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13 Archery 14 Badminton 16 Ballroom Dance 17 Black & White Ball 22 Basketball - Shooting 22 Basketball - 3 vs.3 24 Billiards - 8 Ball 26 Bowling & Non-Ambulatory Bowling 29 Cornhole & Non-Ambulatory Cornhole 31 Cycling & Paralympic Cycling 34 Disc Golf 34 Dragon Boat Race 36 Fitness 36 Golf Individual 38 Line Dance - Individual 38 Line Dance - Team 40 Golf Scramble 40 Pickleball 43 Shuffleboard & Non-Ambulatory Shuffleboard

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— IN THE KNOW— 06 WELCOME LETTER 08 BOARD OF DIRECTORS/STAFF 10 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 61 LOCAL SENIOR GAMES

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MARK WOOMMAVOVAH A LIFE OF SERVICE AND SPORT

KATHLEEN FITZGERALD TURNING PASSION INTO PURPOSE

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44 A JOURNEY OF REINVENTION

43 Stationary Bike Cycling 46 Swimming 46 Table Tennis 48 Tennis 48 Track & Field 49 Triathlon, Aquabike, Duathlon 52 1 Mile Run 52 5K Road Race 53 10K Road Race 53 5K Power Walk 54 1500M Power Walk 54 Water Walking - Individual 56 Power Lifting 56 Weight Lifting 60 Celebration of Athletes 64 General Rules 65 How to Register 66 Register Fees

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Welcome to the Games!

KATHLEEN FITZGERALD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Athletes, Sponsors, and Friends of Athletes,

expand access to active, healthy lifestyles for seniors across the state.

The 2025 Oklahoma Senior Games (OSG) conclude a year of dedication and preparation, not only from our incredible athletes striving for peak performance, but also from the committed staff working behind the scenes to create a memorable experience. This year’s games celebrate that hard work with distinctive shirts and medals, commemorating each athlete’s journey and achievement.

While much of the focus is on preparing physically for competition, the games offer far more than athletic challenge. They are a source of social connection and the development of new friendships. Staying physically active promotes a longer, healthier life, and staying socially engaged can improve cognitive function, reduce loneliness, and even help prevent certain health issues.

December 2025 marks the conclusion of our three-year Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) grant. This initiative has provided free practice sessions to Oklahomans ages 50 and over, helping them build recreational sports skills, discover new physical pursuits, and ultimately, boost participation in the Senior Games. We are proud of the joy, confidence, and momentum this program has sparked.

Looking Ahead: Tulsa 2027 The 2027 National Senior Games Championships are coming to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

That means 2026 is a qualifying year—so get ready! Take on the challenge, plan your workouts, and set your sights on representing Oklahoma in 2027.

The Oklahoma State Legislature's continued support has enabled the Oklahoma Senior Games to grow each year. Their ongoing investment ensures the stability needed to

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Program Administrators: Janet Thornton, Muskogee Janet finds coaches for the sports of Line Dance, Ballroom Dance, Cycling, Bowling, Archery, Golf, Cornhole, Swimming, Water Walk, Billiards 8-Bball, Disc Golf Janetthornton275@gmail.com 918-698-8461 Rod Bynum, Edmond Rod finds coaches for the sports of Running, Basketball, Power Walk, Tennis, Table Tennis,

Program Administrators: Janet Thornton, Muskogee Janet finds coaches for the sports of Line Dance, Ballroom Dance, Cycling, Bowling, Archery, Golf, Cornhole, Swimming, Water Walk, Billiards 8-Bball, Disc Golf Janetthornton275@gmail.com 918-698-8461 Rod Bynum, Edmond Rod finds coaches for the sports of Running, Basketball, Power Walk, Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, Pickleball, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Dragon Boat, Track & Field, Beach Volleyball, Power Lifting, and Fitness rodnbynum@okseniorgames.com 405-549-8697

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Bowling Aug. 22-24 Holiday Bowling Lanes, OKC Badminton Aug. 23 Sterling Badminton, Edmond Basketball Shooting Aug. 29 SWOSU, Weatherford 3 vs 3 Basketball Aug. 30 SWOSU, Weatherford Archery Sept. 6 Trosper Park, OKC Triathlon Sept. 6 Riversport, OKC Aquabike Sept. 6 Riversport, OKC Duathlon Sept. 6 Riversport, OKC 8 Ball Sept. 6 Magoo's, Tulsa Golf Sept. 9 Lincoln Park East, OKC Golf Scramble Sept. 10 Lake Hefner, OKC Oklahoma State Fair Booth Sept. 11-21 Oklahoma City Fairgrounds OKC 10 K Road Race Sept. 13 Perry Chamber of Commerce, Perry 5K Power Walk Sept. 13 Perry Chamber of Commerce, Perry Water Walk Sept. 13 Westwood Family Aquatic Center, Norman Swimming Sept. 14 Young Family Aquatic Center, Norman Team Line Dancing Sept. 20 Moose Lodge #862, Tulsa Individual Line Dance Sept. 20 Moose Lodge #862, Tulsa Shuffleboard Sept. 26 Reed Park Community Center, Tulsa Cycling Sept. 27 Fort Sill, Lawton Dragon Boat Race Oct. 3 Riversport, OKC Track and Field Oct. 4 North Rock Creek School, Shawnee 1500 M Power Walk Oct.4 North Rock Creek School, Shawnee Cornhole Oct. 11 The Property Event Center, Broken Arrow Tennis Oct. 11-12 Oklahoma City Tennis Center, OKC Disc Golf Oct. 12 Twin Bridges, Catoosa 1 Mile Run Oct. 17 1704 Spoke St., Wheeler District, OKC Weightlifting Oct. 18 Kaizen Performance Center, Norman 5K Road Race Oct. 18 Fast and the Furriest 5K, Muskogee Table Tennis Oct. 18 Moore Community Center, Moore Pickleball Oct. 24-26 Lifetime Athletic, OKC Black and White Ball Oct. 25 University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Ballroom Dance Oct. 25 University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Stationary Cycling Nov. 1 Classen Curve, Oklahoma City Power Lifting Nov. 16 Brewhouse Barbell, OKC Celebration of Athletes Nov. 22 Stoney Creek Hotel, Broken Arrow Fitness Challenge Many The months of September and October Locations Visit okseniorgames.com for dates

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ARCHERY 2025 Saturday September 6 Entry deadline: August 23 Trosper Archery Club 2201 S.E. Grand Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73129 EVENTS Compound Fingers, Compound Release, Barebow Compound, Recurve, Barebow Recurve Check in: 7:30 am Event begins: 9:00 am ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Archers may only compete in one style.

2. Archers must provide their own bows and target arrows.

FORMAT 1. The “900” American round will be used for all competition.

2. There are five styles a. Recurve - with sights b. Barebow Recurve - no sights c. Compound Fingers - no sights d. Barebow Compound - no sights e. Compound Release - (free style) 3. 90 arrows will be shot as follows: a. 30 arrows from 60 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows) b. 30 arrows from 50 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows) c. 30 arrows from 40 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows).

4. Ends will be shot in 1 set of 6 arrows with five minutes allowed for each end to be shot.

5. Three or four archers will be grouped per target shooting in two lines (A & B). Archers will rotate with their target mates after each end (A-B, B-A, etc.)

STATE DIRECTOR Sid Read 405.570.8024 bssadie1001s@gmail.com

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BADMINTON 2025 Ages 40+ Saturday, August 23 Entry Deadline, August 9 Sterling Badminton 600 NW 125th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73114 EVENTS Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles Check in: 8:00 am Singles begin: 9:00 am Doubles and Mixed Doubles to follow ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. An event is considered Singles, Doubles or Mixed Doubles.

2. For this event, we encourage players who are ages 40 to 49 as of December 31, 2025 to participate.

3. Athletes must provide their own racquets.

4. Doubles partners must be of the same gender.

Mixed doubles will be one male and one female player.

5. The age division of competition for Doubles and Mixed Doubles will be determined by the age of the younger of the two partners as of December 31, 2025.

FORMAT 1. Tournament format will be round robin, with as many players as possible advancing to a single elimination tournament.

2. Awards will be presented for 1st through 3rd for each event within each age division.

3. Tournament Director reserves the right to change the format based on entry numbers, space restriction or other circumstances.

