RULES & REGULATIONS
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. 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 OLYMPIAN
In 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 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 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER 1921 N. 25th Street | (956) 681-3350
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER
3401 Jordan Rd. | (956) 681-3360
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ONLINE: MCALLENPARKS.NET
BY MAIL: McAllen Parks and Recreation
ATTN: GAO 2019
P.O. Box 220 · 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
All sales are final. Refunds or substitutions are not applicable. Transfers between events are allowed prior to original event date.
EVENT SHIRTS
T-shirts will ONLY be provided to participants in paid events of $7.00 and $5.00. Shirts for paid events will be distributed at each event. Limit one shirt per participant. Additional shirts are available for $5.00 each during Awards banquet only.
EVENT RESULTS & PHOTOS
View and download posted results online by visiting: mcallenparks.net
500 CARD GAME
PARTNERS. (Men, Women, or Mixed). Consult rules for tournament format.
DATE: Wednesday, January 18
TIME: 10:00 AM
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, February 4
TIME: Dessert Drop-Off 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Judging 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Pick-Up 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
BEAN BAG TOSS
DOUBLES. (Men, Women or Mixed)
DATE: Saturday, February 4 TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Palm View Community Center
BIKE TOUR
PARK POINTS. Leisurely ride through the Bentsen-RGV State Park while enjoying nature, birds, butterflies and refreshments.
DATE: Wednesday, February 1
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: Bentsen State Park
FEE: $3.00 person fee applies due at time of registration.
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. MIXED ONLY: Alternate partner shot.
SINGLES
Men Tuesday, Jan. 10 10:00 AM
Women Tuesday, Jan. 10 10:00 AM
DOUBLES
Men Thursday, Jan. 12 10:00 AM
Women Thursday, Jan. 12 10:00 AM
MIXED Thursday, Feb. 26 10:00 AM
PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, 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.
SINGLES
Men Tuesday, Feb. 14 10:00 AM
Women Tuesday, Feb. 14 10:00 AM
PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen
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.
SINGLES
Men Thursday, Jan. 23 10:00 AM
Women Thursday, Jan. 23 10:00 AM
PLACE: Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen
BINGO / LOTERIA
Try your luck with the classic game of Loteria (bingo).
DATE: Friday, February 24 TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
BIRD-A-THON
TEAM. A variation of “The Big Sit”- the object is to tally as many bird species as can be seen or heard within an allotted time period in one location. Awards determined by Best Overall Count and bonus points added for “Golden Bird” Sightings.
DATE: Wednesday, January 25 TIME: 8:30 AM
PLACE: McAllen Nature Center
BOWLING
SINGLES, DOUBLES, MIXED DOUBLES & TEAM. Team series - Five (5) people with a minimum of two (2) men and two (2) women. Participants allowed to play only in ONE doubles division. Flighted bowling averages. No onsite replacements allowed. Additional fee applies. See below.
SINGLES Tuesday, January 17
DOUBLES Tuesday, January 24
MIXED Tuesday, January 31
TEAM Tuesday, February 7
TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE: Flamingo Bowl
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 2
TIME: 10:00 AM
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 9
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
CHEER
TEAM. (12 Cheerleaders max per park) PARK POINTS. Requirements include group cheer,15 minute group dance and costume. Award Ceremony will take place immediately following the Cheer competition.
DATE: Saturday, February 25
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Palm View Community Center
CRIBBAGE
SINGLES. (Men & Women) Total points after 6 rounds.
DATE: Friday, January 13
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Lark Community Center
DARTS
TEAM (2 Men & 2 Women) 501 Single in and double out. Best of 5 matches. Single elimination.
DATE: Saturday, January 14 TIME: 9:00 AM
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 8
TIME: 10:00 AM | 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: Tuesday, January 24
TIME: 8:00 AM
PLACE: Champion Lakes Golf Course
FEE: $39 green fees per person. Fees paid on-site at Pro Shop.
HEARTS
SINGLES. (Men &Women Combined Category) All rounds are played.
