2010 Amateur Athletic Union Men's Handbook
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2010 Amateur Athletic Union Men’s Handbook Sports for all, forever! NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS DATES AND SITES MEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP •2010 - TBD MASTER'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP •2010 - TBD 2010 OFFICIAL HANDBOOK MEN’S AND MASTER’S AAU BASKETBALL TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose ……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 AAU National Headquarters …………………………………………………………… 3 National Officers – Executive Board …………………………………………………… 4 USA Basketball ……………………………………………………………………………. 4 Districts …………….……………………………………………………………………… 5 Qualifying Procedures for the Men’s Championship ………………………………… 6 Men’s Masters Basketball Programs …………………………………………………… 6 Eligibility Rules …………………………………………………………………………... 7 Insurance Coverage ……………………………………………………………………… 8 Accident & Liability Policies ……………………………………………………………. 8 Generic Insurance Certificate …………………………………………………………… 8 AB Insurance Certificate …………………………………………..…………………….. 8 Third Party Practice Insurance Certificate ………………….………………………… 9 Third Party Sanctioned Event Insurance Certificate ………………………………… 9 Insurance Coverage & Fees ……………………………………………………………… 9 Men’s AAU Championships (HENSHEL Award) 1897-2009 ……………………….. 10 Men’s AAU All-Star Teams, 1917-2009 ………………………………………………… 17 Men’s Team Sportsmanship Awards (Arnie Aizstrauts Award) …………………… 24 Herbert Joseph Mols Award ……………………………………………………………. 25 Willard N. Greim Distinguished Service Award Winners …………………………. 26 Men’s Most Valuable Player–National Tournament (Wilke Award) 1954-2009 …… 26 National Men’s Master’s Champions – All Star Teams ……………………………… 28 2 AAU Men’s Basketball 2010 Handbook WHY JOIN THE AAU? (Check out the AAU website at www.aausports.org) The sport of Men's Basketball is one of many offered by the Amateur Athletic Union sports program. Through its nationwide network of local associations, the AAU offers outstanding service to its members. Here are some reasons why you should be a member of the AAU: 1. The AAU has a nationwide network of sports administration professionals and volunteers. 2. The AAU provides opportunities for participation in national, regional and local basketball tournaments and clinics. 3. Membership in the AAU is inexpensive. The annual membership for adults is only $20.00— includes insurance. Additional coverage is available for $23.50. Please see the AAU insurance brochure for more information. Go to www.aausports.org and click link to insurance. 4. AAU membership provides each member with accident insurance (which is secondary and comes into force after any primary coverage) for all properly sanctioned AAU events. AAU membership also provides each member with similar coverage during supervised practices of member clubs. Specific details on coverage, exclusions, and how to file a claim can be obtained from your local AAU Association. HOW TO GET INVOLVED 1. The Men's AAU National Officers — Executive Board, Regional Chairpersons and Association Chairpersons are all volunteers. We need more volunteers to assist with expanding AAU Men's competition opportunities and always welcome your involvement. 2. Consider developing your own league or getting involved with the local recreation department to develop AAU competition. 3. Please read this brochure and contact the local AAU Association in your area, the Regional Chairperson listed in your area or the AAU National Headquarters. AAU NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS The National office for the Amateur Athletic Union is located in Orlando, Florida. Additional information about AAU programs or the official AAU Handbook, governing all sports may be obtained by contacting. Mailing Address: Shipping Address: Amateur Athletic Union (Physical Address) The Walt Disney World Resort Amateur Athletic Union P.O. Box 10,000 1910 Hotel Plaza Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Main Phone Line (407) 934-7200 Fax line: (407) 934-7242 For Your Local AAU Association Call: 1-800-4USA Website: www.aausports.org 3 NATIONAL OFFICERS - EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICE NAME/ADDRESS PHONE Chairman John Pariseau 206/543-7082(ofc.) University of Washington 206/364-6785(tel.) 310 IMA Building, Box 354090 206/685-4661(fax) Seattle, WA 98195-4090 e-mail: [email protected] Tournament Coordinator Matt Williams 775/530-5446 (tel.) P. O. Box 52049 775/3358-5598 (fax) Sparks, NV 89435 e-mail: [email protected] web: http://www.jamonit.org David Spurlock 304/756-3822 (tel.) P. O. Box 202 Alum Creek, WV 25003 Supervisor of Officials Ron Omori 206/542-6223(H) 19314 8th Northwest 206/546-2012(FAX) Seattle, WA 98177 USA BASKETBALL USA Basketball is the national governing body for basketball in the United States and should not be confused with the AAU Basketball Program. The AAU is a member of USA Basketball. USA Basketball is a member of the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) and represents the United States on all matters pertaining to international competition both foreign and domestic. The USA Basketball office is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Jim Tooley is the Executive Director. If more information is needed, contact: USA Basketball, 5465 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918-3842. The telephone number is 719/590-4800, Fax 719/590/4811. 