2022 Minnesota Senior Games Weekend Guide

Welcome Visit Mankato is excited to host the Minnesota Senior Games and are here to ensure you have a great experience. The Greater Mankato area offers major metro conveniences and attractions with the charm you can get only from a close-knit community.

Our community has an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. Take some time and stop by one of our topnotch parks such as Sibley Park, which showcases gorgeous flower and stone gardens and access to the river. Just outside of town is Minneopa State Park with waterfalls, hiking trails and is home to our local bison herd. With our bronzelevel biking destination status, you will find plenty of trails within and around the community to enjoy whether you’re on a bike or on foot.

Be sure to stop downtown and enjoy the outdoor sculptures displayed year-round as part of the City Art Walking Sculpture Tour. The downtown City Center area offers a variety of restaurants and unique locally owned stores and boutiques.

For information on places to visit and things to do while you are in town check out our website at visitmankatomn.com.

Good Luck this weekend.

Joy Leafblad seniorgames@visitmankatomn.com Sports and Special Events Director Visit Mankato

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WHERE TO DINE Mankato is known as a place to get away and explore the outdoors. When out-oftowners and their families visit Mankato, one of the first things they want to know is where to eat. Lucky for them, Mankato has a strong local food scene where restaurants in the City Center and nearby neighborhoods serve everything from New York style pizza to creative burger creations and local craft beer.

With so many choices for sipping and snacking in the Greater Mankato area, how do you know where to start? Go where the locals go! Whether you’re craving breakfast, bar food, something sweet or a new fresh brew, the area is brimming with restaurants to satisfy your appetite.

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WHERE TO PLAY We know that recreation is a big part of any vacation. Greater Mankato is home to the unique Blue Earth River tributary, endless trails, parks, ski hills, Minneopa State Park, which is known for its waterfalls and bison herd and so much more.

You’ll find energizing outdoor adventures that provides opportunities to be active and adventurous all year round. Explore by land with over 50 miles of paved trails to leisurely walk, hike and bike and even more trails to satisfy the needs to get off the paved path. Make a splash and explore more in the water. Whether you like canoeing, kayaking, boating or simply opting for a quick swim get ready to tackle the great outdoors!

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Enjoy a glass of wine out on a patio, see the majestic bison at Minneopa State Park and immerse yourself in an outdoor art gallery. learn more at visitmankatomn.com

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WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN While you’re in town for the MN Senior Games, you might be looking for things to do while you are here. Check out these events that may be of interest to you!

CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour May - April | City Center Mankato Self-guided; outdoors.

Minneopa State Park – Bison Viewing Thursday – Tuesday 9 AM – 7 PM | Bison Drive Road Alive After 5 August 11 | 5 PM - 7:30 PM | Civic Center Plaza Summer concert series featuring live music and food vendors.

SENIOR GAMES SOCIAL EVENT: Mankato MoonDogs Baseball vs. Eau Claire Express August 11 | 6:35 PM | ISG Field 601 Reed Street, Mankato River Valley Market August 11, 12 – 4 PM and August 12 – 13, 10 AM – 4 PM 515 N Riverfront Drive Other Events:

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Packet Pick-Up Wed. 5 – 7 PM, Thurs. – Sat. 7 AM – 4 PM, Sun. 7 – 10 AM Event/Location ARCHERY

OAK RIDGE ARCHERY

Thursday 8/11/22

Friday 8/12/22

Saturday 8/13/22

Sunday 8/14/22

10 AM

BADMINTON

8 AM

MSU SCHELLBERG GYM

BASKETBALL

12 PM

3 ON 3 MSU SCHELLBERG GYM

FREE THROW

4 PM

MSU SCHELLBERG GYM

BOWLING

SINGLES 11 AM

WOW ZONE

CYCLING 5K TT

DOUBLES 12:30 PM 8 AM

RAPIDAN

CYCLING 10K TT RAPIDAN

8 AM

CYCLING 20K RR RAPIDAN

10 AM

CYCLING 40K RR RAPIDAN

10 AM

DISC GOLF

LAND OF MEMORY

9 AM

GOLF

NORTHLINKS

9 AM

PICKLEBALL

SINGLES

WMN 8 AM MEN 10 AM

PICKLEBARN

POWER WALK

5000M 8 AM 1500M 2 PM

RACE WALK

5000M 11 AM 1500M 4 PM

MSU TRACK

MSU TRACK

RACQUETBALL RUNNING 5K & 10K

9 AM

SOFTBALL

11 AM

JAYCEE PARK

SWIMMING

9 AM

MANKATO EAST HS

TABLE TENNIS

MSU MYERS FIELDHOUSE

9 AM

TENNIS

MANKATO EAST HS

8 AM

TRACK & FIELD MSU TRACK

9 AM

VOLLEYBALL

MSU SCHELLBERG GYM

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8 AM

7:30 AM

SIBLEY PARK

MSU SCHELLBERG GYM

MIX DOUBLES

9 AM

MANKATO YMCA

SHUFFLEBOARD

DOUBLES

WMN 8 AM MEN 10 AM

10 AM

Social Events MANKATO MOONDOGS GAME IN THE DOG POUND

Thursday, August 11th @ 6:35 PM

Come watch the hometown Mankato MoonDogs take on the Eau Claire Express from the Dog Pound at ISG Field.

