AAU National JO Information

For those attending the AAU JO, I'm going to use this post to collect any pertinent information.

Travel Plans:

My current plan to to drive to Des Moines on Saturday the 29th and leave the morning of August 3rd (Thursday). Unfortunately I will miss Aria throwing turbo jav on Friday.

Bibs, Wrist Band & Swag Pick-up:

I will pick up my coaches credentials and the bibs, wrist bands & swag for Maggie and Joe first thing Sunday morning before heading over for Zoe throwing shot in the pentathlon. Let me know when Maggie and Joe get into town and we'll make arrangements to get them to you.

Practice Location in Des Moines:

Valley High School (1099 39th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266)

We've had good luck the last 3 trips to Des Moines with availability here and it's just far enough away from the stadium to not be too crowded. Circles are on the west side of the stadium with a large field for javelin. There is a parking lot off 39th Street at the school on the north side of the circles.

Practices are tentatively scheduled for 6:00-8:00 on Sun-Tues evenings. Let me know if you are planning to come and what events. Based on that, I will schedule the specific event times.

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