Specific event information will be mailed or available to participants on Opening Day. Golf bag

Aerobics    Archery    Badminton    Baseball
Basketball Shoot    Basketball 3-On-3    Billiards
Bocce    Bowling    Bridge    Canasta    Cribbage
Croquet    Cycling    Euchre    Fun Walk    Golf
Horseshoes    Leisure Walks    Novelty Field Events
Pickleball    Pinochle    Powerlifting    Racquetball
Road Races    Shooting—High Powered Rifle
Shooting—Pistol & Rifle     Shooting—Trap & Skeet
Shuffleboard    Softball    Swimming    Table Tennis
Tennis    Track & Field    Volleyball

Aerobics

Events
Group Class Competition

Date
Saturday, January 24

Site
Randolph Auditorium
Sun City Vistoso
Social Hall Auditorium

Schedule
10:00am Start Time @ Randolph
2:00pm Start Time @ Sun City Vistoso

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 for event

Entry Regulations

    1. Participants must furnish their own mats and hand weights for floor exercises.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50-54.
    3. Men and women compete against each other.

Format
Facilitator will furnish music and act as group leader, demonstrating movements for a class-like session of 45-60 minutes in length. Participants will compete together and will be judged on—

  • ability to follow the leader
  • correct execution of moves
  • exhibiting safe and correct form
  • overall strength, endurance and flexibility
  • spirit and enthusiasm

Arizona Senior Olympics event

Event Coordinator
Lee Deslatte (520) 791-3244

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Archery

Events
Compound—finger shooter
Compound—release aid shooter
Recurve

Date
Saturday, January 31

Site
PSE Archery Range
2727 N. Fairview

Schedule
9:30 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$18.00 for each event

Entry Regulations

    1. Archers must provide their own bows and arrows.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.
    3. Men and women compete separately

Format
The "900" round will be used for all competition. 90 arrows will be shot as follows—

  • 30 arrows from 60 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows)
  • 30 arrows from 50 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows)
  • 30 arrows from 40 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows)

Each end (6 arrows) will consist of 2 sets of 3 arrows with 50 seconds allowed for each arrow to be shot. Shooters will rotate with target mates after each 3 arrow set.

Scoring
Regulation 122cm (48") 5 color target face will be used. Scoring values—gold (10–9), red (8–7), blue (6–5), black (4–3), white (2–1)—10 ring scoring.

Note—Each color is divided into 2 scoring areas by a thin black line.

The arrow shaft must only touch the color or dividing line between scoring zones to score higher value. Winner shall be the archer(s) scoring the highest number of points in the double "900' round.

Note—The competitor should be able to keep his/her arrows on the target at 60 yards.

Open practice is available for all registered Senior Olympic Festival participants. Call PSE Archery at 520/884-9201 for more information.

Sports Rules
National Archery Association (N.A.A.) apply

Arizona Senior Olympics and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Alexander Kirlov (520) 594-5165

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Badminton

Events
Men's Singles
Women's Singles
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Dates
Saturday, January 31
Sunday, February 1

Site
El Pueblo Regional Center
101 W. Irvington

Schedule
9 am start time for Saturday, Singles and Doubles
9 am start time for Sunday, Mixed Doubles

Check-In
½ hour before match

Fees
$7.00 per event
$14.00 per doubles event

Entry Regulations

    1. Participants may compete with only one partner per event.
    2. Partner sports are now considered a team sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.
    3. Competitors must supply own racquets.
    4. Shuttlecocks will be provided.
    5. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.
    6. Players who are alone in their age group may play in the next lower age group.

Format

  • Double elimination format
  • Matches are 2-out-of-3 games
  • All games are 21 points. There is no exception for women's singles.
  • Failure to report in by match time will result in forfeiture of match

Sports Rules
U.S. Badminton Association (USBA) rules apply

Arizona Senior Olympics and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Diane Hendrickson (520) 579-2149

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Baseball

Events
Men's
Team Entry Form required

Dates
Saturday, January 24
Sunday, January 25

Site
Reid Annex (Reid Annex depends on Rockies Schedule) Santa Rita/Mission Manor/Rodeo Park

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before game time

Fees
$170.00 per team

Entry Regulations

    1. Participants must provide own bats, gloves and helmets.
    2. Participants must be required age by January 18, 2008.
    3. 1 inning of unlimited runs must be played.
    4. Numbered shirts are mandatory.
    5. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.
    6. Team Entry Form must be completed by coach/manager and submitted with the team's entry fee, roster and completed waiver form.
    7. A valid picture ID with birthdate must be shown before competition.

Format

  • Double-Elimination tournament
  • Teams will play own age group only
  • Competition will be 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ & 75+

Sports Rules
Men's Senior Baseball League (MSBL) rules apply with modifications

Modifications

  • All games are 7 innings, with 1.5 hour time limit
  • 1 inning of unlimited runs must be played.
  • Wearing of helmet is mandatory while batting
  • Uniforms are not mandatory but numbers are
  • Teams may have a line-up of 12 batters maximum
  • Two courtesy runners per team are allowed (1—catcher, 1—to be announced)

Following modifications are for 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+ only

  • Two additional courtesy runners per inning
  • Substitutions are allowed at any time
  • Duplicate homeplate must be touched. If player touches original homeplate they are out
  • No sliding into any base
  • No advance on passed ball or wild pitch
  • Pitcher may pitch from wind-up or set position
  • No balks called. Warning given for blatant pitches
  • "Liberal" strike zone
  • Overrunning of second and third allowed
  • Two extra outfielders are allowed. Feet must stay on grass

Event Coordinator
Sean Derrick (520) 791-4870
David Rico (520) 791-4870

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Basketball Shoot

Events
Regular Shoot
3-Point Shoot
Coed (one man, one woman) Team Shoot
Pepsi Hot Shot
Horse

Date
Wednesday, January 28

Site
Udall Regional Center
7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.

Format
At least one foot must be in contact with the marked spot while shooting, with the other foot either to the side, behind or on the marked spot (NOT in front).

  • Those players who are not actually shooting will serve as shaggers while waiting to compete.
  • The order of competition is dependent upon the number of participants.
  • In case of tie there will be a shoot off to determine placement

Sports Rules:
Regular Shoot

  • Each player will take three shots from each of the five designated spots which have specific point values. After fifteen shots are taken (no time limit), the points are totaled. Highest possible score is forty-eight.
  • Each player is given two trials, and the highest score of the two trials is the final score for that player.

