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Registration Open For New Hampshire Senior Games
"We're excited to kick off our 35th year of providing healthy competition to older adults," said Glenn Graham, Chairman of the Games.
Press release from NH Senior Games:
March 25, 2022
In support of healthy aging, the New Hampshire Senior Games (NHSG) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 Games is now open. Supporting the organization’s effort to promote health and wellness among older adults is Martin’s Point Health Care, which is serving as the games major sponsor for the fourth straight year.
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“We’re excited to kick off our 35th year of providing healthy competition to older adults,” said Glenn Graham, Chairman of the Games. “2022 promises to be a momentous year of fitness and fun!”
Graham thanked and saluted Martin’s Point Health Care for their long-time support of the games. “They’ve been a wonderful partner in wellness, and we are very grateful for their amazing support,” he said.
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David Howes, MD, and CEO of Martin’s Point, said his organization’s legacy of support for the games is closely aligned with their mission. “Our daily goal is ensuring the health and wellness of those we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. The Senior Games not only support health and fitness for older adults, but they also foster vital social interactions-a key health factor.”
Other sponsors of the 2022 Games include John Castelot Financial Planning, Havenwood Heritage Heights, the BEMER Group NH, Northeast Delta Dental, Kennebunk Savings, Frank DiDonato/Keller Williams Realty, Granite VNA, Assisted Living Locators, and Lamprey Health Care.
Graham went on to say that starting in late June with a Candlepin Bowling Tournament and ending in September with a cycling event, NHSG will be offering twenty different sporting events. Further, the top three finishing NH athletes in each sport or event will qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games, held next Summer in Pittsburgh, PA.
He stressed that the games provide a healthy competition for the seasoned or new athlete. “Our mission is to support people getting out and getting active,” he said. “Whether one is a competitive athlete or trying a sport for the first time, all are welcome.”
The Senior Games offers individual events, doubles competition in sports such as tennis and pickleball, and team competition in 3-on-3 basketball and volleyball. The NH games are open to age groups 35-39, 40- 44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90+. NH is an “open” state which means athletes from outside of NH are welcome to compete.
Sports and events include:
Archery
Badminton
Basketball (3-on-3)
Bowling -Candlepin
Bowling -Ten pin
Cornhole
Cycling
Disc Golf
Golf
Pickleball
Power Walk
Race Walk
Racquetball
Road Race (5k/10k)
Shuffleboard
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Online registration is now open. Athletes can register online up to one week before their event. Same day sign up is available for selected events and can be done via check or cash. To learn more or sign up for the 2022 games, please visit www.NHseniorgames.org.
This press release was produced by NH Senior Games. The views expressed here are the author's own.