4 QUALIFYING PROCEDURES FOR ENTRY TO THE MEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Sixteen teams qualify for the Men's National AAU Championship as follows: 1 - Defending Champion 1 - Host Team 14 - Qualifying Tournaments Qualifying tournaments may take place between September 1-February 15. 1. The winner of a qualifying tournament advances to the National Championship. If you want to host a qualifying tournament, contact your local association regional chairperson or John Pariseau. CRITERIA FOR A QUALIFYING EVENT 1. All teams and participants must be AAU registered prior to participation. Contact your Local Association for registration assistance. For your Local Association call: 1-800-USA-4USA 1-800-872-4872 2. Qualifying events should include a minimum of eight teams. 3. FIBA playing rules should be used (not required) because FIBA rules will be used at the National Championship. 4. The winner of an approved qualifying tournament qualifies for the National Championship. If the winner decides not to attend, the second place team will be invited. More than one team may qualify from a qualifying event. MEN'S MASTERS BASKETBALL PROGRAM (NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP) The AAU Master Program began in 1985 and functions in the same manner as the current Men's Program. All rules and regulations pertaining to the Men's Program including eligibility, insurance and registration apply to the Master Program. 1. The Masters Program consists of eight divisions with eight separate national championships. Participation is organized for persons 30 years of age and above, 35 and above, 40 and above, 45 and above, 50 and above, 55 and above, 60 and above, and 65 and above. 2. Participants may play down in age, but not up (e.g. a person 45 years of age may play in the 35 and above age division, but not in the 50 and above division). 3. At present there are no qualification requirements for participation in the annual Men's Masters National AAU Championships. All teams or clubs are encouraged to participate. 6 RULES FOR COMPETITION FIBA (Federation of International Basketball Associations) playing rules, referred to as "International Rules," will be used at the national championship competition. FIBA rules may be obtained by writing to USA Basketball and payment of established fees. The address is: USA Basketball, 5465 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918-3842. The telephone number is 719/590-4800; Fax 719/590-4811. MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM - ELIGIBILITY RULES 1. To participate in AAU Men's Basketball, a person must be a US citizen and be an amateur in accordance with the AAU Official Code. A team may include 3 foreign players for association, regional and national championships, provided they meet the requirements of the AAU Official Code Book. 2. All players must be officially registered with the AAU prior to participation in any sanctioned AAU competition. 3. There is no age restriction for participation in Men's AAU Basketball competition. Age restrictions apply to the Masters Program. 4. Any basketball player will be permitted to participate in AAU Men's competition provided that player, at the time of the AAU competition, is not under contract (being paid) to perform as a basketball player for any professional team. Comment: The purpose of this rule is to permit any basketball player to participate in AAU competition, providing that player is not currently being paid to perform on the basketball court. For all qualifying and championship events, the team managers and coaches must certify that all players who are participating are not currently being paid to perform as a basketball player. Should it be determined that a team used a player who was under contract, and being paid to perform as a professional player during an AAU Competition, that team will automatically forfeit all contests in which the ineligible player participated and the right to a championship in any event. 5. Not more than one transfer from one AAU club to another will be permitted any basketball player in any one season and only under the following circumstances: 6. All transfers of basketball players from one club to another must be made on or before January 1. No transfers may be made after January 1. 7. Only those basketball teams that participate in a qualifying event will be permitted to add a maximum of three players to their