Sports Citiparks Healthy Active Living Games (412) 422-6405 www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
The winter events are archery, 21 basketball, spot shot basketball, bowling, Wii bowling, darts, Kooshball, eightball, shuffleboard, table tennis and an ice hockey shootout.
Frick Park Lawn Bowling Club 7300 Reynolds St. Point Breeze, PA 15208 (412) 782-0848 www.lawnbowlingpittsburgh.org
The Frick Park Lawn Bowling Club is open to the public and offers free lessons by appointment. Leagues, tournaments, pick-up games and social events are available. Come and learn or just watch; spectators are welcome.
Pennsylvania Senior Games (888) 445-4559 www.keystonegames.com
A program of the Keystone State Games, the Pennsylvania Senior Games is a multi-sport event held annually for state residents ages 50 and older. Sporting events include archery, badminton, basketball, bocce, bowling, casting, cycling, darts, football throw, golf, horseshoes, racquetball, shuffleboard, softball, softball throw, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, a triathlon and volleyball. Winners are awarded gold, silver and bronze medals. Every other year, top competitors in the Pennsylvania Senior Games qualify to compete in the National Senior Games.
Sports
Citiparks holds annual Summer Games in June and Winter Games in January. These games are a great way for Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh residents ages 60 and older to get acquainted, socialize and show off their sporting skills. Event winners are awarded gold, silver and bronze medals. Summer events include archery, darts, horseshoes, softball throw, Kooshball, walk-a-thon, golf, bowling, Wii bowling, shuffleboard, eight-ball, casting, frisbee toss, bocce and a 5K run (Greenfield Glide).
Soccer
Tennis
PA West Soccer Adult Division Keith Renner (412) 464-0829 www.pawest-soccer.org
CitiParks Senior Tennis (412) 244-4188 www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks/ tennis.htm
Western Pennsylvania is home to numerous adult soccer teams with a wide range of skill levels. PA West’s Pittsburgh Super Masters League (PSMSL) is a league for players ages 50 and older.
Citiparks offers a summer tennis tournament and a senior rate of $7 per person for 2 hours of court time. Senior tennis enthusiasts meet for matches at various locations around the city. Free tennis lessions are offered to seniors from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays at Schenley Park Tennis Center. Visit the Citiparks website for details.
Softball, Men’s Northern Allegheny County Senior Softball League Ed Siwicki (412) 486-9147 Penn Hills Senior Softball League Sal Molitierno (412) 793-0420 Western PA Senior Softball Jack Nee (724) 863-4433
Softball, Women’s Pittsburgh Diamonds, North Hills area Judy Williamson (724) 443-1049 Ages 50 and older Pittsburgh Diamonds North Hills area M. E. Van Buskirk (724) 934-2954 Ages 45 and older Raging Rebels, Dravosburg Karen Greenwood (412) 673-4933
Glen Creek Tennis Club (412) 833-3080 Mellon Park Tennis Center (412) 665-4017
Three Rivers Adaptive Sports (TRAS) (412) 848-8896 www.traspa.org
TRAS is comprised of individuals with physical challenges, as well as able-bodied individuals and healthcare professionals. Members volunteer to educate and provide quality year-round recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, their families and friends. Activities include camping, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, snow skiing, cycling, paint ball, bowling and more.
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