2009 WESTERN ILLINOIS SENIOR OLYMPICS
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
General Information
Downloadable Registration Packet
(.pdf)
The Western Illinois Senior Olympics cordially invites you to participate in the 29th Annual Senior Games to be held in Macomb, Illinois on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2009. This year will include several new features that will make our games even better.
- There will be a nine-hole Disc Golf event played on Saturday afternoon at the Sipolt Memorial Disc Golf Course on the campus of Western Illinois University.
- The Golf competition on Friday will be expanded to include an 18-hole division as well as the traditional nine-hole division
- The Horseshoes event has been moved to Macomb & will be held at the Glenwood Park Courts
We think these additions will add to the games and increase the participation and fun.
SENIOR OLYMPIC GOALS:
- Provide you with the opportunity to test your skills in a competitive (yet friendly) arena that will recognize you for your preparation, performance, and continued desire to lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Encourage you to meet new people who have similar goals and interests in hopes of expanding your network of friends.
- Showcase your talents before an audience of fellow competitors, friends and volunteers who will hopefully gain an appreciation for your commitment to lifelong activity and fitness.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Age:
- All participants must be 50 years of age or older as of Friday, April 24, 2009.
- Proof of age is required when you check in at Senior Olympics Registration or at your first event. (i.e. driver’s license, state ID, etc.).
- There will be separate categories for men and women in five-year age groups, as follows: 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85-89; 90-94; 95-99; 100+.
Entries:
- THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
- If a T-shirt or Polo Shirt is ordered your entry must be received by Monday, April 13, 2009.
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Please mail your completed entry form to:
Senior Olympics
Brophy Hall 212
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 61455
- Please direct questions to Jim Miner at 309-833-4050. If no answer, please leave a message for a return call.
- Participants may check in at Senior Olympics Registration area between 9 a.m. and noon in the Campus Recreation Office in the Student Recreation Center (adjoining Western Hall to the south). Registration packets may also be picked up at your first event.
- Events that can accept only limited participation will be filled by order of entry.
- Any senior athlete residing in the United States is eligible to participate.
Entry Fee and Special Fees:
- There is an $9.00 entry fee if you enter two or more events. If you enter only one event, the entry fee is $5.00.
- Participants may purchase a T-shirt for $8.00 or a Polo shirt for $16.00. Shirts are 50% cotton/50% polyester in sizes from S to XL. (Please add $1.50 for an XXL shirt.) Shirt orders must be mailed with your entry form and received before Monday, April 13. The shirts will be California blue with a Senior Olympics logo.
- A special fee will be assessed and paid at the time of the event for those participating in:
Bowling (3 games) $3.00 (shoes $1.00)
Golf (9 or 18-holes and shared cart) $12.00 green fees* (includes cart)
* Green fees waived if you are a HMGC member. (Cart $4)
Please note, golf will be on Friday morning.
Miniature Golf $3.00
Awards:
- Immediately following the completion of an event, ribbons will be awarded to participants (male/female) who finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age category. Any ribbons not picked up at this time will be mailed to the winner along with the final results.
Equipment:
- Athletes must provide their own athletic and safety equipment, which must meet NSGA standards. WISO has a limited supply of equipment for certain events such as shot put, discus and disc golf. Archers must provide their own bow and arrows
Cancellations:
- Olympic officials reserve the right to cancel any event due to insufficient registration.
- If an event is cancelled, every effort will be made to contact participants prior to the start of the Olympics. If this is your only event, a refund will be made.
- Some events may be cancelled/postponed by the event chair in the case of inclement weather.
Housing:
Housing arrangements will need to be made by the participants directly with the hotel, motel, etc.
Housing will not be available at Western Illinois University this year.
An agreement has been made with Rodeway Inn to provide rooms for participants at this year’s Senior Olympics at a special reduced rate of $49 plus tax per room (includes free breakfast, gym/fitness center and indoor pool). Reservations must be made before April 10, 2009 to secure this reduced rate. (contact person Kristi Reeves) The address and phone number is Rodeway Inn-Macomb, 1646 N. Lafayette (Hwy 67 North), Macomb, 309/837-2220.
- Camper facilities are available at Spring Lake on a first-come, first-serve basis or at Argyle Lake State Park with a reservation (309/776-3422). Both sites have 20-30 amp hookups, shower houses and host campers as well as boat rentals, bike and hiking trails, etc.
- Motels in town:
- Days Inn, 1400 N. Lafayette (Hwy 67), Macomb, 309/833-5511
- Super 8 Motor, 313 West University, Macomb, 309/836-8888
- Holiday Inn Express, 1655 E. Jackson, Macomb, 309/836-6700
- Econo Lodge, 1414 W. Jackson St., Macomb, 309/833-4521
- Bed and Breakfasts:
- The Pineapple Inn, 204 W. Jefferson, Macomb, 309/837-1914
- Inselhaus, Inc., 538 N. Randolph, Macomb, 309/833-5400
(1 block east at Hwy 67 and Pierce St. stoplight)
Social Hour:
- All participants and spouses are invited to a social hour at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, April 24, at the YMCA of McDonough County/Senior Center, 400 E. Calhoun St. A light meal will be served and entertainment will be provided.
Parking Information:
On Friday morning, you may park in the metered area just east of the Student Recreation Center. On Friday afternoon, you may park in Q-Lot, the large parking area east of Western Hall. After 5:00 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday, you may use any of the parking areas except the reserved areas near the residence halls and handicapped parking areas. Parking for disc golf will be on Adams St.
Meals
Food may be purchased on campus in the University Union. (Starbucks, Burger King, Sbarro’s, and Stack’s Sub Shop)
Western Illinois Senior Olympics strongly recommends that each participant consult his or her doctor in regard to practice, participation, and competition in this program or in any similar physical activity.