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2011 Golden Age Olympic Programs

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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.

3. Fee is $7.00 per event per person. No refunds for cancellations will be issued. All sales are final. T-shirts and awards ceremony tickets will ONLY be provided to participants in paid events.

4. Registration forms MUST be received one week prior to each event unless otherwise noted. This includes mail-in registration forms. No late or on-site registration will be accepted. Register during regular business hours at the Las Palmas Community Center at 1921 N. 25th (681-3350), Lark Community Center at 2601 Lark (681-3340) or Palm View Community Center at 3401 Jordan (681-3360). Online registration and rules available at: www.mcallen.net/parks

5. Each event must have at least three participants in order to have an official 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awarded. An event having less than three participants is subject to being dropped from competition or combined with another age group.

6. Game time is forfeit time for all events.

ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THE RULES FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE EVENTS THEY ARE ENTERING. VIEW RULES AND RESULTS ONLINE AT WWW.MCALLEN.NET/PARKS

Overall olympiansMan & Woman

will win two round-trip tickets to Las Vegas, Nevada

courtesy ofAllegiant Airlines!

academy.com

SPORTS OUTDOORS +

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RACEWAY THUNDERWant to show the world you can drive like AJ Foyt? Can you corner like Parnelli Jones? Well, here’s your chance to prove it. Sign up for the inaugural Raceway Thunder at the The Zone in McAllen. Combatants will drive two vehicles for time over four laps per time trial. Medals to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in Men’s and Women’s divisions. Additional fee must be paid at The Zone.DATE: Wednesday, February 9TIME: Heat 1 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Heat 2 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Competitors may choose their heatPLACE: The Zone Action Park 2600 W Expressway 83 in McAllen

THE GREAT CHASELet the chase begin! Four-person team (two men, two ladies) travels through McAllen and maybe even beyond figuring out clues, photographing the results and racing back to the finish line to win the Great Chase. DATE: Thursday, Feb. 24 TIME: 10:00 a.m. start timePLACE: Westside Park (1000 S. Ware Rd.)

WALK & TALK Enjoy a leisurely walk through Downtown McAllen. Follow the map to fill your card by visiting downtown merchants. Register to win prizes. Three largest groups based on park percentage will be awarded to the three largest groups participating. Prizes presented at Archer Park.DATE: Friday, Feb. 18 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Archer Park 100 N. Main StreetFEE: One canned food donation at event

WASHERS SINGLES Who knew playing with washers could be so fun! This game is similar to horseshoes but much more exciting. Test your skills of accuracy, determination and luck against your competitors.DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 19TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

500 CARD GAMEPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Consult rules for tournament format.DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 1TIME: 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BRIDGE (CONTRACT)PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). Play governed by A.C.B.L. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. DATE: Thursday, Jan. 20TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE)PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). Play governed by A.C.B.L. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. DATE: Friday, Jan. 21TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

CRIBBAGESINGLES (Men & Women) Total points after 6 rounds. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. DATE: Thursday, Feb. 3 TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

EUCHREPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). Games will be 8 hands; Total points after 8 rounds. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.DATE: Monday, Jan. 31TIME: 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

HEARTSSINGLES (Men & Women) Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Consult rules for tournament format.DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 11 TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center

PINOCHLEPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Total points after 5 rounds of 4 hands per round. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 2 TIME: 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER SINGLES (Men & Women) Try your luck and have some fun. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.DATE: Tuesday & Wednesday, Jan. 18 & 19TIME: 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BAKE-OFFTest your skills in six delicious categories: 1) Bars 2) Cakes 3) Cookies 4) Pies - Cream 5) Pies - Fruit 6) BreadsParticipants are allowed one entry per category. There is a maximum of 20 entries in total allowed per category. Judging will be based on appearance, texture & taste. Participants must submit entry recipe for validation. Only pre-registration accepted. No on-site registration permitted.DATE: Friday, Feb. 25TIME: Dessert Drop-Off 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Judging 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Dessert Pick-Up 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BIKE & BIRDING TOURTake a leisurely ride through the Mission Bike Trails. Refreshments will be available at the end of the event. The three largest groups participating (based on % of Park) will be awarded. DATE: Sunday, Feb. 6 TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park 2800 South Bentsen Palm Dr. in MissionFEE: Donation of 1 canned food item day of event

