Golden AgeOlympics
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. All athletes must be 50 years of age or over to participate.Ageiscalculatedasofthebeginning dateoftheevent.Eventsareopentoallpersons; thereisnoresidencyrequirement.Someevents may have additional fees as specified on the eventdescription
2 To be eligible to compete, participants must complete a registration form Registration is invalid if form is NOT SIGNED For events requiring a partner, both partners must complete registration forms. Participants are strongly encouraged to REGISTER EARLY to ensure your participation in the event of your choice.
3. RegistrationformsMUSTbereceivedatleastone weekpriortoeacheventunlessotherwisenoted. Thisincludesmail-inregistrationforms Nolateor on-siteregistrationwillbeaccepted
4 Each event must have more than three participantsinordertoawardofficial1st,2ndand 3rd place medals and individual/park points An event having less than three participants is subject to being dropped from competition or combinedwithotheragegroup.
5. Gametimeisforfeittimeforallevents.
6. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE RULES FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FORR THE EVENTS THEY ARE ENTERING View rules for each event onlineat: https://mcallenboxcom/gaorules
PARK VS. PARK COMPETITION
Each RV Park will compete for a unique Park vs Park Award Points are awarded for placing in individual events Inteamevents,75%ofplayersmustbefromthe sameparktoreceivepoints
OVERALL OLYMPIAN
Inadditiontoawardsinindividualevents, pointsare awardedforparticipantsfinishinginfirstthroughthird place OverallOlympiansaredeterminedasthemale and female participant with the most points
Participants finishing overall in first through third placewillbeawarded
AWARD MEDALS
Medals will be awarded at the end of each competition. Resultsforsomeeventsmayrequireextratimetotabulate inordertoprovidescoringaccuracy.
Wekindlyaskforyourpatienceduringthisprocess Photos canbeviewedatmcallenparksnet/golden-age-olympics/
REGISTRATION
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT. REGISTRATION IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE PARKS AND REGISTRATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD.
IN PERSON: LARK COMMUNITY CENTER
2601LarkAve|(956)681-3340
Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday
ENTRY FEE
$7.00perperson
Allsalesarefinal.Refundsorsubstitutionsarenotapplicable. Transfersbetweeneventsareallowedpriortooriginalevent date.
EVENT SHIRTS
T-shirtswillONLYbeprovidedtoparticipantsinpaidevents of $7.00. Shirts for paid events will be distributed at each event.Limitoneshirtperparticipant.
EVENT RESULTS & PHOTOS
Viewanddownloadpostedresultsonlinebyvisiting: mcallenparksnet/golden-age-olympics/
LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER
1921N.25thStreet|(956)681-3350
Monday-Thursday Friday
PALM VIEW COMMUN
3401JordanRd.|(956)681-3360
Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday
8:00AM-8:00PM 8:00AM-5:00PM 9:00AM-3:00PM 8:00AM 8:00PM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
Golden AgeOlympics
FRIDAY SATURDAY Jan 1, 2026 Jan 2, 2026
HAPPYNEW YEAR! SIGN-UP EVENT
Jan 3, 2026
Billiard8-BallMen’s &Women’sSingle
Jan 4, 2026 Jan 5, 2026 Jan 6, 2026 Jan 7, 2026 Jan 8, 2026 Jan 9, 2026
Billiard8-BallMen’s &Women’sDoubles Cribbages
Jan 11, 2026 Jan 12, 2026 Jan 13, 2026 Jan 14, 2026 Jan 15, 2026
Heart BowlingSingles 500CardGame
Jan 10, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
Jan 17, 2026
McAllenMarathon
Jan 18, 2026 Jan 19, 2026 Jan 20, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 Jan 22, 2026
Sudoku BowlingDoubles Golf iSpy
Jan 25, 2026 Jan 26, 2026 Jan 27, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 Jan 29, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
Billiard8-BallMixed JigsawPuzzlesKaraokeBattle Pinochle
MovieScreening BowlingMixDoubles
Feb 1, 2026 Feb 2, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
ContractBridgeBeanBagTossMen’s &Women’s
Jan 30, 2026
Jan 24, 2026
KaraokeBattle
Jan 31, 2026
EuchrePPK(PUNT,PASS,KICK)
Feb 5, 2026
PokerDuplicateBridge
Feb 6, 2026
PokerVolleyball BowlingTeams
Billiard9-BallMen’s &Women’sSingle PickleballWomen
Softball Softball
Wrap-UpMeeting ArcheryMen
PickleballMen
RaceWalk WalkandTalk ArcheryWomen
BikeTourPainting
LineDancing
AwardsCeremony
Billiards10-BallMen &Women
Walk&Talk
Bingo/LoteriaHorseshoes
BakeOffBeanBagTossMixed Volleyball
Feb 7, 2026
PickleballMixed
Golden AgeOlympics
500 CARD GAME
fast-paced,strategy-packedcardgamewhereplayers bid, bluff, and outsmart their opponents to win tricks andscorepoints Playedwithauniquedeckandamix ofspecialcards(includingaJoker!),playerscanbidon how many tricks they'll win, choosing from trump suits or even going "no trump" for added excitement PARTNERS (Men,Women,orMixed) Consultrulesfor tournamentformat.
