the mutual interests of its members while achieving and improving amateur sports.

4. AAU IS… The AAU offers National Championships in the various sports, sponsors the AAU JR. Olympic Games, the AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Award along with the AAU Complete Athlete Program. Two of the AAUs flagship programs, which are administered for the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports are the Presidents Challenge and the Presidential Sports Award.

5. AAU LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ADMINISTER THE AAU Executive Branch Committee Members National Officers 5 National Sport Committee Chairs 40 District Officers 2,240 District Sport Committee Chairs 330 National Staff 46 Legislative Branch National Congress 600 National Board of Directors 40 District Board of Managers 20,160 National Sport Committees 2,480 District Sport Committees 25,480 Member Clubs 29,558 Teachers, Instructors and Volunteers 149,860 Judicial Branch National Board of Appeals 5 National Board of Review 5 National Sport Infractions Committees 200 District Review Committees 280 District Sport Infractions Committees 6,720

7. AAU NATIONAL OFFICERS President Bobby Dodd (TN) First Vice President Henry Forrest (AR) Second Vice PresidentLouis Stout (KY) Secretary Roger Goudy (OH) Treasurer Ron Crawford (AR)

8. AR AAU EXECUTIVE TEAM GOVERNOR – LARRY BRYANTGOVERNOR – LARRY BRYANT 1 ST LT. GOVERNOR – FARRIN CAIN1 ST LT. GOVERNOR – FARRIN CAIN 2 ND LT. GOVERNOR – CHARLIE WOOD2 ND LT. GOVERNOR – CHARLIE WOOD SECRETARY – JANE NICHOLSSECRETARY – JANE NICHOLS TREASURER – LOTTIE KEATONTREASURER – LOTTIE KEATON REGISTRAR – TERRIE SOSSAMONREGISTRAR – TERRIE SOSSAMON

9. AR AAU EXECUTIVE TEAM ATHLETICS DIR. – WILLIE MORRISATHLETICS DIR. – WILLIE MORRIS BASKETBALL (ADULT) – CHARLIE WOODBASKETBALL (ADULT) – CHARLIE WOOD BASKETBALL (BOYS) – HENRY FORRESTBASKETBALL (BOYS) – HENRY FORREST BASKETBALL (GIRLS) – JANE NICHOLSBASKETBALL (GIRLS) – JANE NICHOLS FOOTBALL – LEOTIS HARRISFOOTBALL – LEOTIS HARRIS SWIMMING – ERIN DUNNSWIMMING – ERIN DUNN VOLLEYBALL – TERRIE SOSSAMONVOLLEYBALL – TERRIE SOSSAMON

10. AAU Corporate Financial Picture The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc. was formed in 1888 and recognized as a 501(c) 3 non-profit, tax-exempt entity by the IRS in 1966. The AAU has an annual operating budget of over fifteen million dollars. Direct oversight of this budget is the responsibility of the elected National Treasurer, appointed Finance Chairman, and a thirty member Finance Committee. General supervision and control of this budget is the responsibility of the Board of Director and the AAU Congress, which is a body of 600 members. The AAU receives its primary funding from annual membership dues, sports event operations, and merchandising. The AAU is one of the few non-profit sports organizations successfully operating a financial surplus during the past several years. In addition, the AAU is a multi-level organization, and when all of its affiliated organizations are taken into consideration, the total budget exceeds one billion dollars. Many of these affiliates obtain 501(c)3 status through the AAUs group exemption, but maintain their own financial responsibility and records.

11. AAU Corporate Financial Picture The AAU engages the services of a certified public accountant each year to audit its financial statements and suggest improvements in internal control policies. Last year BKD, LLP performed the annual audit. Furthermore, the AAU engages the services of Morgan Stanley to manage its multi-million dollar portfolio. Morgan Stanley maintains a copy of the AAUs Investment Policy and adheres to these investment guidelines. The AAU and Walt Disney Company have partnered together in a thirty year agreement. The Amateur Athletic Unions financial stability and sound financial control was one aspect that attracted the Walt Disney Company. In an effort to maintain its financial stability, control and independence, all corporate sponsorship dollars are put back into funding AAU programs and are not utilized for general operations. AAU Corporate Sponsors include Dr. Pepper, Eastbay, Nike, NFL Youth Football Fund, MidWest Trophy, ESPN the Magazine, Rawlings, McDavid, Tachikara, and New Balance.

