AAU Memorial Day Classic - Sold Out FL - 2Easy Elite
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On Behalf of AAU Basketball,
We want to say thank you to all Players, Coaches, Directors, Administrators, Parents and Family members who made the choice to be with us for a fun and exciting weekend at the 2026 AAU Memorial Day Classic. There was over 680 teams participating from 14 states as well as one South American team from Chile.
Please tag us in all content from your experience this past weekend on Instagram and Facebook
@aaubasketball, @aaugirls_basketball, @aau_hoopdreams
Please look at our website for all upcoming AAU events.
AAU SPORTS
AAU Girls World Championships
D1-D3 - (June 26-28) - Knoxville, TN - 2nd-11th
AAU Boys World Championships
- D3 - (June 26-28) - Hampton, VA - 10u/4th - 17u/11th
- D1 & D2 - (July 2-5) - Orlando, FL - 14u/8th -19u/12th
- D1 & D2 - (July 6-9) - Orlando, FL - 7u/1st-13u/7th
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- All awards will be at Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports in the Advent Health Arena (courts 13-18)
Please enter on the first level through the main entrance and follow the signs to the awards area.
- Coaches, if you are to receive an award, you will get a slip from the scores table after the conclusion of the game. Please take your slip to the awards area and submit to AAU staff.
Gold Bracket Champion - 1st Place - Trophy & Medal.
Silver Bracket Champion - Medal
Bronze Bracket Champion - Medal
Happy Memorial Day!
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! PLEASE READ VERY IMPORTANT!
1. ROSTERS ARE LOCEKD!No write-ins. No changes. No additions.
2. Bench Personnel. Only players and coaches from that roster are allowed on the bench. 4 coaches max.
3. Disney Check-in. If you have not been to Disney yet, you need to do a quick check-in to submit your waivers and receive your player and athlete credentials. You CANNOT enter ESPN complex without it! Register at the NE Pavillion (Green Builiding) @ Disney ESPN WWS.
4. Schedule Updates. Please check the app “AAU Basketball” throughout the day for the most recent updates.
5. Players need BOTH bags tags and ESPN cards to enter both facilities.
6. NO BASKETBALLS! Please do not bring personal balls. They will be confiscated by facility officials.
7. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FIGHTING. Please continue to focus on sportsmanship and competing. Let the Officials officiate. Coaches Coach. Players play!
8. Parking at OCCC is at North Concourse.
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We are excited for games to start. Below are some quick reminders for the event. PLEASE READ. NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.
1.SCHEDULE UPDATE Please check the app called “AAU Basketball” for all schedule updates. Do NOT go off of screen shots in team group chats or text messages.
2. PARKING. Please arrive at least 2 hours before your scheduled games. Traffic around Disney and the Orange County Convention Center will be heavy due to additional events going on in the arena. Please plan accordingly for traffic delays. Parking from venue to courts can take up to 15-30 minute walk.
3. ZERO FIGHTING POLICY. Subject to removal, suspension, forfeit, trespassing, arrest etc.. Final decisions will be at Tournament Directors and Venue Officials discretion.
4. NO BASKETBALLS. AAU will provide all balls for warm-ups and games. Both venues do not allow in personal basketballs.
5. BRING YOUR OWN WATER if you play at OCCC. There are no water coolers available on the courts.
6. TEAM MEDIA. Must be registered as coaches/Admin on your roster and have an AAU Membership. They will receive coaches’ credentials and allowed to film courtside.
6. ROSTERS. 15 players 4 coaches per roster. Players can play with ONLY ONE organization. (i.e Florida Fire). Players CANNOT play in different skills levels within the same age/grade division. (i.e. 11u/5th grade D1 and 11U/5TH D2).
7. Waivers.
Print, Sign & Bring ENTIRE DOCUMENT (meaning every page). It will not be accepted otherwise.
-Youth Waivers - every player listed. Coaches can sign for players
- Adult Waivers - must sign your own waiver. Cannot sign for another adult.
CLICK HERE
https://www.aausports.org/boys-basketball/2026-disney-classics/
8. Check-In. All coaches must pass through registration at Disney to get into the complex. Even if you played at OCCC first and check-in your team. You still have to come to Disney to register and turn in your waivers. Open Sat. 6am-6pm.
9. Social Media. Please enjoy and take advantage of this experience with your family, friend and teams. Share your content with us on social media using the AAU Memorial Day Logo. (Attached).
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Early Registration (OPTIONAL) but suggested
Friday (5/22) from 4pm-8pm EST.
ONLY at Disney ESPN WWS
If available, PLEASE check-in your teams to avoid long lines on Saturday. If your first game is at OCCC you can still check-in tomorrow at Disney. If you complete check-in Friday you will not be required to check in Saturday.
