Iowa AAU Girls Basketball 1 January,2012
Iowa AAU Basketball
IOWA AAU WEBSITE – FOR ALL AAU INFORMATION
aauiowa.org
NATIONAL AAU – WEBSITE FOR INTERNET REGISTRATION AND FOR BASKETBALL HANDBOOKSaausports.org
2012 GIRLS TOURNAMENT DATES AT A GLANCE
Grade Tournaments – Division I
ENTRY
GRADE DEADLINETOURNAMENT DATESSITES
2nd GradeFeb 11Feb 24-26Des Moines
3rd GradeFeb 11Feb 24-26Des Moines
4th GradeFeb 11Feb 24-26Des Moines
5th GradeFeb 11Feb 24-26Des Moines
6th GradeFeb 11Feb 24-26Des Moines
7th GradeFeb 15Feb 24-26Des Moines Hoover
8th GradeFeb 15Feb 24-26Des Moines Hoover
9th GradeFeb 29Mar 9-11Des Moines Hoover
10th GradeMar 22Mar 30-Apr 1Des Moines Hoover
11th GradeFeb 29Mar 9-11Des Moines Hoover
12th GradeMar 22Mar 30-Apr 1Des Moines Hoover
Grade Tournaments – Division II
9th GradeFeb 29Mar 9-11Des Moines Hoover
10th GradeMar 22Mar 30-Apr 1Des Moines Hoover
11th GradeFeb 29Mar 9-11Des Moines Hoover
12th GradeMar 22Mar 30-Apr 1Des Moines Hoover
GIRLS BASKETBALL INFORMATION – Complete set of rules at
GIRLS BASKETBALL INFORMATION – Competition in girl’s basketball will be grades 2st through 12th. For purposes of determining grade eligibility, the grade of the athlete on October 1, 2011 shall be determining date.
Competition Divisions for District (State) Qualifying, Super Regional, and National Championships are as follows:
12th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 12th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 19 on August 31, 2012.
11th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 11th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 18 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 12th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 11th grade division, they can be no older than 17 on August 31, 2012.
10th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 10th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 17 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 11th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 10th grade division, they can be no older than 16 on August 31, 2012.
9th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 9th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 16 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 10th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 9th grade division, they can be no older than 15 on August 31, 2012.
8th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 8th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 15 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 9th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 8th grade division, they can be no older than 14 on August 31, 2012.
7th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 7th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 14 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 8th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 7th grade division, they can be no older than 13 on August 31, 2012.
6th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 6th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 13 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 7th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 6th grade division, they can be no older than 12 on August 31, 2012.
5th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 5th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 12 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 6th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 5th grade division, they can be no older than 11 on August 31, 2012.
4th Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 4th grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 11 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 5th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 5th grade division, they can be no older than 10 on August 31, 2012.
3rd Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 3rd grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 10 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 4th grade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 3rd grade division, they can be no older than 9 on August 31, 2012.
2nd Grade Division; An athlete must be in the 2nd grade as of October 1, 2011 and can be no older than 9 on August 31, 2012. For an athlete that is in the 3thgrade as of October 1, 2011 wanting to petition to play down in the 2nd grade division, they can be no older than 8 on August 31, 2012.
The AAU is a grade based organization. Each grade division consists of a 24 month age window which determines an athletes’ participation in that division. If an athlete’s age is outside the 24 month window in their grade, the athlete must play to the grade division that is normal and customary for their age. If an athlete is in any grade above what is normal and customary for their age, that may petition to play down provided they meet the established criteria.
AAU MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
All participants and coaches must be members of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). The annual membership fee applies to all AAU sports throughout the year.
ENTRY FEE
Varies per grade. Tournament format is pool play followed by single or double elimination depending upon number of teams entered and gym availability.
Send fee with entry blank to the Tournament Director. Number of games averaged per team in 2011 was four (4) games.
ROSTER OF PLAYERS
The roster is established at the time of the first game. It must be used throughout the state tournament. No additions or changes are permitted. National AAU rules limit the roster to fifteen (15) players in age tournaments.
BALLS
Game ball will be furnished for games only. Teams must bring their own warm up balls.
COACHES OF TEAMS
It is assumed that school personnel (compensated or not) who coach teams in these tournaments are familiar with and are in compliance with Iowa High School Athletic Association rules. Iowa AAU cannot rule on the eligibility of coaches.
AWARDS
Individual medals will be provided for the final four teams in each of the tournaments. Team trophies will be awarded to the championship team in each division. The most valuable player of each state tournament will be given an award by Iowa AAU.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are welcome. An admission charge will be made. Participating players and all AAU registered coaches will be admitted free with AAU membership card, for their games.