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Wednesday,January14 10:00AM PalmViewCommunityCenter
Archery
Takeaimandletyourarrowsfly!Joinusforanexciting archerycompetitionwhereparticipantstesttheiraccuracy andfocus.Medalswillbeawardedto1st,2nd,and3rdplace men/womenwinners.Afunandfriendlyeventcelebrating precision,sportsmanship,andthethrillofhittingthemark!
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: Monday,Feburary16&17 8:00am-12:00pm CampMcAllen
BAKE - OFF
SINGLES. Participants are allowed one entry in any of the five categories. An additional fee of $2 is required for each extra category you wish to participate in. (Maximum of one entry permitted per category) Categories include Cupcakes, Cookies, Cream Pies, FruitPies,Muffins,andYeastBread
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: Saturday,January31
DessertDrop-Off Judging Pick-Up
LasPalmasCommunityCenter 11:00AM-12:30PM 12:45PM-1:45PM 2:00PM-2:30PM
BILLIARDS 8-BALL
SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Double Elimination. Twooutofthreegamespermatch.Playgoverned by BCA Rules Age divisions may apply based on enrollment.MIXEDONLY:Alternatepartnershot.
SINGLES
BOWLING
SINGLES,DOUBLES,MIXEDDOUBLES&TEAM.TeamseriesFive(5)peoplewithaminimumoftwo(2)menandtwo(2) women Participants allowed to play only in ONE doubles division Flightedbowlingaverages Noonsitereplacements allowed.Additionalfeeapplies.Seebelow.
Men
Tuesday,Jan.6 Tuesday,Jan 6 10:00AM 10:00AM
Women MIXED Tuesday,Jan 8
SINGLES
Tuesday,January13
Men Women PLACE:
Tuesday,Jan.8 Thursday,Jan.22 10:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM
Eddy’sSportsTavern,McAllen DOUBLES
BILLIARDS 9-BALL
SINGLES. Double Elimination. Three (3) out of five (5)gamespermatch.PlaygovernedbyBCARules. Agedivisionswillapplybasedonenrollment SINGLES
DOUBLES MIXED TEAM
TIME: PLACE: FEE:
Tuesday,January20
Tuesday,January27
Tuesday,February3
1:00PM
FlamingoBowl
$7perpersonpereventattimeofregistration
BRIDGE (DUPLICATE)
PARTNERS.(Men,WomenorMixed)A.C.B.L.Rules.Amateur& ExpertDivisionsmayapply.
DATE:
TIME: PLACE: Thursday,February5 10:00AM LasPalmasCommunityCenter
Eddy’sSportsTavern,McAllen
Men Women PLACE: Tuesday,Feb.10 Tuesday,Feb.10 10:00AM 10:00AM
BILLIARDS 10-BALL
SINGLES.DoubleElimination.CALLSHOT.Three(3) out of five (5) games per match Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions will apply based on enrollment.
SINGLES
Men
BRIDGE (CONTRACT)
PARTNERS.(Men,WomenorMixed)A.C.B.L.
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Thursday,January29 10:00AM LasPalmasCommunityCenter
BEAN BAG TOSS
Eddy’sSportsTavern,McAllen
Women PLACE: Thursday,Feb 19 Thursday,Feb.19 10:00AM 10:00AM
BIKE TOUR
PARK POINTS. Leisurely ride through the BentsenRGV State Park while enjoying nature, birds, and butterflies Enjoy a lite refreshment after your ride refreshments.
DATE: TIME: PLACE: FEE: Wednesday,February18 9:00AM
RGVBentsenStatePark $1000or$300withouttheshirt
Grab your bags and get ready to toss! It’s time for a showdowninthisfun-filledBeanBagTossTournament. Playerswillaimfortheperfecttoss,tryingtolandtheir bags in the hole and rack up points with each throw Whetheryou’reaseasonedproorafirst-timeplayer,it's all about skill, precision, and maybe a little friendly competition Maythebesttosserwin DOUBLES.(Men,Women,orMixed)
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Saturday,January31 10:00AM PalmViewCommunityCenter
Golden AgeOlympics
CRIBBAGE
SINGLES. (Men & Women) Total points after six (6) rounds Ready to peg your way to victory? Join our Cribbage showdown and see if you can outscore the competition!
