WESTERN COLORADO
Senior Games REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014
Aug. 23-29 REGISTER for free swim
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Your Guide to the Western Colorado Senior Games
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CHECK-IN TIMES & EVENT SCHEDULING:
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 athletes will receive $5 off their registration cost. • The new athlete’s registration form and the recruiting athlete’s registration form must be turned in together. • $5 is the maximum athletes may take off their registration fees.
AGE: • Participants should register according to their age as of 8/23/14. • 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. • All team members must submit an individual entry form and entry fee. A partner/teammate(s) MUST be indicated on the entry form where required.
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
• Participants can check in at the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation office (1340 Gunnison) prior to participation. This can be done August 22 – 29, 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 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 8, 2014.
AWARDS INFORMATION: • Medals will be presented to the first, second and third place finishers in each age category at the event venue.
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• 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. ★
SATURDAY/SUNDAY ★
PICKLEBALL DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 23 Men’s & Women’s Doubles: 8:30 a.m.: 3.5 - below 12:30 p.m.: 4.0 + above Sunday, August 24 Mixed Doubles: 8:30 a.m.: 3.5 - below 12:30 p.m.: 4.0 + above LOCATION: Lincoln Park Courts, 1340 Gunnison Avenue
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MONDAY
DATE/TIME: August 26, tee times begin at 3 p.m. LOCATION: Lincoln Park Golf Course, 1340 Gunnison Avenue FEE: $9 per person (Clubs are provided if needed.) Carts are available for $9 per person
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WEDNESDAY ★
GOLF: LONGEST DRIVE DATE/TIME: August 27, 7:30 a.m. LOCATION: Lincoln Park Driving Range, 1340 Gunnison Avenue
GOLF: CHIP/PUTT DATE/TIME: August 27, 9 a.m. LOCATION: Lincoln Park Golf Course, 1340 Gunnison Avenue
BASKETBALL FREE-THROW/HOT SHOT/ 3 POINT: DATE/TIME: August 27, 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Bookcliff Activity Center, 540-1/2 29-1/4 Rd.
CARDS: CRIBBAGE ★
BOCCE BALL: DATE/TIME: August 25, 9 a.m. LOCATION: Hawthorne Park, 400 Gunnison Ave.
BILLIARDS 8 Ball (Jack & Jill, Men’s, Women’s): DATE/TIME: August 25, 9 a.m. LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
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GOLF: 2-PERSON SCRAMBLE CO-ED
TUESDAY ★
5K RUN/WALK: DATE/TIME: August 26, 8:30 a.m. LOCATION: Canyon View Park, 730 24 Rd. COURSE: Trail, meet at tennis shelter on east side
DANCE COMPETITION: DATE/TIME: August 26, 2 p.m. LOCATION: Lincoln Park Barn, 1340 Gunnison Avenue
DATE/TIME: August 27, 2 p.m. LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
CARDS: BLACK JACK DATE/TIME: August 27, 6 p.m. LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
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THURSDAY ★
SWIMMING: DATE: August 28 WARM UP: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. RACE TIME: 8:45 a.m. - event starts with 500-yard swim LOCATION: Orchard Mesa Pool, 2736 Unaweep Ave.
BILLIARDS: 9 Ball (Jack & Jill, Men’s, Women’s) DATE/TIME: August 28, 9 a.m. LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
HORSESHOES: DATE/TIME: August 28, 9 a.m. LOCATION: Canyon View Horseshoe Pits, 730 24 Road
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BOWLING (Singles): DATE/TIME: August 28, 1 p.m. LOCATION: Orchard Mesa Lanes, 295 27 Rd. FEE: $5
BANQUET: DATE/TIME: August 28, 4:30 p.m. LOCATION: Ale House, 2531 North 12th St. FEE: $6 for banquet, $11 per guest
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FRIDAY ★
TRACK & FIELD: DATE: August 29 FIELD EVENTS: 7:30 a.m. TRACK EVENTS: 9 a.m. LOCATION: Lincoln Park Track, 1340 Gunnison Ave.
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Turn your registration forms in together and you will receive a $5 discount.
HE A LT H FA IR Friday, Aug 29 - 9am - 12pm Lincoln Park Barn Visit with vendors such as: AARP • 211 Rimrock Chiropractic (massages) Grand Mesa Medical Rocky Mountain Health Plans
CARDS: PINOCHLE: DATE/TIME: August 29, 1 p.m. LOCATION: Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
Grand Junction Senior Recreation Center
All competitors will receive a participation medal, and pins will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Wear your medal and collect your pins!
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Remember to register on entry form!!
How did you hear about the Western Colorado Senior Games? (please mark all that apply)
Received entry form directly From a past participant Activity Guide BEACON Misc. Promotion (website, Promo cards, poster, etc.) Other:_______________________________________________________
ALE HOUSE 2531 NORTH 12TH
ENTRY FORM—2014 Western Colorado Senior Games
TRACK EVENTS (Starting at 9:00 a.m.)
Complete all information on the front and back of this form. Please print in ink or type.
LAST NAME_______________________________________________FIRST NAME _________________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY______________________________________________________________ STATE______________________ ZIP CODE___________________________
50 Meter Dash 200 Meter Dash 400 Meter Dash 100 Meter Run 800 Meter Run 1600 Meter Run 400 Meter Walk 800 Meter Walk 1600 Meter Walk
PHONE________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH______________________________________________
EVENTS NOT COMPETED BY AGE DIVISION:
EMAIL ADDRESS (IF APPLICABLE): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
BILLIARDS
EMERGENCY CONTACT:____________________________________________________________________ PHONE___________________________________
EVENT AND SOCIAL REGISTRATION FEES
Gender
Registration is closed on August 15th, 5:00 p.m.
Male
★ Registration fee includes all events and a T-shirt (except where listed below)★ Early Registration Fee: $24.00 (If registered on or before August 8, 2014, T-Shirt guaranteed).......$ ______ Late Registration Fee: $29.00 (If registered after August 8, 2014, no T-Shirt)...................................$_______ Banquet Fee: $6.00.............................................................................................................................$_______ Bring a Guest(s) for Thursday Evening Dinner & Social: (# of Guests____@$11.00 per Guest)......$_______ Bowling Fee: $5.00.............................................................................................................................$_______ Golf Fee: 2 Person Scramble: $9.00...................................................................................................$_______ Golf Cart: $9.00...................................................................................................................................$_______ 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)..............................................................-(______ )
Female Medium Large XX-Large XXX-Large
Age Group (as of 8/23/2014)
50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69
70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89
New Athlete Name:_____________________________________________________________
AGE DIVISION EVENTS:
The new athlete’s registration form and the recruiting athlete’s registration form must be turned in together.
5K RUN/WALK
Checks Payable To: Grand Junction Parks and Recreation
Total Amount Enclosed: $
LIABILITY AND PRESS RELEASE WAIVER Affidavit: 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.
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 Friday, August 8, 2014 to: Grand Junction Parks and Recreation 1340 Gunnison Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-254-3866
BASKETBALL SHOOTING Free Throw Hot Shot 3 Point
FIELD EVENTS (Starting at 7:30 a.m.) Discus Football Throw (Men’s) Shotput Softball Slugfest Softball Throw (Women’s) Standing Long Jump
GOLF Chip Putt Longest Drive (Competed in 10 year age groups)
HORSESHOES Horseshoes (Competed in 10 year age groups)
SWIMMING
Bocce Ball
BOWLING ($5 extra fee)
Singles (Average:____________)
CARDS 90-94 95-99 100+____
Walk Run
Jack & Jill 8 Ball (Partners will be drawn) Jack & Jill 9 Ball (Partners will be drawn) Men’s 8 Ball Men’s 9 Ball Women’s 8 Ball Women’s 9 Ball
BOCCE BALL (Partners will be drawn at the event)
T-Shirt Size Small X-Large None
25 Meter Backstroke 25 Meter Breaststroke 25 Meter Freestyle 50 Meter Backstroke 50 Meter Breaststroke 50 Meter Freestyle 100 Meter Freestyle 100 Meter Individual Medley 500 Meter Freestyle
Black Jack Cribbage Pinochle
DANCE COMPETITION Couple Team Name (2): ______________________________ Partner’s Name: _______________________________ Large Team Name (9-18): ______________________________ Captain’s Name: _______________________________ Small Team Name (3-8): ______________________________ Captain’s Name: _______________________________
GOLF: 2-person scramble ($9 extra fee) Doubles Partner:________________________ Individual (Partner will be drawn at the event) Golf cart ($9 extra fee)
PICKLEBALL (The highest level partner determines play level for team)
Men’s Doubles 2.5 Men’s Doubles 3.0-3.5 Men’s Doubles 4.0+ Women’s Doubles 2.5 Women’s Doubles 3.0-3.5 Women’s Doubles 4.0+ Mixed Doubles 2.5 Mixed Doubles 3.0-3.5 Mixed Doubles 4.0+
DOUBLES PARTNER NAME: _________________________________ MIXED DOUBLES PARTNER NAME: _________________________________