This hospitality deck provides an all you can eat ballpark buffet, 3 free adult beverages with bottomless Pepsi products and water, a great view of the action from the third base line, and an appearance by Muttnik the team mascot. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased prior to the event in order to attend.

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GENERAL INFORMATION AGE: Participants should register according to their age as of 12/31/2022 Age Groups: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-89, 90-94, 95-99, 99+ CHECK-IN TIMES: Participants should be at their event venue 15 minutes prior to the starting time.

Bringing your own water bottle is strongly encouraged; each location will have access to water and rest rooms. Maps and directions to each event location are available at the packet pick up location and on the website.

AWARDS: Medals will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age category at the event venue. The Minnesota Senior Games are “OPEN” to outof-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 compete in the event in order to receive a medal. That athlete will be placed in closest age category to compete with, but not against those athletes.

CANCELLATIONS / POSTPONEMENT / REFUNDS: In the event of inclement weather or unusual/extenuating circumstances, Senior Game officials reserve the right to change the format of the competition, postpone events, or cancel. Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the local organizing committee of the 2022 MN Senior State Games.

TOURNAMENT PLAY: Unless otherwise noted, Round Robin Tournament format will be used with players advancing to a championship bracket, if needed. Tournament format subject to change.

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GENERAL INFORMATION NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES: The 2022 Senior Games hosted by Visit Mankato is a qualifier for the 2023 National Senior Games held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 7-18, 2023.

QUALIFYING FOR NATIONALS: There are a couple of ways to secure your spot for the National Senior Games: • Place in the top 4 of your age group (MN residents).

• Meet the national standards for your specific sport.

• Since the MN Senior Games were canceled in 2020, if you qualified in the 2019 MN Senior Games, you will qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR NATIONALS? Visit Mankato will submit all qualifying results from the 2022 MN Senior Games to the National Senior Games office. Once results are verified for accuracy, athletes will receive a qualification/registration notice from the National Senior Game Association Office.

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EVENTS GOLF Thursday, August 11 9:00 AM North Links Golf Course 41553 520th Street Note: There is an additional $35 fee North Mankato, MN 56003 to golf which is to be paid on site.

(507) 947-3355 Golf carts can be used during practice round and official competition. The tournament will be 18-holes.

ARCHERY Oak Ridge Archery 840 N Rice Street Kasota, MN 56050

Thursday, August 11 10:00 AM

Note: There is an additional $10 fee which is to be paid on site.

One day competition, NFAA 900 rounds: consists of 30 arrows at each distance, 40 yards, 50 yards, and 60 yards.

POWER WALK Minnesota State University, Mankato Track and Field Complex 1001 Heron Drive Mankato, MN 56001

Thursday, August 11 5,000 Meter 8:00 AM 1,500 Meter 2:00 PM

Note: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at the Myers Field House on MSU campus.

No canes, walkers, headphones, cell phones or water bottles allowed during the event. Power Walk is a monitored event.

RACE WALK Thursday, August 11 5,000 Meter 11:00AM Minnesota State University, Mankato 1,500 Meter 4:00 PM Track and Field Complex 1001 Heron Drive Mankato, MN 56001 Note: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at the Myers Field House on MSU campus.

Athletes must use proper race-walking techniques. Athletes must not wear clothing that could impede the view of the judge.

SHUFFLEBOARD Minnesota State University, Mankato Taylor Center Schellberg Gymnasium 1651 Warren Street Mankato, MN 56001 Singles matches will consist of 6 frames.

Doubles matches will consist of 12 total frames.

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Thursday, August 11 9:00 AM

EVENTS TABLE TENNIS Minnesota State University, Mankato Taylor Center Myers Field House 1651 Warren Street Mankato, MN 56001

Thursday, August 11 9:00 AM Note: Players must provide their own paddles. Nittaku 40+ balls will be provided for game play.

Play shall consist of a five-game match. The winner shall be the first player to win three games. Each game is won by the player who gets 11 points first, and a game must be won by at least two points. Each side of the table alternates serving two points at a time, with the exception of 10- 10 (“deuce”), after which service alternates at every point. Throughout the match play shall be continuous, with a one-minute break between games. There is also one (and only) 1-minute time-out allowed for the whole match.

RUNNING 5K & 10K Sibley Park Shelter #3 900 Mound Ave Mankato, MN 56001

Friday, August 12 7:30 AM

BADMINTON Minnesota State University, Mankato Taylor Center Schellberg Gymnasium 1651 Warren Street Mankato, MN 56001

Friday, August 12 8:00 AM

Note: Follow Sibley Parkway along the river to the softball fields. Parking is available at the start line.