12. AAU Corporate Financial Picture Furthermore, the AAU is recognized by several leading sports organizations as a leader in the Sports Industry for financial control and management. The AAU was the first in sports industry to offer online membership registration. Today over 75% of AAU members register via the internet, thus providing a financially safe, secure, and efficient method for transacting business. The AAU understands the ever expanding opportunities of the internet, which has enabled us to begin our reach in the global market.

13. INSURANCE SPORTS ACCIDENT: Coverage is provided for properly registered members that are injured during an approved event. Coverage is excess medical and becomes primary if there is no other coverage. Excess Medical $50,000 Excess Medical $50,000 Deductible (can be removed or disappear with primary insurance) $200 Deductible (can be removed or disappear with primary insurance) $200 Accidental Death & Dismemberment $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment $10,000 Dental Insurance $5,000 Dental Insurance $5,000 Who is insured? (The following categories include but are not limited to) Athletes and Non-Athletes (Registered Members residing in foreign countries are covered while participating on U.S. Soil.) Covered Events: Supervised Practices for member clubs.

14. INSURANCE GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE LIMITS Each Occurrence - per club/team Up to $10,000,000Each Occurrence - per club/team Up to $10,000,000 Aggregate - per club/team per year Up to $12,000,000Aggregate - per club/team per year Up to $12,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Up to $10,000,000Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Up to $10,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Up to $10,000,000Personal and Advertising Injury Up to $10,000,000 Participant Legal Liability Up to $10,000,000Participant Legal Liability Up to $10,000,000 Damage to Premises Rented to you $1,000,000Damage to Premises Rented to you $1,000,000 Medical Expenses (any one person) $5,000Medical Expenses (any one person) $5,000 Sexual Abuse & Molestation - Each Occur $1,000,000Sexual Abuse & Molestation - Each Occur $1,000,000 Sexual Abuse & Molestation - Aggregate $2,000,000Sexual Abuse & Molestation - Aggregate $2,000,000 Crisis Management Coverage Sub-Limit $250,000Crisis Management Coverage Sub-Limit $250,000 Participant vs. Participant Up to $1,000,000Participant vs. Participant Up to $1,000,000

15. INSURANCE Who is insured? (The following categories include but are not limited to) Athletes and Non-AthletesAthletes and Non-Athletes Member clubs/teamsMember clubs/teams Event organizers, promoters, sponsors and managers of AAU sanctioned eventsEvent organizers, promoters, sponsors and managers of AAU sanctioned events Volunteers while acting in their capacity at an AAU sanctioned eventVolunteers while acting in their capacity at an AAU sanctioned event AAU of the USA, Inc.AAU of the USA, Inc. AAU Districts, AAU Governors and Administrators, AAU Directors & OfficersAAU Districts, AAU Governors and Administrators, AAU Directors & Officers Officials while acting in their capacity at an AAU sanctioned eventOfficials while acting in their capacity at an AAU sanctioned event SpectatorsSpectators

16. INSURANCE Covered Events: Supervised Practices for member clubs. Sports Accident $50,000Sports Accident $50,000 Liability Coverage Up to $10,000,000Liability Coverage Up to $10,000,000 Aggregate - per club/team per year Up to $12,000,000Aggregate - per club/team per year Up to $12,000,000 *Extended Coverage (AB) Is not available in the sport of Adult Taekwondo*Extended Coverage (AB) Is not available in the sport of Adult Taekwondo SPORTS ACCIDENT: Coverage is provided for properly registered members that are injured during an approved event. Coverage is excess medical and becomes primary if there is no other coverage. approved event. Coverage is excess medical and becomes primary if there is no other coverage.

17. INSURANCE The Extended Coverage (AB) program was developed to extend coverage for AAU members while participating in events hosted by organizations that are not member clubs of the AAU. Coverage in this program is provided for properly registered athletes or non-athletes. EXTENDED COVERAGE (AB) INSURANCE PROGRAM Sanctioned Events: This is an event that has been applied for and received a sanction from the AAU of the U.S.

