WELCOME TO THE 23RD ANNUAL WESTERN COLORADO SENIOR GAMES!
REGISTRATION OVERVIEW
Early bird registration ends July 26, 2024 (Early registrations include T-shirt). Final registration closes August 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm. No registrations will be accepted after this time.
All team members must submit an individual entry form and entry fee. Partner(s)/teammate(s) must be indicated on the entry form where required.
Participation is open to in-state and out-of-state residents.
There are four ways to register for the Western Colorado Senior Games:
• In Print: Complete the registration form located on the back page of this insert and submit it to the Grand Junction Parks & Recreation office at 1340 Gunnison Ave. by August 9.
• Online: Register at GJPR.org/seniorgames
• Phone: Call 970-254-3866 to request additional registration forms.
• In-Person: Pick up extra forms at Grand Junction Parks & Recreation office,1340 Gunnison Ave.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Participants should register based on their age as of August 19, 2024 Some events compete in 10-year group increments. Events will be conducted by age group, except when necessary to combine for competition.
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
RECRUIT A NEW ATHLETE & SAVE
90-94
95-99
100+
CANCELLATION/REFUNDS
In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, officials reserve the right to modify, postpone or cancel events. No refunds will be given due to weather. Refunds only available if requested before August 9, 2024.
CHECK IN
Participants are encouraged to check in at the Grand Junction Parks & Recreation office, 1340 Gunnison Ave., before their events to receive their T-shirt, participant medal, goody bag, schedule, map and other important details. Check-in hours are from 8:00 am-5:00 pm August 16-23 (closed for lunch from 12-1 pm).
Please arrive 15 minutes before your event’s scheduled start time. You may enter more than one event, but do so at your own risk. No adjustments will be made by the organizers for overlapping events.
AWARDS INFORMATION
Participants must bring their own medals to the events. Star pins will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each category. Competition must take place to determine winners. If an athlete is the only competitor in their age group, they must complete the event to qualify for a pin. In such cases, the athlete will be placed in the nearest age group for the purpose of competition, but will not be directly competing against those athletes.
To ensure availability, it’s advised to make your reservations early. • 50-54
Participants are encouraged to recruit new athletes. As an incentive, the recruiting athlete will receive $5 off their registration fee (limited to one $5 discount). The recruiter’s and the new athlete’s registration forms must be submitted together.
Stay Active, Stay Connected
Chelsie Hensley AUDIOLOGIST
HOTEL INFORMATION
Participants can call Visit Grand Junction at 1-970-256-4060 or go to VisitGrandJunction.com for more information.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
Bocce Ball
8:30 am
Hawthorne Park, 400 Gunnison Ave.
Billiards: 8-Ball
9:00 am
Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
Table Tennis
2:00 pm
Bookcliff Activity Center, 540½ 29¼ Road
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
5K RUN/WALK
8:30 am Canyon View Park, 730 24 Road
Cornhole
9:00 am
Canyon View Park, 730 24 Road
Golf: 2-Person Scramble (+$10.00)
3:00 pm
Lincoln Park Golf Course, 800 Mantlo Cir.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
Golf Longest Drive
7:30 am
Lincoln Park Golf Course, 800 Mantlo Cir.
Golf Chip/Putt
9:00 am
Lincoln Park Golf Course 800 Mantlo Cir.
Basketball Shooting
Free Throw, Hot Shot, 3-Point
1:00 pm
Bookcliff Activity Center, 540½ 29¼ Road
Cribbage
2:00 pm
Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Swimming
7:00 am
Orchard Mesa Pool, 2736 Unaweep Ave.
500m Freestyle, 25m Breaststroke, 50m Backstroke, 100m Freestyle, 50m Breaststroke, 25m Backstroke, 50m Freestyle, 25m Freestyle
Horseshoes
9:00 am
Canyon View Park Horseshoe Pits, 730 24 Road
Billiards: 9-Ball
9:00 am
Senior Recreation Center 550 Ouray Ave.
Bowling (+$5.00) 1:00 pm
Orchard Mesa Lanes, 295 27 Road
BANQUET
4:00 pm
Edgewater Brewery, 905 Struthers Ave.
