Aug. 26-30

Senior Games

Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games Now on the web at www.BeaconSeniorNews.com

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GENERAL INFORMATION ★ Recruit A New Athlete Promotion ★

• Participants are encouraged to get new athletes involved in the Western Colorado Senior Games. As a reward, the recruiting athlete will receive $5 off their registration fee.

• The new athlete’s registration form and the recruiting athlete’s registration form must be turned in together.

• $5 is the maximum an athlete may take off their registration fees.

AGE:• Participants should register according to their age as of 8/26/13.

• The age groups are: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+.

• Events will be conducted by age group except when it is necessary to combine for competition.

• The age group for doubles teams will be determined by the youngest player. All team members must submit an individual entry form and entry fee. A partner/teammate(s) muST be indicated on the entry form to be eligible for the tournament.

HOTEL INFORMATION:• Hotels offering special event rates are posted on our website at www.gjcity.org/senior_games.aspx. You

may also call the Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau at 1-800-962-2547 or visit their website at www.visitgrandjunction.com for more information.

• To ensure availability, we suggest you make your reservations early.

CHECK-IN TIMES & EVENT SCHEDULING:• Participants must

check in at the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation office (1340 Gunnison) prior to participation. This can be done August 22 – August 30, weekdays only from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• A T-shirt, goodie bag, schedule, map, and other important information will be provided at check-in.

• Participants should be at the event venue at least 15 minutes prior to the starting time, as listed on the schedule.

• Participants are allowed and encouraged to enter more than one event, but do so at their own risk, as schedule changes cannot be made to accommodate sports that occur simultaneously. Please plan accordingly.

CANCELLATIONS/ POSTPONEMENTS/REFUNDS:• In the event of inclement weather or unusual/extenuating circumstances, Senior Games officials reserve the right to change the format of the competition, postpone events, or cancel. Refunds will not be given due to weather.

• Refunds will only be granted if requested prior to August 12, 2013.

AWARDS INFORMATION:• medals will be presented to the

first, second and third place finishers in each age category at the event venue.

• The Western Colorado Senior Games are OPEN to out-of-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 enter and complete the event in order to receive a medal. That athlete will be placed in the closest age category with, but not against, those athletes.

★ EVENTS ★

PICKLEbALL DATE/TIME:

Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles: Monday, August 26 at 8:00am Mixed Doubles: Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00 a.m.:

LOCATION: Pineridge Courts, Ridges Boulevard & Desert Trails Drive

bOCCE bALL:DATE/TIME: Monday, August 26, 9:00 a.m.LOCATION: Hawthorne Park,

400 Gunnison Ave.

5K RUN/WALK (Snacks provided by The Atrium):DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 27, 8:30 a.m.LOCATION: Canyon View Park,

730 24 Rd.COURSE: Trail, meet at Tennis Shelter

on east side

DANCE COMPETITION:DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 27, 2 p.m.LOCATION: Lincoln Park Barn

GOLF: 2-PERSON SCRAMbLE CO-EDDATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 27, tee times

begin at 3 p.m.LOCATION: Lincoln Park Golf CourseFEE: $8 per person (Clubs are provided if

needed.) Carts are available for $8 per person

GOLF CHIP/PUTT:DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 28, 9 a.m.LOCATION: Lincoln Park Golf Course

bASKETbALL FREE-THROW/HOT SHOT/ 3 POINT:

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 28, 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Bookcliff Activity Center, 540-1/2 29-1/4 Rd.

CRIbbAGEDATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 28, 2 p.m.LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center,

550 Ouray Ave.

bLACK JACK:DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 28, 6 p.m.LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center,

550 Ouray Ave.

SWIMMING:DATE: Thursday, August 29WARM UP: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.RACE TIME: 8:45 a.m. - event starts with

500 yard swimLOCATION: Orchard Mesa Pool,

2736 Unaweep Ave.

HORSESHOES:DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 29, 9 a.m.LOCATION: Canyon View Horseshoe Pits

bILLIARDS (Jack & Jill, 8 ball, 9 ball):DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 29, 9 a.m.LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center,

550 Ouray Ave.

bOWLING (Singles):DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 29,

1:00 p.m.LOCATION: Orchard Mesa Lanes,

295 27 Rd.FEE: $5

bANQUET:DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 29,

4:30 p.m.LOCATION: Ale House, 2531 North 12th St.FEE: $6 for banquet, $11 per guest

TRACK & FIELD:DATE: Friday, August 30FIELD EVENTS: 7:30 a.m.TRACK EVENTS: 9 a.m.LOCATION: Lincoln Park Track,

1340 Gunnison Ave.

HEALTH FAIR: TIME: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Lincoln Park Barn)

PINOCHLE:DATE/TIME: Friday, August 30, 1 p.m.LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center,

550 Ouray Ave.

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Online information: www.gjcity.org/senior_games.aspx

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How did you hear about the Western Colorado Senior Games? (please mark all that apply)

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PICKLEbALL (You must specify partner; younger partner determines age group)

Ages 50-61 Ages 62+ Doubles Partner: ________________________ Mixed Doubles Partner: ________________________

bOCCE bALL (Partners will be drawn at the event)

Bocce Ball

5K RUN/WALK Walk Run

HORSESHOES Horseshoes

GOLF: 2-PERSON SCRAMbLE Individual (Partner will be chosen) Doubles Partner: ________________________

GOLF CHIP/PUTT Chip Putt

bASKETbALL SHOOTING Free Throw Hot Shot 3 Point

ENTRY FORM—2013 Western Colorado Senior GamesComplete all information on the front and back of this form. Please print in ink or type.