18. AAU MEMBERSHIP INDIVIDUAL: All individuals who participate in the AAU (athletes, administrators, bench personnel,All individuals who participate in the AAU (athletes, administrators, bench personnel, coaches, instructors, managers, tournament directors, event operators, volunteers, coaches, instructors, managers, tournament directors, event operators, volunteers, supporters, etc.) are required to obtain an individual membership. Anyone joining supporters, etc.) are required to obtain an individual membership. Anyone joining must meet the background test requirements as conducted and approved by the AAU. must meet the background test requirements as conducted and approved by the AAU. Individual member categories are Athletes for those memberships who compete in Individual member categories are Athletes for those memberships who compete in sports; and Non-Athletes for administrators, bench personnel, coaches, instructors, sports; and Non-Athletes for administrators, bench personnel, coaches, instructors, managers, tournament directors, event operators, volunteers, supporters, etc. managers, tournament directors, event operators, volunteers, supporters, etc. Individual membership may be purchased for one, two or three years at any givenIndividual membership may be purchased for one, two or three years at any given time. A youth athlete member (ages under 21) may participate in 40 sports for one time. A youth athlete member (ages under 21) may participate in 40 sports for one membership fee. For athletes, membership is as low as $12. For $2 more, an Added Benefit membership is available. That Added Benefit membership follows you to non-AAU events, including the insurance benefit. Membership for coaches (Non-Athletes) is $14, or $16 for the Added Benefit. membership fee. For athletes, membership is as low as $12. For $2 more, an Added Benefit membership is available. That Added Benefit membership follows you to non-AAU events, including the insurance benefit. Membership for coaches (Non-Athletes) is $14, or $16 for the Added Benefit. Requirements: All members agree to be bound by the requirements of the AAURequirements: All members agree to be bound by the requirements of the AAU Constitution, Bylaws, National Policies, and respective District and Sport operating rules. Constitution, Bylaws, National Policies, and respective District and Sport operating rules. Further, all Non-Athlete Members are filtered through a background screening process Further, all Non-Athlete Members are filtered through a background screening process as recognized by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and Insurance Institute of as recognized by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and Insurance Institute of America (IIA). America (IIA).

19. AAU MEMBERSHIP Benefits: - Eligible to participate in AAU sanctioned events. - Participant Accident insurance provided (includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Accident Medical). - Liability insurance protection. - Informational newsletters - Special promotions with AAU sponsors. - Merchandising opportunities with AAU partners

20. AAU MEMBERSHIP CLUB: Social agencies such as YMCAs, YWCAs, Police Athletic Leagues, Boys and Girls Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Park and Recreation Departments, city/county sports commissions, churches, etc. that participate in AAU team sport events and those groups designated by operating procedures are required to obtain club membership.Social agencies such as YMCAs, YWCAs, Police Athletic Leagues, Boys and Girls Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Park and Recreation Departments, city/county sports commissions, churches, etc. that participate in AAU team sport events and those groups designated by operating procedures are required to obtain club membership. Club membership is categorized as Level I, Level II or Level III, dependent upon theClub membership is categorized as Level I, Level II or Level III, dependent upon the benefits the club wishes to receive. benefits the club wishes to receive. Club membership may be purchased for one, two or three years at any given time.Club membership may be purchased for one, two or three years at any given time. Club membership covers participation in 40 sports for one membership fee.Club membership covers participation in 40 sports for one membership fee. Requirements: All club members agree to be bound by the requirements of the AAU Requirements: All club members agree to be bound by the requirements of the AAU Constitution, Bylaws, National Policies, and respective District and Sport operating Constitution, Bylaws, National Policies, and respective District and Sport operating rules. A club primary contact is required to be a member of the AAU. Member club rules. A club primary contact is required to be a member of the AAU. Member club may not use the AAU name in their club name. may not use the AAU name in their club name.

