AOC Media Centre - 2013 AYOF

Guy Hamilton - Rugby SevensAustralian Youth Olympic Festival competitor Guy Hamilton talks about rugby sevens. The AYOF 2013 will run in Sydney from January 16 - 20. All events are free including sevens which will run on 18-19 January at St Ignatius College, Lane Cove.

Jack Tuttle - AYOF Rugby SevensAustralian Youth Olympic Festival competitor Jack Tuttle talks about rugby sevens. The AYOF 2013 will run in Sydney from January 16 - 20. All events are free! For more information visit: http://ayof2013.olympics.com.au/

AYOF Ambassador Jessica FoxLondon 2012 Olympic Games silver medallist Jessica Fox attended the AOC’s 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launch event at Sydney Olympic Park on the 27th November, 2012.

AYOF Ambassador Murray SteartLondon 2012 Olympic Games gold medallist Murray Stewart attended the AOC’s 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launch event at Sydney Olympic Park on the 27th November, 2012.

Basketball 3x3Players from the NSWIS basketball program demonstrate 3x3 basketball format at the AOC’s 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launch event at Sydney Olympic Park on the 27th November, 2012.

Basketball On ShowLauren Jackson gets the ball rolling for the start of the 3x3 basketball demonstration at the AOC’s 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launch event at Sydney Olympic Park on the 27th November, 2012.

AOC President John CoatesAOC President John Coates launches the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the 50 days to go event held at Sydney Olympic Park on the 27th November, 2012.

Powerhouse AttendanceKristina Keneally, basketball star Lauren Jackson and Michael Knight attended the AOC’s 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launch that was held at Sydney Olympic Park on the 27th November, 2012.

AYOF Ambassador Matthew MitchamBeijing 2008 Olymic Games gold medallist Matthew Mitcham attended the AOC’s 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launch that was held at Sydney Olympic Park on the 27th November, 2012.

2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launchTo mark 50 days to go until the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival the AOC hosted a launch event at Sydney Olympic Park. AOC President John Coates and superstars Lauren Jackson (basketball), Matthew Mitcham (diving), Jessica Fox (canoe/kayak - slalom) and Murray Stewart (canoe/kayak - sprint) threw their support behind the AYOF and there was a demonstration of basketball 3x3 with athletes from the NSW Institute of Sport.

2013 AYOF launched in styleThe launch of the 2013 AYOF has been held at Sydney Olympic Park 50 days out from the start of the Festival. Matt Mitcham, Jess Fox, Lauren Jackson and Murray Stewart were all on hand to kick start the event.

2013 Australian Youth Olympic FestivalThe 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival is coming to Sydney from January 16-20. The free event will feature 1700 athletes from 30 countries competing in 17 sports.

From AYOF gold to Olympic podium: Annette EdmondsonAnnette Edmondson claimed gold at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival before winning bronze in London in the women's Omnium.

AYOF star to Olympic Champion: Matt MitchamMatt Mitcham pulled off the highest scoring dive in Olympic history to win gold at the Beijing Games. The AYOF was a part of Mitcham's rise to the top of the diving world.

Kim Crow: From AYOF to London gloryHaving competed at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in athletics, Kim Crow turned her attention to rowing where she won a silver and bronze medal at the 2012 London Games.

Emma Snowsill converts AYOF glory to Olympic goldEmma Snowsill claimed gold at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival before going on to before Australia's first Olympic Champion in triathlon.

2009 Australian Youth Olympic FestivalWith the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival fast approaching we take a look at some of the best bits of the 2009 AYOF.

Jess Fox AYOF ExperienceJess Fox went on to win a silver medal at the AYOF after experiencing her first Olympic experience at the AYOF.