Golden Age Olympics 2014

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RULES & REGULATIONS1. 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.

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 will be accepted.

4. Each event must have at least three participants in order to have award official 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals and individual/park points. An event having less than three participants is subject to being dropped from competition or combined with another age group.

5. Game time is forfeit time for all events.

6. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE RULES FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE EVENTS THEY ARE ENTERING. View rules for each event online at https://mcallen.box.com/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. In team events, 80% of players must be from the same park to receive points.

OVERALL OLYMPIANIn addition to awards in individual events, points are awarded for participants finishing in first through third place. Overall Olympians are determined as the male and female participant with the most points. Participants finishing overall in first through third place will be awarded.

AWARD MEDALS Medals will be awarded at the end of each competition, when applicable. Results for some events will require extra time to tabulate in order to provide scoring accuracy. We kindly ask for your patience during this process. Photos can be viewed and ordered online at http://smu.gs/1ip45H

REGISTRATION ONLINE WWW.WEBTRAC.MCALLEN.NETIN PERSON LARK COMMUNITY CENTER 2601 Lark Ave · 956-681-3340 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER 1921 N. 25th Street · 956-681-3350 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER 3401 Jordan Rd. · 956-681-3360 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.BY MAIL McAllen Parks and Recreation ATTN: GAO 2014 P.O. Box 220 · McAllen, TX 78505REGISTRATION IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD.

ENTRY FEE $7.00 for the first event and $5.00 for each event thereafter. No refunds for cancellations will be issued. All sales are final. T-shirts will ONLY be provided to participants in paid events.

RESULTS Download posted results online using the link https://mcallen.box.com/gao2014.

EVENT WRAP-UP MEETINGBring your suggestions to make Golden Age Olympics better! Activity directors, tournament directors, participants and spectators welcome!DATE: Friday, March 14TIME: 2:00 p.m.PLACE: Las Palmas Community CenterCan’t attend the wrap-up meeting? Email your suggestions to [email protected]

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Men’s TennisDoubles

ShuffleboardSingles

ShuffleboardSingles

ShuffleboardSingles

ShuffleboardSingles

ShuffleboardDoubles

ShuffleboardDoubles

ShuffleboardDoubles

ShuffleboardDoubles

Crossword Puzzle

ShuffleboardMixed Doubles

ShuffleboardMixed Doubles

ShuffleboardMixed Doubles

Men’s Horseshoes

ShuffleboardMixed Doubles

Table Tennis

Men’s Washers

Darts

Petanque Petanque

GolfPetanque Petanque

Pinochle Euchre

Crossword Puzzle

Men’s 8-Ball Billiards

500 Card

Women’s 8-BallBilliards

Men’s 9-BallBilliards

Contract Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Women’s 9-BallBilliards

Men’s Doubles8-Ball Billiards

Great Chase Women’s Doubles8-Ball Billiards

Pickleball

Mixed Doubles8-Ball Billiards

Pickleball

Men’s Horseshoes

Walk & Talk

Women’s Horseshoes

Awards Ceremony

Racewalk

Team Bowling

BowlingSingles & Doubles

Bake-Off

Darts

1 JANUARY 2014

Women’s Washers

Bean Bag Toss

1 FEBRUARY

Volleyball Volleyball

Men’s TennisDoubles

Men’s TennisDoubles

Movie Screening

Basketball Skills

Poker Poker

Hearts

Cribbage

Bike Tour

Swimming

Mini Golf

Raceway Tunder

Wrap-Up Meeting

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500 CARD GAMEPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) Consult rules for tournament format.DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 12TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BRIDGE (CONTRACT)PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. RulesDATE: Wednesday, Feb. 19TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE)PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. Rules. Amateur and Expert Divisions Apply.DATE: Thursday, Feb. 20TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center

CRIBBAGESINGLES (Men & Women)Total points after 6 rounds. DATE: Thursday, Feb. 6 TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center

EUCHREPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). Games will be 8 hands; Total points after 10 rounds. DATE: Thursday, Feb. 13TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

HEARTSSINGLES (Men & Women) Consult rules for tournament format.DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 5TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center

PINOCHLEPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Total points after 8 rounds of 4 hands per round. DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 11TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM)SINGLES (Men & Women) DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 4FINALS: Wednesday, Feb. 5TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BAKE-OFFSINGLES (Bars, Bread, Cakes, Cookies, Cream, Pies and Fruit Pies) Participants allowed one entry per category and can enter up to three categories per entry fee. DATE: Monday, Feb. 3TIME: Dessert Drop-Off 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Judging 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Dessert Pick-Up 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

BEAN BAG TOSSDOUBLES (MENS, WOMENS OR MIXED)DATE: Saturday, Jan. 25TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palmer Pavilion

BIKE & BIRDING TOURPARK POINTS Leisurely ride through the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. $3.00 fee applies. Due at time of registration.DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 12TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State ParkFEE: $3.00 per person.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE SERIESSINGLES A series of four crossword puzzles in which participants will be given a limited time (90 minutes) to complete a weekly puzzle. Scores will be judged on accuracy and speed of completion.DATE: Friday, Feb. 7 & 14TIME: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Puzzle 1 & 2 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Puzzle 3 & 4PLACE: Lark Community Center

MOVIE SCREENING “PING-PONG”PARK POINTS Award-winning documentary follows eight players from all around the world. Participants prepare for the World Over-80s Championships in Inner Mongolia.DATE: Saturday, Feb. 1TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: McAllen Public Library

MINI GOLF PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Teams will play two rounds of 18 holes. Additional on-site fee applies.DATE: Thursday, Feb. 27TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: The Zone Action ParkFEE: $4.95 per person

RACEWAY THUNDERSINGLES (Men & Women) Test your driving skills. Drive two vehicles for time over four laps per time trial. Additional on-site fee applies.DATE: Thursday, Feb. 27TIME: Heat 1 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Heat 2 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Competitors may indicate their preferred time.PLACE: The Zone Action ParkFEE: $3.99 per person

THE GREAT CHASETEAM (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 camera and memory card required.DATE: Wednesday, March 5 TIME: 10:00 a.m. start timePLACE: Westside Park (in front of Guerra Pavilion)

WALK & TALK PARK POINTS Explore the beauty and history of McAllen’s newest park. Enjoy a leisure walk or take part in the Poker Walk.DATE: Friday, March 7TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Town Lake at Firemen’s ParkFEE: One canned food donation

WASHERS SINGLES (Men & Women) Test your skills of accuracy, determination and luck.DATE: MEN Wednesday, Jan. 8 WOMEN Thursday, Jan. 9 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

AWARDS CEREMONY(INDIVIDUAL & PARK) Overall winners finishing first through third place will be awarded trophies. Cheer teams will compete for medals. Enjoy light refreshments, music, activities and door prizes!

DATE: Wednesday, March 12TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

TICKET $3 PER PERSON. MUST BE PURCHASED AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE. SPACE IS LIMITED.

TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

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BASKETBALL SKILLS CHALLENGESINGLES Test your basketball skills in free throw, around the world, 3-point shoot out, knockout and horse.DATE: Monday, Feb. 3TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BILLIARDS 8-BALL SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Double Elimination. Two (2) out of three (3) games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. DOUBLES/MIXED - Alternate partner shot applies. Age divisions may apply based on enrollment. NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES ALLOWED, INCLUDING COFFEE.SINGLES Men Tuesday, Jan. 14 10:30 a.m. Women Thursday, Jan. 16 10:30 a.m.DOUBLES Men Tuesday, Mar. 4 10:30 a.m. Women Thursday, Mar. 6 10:30 a.m.MIXED Thursday, Jan. 23 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern & Social Club

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. NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES ALLOWED, INCLUDING COFFEE.DATES: Men Tuesday, Feb. 18 10:30 a.m.Women Thursday, Feb. 20 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern & Social Club

BOWLING TEAM SERIES: Five (5) people with a minimum of two (2) men and two (2) women. SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Participants allowed to play only in ONE doubles division. Flighted bowling averages.TEAM Saturday, Feb. 15 9:30 a.m. DOUBLES Sunday, Feb. 16 1:00 p.m.MIXED Sunday, Feb. 16 1:00 p.m. SINGLES Sunday, Feb. 16 3:45 p.m.PLACE: Flamingo Bowl

CHEERTEAM (10 Cheerleaders per park) Cheer on your team at Race Walk, Swimming, Volleyball and Pickleball. Cheer teams will compete at awards ceremony for medals.