3-Point Shooting

  • Each player will take three shots from each of the five designated spots. After fifteen shots are taken (no time limit), the number of baskets made is that player's total.
  • Each player is given two trials, and the highest score of the two trials is the final score for that player.

Coed Team Shoot

  • Each team consists of two players—one man and one woman. Each player will take ten shots from any of the ten designated spots of his/her choosing. After the team has taken its twenty shots (ten shots per player, no time limit), the points are totaled.
  • Each team is given two trials, and the highest score of the two trials is the final score for that team.

Event Coordinator
Charles Perez (520) 791-4931

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Basketball 3-On-3

Men's Team
Women's Team
Team Entry Form required for all teams

Date
Saturday-Sunday, January 31 – February 1

Site
Clements Center
8155 E. Poinciana Dr.

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before game time

Fees
$60.00 per team

Entry Regulations

    1. Team Entry Form must be completed by the Coach/Manager and submitted with the team's entry fee, roster and completed waiver form.
    2. Teams must be all one gender.
    3. Team roster shall be limited to six players.
    4. Participants may play on only one team.
    5. Men and women compete separately.
    6. Competition will be 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ & 75+.
    7. Team coach/manager will be notified of their first game by mail or phone prior to the event.
    8. Teams must wear uniforms of same color and have numbers.
    9. A valid picture ID with birthdate must shown before competition.

Format

  • Dependent on number of teams registered
  • Games played on half-court

Sports Rules
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

  • Teams must have a minimum of 3 players on the floor to start a game. Teams may continue with 2 players on the floor. Six player maximum on the roster.
  • Playing time is two halves of 10 minutes running time. Five minute halftime.
  • Tie score will result in one minute overtime with stop clock. Ball possession determined by coin toss.
  • Check line shall be three point line.
  • On every change of possession ball must be taken behind check line.
  • All play beginning or restarting behind the check line must start at the top of the key.
  • Substitutions may be made after a basket, a foul shot, stoppage of play or any other time an official beckons the player onto the court.
  • A player is disqualified on his/her sixth foul. Technical fouls will follow NCAA rules.
  • Three point shots are allowed.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Aaron Sanchez (520) 791-4870

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Billiards

Events
Singles

Date
Thursday, January 29

Site
Pockets Billiards
1062 S. Wilmot Rd.

Schedule
12 noon start time

Check-In
½ hour before game time

Fees
$6.00

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year age groups beginning with 50–54.

Format

  • Double-elimination.
  • The game of "8 ball" is played.
  • Players with no competition in their age group may play in the next younger age group.
  • Pool cues available at no cost.

Sports Rules
Arizona Senior Olympics and Billiard Congress of America (BCA) rules apply.

  • Gentlemen's Call
  • The Rack
  • The Break
  • Legal Break
  • Scratch on a Legal Break
  • 8-Ball Pocketed on Break
  • Head String Rule
  • Open Table
  • Choice of Stripes or Solids
  • Legal Shot
  • Safety Play
  • Fouls
  • Foul Penalty
  • Combination Shots
  • Illegally Pocketed Balls stay pocketed & loss of turn.
  • Object Balls Jumped off the Table
  • Object Ball Frozen to the Cushion
  • Loss of Game

Arizona Senior Olympic event

Event Coordinator
Frank Lopez (520) 791-4011

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Bocce

Events
Women's
Men's
Coed
Team Entry Form required

Dates
Monday, January 26 -Women
Tuesday, January 27 -Women
Wednesday, January 28 -Men
Thursday, January 29 -Men
Friday, January 30 -Coed
Saturday, January 31 -Coed

Sites
Sunflower—Men/Women/Coed
9401 N. Sunflower Park Dr.

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before match time

Fees
$24.00 per team/per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. All ages compete together.
    3. Teams consist of four players: Men's Team - 4 men; Women's Team - 4 women; Coed Team - 2 men and 2 women
    4. Team Entry Form must be completed by the Coach/Manager and submitted with the team's entry fee, roster and completed waiver form.

Format

  • Tournament is single-elimination.
  • Matches are 2-out-of-3 games
  • Games are 12 points


Sports Rules
Event Facilities Rules apply.

  • Teams consist of 4 people
  • No distractions at all will be enforced.
  • Players will referee their own matches.
  • Winner of coin toss will select color of balls.
  • All balls leaving the confines of the court will be considered out of play.
  • To start a new game players of each team must change to the opposite end of the court.
Arizona Senior Olympic event

Event Coordinators
Men/Women/Coed – Michael & June Dudas (520) 579-9098

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Bowling

Events
Regular AM
Regular PM
Adapted

Dates
Thursday, January 29– Adapted
Thursday, January 29– Regular

Sites
Lucky Strike Bowl—Adapted Bowling
4015 E. Speedway Blvd.
Lucky Strike Bowl—Regular Bowling
4015 E. Speedway Blvd.

Schedule
12 noon start time—Adapted
9 am start time— Regular AM
12 noon start time— Regular PM

Check-In
½ hour before game time

Fees
$13.00

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women will compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.
    3. Choose either AM or PM not both.

Format
Each player bowls three games using scratch scoring.

Sports Rules
American Bowling Congress (ABC) and Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC).

Adapted Bowling Modifications
Orthopedic Impairments

    1. Bowling chutes and ball assistance will be provided.
    2. Weight of ball may be lowered.

Visually Impaired

    1. Guideline or coaches voice allowed for visually impaired.
    2. Use of bowling frame unit, Adapter-Pusher, Handlebar extension, Handle grip, arm swing, stable guide, lighter balls, modification of approach are allowed.

Auditory Impairments

    1. Mark lane line with brightly colored tape, paint pins with bright color, contact paper, three balls per frame, with plastic bowling set shorten the lane distance, use Candlepin bowling, use smaller or lighter ball.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games (Regular Bowling) event

Event Coordinators
Adapted/Regular Bowling— Eric Tapia (520) 791-4353

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Bridge

Events
Duplicate
Rubber

Dates
Thursday, January 29– Duplicate
Thursday, January 29– Rubber

Site
Sun City Vistoso Social Center (Navajo & Papago Room)
1495 E. Rancho Vistoso

Schedule
9 am start time—Duplicate
1 pm start time—Rubber

Check-In
8:30 am - Duplicate
12:30 pm- Rubber

Fees
$6.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete together.
    2. All ages compete together.
    3. Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Format—Duplicate

  • Partnership pairs only.
  • A duplicate board containing a pack is provided for each deal to be played during a session. Each board is numbered and has pockets to hold four hands, designated North, South, East and West.
  • Four players at each table.
  • Chairperson has authorization to provide any changes and rule interpretations.

