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Festival Dates Entry
Dates Times/Fees/Places Eligibility Age Divisions Gender Divisions Changes Volunteer Coordinator Inclusion Coordinator Equipment Entry Information Entry Confirmation Check-in Time Participation Policies Medal Eligibility Result Ties Non-Registered Participants Replacement Participants Late-Arrivals Weather Spectators Housing Awards Insurance/Medical Senior Olympic Office Our office is located at 4208 S. Santa Rita Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714. From Park and Ajo, travel 1 block south on Ajo to Palmdale. Turn east on Palmdale, follow Palmdale around until it becomes Santa Rita. The Southwest District Senior Olympic office is on the right. Look for the American flag! Phone: 520/791-3244; Fax: 520/791-5914 Friday, January 22-Sunday, January 31, 2010 Registration begins on October 19, 2009. Final registration deadline is January 1, 2010 (must be postmarked by). Note: Any registration received after January 2, 2010 will be subject to a $3 per event late fee. No registrations will be accepted after January 11, 2010 (or postmarked by). You'll find event registration fees on event descriptions. Note: There is no longer an early registration discount. Times are shown in both event briefs and schedule of events. Fees are listed in event briefs. Event locations and directions are shown on event locations. Map available. All participants are to participate in the age category of their 2010 birthday. For example: if a gentleman is turning 60 in December of 2010, he is to compete in the 60-64 category (even though he will be 59 at the time of competition). Volleyball and 3 on 3 Basketball 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, Pinochle, and Quickstart Tennis. All other competition will be in 5 year increments beginning with 50-54. (Except Tennis: see Tennis event description for details on age groups.) Note: The 80+ category will be divided into 5 year increments (80-84, 85-89, 90-94, etc.) Men and women will compete separately except for the following events: Aerobics, Bridge, Canasta, Cribbage, Euchre, La Caminata Walks, Pinochle, and Quickstart Tennis.. Be sure to read event briefs for any major rule changes. Also see changes for 2010 for additional changes information. If you have any questions, please call the Senior Olympic Festival office at 520/791-3244. Sue Jansen, (520) 791-4873 x 216 / (520) 791-4859 (TTY). Call for any concerns on special needs. All equipment will be provided except where specified in the event briefs. In addition to mail-in and walk-in registration, there is now a new option of registering on-line at www.ezeereg.com or by phone at (520) 573-3933. See Registration Information for details. Registration forms and payment can be mailed/walked in to 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716. Registration questions can be answered by calling (520) 791-4877. 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 using the Doubles Entry and Waiver Form required. Team Captains/Manager (3 on 3 Basketball, Bocce and Volleyball only) must submit a completed Team Entry Form, Waiver and completed Roster Form along with appropriate participation fees. Confirmations will be mailed/e-mailed to all participants and teams. If you have not received your confirmation by January 15, 2010, please call the Senior Olympics Office. For team/doubles events, only the captain/team manager will receive the confirmation. Please have your confirmation available at all events. Please plan to arrive at your event ½ hour before start of your competition unless otherwise specified. The following participation policies have been formally established—
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. Note: No refunds will be given as the result of circumstances beyond our control. Family, friends and the general public are invited to attend all events as spectators free of charge. Exceptions—Opening dinner/dance. Call the Senior Olympic Festival Office at 520/791-3244 for housing information. 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 Walk and the Fun Walk. Insurance is the responsibility of each participant.
4208 South Santa Rita Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85714 Phone: 520/ 791-3244 www.tucsonseniorgames.org ©1999–2010 All Rights Reserved
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