STATE DIRECTOR Ivy Chang 682. 862.7062 ivychang789@gmail.com

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BALLROOM DANCE 2025 AGES 45+ Saturday, October 25 Entry Deadline: 11 University of Central Oklahoma Grand Ballroom 100 N University Edmond, Oklahoma Floor open for practice: 9:00 am Events Begin: 10:00 am Age Groups: 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Single Dance Divisions: Ladies and Gentlemen and AM/AM Cost per Dance $23 American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard Open and/or Closed Levels: Newcomer, Preliminary Bronze, Intermediate Bronze, Full Bronze, Preliminary Silver, Intermediate Silver, Full Silver, Preliminary Gold Open Dance Divisions: Ladies and Gentlemen Cost per Dance $25 American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard Levels: Open Bronze, Open Silver, Open Gold Multi Dance Challenges: Ladies and Gentlemen Combined (medals are awarded) cost per dance $50 American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard Levels: Closed OSG, Closed Newcomer, Closed Bronze, Closed Silver, Open Solo Showcase Routine — Cost per routine $100 Download the application form at OKSeniorGames. com under Events, Ballroom Dance Registration for this event has TWO PARTS: The downloaded paper registration with dance selections are emailed to Gina Bramlett at dancdiva@cox.net AND go to OKSeniorGames.com then click on Registration. This is where the contact information

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and registration fees are collected.

Judging criteria can be downloaded from OKSeniorGames.com, Events, Ballroom Dance, Judging Criteria.

BLACK AND WHITE BALL: Satruday evening, University of Central Oklahoma Grand Ballroom, November 25, 2025, 7:30-10:00 pm. Cash Bar. $20 per person.

Come dance the night away to your favorite tunes from the Big Band era and to the current Latin genre.

Ballroom Event Coordinator: Gina Bramlett dancdiva@cox.net • (405) 623.6530

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OKLAHOMA'S BALLROOM STARS: GLIDE INTO THE SPOTLIGHT In 2024, the Oklahoma Senior Games added ballroom dance to its extensive list of competitions.

“Even though our first year was small, the competition brought many skill levels together for an exciting event,” Event Director Gina Bramlett said. “We had new people who took lessons through the TSET program all the way up through advanced-level Gold Dancers who have been competing for many years.”

Gina says that the beauty of ballroom dancing is that anyone can do it. “If you have two feet, you can dance!” She explained that ballroom dancing is essentially walking to music.

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“It doesn’t matter how tall or short you are or how much you weigh,” she said. “Can everyone be a champion dancer?

No, but everyone can enjoy basic ballroom dancing.”

Gina said she can’t promote ballroom dance enough because it exercises the entire body.

“Your mind is working; you’re holding your arms up and improving upper body strength. Your legs are working, and you’re building stamina,” she said. “Everyone who takes ballroom dance lessons develops better posture.”

Ballroom dancing is not a single style. Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz, and West Coast Swing are just a few of the many types of ballroom dances. They are all as unique and individual as the people who dance them.

Who are some dancers that competed in this year’s competition, and how did they begin dancing?

Let’s find out!.

BETTY NORMAN A retired Air Force veteran and former Amazon dock worker, Betty began her dance journey as a child studying ballet at her mother’s insistence. But everything changed the day she glimpsed a couple performing the Viennese Waltz “They were like a Princess and Prince Charming,” she said. “After I saw that, it was ‘Bye-Bye Ballet!’” After retiring and relocating to Oklahoma, Betty rekindled her dance passion and now competes two to three times a year. Her favorites? The Rhumba and the Foxtrot. “It’s happy and flirty,” she said.

“Ballroom dance is the perfect excuse to wear something fancy and dress like a princess.”

LEN CASON A 77-year-old practicing attorney, Len, first took dance lessons with his wife for a cruise.

After that, they were hooked. Now, it’s a permanent fixture of his life.

“My wife asked me, ‘Haven’t you learned everything there is to learn?’ I told her, ‘I just want to get even better,’” he said. A competitor at heart, Len trains rigorously— lifting weights, boxing, and dancing multiple times a week. He’s drawn to the intensity of Latin dances and West Coast Swing. He thinks dancing helps with his balance and mental focus and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.

“I’m going to work and dance until I can’t,” he said. “I have no intentions of ever retiring.”

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JANET CRAWFORD Retired from a health insurance company, Janet came to ballroom dance from a different dancing background: Square Dancing, TwoStepping, and Line Dancing. Ballroom dance had always looked interesting to her, so she decided to try it through the TSET program. She was surprised to discover how out of shape she felt at first, but found joy in the challenge.

“I love the art of expression in dance,” she said.

“I love to learn new dances, and ballroom was perfect for that.” Even better, she discovered new friendships, one with a neighbor who lived just a few houses away, which she said they likely wouldn’t have met otherwise.

Janet practices her dance steps by herself at home. “That makes it much easier later on when I’m with a partner,” Janet said. “I find it so rewarding when I accomplish a new dance.”

DORIS ARMSTRONG A 20-year ballroom dance veteran, Doris sought to stay mentally and physically sharp.

She quickly discovered that dance did both.

“Learning choreography improved my coordination, focus, and memory recall,” she said.

Doris now competes at the highest level—Gold —and keeps a full schedule with weekly lessons, practice parties, Cardio Dance, Jazzercise, and gym sessions. Her favorites include the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and West Coast Swing. “I pursue dance like there’s no end in sight,” she said. “To me, ballroom dance is as individual as two people are.”

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JIM SMITH There’s one more person we want to highlight. Many of you will probably be able to relate to our final dancer. If you have health issues such as knee or hip problems, maybe his story can show you all is not lost if you’re interested in learning ballroom dance.

A retired human resource professional, Jim has always considered himself a physical conditioning and nutrition freak. Now 81, he is a lifelong athlete with a football, basketball, and weightlifting background.

Through all of this, he developed serious knee problems that eventually led to dual knee replacements. But it was ballroom dance that reignited his spirit.

Jim lost his wife about 13 years ago, and 8 years ago, he met a woman who was a dancer. She convinced him to give ballroom dancing a try. “I immediately fell completely in love with it,” he said. “Sadly, my relationship with this woman who introduced me to dance didn’t last, but my love of ballroom dance is still very much with me today.”

Before long, he danced six days per week and competed all over the country several times a year. In May of 2021, the pain in his knees became too much, so he elected to have knee surgeries. He was back to dancing within 90 days.

Jim said his favorite ballroom dance changes as he becomes more proficient at a dance.

Then that one becomes his current favorite.

He’s always looking for ways to improve. “To me, ballroom dance is so exhilarating, and I’ve got great knees,” he said. “Why would I even think about stopping?”

Studies show that dancing, particularly ballroom dancing, slows the progression of dementia and improves coordination and balance. There are many benefits to learning to ballroom dance. All of these individuals are excellent and dedicated ballroom dancers.

Do you see yourself among any of these folks? Perhaps, you would enjoy giving ballroom dance a try!

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BASKETBALL SHOOTING 2025 Ages 40+ Friday, August 29 (Friday before Labor Day Weekend) Entry deadline: August 15 Southwestern Oklahoma State University The Pioneer Cellular Event Center, Weatherford, OK (see OSG website for directions) EVENTS Registration Check In: 4:00 pm Warm up: 4:20 pm Event Begins: 5:00 pm 1. Participants do not have to compete in the 3 vs.3 competition to participate in the shooting competition

2. All events are finals. All competitors in one age group will compete at the same time in the same event.

3. Athletes will shoot 25 free throws for the free throw competition.

4. Athletes will throw 15 three-point shots; 3 from each of 5 locations.

5. Hot Shot competition involved shooting from six”hotspots” marked on one end of the basketball court testing each athlete’s speed, shooting, dribbling and rebounding ability.

6. The tournament director reserves the right to change the format for any age division based upon entry numbers or other circumstances.

DIRECTOR Rod Bynum 405-549-8697 rodnbynum@OKSeniorGames.com

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3 vs 3 BASKETBALL 2025 Ages 40+ Saturday, August 30 (Labor Day Weekend) Entry deadline: August 16 Southwestern Oklahoma State University The Pioneer Cellular Event Center Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 (see map on the OSG website) EVENT Check in: 8:00 am 3 vs.3 Half Court Games: 9:00 am TEAM FEE $200 until two weeks prior to the event.

This allows for ALL team players to participate in the Basketball Shooting competition FREE on Friday.

ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Teams must be of all one gender. There are separate tournaments for each gender.

2. Team rosters shall be limited to 10 athletes.

3. Age divisions for all team competitions will be determined by the age of the youngest team member.

All game ties will be broken using the following procedure: 1. Head to head competition 2. Point differential against teams in the tie allowing a 21 point max 3. Point differential against all opponents 4. Least points allowed 5. The tie will remain a tie and both teams will be awarded the same medal.