LAST NAMEFIRST NAMESTREET ADDRESSCITYSTATEzIp CoDEpHoNE -- DATE oF BIRTH--EMAIL ADDRESS (IF AppLICABLE): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CoNTACT: ___________________________________________________________ pHoNE--

LIAbILITY AND PRESS RELEASE WAIVERAffidavit: I will not hold the City of Grand Junction parks and Recreation Department or any cosponsoring agency responsible for injury incurred while participating in any program. I understand that I will indemnify the City and its officers and employees from any injury claims. I am aware that participating in any sport/activity, can be a dangerous activity involving many risks of injury, including crippling injury or death. I AUTHoRIzE, ALLoW AND RELEASE the unlimited publication, broadcast, transmission, re-transmission and or other form of reproduction of any and all audio, video and photographic images without payment of compensation or royalties.

SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________ DATE: _____________

Each participant should consult his/her doctor in regard to practice, preparation and competition in this event or any similar physical activity.

EVENT AND SOCIAL REGISTRATION FEES Registration is closed on August 16th

★ Registration fee includes all events and a t-shirt (except where listed below)★

Early Registration Fee: $19.00 (If registered on or before August 12, 2013, T-Shirt guaranteed) ....$ _____Late Registration Fee: $24.00 (If registered after August 12, 2013, no T-Shirt) ................................$ ______XX-Large T-Shirt Fee: $2.00 or XXX-Large T-Shirt Fee: $3.00 .........................................................$ ______Bowling Fee: $5.00.............................................................................................................................$ ______Golf Fee: 2 person Scramble: $8.00 ..................................................................................................$ ______Golf Cart: $8.00 ..................................................................................................................................$ ______Banquet Fee: $6.00 ............................................................................................................................$ ______Bring a Guest(s) for Thursday Evening Dinner & Social: (# of Guests____@$11.00 per Guest) .....$ ______Become a “FRIEND oF THE WESTERN CoLoRADo SENIoR GAMES" by contributing an extra amount that will help enhance this year’s games! ....................................$ ______Recruited a New Athlete Discount: ($5 Discount Maximum) .............................................................-( _____ )

New Athlete Name: ____________________________________________________________ The new athlete’s registration form and the recruiting athlete’s registration form must be turned in together.

Total Amount Enclosed: $Checks Payable To: Grand Junction Parks and Recreation

Please review your entry form to make sure you did the following: Completed the general information entirely and marked all the events in which you are planning

to participate. For doubles events, a partner was included if necessary.

Signed and dated the liability and press release waiver.

Enclosed the total payment including additional event fees, banquet fees, and discounts.

Reminded team partners, as applicable, to submit their entry form and fee.

Check made payable to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation.

Mailed your entry form and payment prior to Monday, August 12, 2013 to:

Grand Junction Parks and Recreation 1340 Gunnison Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-254-3866

Gender Male Female

T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large XXX-Large (add $2.00) (add $3.00)

Age Group (as of 8/26/2013) 50-54 70-74 90-94 55-59 75-79 95-99 60-64 80-84 100+____ 65-69 85-89

CRIbbAGE Cribbage

bLACK JACK Black Jack

SWIMMING 500 Meter Freestyle 25 Meter Breaststroke 25 Meter Freestyle 100 Meter Freestyle 25 Meter Backstroke 50 Meter Breaststroke 50 Meter Freestyle 50 Meter Backstroke 100 Meter Individual Medley

PINOCHLE Pinochle

bILLIARDS Men’s 8 Ball Women’s 8 Ball Men’s 9 Ball Women’s 9 Ball Jack & Jill: (Partners will be drawn)

bOWLING Singles (Average:____________)

bANQUET: I am attending for $6.00 I am bringing a guest for $11.00

DANCE COMPETITION Team Name: _________________________

TRACK & FIELD FIELD EVENTS (Starting at 7:30 a.m.)

Softball Slugfest Soccer Kick Discus Shotput Softball Throw Football Throw Standing Long Jump

TRACK EVENTS (Starting at 9:00 a.m.)

1600 Meter Walk 200 Meter Dash 800 Meter Walk 800 Meter Dash 400 Meter Walk 100 Meter Run 50 Meter Dash 400 Meter Dash 1600 Meter Run