New Mexico Senior Olympics SUMMER...

Qualifying year for2017 National Senior Games

June 2-15, 2017Birmingham

NMSO, Inc. • PO Box 2690 • Roswell, NM 88202 • 1-888-623-6676 • 575-623-5777 • Fax: 575-622-9244 • E-Mail: [email protected] • www.nmseniorolympics.org

New Mexico Senior Olympics

SUMMER GAMESJuly 13-16, 2016 • Roswell, NM

SENIORS GOTTALENTTwo age

categories50+ and 65+

See updatedSport Rules and

Descriptionsstarting on

page 7

Paid in part by the City of Roswell Lodgers Tax Fund

NEW THIS YEAR – COME CHECK IT OUTWednesday, July 13th • one day only

Senior Olympics

Athlete Village

The Village is the daytime hub of activity where athletescheck-in and all visitors can enjoy exhibits, activities

and entertainment in a festive atmosphere.Downtown Roswell on Mainstreet

Courthouse Lawn at 5th & Main Streetearly morning and into the evening

ATHLETE CHECK-INpick up free shirt and

game credentials

HEALTH FAIRscreenings and FREE

giveaways

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

FOOD VENDORS

GAME SOUVENIRS

ART SHOW

SWAP MEET

FARMERS MARKET

HISTORICALSPEAKER SERIES

DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS“scavenger hunt”

ENTERTAINMENTDRAWINGInn of the Mountain Gods

Ruidoso RIBBON CUTTINGCEREMONY

See Program Schedule at www.nmseniorolympics.org or call 575.642.6048

7:00 p.m. - Wednesday July 13thOPENING CEREMONY

Mayor’s Welcome - Parade of Athlete – Torch Run

ATHLETE SOCIALRefreshments – Food - Music – Street Dance

Evening Events at Athlete Village

Dear Athlete:

Senior Olympics is celebrating thirty eight years with the 2016 Annual Summer State Games and year-round health promotion statewide. Congratulations for being on board with local games and we await your participation at this year’s state games in Roswell. Many athletes share with us how much you loveY Senior Olympics. My staff and I love that you are planning to be at the 2016 Senior Olympics Annual Summer State Games. These Games will qualify athletes to the next National Senior Games planned for Birmingham Alabama in 2017.

The Registration Game Booklet will provide information in advance of arriving at the Games. We have some new things happening, please read your book carefully. For Wednesday, July 13th only athlete check-in, Opening Ceremony along with the Athlete Social will take place in downtown Roswell on Mainstreet. (Main and 5th Street) Plan to come by and pick up your game credentials, check out vendors, scavenger hunt in local businesses, live music, entertainment, street dance and join the fun!

Good luck as you compete and remember to give us your feedback on your game evaluation form. Call if you have questions –1-888-623-6676 or send us an email at [email protected].

We are here to serve you!

Cecilia (Ceci) Acosta, Executive Director

Messagefrom the

Director

Betty DavisBrookdale

Senior Living

DeAnna PhillipsDirector of

Public Affairs

Chief Devin GrahamRoswell Fire

Dept.,

Tim WilliamsCity Park & Recreation

Laurie JergeCity Parks & Recreation

Sean DavisChaves County

RVSP

Terry DelgadoNMSO

Co-Event Coordinator

Troy HudsonRISD

Veronica GomezSierra Vista

Village

Debbie Tavarez NMSO

Admin Assistant

Donna Strange, Lovelace Regional

Hospital

Ceci AcostaNMSO

Executive Director

LOCAL PLANNING COMMITEE

Community Partners are at the table to support the planning and implementation of the Summer Games along with the staff at New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc.

Volunteers oversee a subcommittee to assure the success of the Games. LPC meets monthly through June. This is our 4th year in Roswell working with our awesome community partners.

Jeff Cunningham NMMI

Awards Emergency / Medical Events

Media

Facilities

LPC ChairVolunteers

Registrar HousingRegistration

Health FairSpecial Events

Co-Chair

• Improve and maintain health and wellness of senior adults 50+.

• Focus attention on the importance of regular exercise and constructive activity.

• Celebrate the vitality of life through example and create an awareness of opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.

• Provide competitive athletic and recreational experience at Local, State and National levels.

New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc., is a 501c3 organization that is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles for all seniors age 50 years and older through education, fitness and sporting events. Through Senior Olympic programs, NMSO assists local games in achieving greater value and quality in the lives of local senior adults.

Executive CommitteeLoriAnn Keith, Alcade; Dick Griffith, Grants;

Dorothy Terrazas, Anthony; Vernon Dyer, Roswell

Board of DirectorsSteve Duran, Las Cruces; Robert Klass, Las Cruces;Joe Quintana, Alamogordo; Jim Ruark, Edgewood;

Pete Salazar, Placitas; Dorie Sandoval, GrantsBoard Emeritus - Ernesto Ramos, Santa Fe

Board Retreat in San Patricio, October 2015

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

NEW MEXICO SENIOR OLYMPICS, INC.

Mission

Goals

INDEXAge of Competition ................................................................................................ 4

Athlete Social .............................................................. inside back cover, 10, 22

Awards ......................................................................................................................... 7

Banquet / Dance ........................................................ inside back cover, 10, 22

Board of Directors ................................................................................................... 2

Check-In ...........................................................................inside front cover, 6, 22

Courage Award ......................................................................................................24

Confirmation Letter ................................................................................................ 5

Deadlines ...................................................................................................... 5, 15, 26

Dining Options ................................................................................................11, 15

Directors Message ................................................................................................... 1

Game Registration Process .............................................................................. 4-5

Game Shuttle ..........................................................................................................25

Golden Athlete .......................................................................................................24

Guest Pass ........................................................................................................... 4, 15

Hotels .........................................................................................................................12

Housing Options .............................................................................................12, 15

Information ..........................................................................................................4-12

Local Coordinators ................................................................................................32

Maps .................................................................................................................... 13-14

Opening Ceremonies .............. inside front cover, inside back cover, 10, 22

Qualifying ................................................................................................................... 4

Registration Form ........................................................................................... 15-17

Schedule of Events ......................................................................................... 19-22

Sport Descriptions ....................................................................................... 8-9, 23

Sports Health Fair .................... inside front cover, inside back cover, 10, 22

Sport Tables ...............................inside front cover, inside back cover, 7-8, 22

Talent Production ............................................front cover, back cover, 23, 30

Team Tournaments ........................................................................................29, 30

Things to do in Roswell .......................................................................................27

Volunteer Sign Up Form ......................................................................................18

4 2016 Senior Olympics Summer Games

HOW TO QUALIFY To compete at the 2016 Senior Olympics State Summer Games, July 13-16th in Roswell, athletesmust qualify at a sanctioned local game site with the stipulation that an athlete must also qualify in a minimum of one event at the game site in the county he/she resides in. Athletes do not have to earn a specific place in local games in order to compete at the state level. All athletes competing, regardless of local placement, are eligible to register for state games. For a complete list of Local Game Sites, see page 32 of this booklet. For all sport and general rules visit our website at www.nmseniorolympics.org.

AGE OF COMPETITION All participants will register according to theirage as of December 31, 2016. All age categories are: 50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75-79;80-84; 85-89;90-94;95+;100+ Dance and talent has two age categories:Dance 50-69 and 70+; Talent 50-64 and 65+; Bowling teams age categories are: 50+,55+,60+, 65+,70+,75+,80+,85+,90+ Age categories for doubles and teams will be determined by the youngest player as of December 31, 2016

HOW TO REGISTER? There are three ways to register for the Senior Olympics State Summer Game – online, mail and at your local game site. The registration entry form will require you complete all pertinent information to include shirt size, request for housing and meal, event fees, event entry data, partner information, waiver and indicate an emergency contact. Athletes can enter only the event(s) that werecompleted at local games for a maximum of five (5) Sports with unlimited number of events in each Sport. Registration booklets are mailed directly to athletes who attended the games in previous years.

