Memphis District Senior Olympics Committee Releases Details of Upcoming Events

February 8, 2011

The 29th Memphis District Senior Olympics will take place April 12 - 26.  The event draws eligible athletes aged 50 and over from the following counties: Shelby, Fayette, Tipton and Lauderdale.  The Olympic-style events at various locations around Memphis include  golf, cycling, bowling, tennis, racquetball, swimming, table tennis, badminton, shuffleboard, horseshoes, track and field, volleyball, basketball 3 on 3, basketball free throw, softball throw and pickleball.

Early bird registration $20 deadline:  March 1st
Final registration $30 deadline:  March 15th

Athletes will have the opportunity to practice and receive official rules & registration packages at free clinics around the Memphis area.  For information on free clinics and locations contact Lori Fageol (901) 383-9101.

Registration forms are available at Park Services Senior Centers or online at www.tnseniorolympics.com.

Presenting Sponsor:  Blue CrossBlue Shield of Tennessee
Gold Sponsors:  City of Memphis Division of Park Services; Stryker Orthopaedics
Silver Sponsor:  Kroger
Bronze Sponsors:  Frayser-Raleigh Senior Center Advisory Council; Lucille McWherter Senior Center Advisory Council