Sports Rules—Duplicate
"Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge" copyright 1999, subject to understanding of the Chairperson. Chairperson's decisions are final.

Format—Rubber (4 Deal)

    1. Players will keep same partner for all rounds.
    2. Players may enroll without partner and will be assigned arbitrarily a partner from the pool.
    3. Each pair will be assigned a section for the entire tournament and will play only those opponents assigned that section.
    4. There will be five rounds of bridge.
    5. Each round will consist of thirty minutes.
    6. Scoresheets will be collected at the end of each round and will not carryover.
    7. When a round is finished, players will move to their new tables.

Sports Rules—Rubber
International Code "Laws of Contract Bridge" 1993 edition, published by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL).

Event Coordinator
Mike Bouchard (520) 742-2667

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Canasta

Events
Canasta

Date
Wednesday, January 28

Site
Wagons West
801 W. Limberlost Dr.

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before match

Fees
$6.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete together.
    2. All ages compete together.

Format

  • Chairperson acts as Umpire.
  • Tables are numbered so winners move up, losers of #1 go to last table.
  • NO TALKING ACROSS BOARD.
  • Two scorekeepers at each table, one from each team.
  • Each person has scorekeeper tally his/her score at the end of each game.
  • The three winners are determined by scores checked by the Chairperson.
  • Tables are set up with 4 persons per table.
  • Each person draws. The person with the high card chooses the position where he/she sits. Second high card is his/her partner. Person to the right of the person drawing the high card is dealer. The other two are partners.
  • Using 3 decks, deal 15 cards, singly to each player.
  • Place remainder of cards on table, turn up one card. If a red 3 or wild card is turned up, it is placed sideways to indicate stack is frozen and another card from stack is drawn. If black 3 is drawn, it too is covered up. Then 2 naturals are required to pick up the pile and only the top card can count toward part of the meld. Otherwise, the pile can be picked up with the one natural and one wild card. (See page 81, paragraph #1). Two naturals are required on the initial meld.

Sports Rules
"Hoyles Rules of Games" Second Revised Edition, 1993.

Event Coordinator
Wilbert & Sadie Roersma (520) 292-2990

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Cribbage

Events
Cribbage

Date
Wednesday, January 28

Site
Comanche Wells
775 W. Roger Rd.

Schedule
1 pm start time

Check-In
12 pm—lunch at 11:30 am

Fees
$6.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete together.
    2. All ages compete together.
    3. Personal cribbage boards are welcome.

Format

  • The cards shall be cut at the beginning of each game. Low card deals. Both players must cut the deck for deal. Ace is low.
  • The cards should be offered for a cut before a deal is started. If not, there is no penalty.
  • No Player shall examine the bottom card before deal is started. If not, there is no penalty.
  • A misdeal shall be declared if a card becomes exposed during the course of the deal. There is no penalty involved.
  • The object is to peg 120 holes plus one to win the game.
  • Player with crib counts last after opponent's hand has been counted.
  • Player that pegs 121 points first wins the game and no further pegging can be done by opponent.
  • Points missed by one player cannot be taken by opponent.
  • Winner of game gets 121 points and opponent only gets holes he/she has actually pegged.
  • In the event that points are pegged in excess of the proper count of the hand, the pog must be returned to the proper count before play is resumed.
  • No ruling on pegging the wrong way. Each player must agree on correcting any mistakes made. Watch your pegging!
  • The Jack, when cut, counts as two points at any time, except when cutting for deal. A player may go out on the Jack cut and the pegging stops immediately.
  • Any individual player wishing to make a protest, will be required to do so before the next hand is dealt.
  • Scoresheeets must be cross-checked and initialed by the opposing players at each table after each game is played. Scores can be turned in at the end of the session.
  • No kibitzing or giving advice while standing or watching a player who is playing an authorized game.
  • Prizes will be given for total points.
  • The purpose of these rules are to be used as guidelines for fun and relaxation and will be used only if necessary.

Event Coordinator
Betty Galea (520) 293-4129

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Croquet

Croquet Singles
Croquet Doubles
Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Date
Friday, January 30

Site
Lincoln Park Lower
8280 E. Escalante Rd.

Schedule
9 am start time—Singles
1 pm start time—Doubles

Check-In
10 minutes before scheduled start time

Fees
$6 per event
$12 per doubles event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. All ages compete together.
    3. Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.
    4. Personal mallets that meet USCA guidelines are welcome.

Format

  • Competition dependent on number of teams registered.
  • Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles flights are competed.
  • Participants must choose only one type of Doubles flight to compete in men/women or mixed.
  • Nine-wicket game is played.
  • Matches will consist of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Sports Rules
Slightly modified U.S. Croquet Association (USCA) rules apply.

  • Play begins by placing the ball nine inches from wicket number one and hitting or stroking the ball through the wickets.
  • Extra strokes earned by making objective wickets.
  • No carryover of extra strokes.
  • Any movement of the ball constitutes a stroke.
  • Third wicket dead rule is in effect.
  • Bonus shots earned by striking another ball.
  • Hitting a dead ball rule applies.
  • Croquet stroke implications.
  • Play at the turning stake.
  • Hitting another ball and then making a wicket in one shot.
  • Wicket and ball in same stroke.
  • Hitting two balls in one stroke.
  • Playing an arched ball.
  • Play at the boundary line.
  • Playing out of turn—all balls are replaced and player loses his/her turn.
  • Player hits wrong ball—the ball is replaced and the player loses his/her turn.
  • Rover—player who has completed the circuit except for hitting the starting stake and remains to aid his/her partner.
  • Putting rover out of game—a rover may be roqueted, croqueted or driven by a hand/foot-held shot into the starting stake by any other player with the result of putting rover out of game.
  • Hand placement in the jaws of a wicket rule applies.

Event Coordinator
Marci Gregg (520) 791-5787

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Cycling

Events
Cycling 1 mile
Cycling 5K
Cycling 10K
Cycling 20K

Date
Sunday, January 25

Site
Old Vail/Valencia (Rita Ranch)

Schedule
9 am start time—1 mile
10 am start time—5K
12 pm start time—10K
1 pm start time—20K

Check-In
½ hour before event starts

Fees
$7.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50-54.