$17.00 per participant
$18.00 each additional guest
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
Field Events
7:00 am
Lincoln Park Track, 910 N. 12th St.
Discus, Shot Put, Men’s Football Throw, Softball Slugfest, Women’s Softball Throw, Standing Long Jump
HEALTH FAIR
8:00 am-12:00 pm
Lincoln Park Complex Breezeway 910 N. 12th St.
Track Events
9:00 am
Lincoln Park Track, 910 N. 12th St.
1600m Walk [starts 8:45], 400m Walk, 800m Walk, 50m Dash, 100m Dash, 200m Dash, 400m Dash, 800m Run, 1600m Run
Pinochle
1:00 pm
Senior Recreation Center 550 Ouray Ave.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
Pickleball - Double Elimination (Doubles)
8:30 am
Lincoln Park Courts, 1340 Gunnison Ave.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Pickleball - Double Elimination (Mixed Doubles)
8:30 am
Lincoln Park Courts, 1340 Gunnison Ave.
TURNING 65?
ENTRY FORM - 2024 Western Colorado Senior Games
Please print legibly and ensure form is fully completed. Forms available online at GJPR.org/seniorgames
LAST NAME FIRST NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS
EMERGENCY CONTACT
EVENT & SOCIAL REGISTRATION FEES
FINAL REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 9, 2024 AT 5:00 PM
Registrations received after this date will be returned. Registrations received AFTER July 26, 2024 do not include a T-shirt.
Senior Rec Center Table Competitions
This price ONLY includes Billiards 8-Ball, Billiards 9-Ball, Cribbage and Pinochle. (T-shirt not included. Shirt can be added for $5.00. Select shirt size above.)
$10.00 (no T-shirt)
$15.00 (with T-shirt) $
DATE OF BIRTH
RECRUIT A NEW ATHLETE DISCOUNT
New Athlete Name _______________________________________
(New athlete’s registration form and recruiting athlete’s form must be turned in together)
BANQUET FEE
(Includes dinner, dessert and entertainment at Edgewater Brewery)
BRING A GUEST TO THE BANQUET - Total # of Guests__________ $18.00 per guest $
$
BOWLING FEE
GOLF: 2-PERSON SCRAMBLE
GOLF CART
per person $
Become a “FRIEND OF THE WESTERN COLORADO SENIOR GAMES” by contributing an extra amount that will help enhance this year’s games! $
Make checks payable to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation TOTAL $
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 in time for the registration deadline on August 9, 2024
Grand Junction Parks and Recreation 1340 Gunnison Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-254-3866
AGE DIVISION EVENTS
5K RUN/WALK Run Walk
BASKETBALL SHOOT Free Throw Hot Shot
3-Point
FIELD EVENTS (Starting at 7:00 am)
Discus Shot Put
FIELD EVENTS (Starting at 7:30 am)
Men’s Football Throw Softball Slugfest Women’s Softball Throw Standing Long Jump
GOLF
Chip Putt Longest Drive (Competed in 10-year age groups)
HORSESHOES
Horseshoes (Competed in 10-year age groups)
SWIMMING
(In order of events)
500m Freestyle
50m Backstroke
50m Breaststroke
50m Freestyle
25m Breaststroke
100m Freestyle
25m Backstroke
25m Freestyle
TRACK EVENTS
(In order of events, starting at 9:00 am)
1600m Walk (Starts at 8:45 am)
50m Dash 800m Run
100m Dash 1600m Run
200m Dash 400m Walk
400m Dash 800m Walk
BILLIARDS 8-Ball 9-Ball
BOCCE BALL (Partners will be drawn) Bocce Ball
BOWLING (+$5.00)
Singles (Average:________)
CARDS
Cribbage Pinochle CORNHOLE
Cornhole
GOLF: 2-PERSON SCRAMBLE (+$10)
Doubles - Partner: Individual (Partner will be drawn at the event)
Golf Cart (+$12)
TABLE TENNIS
Table Tennis
PICKLEBALL
The highest level partner determines play level for team. Players may register for one level of play only.