HOLD HARMLESS
The sponsoring organizations and the host schools will not be responsible for any injuries, loss of property, or any accidents that might occur during the tournaments.
UNIFORMS
Each team must have jerseys of like color with number preferably on front and back.
Teams competing in National Championships must have WHITE and dark jerseys as well as number on front and back.
PROOF OF AGE
Each participant must present a copy of her birth certificate or show a driver’s license to the tournament director prior to her first game to verify eligibility.
No player will be allowed to play without proof of age and grade.
PROOF OF GRADE
All players must have a school official sign the Entry Form roster that indicates the school they attend and the grade that they are presently attending.
PLAYER PARTICIPATION
- Only females may participate as players.
- A player may not participate later than the summer following her class graduation from high school or prep school.
- A player may participate in a Maximum of three (3) grade divisions of the AAU Girl’ Basketball program for which he can qualify. Players that compete in more thanone grade division must compete with the same AAU Club.
An athlete may participate in her own District or in a bordering District. At no time will a player be eligible when it is not a bordering District. A maximum of three (3) athletes will be allowed on a team from a bordering District. Exception: Teams from Nebraska may participate in the Iowa tournaments.
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AAU MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP PERIOD:
The 2012 membership period is from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012.
AAU MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:
The AAU will continue its regular membership program, which provides athlete accident insurance and general liability insurance for all AAU sanctioned practices and competitions - as a benefit of membership. All aspects of our current program will be maintained for regular membership of $12.00 per youth athlete and $14.00 for non-athletes (coaches).
The “Added Benefit” or “AB” membership provides athlete accident and general liability insurance for athletes, non-athletes (coaches), clubs and Districts in specified non-AAU-sanctioned competitions. The “AB” card must be purchased when the athlete or coach first registers with the AAU. Athletes/Non-Athletes (Coaches) may not pay the difference in the cards to “up-grade” to an “AB” card at a later date. The “AB” card is available to all youth athletes and non-athletes.
For team sports, all athletes and coaches on the team must have the “AB” membership for it to be in effect. Some of the members cannot have regular membership and some have “AB” memberships. In team sports, both general liability and athlete accident insurance will be extended to AAU teams participating in supervised and scheduled non-AAU-sanctioned competitions and practices. Coverage will not extend to any non-AAU-sanctioned competitions hosted or conducted by AAU clubs. The cost of the “AB” card is $14.00 for youth and $16.00 for non-athletes (coaches).
Membership Fee: $12 athlete /$14 non-athlete or AB membership $14 athlete/$16non-athlete.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORMS: You must register on the Internet at
CLUB MEMBERSHIP – Register on the Internet at The AAU code says that basketball teams are to have a club membership. You can get one membership for all of your school teams, but each of your athletes and non-athletes (coaches) must have individual memberships.
AAU TOURNAMENTSare covered by comprehensive insurance program for athletes, coaches and volunteers if your tournament is AAU sanctioned.
AAU TOURNAMENTSAge Division tournaments offer your team advancement to National Tournaments
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PLAYER PARTICIPATION: Any player competing in a specific grade division must remain in that grade division and only that grade division throughout ANY Qualifying Tournaments (District or Super Regionals) and the National Championships, both Division I and Division II.
Players will be allowed to play in Division I AND II National Championships, only if their team does NOT qualify for Division I. Individual players (NOT A TEAM) will be allowed to play in both the D-I National Championship by being picked up by a Qualifying team) & the D-II National Championship either by being picked up by another NON-Qualifying team or with their original NON-Qualifying team).
Participating In A Bordering District
An athlete may participate in her District of residence, where she attends school full time OR in a bordering District qualifying tournament. At no time will a player be eligible to play in a District that is not her own or does not border her own. She shall register in her resident District.
A maximum of three (3) athletes from bordering Districts will be allowed on any team at District, Regional or National level.Exception: Teams from Nebraska may participate in the Iowa tournaments.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: In grade level tournaments, all players must have a school official’s sign the roster that indicates the school they attend and the grade that they are presently attending.
LENGTH OF QUARTERS: The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6thGrade play 6 minute quarters. The 7th Grade and 8th Grade Divisions will play 7 minute quarters. All other divisions will play 8 minute quarters.
RULES: Iowa High School Athletic Association rules will be used. The 3-point shot will be used in all divisions involving 7th grade and above.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SITES:
Information about location of tournaments on the web site at
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Athletes and teams that have qualified in their respective District Tournaments held during the calendar year of the National Championships will be eligible to compete in the National Championships.
