Registration -2018 Final

1 2018. Celebrating 36 Years Founding Organizations: Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health Robins Air Force Base Services Section Georgia Recreation and Park Association Senior Citizens Section Georgia Health Care Association The University of Georgia JW Fanning Institute for Leadership and Community Development Georgia Department of Natural Resources September 26-29, 2018. Warner Robins, Georgia Hosted by: Warner Robins Recreation Department Georgia Golden Games, Inc. 2. 2018 GEORGIA GOLDEN OLYMPICS INFORMATION Checks should be made payable to and mailed with The 2018 Georgia Golden Olympics Committee signed Registration to: Georgia Golden Games, Inc. extends a personal invitation to you to attend the 36th PO Box 958. Georgia Golden Olympics Event. ALL MEN and WOMEN, Winder, GA 30680.

2 50 and OVER, are invited to participate in the Georgia Registration . Golden Olympics on September 26-29, 2018 (Wednesday through Saturday) in Warner Robins, GA, hosted by the Register online (if you have previously competed in Georgia) at the Georgia Golden Olympics website. Go to Warner Robins Recreation Department. and click on the PURPOSE Registration link. By providing the opportunity to participate in a social, competitive, recreational, and athletic event, the Golden Others must complete the Registration form and mail with proper fees and age verification by August 1, 2018. Olympics: Helps to maintain and improve health and wellness. The liability waiver on the Registration form must be Promotes an interest in lifetime sports, recreation signed and dated by the applicant. Incomplete and physical activity.

3 Registrations will be returned and may be resubmitted within five days of notification. Creates an awareness of the abilities and capabilities of older adults. COMBINED/CANCELED EVENTS. AGE. Olympic officials reserve the right to cancel events or combine Determined by participant's age as of December 31, age groups with insufficient numbers registered. 2018 FORFEIT TIME. All individual events will be held in 5 year age brackets Athletes forfeit the right to participate if not present at an (50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, event 15 minutes PRIOR to start time for roll call. 90+) PROOF OF AGE. Age division for doubles and mixed doubles is Proof of age is required if you HAVE NOT participated in the determined by the youngest partner on December 31, Georgia Golden Olympics since 1993. 2018.

4 Acceptable proof of age includes copy of an ID such as Team sports will be held in the following age categories. driver's license, birth certificate, passport, military record. 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+. Three on three basketball Registrations without acceptable proof of age will be will have an 80+ division. Age division is determined by returned and will delay the Registration process. the youngest player on team as of December 31, 2018. EVENT CHANGES, ADDITIONS, NOTES. CATEGORY Pickleball: The Pickleball Tournament will be STANDING and SITTING: STANDING category for all hosted by the Spalding County Pickleball Complex events. SITTING for non-national qualifying events, as well at Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park in Griffin, GA. Due to as bowling and shuffleboard. (Note: SITTING is designed for facility upgrades and construction in Warner those participants whose physical mobility is dependent upon Robins, the pickleball facility is not available for supportive devices such as wheelchairs or walkers.)

5 Use. The Spalding County Complex is a state of the Registration FEE art facility with 18 courts and all the amenities athletes could desire. Address: 1301 Cowan Road, Registration fee of $40 if registered by August 1, 2018 Griffin, GA. The park is approximately hours (Late Registration : $ after August 1, 2018 until north of Warner Robins. August 15, 2018 only) entitles participant to enter three (3) events of their choice with no time conflicts. Event Athletes are responsible for knowing the rules, is defined as one activity. For example, tennis sin- regulations, physical requirements and abilities needed gles and doubles are two events. for the event. Only (5) swimming events allowed. Participation (not Registration ) entitles individuals to a T-Shirt, admission to awards dinner (if indicated on form), Only two (2) tennis events allowed.

