Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games have been moved to Brevard County and Rugby has been added as an official sport of this very special event. This is a historic opportunity for the teams to have a chance the win the first-ever Rugby Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper medals at the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
The single-day event will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 2020 in Merritt Island, Florida. Registration is open to both boys and girls teams, teams within the boy’s divisions can also be mixed between boys and girls players. All games will be sanctioned by the AAU and all participating players and coaches will become AAU members.
Flag Rugby
To increase the safety of the players all games will be played as 7s Flag Rugby, the game rules are available by clicking here. Flags, balls, and field set up will be provided by the tournament organizers. Teams will be required to provide their own matching uniforms.
Divisions
We have (3) divisions each for boys and girls teams.
- Under 14s – Boys & Girls
- Under 16s – Boys & Girls
- Under 19s – Boys & Girls
Registration
- Register team(s) online by July 31st — Click here to register
- Pay online AAU event registration fee ($200 per team) — Fees include: 12 individual player registrations to AAU, Coach registration to AAU (subject to a background check), Tournament referee fees, AAU Event T-Shirts, and AAU player passes.
- Teams will have to create an AAU Junior Olympic Games event roster. — The template roster form to be sent to teams after registration. Declaration of the Roster needs to be completed prior to the event so AAU passcards can be processed.
- Teams check-in and pick up AAU credentials one hour prior to the first game at the event complex
- For players who are unable to get enough players together for a whole team, there is also an option for individual/unaffiliated player registration ($15 per player) these players will either be added to another team or numbers dependant added as an additional motley team.
For more information please contact evan.haigh@floridarugby.org
Please Note: All games are sanctioned by AAU and not USA Rugby. Teams are competing for AAU Gold, Silver, and Bronze Olympic Medals. The highest placed Florida Teams will also win Gold, Silver, and Bronze Florida Sunshine State Games medals.
Event Complex
Mitchell Ellington Park
575 Hall Rd,
Merritt Island, FL 32953
About the AAU:
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest- non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the country. As a multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports programs. Founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in sports, the AAU philosophy of “Sports For All, Forever” is now shared by nearly 700,000 members and 150,000 volunteers across 45 sports programs and 55 U.S. districts.
For more information, visit www.aausports.org | Instagram: @AAUSports | Twitter: @TheRealAAU | YouTube: youtube.com/TheRealAAUvideo | Facebook: facebook.com/realAAU
About Tournament Location:
Merritt Island
Merritt Island is located on Florida’s largest island, which serves as the home of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a major tourist attraction. The one-day tournament will be held at the amazing facilities of Mitchell Ellington Park.
Tournament Hotel Options & Rates
NAME | ADDRESS | LINK | NEGOTIATED RATE |
Beachside Inn & Suites | 3901 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Fl 32931 | https://beachsidehotelsuites.reztrip.com/ext/promoRate?property=2196&mode=b&pm=true&sr=587879&vr=3 | August 2 – August 9th – starting at $144.00 |
Best Western Ocean Front Hotel & Suites | 5600 Ocean Beach Blvd. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 | https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.10308.html?groupid=279MC5X7 | $139.95 – Standard Courtyard Accommodations with 2 Beds,$159.95 – One Bedroom Family Suite with 2 Queen Beds $199.95 – Oceanfront Two Queen Beds with Private Balcony. |
Best Western Space Shuttle Inn | 3455 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780 | https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-titusville/best-western-space-shuttle-inn/propertyCode.10168.html | $75.99 |
Cape Crossing Resort | 201 Ivory Coral Lane, Merritt Island, FL 32953 | https://us01.iqwebbook.com/CCRMLFL785/~/ | Townhome (3-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath) $260.00 Starboard Condo (3-bedroom, 2 bath with diagonal Waterview) $260.00 Waterfront Stateroom Condo (3-bedroom, 2 bath, direct Waterview) $295.00 (Rate listed above do not include taxes and cleaning fees. Cleaning fees are based on lengths of stay and are listed on our website). |
Courtyard By Marriott Cocoa Beach | 3435 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 | https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1593802449635&key=GRP | $159 USD per night |
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront | 2605 N. A1A Hwy. Indiatlantic, FL 32903 | https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/melbourne/mlboc/hoteldetail.com | $169 King Balcony Rooms |
Days In Kennedy Space Center | 3755 Cheny Highway Titusville, FL 32780 | https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/titusville-florida/days-inn-titusville-kennedy-space-center/overview | $70 |
Days Inn Cocoa Beach | 5500 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach. FL 32931 | Must contact the property directly to make reservations at 321-784 2550 or via our sales’ department at 321-783-7621 x2735 and ask to speak with Jenah | $94.95 |
Econo Lodge Port Canaveral Area | 260 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 | https://www.choicehotels.com/florida/merritt-island/econo-lodge-hotels/fl627 | $89 |
Fairfield Inn & Suites Melbourne | 4355 West New Haven Ave Melbourne, FL 32904 | https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1593201711948&key=GRP&app=resvlink | $129 |
Fairfield Inn & Suites | 4735 Helen Hauser Blvd. Titusville, FL 32780 | https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1593199806108&key=GRP | $129 |
International Palms Hotel | 1300 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 | https://internationalpalmscocoabeach.reztrip.com/ext/promoRate?property=1352&mode=b&pm=true&sr=590125&vr=3 | $99 |
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/ Cape Canaveral | 3425 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 | https://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=COIBHHX | $149-$169 |
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront | 1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beacb, FL 32931 | email jennifer.odom@hilton.com | August $169 |
Holiday Inn Express | 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, FL 32926 | Holiday Inn Express Cocoa negotiated rate link | $129.95 standard / $149.95 extended |
Holiday Inn Express – Melbourne | 2255 Coastal Lane, Melbourne, FL 32904 | Holday Inn Express Melbourne negotiated rate link | $119 standard / $139 jr. suites |
Holiday inn Express & Suites – Palm Bay | 1206 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 | Holday Inn Express & Suites Palm Bay negotiated rate link | $119 |
LaQuinta Inn & Suites – Melbourne | 4510 W. New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904 | https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/melbourne-florida/la-quinta-melbourne-palm-bay/overview | $109.00 |
Las Olas Beach Club | 1215 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937 | www.beachclubs.com | $1500 per week |
Melbourne All Suites Inn | 4455 W. New Haven Ave. Melbourne, FL 32904 | www.melbourneallsuitesinn.com | $75 |
Quality Inn-Titusville | 3655 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780 | https://www.choicehotels.com/florida/titusville/quality-inn-hotels/f1332 | $89 |
Quality Inn Palm Bay – Melbourne I-95 | 890 Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32905 | https://www.choicehotels.com/florida/palm-bay/quality-inn-hotels/flc21 | $80 |
Radisson Resort at the Port | 8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 | https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/booking/room-display?hotelCode=FLCOCOA&checkinDate=2020-07-26&checkOutDate=2020-08-07&adults%5B%5D=1&children%5B%5D=0&searchType=pac&promotionCode=AAUWIN | Suites $119, Standard $99 |
Residence Inn By Marriott | 8959 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920 | https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1592942499303&key=GRP&app=resvlinkl | $159 One- Bedroom King Suite, $199 Two- Bedroom King Suite |
Residence Inn By Marriott | 1430 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901 | https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1593035265447&key=GRP | $169 |