NJ Senior Olympics To Be Held In Middlesex County

Woodbridge Township will host the 2015 New Jersey Senior Olympic games next month.

“I am extremely proud that Woodbridge Township is the permanent host of the annual New Jersey Senior Olympic games,” Mayor John E. McCormac said. “Woodbridge Township and the State of New Jersey are home to a significant and growing senior population which is more-and-more engaged in an active and physically fit lifestyle. The New Jersey Senior Olympics embodies today’s senior athlete by featuring sporting events geared to senior-level competition. And, even before competition gets underway, every senior athlete is a winner just by staying in shape and participating in a routine physical fitness regimen. I am encouraging senior athletes from across the state to sign-up and participate in this year’s games.”

The games are open to athletes ages 50 and over, according to Michael Garamella, the executive director of the New Jersey Senior Olympic Committee.

Age categories are: 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85-89; and 90+.

Events include Basketball (foul shooting/accuracy and ‘3 on 3’), Billiards, Bocce, Bowling, Cricket, Cycling, Darts, Fencing, Golf, Horseshoes, Miniature Golf, Pickleball, Racquetball, Team Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.

Senior athletes who compete in the 2015 Senior Olympic games in Woodbridge can qualify for the 2017 National Senior Olympic games.

The competition will take place on Sept. 11, 12, and 13, and the Woodbridge Community Center will serve as its central headquarters and main sporting venue. Opening Ceremonies will be held on Sept. 12 at the community center.

Registration closes at midnight Friday.

For more information go to: www.njseniorolympics.com or the Woodbridge Township website; call the New Jersey Senior Olympic Committee at: 973-618-1111; or call Woodbridge Township Senior Olympic Chairpersons Pat Trombetta at 732-636-3910 or Frank St. Marie at 732-636-9439.

Photo courtesy Woodbridge Township