To request a booklet for a friend or to have additional booklets at the local game site, call NMSO to request additional booklets. At the nmseniorolympic.org website you can download and print a booklet and entry form. Entry forms (online or mail) are processed and verified by the NMSO Registration team in Roswell. Athletes will receive an entry confirmation mailing to confirm their event selection. Registration fee includes athlete game shirt, welcome bag, game credentials (which consists of a wrist band) and a newsletter. Athletes guest(s) planning to attend the games, who wish to have the same game perks as an athlete, can register for fifteen dollars ($15.00) by June 10th and receive a Guest Pass at the Games. A guest pass is not required to be a spectator at the games. Guest passes will not be sold on-site. Payment method received by NMSO include check, money order, cashier’s check or debit/ credit card. Cash by mail is not accepted. Seniors Got Talent – Any New Mexican 50+ may enter the Talent Show by sending a four-minute video audition tape to NMSO in Roswell prior to May 6th. Final selections will be notified in advance for the final program. Only final acts selected to compete pay the entry fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). For complete Seniors Got Talent details, rules, judging criteria, entry form, visit www.nmseniorolympics.org or request info at 1-888-623-6676.

MAIL Athletes can still register by mail until June 10th. Complete the registration form in ink with all required information and sign the waiver. Keep a copy of your entry form. Payment must accompany registration form. NMSO is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. It is recommended if you don’t receive an entry confirmation mailing please call our office.

I Y Senior Olympics 5ONLINE

Beginning March 1st, athletes can go to www.nmseniorolympics.org to find a link to register online. You will need an email address and credit card to register. Click “New to the 2016 Games Register Here”. Enter your personal info and the system will match your account with your entered information once your registration is complete. Continue through the registration system by selecting your sports (max of 5), housing, meals, banquet, and guest pass, if applicable. Before completing the registration you will be asked to review your entry selections. If you need to make changes use the previous button to go back and make any corrections. Your final step to complete your online registration will be payment with a debit/credit card. For Partner Events- your partner will receivean email and be invited to register for the Games. Partner events are not valid unless your partner completes or submits an entry form as well. A receipt will be emailed to you verifying payment and event entry confirmation. We recommend you print a hard copy of your confirmation. On your Entry Confirmation form is a confirmation number that will allow you to go back and access your registration to update, at a later date, if needed.

LOCAL COORDINATOR Some athletes may require assistance to complete an entry registration form therefore, we supply local game site registration booklets. Please contact local coordinator early and request assistance before the deadline based on the fee you wish to pay. Some local sites will compile registrations to submit as a “group” for the purpose of combining payment information. Athletes are encouraged to confirm receipt of registration form from NMSO two weeks prior to the Games referencing the group mailing method. Local Game Sites are not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.

PARTNERS A partner’s name must be indicated on the registration form to be processed. Partners are not assigned by NMSO. If a partner is not listed for a doubles event, you will not be entered in the event until partner information is provided. If your partner does not register for a doubles event by the final registration deadline the team will be removed from the doubles event. Partner changes can be requested until June 10th. After this date, partner changes can only be made on-site if reason for change meets the criteria and as long as it does not change the age category. On site partner change(s) is to be made thirty minutes prior to game time with the sport coordinator and confirmed by registration with a phone call. Valid criteria for an on-site partner changes is as follows: 1. Medical/Injuries - documentation required. 2. Participant did not attend the games. New

Partner must be registered for the Games and must have qualified in that sport. New partner can be changed as long as it does not change the age category.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES Three (3) different deadlines are available to register for Summer Games. Did you know, an athlete can register early, pay associated fees and then compete at Local Games? Local Games will submit local qualifying data to NMSO for event verification.

Early Bird Registration:March 1 - April 30 - $45.00 fee

Standard Registration:May 1 - May 31 – $60.00 fee

Late Registration:June 1 – June 10 - $75.00 fee

All registered athletes will receive an entry confirmation mailing from NMSO to confirm events, fees and entry data. It is the responsibility of the athlete to read and confirm entry confirmation data is correct. Contact NMSO at 1-888-623-6676 or [email protected] to request corrections. Deadline for all corrections is June 10th.


CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS Registration change(s) may be required if an athlete wants to drop or add an event; change meal or housing plan or for a partner change. All changes must be made by June 10th and applicable fees will apply. Cancellations, to pull out of the games, or cancel housing/meals must be made by June 10th and are subject to a ten dollar ($10.00) processing fee. Cancellations must be in writing to NMSO. Refunds due to cancellations are processed thirty days (30 days) following the Games. Cancellations are not valid by telephone. Cancellations after June 10th are considered on an individual case by case and will require the signature of the local game coordinator along with documentation for the extenuating circumstance. Bowling and Golf event fees are not eligible to be considered after June 10th due to contractual terms and conditions with sport facilities. Deadline for all special circumstances for refunds will be five (5) days after the Games. No exceptions. NMSO reserves the right to deny any request after June 10th.

ATHLETE CHECK-IN Athletes can check in and pick up game credentials any day, during the week, July 11th-16th at the Roswell Civic Center, 912 N. Main Street except for Wednesday. Check-in on Wednesday will be at Downtown Roswell – Athlete Village! The Athlete Village will be an outdoor venue located in downtown Roswell, in front of the courthouse, 5th & Main. Athlete village will include athlete check in, event sport info, vendors, entertainment and free giveaways! At Athlete check-in you pick up your free game shirt, welcome bag, game credentials, and parking permit and event inquiries at Game Headquarters. Plan to bring a picture ID with date of birth. The Senior Olympic ID will work too! For daily check in hours see event schedule in this booklet. Athletes wanting to pick up credentials for another athlete, must request in writing ten days prior to the Games.

Athletes wanting to pick up game goodies foran athlete that didn’t attend the games, see Game Registrar in Game Headquarters at the Roswell Civic Center on Saturday July 16th before 4:00 p.m. Athlete shirts that need to be exchanged for sizes, come to Headquarters on Saturday.

PARKING No special permit will be required except for the NMMI Campus. A free EVENT PARKING PERMIT for NMMI will be available at athlete check-in for anyone interested. Please inquire at the Athlete Check-In for specific details.

I Y Senior Olympics 7AWARDS

Winners are presented Custom style medallions for first, second, and third place finishers. Ribbons are presented for fourth and fifth as is appropriate to the sport. Awards which are not claimed at the event, may be picked up at Game Headquarters or mailed to Local Game Coordinators following the Games.

GAME RESULTS Sports Coordinators provide preliminary game results to Game Headquarters at the conclusion of the sporting event. The Game Results are posted at the Roswell Civic Center lobby area during the games, on the NMSO website and local newspaper. Following the Games all game results are reviewed and verified by the NMSO Registration team for accuracy and become final. Game resultswill be confirmed and ratified by the NMSO Boardof Directors to be official. Athletes wishing to purchase a game result booklet may do so on registration form or at the Souvenir Store. Results booklets include state game records.

INCLEMENT WEATHER Senior Olympic events will be conducted rain or shine, unless it is unsafe to do so. Call your Sports Coordinator for updates. There will be no refunds for cancellations which are due to inclement weather.

NATIONALS NMSO and Local Game Sites are member organizations of the National Senior Games Association. NSGA conducts the National Senior Games - the Senior Olympics biennial during the odd number years. The 2017 National Senior Games will be held in Birmingham Alabama. More information is available at www.nsga.com. 2016 State Summer Games is the qualifying year for 2017 Nationals Senior Games

SPORT RULES ANDDESCRIPTIONS

All sport playing rules are available on the NMSO website. It is the responsibility of each registered athlete to be familiar with all playing rules in advance of the competition. A copy of the sport rules can be requested at athlete check-in. Athletes can register for a maximum of five (5) Sports with unlimited number of Events in each Sport. NMSO may place a cap on the total number of entries for the following Sports: Bowling, Pickleball and Shuffleboard due to the growing numbers in these Sports. Please check Sports Tables and Schedule of Events for your age category competition time. New Mexico Senior Olympics Board of Directors recently adopted a few rule changes, see list below.

2016 Rules Changes in Brief v If no competition in your age category,

exhibition game/match must be played as same game format of Sport

v Game time is forfeit time for all sports/events.

v Change a Partner/Group or Team Member may be made on-site 30 minutes prior to game time if it does not change age category.

On-Site Partner changes are allowed with documentation:

1. Medical/Injuries 2. Participant did not attend the Games

• ARCHERY – Coaching is not allowed on the firing line

• 8 BALL POOL – A foul may only be called by a player playing in the game or by a referee

• TALENT PRODUCTION: a. Two age categories, 50-64 and 65+. b. Top three acts in each age category receive

medals c. For Band acts NMSO will provide some

instruments/back line d. Audition tapes must be current e. Acts entered in previous years can enter.


