Golden Age Olympics 2024

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER 2023

MONDAY 1 JANUARY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

TUESDAY 2 Sign-Up Event

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8 Shuffleboard Singles

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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9 Billiards 8-Ball Men’s & Women’s Singles

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11 Billiards 8-Ball Men’s & Women’s Doubles

12 Cribbage | Shuffleboard Singles

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15 Hearts | Shuffleboard Singles

16 Bowling Singles | Walk & Talk

17 500 Card Game

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20 McAllen Marathon

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22 Shuffleboard Doubles | Sudoku

23 Bowling Doubles | Golf

24 Bird-A-Thon

25 Billiards 8-Ball Mixed

26 Shuffleboard Doubles | Jigsaw Puzzles

27 Table Tennis | Jigsaw Puzzles

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29 Shuffleboard Doubles | Pinochle

30 Bowling Mix Doubles

31 Movie Show

1 FEBRUARY Contract Bridge Bean Bag Toss Men

2 Shuffleboard Doubles | Bean Bag Toss Women

3 Bake Off | Bean Bag Toss Mixed

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5 Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles

6 Bowling Team

7 Euchre

8 Poker Men & Women | Duplicate Bridge

9 Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles | Volleyball

10 Volleyball

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12 Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles

13 Billiards 9-Ball Men | Billiards 9-Ball Women

14 Pickleball Women Bike Tour

15 Pickleball Mixed | The Great Chase

17 Race Walk

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19 Softball

20 Softball

21 Painting

22 Billiards 10-Ball Men & Women

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28 Awards Ceremony

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16 Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles | Pickleball Men 23 3 V 3 Men’s | Line Dance | Bingo/Loteria 1 MARCH

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4 Wrap-Up Meeting

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24 3 V 3 Women’s 2

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.

AWARD MEDALS

ENTRY FEE $7.00 per person Medals will be awarded at the end of each competition. Results for some events may require extra time to tabulate in order to All sales are final. Refunds or substitutions are not applicable. provide scoring accuracy.

Transfers between events are allowed prior to original event date.

We kindly ask for your patience during this process. Photos can EVENT SHIRTS be viewed at mcallenparks.net/golden-age-olympics/.

T-shirts will ONLY be provided to participants in paid events of REGISTRATION $7.00. Shirts for paid events will be distributed at each event.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Limit one shirt per participant.

PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT. EVENT RESULTS & PHOTOS REGISTRATION IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE PARKS View and download posted results online by visiting: AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE mcallenparks.net/golden-age-olympics/ LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD.

3. Registration forms MUST be received at least one week prior to each event unless otherwise noted. This includes mail-in registration forms. No late or on-site registration IN PERSON: will be accepted.

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

LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER 1921 N. 25th Street | (956) 681-3350 5. Game time is forfeit time for all events.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 6. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE RULES FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS THEY ARE ENTERING. View rules for each event online at: 3401 Jordan Rd. | (956) 681-3360 https://mcallen.box.com/gaorules Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM PARK VS. PARK COMPETITION

Friday Saturday

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

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

OVERALL OLYMPIAN

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM MCALLENPARKS.NET McAllen Parks and Recreation ATTN: GAO 2024 P.O. Box 220 · McAllen, TX 78505

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

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

DATE: Wednesday, January 17 TIME: 10:00 AM 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 3 TIME: Dessert Drop-Off 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Judging 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Pick-Up 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center BEAN BAG TOSS DOUBLES. (Men, Women, or Mixed) DATE: Thursday, Feb. 1 - Saturday, Feb. 3 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: Palm View Community Center BIKE TOUR PARK POINTS. Leisurely ride through the Bentsen-RGV State Park while enjoying nature, birds, butterflies and refreshments.

DATE: Wednesday, February 14 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: Bentsen State Park FEE: $3.00 person fee applies due at time of registration.

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

SINGLES Men Tuesday, Jan. 9 10:00 AM Women Tuesday, Jan. 9 10:00 AM DOUBLES Men Thursday, Jan. 11 10:00 AM Women Thursday, Jan. 11 10:00 AM MIXED Thursday, Jan. 25 10:00 AM PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen

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. 13 10:00 AM Women Tuesday, Feb. 13 10:00 AM PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen BILLIARDS 10-BALL SINGLES. Double Elimination. CALL SHOT. Three (3) out of five (5) games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions will apply based on enrollment.

SINGLES Men Thursday, Feb. 22 10:00 AM Women Thursday, Feb. 22 10:00 AM PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen BINGO / LOTERIA Try your luck with the classic game of Loteria (bingo).

