CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY
MONDAY
31 DECEMBER 2017
1 JANUARY 2018
7
8
14
Shuffleboard Singles
TUESDAY 2
9
Billiards 8-Ball Men
15 16 Shuffleboard Singles
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3
4
5
10 Billiards 8-Ball Women
11
12
17
18
SATURDAY 6
13
Shuffleboard Singles
19
Shuffleboard Singles
Darts
Bean Bag Toss
20 McAllen Marathon
Darts 21
22
McAllen Marathon
28
23
Hearts
24
25
Bird-A-Thon
Golf
Billiards 10-Ball Men
Billiards 10-Ball Women
Sudoku
29 30 Shuffleboard Doubles Billiards 8-Ball Men Doubles
31
Billiards 8-Ball Women Doubles
1 FEBRUARY 2018
500 Card 4
5
6
Bowling Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Shuffleboard Doubles Pinochle 11
12 Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
19
Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
25
26 Softball
4
5
20 Bowling Team
2
3
Shuffleboard Doubles
Movie Screening
Jigsaw Puzzles 9
Shuffleboard Doubles
Table Tennis
10
Swimming
Petanque
Petanque 13 Billiards 9-Ball Men
Bake Off
Cribbage
Contract Bridge
Bike Tour
27
Jigsaw Puzzles
8
7
14
Petanque 18
26
Bowling Singles
Billiards 9-Ball Women
15 Poker
Duplicate Bridge
Petanque Euchre 21
Pickleball
22 Pickleball
Walk & Talk 27 Billiards 8-Ball Mixed Doubles
28
6
7
16 Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
Horseshoes
Volleyball 23 Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
24
Racewalk Pickleball
Pickleball 2
3 Dance Party & Cheer
Mini Golf
Softball 8
9
10
15
16
17
Awards Ceremony
11
12
13
14
Event Wrap-Up Meeting
Volleyball
Poker
The Great Chase 1 MARCH 2018
17
Golden Age Olympics 2018 RULES & REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION 1. All athletes must be 50 years of age or over to participate. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Age is calculated as of the beginning date of the event. Events PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE REGISTER AT LEAST ONE are open to all persons; there is no residency requirement. WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT. 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.
REGISTRATION IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD. IN PERSON
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.
LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER 1921 N. 25th Street 路 956-681-3350 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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.
PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER 3401 Jordan Rd. 路 956-681-3360 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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.
LARK COMMUNITY CENTER 2601 Lark Ave 路 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.
ONLINE
WWW.MCALLENPARKS.NET
BY MAIL
McAllen Parks and Recreation ATTN: GAO 2018 P.O. Box 220 路 McAllen, TX 78505
MAIL IN REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT. ENTRY FEE
FIRST EVENT: $7.00 per person ALL EVENTS THEREAFTER: $5.00 each OVERALL OLYMPIAN All sales are final. Refunds or substitutions are not In addition to awards in individual events, points are awarded for participants finishing in first through third applicable. Transfers between events are allowed prior place. Overall Olympians are determined as the male and to original event date. 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.
EVENT SHIRTS T-shirts will ONLY be provided to participants in paid events. Additional shirts are available for $5.00 each. EVENT RESULTS & PHOTOS View and download posted results online by visiting: RESULTS - http://bit.ly/GAO2018RESULTS PHOTOS - http://bit.ly/GAO2018PHOTOS
Golden Age Olympics 2018 500 CARD GAME PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) Consult rules for tournament format. DATE: Wednesday, January 31 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center BAKE-OFF SINGLES. Participants allowed one entry per category and can enter up to four categories per entry fee. Additional registration fee required to enter additional four categories. Categories include Sweet Bread, Savory Bread, Cupcakes, Bars, Cakes, Cookies, Cream Pies and Fruit Pies. DATE: Saturday, January 27 TIME: Dessert Drop-Off 1:30p.m. – 2:15p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Judging Dessert Pick-Up 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PLACE: McAllen Public Library BEAN BAG TOSS DOUBLES. (Men, Women or Mixed) DATE: Saturday, January 13 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center BIKE TOUR DATE: Wednesday, February 7 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Bentsen State Park
Men Women DOUBLES Men Women MIXED
Tuesday, Jan. 9 10:30a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 10:30a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 10:30a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 10:30a.m. 10:30a.m.
PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen
Men Women
SINGLES Tuesday, January 23 Tuesday, February 20 TEAM DOUBLES Tuesday, February 6 MIXED Tuesday, February 6 1:00 p.m. TIME: Flamingo Bowl PLACE: FEE: $4 per person per event (paid at time of registration) BRIDGE (CONTRACT) PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. DATE: Thursday, February 8 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. Rules. Amateur & Expert Divisions may apply. DATE: Thursday, February 15 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center 10:30a.m.
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. SINGLES
CHEER TEAM (10 Cheerleaders max per park) PARK POINTS. Requirements include group cheer, 15 minute group dance and costume. Dance party will take place immediately following SINGLES Men Tuesday, Jan. 23 10:30a.m. the cheer competition. Door prizes will be Women Wednesday, Jan. 24 10:30a.m. available at the dance party. PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen DATE: Friday, March 2 TIME: 10:00 a.m. BIRD-A-THON PLACE: Palm View Community Center TEAM. A variation of “The Big Sit”- the object is to tally as many bird species as can be CRIBBAGE seen or heard within an allotted time period SINGLES (Men & Women) in one location. Awards determined by Best Total points after 6 rounds. Overall Count and bonus points added for DATE: Friday, January 26 “Golden Bird” Sightings. TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: Wednesday, January 24 PLACE: Lark Community Center TIME: 8:30 a.m. DARTS PLACE: McAllen Nature Center TEAM (2 Men & 2 Women) 501 Single in BOWLING and double out. Best of 5 matches. Single SINGLES, DOUBLES, MIXED DOUBLES & TEAM. elimination. DATE: Thursday, January 18 Team series - Five (5) people with a Friday, January 19 minimum of two (2) men and two (2) women. TIME: 9:00 a.m. Participants allowed to play only in ONE doubles division. Flighted bowling averages. PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort No onsite replacements allowed. Additional fee applies. See below.
BILLIARDS 8-BALL SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Double Elimination. Two out of three games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions may apply based on enrollment. DOUBLES & MIXED: Alternate partner shot. SINGLES
BILLIARDS 10-BALL SINGLES. Double Elimination. CALL SHOT. Three (3) out of five (5) games per match. Play governed by BCA Rules. Age divisions will apply based on enrollment.
Tuesday, Feb. 13 Wednesday, Feb. 14 10:30a.m.
PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen
EUCHRE PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). Games will be 8 hands; Total points after 10 rounds. DATE: Wednesday, February 14 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center GOLF TEAM. Four (4) Person Team (one of each gender minimum) Scramble (Best Ball); 18 Holes. Shotgun start. Additional on-site fee applies. See below. DATE: Thursday, January 25 TIME: 8:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Golf Course $37green fees per person. Fees FEE: paid on-site at the Pro Shop. HEARTS SINGLES (Men & Women Combined Category) Consult rules for tournament format. DATE: Monday, January 22 TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center
Golden Age Olympics 2018 HORSESHOES SINGLES (Men & Women) Divisions based upon age and pitching percentage. All divisions will play the same day. If no percentage, visit 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: Wednesday, February 28 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Tropic Star RV Resort JIGSAW PUZZLES TEAM. (4 people). Complete up to a 750 piece puzzle within 3 hours. DATE: Thursday, February 1 Friday, February 2 TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center MINI GOLF PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Teams will play one round of 18 holes. Limited number of putters available. Bring your own putter if you have one available. Tee times assigned. If partner is older, the group is classified in the older age group. Additional fee applies. See below. DATE: Thursday, March 1 PLACE: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham FEE: $5.00 green fee. Payment due at time of registration. No money will be collected on-site. Men 9:00 a.m. Women 10:30 a.m. Mixed Masters 12:00 p.m. Mixed Matures 1:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. Mixed Boomers 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m. PÉTANQUE TEAM. (Mixed) One of Europe’s most popular outdoor games. DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 6, Wednesday, Feb. 7 Tuesday, Feb. 13, Wednesday, Feb. 14 TIME: 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort
PICKLEBALL DOUBLES. (Men, Women or Mixed) A racquet sport combining elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Age divisions may apply based on enrollment. DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 21, Thursday, Feb. 22 Friday, Feb. 23, Saturday, Feb. 24 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center
SOFTBALL TEAMS. Become a part of the excitement that is ASA/USA softball. This new event is a hit or miss. Teams based upon skill level. DATE: Monday, Feb. 26 and Wednesday, Feb. 28 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Westside Park
SUDOKU SINGLES. Put your puzzle and number skills PINOCHLE to the test. PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Total DATE: Thursday, January 25 points after 8 rounds of 4 hands per round. TIME: 1:00 p.m. DATE: Monday, February 5 PLACE: Lark Community Center TIME: 10:00 a.m. SWIMMING PLACE: Palm View Community Center SINGLES. (Men & Women) Events: 25 yard Front Stroke, Back Stroke, Breast Stroke, and POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM) Side Stroke. Age divisions apply based on SINGLES. NEW Men & Women Categories. enrollment. Ribbons awarded for individual Texas Hold’em. Women may opt to register events. Individual medals awarded for overall for the men’s category. Men are not eligible age group. DATE: Saturday, February 10 to compete in the women’s group. TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: Thursday, February 15 PLACE: Nikki Rowe High School Natatorium FINALS: Friday, February 16 TIME: 10:00 a.m. TABLE TENNIS PLACE: Palm View Community Center SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Eleven point game. Round Robin tournament. Age RACE WALK divisions apply based on enrollment. SINGLES. One-mile race walk competition. Men DATE: Saturday, February 3 and Women compete separate. Age TIME: 9:00 a.m. divisions apply based on enrollment. PLACE: Harlingen Community Center DATE: Saturday, February 24 TIME: 10:00 a.m. THE GREAT CHASE PLACE: McAllen Memorial High School TEAM. (Two Men & Two Women) Travel through McAllen and beyond figuring out SHUFFLEBOARD clues, photographing the results and racing SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Game consists back to the finish line to win. Digital of 20 frames. Games may be shortened to 16 camera and memory card required. frames depending on number of teams DATE: Thursday, February 22 registered. Double Elimination. Expert and TIME: 10:00 a.m. start time Amateur Divisions apply. PLACE: Start Location - Las Palmas DATE: Mondays & Fridays Community Center SINGLES Jan. 8, Jan. 12, Jan. 15, Jan. 19 VOLLEYBALL DOUBLES Jan. 29, Feb. 2, Feb. 5, Feb. 9 TEAM (8 people max) Double Elimination. MIXED Feb. 12, Feb. 16, Feb. 19, Feb. 23 Rally Scoring. Two (2) out of (3) Games. 9:00 a.m. TIME: DATE: Friday, February 16 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Casa Del Sol RV Resort Saturday, February 17 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center
Golden Age Olympics 2018 BIKE & BIRDING TOUR PARK POINTS. Leisurely ride through the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park while enjoying nature, birds, butterflies and refreshments. DATE: Wednesday, February 7 TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park FEE: A $3 person fee applies due at time of registration. MOVIE SCREENING PARK POINTS. DATE: Thursday, February 1 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: McAllen Public Library WALK & TALK PARK POINTS. Explore the adventures that await you! Enjoy a leisure walk through the McAllen Nature Center. Door prizes available at the conclusion of the Walk & Talk event. DATE: Wednesday, February 21 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: McAllen Nature Center FEE: Two (2) non-perishable or canned food donation to the RGV Food. DANCE PARTY PARK POINTS. Grab your friends and neighbors for a fun dance party - moving and grooving to your favorite hits! Takes place immediately following the Cheer competition. Door prizes available. DATE: Friday, March 2 TIME: 10:00 a.m.* Event begins after the conclusion of the cheer competition PLACE: Palm View Community Center EVENT WRAP-UP MEETING Bring your suggestions to make Golden Age Olympics better! DATE: Wednesday, March 14 TIME: 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center CAN’T ATTEND EMAIL PARKS@MCALLEN.NET
AWARDS CEREMONY (INDIVIDUAL & PARK AWARDS) Overall winners finishing first through third place will be awarded trophies. Enjoy light refreshments, music, activities and more! DATE: Wednesday, March 7 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center Ticket $3 per person. Must be purchased at least one week in advance. Space is limited. Ticket required for entry.