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TIME:
PLACE: Friday,January9 10:00AM LarkCommunityCenter
EUCHRE
Timetoshuffleupanddeal!Gameswillconsistof8hands, withthetotalpointstalliedafter10excitingrounds.Who will come out on top as the ultimate Euchre champion? Letthetricksandtrumpcardsbegin PARTNERS.(Men,WomenorMixed).Gameswillbe 8hands;Totalpointsafter10rounds
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: Wednesday,February4 10:00AM PalmViewCommunityCenter
GOLF
TEAM. Four (4) Person Team (one of each gender minimum) Scramble (Best Ball); 18 Holes Shotgun start Additionalon-sitefeeapplies.Seebelow.
DATE: TIME: PLACE: FEE: Tuesday,January20 8:00AM ChampionLakesGolfCourse $39greenfeesperperson.Feespaidon-siteat ProShop
HEARTS
SINGLES (Men&WomenCombinedCategory)allrounds areplayed
DATE:
TIME: PLACE: Monday,January12 1:00PM LarkCommunityCenter
HORSESHOES
Men’s and Women’s divisions determined by ringer percentage.Beatyourpreviousscoresandmeetoneofthetop playersintheworldashewillbecompetingalongsidewith you
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Wednesday,February20 9:00AM
iSPY
Come and play iSpy at the McAllen Nature Center. Teamsof2willteamuptowalkthetrailslookingfor items based on clues provided by our staff First teamtofindallitemsormostoftheitemswithinthe allocated time will win the gold and be named the iSpyChampion
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Wednesday,January21 10:00AM McAllenNatureCenter
JIGSAW PUZZLES
10 TEAMS (4 people per team) Complete up to a 750piecepuzzlewithin3hours.
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Friday,January23 1:00PM LarkCommunityCenter
Karaoke Battle
Karaoke Battle Competition. Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to WOW! the judges with your energy, superstarperformanceandoverallstagepresence Take thestagesoloorinateam(nomorethan3participants per team) Song selection must be appropriate and no morethan5minuetsinlength
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: Friday,January23&24
1:00PM LasPalmasCommunityCenter
LINE DANCING
MardiGrasLineDancingCompetitionStepintothevibrant spiritofMardiGras!Dresstoimpressinyourmostcolorful, festive attire and show off your moves in this lively line dancing competition Get ready to shimmy, sway, and sparkleasweawardthebestteamofdancersofthenight!
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Tuesday,February24 10:00AM PalmViewCommunityCenter
LOTERIA (MEXICAN BINGO)
TryyourluckwiththeclassicgameofLoteria(bingo).
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Friday,February20 9:30AM LasPalmasCommunityCenter
MOVIE SCREENING (FREE)
PARKSPOINTS
Withamoderntwistonaclassictale,thisanimated comedy is set in the great city of New Orleans FeaturingabeautifulgirlnamedTiana,afrogprince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventurethroughthemysticalbayousofLouisiana
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Wednesday,January28 9:30AM McAllenPublicLibrary
PAINTING
Step into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras! On your canvas, bring to this festive celebration; whether it’s a livelyparadeburstingwithcolor,adazzlingmasquerade ball, or a joyful street scene filled with music and laughter.Theminimumcanvassizeis11x14,butthereal fun begins when you add a surprise medium! Think outside the box; incorporate something like beads, feathers, glitter, or sequins to elevate your masterpiece. Judging will focus on how creatively you use your surpriseelement,somakeitshine!
Allpaintingsmustbesubmittedby[DATETBD]andwill be showcased at the Palm View Community Center. Winners will be announced on the date of event Need some inspiration? A sample of what the judges are looking for will be available to view at Palm View CommunityCenterandtheParksAdministrationoffice
Date: Place: Wednesday,February18 PalmViewCommunityCenter
Golden AgeOlympics
PICKLEBALL
DOUBLES (Men, Women or Mixed) A racquet sport combiningelementsofbadminton,tennis,tabletennis. Agedivisionsmayapplybasedonenrollment WOMEN
MEN
MIXED
TIME: PLACE: Wednesday,February11 Thursday,February12 Friday,Saturday14 9:00AM PalmViewCommunityCenter
PINOCHLE
Team up and strategize! It's all about the total points after 8 rounds of action-packed, 4 hands per round Whether you're rolling with the guys, the gals, or a mixedsquad,it’sgameonforthetopspot!
PARTNERS (Men,WomenorMixed);Totalpointsafter8 roundsof4handsperround.
