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 more than three participants in order to 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, 75% 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, whenever feasible. Results for some events may 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 www.mcallenparks.net.

REGISTRATION

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

AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.

REGISTRATION IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD.

IN 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.

ONLINE WWW.MCALLENPARKS.NET

BY MAIL McAllen Parks and Recreation ATTN: GAO 2015 P.O. Box 220 · McAllen, TX 78505

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

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

RESULTS View and download posted results online by visiting www.mcallenparks.net.

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Poker

ShuffleboardSingles

ShuffleboardSingles

ShuffleboardSingles

ShuffleboardSingles

ShuffleboardDoubles

ShuffleboardDoubles

ShuffleboardDoubles

ShuffleboardDoubles

Pinochle

ShuffleboardMixed Doubles

ShuffleboardMixed Doubles

ShuffleboardMixed Doubles

Bake-Off

ShuffleboardMixed Doubles

Petanque Petanque

GolfPetanque Petanque

Billiards 8-BallDoubles Men

Euchre

Billiards 8-BallMixed Doubles

Crossword

Volleyball

Billiards 8-BallDoubles Women

Darts

Billiards 9-BallMen

Billiards 9-BallWomen

Duplicate Bridge

Mini GolfRaceway Thunder

Bike Tour Contract Bridge

Jigsaw Puzzles

Pickleball

Poker

Pickleball

Horseshoes Men 70 & Over

Walk & Talk

HorseshoesMen 50-69 & Women

Awards Ceremony

Racewalk

Team Bowling

BowlingSingles & Doubles

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WashersMen & Women

Bean Bag Toss

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Volleyball

Table Tennis

500 Card Billiards 8-BallMen

Billiards 8-BallWomenHearts

Cribbage

Swimming

Disc Golf

Wrap-Up Meeting

McAllen Travel Show McAllen Travel Show

Flimsee

Jigsaw Puzzles

Fishing Derby Great Chase Cheer Competition

Darts

500 CARD GAMEPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) Consult rules for tournament format.DATE: Monday, February 2TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

BRIDGE (CONTRACT)PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L.DATE: Thursday, March 5TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE)PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. Rules. Amateur & Expert Divisions may apply.DATE: Thursday, Feb. 19TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center

CRIBBAGESINGLES (Men & Women)Total points after 6 rounds. DATE: Thursday, Feb. 5 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. 12TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

HEARTSSINGLES (Men & Women) Consult rules for tournament format.DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 4TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Lark Community Center

PINOCHLEPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Total points after 8 rounds of 4 hands per round. DATE: Friday, Feb. 13TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM)SINGLES (Men & Women) DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 22FINALS: Wednesday, Feb. 4TIME: 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. 23TIME: Dessert Drop-Off 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Judging 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Dessert Pick-Up 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

BEAN BAG TOSSDOUBLES (MENS, WOMENS OR MIXED)DATE: Saturday, Jan. 24TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

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: Monday & Friday, Feb. 2 & Feb. 6TIME: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Puzzle 1 & 3 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Puzzle 2 & 4PLACE: Lark Community Center

JIGSAW PUZZLESTEAM. (2 Men & 2 Women). Complete a 500 piece puzzle within 4 hours. DATE: Monday & Friday March 2 & March 5TIME: 1:00 p.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

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: Tuesday, March 10 TIME: 10:00 a.m. start timePLACE: Westside Park (Ramiro Guerra Pavilion)

WASHERS SINGLES (Men & Women) Test your skills of accuracy, determination and a little luck.DATE: Thursday, Jan. 15 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

FLIMSEE CUPPARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). The goal is to score points by flipping cups off the poles and/or by passing the Frisbee cleanly between them, all while challenging the defense to catch any bounced cupsDATE: Tuesday, March 3 TIME: 10:00 a.m. start timePLACE: Palm View Park

FISHING DERBYPut your fishing skills to the test and reel in a big one! Bring your own rod & bait. Total length of top four fish caught.DATE: Monday, March 9TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: McAllen Convention Center

MINI GOLF PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Teams will play two rounds of 18 holes. Additional on-site fee applies.DATE: Tuesday, March 3TIME: 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: Tuesday, March 3TIME: 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

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, Feb. 3 10:30 a.m. Women Wednesday, Feb. 4 10:30 a.m.DOUBLES Men Tuesday, Feb. 10 10:30 a.m. Women Wednesday, Feb. 11 10:30 a.m.MIXED Friday, Feb. 6 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Men - Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen Women - Fun & Sun RV Resort, San Benito

