nmso state games 2015 registration packet

STAFF

CECILIA ACOSTA TERRY DELGADO DINA JENKS JULIO ACOSTA DEBRA FRANKS DEBBIE TAVAREZ EXECUTIVE EVENTS EVENTS OFFICE CLERK BOOKKEEPER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR CO-COORDINATOR CO-COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

Senior Athlete:

New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc. offers a variety of health promotion activities during the year. If you are 50+, we invite you to pick up that sport racquet, brush up on your playing skills, or lace the tennis shoes and join Senior Olympics in 2015. Senior Olympics offers 26+ individual sports and all athletes compete locally in order to qualify for the Annual State Summer Games. Many sporting events are divided in 5 year age divisions. Playing rules are available online or through your local game coordinator in your area.New this year is “Seniors Got Talent” a production of 50+entertainment. Auditions are required. Plan to check this out at the Games, Saturday, June 6th and you will be amazed at the New Mexico Senior talent. I welcome each and every one of you to Roswell - home of the 2015 State Senior Olympics headquarters.Good luck to all!Cecilia (Ceci) J. AcostaExecutive Director

NMSO GAME HEADQUARTERS1600 SE Main Street Ste C • Roswell, NM • 1-888-623-6676

After May 29thGAME HEADQUARTERS

Convention & Civic Center • 912 N. Main St. • 575-622-1501

Athletes Welcome -On behalf of the Local Planning Committee and the City of Roswell, I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to our city. We are proud to host the New Mexico Senior Olympics State Summer Games this year. In a collaborative effort between the City of Roswell, the Parks and Recreation De-partment, the Convention Center, the Roswell Adult and Senior Center, the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), Eastern New Mexico Universi-ty-Roswell, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and numerous other organizations and businesses, we will provide the senior athletes and guests from around the state unprecedented hospitality. We will build on the successes of the past that make this year’s games truly memorable. The City of Roswell and all of the volunteers are ready to support New Mexico Senior Olympics in any endeavor necessary to make athletes feel at home in our community and to help with the run-ning of 26+ sporting events. Good luck senior athletes! See you in June!Sean Davis, Local Planning Committee [email protected] or 575-317-5661

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Director

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

Goals • 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.

MissionNew 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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSNEW MEXICO SENIOR OLYMPICS, INC.

Vernon Dyer LoriAnn Keith Dorie Sandoval Dick Griffith Ernesto Ramos Steve Duran ROSWELL ALCALDE GRANTS GRANTS SANTA FE LAS CRUCES Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Ex-Officio

Robert Klass Joe Quintana Jim Ruark Pete Salazar Dorothy Terrazas William Wiley LAS CRUCES ALAMOGORDO EDGEWOOD PLACITAS ANTHONY ALBUQUERQUE

INDEXAge of Competition ...................................................................................... 6Athlete Social ....................................................... inside back cover, 8, 22Awards ............................................................................................................... 7Banquet / Dance ................................................. inside back cover, 8, 22Board of Directors ......................................................................................... 2Check In ................................................................. inside back cover, 5, 22Courage Award ............................................................................................24Confirmation Letter ...................................................................................... 4Deadlines ............................................................................................ 5, 11, 24Dining Options ..................................................................................9-11, 13Directors Message ......................................................................................... 1Game Registration Process ................................................................. 4, 12Game Shuttle ................................................................................................29Golden Athlete .............................................................................................24Guest Pass ................................................................................................. 4, 13Hotels ................................................................................................................. 9Housing Options ......................................................................................9-11Information ................................................................................................4-12Local Coordinators ......................................................................................23Maps .......................................................................................................... 17-18Opening Ceremonies ........................................ inside back cover, 8, 22Qualifying ................................................................................................ 1, 4, 6Registration Form ................................................................................. 13-15Schedule of Events ............................................................................... 19-22Sports Health Fair ............................................... inside back cover, 8, 22Sport Tables ..................................................... inside back cover, 5, 6, 22Talent Production ..........................................................inside front coverTeam Tournaments ..............................................................................16, 30Things to do in Roswell ......................................................................10, 28Volunteer Sign Up Form ............................................................................25

4 2015 SENIOR OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES

HOW TO QUALIFY In order to compete at the 2015 Senior Olym-pics State Summer Games (June 3 - 6) an athlete must first compete in the sport/event at a sanc-tioned local game site. For a complete list of Local Games, see page 23 of this booklet. Athletes may qualify at any of the 29 local game sites through-out the state as long as the athlete also competes in one event at the local game site where he/she re-sides. Local Game Sites submit local game results for athlete verification and eligibility. For all sport and general rules visit our website at www.nmseniorolympics.org.

HOW TO REGISTER Three ways to register for the Summer Games: Individuals may register online, by mail or through a local game coordinator. The registration form will require all pertinent information to include shirt size, housing and meal information, event fees, event entry data, partner information, waiver, emergency contact. Athletes can register for a maximum of 5 Sports with unlimited number of events in each Sport. Registration booklets are mailed to individual athletes who attended in the previous years. Call NMSO to request additional forms if needed for a new athlete. A confirmation letter will be mailed to each athlete prior to the Games. ALL athletes registered for the Games receive a customized game t-shirt; welcome bag; game credentials for admittance to the Opening Ceremony, Athlete Social and Saturday Evening Entertainment; and newsletters as post game item. Guest(s) planning to attend the Games who wish to have the same game perks as an athlete must register by May 1st for a guest pass for fifteen dollars ($15.00). A guest pass is not required to be a spectator at the games. Guest passes will not be sold onsite.