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE: Monday,January26 10:00AM PalmViewCommunityCenter
POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM)
SinglesMen&WomenCategories(CombinedPlay)–Texas
Hold’em Get ready to go all-in! Players will face off in a combinedgame,competingtogetheratmixedtables.But don’tworry;there’saspecialspotlightforboththetop3 menandthetop3women,eachearningtheirownshiny medalsWhowillcomeoutontop?Letthechipsfallwhere theymay!
DATE:
TIME: PLACE: Thursday,February5 Friday,February6 10:00AM PalmViewCommunityCenter
PUNT, PASS, KICK
Join us for some friendly competition and see how youmeasureup!Participantswillbetestedonthree keyfootballskills:punting,passingandkicking
DATE:
TIME: PLACE: FEE: Wednesday,February4
9:00AM
LasPalmasPark
$10.00or$3.00withoutashirt
RACE WALK
SINGLES. One-mile racewalk competition. Men and Womencompeteseparate Agedivisionsapplybasedon enrollment
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Friday,January30 10:00AM TBA
SOFTBALL
TEAMS Become a part of the excitement that is ASA/USAsoftball.Thisneweventisahitormiss.Teams baseduponskilllevel.
DATE:
TIME: PLACE: Monday,February16 Tuesday,February17 9:00AM WestsidePark
SUDOKU
SINGLES.Ready.Set.Solve! proveyourpuzzlepower, Putyourbraintothetest!JoinourSudokuchallenge and see if you can crack the grid faster than anyone else.Thinkyou’vegotwhatittakes?
DATE: TIME: PLACE: Monday,January19 1:00PM LarkCommunityCenter
VOLLEYBALL
TEAM.(8peoplemax)DoubleElimination.RallyScoring. Two(2)outof(3)Games
DATE:
PLACE: Friday,February6-1:00PM Saturday,February7-10:00AM LarkCommunityCenter
*Times subject to change depending on start of the tournament 5minuterestbeforeeachgame
WALK & TALK (FREE)
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the scenic trails of McAllen’s newest park Camp McAllen! Participants willexplorethebeautyofnature,connectwithothers, and learn more about this exciting new outdoor space Plus,earnParkPointsjustforjoininginonthe funandstayingactive!
DATE: TIME: PLACE: FEE: Tuesday,February2 8:00AM CampMcAllen $1.00perperson
AWARD CEREMONY
(INDIVIDUAL & PARK AWARDS) Overall winners finishing first through third place will be awarded trophies Enjoy light refreshments,music,activitiesandmore!
DATE: TIME: PLACE:
TICKET: Wednesday,February25 10:00AM LarkCommunityCenter $7perperson Mustbepurchasedatleastone week in advance. Space is limited. Ticket requiredforentry.
AWARD CEREMONY HALL OF FAME
TheCityofMcAllenParksandRecreationGoldenAgeOlympics HallofFamehonorsandrecognizesparticipantsthatpromote thebenefitsofactive,productiveandpurposefullivingUptoone maleandfemalewillbeinductedeachyear.Nomineesmustbe age50orolderandaparticipantoftheGoldenAgeOlympicsat least 10 years Posthumous nominations are accepted Nomination forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office. Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 14 Recognition for inductees will take place at the awards ceremony on February 25. Inductee and/or contact personwillbenotifiedpriortotheawardsceremony.
Bentsen-RGVStatePark 2800S.Bentsen PalmDr.Mission
CasaDelSolRVResort 400NValVerdeRd.Donna
ChampionLakesGolfCourse 2701SouthWareRdMcAllen
Eddy’sTavern&SocialClub 400WNolanaAve.McAllen
FlamingoBowl 3301N.23rdSt.McAllen
McAllenMemorialHighSchool 101E.HackberryAve.McAllen
McAllenPublicLibrary 4001N23rdSt.McAllen
McAllenNatureCenter 4101W.Business83McAllen
LarkCommunityCenter 2601LarkAveMcAllen
LasPalmasCommunityCenter 1921N25thSt.McAllen
PalmViewCommunityCenter 3401JordanRd.McAllen
WestsidePark 1000S.WareRd.McAllen
TownLakeatFiremen’sPark 201N1stSt,McAllen
Golden AgeOlympics
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DATE OF BIRTH:
PHONE:
E-MAIL: _____________________________
YOUR HOME STATE:
R.V. PARK NAME: _____________________________
I, The undersigned for hereby agree to INDEMNIFY and hold harmless the City of McAllen, their representatives, and/or any other entity sponsoring the Golden Age Olympics from any and all claims, demands, and injuries which may occur to myself while participating in said event. I am physically fit and able to safely participate in those events that in which I am registering.
We accept cash, checks or credit cards ( Visa or Mastercard).
Please make checks payable to: City of McAllen P.A.R.D
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