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May 05, 1999
Vol. 18. No. 05
Published by the Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka, California. HSRC is a non-profit community-based organization offering services for senior citizens, multi-generational families and caregivers.
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May 05, 1999 Vol. 18. No. 05 Published by the Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka, California. HSRC is a non-profit community-based organization offering services for senior citizens, multi-generational families and caregivers. |
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Senior Olympic Games
by Earl Johnson Senior Olympics are held throughout the year in every state with men and women (age 50+) participating in more than 25 different sporting events. Some of the events include Track & Field (the most popular), swimming, tennis, golf, basketball, softball, bowling, cycling, archery, road race, horseshoes, racquetball, badminton and table tennis. Nationwide, more than 600,000 seniors from all 50 states, Canada and Mexico take part in the competitions. All competitors compete by gender and age categories (five-year increments). You need not be an expert to participate in the Senior Games. All activities are open to beginners and novices, as well as accomplished athletes. Fitness at any age is what the games are all about. In addition to the events, Senior Games also usually contain social events, health fairs and various activities as well as a great way to meet people. They are a lot of fun! If you are 50 years of age or over, have a zest for life and fellowship, desire to enjoy good health and are interested in participating in future games, please telephone The National Senior Games Association at (225) 379-7337. E-mail nsga@idsmail.com The Masters The Masters level is devoted exclusively to track and field, long distance running, and race walking for men and women over age 30. Master meets are sanctioned by and sometimes sponsored by USATF (USA Track and Field) the national governing body for athletics in the US. Some are sponsored by individual, clubs or other senior organizations. A current USATF card ($12-$15 per year) is usually required to compete. Call 317-261-0500 for information, and they can give you the local number to contact for a card. There are no qualifying standards for most athletic events. A subscription to "The National Master News" is invaluable for information-it is the official world and US publication for the events. The NMN phone number is (818) 760-8983 for subscription rates. Web site: www.nationalmastersnews.com California Senior Games 1999-2000 May 29-June 12, Crown Valley Senior Olympics, Pasadena (626) 685-6754, contact Cynthia Vaughan June, California Senior Games, Sacramento, (916) 277-6094, Kitty Esposto July, Silicon Valley Classic, San Jose, (408) 297-0247, Dave Peyton August, Orange County Senior Games, (949) 499-7205, Ellen Turnbull September, San Diego Senior Olympics (619) 282-4350, Sandi Hill September, Far Nor Cal Senior Games, (530) 241-6000, Charlotte Whelchel October, Gold Coast Senior Games (805) 648-3035, Marcia Ortiz October, Napa Senior Games, (707) 255-1800, Ginny Mosher November, Southland Senior Olympics, Long Beach, (562) 570-3537, Toni Ford-Hixon February 2000, Running Springs Winter Games, (909) 867-3176, Harry Lund Spring 2000, Catalina Island Senior Games, (310) 510-1554, Scotty Logan
Earl Johnson is a 1998 Gold Medalist in Javelin and an avid Senior Games participant and fan. You can ask him questions through his e-mail address: travjav@msn.com. One-time article Copyright 1999 by Humboldt Senior Resource Center. |
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