Format

  • 1 mile and 5K time trials.
  • 10K and 20K road races.
  • Helmets are mandatory.
  • Multi-gear (free-wheel) bikes with front and rear brakes are required.
  • Fixed-gear bikes are not permitted.
  • Recumbent bikes which meet USCF rules are permitted.
  • There may be no protective shield, faring or other device on any part of the bicycle (including, but not limited to, the frame, wheels, handlebars, chainwheel or accessories) which has the effect of reducing air resistance, except those allowed by the USCF.
  • Riders must stay to the right except when overtaking another rider.
  • In the time trial events, no rider shall take pace behind another rider closer than 25 meters (80 feet) ahead, or 2 meters (7 feet) to the side.
  • Time trial entrants will start at 30 second intervals.
  • Road racers will start at 3 minute intervals by age and/or gender groupings.

Sports Rules
U.S. Cycling Federation (USCF) rules apply.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games events

Event Coordinator
Adrienne Gutierrez (520) 791-5909

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Euchre

Events
Euchre

Date
Tuesday, January 27

Site
Trails West
8401 S. Kolb Rd.

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete together.
    2. All ages compete together.

Format

  • Singles competition is played with a four-handed partnership game.

Sports Rules:
Strategy of Euchre

  • The fairly probable tricks in the hand usually justify "taking action." It is correct to expect a partner to furnish one trick. Any three trumps are a "take" and A or K is a fair try. At 0-0 score, however, neither opponent or dealer should accept the turn-up without three very probable tricks, for his/her side will have first chance to make it if the turn-up is rejected. For the same reason, dealer should take it up if he/she can, even at some risk.
  • Advanced scores often compel special tactics. With the score 4–2 or 4–1, the side "at the bridge" (having 4 points) will often accept the turn-up regardless of the cards. The idea is to be the maker; opponents can then score at most 2 points for euchre. But if an opponent becomes the make, he/she might play alone, make march, and thus win the game.
  • If the opening leader has two or more trumps, he/she should usually lead one. Otherwise he/she should usually open plain suit in which he/she has no high card, rather than one in which he/she has. In following to a lead, try to win the trick (or let your partner win) at all costs. Holding up a high card for a possible later trick in a suit once led is a losing policy.

Event Coordinator
Peter Gibson (520) 574-1046

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Fun Walk

Date
Saturday, January 24

Site
Reid Park (DeMeester Center)

Schedule
12:45 am start time

Check-In
9 am - On site available

Fees
$5.00 per event

Format

  • Men and women participate together.
  • All ages participate together.
  • 1 mile distance.
  • Non-competitive event.

Event Coordinator
Pauline Nunez (520) 791-5787

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Golf

Events
Golf

Date
Friday, January 23

Site
Randolph North
600 S. Alvernon Way

Schedule
10 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$38
(first 132 registered only; riding carts available for an additional $9 @ site)

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.

Format

  • 18 holes, low gross stroke play.

Sports Rules
U.S. Golf Association (USGA) and local course winter rules (in own fairway only) apply.

  • Scoring captain in each foursome will assess rules and penalties.
  • Slow players and/or players 3 strokes over par before reaching the Green-In-Play "must pick up their ball" and score double-par for that hole.
  • Tee areas: Women (Front 9)—Red Tee Area Men (Back 9)—White Tee Area
  • Age flights will play together.
  • No preferred tee times.
  • Tee times will posted for each gender division and age flight at the golf course of play and the Senior Olympic Festival Office.

Tee times will be available two days before event. Please call event coordinator or the Senior Olympic Festival office.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Kimiro DeBose (520) 791-4497

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Horseshoes

Events
Horseshoes

Date
Saturday, January 24

Site
Reid Park
Country Club @22nd St.

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 for event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50-54.

Format

  • Tournament is double elimination.
  • All games are 21 points.
  • "No shows," or those arriving after the first round is over, will forfeit the game. Late arrivals before the first round of play is over will be worked in if possible.

Sports Rules
Play will be governed by official rules of the National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA).

  • Each player has two shoes and uses the same pitcher's box. Players pitch both sides in turn at the opposite stake an inning. They then walk to that stake, tally the score and pitch back toward the first stake.
  • Players flip shoes. The winner decides who pitches first. If there is more than one game, the choice of starting alternates thereafter. Four tosses are allowed as a warm-up.
  • All matches to be conducted in accordance with the National Senior Olympic Rules. A 15 minute default time will be enforced. The pitcher must stand on one of the pitching platforms. His/her feet must stay behind the foul line until the shoe has left his/her hand. His/her opponent must remain on the opposite side of the stake, either in the rear quarter of the other pitching platform or behind the pitching box, with the toes of one foot touching that platform. He/she must not talk, move or in any way distract the pitcher. Such offense incurs a loss of score in that inning. No player may walk to the opposite stake, or be informed of the position of the shoes before an inning is complete. Once thrown, shoes may not be moved or touched until the scores have been decided. Such an offense incurs a loss that inning.
  • Cancellation scoring will be in effect. Shoes must be within 6 inches of the stake to score.
  • Women 50–74 pitch from 30 feet, 75+ pitch from 20 feet.
  • Men 50–69 pitch from 40 feet, 70+ have their choice of 30 or 40 feet.
Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event.

Event Coordinator
Dave Newton (520) 548-8172

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Leisure Walks

Events
La Caminata 5 and 10K Walks @ Quincie Douglas

Dates
Monday, January 26

Sites
Quincie Douglas Park
1575 E. 36th St.

Schedule
8:30 am start time - 5 and 10K

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 per event

Format

  • Men and women compete together.
  • All ages participate together.
  • Non-competitive.
  • All walkers must stay on path/sidewalk.

Event Coordinator
Pauline Nunez (520) 791-5787

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Novelty Field Events

Events
Basketball Throw
Chin-Ups
Nail Hammering
Punt, Pass & Kick
Bowling Pin Throw
Frisbee Toss
Obstacle Course
Softball Throw

Date
Saturday, January 24

Site
Reid Park
Dog Training Area (DTA)

Schedule
9:00-11:00 am
Drop-in competition

Check-In
At individual events

Fees
$5.00 per event

Format

  • Men and women compete separately.
  • Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.
  • Participants are responsible for completing all their events within the established time frame.
  • NOTE: Participants must wait until all competition is complete and medals will be given at that time.

Sports Rules

  • Softball Throw—A standard softball will be thrown for distance. An 11" ball will be used for women and a 12" ball for men.
  • Punt, Pass & Kick—A standard football will be punted, passed and kicked (off tee or the ground) for distance.
  • Obstacle Course—Competitors will be timed to see how fast they can finish the obstacle course. Time penalties will be assessed for course violations.
  • Frisbee Toss—A Frisbee will be tossed for distance.
  • Bowling Pin Throw—A bowling pin will be thrown for distance.
  • Basketball Throw—A regulation basketball will be tossed, using two hands, for distance.
  • Chin-ups—Competitors will be judged on total number of chin-ups with proper technique.
  • Nail Hammering—The contestant who hammers the most nails into a board in 60 (sixty) seconds wins.