EVENT LOCATIONS
Bentsen-RGV State Park (956) 584-9156 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission Casa Del Sol RV Resort 400 N Val Verde Rd. Donna
(956) 464-2272
Eddy’s Taven & Social Club 400 W Nolana Ave. McAllen
(956) 687-8296
Harlingen Community Center (956) 216-5291 201 East Madison Ave. Harlingen Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham (956) 618-7240 4801 W Expy 83 McAllen Flamingo Bowl 3301 N. 23rd St. McAllen
The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Golden Age Olympics Hall of Fame honors and recognizes participants that promote the benefits of active, productive and purposeful living. Up to one male and female will be inducted each year. Nominees must be age 50 or older and a participant of the Golden Age Olympics a t least 10 years. Posthumous nominations are accepted. Nomination forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office. Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 16. Recognition for inductees will take place at the awards ceremony on March 7. Inductee and/or contact person will be notified prior to the awards ceremony.
(956) 686-1286
McAllen Memorial High School 101 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen McAllen Public Library 4001 N 23rd St. McAllen
(956) 681-3000
Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave. McAllen
(956) 681-3340
Las Palmas Community Center (956) 681-3350 1921 N 25th St. McAllen McAllen Nature Center 4101 W. Business 83 McAllen
(956) 681-3333
Nikki Rowe High School 2101 N. Ware Rd. McAllen Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd. McAllen
(956) 681-3360
Palm View Golf Course 2701 South Ware Rd. McAllen
(956) 681-3444
Pleasant Valley Resort (956) 580-2940 7320 W Expressway 83 Mission Tropic Star RV Resort 1401 South Cage Pharr
(956) 787-5957
Westside Park 1000 S. Ware Rd. McAllen
(956) 681-3333
Congratulations 2017 Award Winners
Overall Female Olympian................................ Phyll Thackery Overall Male Olympian................................... Stewart Kunselman Overall Park Winner......................................... Tip O' Texas
CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – 2018 GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS REGISTRATION FORM NAME:____________________________________
AGE: __________
BIRTHDATE: __________
LOCAL ADDRESS: ___________________________ CITY: _____________________
SEX: M
ZIP: __________
F SHIRT SIZE: _________
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.
DARTS 139339.02 TEAM NAME ____________________________
139499.10 COOKIES 139499.11 CUPCAKES 139499.13
BARS CAKES
PIES FRUIT 139499.15 BREAD YEAST 139499.17
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HEARTS
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TEAM NAME ____________________________
BILLIARDS 10-BALL SINGLES BIRD-A-THON
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HORSESHOES JIGSAW PUZZLES
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MINI GOLF
SUDOKU
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139419.02
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EXTRA T-SHIRT ($5.00)
139989.03
AWARDS CEREMONY ($3.00)
139999.03
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:$_____________________
ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. 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 in which I am registering.
POKER
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RACE WALK
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SIGNATURE: _______________________________
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DATE: ___________________________________
SOFTBALL 139140.02 TEAM NAME ____________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY: REGISTRAR ___________________________ DATE ___________________________ RECEIPT # ___________________________ CASH/CHECK ___________________________ CC: VISA MC