Each person attending the Games requesting dormitory housing and/or meals must indicate so on registration form. Payments accepted include check, money order, cashier’s check or debit/credit card. Cash by mail is not accepted.

ONLINE – Beginning March 1st, go to www.nmseniorolympics.org to register online. Click on the link for online registration. Enter your National Senior Game (NSGA) account/registration number or enter your email address you used to register for qualifying games followed by your password. If you do not remember your password, click on “forgot password” and a password reset link will be emailed to you. If you have never registered online, click on the “New To Games” button to create an account. Please do not create a new account if you already have one. If in doubt, call NMSO and we can verify with you. You will need a debit/credit card to register online. (See page 12 for more instructions.)

MAIL – Complete the registration form with all required information. Payment must accompany registration form sent by mail. NMSO cannot be responsible for lost or misdirected mail.

LOCAL COORDINATOR – A supply of registration booklets has been mailed to each Local game site to assist athletes as needed. All game sites can provide assistance with the registration process as needed. Some local sites will compile registrations to submit as a “group” for 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.

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REGISTRATION FEES AND DEADLINES

For all registered athletes to receive an event confirmation prior to arriving at the Games NMSO must receive your registration entry form prior to the deadlines. Three deadlines are available to en-courage early submissions and you save money! • Early Bird Registration: March 1 - March 31 – $45.00 fee • Standard Registration: April 1 - April 15 – $60.00 fee • Late Registration: April 16 - May 1 – $75.00 fee

Local Game Results are due to NMSO on April 15th in order to confirm eligibility and verification of each athlete. Athletes can make event changes/cancellations or request game refunds until May 15th. Game refund requests must be sent in writing to NMSO. In the event an emergency prohibits an athlete from attending the Games, refund requests will be honored until June 15th. For any exceptions please request in writing to NMSO through June 15th.

CHECK-IN Registered participants are strongly encour-aged to come by Athlete check-in at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center, 912 N. Main St. prior to scheduled competition and pick up game credentials, welcome bag, game shirt, parking permit, and sport event information. Participants checking in must present a photo identification with date of birth. See hours for check-in. While at check-in visit the Sport Tables for any last min-ute changes or corrections to your events. Ath-letes wishing to have game credentials picked up, must send a request in writing 10 days prior to first day of Games.

Smoking and alcohol on NMMI Campus is not allowed. Smoking at ENMU-R and Roswell Civic Center will only be allowed in designated areas. Please respect those who do not smoke.

PARKING All sport venues and facilities will have adequate special event parking and 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.

REFUNDS All refund, cancellation and change requests must be made by May 15th and are subject to a $10.00 processing fee. These may include: • Individual events and/or partner change • Housing and Meal options • Game Registration All refund, cancellation and change request due to an Emergency can be made by June 15th and are subject to a $10.00 processing fee. All requests must be in writing and submitted to NMSO Game Headquarters in Roswell. NMSO reserves the right to deny any refund request or may make exceptions to deadline based on special circumstances. To request an exception to deadline, (extenuating circumstances) athlete must submit a Refund Request Form with reason for request in writing within 5 days after the Games are over. Applicable refunds will be issued following the Games. Phone calls will not be accepted as official cancellation requests. It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure that NMSO has received individual requests.

NEW MEXICO SENIOR OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES


AGE FOR COMPETITION Participants will register according to their age as of December 31, 2015. Age categories for both men and women are 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85-89; 90-94; 95+; and 100+ with the exception of Bowling Teams and Dance. Dance has two age categories, 50-69 and 70+. Bowling Teams age divisions 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, 2015.

PARTNERS A partner’s name must be indicated on the registration form to be processed – no partners will be assigned by NMSO. You may only participate with one doubles and one mixed doubles partner per event. New for 2015 - Playing rules now allow partner changes to be made at the Games for specific sports. Partner changes may be made on site for doubles and mixed doubles for Badminton, Bowling, Shuffleboard, Pickleball, Racquetball, Table Tennis and Tennis. All partners must have qualified for the sport in which they plan to participate in. The age of the youngest partner will determine the age category for the event. Athletes are responsible to check with individual sport coordinator in advance on site for partner change requests. Partner changes will be verified by the Game Registration team.

SPORT RULES AND DESCRIPTIONS

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 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 Sport Tables and Schedule of Events for times for your age division (if applicable). An exhibition match will be required to qualify for medals, and must be played against a registered athlete, even if there is no competition in an age group. All Sports Descriptions can be found on our website at www.nmseniorolympics.org. New Mexico Senior Olympics Board of Directors recently adopted a few rule changes, see list below. Athletes may qualify at any of the twenty nine (29) sanctioned local game sites throughout New Mexico 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.