EVENT DIRECTOR Kathleen Fitzgerald 727.776.1877 Kathleen.fitzgerald@OKSeniorGames.com or call the OSG office: 405-821-1500

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BILLIARDS - 8 BALL 2025 Saturday, September 6 Entry Deadline: September 1 Magoo’s Sport Bar and Billiards 5002 S Memorial Drive Tulsa, OK 74145 Check In: 8:30 am NO late entries Event Start: 9:00 am Continental breakfast and lunch provided ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Athletes may compete in singles and/or Scotch doubles.

2. Play will be in ten-year age brackets 50-59, 60-69 etc.

3.The age division of competition for doubles is determined by the age of the younger of the two partners as of December 31, 2025.

FORMAT 1. The tournament format will be double elimination.

2. A match consists of the best 2 of 3 games.

3. OSG reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based upon entry numbers, space restrictions and other circumstances.

4. A time limit may be imposed during the competition if necessary. 15 minutes for pool play and 25 minutes for bracket and medal games. If a time limit is imposed, the player with the most balls pocketed at the end of the time limit shall be declared the winner.

5. Awards will be presented for 1st through 3rd place for each event within each age division 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 etc..

DIRECTOR Leslie Mullins 918.313.2954 leslie.mullins@sbcglobal.net

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WELCOME

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University community and City of Weatherford would like to officially welcome all Oklahoma Senior Games basketball participants and supporters.

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BOWLING and NON-AMBULATORY BOWLING 2025 Scratch and Handicap Divisions Holiday Bowling Lanes 44 SE 44th Street Oklahoma City, OK 74801 EVENTS Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s Team, Women’s Team, Mixed Team Non-ambulatory Singles, Non-ambulatory Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Non-ambulatory Mixed Doubles Non-ambulatory means the participant is in a wheelchair and NOT able to walk The fee to participate in each event above is $2.50 The no-tap tournament fee is $13.00 of which $5.50 is for the prize fund Friday: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm No-Tap tournament registration and lane assignment Friday: 7:00 pm No-Tap tournament begins Friday: Prizes awarded following the no-tap tournament Saturday: 8:15 am - 9:30 am Singles check-in and lane assignment Saturday 9:45 am Singles begin Saturday 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Doubles check-in

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and lane assignment Saturday 3:00 pm Doubles begin Sunday 8:30 am - 9:30 am Mixed Doubles check-in and lane assignment Sunday 9:45 am Mixed Doubles begin Sunday 2:00-2:45 pm Team check-In and lane assignment Sunday 3:00 pm Team Event begins ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Bowlers will compete in 5 year age divisions beginning with 50-54, then 55-59 and so on with the bowler’s age as of December 31, 2025 determining the age division in which they are competing. The age divisions for Doubles, Mixed Doubles and fourperson Teams will be the same as for the singles. If Doubles and Team bowlers are of different ages, the age division will be determined by the youngest age of a team member as of December 31, 2025.

2. Bowlers may compete with only one partner per event except for team bowling.

3. Doubles partners must be of the same gender.

Mixed doubles will be one male and one female bowler.

4. Doubles teams made up of one in-state and one out-of-state bowler will be designated an out-ofstate team.

5. Bowlers that compete in singles, doubles and/or mixed doubles will be eligible to compete in team or mixed team bowling. Bowlers cannot compete in team or mixed team bowling except in this manner.

6. Bowlers may only compete on one four-person team. Any combination of gender is considered a mixed team.

7.Team bowling will have three divisions: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed.

FORMAT 1. The tournament Event Director will assign bowling times and lanes.

2. Bowlers will bowl three games for each event.

Winners will be determined by the total score of the three games.

3. See OKSeniorGames.; Events; Bowling for special rules for non-ambulatory bowling, the no- tap tournament and the determination of handicaps.

DIRECTOR David Herford dmherford@yahoo.com (501) 984-3452

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CORNHOLE and NON-AMBULATORY CORNHOLE 2025 Saturday, October 11 Entry Deadline: October The Property Event Center 11500 S 129the East Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Check In: 8:30 am - NO Last minute entries Continental breakfast and Lunch provided Event begins: 9:00 am Singles first, followed by Doubles then Mixed Doubles EVENTS Start 9:00 am: All Singles, award medals; then All Doubles, award medals; then Mixed Doubles award medals FORMAT • The tournament format will be Double Elimination for each bracket.

• Brackets will be based on ages (as of Dec 31, 2025): 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+. . If you have a specific Doubles partner in mind, you must have their email address and year of birth when you Register in order to identify / Invite them to be your Doubles or Mixed Doubles partner.

• OK Senior Games Medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) will be awarded by Age Divisions: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+ • Athletes may use their own regulation approved bags. Bags will also be provided.

• Distance for Boards • Age 50-69 27 feet, front edge to front edge • Age 70-79 25 feet, front edge to front edge • Age 80+ or Non-Ambulatory 23 feet, front edge to front edge • Length of Game is 21 points with cancellation scoring. The first to reach or exceed this score, after a round is completed, wins the game.

• For Doubles teams, the Age Division for bracket competition will be based on the age of the younger player. OSG medals will be based on the Age Division for each player.

RULES • This event will follow ACL Rules and Regulations, unless noted otherwise.

• Cornhole bags must meet ACL regulation specs: 6” square, weighing one pound.

EVENT DIRECTOR Leslie Mullins 918.313.2954 leslie.mullins@sbcglobal.net

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CYCLING and PARALYMPIC CYCLING 2025 Ages 40+ 5K and 10K Time Trials AND 22K or 44K Road Race Saturday, September 27 Entry Deadline: September 13 Patriot Club 500 Upton Road Fort Sill, OK 73503 580.442.6595 Make sure you follow the directions provided and plan for the event ahead of time.

This is the link to receive a visitor’s pass. You can apply for the visitors pass no more than 10 days prior to the event. https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection Access to Fort Sill is restricted.

Please NO OUTSIDE FOOD at the Patriot Club EVENTS 5K Time Trials all Divisions 10K Time Trial all Divisions 22K Road Race all Divisions OR 44K Road Race all Divisions Link to Cycling Maps: ridewithgps.com/collections/50888?privacy_ code=x62YXdwrHdfcOdQh

DIVISIONS Standard, Two Wheel and Trike Recumbent Un-Faired, Two Wheel and Trike Recumbent Faired, Paralympic Upright, Paralympic Handbike, Paralympic Tandem, Paralympic Tricycle Events Begin: 9:00 am 22K Cycling Road Race OR 9:00 am 44K Cycling Road Race 12:00 pm 5 K Cycling Time Trial 10K Time Trial to follow one half hour after the last 5K cyclist crosses the finish line Check In: 8:00 am for 22 K and 44K Road Race 11:00 am for both the 5K and 10K Time Trials.

FORMAT 1. The 44K and the 22K Road Races will start at the same time. Cyclists must choose one race or the other.

2. The starting order for all races will be from youngest to oldest starting with males followed by females. Some recumbents will be at the head of the line and others will be at the rear.

Event Judge Referee: Myron McCasland STATE DIRECTOR Darrin Hall 580-678-0249 Darrin.hall@terrysbikes.com

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MARK WOOMMAVOVAH: A LIFE OF SERVICE AND SPORT For Mark Woommavovah, the road to the Oklahoma Senior Games started in small-town Oklahoma, but his story has traveled far and wide. Growing up in Cache, Oklahoma, Mark’s passion for sports was evident early on. “It started at Cache High School,” Mark said. “I ran track and cross country. I also played basketball and football.”

That foundation earned him a track scholarship to Northeastern A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma, where he began his collegiate athletic career. From there, he walked on to the University of Oklahoma’s cross-country team

and became active in the Army ROTC program, setting the stage for his next chapter of service.

Mark went on to serve in the United States Army for an impressive 31 years, a testament to his discipline, endurance, and leadership. While in the Army, he continued his athletic pursuits.“I ran while I was in the Army,” Mark said.

“Every year in October, they host the largest 10-mile race in the United States.

It starts and ends at the Pentagon. I’ve taken teams and coached and run on teams there.”

In 2021, he was elected Chairman of the Comanche Nation and served a threeyear term with honor.

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Mark’s athletic journey didn’t end with his military or political service. He’s now a proud competitor in the Oklahoma Senior Games, where he’s participated for the last four years in the 5K Road Race and the triathlon. He has even taken his talents to the national level, representing Oklahoma in the National Senior Games in Florida and Pittsburgh.