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. 17 10:30 a.m.Women Wednesday, Feb. 18 10:30 a.m.PLACE: Men - Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen Women - Fun & Sun RV Resort, San Benito

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. 14 9:30 a.m. DOUBLES Sunday, Feb. 15 1:00 p.m.MIXED Sunday, Feb. 15 1:00 p.m. SINGLES Sunday, Feb. 15 3:45 p.m.PLACE: Flamingo Bowl

CHEERTEAM (10 Cheerleaders Max per park) Cheer on your team at Race Walk, Swimming, Volleyball and Pickleball. DATE: Wednesday, March 11TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: Palm View Community Center

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: Friday, Jan. 16 Saturday, Jan. 17TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort

DISC GOLFDOUBLES. Total score for all rounds. Also known frisbee golf, in this flying disc game players throw a flying disc at a target. The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc.DATE: Thursday, Feb. 26TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Daffodil Park, 4200 Daffodil

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. 29TIME: 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 70+ Wednesday, Feb. 25 MEN 50-69 Friday, Feb. 27 WOMEN Friday, Feb. 27TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Tropic Star RV Resort PÉTANQUETEAM (MIXED) One of Europe’s most popular outdoor games. DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 20, Wednesday, Jan. 21 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. 24 & Wednesday, Feb. 25TIME: 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. 12, Jan. 16, Jan. 19, Jan. 23 DOUBLES Jan. 26, Jan. 30, Feb. 9, Feb. 13MIXED Feb. 16, Feb. 20, Feb. 23, Feb. 27TIME: 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. 21TIME: 10:00 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. 7TIME: 10:00 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. 31TIME: 9:00 a.m.PLACE: Harlingen Community Center

VOLLEYBALLTEAM (8 people max) Double Elimination. Rally Scoring. Two (2) out of (3) Games.DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 13 & Wednesday, Jan. 14TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center

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, March 4TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State ParkFEE: $3.00 per person

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 Raffle.DATE: Friday, March 6TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Town Lake at Fireman’s ParkFEE: Two (2) non-perishable or canned food donation

VOLKSSPORTPARK POINTS. Get out and exercise. Walk to stay fit and earn some points for your park in the process. On your

own walk the 5K or 11K route. Sign-in at the registration desk to pick up packet, forms and route. Additional entry fee applies. Points will be issued base on total percentage of participants from each park.

Participation fee: $3.00 per person (follow payment instructions in the route packet).

Quinta Mazatlan World Birding CenterOpen Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission: $2.00 per person (seniors)

Rio Grande Valley - Bentsen State ParkOpen daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission: $5.00 per person or $3.00 per person for groups of ten or more.

Bentsen Rio Grande State Park2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr Mission(956) 584-9156

Casa Del Sol RV Resort400 N Val Verde Rd Donna(956) 464-2272

Eddy’s Taven & Social Club400 W Nolana McAllen(956) 687-8296

Daffodil Park4200 Daffodil McAllen

Flamingo Bowl3301 North 23rd Street McAllen (956) 686-1286

Fun & Sun RV Resort1400 Zillock Rd San Benito(956) 399-5125

Harlingen Community Center201 East Madison Ave Harlingen(956) 216-5291

McAllen Convention Center700 Convention Center Blvd. McAllen(956) 681-3800

Lark Community Center2601 Lark Ave McAllen(956) 681-3340

Las Palmas Community Center1921 N 25th Street McAllen(956) 681-3350

Nikki Rowe High School & Natatorium2101 N. Ware Rd. McAllen

Palm View Community Center3401 Jordan Rd McAllen(956) 681-3360

Palm View Golf Course2701 South Ware Road McAllen(956) 681-3444

Pleasant Valley Resort7320 W Expressway 83 Mission(956) 580-2940

Quinta Mazatlan600 Sunset Dr. McAllen(956) 681-3370

The Zone Action Park2600 W Expressway 83 McAllen(956) 664-9663

Town Lake at Fireman’s Park201 N. 1st Street McAllen(956) 681-3333

Tropic Star RV Resort1401 South Cage Pharr(956) 787-5957

Westside Park/Ramiro Guerra Pavilion1000 S. Ware Rd McAllen(956) 681-3333

For more information or directions please contact

Weekdays (956) 681-3333 or Weekends (956) 638-7214

EVENT LOCATIONS

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

DATE: Friday, March 13TIME: 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

EVENT WRAP-UP MEETINGBring your suggestions to make Golden Age Olympics better! Activity directors, tournament directors, participants and spectators welcome!

