2011 Joel Ferrell Award Winners

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:27:04 -0500

Lake Buena Vista, FL– Every year, the AAU honors a special athlete who demonstrates outstanding athletic accomplishments and sportsmanship, just as former AAU President and US Olympic Committee Vice President Joel Ferrell.  This award is presented to athletes in each sport at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Athletics The AAU Athletics Committee proudly presents this

White House Champions of Change: Let’s Move and Physical Activity

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:59:29 -0500

Lake Buena Vista, FL– The White House Champions of Change program highlights the stories and examples of citizens across the country that represent President Obama’s vision of out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world through projects and initiatives that move their communities forward.  More than one out of every three American children are

AAU Sullivan Award: NOMINATE America’s Top Amateur Athlete TODAY

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:08:55 -0500

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL– On March 20, 2012, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will honor America’s Top Amateur Athlete with awarding of  the 82nd Annual AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Trophy at the New York Athletic Club.   This prestigious award is presented to the athlete who demonstrates the qualities of leadership, character, sportsmanship on the

Winner of the 1st Annual Dan Galbraith Award Shares His Thoughts

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:07:58 -0500

From the very beginning of school I’ve always been one of those kids who wanted to do everything. My Mom has sat through baton, softball, basketball, cheerleading, gymnastics, and even singing. Or at least she tried to sit through the singing. However, as I got older though I quickly began to lose interest in many

AAU President Convenes Two Task Forces to Recommend, Implement Stronger Protections

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:24:06 -0500

CLICK TO WATCH PRESS CONFERENCE HELD 12-14-11   > Click here for remarks/full statements from today’s press conference. > For full-length press conference, CLICK HERE. For Immediate Release                                                          Contact:    Alia

BREAKING: AAU to Hold News Conference

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:31:09 -0500

NEWS ADVISORY For Immediate Release                                             December 13, 2011                                                                             Contact:        Alia Faraj-Johnson (850) 212-8317       Beth Watson (407) 421-0469 AAU to Hold News Conference Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will conduct a nationally focused news conference to provide an update on current issues and to announce the establishment of two

AAU alum Robert Griffin III takes home Heisman Trophy

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:35:00 -0500

Lake Buena Vista, FL–AAU Track and Field alum Robert Griffin III, known as RG3, entered into a prestigious family Saturday night as he was named the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner. The Baylor junior quarterback joined AAU Sullivan Award winner, and current Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow to this honored group. The college football world may

Statement By Louis Stout

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:32:30 -0500

IMPORTANT: Message from AAU Interim President Louis Stout:   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      Saturday, December 10, 2011   Contact:  Ron Sachs rsachs@ronsachs.com 850-321-8048 Michelle Ubben mubben@ronsachs.com 850-321-9045 Alia Faraj alia@ronsachs.com 850-212-8317 STATEMENT BY LOUIS STOUT Interim President, Amateur Athletic Union Re: Robert W. “Bobby” Dodd “For more than 100 years, the AAU has provided millions of young people

Statement to the Press

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:41:57 -0500

M E M O R A N D U M To: Members of the Media From: Louis Stout, acting AAU President Re: Statement to the Press Date: December 9, 2011 “The AAU has recently been made aware of some serious allegations about former President Robert W. “Bobby” Dodd, dating back several decades. The AAU has

AAU Taekwondo forges relationship with Afghanistan National Olympic Committee

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:43:49 -0500

Written by: Kristina Haumschild Lake Buena Vista– AAU Taekwondo National Chair Mike Friello and a couple of his executive chairs, Mark Glamb and David McClosky, had the great pleasure of meeting with the Afghan National Olympic Committee (ANOC) several weeks back. Hosted by AAU National Headquarters, the ANOC traveled to the United States for a