GENERALSPORTS DESCRIPTIONS

AGE CATEGORIES will be determined by December 31, 2016 regardless of age category athlete competed in at Locals.

ALL SPORTS/EVENTS: Game time is forfeit time.EVENT LISTING: At each Sport is a check-in table with an event listing of eligible competitors. In the event your name does not appear on event listing, call Game Headquarters or produce entry confirmation form or registration form to Sport Coordinator.EXHIBITION GAMES: An Exhibition game allows athletes with no competition in their age division to play the same tournament format as all other participants to receive medals/awards. Exhibition games will be played as determined by the event format or with a minimum of one game. An Exhibition game/match must be played or risk being disqualified.INSURANCE/MEDICAL: Medical/Health Insurance is the responsibility of each participant. Every participant should be sure to have proof of insurance in the case of emergency.PROTESTS: It is the athlete’s responsibility to file a protest within 24 hours. Protest forms are available from the Sport Coordinator or Game Head- quarters.RISK MANAGEMENT/SAFETY CONCERN:NMSO takes every precaution to ensure the safety of our competitors and spectators. Athletes are reminded to consider all safety measures in competing at your event.SCHEDULING: Check NMSO website at www. nmseniorolympics.org for ongoing Schedule and Game updates. Game time is forfeit time. It is the athlete’s responsibility to carefully select their events to avoid conflicts for their competition. Play will not be held up due to time conflicts and scheduling will not be done to accommodate other events.SPECTATORS are welcome at all sporting events. Please refrain from interfering with, or assisting participants during competition.

SPORT LIMIT: Athletes can enter only the events completed at Local Games for a maximum of five (5) sports with unlimited number of events in each sport.

SPORT TABLES: Visit the Sport Table for your respective Sport at Game Headquarters for all updates, revised schedules and brackets.

TIE BREAKERS: All participants in a tiebreaker must be onsite or will accept lower placement. It is the athlete’s responsibility to check with Sport Coordinator regarding tiebreakers.

SPECIFICSPORTS DESCRIPTIONS

Updates and pertinent information for each sport is detailed below, current at the time of print. Check our website for more updates.

AIR GUN: Due to heightened security, access to National Guard Armory building will be limited to competition area through northwest doors.

ARCHERY: Range set up is done in advance for competition on Friday and Saturday. Spectators are not allowed in competition area. Practice is not scheduled due to lack of interest. Sunscreen and repellant is encouraged.

BADMINTON: Competition is two (2) days at Roswell High School, see schedule. If you will not be competing, contact your Sport Coordinator in time to adjust tournament format.

BOWLING: Bowling Alley is closed on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. Outside food and drinks are NOT allowed. Food can be purchased onsite. Due to the large number of competitors, spectators may be limited or turned away due to fire restrictions. This is a high attendance event, please be patient and respectful of competitors. Practice is on your own after competition hours. See Sport Table for hours of operation.

CYCLING: All events will be held at Bottomless Lakes, east of Roswell, where roads have been improved.

9 2016 Senior Olympics Summer GamesDANCE: Dance Competition will be held at the

NMMI Pueblo Auditorium. Dance music is available at your Local Game Site. Practice is mandatory on Friday, July 15 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with a shared stage. All dancers are required to attend or risk being scratched from competition and Practice will run according to Program line-up. Dressing rooms will be in the Band Room upstairs for easy access. Awards will be given at the end of each Dance category per age division. Dance music is chosen each year by a committee, which includes some athletes. Athletes are welcome to submit selections and must do so prior to November for the next year.

DISC GOLF: This is 18 holes with shotgun start.

ESTIMATED RUN/WALK: Registration form requires that Estimated times be submitted in advance. Changes to Estimated times will be allowed on site 30 minutes prior to Game Time.

8 BALL POOL: This venue is small and spectators may be limited or turned away due to fire restrictions.

FIELD: Discus will be on Thursday and Shot Put on Friday. Due to number of participants, Field events run 3 days.

FRISBEE ACCURACY: Throwing direction will not be changed due to weather conditions once event gets started.

FRISBEE DISTANCE: This venue has boundaries for throwing areas marked by temporary fence. Practice will be allowed for Frisbee Distance. Throwing direction will not be changed due to weather conditions once event gets started.

GOLF: Tees will be adjusted due to Slope Ratings or MPS at this venue. This is a shotgun start.

HORSESHOES: Pits have a concrete block with a metal strip in front and shoes may break, extra shoes available on-site. If you will not be competing, please contact your Sport Coordinator in time to adjust tournament format.

HUACHAS: This is a Bracket Tournament format. Number of participants in each age category will determine final format. If you will not be competing, please contact your Sport Coordinator in time to adjust tournament format. This Sport is played on a one hole, 24” x 24” board.

PICKLEBALL: Competition will be three (3) days. Time slots for bracket competition are developed on site due to length of games. If you will not be competing, please contact your Sport Coordinator in time to adjust tournament format.

RACE WALK: Plan to attend the pre-event meeting on Wednesday, July 13th at 2:00 p.m. at Civic Center. Bib numbers will be distributed prior to start of event on site.

ROAD RACE: Bib numbers will be distributed prior to start of event on site.

SHUFFLEBOARD: In the case of a double forfeit where neither competitor is onsite at game time, the Sport Coordinator will flip a coin to determine which competitor advances. Competitors may be needed to assist with score keeping. Game time is forfeit time. If you will not be competing, please contact your Sport Coordinator in time to adjust tournament format. Double elimination bracket tournament format will be used.

SOFTBALL DISTANCE: Throwing direction will not be changed due to weather conditions once event gets started. Practice will be allowed.

SOCCER ACCURACY: Kicking direction will not be changed due to weather conditions once event gets started. Practice will be allowed.

SWIMMING: This venue does not allow for practice due to lack of interest. Diving is unsafe into pool and will NOT be allowed. Seven (7) lanes with a 25 yard distance will be used. Athletes are encouraged to write personal best times on Registration form. Swimmers must provide their own towels, goggles, suits and caps.

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I Y Senior Olympics 10

Summer Games will include special event happenings to catch up with friends, meet new friends and just to hang! Game credentials (Wrist Band) are required. Special Events include Athlete Village, Opening Ceremony, Athlete Social, Sports Heath Fair, Sports Dinner Banquet, Seniors Got Talent Production, and Saturday evening Dance with live New Mexico Music. The Sports Dinner Banquet is a ticketed event, all other events only require game credentials.

ATHLETE VILLAGE – is located in Downtown Roswell, an opportunity for the City of Roswell to welcome you to town on Wednesday, July 13th. Come to Athlete Village for “check-in” – pickup game credentials and free game shirt and welcome bag! Visit with exhibitors, enjoy local entertainment, food vendors and game souvenirs.

OPENING CEREMONY – An athlete “celebration” happening Wednesday, July 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Downtown Roswell – at the Athlete Village location. NMSO will recognize athletes, Golden Athletes, Courage Award, Torch Run Relay and an athlete drawing from the Inn of the Mountain Gods, must be present to win. This event is high energy and lots of fun! Bring your noise makers and plan to make some noise as each city is introduced like the Olympics!

ATHLETE SOCIAL - Following the Opening Ceremony athletes can dance, eat and enjoy refreshments. Event is free to athletes and guests with game credentials.

SPORTS HEALTH FAIR - An opportunity to visit with exhibitors for health information, health screening and free giveaways. Health Fair will take place at the ATHLETE VILLAGE in downtown Mainstreet Roswell on Wednesday, July 13th.

SPORTS DINNER BANQUET – A buffet style dinner is held at the Games to honor selected Senior Olympians Saturday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m. at the Roswell Civic Center. This is a ticket event and can be purchased on the game registration or at the Souvenir Store before Friday. Banquet tickets pre-ordered will be available at athlete check-in for pick up and/or will call at the door on Saturday evening. Banquet dinner is $24.00 per person. Banquet honorees are “Spirit Athletes” selected by local game sites. Spirit Athletes receive one (1) complimentary dinner ticket to eat at the banquet. Honorees will be NMSO guests and seated at the head table. All other guests must purchase a ticket in advance. Deadline to purchase dinner banquet tickets is Friday, July 15th at noon. Tickets can be purchased for $24.00 per person on the game registration form or at the Souvenir Store.