DISNEY ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS
700 S Victory Way, Orlando, FL 34747
Registration will be at the Northeast Pavilion (Green building) as you drive into the complex. LOOK for TALL YELLOW & BLUE AAU Feather flags outside.
ALL COACHES ON ROSTER ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK-IN
One coach can check-in the entire team and receive player credentials. Other coaches on roster can come at a later time but have to check-in to recieve credentials before entering the facility.
PLAYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COME TO CHECK-IN
Registration Check List
- MAX 15 players and 4 coaches per roster
- Full names players and coaches
- AAU membership ID
- Jersey numbers
- Adult waivers and Youth Waivers
Waivers
https://aausports.org/boys-basketball/2026-disney-classics/
Coaches must submit their own Adult Waiver. You cannot submit for other coaches. Coaches can sign Youth Wavier for athletes. Print, sign, bring with you. Must be all pages of document.
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Please check your Saturday (5/23) Team Game Schedules before registering
The “AAU BUILT DIFFERENT CAMP” brand is offering a series of FREE MINI CAMPS on SATURDAY ONLY at the Orange County Convention Center on Court #45.
Click on the ATTACHMENT BELOW to see the times for the different grades offered.
If you are playing at the Orange County Convention Center, here’s your chance to improve your game! It All Starts Here and It’s Always about Getting Better! Join AAU’s Director of Camps and Clinics, former college head coach, Jim Fox, who will be the facilitator for these mini camps on SATURDAY ONLY.
If you are a HEAD COACH, and your schedule allows, you can do a 45-minute session with your entire team, one-on-one with Coach Jim Fox. Only three (3) teams can take advantage of this offer, all on a first come-first serve basis.
IMPROVING YOUR GAME is what it’s all about! Remember, check your team schedule for availability to see if you can participate.
Respond to this email to register include the following:
-First and Last Name
-Phone Number
-Email
-Team Name
-Age/Grade
-Position
-Request training session
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Daily Tickets Prices
$23 - Adults (10yrs & up) - $19 - Kids (3yrs-9yrs)
CASHLESS! (TAP/INSERT TO PAY) ONLY
Tickets can ONLY be purchased at the gate
There are NO Length of Event Passes for this tournament.
There are ONLY DAILY TICKET ADMISSIONS for each facility.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE!
Where you play only gets you into that facility. You cannot purchase a ticket to Disney’s Complex and use that ticket to enter the OCCC. And vice versa. IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PARKING
Parking will be limited due to additional events being held inside the Disney ESPN Complex and the OCCC. Walk from parking lot to venue can take up to 30+ minutes. Please plan to arrive earlier than expected. Long lines anticipated.
Orange County Convention Center
Parking per vehicle is $20+ OR $40+ (oversized)
CASHLESS. (TAP/INSERT TO PAY) ONLY
- No Re-entry
- Parking tickets can be purchased at gate
- PARKING MAP in link
- Event will be held in the North Concourse
CLICK HERE
https://www.occc.net/attendee-parking
Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports
FREE Parking
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The schedule has officially been released! There will be three ways to access it.
1. VIA app called “AAU Basketball”
2. AAU Basketball landing page
3. Exposure Basketball landing page
(CLICK HERE)
https://aausports.org/boys-basketball/2026-disney-classics/
TIPS:
- Please download the app as the most convenient way to follow all updates such as schedule, scores, team standings and bracket play.
-DO NOT screenshot pictures from app as things may change as the tournament progresses.
IMPORTANT:
-Coaches, please PAY ATTENTION to your schedule each day!
- Alert your supporters to make sure they understand, PURCHASING A TICKET where you play only gets you in that facility.
You cannot purchase a ticket to play at Disney’s WWS and use that ticket to enter the OCCC. And vice versa, you cannot purchase a ticket at the OCCC and expect to gain entrance at Disney’s WWS. It WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
We are looking forward to seeing you all for a fun and exciting weekend. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
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All team media will be considered as coach/admin on your team. They must be listed on your roster and have an AAU membership. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE. They will recieve a coach’s credential allowing them court access to cover your team. 4 Coaches max per roster.
Any unlisted media personnel will be expected to pay the spectator admission at the door and must stay in the spectator area, especially at Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports.
If you want any of your content to be shared or reposted on social media you must include the any of these AAU logo ("Memorial Day event" logo, "It All Starts Here" logo, "AAU Girls" logo). Your team logo can be included as well.
Please tag/follow the pages below:
@aaubasketball
@aaugirls_basketball
@aau_hoopdreams
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Team Registration will be at both venues. All Coaches must check-in team prior to your first game. Where you play first is where you register.
PLAYERS are NOT REQUIRED to come to registration. However, they must meet with the coach to receive your credentials. Players cannot enter playing area without it.