Event Coordinator
Taron Lawrence (520) 791-2507

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Pickleball

Events
Men's Singles
Women's Singles
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Men’s & Women’s Doubles - Masters
Men’s & Women’s Doubles - Legends
Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Date
Monday January 26 – Women’s Singles/Men’s Dbls
Tuesday January 27– Men’s Singles/Women’s Dbls
Wednesday, January 28 – Mixed Doubles
Thursday, January 29 – Men’s & Women’s Masters
Friday, January 30 - Men’s & Women’s Legends

Site
Voyager RV Resort
8701 S. Kolb Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 574-5000 (call for RV reservations)

Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 per event
$12.00 per doubles event (per team)

Entry Regulations

    1. Participants must supply own paddle.
    2. Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.
    3. Competition balls (Yellow Dura outdoor balls) will be supplied.
    4. Competition will be in five-year increments.
    5. Participants may compete in only one event per category (for a total of 4 events) Masters are 50-64. Legends are 65 and up (i.e. in Masters, a 50yr old may play against a 64 year old).

Format

  • Games are up to 11 win by 2 / best 2 of 3.
  • Loser bracket is one game to 15 win by 2
  • Tournament director reserves the right to combine age groups if too few entrants register in an age bracket.
  • Double-elimination tournament format
  • Age division shall be determined by the youngest partner in doubles

Sports Rules
The United States of America Pickleball Association (USAPA) current rules. Go to www.usapa.org for complete rules and revisions.

  • Ball must be served underhand with no bounce on server's side and diagonally into service zone of opponent.
  • The server must keep both feet behind the baseline during the serve.
  • Double bounce: Following the serve, each side must make at least one groundstroke, prior to volleying ball.
  • Non-Volley: A player cannot volley a ball while standing within the non-volley zone.
Arizona Senior Olympic event

Event Coordinator
David & Nancy Jordan (520) 574-5565 or pickleballgal@msn.com

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Pinochle

Events
Pinochle—Regular
Pinochle—Wild
Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Date
Sunday, January 25

Site
Far Horizons Trail Park
555 N. Pantano Rd.

Schedule
1 pm start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 per event

Format

  • Men and women compete together.
  • All ages compete together.
  • "Regular"—six rounds, four hands per round.
  • "Wild"—four rounds, four hands per round.

Sports Rules
Regular

  • Auction bidding, except once a bidder passes he/she may not bid again. Opening bid is 15 or more. If all pass, dealer takes bid for 15. Cut for deal at each new round.
  • Winning bidder announces trump suit and all players meld cards on the table.
  • Each side counts scoring cards (A, K, 10) plus 1 point for whoever takes the last trick, which is added to their meld.
  • If winning bidder's total is less than his/her bid, his/her bid is subtracted from his/her score. (If this is the first hand, he/she has a negative score.) Lose meld.
  • Four hands are played at each table, and the winning partners move, one to a higher numbered table, the other to a lower numbered table. The two losers remain, but play with a different partner.
  • Six rounds of four hand will complete competition.
  • Renege—If corrected before next trick is completed, no penalty. Otherwise, offending pair may not score points taken in play, but does not lose meld if it has previously won a trick.

Wild
  • Two scorekeepers at every table.
  • No talking during play, except: "Pass" or "Fifty." Penalty of 50 points if not adhered to.
  • Renege—if corrected before next trick is completed, no penalty.
  • Cut for deal.
  • Count your cards.
  • Misdeal if a card is turned over.
  • Trump—must be called when laying down your meld.
  • Play to every card. No laying cards down.
  • Each team should count their own points.
  • Four rounds of four hand will complete competition.
  • You need 2 decks of cards.
Event Coordinator
Jan Reschke (520) 296-1234 ext.11

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Powerlifting

Events
Squat
Bench Press
Dead Lift

Date
Friday, January 30

Site
Mid-Valley Athletic Club
140 S. Tucson Blvd.

Schedule
9:30 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 for events

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.

Sports Rules
U.S. Powerlifting Federation (USPF) will apply.

  • The Wilks formula, a formula based upon body weight and lift poundage, is used to calculate scores for each event.
  • Winners will be determined by total accumulated score for all three events.
  • Weightlifting and training are required.
  • Participants should bring their own belt.
  • Capable spotters will be available if needed.

Arizona Senior Olympic event

Event Coordinator
Carolyn Lecocq (520) 792-3654

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Racquetball

Event
Racquetball

Date
Tuesday, January 27

Site
Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club
4001 N. Country Club Rd.

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$13.00

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.
    3. Protective eye wear must be worn.
    4. Participants must provide own racquets.

Format

  • Singles flights only.
  • Double-Elimination
  • Tournament format and time schedule depend on number of participants.
  • Matches are two games to 15 points—tiebreaker 11 points. Win by one point.
  • Participants will be called with playing times.

Sports Rules
U.S. Racquetball Association (USRA) rules apply.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event.

Event Coordinator
Shylah McNellis (520) 791-4865

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Road Races

Events
Road Races—5K Run
Road Races—10K Run

Date
Saturday, January 24

Site
David Bell Path/Reid Park
Country Club @Camino Campreste

Schedule
1 pm start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time
Meet at Ramada 31 by Hi Corbett Field

Fees
$7.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.

Format

  • Competition will be 5K and 10K distance events.
  • Participants may enter both events.
  • Races are run concurrently.
  • For those participants entering both races, the time achieved for running the first half of the 10K race will be used as their 5K race time.
  • Race Walkers welcomed.

Sports Rules
USA Track & Field rules apply.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event.

Event Coordinator:
Samantha Marquez (520) 791-5787

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Shooting—High Powered Rifle Match

Date
Saturday, January 31

Site
Pima Co. Southeast Regional Park
11296 S. Harrison Rd.

Schedule
8 am match start time

Check-In
7:30 am

Fees
$19.00 for event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.
    3. All participants must provide own ammunition and firearms.

NOTE: There will be a limited number of loaner M1 rifles available and ammo to purchase at the range. Advanced request required for the rifles.

Format

  • Protective ear and eyewear must be worn. Olympic medals will be awarded. To be eligible for medal you must complete all phases of competition.
  • All range and safety rules as published by Pima County Southeast Regional Park will apply. There will be no exceptions.
  • There will be no separate awards for NRA Classification.
  • Two relays. First relay 70 & older. Second relay 50 / 69 years.
  • Relay one will fire complete course of fire and then relay two will shot.

