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LOCATION: Cleveland Convention Center, 500 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio (Hall C)

SCHEDULE: Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Athlete Check-In 9:00 am 4:30 pm (Cleveland Convention Center)
Practice 9:00 am 4:30 pm (Cleveland Convention Center)

Celebration Ceremony 7:30 p.m. (Gund Arena)

Thursday, August 5, 1999

Age Group Singles 9:00 am 6:00 pm (Cleveland Convention Center)
Doubles TBA (Cleveland Convention Center)

Friday, August 6, 1999

USATT/AAU Open Singles 9:00 am 6:00 pm (Cleveland Convention Center)

Saturday, August 7, 1999

Association/State Team Event (Corbillon Cup) 9:00 am 3:00 pm (Cleveland Convention Center)

DIVISIONS: AGE GROUP SINGLES

Under 10 Boys Under 10 Girls
Under 12 Boys Under 12 Girls
Under 14 Boys Under 14 Girls
Under 16 Boys Under 16 Girls
Under 18 Boys Under 18 Girls
Under 22 Boys Under 22 Girls

AGE GROUP SINGLES

All athletes will automatically be entered in this event. Each athlete will be guaranteed four (4)
matches in the round robin and single elimination format.

DOUBLES

Under 14 Boys Under 14 Girls
Under 18 Boys Under 18 Girls
Under 22 Boys Under 22 Girls

ASSOCIATION/STATE TEAM EVENT

Only THREE (3) boys' and (3) THREE girls' teams (One (1) Under 14, One (1) Under 18, and One (1) Under 22) from each association/state will be allowed to compete in Corbillon Cup style competition. A minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) players per team. Sign up for the team event will take place on Thursday, August 5 at the Cleveland Convention Center.

ENTRYDEADLINE: Entries must be received by Wednesday, July 14, 1999. It is important that all forms are completed and returned together. Overnight delivery is strongly advised. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE DATE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE.

The Local Organizing Committee has spent many hours planning and preparing for this AAU Event. In order to make it a great success, we are asking for your cooperation. It is the responsibility of the coach, designated person of the 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 are completed, ONLY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ENTRY (S) BASED ON DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED.

ENTRY FEE: $26.00 - - No personal checks will be accepted. All entry fees must be in the form of either a cashier's check or money order and should be made payable to 1999 AAU Junior Olympic Games. Do not send cash.

AAU MEMBERSHIP: All athletes and coaches must be members of their AAU Association and be able to present their 1999 AAU membership card at time of Check-In as well as their USATT membership card at the competition site.

RULES OF PLAY: USA Table Tennis (USATT) rules will govern play.

QUALIFICATION: Entry will be accepted ONLY under one of the following conditions:

1. Your AAU Association held a qualifying tournament. The top three- (3) finishers in each division and each event may enter.
2. Your AAU Region held a qualifying tournament. The top three- (3) finishers in each division and event may enter.
3. An exception may be granted by the Tournament Director. CALL

AWARDS: AAU Junior Olympic Games medals will be awarded to the top four (4) finishers in each event and each age division.

PRACTICE: Athletes should plan to arrive no later than the morning of Wednesday, August 4. Please plan to check-in first at the Cleveland Convention Center, which will allow for adequate time for practice, which will be available starting at 9:00 am at the Cleveland Convention Center. Practice will conclude by 4:30 pm so that all athletes may attend the Celebration Ceremony. The Celebration Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 4, at 7:30 pm. Competition will begin on Thursday, August 5, at 9:00 am.

CHECK-IN: Pre-Registration: It is extremely important that all entries be received in Cleveland no later than the previously 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 pleased 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.

On-Site Check In: Check-In for all athletes, coaches, clubs and teams participating in the AAU Junior Olympic Games will be held at the Cleveland Convention Center located at 500 Lakeside Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio Parking is available upon arrival at the Convention Center, please follow posted signs to the Check-in Area. For check-in hours, mapping and specific directions from locations throughout Greater Cleveland, please consult your Athletes', Coaches', and Parents' Handbook.

DIRECTIONS TO ATHLETE CHECK-IN:

From the South: Take either I-77 or I-71 North into downtown Cleveland. Exit at the East 9^th Street exit. Follow East 9^th Street North to St. Clair Avenue. Turn left onto St. Clair. The Cleveland Convention Center will be on the right side after the East 6^th Street traffic light.

From the East: Take I-90 West to downtown Cleveland. Exit at the East 9^th Street exit. Turn left (South) at the light. Then two lights to St. Clair Avenue and make a right. The Cleveland Convention center will be on your right after one light.

From the West: Take I-90 East into downtown Cleveland. Exit at the East 9^th Street Exit. Follow East 9^th Street North to St. Clair Avenue. Turn left onto St. Clair. The Cleveland Convention Center will be on the right side after the East 6^th Street traffic light.

AGE DETERMINATION: Determined by the competitor's age on the first day of table tennis competition, August 5, 1999.

DRESS CODE: Soft-soled shoes and socks are required. The USATT dress code will be enforced.

CELEBRATION CEREMONY: Celebration Ceremony will be held at Gund Arena on Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm. To facilitate your arrival at the event, the Local Organizing Committee is setting up a hassle free transportation system that will make scheduled pick-ups at convenient locations throughout the Cleveland area and deliver you right to the arena doors. At the conclusion of the Celebration Ceremony, you will board the shuttles and be returned to your parking location. In order to arrive at the arena in time for the festivities, please plan to use the transportation system by utilizing the parking lots located close to your hotel. (A detailed map and parking directions will be provided at Athlete check-in at the Cleveland Convention Center). Enjoy the spectacular show without the hassle of restrictive parking. Please be sure to fill out the appropriate section of your Event Registration Forms so that we can accurately plan to have enough shuttles at designated locations to pick you up! We look forward to seeing you at this year's Celebration Ceremony!

HOUSING: All requests for housing will be handled by LCI Travel. Simply call our toll-free number at 1-888-524-8785. A list of hotels and areas in which they are located can be found in the Athletes', Coaches', and Parents' Handbook, review this information and then call the reservation number. Be sure to have the following information ready:

· the sport you will be competing in
· the number of people in your party
· the number of rooms you need
· your arrival and departure dates
· your credit card number

IMPORTANT: Please note all hotels will send a confirmation with their individual cancellation policies. Each hotel may differ. If you have not received a confirmation within 30 days of making your reservation, please contact LCI Travel.

Dormitory housing will be also available at Cleveland State University and Baldwin-Wallace College. Ask the operator for details!

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