Let the Senior Games Begin!

Delaware County Council Sponsors 2013 Senior Games

Delaware County senior athletes will have the chance to show their athletic skills in the Delaware County Senior Games, set for June 10-21 at venues throughout the County.

More than 500 athletes will compete for medals in a variety of Olympic-style sports such as golf, bowling, tennis, basketball, swimming and track & field.

Delaware County Council sponsors the Senior Games to promote healthy lifestyles through fitness, sports, and an active involvement in life. This year’s theme is “The Power of Age” and residents 50 and older of every skill level are encouraged to participate.

County Council’s partners in the Senior Games are the Delaware County Department of Parks and Recreation and the County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA.)

The 2013 Senior Games will kick off with Pickleball at Brandywine Youth Club’s O’Donoghue Field House in Concord Township. Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. The sport is played with a paddle and wiffle ball and is popular with all ages. Pickleball made its debut in the Senior Games last year and is a welcomed addition.

Registration for the games is $15 and is open to all Delaware County residents 50 and older.

“The great thing about the Delaware County Senior Games is that it encourages residents to stay socially and physically active throughout the year,” said County Councilman John P. McBlain.  “Residents who participate in the games build solid friendships. Those friendships and activities help our seniors maintain a healthy level of physical fitness.”

Co-chairs for the 2013 Senior Games are Marc Manfre, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Stephen Gamble, Deputy Director for COSA.

Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded in every age category and all participating seniors and volunteers receive a free Senior Games T-Shirt. In addition, all medalists and volunteers receive an invitation to the Winner’s Circle Reception set for Tuesday, July 2, at the Drexelbrook Corporate Event Center in Drexel Hill.

Those interested in volunteering should contact the Senior Games volunteer coordinator, Theresa Butts, at (610) 872-1215 or send an email to buttst@co.delaware.pa.us. Volunteers can serve as timekeepers, registrars, starters, judges, award presenters and organizers.

Registration forms are available at the County Parks Department in Rose Tree Park, at local libraries and senior centers, through the County Web site at www.co.delaware.pa.us or at the Senior Games Web site at www.delcoseniorgames.org. People can also call the Senior Games hotline at (610) 891-4663.  

2013 Delaware County Senior Games

For information: The 2013 Delaware County Senior Games will be held June 10-21 at various venues throughout the County. Volunteers can sign up by contacting coordinator Theresa Butts at (610) 872-1215 or via e-mail to buttst@co.delaware.pa.us. Brochures, with schedule and registration information for athletes, are available at the County Department of Parks and Recreation, (610) 891-4663 or through the Delco Senior Games Web site at www.delcoseniorgames.org 

A tentative schedule for the 2013 Senior Games is as follows:

Monday, June 10th

9:30 am  Pickleball – Singles and Doubles  

BYC's O'Donoghue  Fieldhouse, Concord Twp.

Tuesday, June 11th

9:30 am  Basketball - "21", Hot Shot, and 3 on 3 Basketball

Upper Chichester Recreation Center

Wednesday, June 12th

10:00 am   Nintendo Wii Bowling Tournament

Redwood Community Center in Upland Park

Thursday, June 13th

9:30 am  Billiards

Drexeline Billiard Club, Drexel Hill       

2:00 pm   Swimming

Upper Darby High School, Upper Darby

Friday, June 14th

9:00 am  Shuffleboard

White Horse Village

Singles & Doubles, Women 9 am Men 12:30 pm

Monday, June 17th

9:00 am  Singles Bowling

Men’s and Women’s (9 am till Noon) 
           
Sproul Lanes, Springfield (3 games $2/game) (free shoes)

9:30 am  9 Hole Golf

($5 greens fee, players provide clubs)
                 
Clayton Park Golf Course, Concordville           

12:30 pm Table Tennis

Singles and Doubles 

Upper Darby Senior Center, Upper Darby

Tuesday, June 18th

10:00 am  Horseshoes

Veterans Park, Marple Township

Wednesday, June 19th

7:45 am  18 Hole Golf

Paxon Hollow Golf Club              
($25 greens fees, cart included)

1:30 pm  Doubles Bowling 

Men’s/Women’s/Mixed
                    
Sproul Lanes, Springfield

Thursday, June 20th

8:30 am  Tennis

(Singles) Springton Tennis Club

 

10:30 am  Tennis

(Doubles)

1:00 pm    Tennis

(Mixed doubles)

10:00 am  Mini Golf

Putt-Putt Golf Course, Clifton Heights

1:30 pm  Team Bowling

4 Men/4 Woman ($6 for 3 games) 

Sproul Lanes, Springfield

Friday, June 21st

8:30 am   Track and Field

Sun Valley High School, Aston

                      
8:30 am Track events

(runs and walks) 

                      
10:30 am Field Events

(softball and football throws, long jump)