Chemung County Senior Games
Department of Aging and Long Term Care
425 Pennsylvania Avenue PO Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
GENERAL INFORMATION
AGE REQUIREMENTS
The Chemung County Senior Games are open to anyone who will be 50 or older on or before
December 31st, 2016 for individual events. Eligibility for softball remains at age 55 (by January 31st
2016) and older. All athletes are requested to participate in the Opening Ceremonies at Horseheads
High School on Saturday, May 14th, 2016. Families are encouraged to attend any or all events to
cheer for their athletes. There is no charge for spectators.
AGE CATEGORIES
Competition in most events is divided into the following age groups:
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85+.
The average age of the doubles players will determine their age bracket.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Participants are required to bring the appropriate equipment for the following events:
Pickleball: paddle Horseshoes: shoes Bowling: ball & shoes – can also rent at the alley
Cycling Time Trial: helmet & bike
Golf: clubs, golf balls and soft-spiked shoes
Archery: a bow and a minimum of 6 arrows (American 600 round)
Please note: only Senior Games equipment will be allowed for Discus, Shot Put, Softball Hit & Throw,
Croquet and Miniature Golf.
FEES
The entry fee is $10.00. We do not provide refunds. There is an additional charge for archery,
bowling, golf, miniature golf, picnic and the banquet. Please see the registration form for costs.
There is an additional $25.00 team fee per tournament for softball teams, to be submitted with
team rosters. Team rosters must be submitted by April 15th to participate in the tournaments.
AWARDS
Ribbons/Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers at each event according to age group and
gender with the exception of bocce, tandem cycling, doubles bowling, doubles no tap bowling, doubles
shuffleboard and doubles pickleball, which will be determined by the average age of the team.
TEAM SPORTS
For softball and team recreational volleyball, a player must be a member of a team. Individuals
cannot apply to participate in a team sport. Recreational volleyball will allow mixed teams.
Tournament format will be determined by the number of entries. Central NYS rules apply for
softball. There must be a minimum of 4 teams in each division for a tournament to take place.
DOUBLES EVENTS
Doubles bowling, bocce, shuffleboard and pickleball will consist of mixed, men’s, and/or women’s
teams. If you do not have a partner for these doubles sports, please indicate so on the registration
form. There are no guarantees that a partner will be available to everyone. The age bracket is
determined by the average age of the doubles players. Pickleball will be broken down by experience
level as well as age. Both team members must be the same experience level.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
INFORMATION
Deadline for registration April 15, 2016.
607.737.5524 or [email protected]
Opening Ceremonies
When:
Where:
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 14th
Horseheads High School
Athletic Field
401 Fletcher Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Registration
Parade of Athletes
Track & Field
Softball Hit & Throw
Come Join the Fun at Opening Ceremonies
Support Your Friends and Neighbors!
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8:30 a.m . – 10:30 a.m.
Registered Nurses will be on site to provide:
Free blood pressure screenings
Stroke prevention tips
Free medication list pocket cards
Health tips
Wednesday, May 11th
Thursday, May 12th
70+ Softball Tournament
55+ Softball Tournament
9:30 a.m.
Town of Horseheads Sports Complex
9:30 a.m.
Town of Horseheads Sports Complex
(190 Wygant Road, Horseheads)
(190 Wygant Road, Horseheads)
Friday, May 13th
Saturday, May 14th
Recreational Team Volleyball
Opening Ceremonies
10:30 a.m.
Family Fitness Center
(425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira)
Mixed Teams Allowed
No Referees - Just for Fun!
Saturday, May 14th
Softball Hit & Throw
10:30 a.m.
Horseheads High School
(401 Fletcher Street, Horseheads)
Parade of Athletes
10:00 a.m.
Horseheads High School
(401 Fletcher Street, Horseheads)
Saturday, May 14th
Track & Field
Estimated starting time 10:30 a.m.
Horseheads High School
(401 Fletcher Street, Horseheads)
100m Dash
400m Run
800m Run
1500m Walk
200m Dash
3000m Run
Shot Put & Discus
Monday, May 16th
Monday, May 16th
Miniature Golf &
Longest Drive
Singles Bowling
10:30 a.m.
Harris Hill Amusement Park
(557 Harris Hill Road, Elmira)
Come out and have some fun!
1:00 p.m.