“SENIORS GOT TALENT” is a talent show production to showcase New Mexico’s finest entertainers 50+ that have auditioned to perform. Plan to attend - free to athletes and guests with game credentials. Free to the Public. “Seniors Got Talent” will take place Saturday, July 16th at 1:00 p.m. at the Pearson Auditorium located on the NMMI Campus in Roswell, NM. See entry rules to enter, auditions are required.

SATURDAY EVENING DANCE - A Dance with live New Mexico music will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday July 16th and is free to athletes and their guests. Dance will take place at Roswell Civic Center following the Sports Dinner Banquet. Sunday best dress is recommended.

NEW MEXICO SENIOR OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMESSPECIAL EVENTS


MEALS ONLYu FIVE DAY MEAL PLAN (A14)

Arrive Tuesday; depart Sunday14 Meals………..$120.00

u FOUR DAY MEAL PLAN (A11)Arrive Wednesday; depart Sunday

11 Meals………..$100.00

u THREE DAY MEAL PLAN (A9)must specify days on Registration form

9 Meals…………$ 85.00

u TWO DAY MEAL PLAN (A6)must specify days on Registration form

6 Meals…………$ 60.00

SERVING HOURSTuesday, 7/12 (Lunch) through

Sunday, 7/17 (Breakfast)

Breakfast - 6:00 am - 9:00 amLunch - 11:30 am - 1:30 pmDinner - 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

MEALS (Code A) Breakfast will have hot and cold food choices with breakfast bar cafeteria style; Lunch will be Cafeteria style with salad bar; Dinner will vary each evening with a theme menu - guaranteed to please your taste buds. All meal plans listed will include $20.00 “cash bucks” to offer eating flexibility at the campus snack bar (PX) and juice bar locations. All meal plans begin with lunch. Meal plans must be purchased in advance.

Meals and Housing are affordable to all registered athletes and their guests thru NMSO. Registering for housing and meal options, please use assigned codes. Codes are indicated below as well as on registration form.

NMMI MEALS - Bates Hall

Alcohol and smoking are prohibited on the NMMI Campus

The PX - NMMIJRT/VMV Hall

Hours of Operation

Tuesday Lunch - Sunday MorningBreakfast/Lunch.............6:30 am - 1:30 pmDinner .............................4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Accept: cash, checks, debit/credit card, cash bucksAll paid meal plans include $20.00 “cash bucks”

Great tasting popular grill menu items!Breakfast burritos, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, chicken quesadillas, and pizza are

the base for our popular combo meals


Sierra Vista VillageENMU-R CAMPUS

52 University BlvdCampus Dorm / Suite style rooms

$30/bed/person/day

YDeadline June 10th or until room are filledYLimited number of rooms/beds available.YFirst-come/First-served basisYPayment for housing must accompany game registration form.YRoom type will be assigned at check in - Sierra Vista VillageYPrivate bedroom with standard twin bed, dresser, desk.YLiving room has sofa, chair, end table and TV stand.YDual vanities and bathing areas are within the unit.YUnit and unit amenities are shared with roommate.YDouble occupancy - No Single Occupancy will be allowedYLinen, towels, pillows and other toiletries are not providedYRooms are air conditionedYBuilding(s) equipped with elevatorYNo Wifi available Y Housing does not include meals

HOUSING AND LODGINGHOTELS

Selected Roswell area hotels have indicated a limited block of rooms available at a special game rate. It is suggested to call early and indicate the Senior Olympics rate when making your reservation. A limited number of rooms are available at each hotel. NMSO is not responsible for hotel reservations.Best Western Sally Port$70.00 single, $70.00 double,$75.00 Suite2000 N. Main St, 575-622-6430Breakfast included, fitness roomCandlewood Suites$119.00 single, $119.00 double4 Military Heights Dr, 575-623-4300Fitness roomHoliday Inn Express$89.00 single, $99.00 double2300 N. Main St, 575-627-9900Breakfast included, fitness roomLa Quinta Inn and Suites$104.00 single, $109.00 double200 E. 19th St, 575-622-8000Breakfast included, fitness roomDays Inn$81.59 single, $81.59 double1310 N. Main St, 575-623-4021Breakfast includedBudget Inn$58.00 single, $62.00 double2101 N. Main St, 575-623-6050Breakfast includedNational 9 Inn$45.00 single, $55.00 double2001 N. Main St, 575-622-0110Breakfast included

RV PARKTown & Country RV Park • 333 W. Brasher • 575-624-1833

$30/Night

13 2016 Senior Olympics Summer Games 1 GOLF COURSE 2 GODFREY ATHLETIC CENTER 3 STAPP FIELD 4 CAHOON ARMORY 5 JRT / VMV HALL / THE PX 6 BATES HALL - DINING 7 TENNIS COURTS 8 PEARSON AUDITORIUM P PARKING

1 CONVENTION & CIVIC CENTER..........................................912 N. MAIN ST.

2 WOOL BOWL SPORTS COMPLEX ......................................1700 N. GRAND AVE.

3 ROSWELL ADULT & SENIOR CENTER................................807 N. MISSOURI

4 ENCHANTED LANDS PARK.................................................2500 W. RIVERSIDE DR.

5 CENTER CITY LANES............................................................3905 SE MAIN ST.

6 NMMI CAMPUS ....................................................................1500 N. MAIN ST.

7 ENMU-R CAMPUS ................................................................7000 S. MAIN ST.

8 BOTTOMLESS LAKES...........................................................545 A BOTTOMLESS LAKES RD.

9 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY.............................................1 W. EARL CUMMINGS LOOP

10 COURTHOUSE/MAINSTREET.............................................5TH & MAIN

11 ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL....................................................500 W. HOBBS9

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Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell52 University Blvd.

1 Physical Education Center

Gymnasium 52 B University Blvd

2 Sierra Vista Village (Housing Complex) 32, 30, 26 W. Martin

28 W. Martin (Club-house)

Bottomless Lakes Cycling 1. On Main St. drive south 2. Turn left on 2nd St. (east) 3. Continue east approximately 10

miles 4. Turn right onto Co Rd 409/ Bot-

tomless Lakes Rd 5. Watch for signs for race start

locations

Rowell High School 1. On Main St. drive south 2. Fork in the road at McGaffey

and Main Street 3. Veer right and continue on Main 4. Turn right on Hobbs 5. Turn left on Lea 6. Destination will be on the left

Bowling AlleyCenter City Lanes

1. On Main St. drive south to McGaffey St. 2. Fork in the road at McGaffey St. 3. Veer left at fork with Subway on

your right side onto SE Main. (Hwy 285 south)

4. Continue going South on SE Main to Brasher Rd. (approxi-mately 2 miles)

5. Destination will be on the left corner of Brasher and SE Main.

NMMI 1. On Main St. drive north 2. Turn left onto W College Ave. 3. Turn right on Kentucky Ave. 4. Turn right onto Honor St. on

NMMI campus

ENMU-R Shuffleboard and Housing

1. On Main St. drive south 2. Fork in the road at McGaffey and

Main Street 3. Veer right and continue on Main

Street approximately 4 miles (Main Street turns into Walker) 4. Turn right onto Martin St 5. Pass University Blvd. turn left at

next street into parking lot

Air Gun - National Guard Armory 1. On Main St. drive south 2. Fork in the road at McGaffey and

Main Street 3. Veer right and continue on Main Street approximately 3 ½ miles 4. Turn right on Hobson Road and drive west approximately ½ mile. Destination will be on the left just passed the stop sign.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM CIVIC CENTER

University Blvd.

