Western Colorado
SENIOR GAMES August 20-26
Registration Deadline: August 5, 2016
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General Information: RECRUIT A NEW ATHLETE • Participants are encouraged to get new athletes involved in the Western Colorado Senior Games. As a reward, the recruiting athlete will receive $5.00 off their registration cost. • The new athlete’s registration form and the recruiting athlete’s registration form must be turned in together. • $5.00 is the maximum an athlete may take off registration fees.
AGE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 5, 2016 (Registration form is on the back page of insert)
• Participants should register according to their age as of 8/20/16. • The age groups are: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+, some events are 10 year increments. • Events will be conducted by age group except when it is necessary to combine for competition. • All team members must submit an individual entry form and entry fee. A partner/teammate(s) must be indicated on the entry form where required.
HOTEL INFORMATION • Hotels offering special event rates are posted on our website at www.gjcity.org/senior_games.aspx. You may also call the Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau at 1-800-962-2547 or visit their website at www.visitgrandjunction.com for more information. • To ensure availability, we suggest you make your reservations early.
CHECK-IN TIMES & EVENT SCHEDULING
Join us for a CELEBRATION! Thursday Evening Banquet AUGUST 25, 2016 Social at 4:30 pm (Cash Bar), Banquet begins at 5:00 pm
Ale House 2531 North 12th Street $6.00 per registered athlete, $11.00 per guest (Please mark on registration form)
• Participants are encouraged to check in at the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation office (1340 Gunnison Ave.) prior to participation. This can be done Monday-Friday, August 19-26, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • A T-shirt, goodie bag, schedule, map and other important information will be provided at check-in. • Participants should be at the event venue at least 15 minutes prior to the starting time, as listed on the schedule. • Participants are allowed and encouraged to enter more than one event, but do so at their own risk, as schedule changes cannot be made to accommodate sports that occur simultaneously. Please plan accordingly.
CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS/REFUNDS • In the event of inclement weather or unusual/extenuating circumstances, Senior Games Officials reserve the right to change the format of the competition, postpone events, or cancel. Refunds will not be given due to weather. • Refunds will only be granted if requested prior to August 5, 2016. NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 5, 2016.
AWARDS INFORMATION • Star pins will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age category at the event venue. • The Western Colorado Senior Games are open to out-of-state residents. • Competition must take place to determine an award winner. If there is only one individual entered in an age group, that athlete must enter and complete the event in order to receive a pin. That athlete will be placed in the closest age category with, but not against, those athletes.
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Schedule of Events: SATURDAY & SUNDAY
ARCHERY
Saturday, August 20: Men’s & Women’s Doubles 3.0............... 8:00 am–Pineridge Courts 3.5........... 8:00 am–Lincoln Park Courts 4.0 ........ 12:00 pm–Lincoln Park Courts 4.5 +........ 1:00 pm–Lincoln Park Courts
1:00 pm Cabelas
BASKETBALL
Free Throw, Hot Shot, Three Point 1:00 pm Bookcliff Activity Center
TUESDAY-AUGUST 23 5K RUN/WALK
CARDS
8:30 am Canyon View Park Course: Trail, meet at baseball shelter on the east side of park
Cribbage 2:00 pm Senior Recreation Center
THURSDAY-AUGUST 25
DANCE COMPETITION
SWIMMING
1:00 pm Lincoln Park Barn
BOCCE BALL
9:00 am Hawthorne Park
event starts with 500-yard swim
WARM UP.....................8:30 – 9:30 am RACE TIME.............................. 8:45 am Orchard Mesa Pool
GOLF 2-person scramble co-ed
Tee times begin at 3:00 pm Lincoln Park Golf Course
BILLIARDS 8 BALL Jack & Jill, Men's
BILLIARDS 9 BALL
FEE: $9.00 per person Clubs are provided if needed. Carts are available for $9.00 per person.
9:00 am Senior Recreation Center
BOWLING (Singles)
9:00 am Lincoln Park Golf Course
4:00 pm Bookcliff Activity Center
MONDAY-AUGUST 22
7:30 am Lincoln Park Golf Course
GOLF Chip/Putt
TABLE TENNIS
Sunday, August 21: Mixed Doubles 3.0............... 8:00 am–Pineridge Courts 3.5........... 8:00 am–Lincoln Park Courts 4.0......... 12:00 pm–Lincoln Park Courts 4.5 +........ 1:00 pm–Lincoln Park Courts
HORSESHOES
GOLF Longest Drive
Traditional/Compound Bow (Experience required)
PICKLEBALL
WEDNESDAY-AUGUST 24
Jack & Jill, Men's
9:00 am Senior Recreation Center
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9:00 am Canyon View Horseshoe Pits 1:00 pm Orchard Mesa Lanes, FEE: $5.00
BANQUET
4:30 pm-Social, 5:00 pm-Banquet Ale House FEE: $6.00 per participant, $11.00 per guest
FRIDAY-AUGUST 26 TRACK & FIELD FIELD EVENTS
Discus...................................... 7:O0 am All other field events...................7:30 am TRACK EVENTS
1600 Walk............................... 8:30 am All other track events................. 9:00 am Lincoln Park Track
HEALTH FAIR
8:30 am-12:00 pm, Ask a Pharmacist 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lincoln Park Barn
PINOCHLE
1:00 pm Senior Recreation Center
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ENTRY FORM—2016 Western Colorado Senior Games Complete all information on this form. Please print in ink. LAST NAME_______________________________________________________ FIRST NAME______________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY___________________________________________________________STATE________________ ZIP CODE___________________________ PHONE_________________________________________________________DATE OF BIRTH____________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS (IF APPLICABLE): ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Gender
Male
Female
Age Group (as of 8/20/2016)
50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69
70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89
90-94 95-99 100+
T-Shirt Size
Small X-Large None
Medium Large XX-Large XXX-Large
EMERGENCY CONTACT:_______________________________________________PHONE_________________________________________________
EVENT AND SOCIAL REGISTRATION FEES
AGE DIVISION EVENTS:
Registration is closed on August 10th, 5:00 p.m.