CROSSWORD PUZZLE SERIESA 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: Thursday, Feb. 3 and 17TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Puzzle 1) 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Puzzle 2)PLACE: Lark Community Center (2601 Lark Avenue)

MINIATURE GOLF Partners (Men, Women or Mixed); Teams will play two rounds of 18 holes. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Additional fee must be paid at The Zone.DATE: Wednesday, February 9TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: The Zone Action Park 2600 W Expressway 83 in McAllen

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BASKETBALL SKILLSFree Throw, Around-the-World & Basketball Skills. DATE: Thursday, Jan. 13TIME: 1:00 p.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. Age divisions may apply based on enrollment. NOTE NO OUTSIDE DRINKS ALLOWED IN FAST EDDIES (INCLUDING COFFEE)SINGLES Men Tuesday, Feb. 8 10:30 a.m.Women Tuesday, Feb. 8 10:30 a.m.DOUBLES Thursday, Feb. 10 10:30 a.mMIXED Thursday, Feb. 17 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Fast Eddies 400 E. Nolana in 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. NOTE NO OUTSIDE DRINKS ALLOWED IN FAST EDDIES (INCLUDING COFFEE)DATES: Tuesday, Feb. 15TIME: 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Fast Eddies 400 E. Nolana in McAllen

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. Registration deadline Monday, Jan. 31st. Flighted bowling averages.TEAM 750 & Under OR 750 & OverSINGLES 150 & Under OR 150 & OverDOUBLES 150 & Under OR 150 & Over

TEAM Saturday, Feb. 12 9:30 a.m. DOUBLES Sunday, Feb. 13 1:00 p.m.MIXED Sunday, Feb. 13 1:00 p.m. SINGLES Sunday, Feb. 13 3:00 p.m.PLACE: Flamingo Bowl 3301 N. 23rd Street in McAllen

GOLFFour (4) Person Team, MIXED (one of each sex minimum) Scramble (Best Ball); 18 Holes. Shotgun start. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. IMPORTANT Collared shirts must be worn at course and driving range at all times. DATE: Thursday, Jan. 27TIME: 8:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Golf Course 2701 S. Ware Rd. in McAllenFEE: Additonal $34 fee per team

HORSESHOES SINGLES Women pitch 30’, Men 50-69 pitch 40’, Men 70+ pitch 30’ 20 shoes per game, Round Robin play within division. Divisions based upon pitching percentage. Include percentage (average) on registration form. If no percentage, go to Tropic Star M-TH from 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and pitch a qualifying round of 20 shoes submit to Parks and Recreation Department.MEN 50 -69 Monday, Feb. 21 Tropic StarMEN 70+ Tuesday, Feb. 22 Tropic StarWOMEN Wednesday, Feb. 23 Tip-O-TexasTIME: 9:00 a.m. (All days)PLACE: Tropic Star 1401 S. Cage in Pharr Tip-O-Texas 101 E. Sioux Rd in Pharr

PÉTANQUESINGLES Pronounced “pay-tonk”, this is one of Europe’s most popular outdoor games and is a cousin of both horseshoes and of the Italian bowling game called ‘bocce’. Everyone is sure to have lots of fun.DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 18TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Bit-O-Heaven RV Park 1051 W Business HWY 83 in Donna

SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED 20 frames per game. Games may be shortened to 16 frames depending on number of teams registered. Double Elimination. Expert and Amateur Divisions.DATES:Mondays & FridaysSINGLES Jan. 10, Jan. 14 & Jan. 17DOUBLES Jan. 24, Jan. 28 & Feb. 4MIXED Feb. 7, Feb. 11 & Feb. 14TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Casa Del Sol RV Park 400 N. Val Verde Rd. in Donna

SWIMMINGEVENTS: 25yd. Front Crawl , 25yd. Backstroke, 25yd. Breaststroke, 25yd. Sidestroke and 50yd. Freestyle. AGES: 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 23TIME: 3:30 p.m. start PLACE: Boys Club Pool 2620 Galveston

RACE WALKParticipate in a one-mile race walk around McAllen Memorial Stadium.AGES: 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+DATE: Saturday, Feb. 5TIME: 12:00 p.m.PLACE: McAllen Memorial Stadium 2021 La Vista Ave.