DATE: Friday, February 23 TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center BOWLING SINGLES, DOUBLES, MIXED DOUBLES & TEAM. Team series - Five (5) people with a minimum of two (2) men and two (2) women.

Participants allowed to play only in ONE doubles division. Flighted bowling averages. No onsite replacements allowed. Additional fee applies. See below.

SINGLES Tuesday, January 16 DOUBLES Tuesday, January 23 MIXED Tuesday, January 30 TEAM Tuesday, February 6 TIME: 1:00 PM PLACE: Flamingo Bowl FEE: $7 per person per event paid at time of registration BRIDGE (CONTRACT) PARTNERS. (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. DATE: Thursday, February 1 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

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

DATE: Thursday, February 8 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center CRIBBAGE SINGLES. (Men & Women) Total points after 6 rounds.

DATE: Friday, January 12 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: Lark Community Center EUCHRE PARTNERS. (Men, Women or Mixed). Games will be 8 hands; Total points after 10 rounds.

DATE: Wednesday, February 7 TIME: 10:00 AM | 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: Tuesday, January 23 TIME: 8:00 AM PLACE: Champion Lakes Golf Course FEE: $39 green fees per person. Fees paid on-site at Pro Shop.

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

DATE: Monday, January 15 TIME: 1:00 PM PLACE: Lark Community Center JIGSAW PUZZLES 10 TEAMS. (4 people per team). Complete up to a 750 piece puzzle within 3 hours.

DATE: Friday, January 26 Saturday, January 27 TIME: 1:00 PM | PLACE: Lark Community Center

PAINTING The theme for this art competition is WESTERN. On a canvas, paint your all-time favorite WESTERN moment. Get creative by incorporating a surprise medium into your painting (string, aluminum foil, buttons, etc.). The judging will be based on who’s surprise element is used in the most creative fashion! All paintings must be submitted by Wednesday, February 21st and will be displayed at Palm View Community Center.

Winners will be announced Friday, February 23rd. A sample of what judges will be looking for will be available to view at Palm View Community Center.

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 14 Thursday, February 15 Friday, February 16 TIME: 9:00 AM | PLACE: Palm View Community Center PINOCHLE PARTNERS. (Men,Women or Mixed); Total points after 8 rounds of 4 hands per round.

DATE: Monday, January 29 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: Palm View Community Center

SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Game consists of 20 frames. Games may be shortened to 16 frames depending on number of teams registered.

Double Elimination. Expert and Amateur Divisions apply.

DATE: Mondays & Fridays SINGLES Jan. 8, Jan. 12, Jan. 15, DOUBLES Jan. 22, Jan. 26, Jan. 29, Feb. 2 MIXED Feb. 5, Feb. 9, Feb. 12, Feb. 16 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: Casa Del Sol RV Resort

WALK & TALK (FREE) PARK POINTS. Explore the adventures that await you! Enjoy a leisure walk through the McAllen Nature Center. Door prizes available at the conclusion of the event.

DATE: Firemen’s Park SOFTBALL TIME: 9:00 AM TEAMS. Become a part of the excitement that is ASA/USA softball. This PLACE: Tuesday, January 16 new event is a hit or miss. Teams based upon skill level.

FEE: Two (2) non-perishable or canned food donation to the DATE: Monday, February 19 RGV Food Bank.

Tuesday, February 20 TIME: 9:00 AM 3 V 3 BASKETBALL PLACE: Westside Park Teams of 6 people maximum. Single Elimination Tournament.

Individual medals to 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. Must have 4 teams SUDOKU registered to hold tournament.

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

DATE: Monday, January 22 DATE: Men’s - Friday, February 23 TIME: 1:00 PM Women’s - Saturday, February 24 PLACE: Lark Community Center TIME: 10:00 AM

TABLE TENNIS SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Eleven point game. Double-Elimination tournament. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.

POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM) Saturday, January 27 SINGLES. Men & Women Categories. Texas Hold’em. Women may opt DATE: TIME: 8:00 AM to register for the men’s category. Men are not eligible to compete in PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center the women’s group.

DATE: FINALS: TIME: PLACE:

Thursday, February 8 Thursday, February 8 10:00 AM Palm View Community Center

DATE: TIME: PLACE:

Saturday, February 17 10:00 AM TBA

MOVIE SCREENING (FREE) PARK POINTS. DATE: Wednesday, January 31 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: McAllen Public Library

THE GREAT CHASE TEAM. (Teams of 4 men, women, or mixed) Travel through McAllen and beyond figuring out clues, photographing the results and racing back to the finish line to win.

