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Nebraska Senior Games: Rules & Events |
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AGE |
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Participants should
register according to their ages as of 12/31/08
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The
age groups are: |
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50-54-55-59, 60-64,
65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99
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Events will be
conducted by age group
(Except when it is necessary to combine for
competition)
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The age group for
doubles teams and 3-on-3 basketball teams will be
determined by the youngest player. All team members
must submit an individual entry form and entry fee.
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CONFIRMATION |
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A confirmation will
be sent to you after your entry
is received.
Allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
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HOTEL
INFORMATION: |
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A list of hotels will
be provided with the confirmation of entry. You
may also call 1-800-652-9435 for information.
Please ensure availability, we suggest you make
your reservations early.
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CHECK-IN
TIMES & EVENTS SCHEDULING: |
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Participants must
check in at the Nebraska Senior Games Headquarters
(Chamber of Commerce 1007 2nd Ave.) Prior to
participation.
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A commemorative
T-shirt, goodie bag, schedule, map and other important
information will be provided at check-in.
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Participants should
be at their event venue 15 minutes prior to the
starting time as listed on the schedule. Please
note that some events including tennis and golf will
have staggered starting times.
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Participants are
allowed and encouraged to enter more than one event,
but do so at their own risk as schedule changes cannot
be made to accommodate sports that occur
simultaneously. Please plan accordingly.
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CANCELLATIONS
/ POSTPONEMENTS / REFUNDS |
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In the event of
inclement weather or unusual / extenuating
circumstances, Senior Game officials reserve the right
change the format of the competition, postpone events,
or cancel. Refunds will not be given due to
weather.
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Refunds will only be
granted if requested prior to July 30, 2008.
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AWARDS |
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Medals will be
presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in
each age category at the event venue.
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The Nebraska Senior
Games are "Open" to out-of-state residents.
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Competition must take
place to determine an award winner. If there is
only one individual entered in an age group, that
athlete must enter and completed the event in order to
receive a medal. That athlete will be placed in
the closest age category to compete with, but not
against, those athletes.
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NATIONAL
SENIOR GAMES |
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This year is a "qualifying year" for the National Senior Games.
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The 2008 Nebraska Senior Games in Kearney is a NSGA qualifying site for the National Senior Games to be held in San Francisco Bay Area in 2009
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For More Information on this Summer's Nebraska Senior Games, please contact the
Nebraska Senior Games Coordinator
Mandi Mollring
1-308-237-4644, or visit the Contact
Link! |