DARTSTEAM (2 Men & 2 Women) Each match includes 2 games of Cricket (men & women), 4 games of mixed cricket, 2 games of 301 (men & women), 4 games of mixed 301.DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 15 Thursday, Jan. 16TIME: 8:00 a.m.PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort

GOLFTEAM Four (4) Person Team (one of each gender minimum) Scramble (Best Ball); 18 Holes. Shotgun start. Additional on-site fee applies.DATE: Thursday, Jan. 30TIME: 8:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Golf CourseFEE: $36 green fees per person

HORSESHOES SINGLES (Men & Women) Divisions based upon age and pitching percentage. If no percentage, go to 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: MEN Monday, Feb. 24 MEN Wednesday, Feb. 26 WOMEN Friday, Feb. 28TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Tropic Star RV Resort PÉTANQUETEAM (MIXED) One of Europe’s most popular outdoor games. A and B Tournaments DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 21,Wednesday, Jan. 22 Tuesday, Jan. 28, Wednesday, Jan. 29 TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort

PICKLEBALLDOUBLES (Men, Women or Mixed) A racquet sport combining elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Age divisions may apply based on enrollment. DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 25 Wednesday, Feb. 26TIME: 10:00 a.m.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 & FridaysSINGLES Jan. 13, Jan. 17, Jan. 20, Jan. 24 DOUBLES Jan. 27, Jan. 31, Feb. 10, Feb. 14MIXED Feb. 17, Feb. 21, Feb. 24, Feb. 28TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Casa Del Sol RV Resort

SWIMMINGSINGLES (Men & Women) 25 yard Front Stroke, Back Stroke, Breast Stroke, and Side Stroke. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.DATE: Saturday, Feb. 22TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Nikki Rowe High School Pool

RACE WALKSINGLES One-mile race walk competition. Men and Women compete separate. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.DATE: Saturday, Feb. 8TIME: 09:00 a.m.PLACE: Nikki Rowe High School Track

TABLE TENNISSINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Eleven point game. Round Robin Tournament. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.DATE: Saturday, Jan. 18TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Harlingen Community Center

TENNISDOUBLES (Men’s Only) Participants should be prepared to play two games per day.DATE: Friday, Jan. 24, Saturday, Jan. 25 Monday, Jan. 27TIME & PLACE: TBA

VOLLEYBALLTEAM (8 people max) Double Elimination. Rally Scoring. Two (2) out of (3) Games.DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 15 Thursday, Jan. 16TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center

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1) Pleasant Valley Resort 7320 W Expressway 83 Mission (956) 580-2940

2) Bentsen Rio Grande State Park 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr Mission (956) 584-9156

3) Palm View Golf Course 2701 South Ware Road McAllen (956) 681-3444

4) Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd McAllen (956) 681-3360

5) Westside Park 1000 S. Ware Rd McAllen (956) 681-3333

6) The Zone Action Park 2600 W Expressway 83 McAllen (956) 664-9663

7) Nikki Rowe High School 2101 N. Ware Rd. McAllen

8) Las Palmas Community Center 1921 N 25th Street McAllen (956) 681-3350

9) McAllen High School 2021 La Vista Ave.

10) Palmer Pavilion 301 E. Hackberry McAllen

11) Flamingo Bowl 3301 North 23rd Street McAllen (956) 686-1286

12) Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave McAllen (956) 681-3340

13) Eddy’s Taven & Social Club 400 Nolana McAllen (956) 687-8296

14) Town Lake at Fireman’s Park 201 N. 1st Street McAllen (956) 681-3333

15) Tropic Star RV Resort 1401 South Cage Pharr (956) 787-5957

16) Casa Del Sol RV Resort 400 N Val Verde Rd Donna (956) 464-2272

17) Harlingen Community Center 201 East Madison Ave Harlingen (956) 216-5291

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CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – 2014 GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS REGISTRATION FORM

NAME:____________________________________ AGE: __________ BIRTHDATE: __________ SEX: M F SHIRT SIZE: _________

LOCAL ADDRESS: ___________________________ CITY: _____________________ ZIP: __________ PHONE: ________________

R.V. PARK NAME: _____________________________ YOUR HOME STATE: ______________ E-MAIL: _______________________________

FEE: $7 FOR THE FIRST EVENT AND $5 FOR EACH EVENT THEREAFTER. FIRST PAID EVENT INCLUDES A T-SHIRT. PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENTS YOU ARE ENTERING AND PLEASE FILL IN ALL BLANKS.

