2019 Golden Age Olympics Brochure

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. All athletes must be 50 years of age or over to participate. Age is calculated as of the beginning date of the event. Events are open to all persons; there is no residency requirement. Some events may have additional fees as specified on the event description.

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.

ENTRY FEE FIRST EVENT: $7.00 per person Medals will be awarded at the end of each competition, when- ALL EVENTS THEREAFTER: $5.00 ever feasible. Results for some events may require extra time to All sales are final. Refunds or substitutions are not applicable. tabulate in order to provide scoring accuracy.

Transfers between events are allowed prior to original event date.

We kindly ask for your patience during this process. Photos can be viewed at www.mcallenparks.net.

AWARD MEDALS

EVENT SHIRTS

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 3. Registration forms MUST be received at least one week prior AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE to each event unless otherwise noted. This includes mail-in reg- LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD. istration forms. No late or on-site registration will be accepted.

IN PERSON: LARK COMMUNITY CENTER 4. Each event must have more than three participants in order to 2601 Lark Ave 路 956-681-3340 award official 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals and individual/park Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. points. An event having less than three participants is subject Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to being dropped from competition or combined with another Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. age group.

LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER 5. Game time is forfeit time for all events.

1921 N. 25th Street 路 956-681-3350 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

6. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

RULES FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE EVENTS THEY ARE ENTERING. View rules for each event online at: PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER https://mcallen.box.com/gaorules 3401 Jordan Rd. 路 956-681-3360

T-shirts will ONLY be provided to participants in paid events of $7.00 and $5.00. Additional shirts are available for $5.00 each.

EVENT RESULTS & PHOTOS

View and download posted results online by visiting: RESULTS http://bit.ly/GAO2019RESULTS PHOTOS http://bit.ly/GAO2019PHOTOS

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Each RV Park will compete for a unique Park vs. Park Award.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Points are awarded for placing in individual events. In team events, 75% of players must be from the same park to receive ONLINE: WWW.MCALLENPARKS.NET points.

BY MAIL: McAllen Parks and Recreation PARK VS. PARK COMPETITION

OVERALL OLYMPIAN

ATTN: GAO 2019 P.O. Box 220 路 McAllen, TX 78505

In addition to awards in individual events, points are awarded for participants finishing in first through third place. Overall MAIL IN REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE Olympians are determined as the male and female participant with the most points. Participants finishing overall in first WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT. through third place will be awarded.

City of McAllen Parks and Recreation 1000 S. Ware Rd. McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3333

500 CARD GAME PARTNERS (Men, Women, or Mixed) Consult rules for tournament format.

DATE: Wednesday, January 23 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center BAKE-OFF SINGLES. Participants allowed one entry per category and can enter up to four categories per entry fee. Additional registration fee required to enter additional four categories. Categories include Sweet Bread, Savory Bread, Cupcakes, Bars, Cakes, Cookies, Cream Pies and Fruit Pies.

DATE: Saturday, February 2 TIME: Dessert Drop-Off 1:30p.m. – 2:15p.m.

Judging 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Dessert Pick-Up 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center BEAN BAG TOSS DOUBLES. (Men, Women or Mixed) DATE: Saturday, January 12 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BILLIARDS 9-BALL SINGLES. Double Elimination. Three (3) out of five (5) games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions will apply based on enrollment.

SINGLES Men Tuesday, Feb. 12 10:00 a.m.

Women Thursday, Feb. 14 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. Rules. Amateur & Expert Divisions may apply.

DATE: Thursday, February 14 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center CHEER TEAM (12 Cheerleaders max per park) PARK POINTS. Requirements include group cheer,15 minute group dance and costume. Award CerBILLIARDS 10-BALL emony will take place immediately following the Cheer competition.

SINGLES. Double Elimination. CALL SHOT. Three (3) out of five (5) DATE: Wednesday, March 6 games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions will apply TIME: 10:00 a.m. based on enrollment.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center SINGLES Men Tuesday, Jan. 22 10:00 a.m.

CRIBBAGE Women Thursday, Jan. 24 10:00 a.m.

SINGLES (Men & Women) PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen Total points after 6 rounds.

DATE: Friday, January 25 BIRD-A-THON TIME: 10:00 a.m.

TEAM. A variation of “The Big Sit”- the object is to tally as many bird PLACE: Lark Community Center species as can be seen or heard within an allotted time period in one location. Awards determined by Best Overall Count and bonus points DARTS added for “Golden Bird” Sightings.

TEAM (2 Men & 2 Women) 501 Single in DATE: Wednesday, January 23 and double out. Best of 5 matches. Single TIME: 8:30 a.m. elimination.

PLACE: McAllen Nature Center DATE: Thursday, January 17

Friday, January 18 BOWLING TIME:

9:00 a.m.

