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The 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games will be held in Houston, Texas, bringing together young athletes from across the nation for a multi-sport competition. Set for late July, the event will feature various sports, including field hockey, with approximately 160 athletes expected to participate. The games aim to inspire camaraderie and promote sportsmanship among youth, while also providing a platform for rising talents to shine on a national stage.
Houston, Texas will host the prestigious 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games from July 28 to July 31, 2025. Recognized as the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States, the Games promise to deliver an exciting atmosphere filled with athletic competition and camaraderie among young athletes.
The field hockey competition is set to take place at Episcopal High School, located at 4650 Bissonnet St., Bellaire, Texas, 77401. Athletes will check in and have the opportunity to practice on Monday, July 28, before the official competition begins the following day. Matches will run from Tuesday, July 29 to Thursday, July 31, 2025. A special celebration honoring the athletes is scheduled for the same day as check-in, although specific details are yet to be determined.
Approximately 160 athletes are expected to participate in the field hockey events. The competition schedule for boys teams will commence with matches including the following time slots:
- 7:00 AM to 7:42 AM: Integrity, Hope
- 7:42 AM to 8:22 AM: Courage, Valor, Loyalty
Meanwhile, the boys teams will have matches scheduled as follows:
- 10:50 AM to 11:30 AM: Believe, Dream, Honor
- 11:30 AM to 12:10 PM: Trust, Justice, Pride
- 12:10 PM to 12:50 PM: United, Liberty
A diverse group of athletes, including young players from across the country, will compete in the Games. Notable participants include:
- Leila Abbas-Maurer (Miami Beach, FL)
- Kayleigh Abell (Walpole, MA)
- Lyla Abig (Chesterfield, VA)
- Josefina Acquarone (Key Biscayne, FL)
- Teagan Baker (Lewes, DE)
- And many more from different states.
Participants in the event must cover their own expenses, which include the AAU tournament fee of approximately $325, along with travel, housing, and food costs. Registration for athletes will remain open until Monday, July 7, 2025, and all interested competitors should register online via their USA Field Hockey Membership Account.
The AAU Junior Olympic Games are designed to emulate an Olympic-like environment, specifically for U-16 athletes, who will experience a multi-sport competition that promotes friendship and inspires them through interaction with peers. Typically, this national event attracts over 14,000 athletes and showcases top-tier talent across 20 different sports.
Houston’s selection as the host city emphasizes the importance of fostering youth athletics and the value placed on providing young sports enthusiasts an opportunity to shine on a national stage. The excitement around the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games is expected to draw significant attendance, drawing fans, family, and supporters eager to cheer on their local athletes.
As the host city, Houston will not only facilitate thrilling competition but also celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and community engagement that the AAU Junior Olympic Games have embodied for decades.
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Additional Resources
- USA Field Hockey: 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games
- Princeton Tigers: Libby Smith
- USA Field Hockey: 2025 Girls AAU JO Games Selections Announced
- Houston Chronicle: The Gordie Howe Houston Aeros Hockey
- MassLive: Newton North Field Hockey Upsets Natick
- Wikipedia: Junior Olympics
- Google Search: AAU Junior Olympic Games
- Google Scholar: Field Hockey in Youth Sports
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Field Hockey
- Google News: 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games
