Planning Tools | AAU Boy's Basketball | ESPN Wide World of Sports

The AAU is proud to host the Boys Spring and Summer Basketball Events at the ESPN Wide World of Sport Complex for the 2013 season.

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Schedule

EVENT NAME	DATES*
Easter Classic	March 29-31
Spring Classic	April 19-21
Boys and Girls Memorial Day Classic	May 24-27
10th Grade Div II National Championship	July 11-16
8th Grade Div I National Championship	July 11-17
8th Grade Div II National Championship	July 13-18
8th Grade Super Showcase	July 17-20
9th Grade Super Showcase	July 17-20
12th Grade National Championship	July 19-22
10th Grade Super Showcase	July 19-23
11th Grade Super Showcase – Silver	July 19-23
10th Grade Div I National Championship	July 23-28
11th Grade Super Showcase- Gold	July 24-28
11th Grade National Championship	July 24-29
3rd Grade Div I National Championship	July 28-August 2
Boys & Girls Back to School Classic	August 1-4

*All Dates are subject to change per AAU. Please visit aauboysbaketball.org for the most up to date information.

Team Parent Reception

Your team’s planner and a Guest are invited to attend an optional welcome reception designed to help you maximize your role and team experience. It will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill at 9:00 am on the following dates:

Saturday, May 25, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013

To register for the Team Parent Reception, RSVP to TWDC.PlanDisney@disney.com

Make sure to specify which date you would like to attend as well as your name, your Guest’s name (if applicable), team name and sport.

Hotels

AAU is excited to announce Anthony Travel has been selected as the Official Housing Provider for all AAU Orlando events beginning in 2013!

What does this mean for you? Special rates, outstanding customer service, and an overall greater travel experience than in years past.

What does this mean for you? Special rates, outstanding customer service and an overall greater travel experience than in years past.

Booking through Anthony Travel is easy. AnthonyTravel.com offers participants a 24-hour, one-stop shop for all travel arrangements, including a wide variety of discounted hotel and resort options. As a full-service travel agency, Anthony Travel can also assist with air travel and car/van rentals. Looking to explore Walt Disney World® Resort following competition? Anthony Travel can get you there, too, with specially-priced Theme Park Tickets, exclusive to AAU Basketball participants and fans.

During events, guests will have access to a 24-hour assistance phone number for any travel-related issues that may arise on site. Anthony Travel and its team of sports travel experts are dedicated to making your team's stay in Orlando a special one. Through its long-standing relationship with Walt Disney World® and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World® Resort, Anthony Travel's experience in Orlando-area event travel is unmatched in the industry.

Hotel accommodations are now available and guests can book online at AnthonyTravel.com, 24 hours a day, or by calling (866) 796-5222, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.

AAU and Anthony Travel look forward to serving you in 2013, putting you in the middle of the magic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World® Resort!

Theme Parks

For information on purchasing Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets please contact Anthony Travel at (866) 796-5222.

Disney's Magical Express

Save your energy for the big game, not worrying about luggage and transportation. The latest innovation in Disney's legendary commitment to service and convenience - Disney's Magical Express - offers the perfect game plan for a hassle free arrival. This exclusive complimentary* shuttle and luggage delivery service conveniently takes you from the airport directly to your Disney Resort. It's the hassle free benefit that allows you to arrive at your event relaxed and stress-free.

For more information about Disney's Magical Express, please contact 407-939-7810 option #3.

* Disney's Magical Express is only available to and from Walt Disney World® owned and operated resorts.

Competition Venues

HP Field House & Jostens® Center

Off Site Venues will also be used for this event.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex policies and guest information

Driving directions

Directions & Maps

If you're traveling by car, it's easy to find the Walt Disney World® Resort and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. We're located southwest of Orlando, off Interstate 4 (I-4), west of the Florida Turnpike. Routes from some major US cities:

Atlanta, GA: I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Boston, MA: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Chicago, IL: I-65 South to I-24 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Columbia, SC: I-26 East to I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Dallas, TX: I-20 East to I-49 South to I-10 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Hilton Head Island, SC: US 278 West to I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

New Orleans, LA: I-10 East to I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike South toward Orlando to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

New York, NY: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Raleigh, NC: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

Washington, DC: I-95 South to I-4 West to Walt Disney World® Resort - Exit 65 to Wide World of Sports

For more information, visit the Directions page.

Complex Admission

All spectators are required to purchase admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for either an individual daily admission or a length-of-event (LOE) pass that is valid for all days of the team's stay. LOE and daily admission tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable, regardless of number of days your team competes.

Daily admission: $16.00 (ages 10 & older) $11.00 (ages 3-9)
There is no charge for children under age 3

Guest Information

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Guest Information and Policies

Transportation

To assist you and your team with rental car needs, the AAU works with several preferred providers that offer great rates to AAU Members in the Central Florida area. The companies listed have the ability to help you in the Orlando area. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.