Rossi Lanes
(410 West Washington Avenue, Elmira)
Tuesday, May 17th
Tuesday, May 17th
65+ Softball Tournament
Cycling
5K Time Trials (3.1 miles)
9:30 a.m.
Town of Horseheads Sports Complex
Stan’s NOTUBES & Twin Tiers Racquet Club
(190 Wygant Road, Horseheads
6:00 p.m.
(202 Daniel Zenker Drive, Big Flats)
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED
Each rider rides against the clock not against other riders.
Riders start one minute apart & ride the 3.1 mile course as
fast as they can. The course is flat. You do not have to be an
elite rider to do this race. How fast can you ride?
Wednesday, May 18th
Wednesday, May 18th
Golf
Adventure Walk
9:00 a.m.
Soaring Eagles Golf Course at
Mark Twain State Park
1:30 p.m.
Tanglewood
Nature Center and Museum
(Middle Road, Horseheads)
(443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira)
Lunch is included! Each participant will receive
a hot dog, chips and a beverage during the
tournament.
Join us for a fun filled walk that will
exercise your body, mind and spirit while discovering hidden
treasures. We will explore the wonder of the forest, the
meadow, the pasture and the pond where a variety of
indigenous plants and animals await your curiosity.
Thursday, May 19th
Friday, May 20th
Horseshoes
Croquet
11:00 a.m.
Grove Park
(Grove Park, Elmira, NY)
10:00 a.m.
Chapel Park
(83 Personius Road, Pine City)
Come join us at
our new venue
Croquet and Putt Putt Billiards will be held
together. Participants competing in both
events will rotate between the two events.
events
Friday, May 20th
Friday, May 20th
Putt Putt Billiards
9 Pin Doubles No Tap
Bowling
10:00 a.m.
Chapel Park
(83 Personius Road, Pine City)
Croquet and Putt Putt Billiards will be held
together. Participants competing in both
events will rotate between the two events.
events
1:00 p.m.
Dixie Lanes
(1196 Broadway, Elmira)
Saturday, May 21st
Saturday, May 21st
Archery
Recreational Doubles Pickleball
9:00 a.m.
Family Fitness Center
9:00 a.m.
Chemung Rod and Gun Club
(425 Pennsylvania Street, Elmira)
(1122 Latta Brook Road, Breesport)
Novice Division & Advanced Division
Mixed Teams Allowed
No Referees - Just for Fun!
Monday, May 23rd
Monday, May 23rd
Bocce
Doubles Bowling
9:00 a.m.
Italian American War Veterans
1:00 p.m.
Rossi Lanes
(1070 Magee Street, Elmira)
(410 West Washington Avenue, Elmira)
Tuesday, May 24th
Wednesday, May 25th
Shuffleboard
8 & 9 Pin Singles No Tap
Bowling
9:30 a.m.
Singles & Doubles
Family Fitness Center
1:00 p.m.
Dixie Lanes
(1196 Broadway, Elmira)
(425 Pennsylvania Street, Elmira)
Rain Dates
Cycling
5K Time Trials (3.1 miles)
Tuesday,, May 24th 6:00 p.m.
Bocce
Softball
Thursday, May 19th 9:30 a.m.
Golf
Wednesday, May 25th 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 1st 9 a.m.
Chemung County Senior Games Banquet
Thursday, May 26th
PLACE: Appleridge Senior Living
168 Miller Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
COST:
$15.00/person
(see registration form)
Limited to the first 150 registrants
TIME:
5:30 p.m. Doors open for social gathering
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Chicken Parmesan, Beef Tips w/Mushrooms
Au Gratin Potatoes , Green Bean Almondine
Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls and Dessert
Coffee and Soda
BANQUET OPEN ONLY TO ATHLETES AND ONE ADULT GUEST
The 26th Chemung County Senior Games
presented by:
Chemung County Department of Aging
and Long Term Care
In Cooperation With:
Appleridge Senior Living
Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence, Inc.
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
ArnotHealth
Swan & Sons-Morss Co. Inc.
Fidelis Care
Horseheads American Legion #442
Horseheads Moose Lodge #1476
Kiwanis Club of Horseheads
AARP - Elmira Area Chapter No. 276
2016 Senior Games Committee
Bob Bottjer
Diane Bottjer
Pam Brown
Al Buckland
Dave Ellis
Ken Elston
Kent Goben
Carl Gross
Richard Northrop
Marcie Rice
Sid Ringer
Reggie Sayles
Bee Stephens
Michael Stephens
Lynn Struzinsky
Hazel Thompson
Bob Yacubic
Jackie Yacubic
Want to Help?