21. AAU MEMBERSHIP Benefits: - Level I – Eligible to participate in events; Eligible to vote at appropriate District Annual Meetings; and Eligible to receive sanction for practice insurance. - Level II - Eligible to participate in events; Eligible to vote at appropriate District Annual Meetings; and Eligible to receive sanction for practice insurance; Eligible to receive sanctions to host events; and Eligible to use the AAU logo and name in AAU sanctioned events. - Level III - Eligible to participate in events; Eligible to vote at appropriate District Annual Meetings; and Eligible to receive sanction for practice insurance; Eligible to receive sanctions to host events; and Eligible to use the AAU logo and name in AAU sanctioned events; Eligible for tax exempt status; Eligible to receive tax-exempt donations; and Eligible to become sales tax exempt in your state.* * This program was developed for organizations/clubs/unincorporated entities that needed assistance and guidance in organizing their club to become a non-profit entity. The program went live on October 27, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Since that time memberships tell us that a high number of summer basketball organizations/clubs/entities exercise this benefit of membership.

22. ATHLETICS The purpose of the AAU Athletics Program is to create, stimulate and improve competitive opportunities for our athletes while promoting and developing leadership, sportsmanship and educational experiences. Using the theme, Sports for All, Forever as the foundation, our national athletics committee is continually striving to expand our programming offerings. The results have been this: AAU athletics offers more National Championships in more age divisions than any other organization in America.

23. ATHLETICS Age DivisionsBirth YearAge DivisionsBirth Year –Primary Boys & Girls2003 & after –Sub-Bantam Boys & Girls2002 –Bantam Boys & Girls2001 –Sub-Midget Boys & Girls2000 –Midget Boys & Girls1999 –Sub-Youth Boys & Girls1998 –Youth Boys & Girls1997 –Intermediate Boys & Girls1995-1996 –Young Men & Women1993-1994

24. BASEBALL The AAU Baseball program offers opportunities for athletes, ages 8U to 18/19U, in all skill levels. Events are held throughout the country, including local leagues, invitational, Super Regional Championships, Showcases, District Championships, and National Championships at premier locations such as ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida.

25. BASEBALL Age Groups –8UBorn on or after May 1, 2002 –9UBorn on or after May 1, 2001 –10UBorn on or after May 1, 2000 –11UBorn on or after May 1, 1999 –12UBorn on or after May 1, 1998 –13UBorn on or after May 1, 1997 –14UBorn on or after May 1, 1996 –15UBorn on or after May 1, 1995 –16UBorn on or after May 1, 1994 –17UBorn on or after May 1, 1993 –18/19UBorn on or after May 1, 1991

26. BOYS BASKETBALL The AAU Boys Basketball Program offers opportunities for athletes, in grades 2 nd to 12 th, in all skill levels. AAU offers different levels of competition to reach as many types of teams as possible. Events are held throughout the country, including local leagues, invitational's, Super Regional Championships, Showcases, District Championships, and National Championships at premier locations such as ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida

27. BOYS BASKETBALL National Championships Age Groups: 2 nd – 12 th Grade Divisions: I, II, & Community Based Leagues (CBL) Division I (Elite Teams) Division II (Mixture of Elite/Travel Teams) Community Based (Boys & Girls Clubs, Schools, local church teams, etc.) Visit: www.aauboysbasketball.org for a list of events. www.aauboysbasketball.org

28. GIRLS BASKETBALL The AAU Girls Basketball Program offers opportunities for athletes, in grades 2 nd to 12 th, in all skill levels. AAU offers different levels of competition to reach as many types of teams as possible. Events are held throughout the country, including local leagues, invitational, Super Regional Championships, Showcases, District Championships, and National Championships at premier locations such as ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida

29. GIRLS BASKETBALL National Championships Age Groups: 2 nd – 12 th Grade Divisions: I, II, and III Division I (Elite Teams) Division II (Mixture of Elite/Travel Teams) Division III (School, local church teams, etc.) Visit: www.aaugirlsbasketball.org for a list of events. www.aaugirlsbasketball.org

30. FASTPITCH The AAU softball program offers opportunities for ages 8U to 18U, in all skill levels. Events are held throughout the country, including local leagues, invitational, Super Regional Championships, District Championships, and National Championships.

