Level 3 is only for unincorporated clubs and has the same benefits as Level 1 and Level 2. In addition the Club can become a subordinate under the AAU’s Group exemption program, making the entity a tax-exempt organization. Level 3 Clubs are eligible to accept tax-exempt donations directly. Level 3 Clubs must register online.

Level 2 is for incorporated or unincorporated clubs and has the same benefits a Level 1. In addition the Level 2 Club may host an AAU sanctioned event, other than practice, and may use the AAU name and trademarks for sanctioned events only.

Level 1 is for incorporated or unincorporated clubs who wish to participate in AAU events, vote at the appropriate district meetings and receive a practice sanction. This level club will not be able to host an AAU sanctioned event. Level 1 Clubs may not use trademarks of the AAU except to say the club is a member of the AAU.

Any Club wishing to host an AAU sanctioned event, other than practice, will need to join Club Level 2. Any Club wishing to join Club Level 3, which allows the Club to become a 501(C) 3 recognized subordinate of the AAU and receive tax-exempt donations, must join online. There will be no refunds if the Club has already joined.

No Club, incorporated or unincorporated, may use the name AAU or any derivative thereof in its Club’s legal name.

Club Contacts listed on the Club Application are NOT AUTOMATICALLY AAU MEMBERS, and must purchase an individual membership after submitting the Club form.