But Mark isn’t just running for himself—he’s running for others, too. He authored a children’s book, “The Little Indian Runner,” as a tribute to his nephew Lucas Owen. The book’s proceeds go to AutismOklahoma, combining Mark’s passion for running with his heart for giving back.

When Mark first competed in the Senior Games, he noticed something striking. “We have a lot of representation from Oklahoma City and Tulsa, but I was the only one from southwest Oklahoma,” Mark said.

That realization sparked a mission. He began actively promoting the Games, encouraging others in his community to join in and experience the camaraderie, competition, and joy that the Senior Games bring.

From a high school athlete in Cache to a national competitor, Army veteran, and tribal leader, Mark Woommavovah continues to prove that passion, purpose, and perseverance can carry you far—and that the race never really ends.

Copies of “The Little Indian Runner” can be purchased on Amazon or from www.thelittleindianrunner.com.

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DRAGON BOAT RACE 2025 Wise Dragon Boat Race Is part of the OGE Night Sprints at the Oklahoma Regatta Festival Friday, October 3 Entry Deadline: September 19

DISC GOLF 2025 Sunday, October 12 Entry Deadline: September 28 Twin Bridges Disc Golf 4000 US 66, Catoosa, OK 74019 Check In: 8:00 am Player's meeting: 8;30 am Tee: 9:00 am FORMAT 1. This is the unsanctioned Oklahoma Senior Games Disc Golf Championships 2. Medal play 3. Two levels of play: Intermediate and Advanced 4. Medals awarded in 5-year skill, age and gender groups: men and women 50-54, 55-59 etc.

5. 18 holes- 1 day tournament, shot-gun start 6. All players receive an Oklahoma Senior Games shirt SPORT RULES 1. PDGA rules and regulations will be followed.

See PDGA.com.

2. Local rules apply.

ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Discs used in play must be approved by the PDGA and meet all the conditions set for in the PDGA Technical Standards.

2. A player may not use any device that directly assists in making a throw.

3. Devices that reduce or control abrasion to the skin (such as gloves, tape, bandages, or gauze) items applied to the skin to improve grip (such as talc, chalk, dust, or dire) and medical items (such as kenn or ankle braces) are allowed.

EVENT DIRECTOR Mike Barr mikebarr@gmail.com

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Check In: 3:00 pm Races Begin: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm RIVERSPORT 800 RIVERSPORT Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73129 1. All women crews, All men crews or Mixed crews 2. Ages 50+. Age of boat for competition determined by the youngest member of the crew.

3. Crew consists of 11 members (10 paddlers, a drummer and a steer person) plus up to 4 substitutes.

RIVERSPORT provides the coach/steersperson.

4. Cost: $700 per boat plus $5 registration fee per athlete; $70 fee per individual plus $5 registration, plus OSG registration fee of $65. The individual’s fee is paid when they are placed on a team.

5. For complete information about the weekend races go to: riversportokc.org/events/oklahomaregatta-festival/athlete-coach-information-2022/ 6. Race Course Map: https://www.riversportokc. org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/160396-CourseMap-Bridges-36x24.pdf SPORT RULES 1. Course is 200 Meters.

2. The starting line is on the Oklahoma River in front of the UCO boathouse; the finish line tower marks the finish line.

3. 10 paddlers and one drummer are required to be in each boat.

4. Boats must make every effort to stay in their assigned lane.

5. Teams will be seeded and assigned a qualifying heat based on results from end of season trials.

6. The three teams with the fastest times from the heats will race in the finals.

EVENT MANAGER Raegan Coffey (405) 552-4040 ext 1407 EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION Melanie Borger mborger@riversportokc.org (405) 552-4040 ext 4311

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GOLF INDIVIDUAL 2025 Tuesday, September 9 Entry Deadline: August 26 Lincoln Park East Golf Course 4001 NE Grand Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73111 405-424-1241 EVENT 18 Hole Stroke Play . Medals for first, second and third place gross and net.

A player may only win either in gross or net, not both.

Golf Fee—$35 Includes Green Fee and Cart

FITNESS Many Sites; Many Dates September through October See OKSeniorGames.com for complete event details.

Each person will perform all seven tests and receive a gold, silver, bronze or no point score. The points will be added to determine the final medal award. Participants work toward a gold, silver or bronze standard not against each other.

The list of test sites and dates are listed on the OSG website under Events; Fitness.

Goblet Squats to measure leg strength Push-Ups to measure arm strength Plank to measure abdominal strength One Leg Balance to measure balance Grip Strength Test to measure grip strength 5-10-5 Shuttle Run to measure agility, aerobic and anaerobic capacity YMCA 3 Minute Step Test to measure aerobic fitness OR Flexibility Tests Functional Reach Test Step up and Lower Test EVENT DIRECTOR Kathleen Fitzgerald 727.776.1877 Kathleen.fitzgerald@OKSeniorGames.com

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ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Golfers must provide their own equipment.

2. Golf cart use is mandatory.

3. Foursome assignments will be made by the event director, based on age and handicap 4. These are the tees the following gender and age groups will use a. Men 50-54 Blue tees b. Men 55-64 White tees c. Men 65-74 Silver tees d. Men 75+ Red tees e. Women Red tees 5. Each participant may play a practice round at any time before the competition. The cost of the practice round is the responsibility of the participant.

SPORT RULES 1. The Tournament will be 18 holes medal play.

2. USGA rules will govern play and local rules will be in effect.

3. Ball will be played where it lies and putts will be holed out. Triple bogey is the highest score allowed on any hole. If you reach a triple bogey, write it as your score and go onto the next hole.

4. Caddies are not permitted as participants must ride in a cart 5. Spectators are permitted but must remain 25 feet away from tees, fairways & greens.

6. Range finders are permitted but must not be in the slope mode.

STATE DIRECTOR LeeAnn Fairlie 405.401-5789 LeeAnn@OKSeniorGames.com

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Team Line Dance 2025 Saturday, September 20 Entry Deadline: September 6 Moose Club #862 11106 E 7th Street, Tulsa, OK 74128 Practice: 9:00 am Individual Events begin: 10:00 am Team Events to follow Women’s Team Men’s Team Mixed Team Individual Line Dance 2025 Saturday, September 20 Entry Deadline: September 6 Moose Club #862 11106 E 7th Street, Tulsa, OK 74128 Practice: 9:00 am Individual Events begin: 10:00 am Team Events follow the individual line dance events Individual Line Dance Go to: ucwdc.org/line-dance/ Select Newcomer, Novice or Intermediate; then select your dance(s).

Do NOT select Honkey Tonk or Starter Select the dance you want to dance • The first file is a video of a person executing the dance to music • The second file counts out the rhythm for the dance • The third file is the music only • The fourth file is a written explanation of the step sequence in the dance If you compete in all 3 dances at the Newcomer level, you can compete in up to three dances at the Novice level. If you compete in all 4 dances at the Novice Level, you may compete in 4 dances at the Intermediate Level.

Judging criteria is posted at the Oklahoma Senior Games website: OKSeniorGames.com Director Beth Emerson 405-535-3073 okcbeth@aol.com

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1. Team Line Dance Up to 3:00 minute time limit 2. There are four categories: a. Team Classic Country which must use 100% country music and 100% line dance. In Classic Line Dance competition, dancers are evenly spaced in lines. Classic Country rules are quite strict and do not allow any floor work or acrobatics. b. Team Open in which dancers can use any music, 100% line dance, and may use props. c. Team Cabaret where dancers can use any music, any combination of line and/ or couples dancing, has more relaxed movement limitations and may use props. d. Team International is for the demonstration of dancing indigenous to a country. There are no costume, music, or movement limitations.

4. Teams select their own music and assemble a medley.

5. Teams must have at least 3 members but not more than 10.

Age Divisions are 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

6. The age of the team is determined by the age of the youngest team member.

7. In Teams, synchronization, musicality, and formation changes are all of importance. dancing indigenous to a country. There are no costume, music, or movement limitations.

8. Judging criteria is posted on the Oklahoma Senior Games website: OKSeniorGames.com Director Beth Emerson 405-535-3073 OKCBeth@aol.com

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GOLF SCRAMBLE 2025 Wednesday, September 10 Entry Deadline: September 1 Lake Hefner Golf Club Lake Hefner North Course 4491 S Lake Hefner Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73116 EVENT Tee Times: 8:30 am to 10:30 am Golf Fee: $50 Includes lunch, green fee, and cart ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Athletes may only compete on one four-person team.

2. All teams must have four players of the same gender.

No mixed teams.