SINGLES, DOUBLES, MIXED DOUBLES & TEAM. Team series - Five (5) PLACE:

Pleasant Valley Resort people with a minimum of two (2) men and two (2) women. Partic-

BIKE TOUR PARK POINTS. Leisurely ride through the Bentsen-RGV State Park while enjoying nature, birds, butterflies and refreshments.

DATE: Wednesday, February 6 TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Bentsen State Park FEE: $3.00 person fee applies due at time of ipants allowed to play only in ONE doubles division. Flighted bowling registration. averages. No onsite replacements allowed. Additional fee applies. See below.

BILLIARDS 8-BALL SINGLES Tuesday, January 22 SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Double Elimination. Two out of three DOUBLES Tuesday, February 5 games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions may ap- MIXED Tuesday, February 5 ply based on enrollment. MIXED ONLY: Alternate partner shot.

TEAM Tuesday, February 19 SINGLES Men Tuesday, Jan. 8 10:00 a.m.

TIME: 1:00 p.m.

Women Thursday, Jan. 10 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Flamingo Bowl DOUBLES Men Tuesday, Jan. 29 10:00 a.m.

FEE:

$4 per person per event

Women Thursday, Jan. 31 10:00 a.m.

(paid at time of registration) MIXED Tuesday, Feb 26 10:00 a.m.

BRIDGE (CONTRACT) PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. DATE: Thursday, February 7 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

EUCHRE PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). Games will be 8 hands; Total points after 10 rounds.

DATE: Wednesday, February 13 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center GOLF TEAM. Four (4) Person Team (one of each gender minimum) Scramble (Best Ball); 18 Holes. Shotgun start. Additional on-site fee applies. See below.

DATE: Monday, January 21 TIME: 8:00 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Golf Course FEE: $37green fees per person. Fees

paid on-site at the Pro Shop.

HEARTS SINGLES (Men &Women Combined Category) All rounds are played.

DATE: Monday, January 21 TIME: 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center HORSESHOES SINGLES (Men & Women) Divisions based upon age and pitching percentage. All divisions will play the same day. If no percentage, visit Tropic Star M-TH from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. and pitch a qualifying round of 20 shoes. Submit results to Parks & Recreation Administration Office.

DATE: Wednesday, February 27 TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Tropic Star RV Resort JIGSAW PUZZLES 10 teams. (4 people per team). Complete up to a 750 piece puzzle within 3 hours.

DATE: Thursday, January 31

Friday, February 1 TIME: 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center MINI GOLF PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Teams will play one round of 18 holes. Limited number of putters available. Bring your own putter if you have one available. Tee times assigned. If partner is older, the group is classified in the older age group. Additional fee applies. See below.

DATE: Thursday, February 28 PLACE: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham FEE: $5.00 green fee. Payment due at time of regstration.

Men 9:00 a.m.

Women 10:30 a.m.

Mixed Masters 11:00 a.m.

Mixed Matures 1:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Mixed Boomers 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m.,

3:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m.

PÉTANQUE TEAM. (Mixed) One of Europe’s most popular outdoor games.

DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 29, Wednesday, Jan. 30

Tuesday, Feb. 5, Wednesday, Feb. 6 TIME: 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort

PICKLEBALL DOUBLES. (Men, Women or Mixed) A racquet sport combining elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Age divisions may apply based on enrollment.

DATE: Wednesday, February 20

Thursday, February 21

Friday, February 22 TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Palm View Community Center

SOFTBALL TEAMS. Become a part of the excitement that is ASA/USA softball. This new event is a hit or miss. Teams based upon skill level.

DATE: Monday, February 25

Tuesday, February 26 TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Westside Park

SUDOKU SINGLES. Put your puzzle and number skills to the test.

DATE: Thursday, January 24 TIME: 1:00 p.m.

PINOCHLE PARTNERS (Men,Women or Mixed); Total points after 8 rounds of 4 PLACE: Lark Community Center hands per round.

DATE: Monday, February 4 SWIMMING TIME: 10:00 a.m.

SINGLES. (Men & Women) Events: 25 yard Front Stroke, Back Stroke, PLACE: Palm View Community Center Breast Stroke, and Side Stroke. Age divisions apply based on enrollment. Ribbons awarded for individual events. Individual medals awarded for overall POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM) SINGLES. NEW Men & Women Categories. Texas Hold’em. Women may age group.

Saturday, February 9 opt to register for the men’s category. Men are not eligible to compete DATE: TIME: 10:00 a.m. in the women’s group.

PLACE: Nikki Rowe High School Natatorium DATE: Thursday, February 14 FINALS: Friday, February 15 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

TABLE TENNIS PLACE: Palm View Community Center SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Eleven point game. Round Robin tournament. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.

DATE: Saturday, January 26 RACE WALK 9:00 a.m.

SINGLES. One-mile racewalk competition. Men and Women compete TIME: PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center separate. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.

DATE: Saturday, February 23 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

THE GREAT CHASE PLACE: TBA TEAM. (Two Men & Two Women) Travel through McAllen and beyond figuring out clues, photographing the results and racing back to the finish line to win. Digital SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Game consists of 20 frames. Games may camera and memory card required.

