Jun 08, 2026
We are excited to share the success of AAU Junior Olympic Games Qualifying events from our districts around the country. Athletes are competing at AAU Flag Football tournaments with a chance to earn a spot in Des Moines, Iowa for the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Over the weekend, Minnesota AAU hosted its first qualifying event. The event was a huge success and saw the addition of Orlando Magic basketball star, Jalen Suggs, as he took in some of the action with the athletes.

Tournament results:
14U Champions: Phenom Elite
13U Champions: Phenom Elite
13U Runner-Up: Westside JSizzles
11U Champions: Fadesss Fighters
11U Runner-Up: NWC Rangers Gold
10U Champions: Phenom Elite
10U Runner-Up: Westside JSizzles
9U Champions: Westside JSizzles
9U Runner-Up: Fadesss Fighters
8U Champions: Twin City PlayMakers
8U Runner-Up: Phenom Elite
Additional Teams That Qualified for the AAU Junior Olympic Games
11U:
• Westside JSizzles Sharpley
• MPLS Kings
10U:
• Iowa Xtreme Silver
• Fadesss Fighters
9U:
• Phenom Elite 8U
• Phenom Elite 9U
At large Bids:
11u WESTSIDE JSIZZLES
12u fadesss fighters
12u phenom Elite
Congratulations to all of the qualifying teams and good luck to all others who are set to compete. We can't wait to see you at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Iowa!