DATE: Monday, January 16
TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE: Lark Community Center
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 AM and pitch a qualifying round of 20 shoes. Submit results to Parks & Recreation Administration Office.
DATE: Wednesday, February 22
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: Tropic Star RV Resort
JIGSAW PUZZLES
10 TEAMS. (4 people per team). Complete up to a 750 piece puzzle within 3 hours.
DATE: Friday, January 27
Saturday, January 28
TIME: 1:00 PM | PLACE: Lark Community Center
PAINTING
The theme for this art competition is ROCK & ROLL. On a canvas, paint your all-time favorite ROCK & ROLL moment. Get creative by incorporating a surprise medium into your painting (string, aluminum foil, buttons, etc.). The judging will be based on who’s surprise element is used in the most creative fashion! All paintings must be submitted by Wednesday, February 22nd and will be displayed at Palm View Community Center. Winners will be announced Friday, February 24th. A sample of what judges will be looking for will be available to view at Palm View Community Center.
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, February 15
Thursday, February 16
Friday, February 17
TIME: 9:00 AM | PLACE: Palm View Community Center
PINOCHLE
PARTNERS. (Men,Women or Mixed); Total points after 8 rounds of 4 hands per round.
DATE: Monday, January 30
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Palm View Community Center
POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM)
SINGLES. NEW Men & Women Categories. Texas Hold’em. Women may opt to register for the men’s category. Men are not eligible to compete in the women’s group.
DATE: Thursday, February 9
FINALS: Friday, February 10
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Palm View Community Center
RACE WALK
SINGLES. One-mile racewalk competition. Men and Women compete separate. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.
DATE: Saturday, February 18
TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: TBA
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 & Fridays SINGLES Jan. 9, Jan. 13, Jan. 16, DOUBLES Jan. 23, Jan. 27, Jan. 30, Feb. 3 MIXED Feb. 6, Feb. 10, Feb. 13, Feb. 17
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: Casa Del Sol RV Resort
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, February 20 Tuesday, February 21
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: Westside Park
SUDOKU
SINGLES. Put your puzzle and number skills to the test. DATE: Monday, January 23
TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE: Lark Community Center
TABLE TENNIS
SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Eleven point game. Double-Elimination tournament. Age divisions apply based on enrollment.
DATE: Saturday, January 28
TIME: 8:00 AM
PLACE: Las Palmas Community Center
THE GREAT CHASE
TEAM. (Teams of 4 men, women, or mixed) Travel through McAllen and beyond figuring out clues, photographing the results and racing back to the finish line to win.
DATE: Thursday, February 16
TIME: 10:00 AM start time
PLACE: Start Location: Las Palmas Community Center
VOLLEYBALL
TEAM. (8 people max) Double Elimination. Rally Scoring. Two (2) out of (3) Games.
DATE: Friday, February 10 1:00 PM Saturday, February 11 10:00 AM
PLACE: Lark Community Center
*Times subject to change depending on start of tournament. 5 minute rest before each game.
MOVIE SCREENING (FREE)
PARK POINTS.
DATE: Friday, February 3
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: McAllen Public Library
WALK & TALK (FREE)
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 event.
DATE: Firemen’s Park
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: Tuesday, February 17
FEE: Two (2) non-perishable or canned food donation to the RGV Food Bank.
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 1
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Lark Community Center
TICKET: $3 per person. Must be purchased at least one week in advance. Space is limited. Ticket required for entry.
GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS HALL OF FAME
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 at least 10 years. Posthumous nominations are accepted. Nomination forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office. Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 15. Recognition for inductees will take place at the awards ceremony on March 1. Inductee and/or contact person will be notified prior to the awards ceremony.