Martin Street

North

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2016 SENIOR OLYMPICSSUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION

ATHLETE / GUEST (circle one)LAST _________________________________________________________ FIRST _______________________________________

LOCAL GAME SITE (WHERE YOU RESIDE) ________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________ CITY__________ STATE _______ ZIP ________________

GENDER q F q M DATE OF BIRTH _____________________ MILITARY VETERAN q YES q NO

CHECK ONE: _____CAUCASIAN _____HISPANIC _____NATIVE AMERICAN _____AFRICAN AMERICAN _____OTHER

PHONE - HOME ______________________________________ PHONE - WORK/CELL ____________________________________

E-MAIL ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

GAME SHIRT SIZE (UNISEX DRI-FIT): _____SMALL _____MEDIUM _____LARGE _____X-LARGE _____XX-LARGE

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME __________________________________________________________________________________ (Preferably someone NOT attending Summer Games)

PHONE - HOME ______________________________________ PHONE - WORK/CELL ____________________________________

New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc. • PO Box 2690 • Roswell, NM 88202 • 888-623-6676 • (575) 623-5777 • Fax (575) 622-9244 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.nmseniorolympics.org

All athletes and/or guests who will be staying in dorms or participating in events must complete registration form on this page.

All fields mustbe completed

All options are per person. A) Meals B) Housing (includes $20 cash bucks Suite Style All meal plans begin w/lunch) DORM / SUITE

Five Day – Arrive Tue depart Sun A14 – 14 meals =$120.00 B5 – $150.00

Four Day – Arrive Wed depart Sun A11 – 11 meals = $100.00 B4 – $120.00

Three Day – must be consecutive days, please specify. A9 – 9 meals = $85.00 B3 – $90.00_______________________________________________

Two Day – must be consecutive days, please specify. A6 – 6 meals = $60.00 B2 – $60.00_______________________________________________

ROOMMATE REQUEST:

Registration feesIndicate as of date post marked to NMSO Office

Bowling number of events _____________________________

Golf (includes cart)

Banquet number of tickets _____________________________

Guest Pass – number of passes __________________________

Guest Name _____________________________________

Result Book

Meals (please indicate code provided above) Example: A14

Housing (please indicate code provided above) Example: B5

Donation - Become a Friend of Senior Olympics with your

donation of any amount.

TOTAL FEES DUE TO NMSO

March 1 – April 30 $45.00May 1 – May 31 $60.00June 1 – June 10 $75.00$6.50 per event

$32.00

$24.00

$15.00

$15.00

Code: __________________

Code: __________________

_______________________

_______________________

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

NO CASH - CHECKS, MC, VISA, AMEX, DISCOVER CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. Call NMSO office to pay by phone.

NMMI ENMU-RHOUSING / MEALS

2016 SENIOR OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES EVENT REGISTRATIONPlease register for events that are not held at the same time. The Games Management cannot guarantee you will be able to compete in all events. Please (X) mark the event(s) you wish to enter. (Refer to Schedule of Competition for dates, time and locations.) Liability waiver must be signed to complete registration process. Maximum of Five (5) Sports. PLEASE RETURN ALL 3 PAGES OF THE REGISTRATION FORM.*Indicates National Sports

AIR GUN – National Guard Armory q Pistol-Standing q Rifle-Standing q Pistol-Supported Position q Rifle-Supported Position

*ARCHERY– NMMI Stapp Field q Barebow Compound q Compound Fingers q Barebow Recurve q Compound Release q Recurve

*BADMINTON– Roswell High School q Singles q Doubles __________________________________________ Partner’s Name

q Mixed Doubles _____________________________________ Partner’s Name

*BASKETBALL – NMMI Godfrey Center q Basketball Free Throw q 3 Point Shot

*BOWLING – Center City Lanes q Singles q Singles - Non Ambulatory q Doubles __________________________________________ Partner’s Name

q Doubles - Non Ambulatory _____________________________ Partner’s Name


q Mixed Doubles Non Ambulatory ________________________ Partner’s Name

q Team M or W

Team Name ___________________________________________

Team Members - Indicate Captain

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Subs__________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

*CYCLING – Bottomless Lakes q 5K q 10K q 20K q 40K

DANCE – Pearson AuditoriumLimited to 2 dances per category

Partner’s NameBallroom q Ballroom Waltz ____________________________________ q Foxtrot ________________________________________Latin q Cumbia __________________________________________ q Salsa/Mambo ___________________________________ q Cha Cha Cha ____________________________________

q Rumba ________________________________________

q Corrido ________________________________________ Swing q Jitterbug _________________________________________ q West Coast Swing ________________________________Tango q American Tango ___________________________________ q Argentine Tango _________________________________ Western Category q Western Two-Step __________________________________ q Western Waltz ___________________________________Miscellaneous q Night Club Two Step ________________________________ q Polka __________________________________________

Line Dance q + Line Dance ____________________________________ Group Name + Must fill out intro sheet

DISC GOLF – Enchanted Lands Park q Disc Golf (18 holes) 8-BALL POOL – Roswell Adult & Senior Center q 8-Ball Pool*FIELD – Wool Bowl Sports Complex q Discus q Javelin q Shot Put q High Jump q Standing Long Jump q Long Jump q Pole Vault FRISBEE ACCURACY – NMMI Stapp Field q Frisbee Accuracy Throw FRISBEE DISTANCE – NMMI Stapp Fieldq Frisbee Distance Throw*GOLF – NMMI Golf Course q Golf*HORSESHOES – Cahoon Park q Horseshoes q Horseshoes Non-Ambulatory HUACHAS – Civic Center q Huachas (Washers)

*PICKLEBALL – NMMI Godfrey Center q Singles q Doubles __________________________________________ Partner’s Name


Athlete’s Name (Please Print)

*RACE WALK - Civic Center and Wool Bowl q 1500M q 5K*RACQUETBALL – NMMI Godfrey Center q Singles q Doubles __________________________________________ Partner’s Name


*ROAD RACE RUN – Civic Center q 5K q 10K

*SHUFFLEBOARD – ENMU-R Gym q Singles q Singles Non-Ambulatory q Doubles __________________________________________ Partner’s Name

q Doubles Non-Ambulatory _____________________________ Partner’s Name

SOCCER KICK – NMMI Stapp Field q Soccer Accuracy Kick

SOFTBALL THROW – NMMI Stapp Field q Softball Distance Throw

*SWIMMING – NMMI Pool - Godfrey CenterProvide personal best time per event.

q 50Y Back q 100Y Back q 200Y Back _____________ ____________ ___________ q 50Y Breast q 100Y Breast q 200Y Breast _____________ ____________ ___________ q 50Y Fly q 100Y Fly _____________ ____________ q 50Y Free q 100Y Free q 200Y Free _____________ ____________ ___________ q 500Y Free q 100Y IM q 200Y IM _____________ ____________ ___________ q 200Y Co-Ed Medley Relay (Teams can be formed on-site, must be registered for Summer Games)

Team Name __________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

*TABLE TENNIS – NMMI Cahoon Armory q Singles q Doubles __________________________________________ Partner’s Name


*TENNIS – NMMI Tennis Courts q Singles q Doubles __________________________________________ Partner’s Name


Liability waiver must be signed tocomplete registration process.

New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc.WAIVER

In consideration of my being accepted in this event, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, my personal representatives and assigns, waive release, and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages which I may have or may hereafter occur to me against all Senior Olympic Summer Games sponsors, or their officers, agents, representatives, successors and/or assigns or any other corporations or individuals associated with the New Mexico Senior Olympics from any and all damages, claims, injuries or actions sustained or suffered in connection with my association or entry in or arising out of my participation in said event. If in doubt as to my physical condition to engage in this event, I have been advised to seek the advice of a competent physician, and to abide by his advice. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event, and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event. Further, I grant full permission to any and all the foregoing to use my likeness and photograph participating in this event without obligation or liability to me. I also understand that my paid entry fee is non-refundable after June 10th, 2016. Agreement to abide by Rules and Regulations. I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the New Mexico Senior Olympic Summer Games, to observe all rules of play, to exercise good sportsmanship and follow all written or oral instructions given by authorized personnel of the Games. I agree that failure to do so may result in my disqualification or suspension from the Games.All Athletes will sign in at every event and check in. This signature is used for this liability waiver.

