2007 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES JUMP ROPE

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1 2007 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES JUMP ROPE LOCATION: Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, CA DATES: Thursday, June 28, 2007 Athlete Check-In Pavilion, 12:00pm 7:00pm Thursday, June 28, 2007 Practice Pavilion, time TBA Thursday, June 28, 2007 Coaches/Judges Meeting Pavilion, 5:30pm 7:00pm Friday, June Competition Pavilion Saturday, June 30, 2007 Competition Pavilion Sunday, July 1, 2007 Competition Pavilion AAU MEMBERSHIP: All athletes, coaches and officials must be current members of the AAU and be able to present their 2007 AAU membership card at check-in. AAU membership is $12.00 per youth athlete and adult athlete (18-22), and $14.00 per non-athlete (coach/official). The cost of membership is in addition to the entry fee. To become a member, register on-line at contact your local AAU District at AAU-4USA or the AAU National Headquarters at ENTRY FEE: $54.00 per athlete $35.00 per coach * Entry fee includes spectator admission SPECTATOR ADMISSION: ENTRY DEADLINE: Spectator admission will not be charged for the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games. Entry fees have been set to include the spectator admission fee, which normally would be $10.00 per day. Bring the whole family. No Admissions - a great family event for all! All registration materials must be received no later than Friday, June 8. Entry fees must be in the form of either a cashier's check or money order made payable to UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REGENTS - WCAAUJOG. No personal checks will be accepted. Please do not send cash. All fees are non-refundable. The entry fee is in addition to the AAU membership card. ANY ENTRY FORM (S) NOT RECEIVED BY THE ABOVE-MENTIONED DEADLINE DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! NO EXCEPTIONS! Guaranteed overnight delivery is strongly advised and will become necessary if it is the only way to ensure that all forms are to be received by the published deadline date. Registration for the Jump Rope events is a two-part process: STEP #1: COACHES must enter athletes into events by completing the JUMP ROPE TEAM ENTRY FORMS. Forms must be mailed or faxed by Friday, June 8, directly to Jean Hodges, N. Heron Dr, Lewes DE 19958, (tel/fax). Call first for fax. Team Entry Forms are included in the entry packet. For additional forms, visit STEP #2: ATHLETES and COACHES must send their individual entry forms and fees to the following address: Conference and Event Services Attn: West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games 442 Memorial Union; One Shields Avenue University of California Davis, CA It is important that the following forms are completed and returned together to UC Davis: 1) Jump Rope Individual Athlete Entry Form and/or Coaches Entry Form 2) Signed Athlete Waiver/Release Form 3) Correct Entry Fee(s) ENTRY CONFIRMATION: TO CONFIRM THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR PACKET: It is recommended to use an overnight mail service (i.e. FedEx, UPS) in order to track your entry. You can track your packet with the airbill number. If you receive confirmation that your entry was delivered, then your entry has been received and will be processed if complete. If your address is on the entry form, you will receive an confirmation once your entry has been processed. Due to the volume of entries, please allow 7 to 10 days for processing. Coaches, if your address is listed on multiple athlete forms you will receive multiple s. Please note that accounts with spam blocks and controls might not receive the confirmation. The Local Organizing Committee, (LOC) has spent many hours planning and preparing for this AAU Event. In order to make it a great success, we ask for your cooperation. It is the responsibility of the coach, designated person of a team, or athlete to return all the necessary monies and completed forms by the deadline date. It is not the responsibility of the LOC or the AAU to make sure all forms are fully completed and received on time. HOWEVER, THE LOC AND AAU SHALL HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ENTRY(S) BASED ON THE CONTENT OF THE DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED AND/OR THE DATE RECEIVED! QUALIFICATION: COMPETITION FORMAT: Pre-qualification is required at any of the AAU Jump Rope Open Tournaments listed at Non-US athletes are not eligible for the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games. The Technical Committee reserves the right to eliminate, add or combine events in response to the number and distribution of entries. When the number of entries exceeds 30 in singles, pairs or Double Dutch divisions, only the top ranked athletes after the speed and power events will compete in freestyle. Competition will consist of the following four events: (1) Individual rope singles Triple Crown Competition (Speed - Power - Finesse/Freestyle). (2) Individual rope pairs Triple Crown Competition (Speed - Power - Finesse/Freestyle). (3) Double Dutch Pentathlon combining five events that are specified in the AAU Jump Rope Manual. (4) Group Routine.