2015 Rule Changes in Brief • AIR GUN – All competitors shall use the

shooting table provided by NMSO • AIR GUN – Language has been adopted to

clarify Clear Bore Indicator and Cease Fire • CYCLING - Recumbent bicycles will no longer

be allowed. • DANCE - Couples will be Mixed Doubles. • GOLF – Nine Hole gross scores are permitted

for those 90 and older. • RACE WALK – Athletes qualified in either the

1500 meter or 5K may compete in both • SOFTBALL DISTANCE THROW – An ASA

approved 11 inch softball for women will be provided and must be used

• TALENT SHOW – Talent has been deleted from our menu of events and will now be a “Seniors Got Talent” Premiere Production

• NON-AMBULATORY SPORTS - 3 sports will now be open to Non-Ambulatory athletes. They are Bowling, Horseshoes and Shuffleboard. See Rules on our website.



SPORTS COORDINATORS Coordinators are volunteers who are committed to sports for active adults, and have been enlisted to run the various sport tournaments during the 37th Annual Senior Olympics Summer Games. A complete list of sports coordinators will be available on the NMSO website. Athletes are encouraged to contact individual sport coordinators after May 15th for specific tournament information.

PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE A professional is someone who competes in a sport for money as a primary source of personal revenue. Individuals whose primary activity is teaching a sport but who occasionally play for a minor amount of money are not deemed professionals. Professional athletes shall not be eligible to compete in Senior Olympics Summer Games in the sport in which they are a professional until 20 years after the date they last competed as a professional. They may compete in other sports in which they have not competed professionally.

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.

AWARDS Winners are presented Olympic 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 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. Game results will be confirmed and ratified by the NMSO Board of Directors to be official. Athletes wishing to purchase a game result booklet may do so at the Souvenir Store at athlete check in area. 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 2015 National Senior Games will be held July 3 – July 16, 2015 in Minneapolis. More information is available at www.nsga.com. 2016 Summer Games will be the next qualifying year for Nationals.


SOCIAL EVENTS Senior Olympics have several special social events at the Summer Games where athletes can renew camaraderie with their peers. Social Events include Opening Ceremony, Athlete Social, Sports Heath Fair, Sports Dinner Banquet, Seniors Got Talent Production, “Saturday evening musical entertainment” – Al Nelson an all-around enter-tainer spanning 50’s through the 70’s, with danc-ing incorporated. See event descriptions below. Sports Dinner Banquet is a ticketed event, all oth-er events only require game credentials.OPENING CEREMONY - A “celebration” for

athletes, Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm. at the New Mexico Military Institute Campus, Alumni Plaza 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!

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

SPORTS HEALTH FAIR - An informational opportunity to visit with exhibitors for health information, health screening and free giveaways. Health Fair is held on Friday, June 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Roswell Civic Center. A free Senior Athlete Fitness Exam (S.A.F.E.) screening will be offered to registered athletes at the Health Fair. This screening is intended to increase your health and help with injury prevention as you continue to remain active.

SPORTS DINNER BANQUET – Saturday, June 6th at 6:00 pm. at the Roswell Civic Center where NMSO will honor “Spirit Athletes”, one per game site, for their local contributions to Senior Olympics. Each local game site will provide athlete nomination information to NMSO prior to deadline. Honorees are special guests and will receive one (1) complimentary dinner ticket to attend. All other guests must purchase a ticket in advance. Deadline to purchase dinner banquet ticket is Thursday June 4th at 5:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased for $24.00 per person on the game registration form or at the Souvenir Store.

“SENIORS GOT TALENT” is new for 2015 and 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. “Seniors Got Talent” will take place Saturday, June 6th at the Pueblo Auditorium located at 300 N. Kentucky Ave., Roswell, NM.

SATURDAY EVENING ENTERTAINMENT - Free to registered athletes and guests with game credentials. AL NELSON preforms his tribute to hits of the Past - spanning the 50’s through the 70’s. He incorporates audience participation, comedy and high energy choreography. Al Nelson opened for The Platters, 5th Dimension, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Earth Wind and Fire. He is an all-around entertainer who will leave you wanting more! The Al Nelson Entertainment will take place at the Roswell Civic Center following the Sports Dinner Banquet. For any questions, please contact NMSO in advance of the Games.


SOCIAL EVENTS

AL NELSONRock n’ Soul Show

Plus a tribute to Roy OrbisonSaturday, June 6, 2015

8:00 - 10:00 pmConvention & Civic Center


HOUSING AND MEALS Apartment/Suite style type housing is available at the local community college, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, Sierra Vista Village at very affordable rates for all individuals attending the Games. ENMU-R is located 7 miles south of Civic Center. Request apartment/suite style housing on the Game registration form to include roommate request or NMSO will assign. Two types of rooms are available which include suite style and apartment style. Both types of rooms are limited and all requests will be received on a first come, first serve basis. Deadline to request housing accommodations is May 1st or when all rooms are filled. Payment for housing must accompany game registration form. All suites and apartments have separate sleeping rooms each with one college twin bed. Athletes must provide their own linens, towels, pillows and other toiletries. Meals on the ENMU-R campus are available at the Campus Union Building on a cash basis only. Housing does not include any meals. Meals on the ENMU-R campus are available at the Campus Union Building on a cash basis only.

MEALS The New Mexico Military Institute dining services will offer a 3 meals per day plan for athletes, see registration form. Each 3 meals per day plan starts with Lunch on day of arrival and ends with breakfast on the day of departure. All Meal Plans are to be requested on the game registration form. There is no housing available on the NMMI campus only meals.

HOTELS 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.

Fairfield Inn & Suites $89.00 single, $89.00 double 1201 N. Main St, 575-624-1300 Breakfast included, fitness room Cut-off date May 20, 2015TownePlace Suites $89.00 single, $89.00 double 180 E. 19th St, 575-622-5460 Breakfast included, fitness room Cut-off date May 20, 2015Holiday Inn $89.00 single, $99.00 double 3620 N. Main St, 575-623-3216 Breakfast included, fitness room Cut-off date May 20, 2015Holiday Inn Express $89.00 single, $89.00 double 2300 N. Main St, 575-627-9900 Breakfast included, fitness room Cut-off date May 20, 2015Best Western Sally Port $70.00 single, $70.00 double 2000 N. Main St, 575-622-6430 Breakfast included, fitness room Cut-off May 7, 2015Hampton Inn & Suites $89.00 single, $99.00 double 3607 N. Main St, 575-623-5151 Breakfast included, fitness room Cut-off May 27, 2015La Quinta Inn and Suites $99.00 single, $99.00 double 200 E. 19th St, 575-622-8000 Breakfast included, fitness room Cut-off May 3, 2015Comfort Suites $85.00 single, $85.00 double 3610 N. Main St, 575-623-5501 Breakfast included Cut off May 30, 2015


HOUSING AND MEALS


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

NMMISERVING HOURS

Tuesday, 6/2 (Lunch)through

Sunday, 6/7 (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.

For your convenience to make registering simpler, housing and meal options have been assigned a code. Codes are indicated below as well as on registration form.

NMMI MEALS

Alcohol and smokingare prohibited on

the NMMI Campus

THINGS TO DO IN ROSWELL

Alien Zone Area 51216 N. Main • 575-627-6982

Roswell Museum & Art Center100 West 11th Street • 575-624-6744

Pecos Flavors Winery305 N. Main

Anderson Museum Of Contemporary Art409 East College Blvd • 575-623-5600

Bottomless Lakes State ParkHC 12, Box 1200 • 575-624-6058

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge4200 East Pine Lodge Road • 575-622-6755

Historical Center for SE New Mexico200 N. Lea Ave at W. 2nd St. • 575-622-8333

Spring River Park & Zoo1306 E. College Blvd. • 575-624-6760


Two Housing Options 2 Housed at the Sierra Vista Village on the ENMU-Roswell campus (See driving directions) 2 Limited number of rooms/beds available. Your

selected room option cannot be guaranteed. 2 Check – in at Sierra Vista Village. 2 No Single Occupancy will be allowed 2 Linens are not provided 2 Rooms are air conditioned 2 Building(s) equipped with elevator 2 No Wifi available 1) Suite style rooms (Code B) – $25/bed/person/

day; private bedroom with standard twin bed, dresser, desk. Living room has sofa, chair, end ta-ble and TV stand. Dual vanities and bathing areas are within the unit. Unit and unit amenities are shared with roommate. Double occupancy.

2) Apartment Four Bed/2 Bath (Code C) - $30/bed/person/day. Same as suite style “plus” each apart-ment is equipped with washer, dryer, microwave, full size refrigerator, dishwasher and range.

MEALS All meals provided by Great Western Dining will be purchased on a Cash basis only on site. Athletes can visit the Mini Food Court located at the Campus Union building to purchase meals. The Mini Food Court provides a variety of din-ing options which include cafeteria style dining, a grill, Italian food, and a salad bar.

ENMU-RSERVING HOURS

Tuesday, 6/2 (Lunch)through

Sunday, 6/7 (Breakfast)

Breakfast - 6:30 am - 9:30 amLunch/Dinner - 11:00 am - 6:30 pm


EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONMarch 1 - March 31

(Postmarked or Online) $45.00

STANDARD REGISTRATIONApril 1 - April 15


LATE REGISTRATION April 16 - May 1 $75.00

REGISTRATION FEES & DEADLINESThe registration fees per person for 2015 Summer Games will be as follows:

April 15Local Game Results due in NMSO office

MAY 15Final date for event changes,

refund requests and/or cancellations

JUNE 15Final date for refund requests

due to emergency.


HOW TOREGISTER ONLINE

2015 online registration will be provided through FuseSport. Starting March 1, you will be able to access the registration at www.nmseniorolympics.org.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER ONLINE • You will need an NSGA account number (please do not create a new account if

you already have one) or register as a new participant. • Sports/events for which you have qualified at Locals to register for • Email address for confirmation of registration • Credit card for payment • User name and password • Athletes must register as individuals for all teams/partners • Team captains must register the team before members can register for the fol-

lowing sports/events: bowling, swimming 200Y Medley Relay and track 4 x 100 co-ed relay.

All registered athletes will receive a confirmation by mail.Call 888-623-6676, email [email protected] or

check our website at www.nmseniorolympics.orgfor updated information

GAMEHEADQUARTERS

NMSO1600 SE Main Street Ste C

Roswell, NM1-888-623-6676

After May 29thGAME

HEADQUARTERSConvention & Civic Center

912 N. Main St.575-622-1501

DID YOU KNOW?You do not have to wait until you

qualify at Locals to register for Summer Games. Take advantage of Early Bird Registration and save money! Then

compete in Local Games and make sure your information is submitted to NMSO.

It’s that EASY!