TABLE TENNISSINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Eleven point game. Round Robin Tournament. Ages: 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+SINGLES Saturday, Jan. 15DOUBLES Saturday, Jan. 29 MIXED Saturday, Jan. 29TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center

TENNIS DOUBLES & MIXED: Double Elimination Tournament; No more than two (2) matches per day including tie breaker if necessary. Participants must provide own tennis balls. Age division determined by younger player. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.AGES: 50 - 56, 57 - 62, 63 - 69, 70+ DOUBLES Jan. 12, Jan. 13 & Jan. 17MIXED Feb. 14, Feb. 16 & Feb. 18TIME: 10:00 a.m. start PLACE: McAllen High School Tennis Courts La Vista & 23rd Street in McAllen

VOLLEYBALLTeam of 8 people maximum. Double Elimination. Rally Scoring. Two (2) out of (3) GamesDATE: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday Jan. 25, Jan. 26 & Jan. 27TIME: 1:00 p.m. start PLACE: Lark Community Center

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AWARDS CEREMONY Theme: Casino “We bet you’ll love it!”Enjoy appetizers and hors d’oeuvres as you mix and mingle with other participants while playing games and entering for give-a-ways in the courtyard. Awards will be presented for all events during the ceremony. Must have GAO ticket to attend. Receive one ticket with your first PAID event. NOTE: There will not be a sit down meal. Extra award ceremony tickets available for purchase at $7 each.

DATE: Tuesday, March 8thTIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.PLACE: McAllen Civic Center 1300 S. 10th Street in McAllen

PARK VS. PARK COMPETITIONTeams from each RV Park will compete for a unique Park vs. Park Award. Points are also awarded for placing in individual events. In team events, 80% of players must be from the same park to receive points.Team events include: Bowling, Volleyball, Golf, Walk & Talk, and the Bicycle Tour.

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GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

JANUARY 9 10 SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES

11 HEARTS

12 TENNIS DOUBLES

13 TENNIS DOUBLES BASKETBALL

14 SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES

15 TABLE TENNIS SINGLES

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17 SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES TENNIS DOUBLES

18 POKER PÉTANQUE

19 POKER – FINALS WASHERS

20 CONTRACT BRIDGE

21 DUPLICATE BRIDGE

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23 24 SHUFFLEBOARD DOUBLES

25 VOLLEYBALL

26 VOLLEYBALL

27 VOLLEYBALL GOLF

28 SHUFFLEBOARD DOUBLES

29 TABLE TENNIS DOUBLES & MIXED DOUBLES

30 31 EUCHRE

FEBRUARY 1 500 CARD GAME

2 PINOCHLE

3 CRIBBAGE CROSSWORD PUZZLES

4 SHUFFLEBOARD DOUBLES

5 RACE WALK

6 BIKE TOUR

7 SHUFFLEBOARD MIXED DOUBLES

8 8-BALL SINGLES

9 MINI GOLF RACEWAY THUNDER

10 8-BALL DOUBLES

11 SHUFFLEBOARD MIXED DOUBLES

12 BOWLING

13 BOWLING

14 SHUFFLEBOARD MIXED DOUBLES

TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES

15 9-BALL

16 TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES

17 TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES

8-BALL MIXED DOUBLES

18 WALK & TALK

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20 21 HORSESHOES

22 HORSESHOES

23 HORSESHOES SWIMMING

24 THE GREAT CHASE

25 BAKE-OFF

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MARCH 1

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6 7 8 AWARDS CEREMONY

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McAllen to Host Texas Recreation and Park Society Annual State Conference

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PARK VS. PARK First Place Tip-O-Texas Second Place Bit-O-Heaven Third Place Tropic Star

OVERALL OLYMPIANS Robert Brinton Bit-O-Heaven Shirley Fellin Tip-O-Texas

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CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – 2011 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: $7.00 FOR EACH EVENT (1ST PAID EVENT ENTERED INCLUDES A T-SHIRT AND AN AWARDS CEREMONY TICKET.)PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENTS YOU ARE ENTERING. CIRCLE M FOR MALE AND F FOR FEMALE AND PLEASE FILL IN ALL BLANKS.