6 Lunch on Saturday and medal for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Athletes may not compete in both Horseshoe winners. Shirts are given to participating athletes only. Tournament and Horseshoe Toss. ADDITIONAL FEES Race walkers may not compete in power walking Each additional event over 3 is $ per event; events and vice versa. ARCHERY fee is $ ; Bowling fee is $ per Race walkers, runners, 1500M and 5K Power event; Cycling fee is $ ; Golf fee is $ which Walkers may not compete in the mile walk. includes cart and green fees; Tennis fee is $ : Team bowling is 4 members. Racewalk fee is $ ; Softball tournament fee is $50. per team. Doubles and mixed doubles athletes MUST provide FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON their own partner and each athlete must register. AFTER AUGUST 15, 2018. 3. Track shoes or running shoes only may be used indicate the number of guests on the Registration form and for track and field events.

7 No other sports cleats include additional dinner fee with the Registration . , football, baseball may be worn. Saturday lunch will be provided for all athletes that Team Managers/Captains indicate on the Registration form that they will attend Each team member should register and managers lunch on Saturday. Also, please indicate if you want to should submit roster for team. Print roster from purchase additional lunch meals @ $ each. An individual's name tag will be the ticket for Saturday Managers should submit team fee if applicable. Lunch. NO TEAM ROSTER CHANGES ALLOWED HOUSING, LODGING OPTIONS. AFTER AUGUST 15, 2018. (Make reservations as soon as possible.). Medals will be given at the completion of each event. If you plan to spend an evening in Warner Robins, The Celebration/Parade of Athletes will be held on please see the list of lodging options and prices.

8 Thursday evening before the athlete reception. To receive these rates, please state that you are with the Georgia Golden Olympics . RULES AND POLICIES. Warner Robins, Georgia All events are governed by the National Governing Comfort Inn & Suites 478-922-7555 HOST HOTEL. Board rules for each event. Exceptions are noted in (Near RAFB) Standard $ +15% tax the Georgia Golden Olympics Rule Book. A copy of LaQuinta Inn & Suites 478-333-6920 $104+15% tax the Georgia Rule Book can be ordered for $ (press 0 when calling). from: GGO Rules, PO Box 958, Winder, GA 30680. Country Inn & Suites 478-971-1660 $93-$ +15%. The rulebook is also available on the website: Courtyard Marriott 478-602-62000 $ +15% tax Comfort Inn (Watson) 478-953-3000 $ +15% tax Wingate 478-333-6650 $90-$95+15% tax During an event all appeals for official interpretation Hampton Inn 478-953-9443 $ +15% tax shall be made to the Event Director for that specific Econo Lodge 478-956-2800 $50-$56+15% tax event.

9 If the Event Director needs assistance or a Ponderosa Campground 478-825-8030 (I-75 at exit 142). controversy occurs, the Rules Committee will render For more info: a Final decision. Appeals must be filed Perry, Georgia immediately or the right to appeal is forfeited. Crossroads Travel Park 478-987-3141 (I-75 at exit 136). Comfort Inn & Suites 478-987-8777. SCHEDULE CONFLICTS. Hampton Inn 478-987-7681. Due to the number of events, there are time frames Griffin, GA. when more than one event is scheduled. Athletes Country Inn & Suites 770-228-9799. may register in only one event per time frame unless Comfort Inn & Suites 770- 233-4747. otherwise noted. It is the athlete's responsibility to check for time conflicts. Registrations with PUBLICITY - HELP SPREAD THE WORD. schedule conflicts will be returned or GGO staff will Please promote the 2018 Georgia Golden Olympics in your make the event choice.

10 Local area. Public service announcements for local media and other promotional items can be downloaded from the RAIN PLAN website: In case of inclement weather, unusual or extenuating circumstances, Georgia Golden Olympics officials This Registration packet may be copied and distributed freely. reserve the right to cancel events completely or NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION (NSGA). postpone events to a different time than scheduled. The Georgia Golden Olympics is the approved state FOOD, FUN, AWARDS DINNER, DANCING organization and qualifying site for the National Senior The Parade of Athletes and Torch lighting will be held Games Association (NSGA). 2018 is a qualifying year for on Thursday evening followed by an athlete reception National Senior Games, presented by Humana, with entertainment, dancing, drinks and light snacks.