3. It is the captain’s responsibility to declare the team’s

PICKLEBALL 2025 October 24, 25, 26 Entry Deadline: October 10 Life Time Athletic 2563 W Memorial Road Oklahoma City, OK 73134 EVENTS Friday, Oct. 24 • 8:00 am Men’s Doubles and Women’s Singles Saturday, Oct. 25 • 8:00 am Mixed Doubles Sunday, Oct. 26 • 8:00 am Women’s Doubles and Men’s Singles Check-in each day is 30 minutes before start time.

Age Groups start times will be set after registration ends.

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4. Teams will play 18 holes.

5. This is a typical scramble where everyone tees off then one ball is selected to be played from the four tee balls. This is continued until the ball is holed out.

There are no limits to how many shots one player may contribute and there are no requirements to play a minimum number of one players shots.

6. The team with the lowest score for the 18 holes will be the winner.

7. The age division of the team is determined by the age of the youngest member as of December 31, 2025.

STATE DIRECTOR Regina Stewart regina.stewart@okseniorgames.com 405.802.4491

ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. The age division of competition for Doubles and Mixed Doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners.

2. This is a United States Senior Pickleball sanctioned tournament. If you are a USSP member you receive a $10 discount for playing in the tournament.

3. All Doubles teams made up of one in-state and one out-of-state athlete will be designated as an out-of-state team.

4. There is a secondary pickleball registration site: pickeballbrackets.com. Athletes MUST register BOTH HERE AND THERE to be completely registered. If you register on Pickleball Brackets first, you will be automatically sent to Oklahoma Senior Games to register and pay.

FORMAT 1. There will be FIVE skill levels. The skill levels per division are: 2.5 & under, 3.0, 3,5, 4.0 and 4.5 & 5.0 Event Director Buck King (580) 670-0340 Pickleballlifelogo@Gamail.com

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SHUFFLEBOARD and NON-AMBULATORY SHUFFLEBOARD 2025 Friday, September 26 Entry Deadline: September 12 Reed Park Community Center 4233 S Yukon Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74107 EVENTS Singles and Open Doubles Non-Ambulatory Singles Non-Ambulatory Open Doubles Non-Ambulatory means the participant is in a wheelchair and NOT able to walk.

Check in: 9:00 am Event begins: 10:00 am ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event.

2. Open Doubles teams may be mixed gender.

The age division of the competition for Open Doubles will be determined by the age of the younger of the two partners.

3. Cues and disks will be provided.

STATE DIRECTOR Suzi Marcum 918.591.4307 smarcum@cityoftulsa.org

STATIONARY BIKE CYCLING Tuesday, November 1 Entry Deadline: October 18 Cyclebar, Classen Curve 5730 N Classen Blvd Suites 1 & 2 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 EVENT 5K on a CycleBar stationary bike ENTRY REGULATIONS 1.Cyclists must arrive 30 minutes early so they are fitted properly for their bikes 2. Each participant may practice before the competition. The cost of the practice round is the responsibility of the participant.

RULES All cyclists will start at the same time.

You time will be recorded when you reach the 5K mark STATE DIRECTOR Ashley Barnett 405.886.1223 classencurvegm@cyclebar.com (email best)

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TURNING PASSION INTO PURPOSE: A LIFELONG ATHLETE’S MISSION FOR SENIORS Kathleen Fitzgerald has spent her life moving across the country, across careers, across decades of change. But wherever she’s gone, one thing has remained constant: a deep love for athletics and a belief in the power of competition to bring people together.

Now, as the executive director of Oklahoma Senior Games, Fitzgerald is leading a statewide effort to keep older adults active and socially engaged through competition. Under her leadership, participation has surged, events have expanded, and the organization has become a thriving hub for senior athletes. But her journey to this role has been anything but ordinary.

Fitzgerald’s passion for organizing sporting events can be traced back to her teenage years. In the seventh grade, she left her home near Cleveland and went to a girls’ boarding school. It was there, in the world of school athletics, that she first learned the ins and outs of event management—an experience that would set the stage for her future. “They had a student-run sports program,” Fitzgerald said. “That’s where I learned to run a sports program. And that’s one of the reasons I can do what I’m doing.”

In her early years, Fitzgerald lived in several states, picking up experience and making connections wherever she landed. But through all this change, sports were a constant in her life.

Like so many adult children, Fitzgerald found herself stepping into the role of caregiver when her parents grew older. She moved to Florida to be closer to them, immersing herself in caregiving responsibilities, but in her leisure time, she continued to compete in sports. Here, Kathleen found success, even competing against the fierce competition of senior games in Florida. But a fateful Facebook search would take her life in a dramatically different direction.

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Life has a way of bringing people full circle, and for Fitzgerald, that meant reconnecting with a man she had dated as a teenager.

Their paths had diverged for decades, and she was delighted to see his Facebook status was “single.”

That rekindled relationship led her to Oklahoma, where she quickly sought ways to get involved in the community. Naturally, she found herself drawn to the senior games, where she began competing right away, but the senior games weren’t held consistently. A few years after moving to Oklahoma, Kathleen even had to go to Arkansas to qualify for nationals. In 2016, Kathleen and a group of Oklahoma senior athletes brought the Oklahoma Senior Games back to life.

Under her leadership, participation numbers have skyrocketed. Events have grown in both size and scope, offering more opportunities for older adults across the state to compete in everything from pickleball to track and field. Fitzgerald has helped bring in new sponsors, strengthen community partnerships, and elevate the profile of the games.

In addition to running the Oklahoma Senior Games, “I compete in as many events as I possibly can,” Fitzgerald said. She competes in water walking, swimming, long jump, sprints, and table tennis, which she has played since childhood.

From her days as a boarding school student to her unexpected move to Oklahoma, Fitzgerald’s life has been anything but predictable. But through it all, she has remained dedicated to the power of athletics to inspire, connect, and transform lives.

Thanks to her efforts, senior athletes in Oklahoma have more opportunities than ever to compete, connect, and celebrate the joy of sports.

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TABLE TENNIS 2025 Ages 40+ Saturday & Sunday 18-19 Entry Deadline: October 4 Moore Community Center 301 S Howard Avenue Moore, OK 73160 Check In: 8:00 am Singles Begins: 8:30 am Doubles and Mixed Doubles to follow SWIMMING 2025 Oklahoma Senior Games Oklahoma Masters Swim Meet Sunday, September 14 Entry Deadline: August 31 Young Family Athletic Center 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069 Recognition number: Applied For All events are short course. (25-yds) guests coming to watch.

EVENTS All events are short course (25-yds) 50, 100, 200-yd Backstroke; 50,100,200-yd Breaststroke; 50, 100, 200-yd Butterfly; 50, 100, 200, 500-yd Freestyle; 100, 200, 400-yd Individual Medley; 200-yd Freestyle Relay; 200-yd Medley Relay. The two relays are not national qualifying events. Teams to be assembled at the meet.

ORDER of EVENTS : 200 Medley Relay, 400 IM, 50 Back, 200 Fly, 100 Free, 50 Breast, 200 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free, 100 Breast, 200 Back, 50 Free, 200 Breast, 100 IM, 100 Back, 50 Fly, 500 Free, 200 Free Relay Check in: 8:00 am Meet start: 9:00 am ENTRY REGULATIONS. 1. Swimmers may enter 6 events.

2. All swimming events will be timed finals.

3. Warm-up time will be available.

STATE DIRECTOR Erika Raney 405-818-2581 Erika.raney@normanok.gov

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EVENTS — SATURDAY Oklahoma Senior Games Table Tennis Championships Ages 40+ as of December 31, 2025 Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles EVENTS — SUNDAY Essential Table Tennis Fall Classic Unsanctioned tournament Register with Essential Table Tennis Singles and Open Doubles 40 and over Recreation 40 and over Competitive 60 and over Recreational 60 and over Competitive STATE DIRECTOR David Correa davidxiantong@gmail.com 405.779.3284

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Check in ½ hour before your event begins ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event.

An event is defined as Singles, Doubles or Mixed Doubles.

2. The age division of competition for Doubles will be determined by the age of the younger partner on December 31, 2025.

3. Athletes must provide their own racquets.

TENNIS 2025 Ages 40+ Friday, Saturday October 11-12 Entry Deadline: September 27 OKC Tennis Center 3400 N Portland Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73112

FORMAT 1. Tournament format will be pool play that will be set after the entry deadline.