8-BALL SINGLES M 130359.00 F 130359.01DOUBLES M 130359.02 F 130359.03PARTNER _________________________________MIXED 130359.04PARTNER _________________________________

9-BALL M 130369.00 F 130369.01

500 CARD GAME 130259.00PARTNER _________________________________

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

BASKETBALL SKILLS 130149.00

BICYCLE TOUR 130119.00

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) 130209.00PARTNER _________________________________

BRIDGE (CONTRACT) 130209.01PARTNER _________________________________

BOWLING BOWLING AVERAGE: ______SINGLES M 130159.00 F 130159.01DOUBLES M 130159.02 F 130159.03PARTNER _________________________________MIXED 130159.04PARTNER _________________________________TEAM 130159.05TEAM NAME _______________________________

CRIBBAGE M 130219.00 F 130219.01

CROSSWORD 130449.00

EUCHRE 130229.00PARTNER _________________________________

GOLF 130139.00 + Green FeeTEAM NAME _______________________________

HEARTS M 130269.00 F 130269.01

HORSESHOES RINGER AVERAGE ________50 - 69 M 130309.00 70 + M 130309.01 WOMEN F 130309.02

MINI GOLF 130169.00 PARTNER _________________________________

PÉTANQUE M 130199.00 F 130199.01

PINOCHLE 130239.00 PARTNER _________________________________

POKER 130249.00

RACE WALK M 130179.00 F 130179.01

RACEWAY THUNDER M 130175.00 F 130175.01

SHUFFLEBOARD EXPERT AMATEURSINGLES M 130319.00 F 130319.01DOUBLES M 130319.02 F 130319.03PARTNER____________________________________MIXED 130319.04PARTNER ____________________________________

SWIMMING50–59 M 130409.00 F 130409.0160–64 M 130409.02 F 130409.03 65-69 M 130409.04 F 130409.0570–79 M 130409.06 F 130409.0780 + M 130409.08 F 130409.09LIST EVENTS ______________________________________________________________________

TABLE TENNIS 50 - 59 SINGLES M 130429.00 F 130429.01 DOUBLES M 130429.02 F 130429.03 MIXED 130429.0460 - 64 SINGLES M 130429.05 F 130429.06 DOUBLES M 130429.07 F 130429.08 MIXED 130429.0965 - 69 SINGLES M 130429.10 F 130429.11 DOUBLES M 130429.12 F 130429.13 MIXED 130429.1470 - 74 SINGLES M 130429.15 F 130429.16 DOUBLES M 130429.17 F 130429.18 MIXED 130429.1975+ SINGLES M 130429.20 F 130429.21 DOUBLES M 130429.22 F 130429.23 MIXED 130429.24PARTNER(S)_______________________________

TENNIS 50–56 DOUBLES M 130419.00 F 130419.01 MIXED 130419.0257–62 DOUBLES M 130419.03 F 130419.04 MIXED 130419.0563–69 DOUBLES M 130419.06 F 130419.07 MIXED 130419.0870+ DOUBLES M 130419.09 F 130419.10 MIXED 130419.11 PARTNER(S) _______________________________

THE GREAT CHASE 130439.00 TEAM NAME ______________________________

VOLLEYBALL 130129.00TEAM NAME ______________________________

WALK & TALK 130109.00 + Food Item

WASHERS M 130189.00 F 130189.01

RGV VIPERS GAME 130609.00 $7.00

AWARDS CEREMONY 130509.00 $7.00

TOTAL AMOUNT: $_____________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 I am registering in.

Signature: ________________________________

Date: ____________________________________

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN. PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE REGISTER

AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

MAIL IN REGISTRATION ACCEPTED. FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE

WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.

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

P.O. BOX 220McALLEN TX 78505-0220

WALK-IN REGISTRATION ACCEPTED AT ALL THREE COMMUNITY CENTERS:

LARK 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 MASTERCARDALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS.