RULES & REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION
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.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH EVENT.
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.
IN PERSON
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.
LAS PALMAS COMMUNITY CENTER 1921 N. 25th Street 路 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. 路 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 路 McAllen, TX 78505
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 and ordered online at www.mcallenparks.net.
REGISTRATION IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 1000 S. WARE RD.
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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McAllen Travel Show Shuffleboard Singles
McAllen Travel Show 15
Volleyball
Volleyball
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Washers Men & Women
Darts
Darts 18
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20 Shuffleboard Singles
21 Petanque
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Poker
Shuffleboard Singles
Bean Bag Toss
Poker 25
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Shuffleboard Doubles
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28 Petanque
3 500 Card
29 Petanque
4 Billiards 8-Ball Men
Shuffleboard Doubles
Golf
5 Billiards 8-Ball Women
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10 Shuffleboard Doubles
11 Billiards 8-Ball Doubles Men
Table Tennis
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Cribbage
Racewalk
Billiards 8-Ball Mixed Doubles
Hearts 8
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Crossword 12
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14 Team Bowling
Shuffleboard Doubles
Euchre
Billiards 8-Ball Doubles Women
Pinochle 15
16 Bowling Singles & Doubles
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17 Billiards 9-Ball Men
Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
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Billiards 9-Ball Women
25 Pickleball
Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
Flimsee
Mini Golf Raceway Thunder
Jigsaw Puzzles 8
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Fishing Derby
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17 Wrap-Up Meeting
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Great Chase
21 Swimming
Shuffleboard Mixed Doubles
27 Disc Golf
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Horseshoes Men 70 & Over 3
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20 Duplicate Bridge
Pickleball
Bake-Off 1 MARCH
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Horseshoes
Men 50-69 & Women
5 Bike Tour
6 Contract Bridge
7 Walk & Talk
Jigsaw Puzzles 11
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Cheer Competition
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14 Awards Ceremony
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500 CARD GAME
PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) Consult rules for tournament format. DATE: Monday, February 2 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center BRIDGE (CONTRACT) PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed) A.C.B.L. DATE: Thursday, March 5 TIME: 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. 19 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center CRIBBAGE SINGLES (Men & Women) Total points after 6 rounds. DATE: Thursday, Feb. 5 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center EUCHRE PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed). Games will be 8 hands; Total points after 10 rounds. DATE: Thursday, Feb. 12 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center HEARTS SINGLES (Men & Women) Consult rules for tournament format. DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 4 TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center PINOCHLE PARTNERS (Men, Women or Mixed); Total points after 8 rounds of 4 hands per round. DATE: Friday, Feb. 13 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center POKER (TEXAS HOLD’EM) SINGLES (Men & Women) DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 22 FINALS: Wednesday, Feb. 4 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center
BAKE-OFF SINGLES (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. 23 TIME: 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 TOSS DOUBLES (MENS, WOMENS OR MIXED) DATE: Saturday, Jan. 24 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center CROSSWORD PUZZLE SERIES SINGLES 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. 6 TIME: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Puzzle 1 & 3 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Puzzle 2 & 4 PLACE: Lark Community Center JIGSAW PUZZLES TEAM. (2 Men & 2 Women). Complete a 500 piece puzzle within 4 hours. DATE: Monday & Friday March 2 & March 5 TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center THE GREAT CHASE TEAM (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 time PLACE: 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 CUP PARTNERS (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 cups
