2010 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:49:29 -0400

Once again, Jump Rope was a complete success at this year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games. Last August 3rd to the 7th, Jump Ropers from all over the United States, Singapore, Australia and Canada, came together to compete; demonstrating why Jump Rope is a fast growing sport. We look forward to next year’s AAU Junior Olympic [...]

Know An Amazing Young Athlete?

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:30:06 -0400

Nominate Them To Be Sports Illustrated Kids’ 2010 SportsKid of The Year Winner will appear on the December Cover of SI Kids, be honored alongside SI’s 2010 Sportsman of the Year & appear on Cartoon Network’s “Hall of Game” Awards Show   (NEW YORK – July 27, 2010) – Do you know a young athlete who excels on the [...]

Future AAU Leaders Program at the 2010 Convention!

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:55:36 -0400

**Registration Deadline Extended to 8/15/10** October 25th – October 29th, 2010 San Juan, Puerto Rico Become part of the Future Leaders Program! The AAU of the United States Inc is making a concerted effort to discover and develop its next generation of leadership during our bi-annual 2010 convention. The AAU has been directed by volunteers for 122 years. Come [...]

AAU Join’s the First Lady in Washington D.C.

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:01:25 -0400

AAU Attends First Lady’s Let’s Move! Initiative Press Event The AAU was invited to attend the First Lady’s press conference announcing the new members of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. The President signed an Executive Order outlining the Council’s new emphasis on both good nutrition and physical fitness. Broadening the scope [...]

Will the Morristown Kids become the First Olympic Jump-Ropers?

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:09:28 -0400

By:  Guerda Pierre When one thinks of jump rope, they instantly identify the activity with younger children playing at recess, but shun at the thought of it being considered an actual sport. However, if they took a closer look, they would realize that it is indeed a sport; the jump roping coaches of Morristown, NJ know [...]

Congratulations to Amy Palmiero-Winters, Ultra Marathoning

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:07:30 -0400

For More Articles related to this event follow these links: Go Army Sports,  Icenetwork.com For video of the award ceremony: Click Here For a Photo Gallery: Click Here The Amateur Athletic Union would like to congratulate Amy Palmiero-Winters, as she was honored with the 2009 James E. Sullivan Award. On April 14th, 2010, in the New York Athletic Club [...]

Wide range of athletes recognized for all-around efforts

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:17:51 -0400

Article originally posted at usatoday.com Candidates for the 2009 AAU Sullivan Award (clockwise from top left): Amy Palmiero-Winters, Angela Bizzarri, Armanti Edwards, Clint Moore, Duran Caferro Jr., Erin Hamlin, Jennifer Song, Mark Ingram, Megan Hodge, Rebecca Soni, Sanya Richards, Tina Charles, Troy Dumais and Zak Boggs. Courtesy of AAU By Roxanna Scott, USA TODAY Nominees for the 80th [...]

Jump Rope team competing on America’s Best Dance Crew

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:05:23 -0400

Chaz Robinson, Tyler Perez, Lee Reisig, Billy Jackson, Lisa Brown, & Brittany Fortier; all talented rope jumpers, most of whom have competed at AAU events in the past. They are known as “Saltare” and are now putting Jump Rope in the spotlight by participating on America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV Season 5. Follow Saltare on [...]

News Report in GA features Georgia Jumpers coach, Cate Hernandez

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:23:55 -0500

Cate Hernandez, coach of the Georgia Jumpers, was featured on a report by channel 11 in Atlanta, GA; highlighting her passion and work keeping kids fit. Click Here to watch the video report. Congratualtions to Cate Hernandez and thank you for your work!

Georgia AAU Jump Rope District Chairman has received the prestigious NASPE Star award

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:02:42 -0500

Georgia AAU Jump Rope District Chairman has received the prestigious NASPE Star award along with her colleagues at Shiloh Point Elementary School in Cumming, GA. Her school is one of only 44 in the nation to be honored by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Such schools and educators exemplify excellence in quality [...]