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Senior Games
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Senior Games is a WHOLE LOTTA FUN!!It's an opportunity to join together with other older adults and show off your skills at sports, drama, fine arts and many other events.
Senior Games started in North Carolina in 1983 and has been held each year since. Across the state, there are 52 "local" games where participants compete for the right to move on to the State Finals. Winners at the State level go on to compete at the National level.
The Senior Games was coordinated by a group of volunteers as a wellness and prevention program to keep the body, mind and spirit fit while enjoying the company of friends, family, spectators and volunteers. Senior Games is much more than friendly competition in sports and the arts. The idea is to encourage Older Adults to stay active, renew old skills, learn new ones and exercise to preserve a positive outlook on life. Participants get involved in Senior Games for fun, fitness, family and fellowship.
The Lumber River Senior Games are held in the spring of each year, generally in April. Most participants are from Bladen, Hoke and Robeson Counties, but our games are open to participants in neighboring counties under special circumstances.
Please click on the tabs below to find out more about our Senior Games and how you can join us!
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Who is eligible to compete in the Senior Games?
Adults at least 55 years of age from Bladen, Hoke and Robeson Counties are eligible to partipate in the Senior Games.
Who do I contact if I am interested in competing?
Please contact Kristen Elk, the Local Games Coordinator to receive an official entry packet. Entry packets are mailed to previous year participants in February, but additional entry packets can be requested..
What are the categories in which I can enter?
SPORTS
Basketball Shooting
Football Throw
Discus
Horseshoes
Spin Casting
Swimming Events
Shuffleboard
Table Tennis
Bowling
Golf
Standing Long Jump
Running LongJump
1500 Meter Race Walk
5K Race Walk
SilverStriders Fun Walk
Track Events
Shot Put
Putt-Putt Golf
1500 Meter Run
SILVERARTS
Heritage Arts:
Basket Weaving
Jewelry
Crocheting
Needlework
Weaving
Tatting and Needlelace
Tole Painting
Woodworking
China Painting
Hooked Rugs
Knitting
Pottery - Thrown & Hand Built
Quilting
Stained Glass
Woodcarving
Performing Arts
Comedy
Dance
Drama
Vocal
Instrumental
Literary Arts
Essays/Articles
Poems
Life Experiences
Short Stories
Visual Arts
Acrylics
Drawing
Oil
Photography
Watercolor
Charcoal
Mixed Media
Sculpture