Registration open for 2020 Virginia Senior Games
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Registration has opened for the 2020 Virginia Senior Games, to be held May 12-16 in Henrico. The 42nd annual games are designed to promote healthy lifestyles for Virginia residents and will be hosted by the Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks and presented by the Virginia Recreation and Park Society
Interested participants can register at www.virginiaseniorgames.org through April 15. Those who register by Feb. 29 will receive a discounted administration fee.
The games are open to anyone 50 or older and feature competitions in archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, racquetball, road race, shuffleboard, softball hit and throw, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
The games attract more than 1,000 senior athletes who compete in Olympic-style events for gold, silver and bronze medals.
Athletes can compete in multiple sports, and out-of-state sportspersons are welcome. VSG is an open event, so that no scores or times are required for entry. Competition adheres to National Senior Games rules, and medals are awarded in each age category (five-year increments). Additionally, athletes and their guests are invited to an annual athletes’ party and wellness fair, based on a new festive theme each year and offering activities, musical entertainment, and snacks, all in keeping with a showcase for services and resources for healthy lifestyles in Virginia.