2015 SENIOR OLYMPICSSUMMER GAMES REGISTRATION

ATHLETE / GUEST (circle one)LAST _________________________________________________________ FIRST _______________________________________

NSGA ACCOUNT # ________________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________ CITY__________ STATE _______ ZIP ________________

GENDER q F q M DATE OF BIRTH ___________________________________________

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

(See page 10 & 11 for specifications. Circle options and calculate in fee box)

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

Five Day – Arrive Tue depart Sun A14 B5 C5 14 meals =$120.00 $125.00 $150.00

Four Day – Arrive Wed depart Sun A11 B4 C4 11 meals = $100.00 $100.00 $120.00

Three Day – must be consecutive days, please specify. A9 B3 C3_______________________________________________ 9 meals = $85.00 $75.00 $90.00

Two Day – must be consecutive days, please specify. A6 B2 C2_______________________________________________ 6 meals = $60.00 $50.00 $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 indcate code provided above) Example: B5

TOTAL FEES DUE TO NMSO

March 1 – March 31 $45.00April 1 – April 15 $60.00April 16 – May 1 $75.00$6.50 per event

$32.00

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

NMMI ENMU-R Campus

2015 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.

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– TBA 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 Mixed 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

_____________________________________________________

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Subs__________________________________________________

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

DANCE – Pueblo 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 PoolFIELD – Wool Bowl Sports Complex q Discus q Javelin q Shot Put q High Jump q Standing Long Jump q Long Jump q Pole VaultFRISBEE – NMMI Stapp Field q Frisbee Accuracy Throw q Frisbee Distance ThrowGOLF – NMMI Golf Course q GolfHORSESHOES – Cahoon Park q Horseshoes q Horseshoes Non-AmbulatoryHUACHAS – Convention Center q Huachas (Washers)

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


Athlete’s Name (Please Print)

RACE WALK q 1500M q 5K

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


ROAD RACE RUN – Convention 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 Center 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 __________________________________________

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


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


TRACK – Wool Bowl Sports Complex q 50M q 200M

q 100M q 800M

q 400M q 800M Estimated Run/Walk

q 1500M q 400M Estimated Run/Walk

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

Liability waiver must be signed to complete 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 May 15, 2015. 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.

________________________________________________ATHLETE/GUEST FULL SIGNATURE

City: ____________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________


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.

MoreInformation

toCome

HealthPromotion

2015Lordsburg – February 4 (Business Meeting)

Las Cruces – February 5 - Meerscheidt Rec. CenterLos Lunas – February 26

Isleta – March 18 (Play Day)Carlsbad – May 27 (Play Day)

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 Now Walking in:Albuquerque (2), Santa Fe, Las Cruces,

Ruidoso & Roswell

2015 SUMMER GAMESJUNE 3 - 6 • ROSWELL, NM

“SENIORSGOT TALENT”Entertainment 50+

Talent Show ProductionSaturday, June 6 Pre-Auditions required

Entry Fee of $50.00 required for FINALISTSTurn in your audition video by April 3, 2015

RULESon NMSOWebsite2015 SENIOR OLYMPICS

TEAM TOURNAMENTSVolleyball

August 14-16 • Rio RanchoSoftball

September 11-13 • Rio RanchoBasketball

November 7 - 8 • Santa Fe

A BLAST FROM THE PAST 17 1 GOLF PRO SHOP 2 GODFREY ATHLETIC CENTER 3 STAPP PARADE FIELD 4 CAHOON ARMORY 5 JRT/VMV HALL 6 BATES HALL - DINING 7 TENNIS COURTS 8 ALUMNI PARK 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 PUEBLO AUDITORIUM ........................................................300 N. KENTUCKY

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Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell52 University Blvd.

1 Campus Union Building 48 University Blvd. Cafeteria Alcove Room 2 Physical Education

Center 52B University Blvd Gymnasium 3 Sierra Vista Village (Housing Complex) 32, 30, 26 W. Martin 28 W. Martin (Club-

house)

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

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

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.

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 toCenter City Bowling Lanes, NMMI & ENMU-R

University Blvd.

Martin Street

North

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EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 4 FRIDAY, JUNE 5 SATURDAY, JUNE 6

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

AIR GUN Pistol Supported Pistol Supported Pistol Supported National Guard Armory 8:00 am M 50, 55, 60 8:00 am M 65, 75, 80 8:00 am M 70, 85, 90-94 Robert Distlehorst 1:00 pm W 50, 55, 60 1:00 pm W 65, 75, 80 1:00 pm W 70, 85, 90+ (575) 373-9124 Pistol Standing Pistol Standing Pistol Standing 10:00 am M 50, 55, 60 10:00 am M 65, 75, 80 10:00 am M 70, 85, 90+ 3:00 pm W 50, 55, 60 3:00 pm W 65, 75, 80 3:00 pm W 70, 85, 90+ Rifle Supported Rifle Supported Rifle Supported 8:00 am W 50, 55, 60 8:00 am W 70, 85, 90+ 8:00 am W 65, 75, 80 1:00 pm M 50, 55, 60 1:00 pm M 70, 85, 90+ 1:00 pm M 65, 75, 80 Rifle Standing Rifle Standing Rifle Standing 10:00 am W 50, 55, 60 10:00 am W 70, 85, 90+ 10:00 am W 65, 75, 80 3:00 pm M 50, 55, 60 3:00 pm M 70, 85, 90+ 3:00 pm M 65, 75, 80