2. The Event Director reserves the right to modify the tournament format.

STATE DIRECTOR Canaan Lowe 405-361-5998 CmLowe15@gmail.com

EVENTS Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

EVENTS Field Events: Discus, Hammer Throw, High Jump, Javelin, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put, Triple Jump, Standing Long Jump Track Events: 50 M, 100 M, 200M, 400 M 380 M, Age and Gender Graded 4 X 100 M Relay. This is not a qualifying event. It is open to all participants, spectators and volunteers.

FORMAT 1. All Track events are timed finals.

2. The order of events will be from youngest to oldest; women then men in running events, while field events will be in assigned order.

3. Field event athletes who also are runners, prioritize their running events to keep the running schedule on time. If necessary, then return to complete your field event(s).

4. The age and gender graded 4 X 100M relay teams will be formed at the field prior to noon. Teams may be composed of any combination of ages and genders. OSG registered athletes, all volunteers and spectators at the track and field meet are eligible to compete in this event. Medals will be awarded to first, second and third place team winners.

Field Events begin: 8:00 am Track Events begin 11:00 am Check in: an hour prior to your event See OKSeniorGames.com website for event times

STATE DIRECTOR Regina Stewart 405-802-4491 regina.stewart@okseniorgames.com

TRACK & FIELD 2025 Saturday, October 4 Entry Deadline, September 20 North Rock Creek School 42400 Garretts Lake Road Shawnee, OK 74804

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TRIATHLON, AQUABIKE, DUATHLON 2025 Saturday, September 6 Entry Deadline: August 23 Riversport 800 Riversport Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73129 EVENTS Sprint Triathlon – 500M/14mi/5K Aquabike – 500M/14mi Duathlon – 5K/14mi/5K. Team Tri - swimmer 500M/cyclist 14 mi/runner 5k 1.These events are part of the Riversport TORC Challenge 2.Information about this event is available at: triokc.club/torc.html 3. Event Fee when signing up with OSG is $75 plus the OSG registration fee.

5.Event Fee for Team-tri $25 each plus the OSG registration fee Sprint, Aquabike and Duathlon Start Time 7:30 am Packet Pick Up at Riversport Friday, September 5th, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday, September 6, 6:30 am to 7:30 am ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Athletes must provide their own bicycles, helmets, running and swim gear, and energy supplements.

2. All participants must either be USA Triathlon members or purchase a USA Triathlon day pass.

EVENT DIRECTOR Alena Croy Alena.croy@gmail.com

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CATCH A FALLING STARR A JOURNEY OF REINVENTION, RESILIENCE, AND SURPRISE. For Starr Falling, sports have always been a part of life in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma—a town she’s proudly called home for nearly her entire life.

From the dusty softball field of her youth to the unexpected world of track and field, Starr’s journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and, above all, surprise.

Her love of athletics began with softball, a sport she began playing at the age of 8 and played in nearly every form over the years. Her talent and dedication led her to Northeastern State University, where she played at the collegiate level before walking on at Texas Tech. But despite the opportunity, Texas felt too far from home, and Starr returned to Oklahoma.

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She spent many years working in various capacities at Broken Arrow Public Schools. Years later, her athletic journey would take a remarkable turn.

Her son played football in high school, but when he was in college, the track coach introduced him to throwing, saying that linebackers made great throwers. “That was the first time I ever saw the hammer,” Starr said.

Eventually, she decided to give it a try herself shortly after having two reconstructive surgeries. She half expected her doctor to shut down the idea. But instead, he encouraged her. Her doctor said it’s actually good therapy because it elongates the spine. “I thought he was going to say I couldn’t do it, but he said, as long as you can do it, just keep doing it,” she said.

To her delight, the hammer throw became not only a fun new challenge but also a powerful tool for her physical health and overall wellbeing. What began as an experiment quickly became something much more.

With her son acting as her coach in the sport, Starr competed in the hammer throw at the Oklahoma Senior Games and soon qualified for the National Senior Games, competing on a national stage in Florida and Pittsburgh.

Despite being relatively new to the sport, Starr didn’t just show up—she showed out.

She earned a spot on the podium at nationals, proving that it’s never too late to chase greatness.

Today, Starr is more than an athlete—she’s an advocate for the Oklahoma Senior Games, sharing her story to inspire others to try something new, no matter their age or experience level. “You don’t have to be competitive in the beginning,” Starr said.

“You can just come, move, and have fun and work your way up to being competitive.”

And with the 2027 National Senior Games set to take place right in her backyard in Tulsa, she’s more fired up than ever. “I talk to people every day,” she said. “I say, ‘hey, don’t you want to get with people our own age and hang out, have a good time?’ I’ve got people really thinking about it.”

Now that she’s found her stride in the hammer throw, there’s no turning back.

“Once you play, you just get passionate,” she said.

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1 MILE RUN 2025 Friday evening, October 17 Entry deadline: October 3 In conjunction with The Red Coyote Runway Mile 1704 Spoke Street Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (site of the old Downtown Air Park) CHECK IN: 5:45 PM CDT EVENT START: 6:45 PM CDT The Start / Finish line and athlete staging are on Spoke Street STATE DIRECTOR John Oseland joseland@redcoyoterunning.com

5K ROAD RACE (running) 2025 In conjunction with the Fast and Furriest 5K 5K ROAD RACE 2025 Saturday, October 18 Entry Deadline: October 4 In conjunction with the Fast and Furriest 5K Three Rivers Health Center 1001 S 41st Street E Muskogee, OK 74403 Check In: 7:00 am packet pickup ends at 7:50 5K Starts 8:30 FORMAT. 1. Your number must be visible at all times.

This is the link to the race website for additional information: https://runsignup.com/ thefastestandthefurriestmuskogee SIGN UP at the Oklahoma Senior Games website, OKSeniorGames.com.

EVENT DIRECTOR Shaiannea Downing Shaiannea-downing@cherokee.org 918.506.9940

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5K POWER WALK 2025 In conjunction with the Cherokee Strip 5K 5K POWER WALK 2025 Saturday, September 13 Entry Deadline: August 30 In conjunction with the Cherokee Strip 5K & 10K 327 N 7th Street, Perry, OK 73077

10K ROAD RACE 2025 Saturday, September 13 Entry Deadline: August 30 In conjunction with the Cherokee Strip 5K and 10K Perry Chamber of Commerce 327 N 7th Street Perry, OK 73077 Check In: 6:30 am 10K Starts: 7:00 am 5K Starts 7:15 am FORMAT 1. The course follows the shortest route over the whole Railway/trail. The Start/Finish line is close to the Perry Chamber of Commerce building on N 7th Street in downtown Perry 2.The course map can be downloaded from the OSG website under Events, and Road Race.

3. The 10K Road Race is the only Cherokee Strip Celebration running race open to Oklahoma Senior Games participants. The 5K is at a different location.

4.You will check in and pick up your bibs and T-shirt at the Chamber of Commerce building at 6:30 am the morning of the race.

5. Race numbers must be worn and visible at all times.

6. Competitors must pass through the entire finish chute to qualify as an official finisher.

7. There are showers at the YMCA 6:30 - 9:00 am EVENT DIRECTORS Katy Carris and Linda Luthye 580-336-4684 katy@perrychamber.net linda@perrychamber.net

Check In: 6:30 am 10K Starts: 7:00 am 5K Starts 7:30 am FORMAT 1. The course follows the shortest route over the whole Railway/trail. The Start/ Finish line is close to the Perry Chamber of Commerce building on N 7th Street in downtown Perry 2. The course map can be downloaded from the OSG website under Events, and Road Race.

3. You will check in and pick up your bibs and T-shirt at the Chamber of Commerce building at 6:30 am the morning of the race.

4. Power Walk is a Monitored Event in which an athlete can be disqualified Major points of the rules include: a) One foot must be on the ground at all times. Loss of contact with the ground is forbidden. b) Each advancing foot strike must be heel to toe at all times. Striking with the toe or ball of the advancing foot is considered running.

5. Race numbers must be worn and visible at all times.

6. Competitors must pass through the entire finish chute to qualify as an official finisher.

7. There are showers at the YMCA from 6:30 amntil 9:00 am EVENT DIRECTORS Katy Carris and Linda Luthye 580-336-4684 katy@perrychamber.net linda@perrychamber.net

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WATER WALK 2025 Saturday, September 13 Entry Deadline: August 30 Westwood Family Aquatic Center 1017 Fairway Drive Norman, OK 73069 Event Check In: 9:00 am Warm Up: 9:00 am Meet Starts: 10:00 am FORMAT Women Men Mixed

1500M POWER WALK 2025 Saturday, October 4 Entry Deadline: September 20 In conjunction with the OSG Track and Field Meet North Rock Creek School 42400 Garretts Lake Road Shawnee, OK 74804 Saturday, October 4 Entry Deadline: September 20 EVENT 1500 M Power Walk Check In at 1:15 pm Event starts: 2:15 pm FORMAT 1. 1500M Power Walk will be 3.75 laps on a standard 400 Meter track.