_________________________________________________ATHLETE/GUEST FULL SIGNATURE

City: ____________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

*TRACK – Wool Bowl Sports Complex q 400M Estimated Run/Walk ______________________ PROVIDE ESTIMATED TIME

q 800M Estimated Run/Walk ______________________ PROVIDE ESTIMATED TIME

q 1500M q 400M q 800M q 200M q 100M q 50M

q 4 x 100M Co-Ed Relay Teams can be formed on-site, must be registered for Summer Games

18 2016 Senior Olympics Summer GamesSENIOR OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES

JULY 13TH - 16THVOLUNTEER SIGN UP FORM

The 2016 Senior Olympics Summer Games is recruiting volunteers for the Games in Roswell. Over 400 volunteers are needed in support of the sporting events during pre-game and/or Game Week. Volunteers who sign up to work a four-hour shift minimum will receive a free t-shirt, certificate, and an invitation to attend a volunteer kick-off event and entered into a drawing for a (3) $100 gift card. Sport Coordinators will confirm all volunteers specific assignments and provide training in advance. In the event you are not notified, please feel free to contact Sean at the Chaves County RSVP. All volunteers need to check in at Roswell Civic Center.

Athletes please check compeition schedule before signing up to volunteer. Competing is First!Deadline to sign up is June 10, 2016. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.

Complete and return via mail, fax or drop off at the following two locations: Chaves County RSVP

720 S. Sunset Ave. • Roswell, NM 88230Office: (575) 623-3960 • Cell: (575) 317-5661 • Fax: (575) 623-1844 • E-mail: [email protected]

First Name _________________________ Last Name __________________ DOB __________________

Signature ____________________________________ Is this your first year q Yes q No

Address _______________________________________ City/Zip __________________________

Home Phone _____________________________ Cell Phone _____________________________

E-mail address ___________________________ T-shirt size: q S q M q L q XL q 2X

I am available at the following times. Please be specific.

Monday July 11 AM _________ PM __________

Tuesday July 12 AM _________ PM __________

Wednesday July 13 AM _________ PM __________

Thursday July 14 AM _________ PM __________

Friday July 15 AM _________ PM __________

Saturday July 16 AM _________ PM __________

List special information about you that Event Staff/Sport Coordinator may need to know(Example: You prefer to be outside or you are Bilingual. You need to sit, can’t take the sun, etc.

VOLUNTEERSWANTED

Indicate Volunteer Preference: Circle all that apply.

Athlete Information Souvenir Office Air Gun Check-In Table Sales

Archery Badminton Basketball Cycling 8 Ball

Field Frisbee Frisbee Track Horseshoes Accuracy Distance

Huachas Pickleball Race Walk Road Race Shuffleboard

Soccer Swimming Softball Table Results Accuracy Distance Tennis

Other: ___________________________________________________

2016

Volunteer Hub located at the Roswell Civic Center*First 100 volunteers enter into a drawing for a $100 gift card*


SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 THURSDAY, JULY 14 FRIDAY, JULY 15 SATURDAY, JULY 16

AIR GUN National Guard Armory Robert Distlehorst (575) 373-9124

Pistol Supported 8:00 am M 50, 55, 60 1:00 pm W 50, 55, 60

Pistol Standing 10:00 am M 50, 55, 60

3:00 pm W 50, 55, 60 Rifle Supported

8:00 am W 50, 55, 60 1:00 pm M 50, 55, 60

Rifle Standing 10:00 am W 50, 55, 60

3:00 pm M 50, 55, 60

Pistol Supported 8:00 am M 65, 75, 80 1:00 pm W 65, 75, 80

Pistol Standing 10:00 am M 65, 75, 80 3:00 pm W 65, 75, 80

Rifle Supported 8:00 am W 70, 85, 90+ 1:00 pm M 70, 85, 90+

Rifle Standing 10:00 am W 70, 85, 90+ 3:00 pm M 70, 85, 90+

Pistol Supported 8:00 am M 70, 85, 90-94 1:00 pm W 70, 85, 90+

Pistol Standing 10:00 am M 70, 85, 90+

3:00 pm W 70, 85, 90+ Rifle Supported

8:00 am W 65, 75, 80 1:00 pm M 65, 75, 80

Rifle Standing 10:00 am W 65, 75, 80

3:00 pm M 65, 75, 80

ARCHERY NMMI Stapp Field Aimee Arellanes (505) 476-4791

8:00 am M & W All Ages

8:00 am M & W All Ages

BADMINTON Roswell High Gym Andrea Weiss (505) 250-2936

8:00 am M & W Singles 1:00 pm M & W Doubles

9:00 am Mixed Doubles

BASKETBALL FREE THROW NMMI Godfrey Center

3 POINT SHOT NMMI Godfrey Center Joe Montoya (575) 626-3977

8:00 am MEN 10:00 am WOMEN

9:00 am MEN 11:00 am WOMEN

BOWLING Center City Lanes 3905 SE Main Brenda Esquivel (575) 623-8557

M & W Mixed Doubles

7:00 am 60, 70, 75, 90+ 12:00 pm 50, 55, 80, 85 2:00 pm 65

M & W Singles

7:00 am 60, 75, 90+ 12:00 pm 70, 80, 85

3:00 pm 65 6:00 pm 50, 55

M & W Doubles

7:00 am 60, 75, 90+ 12:00 am 70, 80, 85

3:00 pm 65 6:00 pm 50, 55

Teams

7:00 am 60, 75, 90+ 12:00 am 55, 70, 80, 85

3:00 pm 50, 65

CYCLING Roswell Perry Toles (575) 626-3190

M & W All Ages

7:00 am Check-in 8:00 am 10K Time Trial 9:30 am 20K Road Race

M & W All Ages

7:00 am Check-in 8:00 am 5K Time Trial 9:00 am 40K

DANCE Pearson Auditorium Philomena Luiz (575) 627-3921

1 pm -5 pm Dance and Line Dance Practice

7:00 pm Dance and Line Dance Competition

DISC GOLF Enchanted Lands Park Bill & Sue Leslie (575) 587-2087

8:00 am M & W

All Ages

2016 SUMMER GAMES SCHEDULE NEW MEXICO SENIOR OLYMPICS * 888-623-6676 * email: [email protected]

2/10/16 2/10/2016 Schedule subject to change



EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 THURSDAY, JULY 14 FRIDAY, JULY 15 SATURDAY, JULY 16 8-BALL POOL Roswell Adult & Senior Center Richard McKinley (575) 650-2591

9:00 am M 65

9:00 am M 50, 55, 60 1:00 pm M 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+

9:00 am Women All Ages

FIELD Wool Bowl Sports Complex 1800 N. Grand Tim Fuller (575) 626-4495

M & W High Jump

9:00 am 50, 55 11:00 am 60, 65 12:00 noon 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ Long Jump

7:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ 11:00 am 50, 55 12:00 noon 60, 65

M & W Pole Vault

7:00 am 50, 55 9:00 am 60, 65

11:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ Standing Long Jump

7:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ 9:00 am 50, 55

11:00 am 60, 65 Discus

7:00 am 60, 65 9:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+

11:00 am 50, 55

M & W Shot Put

7:00 am 50, 55 9:00 am 60, 65

11:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ Javelin

7:00 am 60, 65 9:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+

11:00 am 50, 55

FRISBEE ACCURACY NMMI Stapp Field LoriAnn Keith (505) 927-4671

M & W 8:00 am 80, 85, 90+ 9:00 am 75

10:00 am 70 11:00 am 65

1:00 pm 60 2:00 pm 50, 55

FRISBEE DISTANCE NMMI Stapp Field JoAnn Lopez (575) 347-8728

M & W 8:00 am 75 9:00 am 80, 85, 90+

10:00 am 65 11:00 am 70

1:00 pm 50, 55 2:00 pm 60

FUN EVENTS Convention & Civic Center 912 N. Main Crystal Garcia (575) 910-7443

10 am - 12 pm M & W

All Welcome

GOLF NMMI Golf Course Crae Fields (575) 622-6033

7:00 am M & W

All Ages

HORSESHOES Cahoon Park 1101 W. 4th

Josh Torrez (575) 626-3399

8:00 am M & W 75, 80, 85, 90+

12:30 pm W 65 2:00 pm M 70

8:00 am M 65 11:00 am M & W 50, 55 1:00 pm W 60, 70

M 60

HUACHAS (Washers) Civic Center James Mares (575) 624-7162

8:00 am-10:00 am Practice

M & W 11:00 am 80, 85, 90+ 1:00 pm 70, 75

M & W 8:00 am 50, 55

10:00 am 60 1:00 pm 65

PICKLEBALL NMMI Godfrey Center Bob Klass (303) 719-3004

12:00 pm M & W Singles

10:00 am Mixed Doubles

8:00 am M Doubles 1:00 pm W Doubles





EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 THURSDAY, JULY 14 FRIDAY, JULY 15 SATURDAY, JULY 16 RACE WALK Vernon Dyer (575) 420-0355