ARCHERY NMMI Stapp Field 5 pm - 8 pm 8:00 am M & W Aimee Arellanes, (505) 476-4791 Practice All Ages

BADMINTON Cahoon Armory 8:00 am M & W Singles 8:00 am M & W Doubles SHUTTLECOCKS Andrea Weiss 1:00 pm Mixed Doubles DONATED BY (505) 250-2936 YONEX USA

BASKETBALL FREE THROW NMMI Godfrey Center 8:00 am MEN

10:00 am WOMEN 3 POINT SHOT NMMI Godfrey Center 9:00 am MEN 11:00 am WOMEN BOWLING M & W Mixed Doubles M & W Singles M & W Doubles Teams Center City Lanes 8:00 am 60, 70, 75, 90+ 8:00 am 50, 65, 80 8:00 am 50, 65, 80 8:00 am 50, 65, 80 3905 SE Main 12:00 pm 50, 55, 65, 80, 12:00 pm 55, 70, 85 12:00 pm 55, 70, 85 12:00 pm 55, 70, 85 Brenda Esquibel 85 4:00 pm 60, 75, 90+ 4:00 pm 60, 75, 90+ 4:00 pm 60, 75, 90+ (575) 623-8557

CYCLING M & W All Ages M & W All Ages Bottomless Lakes 7:00 am Check-in 7:00 am Check-in Perry Toles 8:00 am 10K Time Trial 8:00 am 5K Time Trial (575) 622-5863 9:30 am 20K Road Race 9:00 am 40K

DANCE 1 pm -5 pm Dance and Pueblo Auditorium Line Dance Philomena Luiz Practice (575) 627-3921 7:00 pm Dance and Line Dance Competition

DISC GOLF Enchanted Lands Park 8:00 am M & W Bill & Sue Leslie All Ages (575) 587-2087

SENIOR OLYMPIC2015 SUMMER GAMES SCHEDULE


8-BALL POOL Roswell Adult & Senior Center 9:00 am M 65 9:00 am M 50, 55, 60 9:00 am Women All Ages Richard McKinley 1:00 pm M 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ (575) 650-2591

FIELD M & W M & W M & W Wool Bowl Sports Complex High Jump Pole Vault Discus 1800 N. Grand 9:00 am 50, 55 7:00 am 50, 55 7:00 am 50, 55 Tim Fuller 11:00 am 60, 65 9:00 am 60, 65 9:00 am 60, 65 (575) 626-4495 12:00 noon 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ 11:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ 11:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ Long Jump Standing Long Jump Javelin 7:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ 7:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ 7:00 am 60, 65 11:00 am 50, 55 9:00 am 50, 55 9:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ 12:00 noon 60, 65 11:00 am 60, 65 11:00 am 50, 55 Shot Put 7:00 am 60, 65 9:00 am 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+ 11:00 am 50, 55

FRISBEE ACCURACY M & W NMMI Stapp Field 8:00 am 80, 85, 90+ LoriAnn Keith 9:00 am 75 (505) 927-4671 10:00 am 70 11:00 am 65 1:00 pm 60 2:00 pm 50, 55

FRISBEE DISTANCE M & W NMMI Stapp Field 8:00 am 75 JoAnn Lopez 9:00 am 80, 85, 90+ (575) 347-8728 10:00 am 65 11:00 am 70 1:00 pm 50, 55 2:00 pm 60

FUN EVENTS Civic Center M & W 912 N. Main 10 - 11 am Session I Alex Barreras 1 - 2 pm Session II (575) 623-4866 All Welcome

GOLF NMMI Golf Course 7:00 am M & W Brady Crump All Ages (575) 622-6033

HORSESHOES Cahoon Park 8:00 am M & W 8:00 am M 65 1101 W. 4th 75, 80, 85, 90+ 11:00 am M & W 50, 55 Joe Martinez 12:30 pm W 65 1:00 pm W 60, 70 (575) 420-5006 2:00 pm M 70 M 60

HUACHAS 8:00 am-10:00 am (Washers) Practice M & W Convention Center 8:00 am 80, 85, 90+ James Mares M & W 11:00 am 65 (575) 624-7162 11:00 am 50, 55 1:00 pm 70, 75 1:00 pm 60

PICKLEBALL BALLS DONATED BY NMMI Godfrey Center 8:00 am Mixed Doubles 8:00 am M Doubles JUGGS, INC. Bob Klass, (303) 719-3004 1:00 pm M & W Singles 1:00 pm W Doubles



AGE DIVISIONS W = Women 50 = 50-54 60 = 60-64 70 = 70-74 80 = 80-84 90 = 90-94 100 = 100+ M = Men 55 = 55-59 65 = 65-69 75 = 75-79 85 = 85-89 95 = 95-99

2015 SUMMER GAMES SCHEDULE


RACE WALK 2:00 pm M & W 8:00 am M & W 1500M 8:00 am M & W 5K Vernon Dyer Meeting @ All Ages All Ages (575) 420-0355 Roswell Convention Wool Bowl Roswell Convention & Civic Center & Civic Center

