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schedule of events and activities for the 36th Annual Golden Age Olympics.
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RULES & REGULATIONS1. All athletes must be 50 years of age or over to participate. Age is calculated as of the beginning date of the event. Events are open to all persons; there is no residency requirement. Some events may have additional fees as specified on the event description.
2. To be eligible to compete, participants must complete a registration form. Registration is invalid if form is NOT SIGNED. For events requiring a partner, both partners must complete registration forms. Participants are strongly encouraged to REGISTER EARLY to ensure your participation in the event of your choice.
3. Registration forms MUST be received at least one week prior to each event unless otherwise noted. This includes mail-in registration forms. No late or on-site registration will be accepted.
4. Each event must have more than three participants in order to award official 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals and individual/park points. An event having less than three participants is subject to being dropped from competition or combined with another age group.
5. Game time is forfeit time for all events.
6. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE RULES FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE EVENTS THEY ARE ENTERING. View rules for each event online at https://mcallen.box.com/gaorules
PARK VS. PARK COMPETITION Each RV Park will compete for a unique Park vs. Park Award. Points are awarded for placing in individual events. In team events, 75% of players must be from the same park to receive points.
OVERALL OLYMPIANIn addition to awards in individual events, points are awarded for participants finishing in first through third place. Overall Olympians are determined as the male and female participant with the most points. Participants finishing overall in first through third place will be awarded.
AWARD MEDALS Medals will be awarded at the end of each competition, whenever feasible. Results for some events may require extra time to tabulate in order to provide scoring accuracy. We kindly ask for your patience during this process. Photos can be viewed and ordered online at www.mcallenparks.net.
REGISTRATIONON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE REGISTER AT LEAST ONE
WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.
REGISTRATION IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD.
IN PERSON LARK COMMUNITY CENTER 2601 Lark Ave · 956-681-3340 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER 1921 N. 25th Street · 956-681-3350 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER 3401 Jordan Rd. · 956-681-3360 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ONLINE WWW.MCALLENPARKS.NET
BY MAIL McAllen Parks and Recreation ATTN: GAO 2016 P.O. Box 220 · McAllen, TX 78505
MAIL IN REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.
ENTRY FEE FIRST EVENT: $7.00 per person ALL EVENTS THEREAFTER: $5.00 each
All sales are final. Refunds or substituions are not applicable. Transfers between events are allowed prior to originial event date.
EVENT SHIRTST-shirts will ONLY be provided to participants in paid events. Additional shirts are available for $5.00 each.
EVENT RESULTS & PHOTOSView and download posted results online by visiting:
RESULTS - http://bit.ly/GAO2016RESULTSPHOTOS - http://bit.ly/GAO2016PHOTOS
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McAllen Travel Show McAllen Travel Show
Shuffleboard Singles
Shuffleboard Singles
Darts
Shuffleboard Singles
Shuffleboard Singles
Cribbage
Jigsaw Puzzles Hearts
Petanque
Billiards 8-BallWomen
Petanque Billiards 8-BallMen
Shuffleboard Doubles Petanque
Bowling Singles
Bean Bag Toss
Petanque
Suduko
Golf Shuffleboard Doubles Table Tennis
Pinochle Billiards 8-BallWomen Doubles
500 Card Billiards 8-Ball Men Doubles
Euchre
Disc Golf
Bake Off
Shuffleboard Doubles Bowling Team
Poker
Poker
Movie Screening
Duplicate Bridge Shuffleboard Doubles
Volleyball
Volleyball
ShuffleboardMixed Doubles
Bird-A-Thon
Billiards 9-BallWomen
Bike Tour
Washers
ShuffleboardMixed Doubles
Swimming
Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
Pickleball
BowlingDoublesMixed Doubles
Pickleball
Fishing Derby
Contract Bridge
The Great Chase
ShuffleboardMixed Doubles
Dance PartyCheer
Racewalk
Horseshoes Men 70+ Billiards 8-Ball Mixed Doubles
Raceway Thunder
Mini Golf
Walk & Talk
Awards Ceremony Event Wrap-UpMeeting
Event Make-Up Date
Event Make-Up Date
Darts
Jigsaw Puzzles
Horseshoes Women
Horseshoes Men 50-69
Billiards 9-Ball Men
Washers
500 CARD GAMEPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) Consult rules for tournament format.DATE: Wednesday, February 3TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center
BRIDGE (CONTRACT)PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L.DATE: Thursday, February 25TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
BRIDGE (DUPLICATE)PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. Rules. Amateur & Expert Divisions may apply.DATE: Thursday, February 11TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
CRIBBAGESINGLES (Men & Women)Total points after 6 rounds. DATE: Friday, January 22 TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center
EUCHREPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). Games will be 8 hands; Total points after 10 rounds. DATE: Friday, February 5TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center
HEARTSSINGLES (Men & Women Combined Category) Consult rules for tournament format.DATE: Wednesday, January 13TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center
PINOCHLEPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Total points after 8 rounds of 4 hands per round. DATE: Monday, February 1TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center
POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM)SINGLES. NEW Men & Women Separate Categories. Texas Hold’em.DATE: Tuesday, February 9FINALS: Wednesday, February 10TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center
BAKE-OFFSINGLES. Participants allowed one entry per category and can enter up to four categories per entry fee. NEW CATEGORIES! Sweet Bread, Yeast Bread, Cupcakes, Bars, Cakes, Cookies, Cream Pies, Fruit Pies. DATE: Saturday, February 6TIME: Dessert Drop-Off 10 a.m. -11 a.m. Judging 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dessert Pick-Up 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.PLACE: McAllen Public Library
BEAN BAG TOSSDOUBLES. (Men, Women or Mixed)DATE: Saturday, January 23TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center
BIRD-A-THONTEAM. A variation of “The Big Sit”- the object is to tally as many bird species as can be seen or heard within an allotted time period in one location. Awards determined by Best Overall Count and bonus points added for “Golden Bird” Sightings.DATE: Monday, February 15TIME: 8:30 a.m.PLACE: McAllen Nature Center
JIGSAW PUZZLESTEAM. (4 people). Complete up to a 1,000 piece puzzle within 3 hours. DATE: Tuesday, January 12 Thursday, January 14TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center
SUDUKOSINGLES. Put your puzzle and number skills to the test.DATE: Wednesday, January 27TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center
THE GREAT CHASETEAM. (Two Men & Two Women) Travel through McAllen and beyond figuring out clues, photographing the results and racing back to the finish line to win. Digital camera and memory card required.DATE: Thursday, February 25TIME: 10:00 a.m. start timePLACE: Westside Park (Ramiro Guerra Pavilion)
WASHERS SINGLES (Men & Women) Test your skills of accuracy, determination and a little luck.DATE: Wednesday, February 17 TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center NOTE: Each category (Men & Women) requires a 10 person minimum.
FISHING DERBYPut your fishing skills to the test and reel in a big one! Bring your own rod & bait. Total length of top four fish caught. Freshwater catfish and bass.DATE: Wednesday, February 24TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: McAllen Convention Center
MINI GOLF PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Teams will play two rounds of 18 holes. Additional on-site fee applies. See below.DATE: Thursday, March 3TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: The Zone Action ParkFEE: $4.95 per person (on-site)
RACEWAY THUNDERSINGLES (Men & Women) Test your driving skills. Drive two vehicles for time over four laps per time trial. Additional on-site fee applies. See below.DATE: Thursday, March 3TIME: Heat 1 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Heat 2 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Competitors may indicate their preferred time.PLACE: The Zone Action ParkFEE: $3.99 per person (on-site)
BILLIARDS 8-BALL SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Double Elimination. Two out of three games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions may apply based on enrollment. DOUBLES & MIXED: Alternate partner shot SINGLES Women Tuesday, Jan. 19 10:30 a.m. Men Thursday, Jan. 21 10:30 a.m.DOUBLES Women Tuesday, Feb. 2 10:30 a.m. Men Thursday, Feb. 4 10:30 a.m.MIXED Tuesday, March 1 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen
BILLIARDS 9-BALL SINGLES. Double Elimination. Three (3) out of five (5) games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions will apply based on enrollment.SINGLES Women Tuesday, Feb. 16 10:30 a.m. Men Thursday, Feb. 18 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen
BOWLING SINGLES, DOUBLES, MIXED DOUBLES & TEAM. Team series - Five (5) people with a minimum of two (2) men and two (2) women. Participants allowed to play only in ONE doubles division. Flighted bowling averages. Additional on-site fee applies. See below.SINGLES Tuesday, January 26TEAM Tuesday, February 9DOUBLES Tuesday, February 23MIXED Tuesday, February 23TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Flamingo Bowl FEE: $4 per person per event
DARTSTEAM (2 Men & 2 Women) Each match includes 2 games of Cricket (men & women), 4 games of mixed cricket, 2 games of 301 (men & women), 4 games of mixed 301.DATE: Thursday, January 14 Friday, January 15TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort
DISC GOLFSINGLES. Also known frisbee golf, in this flying disc game players throw a flying disc at a target. The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc.DATE: Friday, February 5TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Daffodil Park
GOLFTEAM. Four (4) Person Team (one of each gender minimum) Scramble (Best Ball); 18 Holes. Shotgun start.Additional on-site fee applies. See below.DATE: Thursday, January 28TIME: 8:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Golf CourseFEE: Additional $36 green fees per person
HORSESHOES SINGLES (Men & Women) Divisions based upon age and pitching percentage. If no percentage, go to Tropic Star M-TH from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. and pitch a qualifying round of 20 shoes. Submit results to Parks & Recreation Administration Office.DATE: MEN 70+ Monday, February 29 MEN 50-69 Wednesday, March 2 WOMEN Wednesday, March 2TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Tropic Star RV Resort PÉTANQUETEAM. (Mixed) One of Europe’s most popular outdoor games. DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 19, Wednesday, Jan. 20 Tuesday, Jan. 26, Wednesday, Jan. 27 TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort
PICKLEBALLDOUBLES. (Men, Women or Mixed) A racquet sport combining elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Age divisions may apply based on enrollment. DATE: Monday, February 22 Wednesday, February 24TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center
RACE WALKSINGLES. One-mile race walk competition. Men and Women compete separate. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.DATE: Saturday, February 27TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Nikki Rowe High School Track
SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Game consists of 20 frames. Games may be shortened to 16 frames depending on number of teams registered. Double Elimination. Expert and Amateur Divisions apply.DATE: Mondays & FridaysSINGLES Jan. 11, Jan. 15, Jan. 18, Jan. 22 DOUBLES Jan. 25, Jan. 29, Feb. 8, Feb. 12MIXED Feb. 15, Feb. 19, Feb. 22, Feb. 26TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Casa Del Sol RV Resort
SWIMMINGSINGLES. (Men & Women) Events: 25 yard Front Stroke, Back Stroke, Breast Stroke, and Side Stroke. Age divisions apply based on enrollment. Ribbons awarded for individual events. Medals awarded for overall events.DATE: Saturday, February 20TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Nikki Rowe High School Natatorium
TABLE TENNISSINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Eleven point game. Round Robin Tournament. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.DATE: Saturday, January 30TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Harlingen Community Center
VOLLEYBALLTEAM (8 people max) Double Elimination. Rally Scoring. Two (2) out of (3) Games.DATE: Friday, February 12 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center
CHEERTEAM (10 Cheerleaders max per park) PARK POINTS. Requirements group cheer, 1.5 minute group dance and costume.DATE: Friday, February 26TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center
MOVIE SCREENINGPARK POINTS. “AGE OF CHAMPIONS” Award-winning documentary following five competitors who compete for gold at the National Senior Olympics.DATE: Wednesday, February 10TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: McAllen Public Library
BIKE & BIRDING TOURPARK POINTS. Leisurely ride through the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. DATE: Wednesday, February 17TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State ParkFEE: A $3 person fee applies due at time of registration.
DANCE PARTYPARK POINTS. Grab your friends and neighbors for a fun dance party - moving and grooving to your favorite hits!DATE: Friday, February 26TIME: 10:00 a.m.* Event begins after the conclusion of the cheer competitionPLACE: Palm View Community Center
WALK & TALKPARK POINTS. Explore the beauty and history of McAllen’s newest park. Enjoy a leisure walk or take part in the Poker Walk Raffle.DATE: Friday, March 4TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Town Lake at Fireman’s ParkFEE: Two (2) non-perishable or canned food donation to the RGV Food Bank
Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission(956) 584-9156
Casa Del Sol RV Resort400 N Val Verde Rd. Donna(956) 464-2272
Eddy’s Taven & Social Club400 W Nolana Ave. McAllen(956) 687-8296
Daffodil Park4520 Daffodil Ave. McAllen(956) 681-3333
Flamingo Bowl3301 North 23rd St. McAllen (956) 686-1286
Harlingen Community Center201 East Madison Ave. Harlingen(956) 216-5291
McAllen Convention Center700 Convention Center Blvd. McAllen(956) 681-3800
McAllen Public Library4001 N 23rd St. McAllen(956) 681-3000
Lark Community Center2601 Lark Ave. McAllen(956) 681-3340
Las Palmas Community Center1921 N 25th St. McAllen(956) 681-3350
McAllen Nature Center4101 W. Business 83 McAllen(956) 681-3333
Nikki Rowe High School & Natatorium2101 N. Ware Rd. McAllen
Palm View Community Center3401 Jordan Rd. McAllen(956) 681-3360
Palm View Golf Course2701 South Ware Rd. McAllen(956) 681-3444
Pleasant Valley Resort7320 W Expressway 83 Mission(956) 580-2940
The Zone Action Park2600 W Expressway 83 McAllen(956) 664-9663
Town Lake at Fireman’s Park201 N. 1st St. McAllen(956) 681-3333
Tropic Star RV Resort1401 South Cage Pharr(956) 787-5957
Westside Park/Ramiro Guerra Pavilion1000 S. Ware Rd. McAllen(956) 681-3333
For more information or directions please contact
Weekdays (956) 681-3333 or Weekends (956) 638-7214
EVENT LOCATIONS
AWARDS CEREMONY(INDIVIDUAL & PARK AWARDS) Overall winners finishing first through third place will be awarded trophies. Enjoy light refreshments, music, activities and door prizes!
DATE: Wednesday, March 9TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
TICKET $3 pEr pErson. MUsT BE pUrCHAsED AT LEAsT onE WEEK In ADVAnCE. spACE Is LIMITED.
TICKET rEqUIrED For EnTry.
EVENT WRAP-UP MEETINGBring your suggestions to make Golden Age Olympics better! Activity directors, tournament directors, participants and spectators welcome!
DATE: Friday, March 11TIME: 2:00 p.m.PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
CAn’T ATTEnD THE WrAp-Up MEETIng? EMAIL yoUr sUggEsTIons To [email protected]
CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – 2016 GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS REGISTRATION FORM
NAME:____________________________________ AGE: __________ BIRTHDATE: __________ SEX: M F SHIRT SIZE: _________
LOCAL ADDRESS: ___________________________ CITY: _____________________ ZIP: __________ PHONE: ________________
R.V. PARK NAME: _____________________________ YOUR HOME STATE: ______________ E-MAIL: _______________________________
FEE: $7 FOR THE FIRST EVENT AND $5 FOR EACH EVENT THEREAFTER. FIRST PAID EVENT INCLUDES ONE T-SHIRT. PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENTS YOU ARE ENTERING AND PLEASE FILL IN ALL BLANKS.
500 CARD GAME 139259.01PARTNER ______________________________
BAKE OFF BARS 139499.01 COOKIES 139499.02CAKES 139499.03 CUPCAKES 139499.04PIES CREAM 139499.05 PIES FRUIT 139499.06BREAD SWEET 139499.07 BREAD YEAST 139499.08
BEAN BAG TOSS MALE 139289.01 FEMALE 139289.02 MIXED 139289.03PARTNER ______________________________
BICYCLE TOUR($3.00) 139119.01
BILLIARDS 8-BALL SINGLES M 139359.01 F 139359.02DOUBLES M 139359.03 F 139359.04PARTNER ______________________________MIXED 139359.05PARTNER ______________________________
BILLIARDS 9-BALLSINGLES M 139369.01 F 139369.02
BIRD-A-THON 139149.01TEAM NAME ____________________________
BOWLING BOWLING AVERAGE: _______________SINGLES M 139159.01 F 139159.02DOUBLES M 139159.03 F 139159.04PARTNER ______________________________MIXED 139159.05PARTNER ______________________________TEAM 139159.06TEAM NAME ____________________________
BRIDGE (CONTRACT) 139209.01PARTNER ______________________________
BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) 139209.02PARTNER ______________________________
CHEER 139349.01TEAM NAME ____________________________
CRIBBAGE M 139219.01 F 139219.02
DANCE PARTY (FREE) 139299.01
DARTS 139339.01TEAM NAME ____________________________
DISC GOLFSINGLES M 139379.01 F 139379.02
EUCHRE 139229.01PARTNER ______________________________
FISHING DERBY M 139399.01 F 139399.02
GOLF 139139.00TEAM NAME ____________________________
HEARTS M 139269.01 F 139269.02
HORSESHOES RINGER AVERAGE ______ M 139309.01 F 139309.02
JIGSAW PUZZLES 139459.01TEAM NAME ____________________________
MINI GOLFDOUBLES MALE 139169.01 FEMALE 139169.02 MIXED 139169.03PARTNER ______________________________
MOVIE SCREENING (FREE) 139419.01
PÉTANQUE 139199.01TEAM NAME ____________________________
PICKLEBALL DOUBLES MALE 139279.01PARTNER ______________________________ FEMALE 139279.02PARTNER ______________________________ MIXED 139279.03PARTNER ______________________________
PINOCHLE 139239.01 PARTNER ______________________________
POKER M 139249.01 F 139239.02
RACE WALK M 139179.01 F 139179.02
RACEWAY THUNDER M 139329.01 F 139329.02
SHUFFLEBOARD E=EXPERT A=AMATEURSINGLES E 139319.01 A 139319.02DOUBLES E 139319.03 A 139319.04PARTNER______________________________MIXED E 139319.05 A 139319.06PARTNER ______________________________
SUDUKO M 139479.01 F 139479.02
SWIMMINGFRONT STROKE M 139409.01 F 139409.02BACK STROKE M 139409.03 F 139409.04BREAST STROKE M 139409.05 F 139409.06SIDE STROKE M 139409.07 F 139409.08
TABLE TENNIS SINGLES M 139429.01 F 139429.02DOUBLES M 139429.03 F 139429.04PARTNER ______________________________MIXED 139429.05PARTNER ______________________________
THE GREAT CHASE 139439.01 TEAM NAME ____________________________
VOLLEYBALL 139129.01TEAM NAME ____________________________
WALK & TALK (FREE) 139109.01
WASHERS M 139189.01 F 139189.02
EXTRA T-SHIRT ($5.00) 139989.01
AWARDS CEREMONY ($3.00) 139999.01
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:$_____________________
ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS
I, the undersigned for hereby agree to INDEMNIFY and hold harmless the City of McAllen, their representatives, and/or any other entity sponsoring the Golden Age Olympics from any and all claims, demands, and injuries which may occur to myself while participating in said event. I am physically fit and able to safely participate in those events that in which I am registering.
SIGNATURE: ________________________________
DATE: ___________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY: REGISTRAR ___________________________DATE ___________________________ RECEIPT # ___________________________CASH/CHECK ___________________________ CC: VISA MC