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DIVISION I DISTRICT QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT
District FinishNational Championship
1st placeDivision I
2nd placeDivision I
3rd placeDivision I or Div II (team’s choice)
4th placeDivision I or Div II (team’s choice)
The remaining teams may choose Division II or Division III.
DIVISION II DISTRICT QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT
District FinishNational Championship
1st placeDivision II
2nd placeDivision II
3rd placeDivision II or Division III (team’s choice)
4th placeDivision II or Division III (team’s choice)
The remaining teams may advance to Division III
Players will be allowed to play in Division I & II National Championships. Only if their team does NOT qualify for Division I, then Individual players (NOT A TEAM) will be allowed to play in both the D-I (by being picked up by a Qualifying team) & the D-II National Championship.
ADDING PLAYERS FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Three (3) players may be added to a Division I team’s roster advancing to the National Championships as long as they qualify by age, residence and is a member of the AAU. It is not necessary for a player to have been on the roster of any team in their respective District Qualifying Tournament. The number of “pick-ups allowed for Division II National Championships are five (5).
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Roster Change: Once a team qualifies for a National Championship, the athletes on their roster cannot play for another team in the National Championship unless her team declines the bid and does not attend Nationals, she then may be picked up by a team that is attending from her district or an adjoining District.
COACHES CHECK LIST TO BRING TO TOURNAMENT –
1. Completed Roster
2. AAU memberships (individual for athletes and coaches and club membership)
3. Proof of eligibility:
a. Grade tournaments proof of grade
b. Age tournaments birth certificates or proof of age (drivers license, passport, visa, etc.)
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2ND GRADE - DIVISION I
METRO BASKETBALL
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012
Entry Fee: $140.00
Entry Deadline: February 11, 2012
Check payable to:Metro Basketball
Sent to:Steven Fuller
2822 E 29th Street
Des Moines IA 50317
For information:Steven Fuller
T. 515-480-2617
Email:
3RD GRADE – DIVISION I
METRO BASKETBALL
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012
Entry Fee:$140.00
Entry DeadlineFebruary 11, 2012
Check payable to:Metro Basketball
Sent to:Steven Fuller
2822 E 29th Street
Des Moines IA 50317
For information:Steven Fuller
T. 515-480-2617
Email:
4th GRADE – DIVISION I
METRO BASKETBALL
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012
Entry Fee:$150.00
Entry DeadlineFebruary 11, 2012
Check payable to:Metro Basketball
Sent to:Steven Fuller
2822 E 29th Street,
Des Moines IA 50317
For information:Steven Fuller
T. 515-480-2617
Email:
5thGRADE – DIVISION I
METRO BASKETBALL
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012
Entry Fee:$150.00
Entry DeadlineFebruary 11, 2012
Check payable to:Metro Basketball
Sent to:Steven Fuller
2822 E 29th Street Des Moines IA 50317
For information:Steven Fuller
T. 515-480-2617
Email:
6thGRADE – DIVISION I
METRO BASKETBALL
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012
Entry Fee:$150.00
Entry DeadlineFebruary 11, 2012
Check payable to:Metro Basketball
Sent to:Steven Fuller
2822 E 29th Street Des Moines IA 50317
For information:Steven Fuller
T. 515-480-2617
Email:
7th GRADE – DIVISION I
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineFebruary 15, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street, Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
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8thGRADE – DIVISION I
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineFebruary 15, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
9TH GRADE – DIVISION I
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 9-11, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineMarch 15, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
9TH GRADE – DIVISION II
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 9-11, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineMarch 15, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
10thGRADE – DIVISION I
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 30-APRIL 1, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineMarch 22, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
10THGRADE – DIVISION II
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 30-APRIL 1, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineMarch 22, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
11thGRADE – DIVISION I
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 9-11, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineMarch 15, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
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11thGRADE – DIVISION II
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 9-11, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineMarch 15, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
12thGRADE – DIVISION I
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 30-APRIL 1, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineMarch 22, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
12thGRADE – DIVISION II
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 30-APRIL 1, 2012
Entry Fee:$160.00
Entry DeadlineMarch 22, 2012
Check payable to:Hoover Booster Club
Sent to:Ted Houser
2411 57th Street
Des Moines IA 50310
For information:Ted Houser
T. 515-321-5623
Email:
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FORMAT:3 Game minimum. Pool Play followed by bracket play
RULES:Tournament will follow current Iowa High School Girls Basketball Rules.
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• This event is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U. S., Inc.
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• All participants must have a current AAU membership.
• AAU membership may not be included as part of the entry fee to the event.
• AAU membership must be obtained before the competition begins except where the event operator has a laptop available with an internet connect. participants are encouraged to visit the AAU web site obtain their membership.
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