2:00 pm M & W Meeting @ Convention & Civic Center

8:00 am M & W 1500M All Ages Wool Bowl

8:00 am M & W 5K All Ages Convention & Civic Center

RACQUETBALL NMMI Godfrey Center Randy Montoya (575) 624-8275

8:00 am M & W All Ages Singles, Doubles, Mixed

ROAD RACE RUN Convention & Civic Center

M & W All Ages

6:00 am 10K Run

M & W All Ages

6:00 am 5K Run

SHUFFLEBOARD ENMUR Gym Gladie Peltomaki (505) 350-7380

Singles

Singles

Doubles

Doubles

SOCCER ACCURACY NMMI Stapp Field Dorie Sandoval (505) 285-3922

M & W 8:00 am 75 9:00 am 80, 85, 90+

10:00 am 65 11:00 am 70

1:00 pm 50, 55 2:00 pm 60

SOFTBALL DISTANCE NMMI Stapp Field Pete Salazar (505) 269-1272

M & W 8:00 am 80, 85, 90+ 9:00 am 75

10:00 am 70 11:00 am 65 1:00 pm 60 2:00 pm 50, 55

SWIMMING NMMI Pool - Godfrey Center Shelley Ebarb 575-616-9034

M & W All Ages 9:00 am Warm Up 10:00 am Competition

200Y Free 100Y Breast 50Y Back 200Y IM 100Y Fly

M & W All Ages 7:00 am Warm Up 8:00 am Competition

100 IM 200Y Breast 100Y Free 200Y Back 50Y Fly

200Y Co-Ed Med Relay

M & W All Ages 7:00 am Warmup 8:00 am Competition

50Y Free 100Y Back 50Y Breast 500Y Free

TABLE TENNIS NMMI Cahoon Armory Marvin Sommers (505) 239-1443

Practice 2-5 pm

M & W All Ages

8:00 am

M & W All Ages

8:00 am

TENNIS NMMI Tennis Courts Kelly McDonald (575) 317-7789

7:00 am M & W Singles (Rd1) 8:30 am Dbls & Mxd Dbls (Rd 1)

11:00 am M & W Singles (Rd 2) 11:00 am Doubles (Rd 2)

7:00 am M & W Singles (Rd 3) 8:30 am Dbls (Rd 3)

Mxd Dbls (Rd 2) 11:00 am M & W Singles, Dbls

Mxd Dbls

TRACK Wool Bowl Sports Complex 1800 N. Grand

M & W 9:00 am 800M Estimated

Run/Walk 10:00 am 400M Estimated

Run/Walk

M & W 7:00 am 1500M 8:00 am 800M 8:30 am 100M 9:30 am 400M

10:00 am Intergenerational Relay

10:30 am 200M 11:00 am 50M 11:30 am 4 x 100M Co-Ed Relay




EVENTS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JULY 11 JULY 12 JULY 13 JULY 14 JULY 15 JULY 16

Athlete Check-In 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Civic Center

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Civic Center

8:00 am - 6:00 pm Athlete Village



7:00 am - 12:00 noon Civic Center

Sport Tables Civic Center

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

7:00 am - 12:00 noon

Opening Ceremony at Athlete Village Main Street Roswell at 5th and Main

6:30 pm Lineup 7:00 pm Program

Athlete Social at Athlete Village Main Street Roswell at 5th and Main

After Opening Ceremony

Result Posting Civic Center

POSTING POSTING POSTING

Sports Health Fair Expo at Athlete Village Main Street Roswell at 5th and Main

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sports Banquet TICKET REQUIRED Civic Center

6:00 pm

Dance “New Mexico Music” Civic Center FREE to Athletes

8:00 pm - 12:00 am



TABLE TENNIS: Practice is scheduled for Thursday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on a first-come, first-served basis. If you will not be competing, please contact your Sport Coordinator in time to adjust tournament format.

TENNIS: Athlete check-in will be at tent on west side of courts. If you will not be competing, please contact your Sport Coordinator in time to adjust tournament format.

SENIORS GOT TALENT ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION: Registration fee for this event is $50.00 per act. Audition tapes are required and must be current, one year or earlier. There are two age categories, 50-64 and 65+. Practice will be on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Sport Coordinator for available times. All acts must check in at Game Headquarters.

TRACK: Results will be posted onsite. If athlete is in multiple races, athlete can declare and check-in for all races at one time. Bib numbers will be distributed on site.

TRIATHLON: NMSO will not be conducting a Triathlon event. Athletes must submit verification to NSGA of having completed two triathlons between January 1 and December 31, 2016.

SPORTS DESCRIPTIONSContinued from page 9

SPORT COORDINATORS Coordinators are volunteers who are committed to sports for active adults, and have been enlisted to run the various sport tournaments during the 38th Annual Senior Olympics Summer Games. A complete list of Sport Coordinators will be available on the NMSO website. Athletes are encouraged to contact individual sport coordinator after June 10th for specific tournament information.

PROTEST POLICY AND PROCESS • In the event an athlete presents a game results

inquiry to the Sport Coordinator, it will be the responsibility of the athlete to resolve any inquiry prior to the conclusion of the event.

• Any person wishing to register an official protest on behalf of a registered athlete must obtain the applicable form from Game Headquarters.

• A written protest must be filed with Game Management within twenty four (24) hours from the conclusion of the Sport.

• Game Management will rule on protests based on circumstances.

• Game Management will review the written protest details with applicable Sport Coordinator and game personnel as warranted and in a timely manner.

• Game Management rulings are final and not subject to further appeal. Athlete/author will be notified of final rulings.


Nominate a deserving athlete from your area to be recognized at the New Mexico Senior Olympics Summer Games. One (1) Male athlete and one (1) female athlete will be chosen. Consider nominating someone who has encouraged and inspired you to become involved in the Games or a local board member or a fellow athlete that promotes local games each year! Everyone knows someone! To nominate a senior athlete is very easy! Send a one-page typed biography on the individual and tell us why this person should be selected. Tell us what contributions this individual has made to the overall mission of the local games and has enhanced the quality of life for seniors in your community. Golden athlete winner will be presented at Opening Ceremony on Wednesday evening during the Games with a special gift from New Mexico Senior Olympics Board of Directors. For questions on this very special award, call our office at 1-888-623-6676 or email us at [email protected]. Deadline to submit is May 1st.

The Courage Award was established in 2005 by the William Lizut family to celebrate the joy their father experienced in competing in the games for several years. In his passing they wanted this memory to be continued and donated to New Mexico Senior Olympics to maintain this award each year. William Lizut was a swimmer and competed in spite of his non-reversible medical condition and was a record holder for many years. Nominate an athlete that has competed at least two years and in spite of a non-reversible medical condition. Submit your nomination and a brief biography about your athlete to NMSO. Courage award recipient is recognized at the Opening Ceremony during the State Summer Games; a luncheon is held in his/her honor at the December Board of Directors meeting in Albuquerque and a plaque with his/her name will hang in the state office in Roswell. Deadline to nominate is May 1st.

NMSO is looking for one athlete per Game Site to be honored at the Sports Banquet during the Games on Saturday evening. It is required honorees be in attendance to receive this recognition. Each Game Site can nominate one athlete who demonstrates the Senior Olympic Spirit and inspires other individuals. Local Games will be provided a nomination form that requires a brief bio (300 words or less) to be submitted to NMSO before the May 1st deadline. All nominees will be confirmed by NMSO and athletes selected will receive instructions on a pre-meeting held before the banquet. Each honoree receives a complimentary dinner and Sunday best dress attire required. Honorees are seated at a head table for this event.

Tell us about an ATHLETE You Want Recognized AWARD Program at Senior Olympics Summer Games

deadline is May 1st


NMSO1600 SE Main Street Ste C

Roswell, NM1-888-623-6676

After July 9th

GameHeadquartersConvention & Civic Center

912 N. Main St.575-622-1501

REGISTRATIONFEES & DEADLINES

The registration fees per person for2016 Summer Games will be as follows:

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONMarch 1 - April 30 (Postmarked or Online) $45.00

STANDARD REGISTRATIONMay 1 - May 31 (Postmarked or Online) $60.00

LATE REGISTRATION June 1 - June 10 $75.00

Local Game Results due in NMSO officeMay 15

Final date for event changes,refund requests and/or cancellations

JUNE 10Final date for refund requests

due to emergency. JULY 21

GameHeadquarters

I Y Senior Olympics 27In Roswell, it’s always a good time to enjoy the great outdoors. From hiking to playing golf to camping, you can always find something fun to do here.

