Special Events

Check out the Rochester Honkers Baseball Club. The Honkers are the 5-time Champs of the Northwoods League, one of the country's premier summer collegiate baseball leagues. More information on the Rochester Honkers can be found at www.rochesterhonkers.com. AAU players who wear their team jersey, warm-up or shirt will get in free. Contact us for more information

Team check-in and practices. Check-in will take place at the Mayo Civic Center (MCC). Merchandise, ticket sales and concessions will all be in full swing at MCC on this day. Practices will be held at the National Volleyball Center (NVC) & Century High School. Address to these sites can be found on the "Venues" tab. The Hot Shot Contest will be held at NVC from 10 AM - 3 PM. All team members who are staying at one of the tournament hotels are eligible to participate. Click here for more info on the Hot Shot Contest.

Coaches meeting will be held in the Mayo Civic Center - Presentation Hall. One representative from each team must be present at this meeting.

Staging for Opening Ceremony will be held in the Mayo Civic Center - Auditorium. All players and coaches should be present for this. The pin exchange will also be conducted during this staging process. Please arrive on time, you won't want to miss it.

Opening Ceremony will be held in the Mayo Civic Center - Arena. All teams in Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 will be introduced. The finals for the Hot Shot Competition will be held during Opening Ceremony. Charde Houston from the MN Lynx will also welcome teams and fans to the event. The tournament will be officially opened by the AAU Girls Basketball Commissioner.

The Player Party will begin right after Opening Ceremony in the park adjacent to the Mayo Civic Center. Food and beverages will be served and free of charge to all players and coaches. Additioinal food and beverage will be for sale for family members and other team supporters. Entertainment will also be provided.