2 COACHES & OFFICIALS: All coaches and officials must be registered members of the AAU. Teams must nominate officials in a ratio of 1 official per 4 athletes. The Officials Registration forms must be mailed or faxed by June 8 directly to Jean Hodges, N. Heron Dr, Lewes DE 19958, (tel/fax). Call first for fax. All officials should be dressed in white shirts and navy pants, skirts or shorts and athletic shoes. RULES: The 2007 AAU rules of competition will apply. To obtain a copy of the 2007 AAU Jump Rope Rulebook (Handbook), please visit our web site at EVENTS: DIVISIONS AGE SIZE CATEGORY JUMP ROPE 8 & U Singles, Pairs Boys and Girls Singles compete separately Singles, Pairs Pairs may be mixed gender Singles, Pairs, Double Dutch 12 and under is the youngest Double Dutch age-group Singles, Pairs, Double Dutch Team may be mixed gender Singles, Pairs, Double Dutch Singles, Pairs, Double Dutch 13 & U Junior Group Routine (Mixed) Senior Group Routine (Mixed) AGE DETERMINATION: The competitor's age is determined by December 31 st of the competition year. Whatever the age of the competitor on December 31, 2007 is competitor's official competition age for the 2007 competition year. Proof must be provided if challenged (certified birth certificate or comparable legal document). AWARDS: SOUND EQUIPMENT: CHECK-IN: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be awarded to the top three (3) individual athletes per combined event in each age category of each division. A team plaque will be awarded to the top three (3) teams in the Group Routine. Winners of the component parts will receive a medal. Place winners (2-10) will receive ribbons. All participants will receive a T-shirt commemorating the event. The Technical Committee may change awards given. Sound equipment will be provided. Each individual or team is responsible for providing their accompaniment to the Sound Manager on a standard CD. CD s should be clearly marked with the competitor's team name. No volume adjustments will be made. The volume and quality of the accompaniment are the responsibility of the competitor and not the Sound Manager. Volume or quality of sound will not be judged. CD s must be cued so the music begins immediately when pressing the start button. CD s must be compatible with standard audio systems. A back-up CD should be available. Pre-Registration: It is extremely important that all entries be received no later than the above-mentioned deadline date. ENTRY FORM(S) RECEIVED BEYOND THAT DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Of course, we want as many athletes as possible to participate, so please get all entry forms in on time. Again, guaranteed overnight delivery will become mandatory if it is the only way to ensure compliance with the deadline date. Team entry forms must also be received by the deadline in order for athletes to be entered in the events. On-Site Check-In: Check-In for athletes, coaches, clubs and teams participating in the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games will be held in the Pavilion located at the corner of La Rue Road and Orchard Park Drive at the University of California, Davis. Please follow posted signs to the Check-In Area. On-site parking is $7.00/vehicle/day. For check-in hours, mapping and additional information please visit NOTE: In addition to checking in to receive your credential, Team Coaches MUST also check in at the Jump Rope sport table. DIRECTIONS TO CHECK-IN: From San Francisco (traveling east on I-80)] Take I-80 East. Exit at CA-113 North toward Woodland. Exit at Hutchinson Road Exit. Stay at the right fork going to UC Davis. Turn Left on La Rue Road. Turn Right on Orchard Road. Visitor Parking is available in Lot 25 and the Pavilion will be on the left hand side. Please follow all posted signs. From Sacramento (traveling west on I-80) Take I-80 West. Exit at CA-113 North toward Woodland. Exit at Hutchinson Road Exit. Stay at the right fork going to UC Davis. Turn Left on La Rue Road. Turn Right on Orchard Road. Visitor Parking is available in Lot 25 and the Pavilion will be on the left hand side. Please follow all posted signs. SPECIAL EVENTS*: Thursday June 28: Pool party at Rec Pool on UCD Campus (Time TBD) Friday June 29: Free downtown concert in the E Street Plaza from 7-9pm (sponsored by Downtown Davis Business Association) Saturday June 30: Davis Farmers Market in Central Park 8:00am-1:00pm *These events are subject to change. For the most up to date information, please visit and click on Special Events on the left. PARKING: Daily parking fees in the amount of $7.00/vehicle/day will apply at all venues on the University of California, Davis campus. Also, please note that some hotels will charge for parking at their location. These prices vary. Please contact your hotel directly for more information on parking fees. HOUSING: For a complete listing of accommodation options and rates (including Hotels and Residence Hall Housing), please visit the web site Special rates have been negotiated for the event. To receive the special rates, please make sure that you provide the reservation staff with the reservation code (Your Code: AAUJOG). You will need to have the following information ready when making reservations: 1. The number of people in your party 2. The number of rooms you need 3. Your arrival and departure dates 4. Your credit card number 5. The reservation code for the hotel you selected. (Your Code: AAUJOG)