Sports Rules
National Rifle Association (NRA) rules apply.

  • Service Rifle only. Iron sight only. No scoped rifles.
  • All shooting done at 100 yards using reduced targets.

Course of Fire

    1. 5 sighter shots prone slow fire followed by 20 slow fire prone in 25 minutes.
    2. Rapid fire prone: 10 shots fired in 70 seconds. 1 reload after 2 rounds (semi-auto) or 5 rounds (bolt action)
    3. Rapid fire sitting: 10 shots fired in 60 seconds. 1 reload after 2 or 5 rounds.
    4. Standing slow fire: 10 minutes to fire 10 rounds.
    5. Target: NRA standard 200 yard high Power rifle.
    6. Total possible points = 500

Event Coordinator
Jeffrey Schneider
(Please call SOF office for questions @ (520) 791-3244)

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Shooting—Pistol & Smallbore Rifle

Events
Rim Fire Pistol
Center Fire Pistol
Smallbore Rifle Prone

Dates
Tuesday, January 27 (Rim Fire Pistol)
Tuesday, January 27 (Center Fire Pistol)
Sunday, February 1 (Rim Fire Rifle)

Site
The Marksman (Pistol events)
1280 W. Prince Rd.
Pima Co. Southeast Regional Park (Smallbore rifle events)
11296 S. Harrison Rd.

Schedule
9 am Start Time (RF Pistol)
9 am: 70 years & older
10 am: 60 – 69
11 am: 50 – 59
12:30 pm Start Time (CF Pistol)
1 pm: 70 years & older
2 pm: 60 – 69
3 pm: 50 – 59
9 am Start Time (RF Rifle) All ages

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$19.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54. Relays assigned according to age group.
    3. All participants must supply own ammunition and firearms.

Format

  • Protective ear and eye wear must be worn.
  • All range and safety rules as published by the Pima County Southeast Regional Park will apply. There are no exceptions.

Sports Rules
National Rifle Association (NRA) rules apply.

Pistol (Center and Rim Fire)

  • National Rifle Association (NRA) rules apply.
  • Only standard caliber handguns are allowed (i.e., .380, 9mm, 38 spl. .40 cal, and .45 cal).
  • Sights - metallic, telescopic and electronic sights are permitted with the exception of Laser sights.
  • Targets - five labeled will be supplied for pistol. One will be for sighting and four for record.
  • All pistol competition will be shot at 25 yards using one hand or two.
  • Slow fire time of one minute per round. Targets changed after 10 minutes for 10 record rounds.
  • Exceptions will be allowed for disabled and handicapped.
  • Brass found on the range is the property of the Pima County Southeast Regional Park. You may collect only your own brass. A metal rake is provided to gather brass that is forward of the firing range.
  • Lunch will be served at 12:00. Awards to be given after last relay.

Smallbore Rifle Prone

  • National Rifle Association (NRA) rules apply
  • Any sights (scope or iron sights)
  • Rifle .22 caliber rifle capable for single load
  • Ammo. .22 caliber only.
  • 50 yards / N.R.A. A51 target
  • 60 shots for record / shot in three stages (20 shots per target)
  • Total time 20 minutes for all sighter and record rounds per stage.
  • Lunch will be served at 12:00. Awards to be given after last relay.
Arizona Senior Olympic event

Event Coordinator
Jeffrey Schneider
Greg Fallon (RF Rifle) (520) 401-6958

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Shooting—Trap & Skeet

Events
16-Yard Trap Shoot
21-Yard Trap Shoot
12 or 20 Gauge Skeet
28 Gauge or .410 Shot

Dates
Saturday, January 24

Site
Tucson Trap & Skeet Club
7800 W. Old Ajo Highway

Schedule
10 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$19.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.

Format

  • All participants must check-in prior to the shooting time.
  • Protective ear and eye wear must be worn.
  • Guns provided by participant.
  • Shells provided by participant.

Sports Rules
American Trap Association (ATA) rules apply.
National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) rules apply.

  • Medals will be given in each event.
  • Ties—length of run counting backwards from the last bird shot settles ties.
  • Guns—must be unloaded with the action open at all times. Do not load gun until you are the proper shooting station. After shooting, the gun must be unloaded and the action open before stepping off the station. No exceptions will be tolerated.
  • Should a misfire or a gun malfunction occur, keep the gun pointed down range. Do not open the action. Call for a judge to clear the action. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a lost target.
  • Hulls that hit the ground are the property of the Tucson Trap & Skeet Club. This rule is for your own safety. Do not pick up hulls during the shooting events.
Shells required
  • Trap - 50 shells required. 12 gauge 1 1/8 oz. Max, #9, #8, or #7 /12 shot size. Shot larger than #7 ½ will not be allowed.
  • Skeet - 50 shells required per event. 12 gauge: 1 1/8 oz max, #9, #8, #7 ½ shot size or gauge, or 20 gauge: 7/8 oz max, #9, #8 or 7 ½ shot size. 28 gauge: ¾ oz max, #9, #8, or 7 ½ shot size.
  • Skeet - two events will be held: Large -for 12 gauge/20 gauge, and Small - 28 gauge / .410 shotguns.
  • Skeet - each event will consist of 2 rounds of 25 targets, 50 targets total. Highest three scores, by age group, determines medal winners. Total 100 targets.

Arizona Senior Olympic event

Event Coordinator
Tucson Trap & Skeet Staff
(520) 883-6426

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Shuffleboard

Events
Shuffleboard Singles
Shuffleboard Doubles
Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Dates
Monday, January 26 – Men’s Singles
Tuesday, January 27 – Women's Singles
Thursday, January 29 – Doubles

Sites
Rincon West (January 26)
Rincon West (January 27)
Voyager RV (January 29)

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 per singles event
$12.00 per doubles event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. All ages compete together.
    3. Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Format

  • Singles are competed.
  • Gender indifferent doubles compete.
  • Single Elimination.