UFO ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS1th 1947 Roswell Incidient is what put Roswell on the map and our UFO attractions, events and shops do not disappoint. With a thriving downtown, a variety of recreational activities, fun attractions and tons of lodging options, today’s Roswell is a great place for visitors to have some fun of their own.

ROSWELL UFO MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTERThe Museum contains exhibits and information about the Roswell Incident, UFO sightings in general, and a research library which houses reference materials about this subject and other related phenomena. The Museum offers lectures and events throughout the year and an “out-of-this-world” gift shop. More information about the International UFO Museum

DAY TRIPSThere is plenty to see and do in Roswell, but New Mexico wouldn't be the Land of Enchantment without these attractions. Take a trip to Carlsbad to see the caverns or bring your ATVs over to Mescalero and hit the dunes, then come back to Roswell for some rest and relaxation before your next adventure!

Bottomless Lakes 14 miles

Bitter Lakes 19 miles

Carlsbad Caverns 95 miles

Mescalero Sand Dunes 36 miles

Ruidoso,NM75 miles

White Sands 132 miles

Anderson Museum of Contemporary ArtCielo Grande Recreation AreaRoswell Museum & Art Center

Spring River Golf CourseSpring River Park and Zoo


New MexicoSenior Olympics, Inc.

Medal Count2015 National Senior GamesBloomington/Minneapolis/

St. Paul Minnesota

Men Gold .........29 Silver ........17 Bronze .....18Women Gold .........38 Silver ........28 Bronze .....18TOTAL Medals ..........148

2017 National Senior GamesBirmingham, Alabama

June 2-15, 2017

• 311 registered New Mexico athletes

• 148 Medals were brought home!!

• 67 Gold; 45 Silver and 36 bronze in 16 different sports

• Of the 50+ states repre-sented, New Mexico ranked 13th in the medal count


• GREAT OFFICIATING • ONLINE REGISTRATION • SOUVENIR TYPE MEDALS

• ALL TOURNAMENTS WILL HAVE AN ENTRY FEE OF $250.00 • ATHLETE SOCIAL HOUR AT ALL TOURNAMENTS

SENIOR OLYMPICSTEAM

TOURNAMENTS

August 19-21Rio Rancho

SeptemberTBA

November 4-6Santa Fe


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SeptemberTBA


VOLLEYBALL

SOFTBALL

BASKETBALL


NEW MEXICO SENIOR OLYMPICSYou don’t stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing.

Senior Olympics will be in your area with a full day of fitness workshops –Know Your Numbers, Change Your Numbers; Walk4Fitness and PLAY DAY activities.

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2016Gallup – February 16 - Pickleball, shuffleboard,

Est. WalksAll Indian Game Day – March 16-17, 2016

Isleta Recreation CenterRoswell – May 25 - National Senior Health &

Fitness Day

Strength Training, Flexibility, Balance, Aerobic CardioClasses held at the following locations:

Albuquerque, Clovis, Grants, Las Cruces, Los Lunas,Placitas, Rio Rancho, Roswell, Ruidoso,

Santa Fe, Taos Pueblo, and Zuni.

A walking club for Seniors to promote health and fitness. Fitness walks are organized to exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. Log your miles to be entered to win a FREE pair of walking shoes.

Groups planned for:Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces,

Ruidoso & Roswell

2016 SUMMER GAMESJULY 13-16 • ROSWELL, NM

“SENIORSGOT TALENT”Entertainment 50+

Talent Show ProductionSaturday, July 16 Pre-Auditions required

Entry Fee of $50.00 required for FINALISTSTurn in your audition video by May 6, 2016

RULESon NMSOWebsite2016 SENIOR OLYMPICS

TEAM TOURNAMENTSVolleyball

August • Rio RanchoSoftball

September • TBABasketball

November • Santa Fe

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SENIOR OLYMPICSat

38th AnnualNM Conference on Aging

August 23-24, 2016 • Isleta Resort & Casino Conference Center

Active Aging Workshops

Come visit our booth at Conference for FREE giveaways.For more information on Conference registration:

505-222-4500 or 866-842-9230 • www.nmaging.state.nm.us

SAVE THE DATE

New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc.PO Box 2690 • Roswell, NM 88202 • 888-623-6676 • (575) 623-5777 • Fax (575) 622-9244

E-mail: [email protected] • www.nmseniorolympics.org

I Y Senior Olympics 32Senior Olympic Local Coordinators

ACOMAAcoma Senior CenterDelight [email protected]

ALAMOGORDOAlamo Senior CenterJean [email protected]

ALBUQUERQUEPalo Duro Senior Fitness CenterFermin [email protected]

CATRONReserve Senior CenterLouise [email protected]

CHAVESRoswell Adult & Senior CenterSara [email protected]

CIBOLACibola Senior Citizens CenterDorie [email protected]

CLOVIS/CURRYRoy Walker Recreation CenterReuben [email protected]

DOÑA ANADoña Ana Senior Olympics OfficeMike [email protected]

ISLETAPueblo Isleta Elder CenterEugene [email protected]

LAGUNAPueblo of Laguna Senior OlympicsEdith [email protected]

LAS VEGASAbe Montoya Recreation CenterLoretta [email protected]

LEAHobbs Senior Citizens CenterDalia [email protected]

LINCOLNRuidoso Senior CenterAnthony [email protected]

LOS ALAMOS Jerry [email protected]

MCKINLEY / GALLUPNeighborhood Senior CenterTimothy [email protected]

OHKAY OWINGEHOhkay Owingeh Senior CenterKateri [email protected]

QUAYTucumcari Convention CenterLisa [email protected]

RIO ARRIBARio Arriba County Complex Joe [email protected]

SAN JUAN / FARMINGTONBonnie Dallas Senior CenterHomer [email protected]

SANDOVALSandoval Co. Senior OlympicsRomeo [email protected]

SANTA FEMEG CenterCristina [email protected]

SIERRA / T OR CSierra Office on AgingJackye [email protected]

TAOSPhil Lovato Senior CenterBill [email protected]

TORRANCE / MOUNTAINAIRPresbyterian Medical ServiceJerry [email protected]

TULAROSATularosa Senior ProgramsCheryl [email protected]

VALENCIA / LOS LUNASDaniel Fernandez Recreation CenterMarcos [email protected]

Local Coordinators are notresponsible for lost or

misdirected registration forms.

All athletes are encouraged tocheck your sport tableprior to competition.

Look for information at Civic Centerat Athlete check-in

SENIOR OLYMPIC

BANQUET$24

Saturday, July 16 • 6:00 pm • Civic Center

Pre-order tickets onregistration form or purchase at

Game Headquarters beforeFriday, July 15 at 12:00 noon

Join us in honoringour Spirit Athletes

ATHLETE CHECK-IN TIMESWeek of the Games

Civic CenterMonday, July 11 - 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Tuesday, July 12 - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Athlete Village - Wednesday, July 13 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pmCivic Center

Thursday, July 14 - Friday, July 15 - 7:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday, July 16 – 7:00 am to 12:00 noon

SPORTS HEALTH FAIRATHLETE VILLAGE

5th & Main StreetWednesday,

July 13

OPENINGCEREMONY

Wednesday, July 13 • 7:00 pmAthlete Village

5th & Main StreetCome help us kick off theSummer Games with the

Parade of Athletes and help yourlocal community compete for

the “Spirit Award”

Athlete line up begins at 6:30 pmAthlete Social will follow

Opening Ceremony

SPORTTABLES

FREE TO SPECTATORS

“Seniors Got Talent”ENTERTAINMENT 50+

TALENT SHOW PRODUCTIONSaturday, July 16, 2016

NMMI Pearson AuditoriumPre-Auditions required

Entry Fee of $50.00 required for FINALISTSAUDITION VIDEO DUE BY MAY 6, 2016

New Mexico Senior OlympicsATHLETE REGISTRATION BOOKLET

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