3 TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALL HOUSING: It is highly recommended that groups and individuals consider staying in the on-campus residence hall housing. UC Davis Conference Housing Services offers full-service, convenient and affordable on-campus housing and dining services. Reservation rates and complete details of on-campus housing options can be found online at < or call today for reservations PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE (1) ADULT CHAPERONE PER TEN (10) ATHLETES IS REQUIRED FOR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING If you are an AAU Staff or AAU Official interested in staying on campus, please visit the Conference Housing website at for further information. MEDICAL PERSONNEL: TRANSPORTATION: SECURITY: FOOD: NO GUARANTEE: Medical Personnel are part of the event staff and will be on hand to deal with any medical situations that may arise; they are not present for any team training duties (i.e., preventative taping and stretching). Participants are responsible for their own transportation during their stay in Davis, California. All 2007 West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games facilities maintain the right to search any bags, backpacks, purses, jackets, etc. throughout the duration of the 2007 AAU Junior Olympic Games. All 2007 West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games facilities maintain exclusive rights to concessions. Outside food and beverage are not permitted throughout the duration of the 2007 West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games. The AAU can not and does not guarantee the appearance and/or participation of specific participant(s) and/or teams (as applicable) in this event. The AAU has sanctioned (approved) this Event as an official AAU Event (competition), but the AAU is not and shall not be responsible for any participant's or spectator's expenses related to this Event (nor reimbursements for same) in case of dissatisfaction of any participant, friend, family, or spectator, this includes, but is not limited to all travel, hotel (lodging), food, entry fees and/or any other expenses related to the event.

4 2007 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES - JUMP ROPE COMPETITION AND MEETING SCHEDULE (Competition times - Subject to change based on number of entries) THURSDAY, JUNE 28, :00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Athlete and Coaches Check-In Pavilion TBA Practice Pavilion 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Coaches/Judges Meeting - Jump-Rope Pavilion FRIDAY, JUNE 29, :00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Coaches and Judges Meeting Pavilion 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Competition Pavilion SATURDAY, JUNE 30, :00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Coaches and Judges Meeting Pavilion 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Competition Pavilion SUNDAY, JULY 1, :00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Coaches and Judges Meeting Pavilion 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Competition Pavilion 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony Pavilion ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: AAU NATIONAL JUMP ROPE CHAIR AAU JUMP ROPE SECRETARY GENERAL: AAU NATIONAL STAFF: & TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Jean Hodges Amanda Stokes Jim McCleary N. Heron Dr AAU National Headquarters 9905 Snowy Hill Terrace Lewes, DE P.O. Box Laurel, MD Lake Buena Vista, FL (301) jeanhodges@mchsi.com (O), (F) jamesemccleary@comcast.net amanda@aausports.org