DATE: Tuesday, March 3 TIME: 10:00 a.m. start time PLACE: Palm View Park FISHING DERBY Put 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 9 TIME: 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 3 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: The Zone Action Park FEE: $4.95 per person RACEWAY THUNDER SINGLES (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 3 TIME: 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 Park FEE: $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
DARTS TEAM (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. 17 TIME: 9:00 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: Tuesday, Feb. 24 & Wednesday, Feb. 25 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Palm View Community Center
SHUFFLEBOARD SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED Game consists DISC GOLF of 20 frames. Games may be shortened to DOUBLES. Total score for all rounds. Also known 16 frames depending on number of teams frisbee golf, in this flying disc game players registered. Double Elimination. Expert and throw a flying disc at a target. The object of the Amateur Divisions apply. game is to traverse a course from beginning to DATE: Mondays & Fridays end in the fewest number of throws of the disc. SINGLES Jan. 12, Jan. 16, Jan. 19, Jan. 23 BILLIARDS 9-BALL DATE: Thursday, Feb. 26 DOUBLES Jan. 26, Jan. 30, Feb. 9, Feb. 13 SINGLES Double Elimination. Three (3) out TIME: 9:00 a.m. MIXED Feb. 16, Feb. 20, Feb. 23, Feb. 27 of five (5) games per match. Play governed PLACE: Daffodil Park, 4200 Daffodil TIME: 9:00 a.m. by BCA Rules. Age divisions will apply based PLACE: Casa Del Sol RV Resort on enrollment. NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES GOLF ALLOWED, INCLUDING COFFEE. TEAM Four (4) Person Team (one of each gender SWIMMING DATES: minimum) Scramble (Best Ball); 18 Holes. SINGLES (Men & Women) 25 yard Front Men Tuesday, Feb. 17 10:30 a.m. Shotgun start. Additional on-site fee applies. Stroke, Back Stroke, Breast Stroke, and Women Wednesday, Feb. 18 10:30 a.m. DATE: Side Stroke. Age divisions apply based on Thursday, Jan. 29 PLACE: Men - Eddy’s Sports Tavern, McAllen enrollment. TIME: 8:00 a.m. Women - Fun & Sun RV Resort, San Benito PLACE: DATE: Saturday, Feb. 21 Palm View Golf Course TIME: 10:00 a.m. FEE: $36 green fees per person BOWLING PLACE: Nikki Rowe High School Pool TEAM SERIES: Five (5) people with a minimum HORSESHOES of two (2) men and two (2) women. SINGLES, SINGLES (Men & Women) Divisions based RACE WALK DOUBLES & MIXED. Participants allowed to upon age and pitching percentage. If no SINGLES One-mile race walk competition. play only in ONE doubles division. Flighted percentage, go to Tropic Star M-TH from 8:30 Men and Women compete separate. Age divisions apply based on enrollment. bowling averages. - 10:00 a.m. and pitch a qualifying round of 20 DATE: Saturday, Feb. 7 TEAM Saturday, Feb. 14 9:30 a.m. shoes. Submit results to Parks & Recreation TIME: 10:00 a.m. DOUBLES Sunday, Feb. 15 1:00 p.m. Administration Office. PLACE: Nikki Rowe High School Track MIXED Sunday, Feb. 15 1:00 p.m. DATE: MEN 70+ Wednesday, Feb. 25 SINGLES Sunday, Feb. 15 3:45 p.m. TABLE TENNIS MEN 50-69 Friday, Feb. 27 PLACE: Flamingo Bowl SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED. Eleven point WOMEN Friday, Feb. 27 game. Round Robin Tournament. Age TIME: 9:00 a.m. CHEER divisions apply based on enrollment. PLACE: Tropic Star RV Resort TEAM (10 Cheerleaders Max per park) Cheer DATE: Saturday, Jan. 31 on your team at Race Walk, Swimming, PÉTANQUE TIME: 9:00 a.m. Volleyball and Pickleball. TEAM (MIXED) One of Europe’s most popular PLACE: Harlingen Community Center DATE: Wednesday, March 11 outdoor games. VOLLEYBALL TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 20, Wednesday, Jan. 21 TEAM (8 people max) Double Elimination. PLACE: Palm View Community Center Tuesday, Jan. 28, Wednesday, Jan. 29 Rally Scoring. Two (2) out of (3) Games. TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 13 & Wednesday, Jan. 14 PLACE: Pleasant Valley Resort TIME: 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Lark Community Center
BIKE & BIRDING TOUR EVENT LOCATIONS PARK POINTS. Leisurely ride through the Bentsen Rio Grande State Park Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. $3.00 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr Mission fee applies. Due at time of registration. (956) 584-9156 DATE: Wednesday, March 4 Casa Del Sol RV Resort TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 400 N Val Verde Rd Donna PLACE: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (956) 464-2272 FEE: $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 6 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Town Lake at Fireman’s Park FEE: Two (2) non-perishable or canned food donation VOLKSSPORT PARK 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 Center Open Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $2.00 per person (seniors) Rio Grande Valley - Bentsen State Park Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person or $3.00 per person for groups of ten or more.