The 2016 Chemung County Senior Games will be held May 11th - May 26th. This is
a major sporting event for Chemung County; in 2015 we had 478 participants. The
success of these Games relies heavily upon our many volunteers. We would like to
make this event a memorable one for the participants, their families, friends, and the
entire community. If you, a family member, or a friend would like to volunteer for the
Games please fill out and return this form along with your application. You will be
contacted before the Games with your assignment. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all volunteers will get hours. We will try to accommodate as many people
as possible.
Thank you in advance for your help in making this year’s Games an ongoing
success. If you have any questions please call the office at 607.737.5524.
Sincerely,
Carol Morton
Senior Games Coordinator
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET
I am interested in volunteering to help the 2016 Senior Games.
(Please Print)
Name ___________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________________
Home Phone # _________________Cell #______________________
Email Address ____________________________________________
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM
Mailing Address:
Senior Games - (607.737.5524)
425 Pennsylvania Avenue · PO Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Friday, April 15, 2016
Deadline:
Name:
Address:
Street
Telephone:
State
City
Zip
Cell
Home
Emergency Contact__________________________________________________
Name
Age:
Birth Date:
On or before December 31, 2016
Gender:
Email:
mm/dd/yy
Phone
I am a snowbird, mail my 2017 application after April 1st
Costs: (Sorry, no refunds) Please make checks payable to Senior Games
Golf Fees
($35.00)
$
Bowling Fees ($5.00)
$
(Singles)
($5.00)
$
(Doubles)
($5.00)
$
(Singles No Tap)
($5.00)
$
(Doubles No Tap)
Miniature Golf ($2.00)
$
Archery Fee:
($10.00)
$
Banquet
($15.00/person)
$
(Only 150 seats available)
Team Fee
($25.00/team)
$
(Softball Only)
Donation to the Games (optional)
$
Entry Fee
$
Total
($10.00)
10.00
(Everyone must pay)
$
(BE SURE TO SIGN THE WAIVER BELOW)
First 500 paid applications will receive a Senior Games T-Shirt & Towel
I certify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for competition, and that my physical condition has been verified by a
licensed medical doctor. I consent to allow my picture or likeness to appear in any official documentary, sponsor advertisement or
exclusive television coverage of the Senior Games, in any manner incidental to my participation in the Senior Games, and without
compensation to me. I agree to assume all responsibility for all risk, damage or injury that may occur to me as a participant. I
release and discharge, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, the County of Chemung, it’s employees, agents,
agencies and sponsors and all persons associated with the Senior Games from all claims, damages, rights of action present or
future which might arise in connection with my participation in the Senior Games.
SIGNATURE_____________________________________________________ DATE______________________________________
PLEASE CHECK THE EVENTS IN WHICH YOU WILL PARTICIPATE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016
70+ Softball Tournament
Team Name:
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
55+ Softball Tournament
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016
Recreational Team Volleyball
Team Name:
Team Name: ____________________________
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016
100m Dash
800m Run
Softball Hit and Throw
1500m Walk
200m Dash
Discus
Shot Put
400m Run
3000m Run
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016
Miniature Golf
Longest Drive
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016
Singles Bowling
Tandem Cycling -Time Trial
65+ Softball Tournament
Team Name:
Partner:_______________
Single Cycling - Time Trial
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
Golf Foursome:
Adventure Walk
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016
Horseshoes
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
Croquet
Putt Putt Billiards
9 Pin Doubles No Tap Bowling
Partner:________________________
(Please indicate if a partner is needed. We cannot guarantee a partner.)
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
Archery
Please Circle One:
Fingers
Mechanical Release
Recreational Doubles Pickleball Partner__________________________
Novice Division
Advanced Division
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016
Bocce Partner: ___________________________
(For both Bocce and Doubles Bowling
(Please indicate if a partner is needed. We cannot guarantee a partner.)
Doubles Bowling Partner: _________________________
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
Singles Shuffleboard
Doubles Shuffleboard
Partner:__________________________
(Please indicate if a partner is needed. We cannot guarantee a partner.)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016
8 & 9 Pin Singles No Tap Bowling
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016
Banquet
Number of people attending
WAIVER ON FRONT: MUST BE SIGNED TO REGISTER!!!!!!!
OFFICE USE ONLY
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