Get ready for an electrifying weekend at the Palmetto Classic in Florence, SC! Hosted by the prestigious AAU, this youth and high school basketball tournament promises exhilarating action and unforgettable moments on May 17-18, 2025. Located at 500 Barnes St, the event invites teams from all over to showcase their skills and compete in an atmosphere buzzing with energy and passion. Whether you're a rising star looking to make a name or a fan eager to witness future basketball legends, the Palmetto Classic is the place to be. Registration is now open, but slots are limited! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this dynamic event where athleticism meets ambition. Secure your team’s spot today and join us for a thrilling journey packed with heart-pounding games and impressive talent. The Palmetto Classic: where dreams take flight and champions shine! 

Palmetto Classic

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has been raising champions for more than a century. Since its inception in 1888, the AAU has set the standard for amateur sports in the United States with one goal in mind: “Sports For All, Forever.” It is more than a motto – it has been the focus and drive of AAU for 130 years and counting for sports in the United States and throughout the world.

One of the largest, non-profit, volunteer, multi-sport event organizations in the world, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs. The AAU philosophy of “Sports For All, Forever” is now shared by nearly 800,000 members and 150,000 volunteers across 50+ sports programs and 55 U.S. districts.

The AAU was founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sport. During its early years the AAU served as a leader in international sport representing the U.S. in the international sports federations. The AAU worked closely with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the Olympic games. In the late 1970's, the AAU reshifted its focus and efforts to providing sports programs for all participants of all ages beginning at the grassroots level.

In 1996, the AAU joined forces with Walt Disney World. Later that year, the AAU relocated its national headquarters to Orlando, Florida becoming one of two anchor tenants at what is now ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex (the Atlanta Braves being the other). More than 60 AAU national events are conducted annually at the ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex - featuring a new 300,000 square foot arena, 9,500 seat baseball stadium, baseball quadraplex, two indoor fieldhouses that accommodate hardwood courts, a softball diamondplex, youth baseball fields, a track and field complex and multi-purpose performance fields.

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