500 CARD GAME 130259.00PARTNER _______________________________

BAKE OFF Bars 130499.00 Breads 130499.01Cakes 130499.02 Cookies 130499.03 Pies Cream 130499.04 Pies Fruit 130499.05

BASKETBALL SKILLS 130149.00

BEAN BAG TOSS 130289.00PARTNER _______________________________

BICYCLE TOUR($3.00) 130119.00

BILLIARDS 8-BALL SINGLES M 130359.00 F 130359.01DOUBLES M 130359.02 F 130359.03PARTNER _______________________________MIXED 130359.04PARTNER _______________________________

BILLIARDS 9-BALLSINGLES M 130369.00 F 130369.01

BOWLING BOWLING AVERAGE: ______SINGLES M 130159.00 F 130159.01DOUBLES M 130159.02 F 130159.03PARTNER _______________________________MIXED 130159.04PARTNER _______________________________TEAM 130159.05TEAM NAME ____________________________

BRIDGE (CONTRACT) 130209.00PARTNER _______________________________

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) AMATEUR 130209.01 EXPERT 130209.02PARTNER _______________________________

CHEER(FREE) 130349.00TEAM NAME ____________________________

CRIBBAGE M 130219.00 F 130219.01

CROSSWORD 130449.00

DARTS 130339.00TEAM __________________________________

EUCHRE 130229.00PARTNER _______________________________

GOLF 130139.00TEAM NAME ____________________________

HEARTS M 130269.00 F 130269.01

HORSESHOES RINGER AVERAGE ________ M 130309.01 F 130309.02MINI GOLF DOUBLES MEN 130169.00 WOMEN 130169.01 MIXED 130169.02PARTNER ________________________________

MOVIE SCREENING(FREE) 130299.00

PÉTANQUE 130199.00TEAM NAME ______________________________

PICKLEBALL DOUBLES MEN 130279.00PARTNER _________________________________ WOMEN 130279.01PARTNER _________________________________ MIXED 130279.02PARTNER _________________________________

PINOCHLE 130239.00PARTNER _________________________________

POKER 130249.00

RACE WALK M 130179.00 F 130179.01

RACEWAY THUNDER M 130175.00 F 130175.01

SHUFFLEBOARD E=EXPERT A=AMATEURSINGLES E 130319.00 A 130319.01DOUBLES E 130319.02 A 130319.03PARTNER_________________________________MIXED E 130319.04 A 130319.05PARTNER _________________________________

SWIMMINGFRONT STROKE M 130409.00 F 130409.01BACK STROKE M 130409.02 F 130409.03BREAST STROKE M 130409.04 F 130409.05SIDE STROKE M 130409.06 F 130409.07

TABLE TENNIS SINGLES M 130429.00 F 130429.01DOUBLES M 130429.02 F 130429.03PARTNER _________________________________MIXED 130429.04PARTNER _________________________________

TENNIS MEN DOUBLES 130419.12

THE GREAT CHASE 130439.00 TEAM NAME ____________________________

VOLLEYBALL 130129.00TEAM NAME ____________________________

WALK & TALK(FREE) 130109.00

WASHERS M 130189.00 F 130189.01

EXTRA T-SHIRT ($5.00) 130509.01

AWARDS CEREMONY ($3.00) 130509.03

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:$___________________

ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDSI, 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 I am registering in.

Signature: _______________________________

Date: ___________________________________

ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE TAKEN. PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE REGISTER

AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.

MAIL IN REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.

McALLEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.ATTN: “GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS”

P.O. BOX 220 McALLEN TX 78505-0220

REGISTRATION ACCEPTED ATLARK CC - 2601 LARK (681-3340)

LAS PALMAS CC -1921 N. 25TH (681-3350) PALM VIEW CC - 3401 JORDAN (681-3360)

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE AT 681-3333.

OFFICE USE ONLY: REGISTRAR ___________________ DATE ___________________ RECEIPT # ___________________ CASH/CHECK ___________________ CC: VISA MC