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Getting Started in AAU SportsGo to www.aausports.org and click on JOIN AAU and Create a User AccountPurchase your AAU Individual Non Athlete membership- All Athletes and Non Athletes (coaches, volunteers, officials) must beindividual members of the AAU. Background screens are conducted for all adult members of the AAU. You must have an activeNon Athlete or Adult Athlete Membership to purchase a club membership. Applied status or pending memberships are notacceptable. For more information, visit the news story for more information.Non Athlete memberships are 18. The additional 2, covers an extended benefit (AB) membership which extends coveragewhen participating in non-AAU events. For complete information on insurance, visit www.aausports.org and click on the FindInsurance Info in the Gray Quick Links Box.AAU Club Membership- Each organization must be a registered AAU Club. You can have more than one team within the sameclub. Club membership can be completed instantly online at www.aausports.org click on Member Login. Login to your account,on the dashboard page click on Club Application; then you will see a description and benefits for each club level.Youth club membership fees are 30 (Club Level 1), 60 (Level 2), or 300 (Level 3). Club membership is valid September 1 toAugust 31.Sign up your club/team/organization’s members! Youth athlete membership is 16 per athlete. Non-athlete (coach, volunteer,official) membership is 18. A benefit of AAU membership is sports accident and general liability coverage. For an additional 2, participants can purchase an extended benefit (AB) membership which extends coverage when participating in non-AAUevents. For complete information on insurance, visit www.aausports.org and click on the Find Insurance Info in the Gray QuickLinks Box.All AAU Non-Athletes will also be required to obtain PCA Double-Goal Coach training and certification. The AAU NationalOffice is happy to announce to its members, that this Coaches' Education is FREE for all AAU Non -Athletes. This excitingprogram is MANDATORY for all AAU Non-Athletes and will be administered by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). Please visitwww.aausports.org and click on the Positive Coaching Alliance Text under the Resources tab drop down menu to start theMANDATORY AAU/PCA coaches’ educational course. Membership may be revoked from non -athletes who do not completecourse prior to competition.Know your Insurance benefits!Your club and individual members are covered by both Sports Accident and General Liability. There must be a clubmembership for the organization and EVERYONE participating must have an individual AAU Athlete or Non Athletemembership. Please visit www.aausports.org and click on “FIND INSURANCE INFO” in the gray quick links box for acomprehensive explanation of the entire insurance program as well as information on the AAU insurance certifi cate program.1.Hosting AAU Tournaments and Leagues – Licensed Event (Event Sanction)As an AAU Club Level 2 or 3, you can apply for a licensed event to host your own tournaments or leagues. Licensed event feesare 50 for a youth event per day maxing out at 350 (Fees Cap after a maximum of 7 days). Visit our website www.aausports.org,click on Licensed event text (right side of screen, dark grey box with yellow letters) to submit a licensed event application or formore information on licensing an event with the AAU.Licensing your event with AAU has many benefits. The resources of a multi-million dollar organization while maintaining administrative control of your event The AAU nationally recognized brand and logo Multi-million dollar insurance program Marketing opportunities with AAU members AAU ribbons, medals and banners Established and recognized sport rules Local and national websites to promote your event Convenient online servicesWhile submitting your licensed event you can also request Event Third Party Certificates for your facilities if they require them(fees apply).*NOTE: Starting in 2014 AAU has updated our language from Event Sanction to Licensed Event.2.Local District DirectorsYour local District Director can provide you with additional information regarding other teams and tournaments in your area. Ifthere is not a Director in your area and you are interested in developing a program in your District, please contact the AAUNational Office at 407-934-7200. Also, visit the sport specific website for your sport by going to www.aausports.org and clickingyour sport from the drop-down menu.3.Insurance and Insurance Certificate ProgramAs an AAU registered Club you have access to our insurance certificate program. This program offers a verification ofinsurance for the club, third party practice, event, extended benefit and sponsor certificates. Please visitwww.aausports.org and click on FIND INSURANCE INFO in the gray quick links box for comprehensive explanation of theentire insurance program as well as information on the AAU insurance certificate program.