31. FASTPITCH Age Groups –8UBorn on or after January 1, 2002 –9UBorn on or after January 1, 2001 –10UBorn on or after January 1, 2000 –11UBorn on or after January 1, 1999 –12UBorn on or after January 1, 1998 –13UBorn on or after January 1, 1997 –14UBorn on or after January 1, 1996 –15UBorn on or after January 1, 1995 –16UBorn on or after January 1,1994 –17UBorn on or after January 1, 1993 –18UBorn on or after January 1, 1992

32. FOOTBALL The AAU offers several different football events: 5 on 5 Flag Football (Ages: 6U-14U) 5 on 5 Flag Football (Ages: 6U-14U) Girls Flag Football (Ages: Middle, High School & Women) Girls Flag Football (Ages: Middle, High School & Women) 7 on & Passing Football (Ages: Middle & High School) 7 on & Passing Football (Ages: Middle & High School) Tackle Football (Ages: 6U-14U) Tackle Football (Ages: 6U-14U) For more information please visit: www.aausports.org/football www.aausports.org/football

33. SWIMMING The AAU Junior Olympic Games Swimming National Championships will be held this year in New Orleans, LA on August 2 – 5, 2011. For complete information please visit www.aaujrogames.org or www.aauaquatics.org. www.aaujrogames.org www.aauaquatics.orgwww.aaujrogames.org www.aauaquatics.org Arkansas AAU has a Swimming division that will host 3 events this spring and summer to qualify for the Jr. Olympic Games in New Orleans. If you are interested in participating, please visit www.arkansasaau.org website or contact Erin Dunn at erinbennettdunn@hotmail.com. www.arkansasaau.org

34. VOLLEYBALL The AAU Junior National Volleyball program offers opportunities for boys and girls, ages 10 to 18, in all skill levels to participate in indoor and beach volleyball. Events are held throughout the country, including local leagues, District Championships, Grand Prix tournaments, Super Regional and National Championships. The National Championships are open, so any member team can participate. Events are conducted under the current AAU Code, AAU Volleyball handbook and the playing rules of USA Volleyball as modified by AAU. Modifications of playing rules that are beneficial to participants at the local level can be implemented with approval. AAU is a member organization of USA Volleyball.

35. VOLLEYBALL Age Groups: –10UBorn on or after September 1, 2000 –11UBorn on or after September 1, 1999 –12UBorn on or after September 1, 1998 –13UBorn on or after September 1, 1997 –14UBorn on or after September 1, 1996 –15UBorn on or after September 1, 1995 –16UBorn on or after September 1, 1994 –17UBorn on or after September 1, 1993 –18UBorn on or after September 1, 1992

36. POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE New in 2011, the AAU is happy to announce to its members, FREE Coaches Education for all AAU non- athletes. This exciting program will be administered by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), using their Double- Goal Coach Online Course, which helps coaches pursue their first goal, winning, while pursuing the second, more-important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. The AAU has made this class mandatory for all AAU non-athletes. All coaches and bench personnel will have to have passed this test to coach from the sidelines.

40. JAMES E. SULLIVAN AWARD Since 1930, the AAU has awarded the James E. Sullivan Award to the top amateur athlete in the nation. Considered the Oscar of sports awards, it has been presented to prominent athletes including Michelle Kwan, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Tim Tebow, and Shawn Johnson.

41. HIGH SCHOOL SULLIVAN AWARD The AAU is proud to announce the Inaugural High School Sullivan Award presented by EASTBAY, the Athletic SportSource and sponsored by LEAD AMERICA, one of the nations educational leaders in personalized experiential learning designed to better prepare middle and high school students for their transition to college and future careers.

42. HIGH SCHOOL SULLIVAN AWARD The Inaugural AAU High School Sullivan Award will recognize four senior male athletes and four senior female athletes based upon their achievements in sport, citizenship and academics. The Sullivan Committee is proud to announce that there will be $50,000 in Scholarship Funds awarded to these eight athletes. To be considered for the award, high school athletes must submit an online application at www.highschoolsullivan.org. www.highschoolsullivan.org