EVENT LOCATIONS
Bentsen-RGV State Park (956) 584-9156
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission
Casa Del Sol RV Resort (956) 464-2272
400 N Val Verde Rd. Donna
Eddy’s Taven & Social Club (956) 687-8296 400 W Nolana Ave. McAllen
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham (956) 618-7240
4801 W Expy 83 McAllen
Flamingo Bowl (956) 686-1286
3301 N. 23rd St. McAllen
McAllen Memorial High School
101 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen
McAllen Public Library (956) 681-3000
4001 N 23rd St. McAllen
Lark Community Center (956) 681-3340
2601 Lark Ave. McAllen
Las Palmas Community Center (956) 681-3350
1921 N 25th St. McAllen
McAllen Nature Center (956) 681-3333
4101 W. Business 83 McAllen
Nikki Rowe High School
2101 N. Ware Rd. McAllen
Palm View Community Center (956) 681-3360
3401 Jordan Rd. McAllen
Palm View Golf Course (956) 681-3444
2701 South Ware Rd. McAllen
Pleasant Valley Resort (956) 580-2940
7320 W Expressway 83 Mission
Tropic Star RV Resort (956) 787-5957
1401 South Cage Pharr
Westside Park (956) 681-3333
1000 S. Ware Rd. McAllen
CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - 2023 GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS REGISTRATION FORM
NAME: AGE: BIRTHDATE: SEX: M F SHIRT SIZE:
LOCAL ADDRESS: ZIP: CITY: PHONE:
R.V. PARK NAME: YOUR HOME STATE: E-MAIL:
500 CARD GAME 139259.05
PARTNER
BAKE OFF
BARS 139499.42 COOKIES 139499.46
CAKES 139499.43 CUPCAKES 139499.47
PIE CREAM 139499.44 PIES FRUIT 139499.48
SWEET BREAD 139499.45 YEAST BREAD 139499.49
BEAN BAG TOSS
MALE 139289.16
FEMALE 139289.17 MIXED 139289.18
PARTNER
BICYCLE TOUR ($3.00) 139119.06
BILLIARDS 8-BALL
SINGLES M 139359.26 F 139359.27
DOUBLES M 139359.28 F 139359.29 PARTNER MIXED 139359.3
PARTNER
BILLIARDS 9-BALL
SINGLES M 139369.11 F 139369.12
BILLIARDS 10-BALL
SINGLES M 139379.12 F 139379.13
BINGO / LOTERIA 139440.08
BIRD-A-THON 139149.07 TEAM NAME
BOWLING BOWLING AVERAGE
SINGLES M 139159.31 F 139159.32
DOUBLES M 139159.33 F 139159.34
PARTNER
MIXED 139159.35 PARTNER
TEAM 1391391.36
TEAM NAME
BRIDGE (CONTRACT) 139209.11 PARTNER
BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) 139209.12 PARTNER
CHEER 139349.07 TEAM NAME
CRIBBAGE M 139219.11 F 139219.12
DARTS 139339.05
EUCHRE 139229.06 TEAM NAME
GOLF 139139.07 TEAM NAME
HEARTS 139269.07
HORSESHOES RINGER AVERAGE M 139309.11 F 139309.12
JIGSAW PUZZLES 139459.07 TEAM NAME
MOVIE SCREENING (FREE) 139419.06
PAINTING 139409.34
PICKLEBALL
DOUBLES MALE 139279.16 PARTNER FEMALE 139279.17 PARTNER MIXED 139279.18 PARTNER
PINOCHLE 139239.06 PARTNER
POKER M 139249.11 F 139249.12
RACE WALK M 139179.11 F 139179.12
SHUFFLEBOARD M=MALE F=FEMALE
SINGLES M 139319.31 F 139319.32 DOUBLES M 139319.33 F 139319.34 PARTNER MIXED 139319.35 PARTNER
SOFTBALL 139140.06 TEAM NAME SUDOKU M 139479.13 F 139479.14
TABLE TENNIS
SINGLES M 139429.26 F 139429.27 DOUBLES M 139429.28 F 139429.29 PARTNER MIXED 139289.3 PARTNER
THE GREAT CHASE 139439.07
VOLLEYBALL 139129.06 TEAM NAME
WALK & TALK (FREE) 139109.06
EXTRA T-SHIRT ($5.00) 139989.1 AWARDS CEREMONY ($3.00) 139999.08
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.
SIGNATURE: X DATE: DATE RECEIPT # CASH/CHECK CC: VISA MC
OFFICE USE ONLY
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