DATE: Monday, March 16TIME: 2:00 p.m.PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center

CAN’T ATTEND THE WRAP-UP MEETING? EMAIL YOUR SUGGESTIONS TO PARKS@MCALLEN.NET

OVERALL FEMALE OLYMPIAN.........BETTIE CROWE, CASA DEL SOLOVERALL MALE OLYMPIAN......STUART KUNSELMAN, TIP O TEXASOVERALL PARK WINNER.............................................TIP O TEXAS

CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – 2015 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 ONE T-SHIRT. PLEASE CIRCLE THE EVENTS YOU ARE ENTERING AND PLEASE FILL IN ALL BLANKS.

500 CARD GAME 139259.01PARTNER ______________________________

BAKE OFF BARS 139499.01 BREADS 139499.02 CAKES 139499.03 COOKIES 139499.04 PIES CREAM 139499.05 PIES FRUIT 139499.06

BEAN BAG TOSS MEN 139289.01 WOMEN 139289.02 MIXED 139289.03PARTNER ______________________________

BICYCLE TOUR($3.00) 139119.01

BILLIARDS 8-BALL SINGLES M 139359.01 F 139359.02DOUBLES M 139359.03 F 139359.04PARTNER ______________________________MIXED 139359.05PARTNER ______________________________

BILLIARDS 9-BALLSINGLES M 139369.01 F 139369.02

BOWLING BOWLING AVERAGE: _______________SINGLES M 139159.01 F 139159.02DOUBLES M 139159.03 F 139159.04PARTNER ______________________________MIXED 139159.05PARTNER ______________________________TEAM 139159.06TEAM NAME ____________________________

BRIDGE (CONTRACT) 139209.01PARTNER ______________________________

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) 139209.02PARTNER ______________________________

CHEER 139349.01TEAM NAME ____________________________

CRIBBAGE M 139219.01 F 139219.02

CROSSWORD 139449.01

DARTS 139339.01TEAM ________________________________

DISC GOLFDOUBLES MEN 139379.01 WOMEN 139379.02 MIXED 139379.03PARTNER ______________________________

EUCHRE 139229.01PARTNER ______________________________

FISHING DERBY M 139399.01 F 139399.02

FLIMSEEDOUBLES MEN 139389.01 WOMEN 139389.02 MIXED 139389.03PARTNER ______________________________

GOLF 139139.00TEAM NAME ____________________________

HEARTS M 139269.01 F 139269.02

HORSESHOES RINGER AVERAGE ______ M 139309.01 F 139309.02

JIGSAW PUZZLES 139459.01TEAM NAME ____________________________

MINI GOLFDOUBLES MEN 139169.01 WOMEN 139169.02 MIXED 139169.03PARTNER ______________________________

PÉTANQUE 139199.01TEAM NAME ____________________________

PICKLEBALL DOUBLES MEN 139279.01PARTNER ______________________________ WOMEN 139279.02PARTNER ______________________________ MIXED 139279.03PARTNER ______________________________

PINOCHLE 139239.01PARTNER ______________________________

POKER 139249.01

RACE WALK M 139179.01 F 139179.02

RACEWAY THUNDER M 139329.01 F 139329.02

SHUFFLEBOARD E=EXPERT A=AMATEURSINGLES E 139319.01 A 139319.02DOUBLES E 139319.03 A 139319.04PARTNER______________________________MIXED E 139319.05 A 139319.06PARTNER ______________________________

SWIMMINGFRONT STROKE M 139409.01 F 139409.02BACK STROKE M 139409.03 F 139409.04BREAST STROKE M 139409.05 F 139409.06SIDE STROKE M 139409.07 F 139409.08

TABLE TENNIS SINGLES M 139429.01 F 139429.02DOUBLES M 139429.03 F 139429.04PARTNER ______________________________MIXED 139429.05PARTNER ______________________________

THE GREAT CHASE 139439.01 TEAM NAME ____________________________

VOLKSSPORT ($3.00) 139469.01

VOLLEYBALL 139129.01TEAM NAME ____________________________

WALK & TALK(FREE) 139109.01

WASHERS M 139189.01 F 139189.02

EXTRA T-SHIRT ($5.00) 139989.01

AWARDS CEREMONY ($3.00) 139999.01

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 in which I am registering.

SIGNATURE: ________________________________

DATE: ___________________________________

OFFICE USE ONLY: REGISTRAR ___________________________DATE ___________________________ RECEIPT # ___________________________CASH/CHECK ___________________________ CC: VISA MC