5K RUN/WALK
Registration fee includes all events, medal and a T-shirt (except where listed below)
Walk Run
Early Bird Discount: $29.00 (If registered on or before August 5, 2016, T-Shirt guaranteed).............$ ______ Registration Fee: $34.00 (If registered after August 5, 2016, no T-Shirt).........................................$______ Banquet Fee: $6.00......................................................................................................................$______ Bring a Guest(s) for Thursday Evening Dinner & Social: (# of Guests____@$11.00 per Guest)........$______ Bowling Fee: $5.00.......................................................................................................................$______ Golf Fee: 2 Person Scramble: $9.00..............................................................................................$______ Golf Cart: $9.00............................................................................................................................$______ Become a “FRIEND OF THE WESTERN COLORADO SENIOR GAMES" by contributing an extra amount that will help enhance this year’s games!....................................................$______ Recruited a New Athlete Discount: ($5 Discount Maximum)............................................................-(______ ) New Athlete Name:__________________________________________________________
BASKETBALL SHOOTING
The new athlete’s registration form and the recruiting athlete’s registration form must be turned in together.
GOLF
Checks payable to: Grand Junction Parks and Recreation
Chip Putt Longest Drive (Competed in 10-year age groups)
Total amount enclosed: $
Free Throw Hot Shot 3 Point
FIELD EVENTS (Starting at 7:00 am)
to participate. For doubles events, a partner was included if necessary.
Signed and dated the liability and press release waiver. _Enclosed the total payment including additional event fees, banquet fees, and discounts. Reminded team partners, as applicable, to submit their entry form and fee. Check made payable to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation. Mailed your entry form and payment prior to Friday, August 5, 2016 to:
Football Throw (Men’s) Softball Slugfest Softball Throw (Women’s) Standing Long Jump
Horseshoes (Competed in 10-year age groups) Starting at 7:30 a.m.) 500 Meter Freestyle 50 Meter Backstroke 50 Meter Breaststroke 50 Meter Freestyle 25 Meter Breaststroke 100 Meter Freestyle 25 Meter Backstroke 25 Meter Freestyle
TRACK EVENTS (Order of events) Starting at 8:30 a.m. 1600 Meter Walk
Starting at 9:00 a.m. 50 Meter Dash 100 Meter Dash 200 Meter Dash 400 Meter Dash 800 Meter Run 1600 Meter Run 400 Meter Walk 800 Meter Walk
Grand Junction Parks and Recreation, 1340 Gunnison Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
How did you hear about the Western Colorado Senior Games? Recieved entry form directly From a past participant
Activity Guide BEACON Misc. Promotion (website, promo cards, poster ect.)
Other:_____________________________________________________________________________
BILLIARDS Jack & Jill 8 Ball (Partners will be drawn) Jack & Jill 9 Ball (Partners will be drawn) Men’s 8 Ball Men’s 9 Ball Bocce Ball
SWIMMING (Order of events;
Completed the general information entirely and marked all the events in which you are planning
Compound Bow
FIELD EVENTS (Starting at 7:30 am)
Affidavit: I will not hold the City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department or any cosponsoring agency responsible for injury incurred while participating in any program. I understand that I will indemnify the City and its officers and employees from any injury claims. I am aware that participating in any sport/ activity can be a dangerous activity involving many risks of injury, including crippling injury or death. I AUTHORIZE, ALLOW AND RELEASE the unlimited publication, broadcast, transmission, re-transmission and or other form of reproduction of any and all audio, video and photographic images without payment of compensation or royalties.
Please review your entry form to make sure you did the following:
Traditional Bow
BOCCE BALL (Partners will be drawn)
LIABILITY AND PRESS RELEASE WAIVER
Each participant should consult his/her doctor in regard to practice, preparation and competition in this event or any similar physical activity.
ARCHERY
Discus Shotput
HORSESHOES
SIGNATURE:____________________________________________________ DATE:_____________
EVENTS NOT COMPETED BY AGE DIVISION:
BOWLING ($5 extra fee) Singles (Average:____________)
CARDS Cribbage Pinochle
DANCE COMPETITION Couple Team Name (2): _______________________________________ Partner’s Name:___________________________
Large Team Name (9-18): _______________________________________ Captain’s Name:___________________________
Small Team Name (3-8): _______________________________________ Captain’s Name:___________________________ Large & Small teams may be combined
GOLF: 2-person scramble ($9 extra fee) Doubles Partner:_______________________ Individual (Partner will be drawn at the event) Golf cart ($9 extra fee) PICKLEBALL (The highest level partner determines play level for team) Men’s Doubles 3.0 – Men’s Doubles 3.5 Men’s Doubles 4.0 Men’s Doubles 4.5+ Women’s Doubles 3.0– Women’s Doubles 3.5 Women’s Doubles 4.0 Women’s Doubles 4.5+ Mixed Doubles 3.0– Mixed Doubles 4.0
Mixed Doubles 3.5 Mixed Doubles 4.5+
DOUBLES PARTNER NAME: _______________________________________ MIXED DOUBLES PARTNER NAME: _______________________________________ Players may register for 1 level of play only
TABLE TENNIS Table tennis