2. Power Walk athletes must use proper power-walking techniques or risk disqualification.

3. Power Walk race numbers must be worn on the front and back and must be visible at all times.

EVENT DIRECTOR Regina Stewart Regina.stewart@okseniorgames.com (405) 802-4491

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Order of Events 200 yd individual (1 time around the river) 400 yd individual (2 times around the river) 1000 yd individual (5 times around the river) 800 yd relay team of 4 (4 times around the river) All men All women Any combination of men and women RULES 1. All walking events will be timed finals 2. Walkers may use hands to propel themselves but must walk not swim 2. Walkers may use hands to propel themselves through the water but must walk; not swim.

3. The age division for the team event will be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, 2025.

STATE DIRECTOR Erika Raney 405-818-2581 Erika.raney@normanok.gov

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Power Lifting 2025 Ages 40+ Sunday, November 16 Entry Deadline: November 2 Brewhouse Barbell 1124 NW 51st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Check In: 9:00 am Event Start: 10:00 am FORMAT 1. Each competitor will complete in one lifting session; and is allowed three attempts on each of three lifts (squat, bench press, deadlift).

2. All Power Lifting events will be conducted in accordance with USA Power Lifting rules except as modified in the document posted on the OSG website.

SPORT RULES 3. The total is the sum of the heaviest successful attempt on each lift.

4. The following competition lifts are recognized and must be taken in the same sequence in all contests: 1) squat, 2) bench press, and 3) deadlift. The “total is the sum of the heaviest successful attempt on each lift.

5. Each competitor is allowed three attempts on each lift. The total is the sum of the heaviest successful attempt on each lift. If two or more lifters achieve the same total, the lighter lifter ranks above the heavier lifter.

6. If two lifters register the same bodyweight at the weigh-in and eventually achieve the same total at the end of the competition, the lifter making the total first will take precedence over the other lifter.

STATE DIRECTOR Caleb Pritchett 405.850.5654 calebpritchett2020@gmail.com

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WEIGHT LIFTING 2025 Weight Lifting Check In: 7:00 am Weight Lifting Begins: 8:00 am Fitness Check In: 9:00 am Fitness Begins: 9:30 am 158 Armstrong Court Norman, OK 73071 FORMAT Men, Women EVENTS Bench Press Perform correct maneuvers of 5 reps at your maximum weight.

Leg Press Perform correct maneuvers of 5 reps at your maximum weight.

20 Yard Sled Push (timed) Men 90 lbs.; Women 45 lbs.

Sled is pushed 20 yards as quickly as possible.

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RAISING THE BAR TRAINING PROVIDES BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE! Garrison Niemiec and his wife, Alli, own Kaizen Performance Gym in Norman, Oklahoma. Over the last five years, they’ve coached more than 50 senior adults, and they believe it’s never too late to improve your athletic ability.

Garrison describes improving the ability of senior adults to get up off the ground, if needed, or preventing oneself from falling as the start to having a much more functional and pain-free life.

“Your ability doesn’t have to be at high school, college, or professional athletic level, but at least an improved ability to perform day-to-day tasks,” Garrison said.

Garrison says no matter where you are, the path to improvement should include weightlifting, strength conditioning, and better nutrition.

“Research has proven that being active and moving weight or putting a load on your body will improve bone density and the muscular system and ultimately improve your health,” Garrison said. “Everyone has a ceiling, but there is no reason you can’t push toward yours and have a better quality of life.”

Kaizen is a Japanese word for continuous improvement and growth. Garrison has hosted the Oklahoma Senior Games Weightlifting and Fitness Challenge at its facility for the last five years and, like the gym's name, has helped continuously improve and grow the games.

Garrison’s goal has always been to make the Oklahoma Senior Games Weightlifting, Fitness, and, this year, Powerlifting both fun and competitive. In addition to Oklahoma athletes, lifters traveled from Arkansas and Texas to compete in the 2024 games.

Many senior adults are skeptical about how much they can improve their health and physical condition. Even if you’re on a walker and can come into the gym, Kaizen’s trainers can help you achieve improvement. If you’re home-bound, there are ways to challenge your body to make yourself more functional.

Concerning nutrition, Garrison points out that it all boils down to choices, and eating healthier is an important step. It’s vital that everyone find a good source of protein every day.

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“The way athletes are trained is the best way for everyone to train,” Garrison said.

“There are obviously modifications you need to make to achieve your specific goals. A bodybuilder, athlete, or a senior adult is not going to train the same way, but at the end of the day, they are all going to use a lot of the same equipment.”

When the Niemiecs selected equipment to place in their new facility, it was a balancing act. They needed to ensure they had enough free weights in addition to machines typically used by people new to weight conditioning. Of course, seniors and anyone new to weight training can eventually progress to free weights that better stimulate what's needed in real life. Nearly everyone feels safer, beginning on a machine, but free weights and dumbbells help improve skills required to function.

Another type of training you’ll find at Kaizen is the use of boxes that help with walking up and down stairs and stepping on and off curbs. All of the above will help with what is referred to as Functional Training.

Kaizen Performance Gym is known as a welcoming place to work out. Garrison and Alli strive to make it less intimidating to people who have never visited a weight training facility before. They make sure every trainer has the ability to train people of all ages. Kaizen works to help everyone reach where they want and ultimately need to be.

To learn more about Kaizen Performance Gym, visit kaizenperformancegym.com.

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mes and those of nearby cities. This is where it all starts.

There is a senior games pyramid. Its base starts at the city level with participants playing in local games. These games lead into state senior games like Oklahoma's. When you participate in a state senior game in an even numbered year, if you finish in the top four in your gender and event, you qualify to participate in the NSGA Championships which are held the following odd numbered year. State senior games are produced every year.

Support your city games and those of nearby cities. This is where it all starts.

Moore Senior Games Call The Station 405.793.5090 for information about registration for the games 8 Ball Pool, Table Tennis, Cornhole, Fitness Challenge, Pickleball (singles, doubles, mixed doubles), Horseshoes, Card Games, Darts, Basketball Hot Shot Games are held during the months of July and August.

Registration is FREE. Yukon Senior Games Bryan Kelley Senior Games Coordinator bkelley@yukonok.gov 450.350.8937 Pickleball, Archery, Billiards, Golf, Basketball, Fitness, Table Tennis, Bowling, Washer Pitching, Cornhole, Horseshoes, Track & Field Yukon Senior Games are held in early April.

Muskogee Senior Games Kevin Anthis kanthis@muskogeeparks.org 918.684.6304 Water Walk and Pickleball Events are held during the month of June.

Ardmore Senior Games Tes Stewart tstewart@ardmorecity.org 580.223.4844 Golf, Pickleball, Golf, Horseshoes, Cornhole August and early September.

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SERVING UP A DREAM IN OKC DEDICATION BRINGS SPORT HOME. Eric and Ivy Chang moved from Hong Kong to Texas in 1989. Eric was one of the first people to promote badminton in the Dallas area where they live. “Eric has a lot of passion for the sport and has been playing the game most of his life,” said Ivy, who has played since her teens.

Today, there are about 10 professional badminton clubs in Dallas alone. Eric has always dreamed of building a club of his own, but wanted to locate it somewhere other than Dallas. After Eric and Ivy competed for several years in the Oklahoma Senior Games, they decided Oklahoma City would be the perfect place to open a new facility.

“Texas is so large,” Ivy said. “It was closer for us to travel to Oklahoma City and qualify for the National Senior Games than driving to San Antonio.”

Shortly after the 2024 games, the Changs opened Sterling Badminton in OKC. They began with three courts and have since added two more. Pickleball players can also utilize the facility on an alternating schedule, but there are always at least two badminton courts available and three every evening after 6 p.m.

“We wanted Sterling Badminton to feature what most facilities don’t have, a 45% Shock Absorption Sub Floor, and BWF court mats on every court,” Eric said. “Badminton is a sport that requires quick reaction. A shuttlecock can travel at speeds up to 300 mph, which can require a great deal of stop-and-go movement, resulting in possible injury. Our special professional flooring helps protect a player’s knees.”

Sterling Badminton also includes badmintonspecific lighting and dark wall and ceiling coverings for better visibility. Most of these features are not currently found at other Oklahoma courts. They also have a pro shop and offer stringing services and training.