McAllen Convention Center 700 Convention Center Blvd. McAllen (956) 681-3800
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Dr. McAllen (956) 681-3370
Lark Community Center 2601 Lark Ave McAllen (956) 681-3340
The Zone Action Park 2600 W Expressway 83 McAllen (956) 664-9663
Eddy’s Taven & Social Club 400 W Nolana McAllen (956) 687-8296
Las Palmas Community Center 1921 N 25th Street McAllen (956) 681-3350
Town Lake at Fireman’s Park 201 N. 1st Street McAllen (956) 681-3333
Daffodil Park 4200 Daffodil McAllen
Nikki Rowe High School & Natatorium 2101 N. Ware Rd. McAllen
Flamingo Bowl 3301 North 23rd Street McAllen (956) 686-1286
Palm View Community Center 3401 Jordan Rd McAllen (956) 681-3360
Tropic Star RV Resort 1401 South Cage Pharr (956) 787-5957
Fun & Sun RV Resort 1400 Zillock Rd San Benito (956) 399-5125
Palm View Golf Course 2701 South Ware Road McAllen (956) 681-3444
Harlingen Community Center 201 East Madison Ave Harlingen (956) 216-5291
Pleasant Valley Resort 7320 W Expressway 83 Mission (956) 580-2940
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 13 TIME: 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
Westside Park/Ramiro Guerra Pavilion 1000 S. Ware Rd McAllen (956) 681-3333
For more information or directions please contact Weekdays (956) 681-3333 or Weekends (956) 638-7214
EVENT WRAP-UP MEETING Bring your suggestions to make Golden Age Olympics better! Activity directors, tournament directors, participants and spectators welcome! DATE: Monday, March 16 TIME: 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 SOL OVERALL MALE OLYMPIAN......STUART KUNSELMAN, TIP O TEXAS OVERALL PARK WINNER.............................................TIP O TEXAS
CITY OF McALLEN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT – 2015 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.
500 CARD GAME 139259.01 PARTNER ______________________________
EUCHRE 139229.01 PARTNER ______________________________
BAKE OFF FISHING DERBY M 139399.01 F 139399.02 BARS 139499.01 BREADS 139499.02 CAKES 139499.03 COOKIES 139499.04 FLIMSEE MEN 139389.01 PIES CREAM 139499.05 PIES FRUIT 139499.06 DOUBLES WOMEN 139389.02 BEAN BAG TOSS MEN 139289.01 MIXED 139389.03 WOMEN 139289.02 PARTNER ______________________________ MIXED 139289.03 GOLF 139139.00 PARTNER ______________________________ TEAM NAME ____________________________ BICYCLE TOUR($3.00) 139119.01 HEARTS M 139269.01 F 139269.02 BILLIARDS 8-BALL HORSESHOES RINGER AVERAGE ______ SINGLES M 139359.01 F 139359.02 M 139309.01 F 139309.02 DOUBLES M 139359.03 F 139359.04 PARTNER ______________________________ JIGSAW PUZZLES 139459.01 MIXED 139359.05 TEAM NAME ____________________________ PARTNER ______________________________ MINI GOLF BILLIARDS 9-BALL DOUBLES MEN 139169.01 SINGLES M 139369.01 F 139369.02 WOMEN 139169.02 MIXED 139169.03 BOWLING BOWLING AVERAGE: _______________ PARTNER ______________________________ SINGLES M 139159.01 F 139159.02 DOUBLES M 139159.03 F 139159.04 PÉTANQUE 139199.01 PARTNER ______________________________ TEAM NAME ____________________________ MIXED 139159.05 PARTNER ______________________________ PICKLEBALL TEAM 139159.06 DOUBLES MEN 139279.01 TEAM NAME ____________________________ PARTNER ______________________________ BRIDGE (CONTRACT) 139209.01 PARTNER ______________________________ BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) 139209.02 PARTNER ______________________________ CHEER 139349.01 TEAM NAME ____________________________ CRIBBAGE
M 139219.01 F 139219.02
CROSSWORD 139449.01 DARTS 139339.01 TEAM ________________________________ DISC GOLF DOUBLES MEN 139379.01 WOMEN 139379.02 MIXED 139379.03 PARTNER ______________________________
WOMEN 139279.02 PARTNER ______________________________ MIXED 139279.03 PARTNER ______________________________
PINOCHLE 139239.01 PARTNER ______________________________ POKER
139249.01
RACE WALK
M 139179.01 F 139179.02
RACEWAY THUNDER
M 139329.01 F 139329.02
SHUFFLEBOARD E=EXPERT A=AMATEUR SINGLES E 139319.01 A 139319.02 DOUBLES E 139319.03 A 139319.04 PARTNER______________________________ MIXED E 139319.05 A 139319.06 PARTNER ______________________________
SWIMMING FRONT STROKE BACK STROKE BREAST STROKE SIDE STROKE
M 139409.01 M 139409.03 M 139409.05 M 139409.07
F 139409.02 F 139409.04 F 139409.06 F 139409.08
TABLE TENNIS SINGLES M 139429.01 F 139429.02 DOUBLES M 139429.03 F 139429.04 PARTNER ______________________________ MIXED 139429.05 PARTNER ______________________________ THE GREAT CHASE 139439.01 TEAM NAME ____________________________ VOLKSSPORT ($3.00) 139469.01 VOLLEYBALL 139129.01 TEAM 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 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: ________________________________ DATE: ___________________________________ OFFICE USE ONLY: REGISTRAR ___________________________ DATE ___________________________ RECEIPT # ___________________________ CASH/CHECK ___________________________ CC: VISA MC