Sports Rules
Arizona Shuffleboard Association (ASA) rules apply, with modifications as noted below—

  • Singles - there will be individual play with consolation. The first and second place finishers in the championship round will receive first and second place medals. First place in consolation round will receives the third place medal.
  • Partner scores are added together for each frame and totaled. First and second place finishers in the Championship bracket win first and second place medals. First place in the consolation bracket receive the third place medal.
  • Medals are given out to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of the groups by Event Coordinator. No age determination is required. Two 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals are given in each group of the doubles competition.
  • Players in both singles and doubles will play eight frames total, four on one side of the board and four on the other. Players will keep the same color of discs they began with by moving their discs to the opposite side.
  • Play will be continuous. No breaks, if you need a break let someone know.
  • There will be no penalties. Players must not interfere with scorekeeper.
  • If possible, referees will be placed on each board. If not, a knowledgeable player on either side of the board will referee and call the score to the scorekeeper. A player may appeal the referee's call on a close disc. The head referee will look at the disc and his/her decision will be final.
  • There will be lagging at the beginning of each game to determine who plays which color.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinators
Dave Alexander (520) 574-5768 - Doubles
Jo Bender (520) 294-4788 - Singles
Ron Johnson (520) 746-4953 - Singles
Ernie Lane (520) 578-7869 - Singles

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Softball

Events
Men's
Women's
Team Entry Form required for all teams

Dates
Saturday, January 31
Sunday, February 1

Site
Lincoln Park
8280 E. Escalante Rd.
Golf Links Park
2400 S. Craycroft Rd.

Schedule
8 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before game time

Fees
$150.00 per team

Entry Regulations

    1. Team Entry Form must be completed by the Coach/Manager and submitted with the team's entry fee, roster and completed waiver form.
    2. Teams must provide own bats and gloves.
    3. Team roster limited to 18.
    4. Athletes may play on only one team.
    5. Women are allowed to play on Men's team, but only two are allowed.
    6. A valid picture ID with birthdate must be shown before competition.

Format

  • Competition will be 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+.
  • Men and women will compete separately.
  • Format depends on number of teams registered.

Sports Rules Amateur Softball Association (ASA) rules apply, with the following modifications—

  • Line-ups must be presented to scorekeeper 10 minutes prior to scheduled game time.
  • Five (5) run limit per inning, except for final inning of the game in which each team can score an unlimited number.
  • A courtesy runner may be used for a base runner at any time, but the same courtesy runner may not be used more than once per inning. Any courtesy runner found running more than once per inning will be called out.
  • Metal cleats are not permitted. Player will be ejected from game.
  • Game time: 1 hour &15 minutes.
  • Umpire will announce time remaining: prior to the ball being pitched to begin the fourth (4th) inning and subsequent innings the umpire will announce the time reaming to both managers. Because teams are limited to five runs per inning, the umpire must also announce the last inning to give both teams an opportunity to score as many runs as possible.
  • Sliding and diving is optional only at 2nd and 3rd base or returning to any base for Men 65 + under and Women 55+ & under. No sliding or diving into first base and homeplate.
  • Run-by rule applies to Women 65+ and over and Men 65+ & over.
  • SPORTMANSHIP WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. IF YOU ARE EJECTED FROM A GAME YOU WILL BE OUT FOR THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Joe Robinson (520) 791-3244

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Swimming

Events: Correct Order
200 Individual Medley
50 Freestyle
100 Backstroke
50 Breaststroke
100 Freestyle
50 Backstroke
100 Breaststroke
50 Butterfly
100 Individual Medley
400 Freestyle

Dates
Thursday, January 29

Site
Quincie Douglas Pool
1563 E. 36th St.

Schedule
10 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before event time

Fees
$7.00 per event

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.

Format

  • The order of events is subject to change due to event participation.
  • All events are timed finals.
  • Each participant may compete in a maximum of 4 events.

Sports Rules U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) rules will govern swimming events.

  • Any swimmer who uses any improper methods in order to gain an advantage over his/her competition will be disqualified from the event.
  • Starts - the forward start may be taken from the starting blocks, the pool deck or a push from the wall. The backstroke start is taken from the wall. Each competitor will be allowed one false start. A second false start will result in disqualification.
  • Turns - the breaststroke and butterfly must be done with both hands touching simultaneously. The backstroke requires some part of the swimmer to touch the wall at each turn while the freestyle require some part of the body to touch the wall.
  • Butterfly - the appropriate stroke must be attempted. The whip kick or dolphin kick may be used exclusively or interchangeably while doing the butterfly stroke at any time during the race.
  • Breaststroke - appropriate stroke must be attempted.
  • Freestyle - any stroke may be swum.
  • Backstroke - appropriate stroke must be attempted. Stay on back except one stroke to wall for turns.
  • Medley - the order of strokes in the individual medley is butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and some stroke. Rules of the individual strokes govern turns.
Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Rane Stites (520) 791-5388

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Table Tennis

Events
Table Tennis—Singles
Table Tennis—Doubles
Table Tennis—Mixed Doubles
Note: Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Dates
Thursday, January 29-Singles/Dbls/Mixed Dbls (50-64 yrs)
Friday, January 30-Singles/Dbls/Mixed Dbls (65 yrs +)

Site
Armory Senior Center
220 S. 5th Ave.

Schedule
1 pm start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$6.00 per event
$12.00 per doubles team/per event

S.O.F. is proud to partner with the Southern Arizona Table Tennis Association (SATTA). Please see www.sattaonline.org for more information.

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately.
    2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.
    3. Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.
    4. Each participant must wear a solid, dark colored shirt.
    5. Each player must bring his/her own paddle.

Format

  • USATT sanctioned.
  • Singles, doubles and mixed doubles flights are competed.
  • Tournament format is dependent upon number of participants.
  • Games are 3 out 5 - up to 11 points.
  • Ball is spherical, with a diameter of 40mm.
  • Weight of ball is 2.7 gm.

Sports Rules
U.S.A. Table Tennis Association (USTTA) rules apply.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Paul Newell (520) 837-8072

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Tennis

Events
Tennis Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Tennis Mixed Doubles
New Beginner Level: Quickstart Beginner Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Note: Tennis is now a Doubles Event only (no more Tennis Singles Events). Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Dates
Monday, January 26 - Doubles, Mixed, & Quickstart
Tuesday, January 27 - Doubles & Mixed
Wednesday, January 28 - Doubles & Mixed

Site
Randolph Tennis Center
50 W. Alvernon Way

Schedule
Each event’s schedule is dependent on the number of participants. Draws and match times will be posted online at www.randolphtenniscenter.com and at the Randolph Tennis Center pro shop by Friday, January 23.

Check-In
½ hour before match time

Fees
$14.00 for doubles team

Entry Regulations

    1. Men and women compete separately (except for Mixed Doubles).
    2. Competition will be grouped by USTA standards of Senior (50-59 yrs.), Super Senior (60-69 yrs.) and Ultra Senior (70 yrs.+)
    3. New Beginner Level! Senior Quickstart Doubles (All Ages) – Fun, learning competitive environment for beginner seniors.
    4. Please Note: If you need a doubles partner, be sure to place a check mark next to “Please find me a partner”
    5. Tennis is now a Doubles Event only (no more Tennis Singles Events).
    6. Doubles events are considered a doubles sport and you must register using the doubles entry form.