AAU YOUTH ATHLETE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONMembership cards are emailed only or may be printed after processing atwww.aausports.orgAAU Membership Year is September 1 to August 31Use Legal NameFirstMiddleStreet AddressLastCityApplication DateCountyStatePrimary PhoneBirth Date (MM/DD/YYYY)E-Mail Address Required, Membership cards are emailed or may be printed after processing at www.aausports.orgGender Club Code (if Known)ZipClub Name (if Known)Male FemaleSportBy paying or authorizing payment of my annual membership dues, I certify that: this application is correct in every material aspect, including butnot limited to my (street) address and birth date. The Applicant agrees to be bound by the AAU Code, including all AAU Policies, which areavailable for review on the AAU Web site at www.aausports.orgIf athlete/prospective member is a minor, the person completing this Application represents that he/she has the athletes parent’s or guardian’sconsent for the athlete to become an AAU Member.Member’s Signature or Signature of person completing this applicationDateYOUTH PROGRAM - (All Sports)Track & Field, X Country, Multi EventsBadmintonBaseballBoys BasketballGirls BasketballBaton TwirlingBowlingCheerleadingChinese Martial ArtsCricketDanceDivingField HockeyFishingRegular Membership SoccerSoftballSport StackingSurfingSwimmingTable TennisTackle FootballTaekwondoTarget ShootingTennisTrampoline & TumblingVolleyballWater PoloWeightliftingWrestlingFlag FootballFootball-CheerFutsalGirls & Women’s Flag nline & IceJudoJump RopeKarateLacrossePickleballPowerlifting 14.00orExtended Benefit Membership* 16.00Youth Program consists of athletic participation for ages as defined by AAU Youth sport rules.Youth Membership allows participation and insurance coverages in any and all AAU youth sports.* Extended Benefit Membership includes additional insurance coverage in certain programs as defined by AAU.Make check payable to AAU.Mail application and fees to:AAU HeadquartersP.O. Box 22409Lake Buena Vista, FL 328305/30/17

AAU NONATHLETE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONMembership cards are emailed only or may be printed after processing at www.aausports.orgAAU Membership Year is September 1 to August 31.You must provide your full Legal Name*First*Middle*Last*Street Address*City*Application Date*State*Primary Phone*Zip*Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY)*E-Mail Address Required, Membership cards are emailed or may be printed after processing at www.aausports.org*Gender Club Code (if known)Club Name (if known)*Check Primary Program Female*Sport Youth ProgramIf you work with ages 1 to 20 Adult ProgramIf you work with ages 21 to 99*HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY(check one) Yes No*HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A SEX OFFENSE(check one) Yes No*YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.MaleSS #By paying or authorizing payment of my annual membership dues, I certify that: 1) I have never been convicted of any sexoffense nor felony; or, if so, I must apply for membership (and receive approval) through the AAU National Office; and, 2) thisapplication is correct in every material aspect, including but not limited to my name, (street) address, birth date, social securitynumber and email. The Applicant agrees to be bound by the AAU Code, including all AAU Policies, which are available for reviewon the AAU Web site at www.aausports.org .*Member’s Signature*This information is required; no application can be processed without all requiredinformation.YOUTH PROGRAM (If you work with ages 1 to 20)*DateRegular Membership Extended Benefit Membership * 16.00or 18.00NON-ATHLETE – ALL SPORTS- Example: Administrator, Bench Personnel,Coach, Instructor, Manager, Official, Team Leader, Tournament Director, Volunteer, Other.*Extended Benefit Membership includes additional insurance coverage in certain programs, as defined by AAU.ADULT PROGRAM (If you work with ages 21 to 99)Regular Membership 16.00Extended Benefit Membership *or 18.00NON–ATHLETE – ALL SPORTS – Example: Administrator, Bench Personnel,Coach, Instructor, Manager, Official, Team Leader, Tournament Director, Volunteer, Other.Make check payable to AAU.Mail application, consent form and fees to:AAU HeadquartersP.O. Box 22409Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830Membership cards are emailed only or may be printed after processing at www.aausports.orgMemberships may take 5-10 days to process from date received.PLEASE NOTE: DISCLOSURE AND BACKGROUND AUTHORIZATIONFORM ATTACHED MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH THISAPPLICATION.Revised 08/09/12

DISCLOSURE AND AUTHORIZATION[IMPORTANT -- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING AUTHORIZATION]DISCLOSURE REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONThis form must be completed by the person whose signature is affixed to thisDisclosure and Consent/Authorization.The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc. ("AAU") may obtain information about you from a thirdparty reporting agency (an agency that performs criminal background checks) for membership purposes and topermit you to volunteer with/for the AAU. Thus, you may be the subject of one or more criminal backgroundchecks/reports. Criminal background reports may contain information regarding your criminal history, socialsecurity verification, or other background checks. The AAU will not request your credit history. The scope ofthis notice and authorization is all-encompassing, allowing the AAU to obtain from any outside organization allmanner of criminal background reports now and throughout the term of your membership to the extent permittedby law.AAU will obtain criminal background reports on all adult members and/or adult applicants on (approximately) anannual basis. If you purchase a multi-year membership, your consent herein will remain in effect throughout yourmembership. AAU may obtain criminal background reports on all multi-year members at or around the start ofeach new year of a multi-year membership and/or at such other times throughout your membership as may bepermitted by law in the sole discretion of the AAU. As a result of all of the foregoing, you should carefullyconsider whether to exercise your right to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any criminal backgroundreport acquired by the AAU.ACKNOWLEDGMENT, AUTHORIZATION & RELEASEI acknowledge receipt of the DISCLOSURE REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDINVESTIGATION and certify that I have read and understand the document(s). I hereby authorize theobtaining of criminal background checks/reports by the AAU at any time after receipt of this authorizationand throughout my membership, if applicable. To this end, I hereby authorize, without reservation, anylaw enforcement agency, administrator, state or federal agency, institution, school or university (public orprivate), or information service bureau, to furnish any and all background information requested by First AdvantageScreening Solutions Inc., P.O. Box 105108, Atlanta, GA 30348-5108,1-800-845-6004,another outside organization acting on behalf of the AAU, and/or the AAU itself. First Advantage ScreeningSolutions Privacy Policy can be accessed at privacypolicy http://fadv.com/terms.aspx. I agree that afacsimile ("fax"), electronic or photographic copy of this Authorization, including my electronicsignature, shall be as valid as an/the original.I acknowledge that my membership and the opportunity to volunteer/participate with the AAU is contingent uponthe AAU's approval after reviewing the criminal background checks/reports obtained by AAU as well as mycontinued adherence to AAU's policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. I hereby release,indemnify, save and hold harmless the AAU and its officers, directors, members, employees, attorneys, andagents from any and all liability, claims, or demands by me or my heirs and/or representatives arising out of anycriminal background checks/ reports obtained and/or used by the AAU in connection with both my application formembership and/or to volunteer with/for the AAU and any resulting membership with and/or volunteer servicesto/for the AAU.Last Name First MiddleSignature: Date:

Para informacion en espanol, visite www.ftc.gov/credit o escribe a la FTC Consumer ResponseCenter, Room 130-A 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting ActThe federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumerreporting agencies. There are many types of consumer reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such asagencies that sell information about check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records). H ere is a summary of yourmajor rights under the FCRA. For more information, including information about additional rights, go to www.ftc.gov/credit orwrite to: Consumer Response Center, Room 130 -A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.20580.You must be told if information in your file has been used against you. Anyone who uses a credit report or another type of consumerreport to deny your application for credit, insurance, or employment – or to take another adverse action against you – must tell you,and must give you the name, address, and phone number of the agency that provided the information.You have the right to know what is in your file. You may request and obtain all the information about you in the files of aconsumer reporting agency (your “file disclosure”). You will be required to provide proper identification, which may includeyour Social Security number. In many cases, the disclosure will be free. You are entitled to a free file disclosure if:a person has taken adverse action against you because of information in your credit report;you are the victim of identity theft and place a fraud alert in your file; your file contains inaccurate information as a result of fraud;you are on public assistance; you are unemployed but expect to apply for employment within 60 days.In addition, by September 2005 all consumers will be entitled to one free disclosure every 12 months upon request from eachnationwide credit bureau and from nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies. See www.ftc.gov/credit for additionalinformation.You have the right to ask for a credit score. Credit scores are numerical summaries of your credit-worthiness based on informationfrom credit bureaus. You may request a credit score from consumer reporting agencies that create scores or distribute scores used inresidential real property loans, but you will have to pay for it. In some mortgage transactions, you will receive credit score informationfor free from the mortgage lender.You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. If you identify information in your file that is incomplete orinaccurate, and report it to the consumer reporting agency, the agency must investigate unless your dispute is frivolous. Seewww.ftc.gov/credit for an explanation of dispute procedures.Consumer reporting agencies must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information. Inaccurate,incomplete or unverifiable information must be removed or corrected, usually within 30 days. However, a consumer reportingagency may continue to report information it has verified as accurate.Consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information. In most cases, a consumer reporting agency may notreport negative information that is more than seven years old, or bankruptcies that are more than 10 years old.Access to your file is limited. A consumer reporting agency may provide information about you only to people with a valid need -usually to consider an application with a creditor, insurer, employer, landlord, or other business. The FCRA specifies those with avalid need for access.You must give your consent for reports to be provided to employers. A consumer reporting agency may not give out informationabout you to your employer, or a potential employer, without your written consent given to the employer. Written consent generally isnot required in the trucking industry. For more information, go to www.ftc.gov/credit.You may limit “prescreened” offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report. Unsolicited“prescreened” offers for credit and insurance must include a toll-free phone number you can call if you choose to remove your nameand address from the lists these offers are based on. You may opt-out with the nationwide credit bureaus at 1-888-5- OPTOUT (1-888567-8688).You may seek damages from violators. If a consumer reporting agency, or, in some cases, a user of consumer reports or a furnisher ofinformation to a consumer reporting agency violates the FCRA, you may be able to sue in state or federal court.Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have additional rights. For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/credit.

States may enforce the FCRA, and many states have their own consumer reporting laws. In some cases, you may have more rightsunder state law. For more information, contact your state or local consumer protection agency or your state Attorney General. Federalenforcers are:TYPE OF BUSINESS:CONTACT:Consumer reporting agencies, creditors and others not listedbelow.Federal Trade Commission:Consumer Response Center – FCRAWashington, DC 205801-877-382-4357National banks, federal branches/agencies of foreign banks(word “National” or initials “N.A.” appear in or after bank’s name)Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyCompliance Manage

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