RACQUETBALL 8:00 am M & W BALLS DONATED BY NMMI Godfrey Center All Ages PENN Randy Montoya Singles, Doubles, (575) 624-8275 Mixed

ROAD RACE RUN Convention & Civic Center M & W All Ages M & W All Ages 6:00 am 10K Run 6:00 am 5K Run

SHUFFLEBOARD ENMUR Gym Singles Singles Doubles Doubles

SOCCER ACCURACY M & W NMMI Stapp Field 8:00 am 75 Dorie Sandoval 9:00 am 80, 85, 90+ (505) 285-3922 10:00 am 65 11:00 am 70 1:00 pm 50, 55 2:00 pm 60

SOFTBALL DISTANCE M & W BALLS DONATED BY NMMI Stapp Field 8:00 am 80, 85, 90+ WORTH Pete Salazar 9:00 am 75 (505) 269-1272 10:00 am 70 11:00 am 65 1:00 pm 60 2:00 pm 50, 55

SWIMMING M & W All Ages M & W All Ages M & W All Ages NMMI Pool - Godfrey Center 2:00 pm 500Y Free 7:00 am Warm Up 7:00 am Warmup 8:00 am Competition 8:00 am Competition 200Y Free, 100Y Fly 100Y IM, 200Y Back 50Y Breast, 200Y IM 100Y Free, 50Y Fly 100Y Back 100Y Breast 50Y Free 50Y Back 200Y Breast 200Y Co-Ed Med Relay

TABLE TENNIS BALLS DONATED BY NMMI Cahoon Armory PADDLE PALACE, INC. M & W All Ages M & W All Ages Marvin Sommers 8:00 am 8:00 am (505) 239-1443

TENNIS 7:00 am M & W Singles (Rd1) 7:00 am M & W Singles (Rd 3) BALLS DONATED BY NMMI Tennis Courts 8:30 am Dbls & Mxd Dbls (Rd 1) 8:30 am Dbls (Rd 3) PENN Kelly McDonald 11:00 am M & W Singles (Rd 2) Mxd Dbls (Rd 2) (575) 317-7789 11:00 am Doubles (Rd 2) 11:00 am M & W Singles, Dbls Mxd Dbls

TRACK M & W M & W Wool Bowl Sports Complex 9:00 am 800M Estimated 7:00 am 1500M 1800 N. Grand Run/Walk 8:00 am 800M 10:00 am 400M Estimated 8:30 am 100M Run/Walk 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



SENIOR OLYMPIC2015 SUMMER GAMES SCHEDULE


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY EVENTS JUNE 1 JUNE 2 JUNE 3 JUNE 4 JUNE 5 JUNE 6

Athlete Check-In 1:00 pm - 8:00 am - 8:00 am - 8:00 am - 8:00 am - 8:00 am - Convention & Civic Center 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 12:00 noon

Sport Tables 1:00 pm - 8:00 am - 8:00 am - 8:00 am - 8:00 am - 8:00 am - Convention & Civic Center 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 12:00 noon

Opening Ceremony 6:30 pm NMMI Alumni Plaza Lineup 7:00 pm Program

Athlete Social After Opening NMMI Bronco Plaza Ceremony

Result Posting POSTING POSTING POSTING Convention & Civic Center

Sports Health Fair Expo 9:00 am - Convention & Civic Center 3:00 pm Senior Athlete Fitness Exam FREE

Sports Banquet 6:00 pm TICKET REQUIRED Convention & Civic Center

AL NELSON 8:00 pm - Rock n’ Soul Show 10:00 pm Plus a tribute to Roy Orbison Convention & Civic Center FREE to Athletes

A BLAST FROM THE PAST 23Senior Olympic Local Coordinators

ACOMAAcoma Senior CenterLydia [email protected]

ALAMOGORDOAlamo Senior CenterJean [email protected]

ALBUQUERQUEPalo Duro Senior Fitness CenterJoel [email protected]

CATRONReserve Senior CenterLouise [email protected]

CHAVESRoswell Adult & Senior CenterShirley [email protected]

CIBOLACibola Senior Citizens CenterDorie [email protected]

CLOVIS/CURRYRoy Walker Recreation CenterReuben [email protected]

DOÑA ANADoña Ana Senior Olympics OfficeMike [email protected]

EDDY CO. / CARLSBADClyde [email protected]

GRANTMario [email protected]

ISLETAPueblo Isleta Elder CenterEugene [email protected]

LAGUNAPueblo of Laguna Senior OlympicsLynette [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 CenterCathy [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 CenterOmega [email protected]

SANDOVALBonnie [email protected]

SANTA FEMEG CenterCristina [email protected]

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

TAOSPhil Lovato Senior CenterSam Chisolm (acting)575-741-1408 (h)[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.


Courage AwardCriteria

The Courage Award was begun in 2005 and is designed to recognize one male or female athlete that has competed in New Mexico Senior Olympics for two years or more in spite of non-reversible medical conditions.

GameHeadquarters

Roswell Conventionand Civic Center

May 29 - June 7, 2015

HOW TOREGISTER

a. Online at www.nmseniorolympics.org

b. Mail in to NMSO office New Mexico Senior Olympics PO Box 2690 Roswell, NM 88202-2690

c. Group registration thru local coordinator in your area

REGISTRATIONFEES & DEADLINES

The registration feesper person for

2015 Summer Gameswill be as follows:

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONMarch 1 - March 31


STANDARD REGISTRATIONApril 1 - April 15


LATE REGISTRATION April 16 - May 1 $75.00

April 15Local Game Results due in NMSO office

MAY 15Final date for event changes,

refund requests and/or cancellations

JUNE 15Final date for refund requests

due to emergency.