The 5K course is run on an open road which is supported by volunteer course marshals. This is a non-chipped event.

The 10K course is a double loop, run on an open road which is supported by volunteer course marshals. This is a non-chipped event.

Note: Yonex 50 Feather Shuttlecocks will be provided for tournament play

All matches will be conducted in accordance with USA Badminton Association rules, best of 3 games.

PICKLEBALL Prairie Winds Middle School 1200 Prairie Winds Drive Mankato, MN 56001

Friday, August 12 – Sunday, August 14 Singles Friday – 8:00 AM Doubles Saturday – 8:00 AM Mixed Doubles Sunday – 8:00 AM

Pool Play format of four or five players will be used with players advancing to championship bracket based on number of pools. Tournament is played on indoor courts. A Gamma indoor ball is provided for tournament play.

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EVENTS RAQUETBALL Mankato Family YMCA 1401 South Riverfront Drive Mankato, MN 56001

Friday, August 12 9:00 AM

Note: Parking and locker rooms are available at the YMCA. SWIMMING Mankato East High School 2600 Hoffman Road Mankato, MN 56001

Friday, August 12 9:00 AM Note: Please park in the parking lot on the east side of the high school.

All swimming events will be timed finals. Starts may be taken from the starting blocks, pool deck or from the wall. Dive well will be available for cool down.

Locker rooms and bleachers for spectators and athletes will be available.

Order of Events: 200 free 50 fly 100 back 200 breast 100 free 50 back 200 IM 200 fly 100 fly 200 back 50 breast 100 IM 50 free 100 breast 500 free 400 IM BOWLING Friday, August 12 – Saturday, August 13 Friday Singles at 11:00 AM, 1:15 PM and 3:30 PM WOW!Zone Saturday Doubles at 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM Family Entertainment Center 2030 Adams Street Mankato, MN 56001 Note: There is an additional $12 fee to bowl which is to be paid on site Three games with handicap 80% based on difference of 200.

BASKETBALL 3 on 3 Half Court Minnesota State University, Mankato Taylor Center Schellberg Gymnasium 1651 Warren Street Mankato, MN 56001

Friday, August 13 12:00 PM

Playing time is 2 - ten minute halves. Running time with intermission of five minutes.

BASKETBALL Free Throw Minnesota State University, Mankato Taylor Center Schellberg Gymnasium 1651 Warren Street Mankato, MN 56001

Friday, August 13 4:00 PM

Note: This is not a national qualifying event. Mixed Free Throw Competition: Official men’s and women’s basketball provided. Best of 25 shots, all shots from the same basket. Tie-breakers consist of five free throws.

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EVENTS CYCLING City of Rapidan, MN 55209 190th Street Mankato, MN 56001

Saturday, August 13 – Sunday, August 14 Time Trial: 10K - Saturday - 8:00 PM Road Race: 20K - Saturday - 10:00 PM Time Trial: 5K - Sunday - 8:00 PM Road Race: 40K - Sunday - 10:00 PM

Rules of the road apply to all races: • Helmets and shirts are mandatory.

• Multi-gear (free wheel) bikes with front and rear brakes are required.

• Fixed gear bikes are not permitted.

TENNIS Mankato East High School Tennis Courts 2600 Hoffman Road Mankato, MN 56001

Saturday, August 13 8:00 AM Note: Parking is available behind the tennis courts.

Competition will start with singles followed by doubles on Mankato East High School’s seven courts with one of the court available for warm-ups.

TRACK & FIELD Saturday, August 14 9:00 AM Minnesota State University, Mankato Track and Field Complex Note: Parking is available in Lot 1 next to the track.

1001 Heron Drive In the event of inclement weather, this event will be Mankato, MN 56001 held at the Myers Field House on MSU campus.

Check-in at the track for schedule and field event location. Throws and jumps will be done cafeteria style.

Order of running events: 50M 800M 100M 400M 1500M 200M DISC GOLF Land of Memories Park 100 Amos Owen Lane Mankato, MN 56001

Sunday, August 14 9:00 AM Note: This is not a national qualifying event.

Disc Golf is played on an 18-hole course located along the scenic Blue Earth and Minnesota Rivers. Competition is an 18-hole scratch play.

SOFTBALL Jaycee Park Field #2 147 Jaycee Court Mankato, MN 56001

Sunday, August 14 11:00 AM

All games will be 7 innings or 60 minutes for pool play. For all pool play, there shall be a five run per inning rule with unlimited runs in the 7th of final inning.

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EVENTS VOLLEYBALL

Sunday, August 14 10:00 AM

Minnesota State University, Mankato Taylor Center Schellberg Gymnasium 1651 Warren Street Mankato, MN 56001 Volleyball matches are played to the best of three sets. The first two sets are played to 25 points with the final set being played to 15 points. A team must win a set by two points.

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