If you check-in at OCCC first, whenever you play/coach at Disney ESPN WWS, you will need to do a quick check-in at Disney Northeast Pavillion to submit waivers and get credentials before you enter the Sports Complex.
- EARLY REGISTRATION (optional)
Friday (5/22) from 4pm-8pm EST.
ONLY at Disney ESPN WWS
DISNEY ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS
700 S Victory Way, Orlando, FL 34747
- Registration will be at the Disney Northeast Pavilion (Green building) as you drive into the complex. LOOK for TALL YELLOW & BLUE AAU Feather flags outside.
We encourage you to complete registration on Friday if you are available. This will help you avoid long lines on Saturday.
- MAIN REGISTRATION
Saturday (5/23) from 6am-6pm EST at BOTH LOCATIONS
Orange County Convention Center - North Concourse
9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- Registration will be in room N220 F and G.
In the North Concourse
Please arrive 2 hours prior to your first game to give yourself enough time to complete check-in.
ALL GAME play starts Saturday (5/23) at 8:50am EST. Everyone will play their first game on this day.
ALL COACHES on rosters are REQUIRED to come to registration to verify identity, confirm roster, receive credentials and submit waivers.
Registration Check List
- Max 15 players and 4 coaches
- Full names players and coaches
- AAU membership ID
- Jersey numbers
- Adult waivers and Youth Waivers
Roster link will be sent via email to primary contact of your team.
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Coaches & Directors,
All COACHES and ALL PLAYERS on your roster must have an AAU Membership to participate! We allow a max of 15 Players and 4 Coaches per roster.
Roster Links have been sent to the primary contact of your team. Please check your email to complete if you haven't already.
Deadline for all roster is Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 11:59pm est.
Roster must include:
- First and Last Name
- Jersey Number
- AAU ID Number
Please input AAU membership numbers into roster on Exposure to pre-verify athletes/coaches.
Next, please include the JERSEY NUMBERS FOR ALL PLAYERS. This is imperative, as we will be pre-printing score sheets before every game. Rosters will lock after your first game. If jersey numbers are incorrect to start the game, one technically foul shot may be accessed for every incorrect number.
Click Here to PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP
www.aausports.org/membership/
Coaches - Non-Athlete membership
Players - Athlete membership
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AAU Membership
This is an official AAU licensed event hosted by AAU Headquarters. AAU Memberships are REQUIRED to participate. We will verify at registration before game play.
15 players and 4 Coaches per roster.
LINK TO PURCHASE
https://aausports.org/membership/
Types of Memberships
- Non-Athlete (Coaches/Admin/Directors)
- Athlete (Players)
(Pay extra $2 for “extended Membership” providing AAU insurance in non-AAU licensed events as well)
!! IMPORTANT !!
- Non-Athlete Membership - After you apply on AAU website, Please complete secondary email from NCSI to process your background check. AAU membership will not go through without it. Allow 2-5 days for processing.
Athletes Memberships– typically instantaneous less than 24 hrs.
AAU Membership Cards will be received via email.
Memberships are valid from Sept 1 – Aug 31st.
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!! IMPORTANT !! ADULT & MINOR WAVIERS
Please read, print, sign and bring Adult and Minor Waivers
(CLICK HERE)
COACHES WAVIERS
YOUTH WAVIERS
https://aausports.org/boys-basketball/2025-disney-classics/
This is a requirement by the Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in order to participate in any events held specifically on Disney property. It's imperative that you print and sign waivers prior to the tournament start date.
A wavier must be signed for every active person on the roster. That includes first and last name for each COACH and every ATHELETE!
Yes you must bring all pages.
Youth Wavier - 5 pages
Adult Waiver - 4 pages
All waivers will be physically collected at registration. EACH COACH MUST TURN IN THEIR OWN WAVIER. YOU CANNOT TURN SUBMIT WAVIERS FOR OTHER COACHES.
Please print and sign ASAP to expedite your registration process the day of the tournament!
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AAU has provided all the best hotels near the Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports and the Orange County Convention Center. Please visit the link below to book all necessary reservations for your team, family, and friends.
Optional early registration will held Friday 4pm-8pm est at ESPN Disney Complex. All game-play will start Saturday as early as 8:50am est. and end as late as 7:00pm est. on Monday
THIS IS NOT A STAY TO PLAY EVENT!
AAU SPORTS HOTEL CLICK HERE
https://aausports.org/boys-basketball/2026-disney-classics/
Any questions or concerns about finding the best place to stay for your team, please contact:
AAU Sports Hotel
(866) 587- 4922
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FL - 2Easy Elite
All event related questions should be directed to AAU Basketball at aaubasketball@aausports.org or call 4079347200.