Tucson Senior Olympics Festival and Tucson Senior Olympic Activity Series

Times/Places
Times are listed in event briefs and schedule of events. Locations are shown on event locations. Map available.

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Eligibility

Must be 50 years of age by January 18, 2008 (Exception: Softball players must turn 50 in 2008).

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Age Divisions

Baseball, Volleyball, 3 on 3 Basketball and Softball will compete in the following age brackets: 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+, etc. Note: Players must be prepared to show valid picture I.D. with picture.

Competition for the following will be for all ages: Bocce, Bridge, Canasta, Cribbage, Croquet, Euchre, La Caminata Walks and Pinochle.

All other competition will be in 5 year increments beginning with 50-54.

Note: The 80+ category will be divided into 5 year increments (80-84, 85-89, 90-94, etc.)

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Gender Divisions

Men and women will compete separately except for the following events: Aerobics, Bridge, Canasta, Cribbage, Euchre, La Caminata Walks and Pinochle.

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Changes

Be sure to read event briefs for any major rule changes. Also see changes for 2008 for additional changes information. If you have any questions, please call the Senior Olympic Festival office at 520/791-3244.

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Volunteer Coordinator

Adrienne Gutierrez, (520) 791-5915 x 126, call for any information regarding volunteering.

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Inclusion Coordinator

Sue Jansen, (520) 791-4873 x 216 / (520) 791-4859 (TTY). Call for any concerns on special needs.

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Equipment

All equipment will be provided except where specified in the event briefs.

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Entry Information
Individual participants must complete the Individual Events Entry and Waiver Form. Submit the completed form along with appropriate payment for total participation fees.
Partner sports (Badminton, Croquet, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Table Tennis and Tennis only) are now considered a team sport and you must register as a team. Team Entry and Waiver Form required.
Team Captains/Manager (Baseball, 3 on 3 Basketball, Bocce, Softball and Volleyball only) must submit a completed Team Entry Form, Waiver and completed Roster Form along with appropriate participation fees.

In addition to mail-in and walk-in registration, there is now a new option of registering on-line or by phone. See Registration Information for details.

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Entry Dates

Entry dates are from October 22, 2007 through December 30, 2007 . If entry is mailed-in, it must be postmarked by December 30, 2007.

Note: There is no longer early registration discount.

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Entry Confirmation

Confirmations will be mailed to all participants and teams. If you have not received your confirmation by January 11, 2008, please call the Senior Olympics Office at 520/791-3244.

Please have your confirmation available at all events.

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Check-in Time

Please plan to arrive at your event � hour before start of your competition unless otherwise specified.

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Weather

In January you can expect cool mornings and sometimes warm afternoons. In case of inclement weather we will make every effort to continue the competitions as scheduled. However, Senior Olympic Festival reserves the right to postpone or cancel events due to inclement weather. No refunds will be given as the result of circumstances beyond our control.

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Spectators

Family, friends and the general public are invited to attend all events as spectators free of charge. Exceptions�Opening dinner/dance.

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Housing

Call the Senior Olympic Festival Office at 520/791-3244 for housing information.

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Awards

All awards will be presented on-site following completion of the event. Olympic style medals will be awarded to first, second and third place finishers. Commemorative awards will be given to La Caminata Walks and the Fun Walk.

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Insurance/Medical

Insurance is the responsibility of each participant.

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