DATE: Thursday, February 15 RACE WALK TIME: 10:00 AM start time SINGLES. One-mile racewalk competition. Men and Women compete PLACE: Start Location: Las Palmas Community Center separate. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.

VOLLEYBALL TEAM. (8 people max) Double Elimination. Rally Scoring. Two (2) out of (3) Games.

DATE: Friday, February 9 - 1:00 PM Saturday, February 10 - 10:00 AM PLACE: Lark Community Center *Times subject to change depending on start of tournament. 5 minute rest before each game.

PLACE:

Lark Community Center

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, February 28 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: Lark Community Center TICKET: $7 per person. Must be purchased at least one week in advance. Space is limited. Ticket required for entry.

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 14. Recognition for inductees will take place at the awards ceremony on February 28. Inductee and/or contact person will be notified prior to the awards ceremony.

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

Champion Lakes Golf Course 2701 South Ware Rd. McAllen

(956) 681-3444

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

(956) 687-8296

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

McAllen Nature Center 4101 W. Business 83 McAllen

(956) 681-3333

Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave. McAllen

(956) 681-3340

Las Palmas Community Center 1921 N 25th St. McAllen

(956) 681-3350

Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. McAllen

(956) 681-3360

Westside Park 1000 S. Ware Rd. McAllen

(956) 681-3333

CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - 2024 GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS REGISTRATION FORM NAME: _______________________ AGE: ___________ BIRTHDATE: _____ SEX: M F SHIRT SIZE: _____________ LOCAL ADDRESS: _________________ ZIP: ___________ CITY: ___________ PHONE: __________________________ R.V. PARK NAME: _________________ YOUR HOME STATE: ________________________ E-MAIL: ______________________________________ __ 500 CARD GAME 139259.07 PARTNER

GOLF 139139.08 TEAM NAME

BAKE OFF BARS 139499.50 CAKES 139499.51 PIE CREAM 139499.52 SWEET BREAD 139499.53

HEARTS 139269.08

BEAN BAG TOSS MALE FEMALE MIXED PARTNER BIKE TOUR ($3.00)

COOKIES 139499.54 CUPCAKES 139499.55 PIES FRUIT 139499.56 YEAST BREAD 139499.57

HORSEHOES MALE 139309.13 FEMALE 139309.14 JIGSAW PUZZLES 139459.08 TEAM NAME

139289.19 139289.20 139289.21

VOLLEYBALL 139129.07 TEAM NAME WALK & TALK (FREE) 139109.07 3 V 3 BASKETBALL MALE 139130.01 FEMALE 139130.02 AWARDS CEREMONY ($7.00)

LINE DANCING

139349.08

MOVIE SCREENING (FREE)

139419.07

139999.09

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 139119.07 PAINTING 139409.35

BILLIARDS 8-BALL SINGLES M 139359.31 DOUBLES M 139359.33 PARTNER MIXED 139359.35 PARTNER BILLIARDS 9-BALL SINGLES M 139369.13

F 139359.32 F 139359.34

PICKLEBALL DOUBLES MALE 139279.19 PARTNER FEMALE 139279.20 PARTNER MIXED 139279.21 PARTNER

F 139369.14 PINOCHLE 139239.07 PARTNER

BILLIARDS 10-BALL SINGLES M 139379.14

F 139379.15

BINGO / LOTERIA

139440.09

BOWLING BOWLING AVERAGE ____ SINGLES M 139159.37 F 139159.38 DOUBLES M 139159.39 F 139159.40 PARTNER MIXED 139159.41 PARTNER TEAM 139159.42 TEAM NAME BRIDGE (CONTRACT) PARTNER

139209.13

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) PARTNER

139209.14

CRIBBAGE

F 139219.14

POKER

M 139179.13

F 139179.14

RACE WALK

M 139179.12

F 139179.13

SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES DOUBLES PARTNER MIXED PARTNER

CIRCLE ONE: AMATEUR EXPERT M 139319.36 F 139319.37 M 139319.38 F 139319.39

SOFTBALL 139140.07 TEAM NAME SUDOKU

M 139219.13

EUCHRE 139229.07 TEAM NAME

139319.40

M 139479.15

F 139479.16

TABLE TENNIS SINGLES M 139429.46 F 139429.47 DOUBLES M 139429.48 F 139429.49 PARTNER MIXED 139289.50 PARTNER THE GREAT CHASE 139439.08

ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. 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.

SIGNATURE: X DATE: DATE RECEIPT # CASH/CHECK CC: OFFICE USE ONLY REGISTRAR:

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