Thursday, February 21 be shortened to 16 frames depending on number of teams registered. DATE: TIME:

10:00 a.m. start time Double Elimination. Expert and Amateur Divisions apply.

PLACE:

Start Location:Las Palmas Community Center DATE: Mondays & Fridays SINGLES Jan. 7, Jan. 11, Jan. 14, Jan. 18 DOUBLES Jan. 28, Feb. 1, Feb. 4, Feb. 8 VOLLEYBALL MIXED Feb. 11, Feb. 15, Feb. 18, Feb. 22 TEAM (8 people max) Double Elimination. Rally Scoring. Two (2) out TIME: 9:00 a.m. of (3) Games.

PLACE: Casa Del Sol RV Resort DATE: Friday, February 15 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 16 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center *Times subject to change depending on start of tournament. 5 minute rest before each game.

MOVIE SCREENING (FREE) PARK POINTS. DATE: Friday, February 8 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: McAllen Public Library WALK & TALK (FREE) PARK POINTS. Explore the adventures that await you! Enjoy a leisure walk through Fireman's Park. Door prizes available at the conclusion of the Walk & Talk event.

DATE: TIME: PLACE: FEE:

Wednesday, February 20 10:00 a.m.

Fireman’s Park Two (2) non-perishable or canned food donation to the RGV Food.

AWARDS CEREMONY (INDIVIDUAL & PARK AWARDS) Overall winners finishing first through third place will be awarded trophies. Enjoy light refreshments, music, activities and more!

DATE: Wednesday, March 6 TIME: 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Lark Community Center Ticket $3 per person. Must be purchased at least one week in advance. Space is limited. Ticket required for entry.

EVENT WRAP-UP MEETING Bring your suggestions to make Golden Age Olympics better!

DATE: Wednesday, March 13 TIME: 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS HALL OF FAME The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Golden Age Olympics Hall of Fame honors and recognizes participants that promote the benefits of active, productive and purposeful living. Up to one male and female will be inducted each year. Nominees must be age 50 or older and a participant of the Golden Age Olympics at least 10 years. Posthumous nominations are accepted. Nomination forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office. Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 15. Recognition for inductees will take place at the awards ceremony on March 6. Inductee and/or contact person will be notified prior to the awards ceremony.

2018 Golden Age Olympics Hall of Fame Inductee

Joe Shelton McAllen Mobile

EVENT LOCATIONS Bentsen-RGV State Park (956) 584-9156 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission Casa Del Sol RV Resort 400 N Val Verde Rd. Donna

(956) 464-2272

Eddy’s Taven & Social Club 400 W Nolana Ave. McAllen

(956) 687-8296

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 4801 W Expy 83 McAllen

(956) 618-7240

Flamingo Bowl 3301 N. 23rd St. McAllen

(956) 686-1286

McAllen Memorial High School 101 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen McAllen Public Library 4001 N 23rd St. McAllen

(956) 681-3000

Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave. McAllen

(956) 681-3340

Las Palmas Community Center 1921 N 25th St. McAllen

(956) 681-3350

McAllen Nature Center 4101 W. Business 83 McAllen

(956) 681-3333

Nikki Rowe High School 2101 N. Ware Rd. McAllen Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. McAllen

(956) 681-3360

Palm View Golf Course 2701 South Ware Rd. McAllen

(956) 681-3444

Pleasant Valley Resort 7320 W Expressway 83 Mission

(956) 580-2940

Tropic Star RV Resort 1401 South Cage Pharr

(956) 787-5957

Westside Park 1000 S. Ware Rd. McAllen

(956) 681-3333

CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – 2019 GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS REGISTRATION FORM

NAME LOCAL ADDRESS: R.V. PARK NAME:

AGE BIRTHDATE: ZIP: CITY: YOUR HOME STATE:

SEX: M F PHONE: E-MAIL:

SHIRT SIZE:

FEE: $7 FOR THE FIRST EVENT AND $5 FOR EACH EVENT THEREAFTER. T-shirts will ONLY be provided to participants in paid events of $7.00 and $5.00. Additional shirts are available for $5.00 each. PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENTS YOU ARE ENTERING AND PLEASE FILL IN ALL BLANKS.

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CRIBBAGE

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F 139219.06

PARTNER____________________________________

BAKE OFF

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BEAN BAG TOSS

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BICYCLE TOUR($3.00)

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F 139309.06

BILLIARDS 8-BALL

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BIRD-A-THON

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MOVIE SCREENING (FREE)

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TEAM NAME ___________________________________________

BOWLING

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THE GREAT CHASE

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VOLLEYBALL

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WALK & TALK (FREE)

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EXTRA T-SHIRT ($5.00)

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AWARDS CEREMONY ($3.00)

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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:

ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS.

PICKLEBALL

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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.

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