Format

  • Dependent on number of participants who register for the event, the Event Coordinator will adjust or combine age divisions to best accommodate those registered for the event and the playing schedules.
  • There will be no age averaging in doubles—doubles teams will compete in the age group of the youngest player.
  • Match times will be posted on the internet at randolphtenniscenter.com, Thursday before competition. A hard copy of the draw will be posted at the Randolph Tennis Center. However, the Tennis Center is not responsible for phone confirmation of your times.You are responsible for checking your match time and checking in ½ hour prior to match start.
  • The format of matches will be an 8-game pro set, ad scoring. A set tie-break (first one to 7 points, win by 2 points) will be played.
  • Draws will include consolation match play - providing at least 2 rounds for all participants.

Sports Rules
U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) rules apply.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinators
Jim Refkin (520) 791-4896
Jeff Brack (520) 791-4896

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Track & Field

Events
50 Meter Dash
100 Meter Dash
200 Meter Dash
400 Meter Dash
800 Meter Run
1500 Meter Run
400 Meter Walk
1500 Meter Walk
Discus
High Jump
Javelin
Running Long Jump
Standing Long Jump
Shot Put

Date
Saturday, January 31

Site
Drachman Stadium
Plumer & 15th

Schedule
9 am - field events
12 pm - running events

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$7.00 per event

Entry Regulations

1. Men and women compete separately.
2. Competition will be in five year increments beginning with 50–54.

Format

  • Order of events will be dependent on the number of participants.

Sports Rules
USA Track & Field (USATF) rules will apply with the modifications listed below—

  • A competitor's second false start in a running event will result in disqualification of the competitor from that event.
  • Running events will have priority over field events. Should you be competing in a track event and a field event at the same time, please check into your field event and then proceed quickly to the running event that has been called.
  • Tennis shoes and ¼" spikes will be allowed. All shoes will be checked. No bare feet or hard sole shoes allowed or you will be disqualified.
  • Any competitor who is disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct is ineligible for further participation in the meet and forfeits any award.
  • Each competitor is solely responsible for promptly reporting for each event entered and at the place designated for any field event. Field event participants must report in to the appropriate field event judge prior to competing in a time-conflicting running event.
  • All competitors are to remain in the bleachers and off of the track/field when not competing. When competitors' event is called they are to then report to the "Bull Pen" area and will be taken to their event by meet personnel.
  • Ties - any ties among field event contestants who tie for first, second and /or third within each age/gender group will be resolved by determining the better of the second best attempt of the tied competitors.
  • Discus throw - you will be allowed two warm-ups and three official attempts.
    • 1.5 kg for men under 60 years of age
    • 1.0 kg for all women and men 60 years and older
  • High Jump - warm-up jumps allowed. Competitors allowed a maximum of three attempts to successfully clear each successive height.
  • Javelin - competitors allowed two warm-ups and three official attempts. Must be thrown with one hand only, and the hand must remain on the grip until the javelin is released.
    • 800 gm for men under 60 years of age
    • 600 gm for men 60 years of age or older
    • 400 gm for all women
  • Racewalking - a progression of steps so taken that unbroken contact with the ground is maintained. One foot on the ground at all times. (Thou shalt not run).
    • During the period of each step, the advancing foot of the walker must make contact with the ground before the rear foot leaves the ground.
    • The supporting leg must be straight (i.e. not bent at the knee) for at least one moment when in the vertical upright position.
    • Failure to adhere to the above definition of racewalking will result in disqualification.
    • Clothing—must not cover the knees or impede the decisions of the Judges in any way.
  • Running long jump—competitors will be allowed two warm-ups and three official attempts. Running start only to scratch line. Measurement of the jump is made at a right angle from the scratch line to the nearest break in the landing area made by any part of the body.
  • Shot Put - competitors will be allowed two warm-ups and three official attempts.
    • The shot put must be held with one hand from above the shoulder. The hand and the shot must remain above the level of shoulder at all times.
    • 6kg for men under 60 years of age
    • 5kg for men 60-69 years of age
    • 4kg for men 70 years of age and older
    • 3kg for women
  • Standing Long Jump - competitors will be allowed two warm-ups and three official attempts.
    • A jump is attempted with both feet parallel, behind the scratch line. Measurement of the jump is made at a right angle from the scratch line to the nearest break in the landing area made by any part of the body.

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Andy Reidy (520) 791-5643

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Volleyball

Events
Coed
Men's
Women's
Team Entry Form required for all teams

Dates
Saturday, January 24 – Coed - El Pueblo
Sunday, January 25 – Men’s - Clements Center
Sunday, January 25 - Women’s – El Pueblo

Sites
Clements Center
8155 E. Poinciana Dr.
El Pueblo Regional Center
101 W. Irvington

Schedule
9 am start time

Check-In
½ hour before start time

Fees
$100.00 per team

Entry Regulations

    1. Team Entry Form must be completed by the Coach/Manager and submitted with the team's entry fee, roster and completed waiver form.
    2. Men and women compete separately.
    3. Competition will be 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+.
    4. Team roster is limited to 15 players

Format

  • Dependent on the number of teams.
  • Age divisions may be combined in an attempt to allow every team to play.
  • If there is only one team in an age division, this team must play an exhibition match to receive their medals.
  • Awards will be distributed within each division (even if divisions are combined).

Sports Rules
USA Volleyball standard rules apply.

  • Rally Scoring - a point is awarded after every serve. The team who wins the rally will get a point. A team does not have to serve to receive a point.
  • Let (NET) Serve: the ball may touch the net while crossing it. The ball may not touch the antenna.
  • Libero is a specialized defensive back row player. Official rules regarding Libero can be found in the USA VB Rule Book.
  • Scoring: games one and two are played to 25 points (cap of 27) and game three is played to 15 point (no cap, win by two points).
  • Substitutions: 12 substitutions are the maximum permitted per team per game. Unlimited individual entries.
  • End Lines: teams are no longer required to go to the end line before changing playing areas and benches.
  • Shirts do not have to match but teams must have shirts with number in front and in back.
  • Net Height:
    • Age 50-54 / 7'11 5/8"
    • Age 55+ / 7'9 5/8"
    • Women all ages / 7'2 1/8"

Arizona Senior Olympic and National Senior Games event

Event Coordinator
Mele Ferreira (520) 791-5909
Paul Ponce (520) 791-4788

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