“When learning to play badminton, it’s important to have a good coach to teach and guide you down the correct path where you will eventually form the right habits,” Eric said.

Eric also said it’s essential to develop solid

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fundamentals and believes that a player will be hindered in the next level of advanced training without them.

“Learning to play badminton is no different from learning other life skills,” Eric said. “One needs to develop the right skills in the early stage of development. Once a bad habit is formed, it will take even greater effort to unlearn any incorrect habits.”

Eric plays badminton in Dallas four times each week. Eric and Ivy travel to Oklahoma City on weekends to help run Sterling Badminton.

The Changs agree, “Everyone can play badminton at any age. The oldest player to compete at the National Senior Games was in his 90s. We’ve competed at Nationals three times, and this year we’ll travel to Iowa for our fourth National Senior Games competition.”

Eric believes that becoming a champion in badminton requires more than energy, proper training, and enthusiasm. “Any individual who wants to reach the top must not be afraid of heights,” Eric said. “To climb to the peak involves a willful sacrifice, determination, and extreme dedication.”

Eric believes mastering the sport is not for the faint of heart; it is a grueling and lonesome journey reserved for only the bravest athletes.

“To make it to the summit, one must have the courage to dream and tenacity to turn that dream into reality through love, sweat, and tears,” Eric said. “There is no easy path to the top.”

For more information about Sterling Badminton, visit sterlingbadminton.com.

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GENERAL RULES The following are the procedures and rules of competition governing the 2025 Oklahoma Senior Games. The Games are held during the months of August through early November in Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman, Muskogee, Edmond, Catoosa, Shawnee, Perry, Tulsa, Lawton, Weatherford, and Broken Arrow.

A. AGE FOR COMPETITION AT OKLAHOMA SENIOR GAMES. Age divisions for all singles competitions are determined by the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2025. Age divisions for all competitions will be determined by the following age categories and will apply to both men and women for all individual, doubles and relay competitions: 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85-89; 90-94; 95-99 and 100+.

It is the responsibility of the athlete to provide appropriate photo identification proving age and residency upon request. 3 vs 3 Basketball has the following divisions for both men and women: 50+; 55+; 60+; 65+; 70+ and 75+. 80+. Line Dance has the following age divisions: 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+. Sport Directors reserve the right to combine age groups. The Oklahoma Senior Games reserves the right to offer 40-44 and 45-49 age group divisions for badminton, cycling, table tennis, tennis, and other competitions. Divisions under 50 do not qualify participants for the National Senior Games competition.

B. DOUBLES PARTNERS Teams for doubles/mixed doubles events must consist of two Oklahoma residents to be considered an in-state doubles team. Teams consisting of one in-state player and one out-of-state player will be considered a non-resident doubles team. Badminton, Bowling, Cornhole, Pickleball, Table Tennis and Tennis doubles partners must be of the same gender.

Note: These events have separate mixed doubles competitions. Shuffleboard and 8 Ball doubles may be of mixed gender. All doubles and mixed doubles pairs must compete in the age division of the younger partner as of December 31, 2025.

Athletes may compete with only one partner per event.

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C. TEAMS Rosters are limited to 10 for basketball, 10 for line dance, and 15 for dragon boat race. Age divisions for team competition are determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, 2025.

D. TEAM UNIFORMS Team clothing (shirts, pants, shorts) must be of like design and color.

Teams must have both “home” and “away” uniforms with permanently attached numbers on front and back. Sponsors may be added to the jersey, but cannot interfere with number placement.

E. UNIFORMS AT THE OKLAHOMA SENIOR GAMES All athletes must wear athletictype clothing and shoes that are usual and customary for the sport in which they are competing. Street-type clothing and shoes that are inappropriate may cause disqualification.

Event Directors have authorization from the Oklahoma Senior Games to make this determination. Uniforms shall be free of inappropriate symbols or wording.

F. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES Professional athletes are not eligible to compete in the Oklahoma Senior Games in the sport in which they are or were a professional until 20 years after the date they last competed as a professional. They may compete in other sports in which they have not competed professionally.

G. OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS Out-of-state individuals and teams are welcome to compete at the Oklahoma Senior Games. The athlete’s state of residence is the state where the person resides for at least six months out of the year.

H. EVENT ENTRY LIMITS Athletes may enter as many sports or events within a sport as they wish, with two exceptions. In archery, athletes may enter only one event; swimmers are limited to participation in six events.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE OKLAHOMA SENIOR GAMES Go to OKSeniorGames.com. Click the BUTTON saying Registration for All but Pickleball.

Pickleball players register. Go to www.OKSeniorGames. com. Click the BLUE BUTTON saying Registration for All but Pickleball on the left side of the home page to register.

Pickleball players register on pickleballbrackets.com first.

When pickleballbrackets.com first. When you complete that registration, you will be directed back to the Oklahoma Senior Games website to register.

I. REQUIRED CREDENTIALS Any player unable to provide the required credentials on the playing field shall be declared ineligible to compete until he/she can produce them. A manager may request verification of a player’s eligibility. Should a player play and be unable to provide the required credentials, he/she or his/her team will forfeit all games in which the player participated. A valid governmentissued photo identification card, such as a driver’s license, tribal membership card or passport, is the only age and residency proof accepted.

J. CODE OF CONDUCT Participation in the Oklahoma Senior Games as a player, coach or spectator is a privilege to be attained by meeting the standards of good sportsmanship and appropriate conduct as defined here and in the rules governing each individual sport. Athletes are bound to the virtues of fairness, integrity, responsibility Please consult the Oklahoma Senior Games website for the complete list of rules at OKSeniorGames.com.

Enter your contact information and then select the event or events in which you plan to compete. Indicate if you will be attending the Celebration of Athletes. You will be charged a $10 fee. Indicate whether you will be bringing a guest(s) ($40 each). You will also be asked if you would like to purchase tickets to the Black & White Ball at $20 each. Any of these tickets can be purchased later if you wish using your last name and Confirmation Number.

At the end, you enter your payment information and receive a receipt and a CONFIRMATION NUMBER. Please save your Confirmation Number so you will be able to view or update your registration.

For specific event information, event videos and specific event flyers, click on Events on the OSG home page. Scroll to the event and click on it.

If you are unable to use the computer to register, please call the Oklahoma Senior Games office and Regina Stewart will assist with your registration by phone. There is NO mail-in registration form. There is a $10 fee for this service. The address to mail checks is: Oklahoma Senior Games 1530 N Harrison Box 128, Shawnee, OK 74804 OSG is hosting a Black and White Ball this year on Saturday, October 25. The event is from 7:30 to 10:00 pm featuring live music from Talk of the Town at The University of Central Oklahoma Grand Ballroom, 100 N University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. The cost per person to attend is $20.

For more information call: Gina Bramlett at 405-6236530, dancdiva@cox.net.

For problem resolution, please call the Oklahoma Senior Games office (405) 821-1500.

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2025 Registration Fees The OSG Registration fee is $75.00 Early Bird Registration Fee is $65.00 by August 1 Fee includes participation in up to 6 events.

Additional events are $5.00 each.

An event is defined as Singles Tennis or 100M Dash or 5K Road Race. If you enter table tennis singles, doubles and mixed doubles you have entered 3 events.

A $10 fee will be added for registrations called into the office.

There is an additional $5 registration fee. This is added when you complete your registration.

Certain sports incur an additional fee: Aquabike, Duathlon, or Triathlon $75 Ballroom single dance $23 Ballroom open dance $23 Ballroom multi dance $50 Ballroom solo showcase $100 Bowling $2.50 per game Golf Individual $35 Pickleball $5 Water Walking Individual $30 if it is your only event (no OSG fee) plus $5 registration Fitness $25 if this is your only event (no OSG fee) plus $5 registration TEAM SPORT REGISTRATION There are no early bird fees for team sports. All team members pay the $5 individual registration fee You can sign up as an individual and be placed on a team. If this would be your only event you will be charged only the $5 registration fee. You pay your share of the team fee to the team captain.

You, however, must complete the entire registration form.

If you are participating in a team event you pay your team fee to your captain AND if you are participating in another event you pay the OSG fee of $75 or $65.

3 vs 3 Team Basketball fee $200 up to 10 players Golf Scramble $50 fee for each player Dragon boat team $1,700 (off peak) or $2,000 (peak times) plus regular early bird registration $65 each.

Team Water Walking — $20 / 4 walkers Team Bowling — $10 per team of 4 bowlers Team Line Dance Team fee — $200 fee up to 10 players Save your Confirmation Number to make future additions to your OSG registration.

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