ELIGIBILITY:Nominees must be at least 50 years old and re-side in New Mexico. They should be actively contributing in two or more of the following areas: • Outstanding personal accomplishments. • Outstanding professional contributions. • Outstanding community contributions. • Outstanding contribution for enhancing the quality of life of seniors.

Contact NMSO fornomination instructions.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST 25SENIOR OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES

JUNE 3RD - 6TH

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP FORMThe 2015 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. 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 NMSO.

Deadline to sign up is May 1, 2015. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.

*First 100 volunteers to sign up will be included in the drawing for a FREE stay in Ruidoso.*Complete and return via mail, fax or drop off at the following two locations: Chaves County RSVP New Mexico Senior Olympics (575) 623-5777 720 S. Sunset Ave. 1600 SE Main Street, Suite C 1-888-623-6676 Roswell, NM 88230 PO Box 2690 Fax: (575) 622-9244 (575) 623-3960 Roswell, NM 88202-2690 E-mail: [email protected] (575) 623-1894 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 June 1st AM _________ PM __________

Tuesday June 2nd AM _________ PM __________

Wednesday June 3rd AM _________ PM __________

Thursday June 4th AM _________ PM __________

Friday June 5th AM _________ PM __________

Saturday June 6th 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.

NMSO, Inc. • P.O. Box 2690 • Roswell, NM 88202-2690 • 1.888.623.NMSO (6676) • 575.623.5777 • Fax: 575.622.9244E-mail: [email protected] • Web page: www.nmseniorolympics.org

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: ___________________________________________________

2015


New MexicoSenior Olympics, Inc.

Medal Count2013 NationalSenior Games

Cleveland, Ohio

Men Gold .........21 Silver ........12 Bronze .....12Women Gold .........29 Silver ........8 Bronze .....18TOTAL Medals ..........100

The NSGAPersonal Best Award

was presented at the2014 Conference on Aging

Larry JohnsonNational Senior

GamesPERSONAL BEST

AWARDNM RECIPIENT

2015 National Senior GamesBloomington / Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota

July 3 - 16

• 329 registered New Mexico athletes

• 100 Medals were brought home!!

• 50 Gold; 20 Silver and 30 bronze in 17 different sports

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

A BLAST FROM THE PAST 27New Mexico Senior Olympics Summer Games

Athletes Survey 1. How would you rate the facility? q Poor q Average q Good q Very Good q Excellent 2. How would you rate the overall event? q Poor q Average q Good q Very Good q Excellent 3. How would you rate the job of the Sports Coordinator? q Poor q Average q Good q Very Good q Excellent 4. How would you rate the job of the Volunteer(s)? q Poor q Average q Good q Very Good q Excellent 5. How would you rate Game Headquarters (registration/staff support)?

How can we improve? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pick up Athletes survey at various locations during Summer Games.


2015 NEW MEXICO SENIOR OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES

GAME SHUTTLEDAILY DESTINATIONS

(Continuous service during hours of competition for these locations) Roswell Civic Center Wool Bowl Sports Complex Roswell Adult/Senior Center National Guard Armory Cahoon Park Center City Bowling NMMI - Dining Pueblo Auditorium NMMI - Godfrey/Stapp Field

GAME SHUTTLE HOURS OF OPERATION Wednesday, June 3 ..................................6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 4 ......................................6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 5 ...........................................6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6 .......................................6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SENIOR PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE GAME SHUTTLE:Chaves County J.O.Y. Centers, Inc. • City of Roswell - Recreation Department

City of Las Vegas - Recreation Department • Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization

CITY OF ROSWELL PECOS TRAILS TRANSITFREE FARE to ride “Pecos Trails” for Registered Athletes with game credentials.

Routes include Main Street (Northbound) and Main Street (Southbound).Schedules/ time table guides are available at Athlete Check-In at the Civic Center.

Operation Hours:Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday 7:10 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Board the bus at the posted BUS STOP SIGN.Make sure you are not out of sight or waiting behind a shelter.

ENJOY THE RIDE!

New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc • PO Box 2690 • Roswell, NM 88202 • 1-888-623-6676 • (575) 623-5777 • Fax (575) 622-9244E-mail: [email protected] • www.nmseniorolympics.org


• GREAT OFFICIATING • ONLINE REGISTRATION • SOUVENIR TYPE MEDALS

November 7-8Santa Fe

SENIOR OLYMPICSTEAM

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

November 7-8Santa Fe

SENIOR OLYMPICSTEAM

TOURNAMENTS


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SENIOR OLYMPICSat

37th AnnualNM Conference on Aging

August 18-19, 2015 • 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

Play DayFun Activity

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


A walking club for Seniors to promote health and fitness.

Fitness walks are organized to exercise in a safe, friendly and funatmosphere. Log your miles to be entered to win a FREE pair of walking shoes.

Groups now walking in:Albuquerque (2), Santa Fe, Las Cruces,Ruidoso & Roswell

nmso state games 2015 registration packet

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