5 Dear Coaches: Enclosed please find registration forms for the 2007 West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games at UC-Davis, CA. All registration forms must be RECEIVED by Friday, June 8th, Please note that registration is a two-part process. Step #1: COACHES must enter athletes into events by completing the JUMP ROPE TEAM ENTRY FORMS, which are also included in this packet. These forms must be mailed (and received) or by Friday, June 8, 2007, to Jean Hodges, N. Heron Dr, Lewes DE 19958, (tel/fax). Call first for fax. These forms are very important and must be received in order for your athletes to be eligible to participate. Step #2: ATHLETES and COACHES must send the following to California. (1) Individual Athlete or Coaches Entry Form (2) Signed Athlete Waiver/Release Form (3) Correct Entry Fee Entry fee checks payable to: University of California Regents WCAAUJOG Send to: Conference and Event Services Attn: West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games 442 Memorial Union; One Shields Avenue University of California Davis, CA Each team participating in the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games must register one coach who will be the sole spokesperson for the team if there are any questions or appeals that need to be directed to the Tournament Committee during the competition. It cannot be someone named as a judge since they may be judging at the time the question arises. Additional coaches may be named and registered in order to receive credentials to accompany the team at the venue. As stated in the AAU Jump Rope rules, it is mandatory for every team to nominate 1 judge for every 4 participants. For example, if you have 7 athletes, your team should supply 1 certified judge and 1 helper. Please return the OFFICIAL S SIGN-UP SHEET for your team by the entry deadline of June 8. These forms should be sent to Jean Hodges, N. Heron Dr, Lewes DE 19958, (tel/fax). Call first for fax.

6 Officials registered with the AAU Jump Rope Committee ($25 fee) will receive: 1. Daily admission to all venues (pick-up credentials from the Jump Rope booth at Check-In) 2. Admission to the Athletes Village 3. Access to the refreshment room for officials 4. A Judge s white golf shirt or Officials Volunteer shirt. The Committee reserves the right to substitute an AAU Junior Olympic Games volunteer t-shirt for clerks, runners and scorers where necessary. Numbers are limited, so please register early. Preference will be given to certified judges All Coaches must check their teams in as directed in the entry information on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the Ballroom of the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) located at the corner of La Rue Road and Orchard Park Drive at the University of California, Davis. Please follow posted signs to the Check-In Area. For additional driving directions, please visit the web at In addition, coaches MUST check in at the Jump Rope booth at registration to obtain their team s heat and station assignments for each event and to pick up credentials and shirts for registered officials. All Coaches and Judges should plan to attend the mandatory meeting at the Activities and Recreation Center 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28th, Please be sure to explain the system of selecting out athletes for the freestyle component events in those age-groups where the number of participants exceeds 30 athletes (see bottom of page 4 in the Jump Rope Handbook (Rulebook). Thank you for adhering to these strict deadlines. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at (302) or jeanhodges@mchsi.com. We look forward to an exciting 2007 West Coast AAU Jump Rope event! Sincerely, Jean Hodges AAU Jump Rope Secretary General 1/5/07

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9 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES OFFICIALS SIGN-UP NOTE: Each team must provide 1 judge or official for each 4 competitors NAME OF TEAM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS 2007 AAU CERTIFIED JUDGES LEVEL AAU NUMBER SCORERS, CLERKS, RUNNERS AAU NUMBER DUTY PREFERRED PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET TO JEAN HODGES, N. HERON DR, LEWES DE 19958, (TEL/FAX call first), BY JUNE 8, 2007

10 2007 AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES WEST COAST JUMP ROPE OFFICIALS APPLICATION NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP OR POST CODE COUNTRY PHONE NUMBERS (H) (W) (FAX) AAU No: TEAM If a judge, where were you certified? By whom? Date Number of years you have been certified? What judging duties have you had? Shirt Size? (circle one) S M L XL XXL XXXL Hotel or dorm at UC-Davis? OFFICIALS REGISTRATION: $25 (payable to AAU). Add $3 for XXL or XXXL (includes official shirt, access to all West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games venues, Evening Special Events, and hospitality room at the Jump Rope event) SEND APPLICATION AND FEE BY JUNE 8, 2007 TO: Jean Hodges N. Heron Dr. Lewes DE (tel/fax call first) PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS FORM OR FEE TO THE LOCAL COMMITTEE IN DAVIS, CA. THIS FORM MUST BE SENT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.

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13 Participant's name: Please Print UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement Waiver: In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in hereinafter called "The Activity", I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Regents of the University of California, its officers, employees, and agents from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of The Regents of the University of California, its officers, employees and agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in The Activity. Signature of Parent/Guardian of Minor Date Signature of Participant Date Assumption of Risks: Participation in The Activity carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains 2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions to 3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks. Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD The Regents of the University of California HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney s fees brought as a result of my involvement in The Activity and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred. Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. Signature of Parent/Guardian of Minor Date Signature of Participant Date Vol Waiver 7/01

14 2007 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES JUMP ROPE TEAM ENTRY FORMS JUMP ROPE FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 8, 2007 PLEASE MAIL TO: Jean Hodges N. Heron Dr Lewes DE (tel/fax). Call first for fax.

15 2007 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES COMPLETE TEAM ROSTER TEAM NAME COACHES NAME AAU NUMBER TEAM ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE # FAX # (Contact numbers must be available during the period between registration and the tournament) FIRST COMPETITOR NAME AGE ON GENDER DEC. 31, M F 2. M F 3. M F 4. M F 5. M F 6. M F 7. M F 8. M F 9. M F 10. M F 11. M F 12. M F 13. M F 14. M F 15. M F 16. M F 17. M F 18. M F 19. M F 20. M F 21. M F 22. M F 23. M F 24. M F 25. M F 26. M F 27. M F LAST GROUP TEAM ROUTINE ENTRIES: Yes No Junior (13 & Under) Senior (14-22)

16 2007 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM ENTRY SHEET INDIVIDUAL ROPE SINGLES EVENTS TEAM NAME COACHES NAME PHONE # All athletes compete in a triple crown combined event with three (3) component events: speed, double unders and freestyle. MALE AGE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 FEMALE 8 YRS. OLD and UNDER YRS. OLD YRS. OLD YRS. OLD YRS. OLD YRS. OLD (COPY FORM AS NEEDED)

17 2007 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM ENTRY SHEET INDIVIDUAL ROPE PAIRS EVENTS TEAM NAME COACHES NAME PHONE # One alternate allowed per pair. All athletes compete in a triple crown combined event with three (3) component events: speed, double unders and freestyle. The age of the older athlete determines the age-group. ONE DIVISION - MIXED OR SAME GENDER 8 YRS. OLD and UNDER ALTERNATE 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / 9-10 YRS. OLD 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / YRS. OLD 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / YRS. OLD 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / YRS. OLD 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / YRS. OLD 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / (COPY FORM AS NEEDED)

18 2007 WEST COAST AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM ENTRY SHEET DOUBLE DUTCH PENTATHLON EVENTS TEAM NAME COACHES NAME PHONE # One alternate allowed per DD team. All teams compete in all five events of the pentathlon, including single speed, double unders, freestyle, pairs speed and pairs freestyle. The age of the oldest athlete determines the age-group. ONE DIVISION - MIXED OR SAME GENDER 12 AND UNDER ALTERNATE 1. / / / / YRS. OLD 1. / / / / YRS. OLD 1. / / / / YRS. OLD 1. / / / / (COPY FORM AS NEEDED)