Macon County Senior Games 2018 Schedule of Important Dates
January10th- 11thAmbassadors Training in Raleigh
January 17thSilver Arts Work Shop, Cary
January17th – 18th Local Coordinators meeting
February 8thSports management clinic in Raleigh
March 6th 11:00am Kickoff Pizza Party @ Macon County Community Building
Registration Forms available – Confirm event mgrs. & Committee Chairs
April 6th-7thSpring Flea Market
April 23rd Registration forms due
April 23rdthru May 15thMacon County Senior Games events
April 23rd Opening Ceremonies @ Large Shelter (Allman Drive) 10:30 AM
April 28th Drop off silver arts @ Macon County Library12:00am – 2:00 pm
May1st– 2nd Silver Arts Display
May 2nd Pick Up Silver Arts 1:00pm – 4:00pm ONLY
May10th 6:30pm Sr. Games Follies @ Smoky Mountain Performing Arts
May 12th 6:00pm Senior Games Banquet @ Location TBA???
May 15th Covered dish Luncheon 12:00pm – Macon County Community Building
Pick up State Forms & qualifying Letter -
Recognize Medal Winners
June5th10:30am Planning Meeting-Board Meeting
June 14th-25th 2019 Nationals at Albuquerque New Mexico
July 16th 3:00pm Ice Cream Social- Book Raleigh Rooms
August 31st-Sept 1st Fall Flea Market
September17th-24th State Finals
Oct 2nd-3rd State Bocce and Cornhole Tournaments, Clayton
Oct 5th 11:00 Covered Dish Lunch Recognize State Winners
Oct 16th-18th Pickleball Tournament, Concord
Oct 31st Halloween In the Park
December 11th Christmas Social 4:00pm (finger foods)
28thAnnual
Macon County Senior Games
Official Registration Form
April 23rd – May 15th 2018
Hosted by Macon County Recreation Department
This program is sanctioned by the N.C. Senior Games, Inc. NCSG is sponsored statewide by
N.C. Division of Aging.
Please take time to review the schedule of events.
You may enter all the events you wish on the entry form.
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ADMIT LATE ENTRIES OR MAKE CHANGES AFTER
YOUR REGISTRATION IS SUBMITTED.
Please take an entry form for a friend and introduce them to Senior Games.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Macon County Senior Games
“Life is over when you quit, join Senior Games and you’ll stay fit”
“Fun, Fellowship and Fitness”
To be eligible to participate, complete the registration form and return to the
MaconCounty Community Facilities Building by the
Deadline of April 23rd 2018
Registration $20.00
Reminder that all events are Non-Smoking!
Macon County Senior Games
1288 Georgia Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-2093
MaconCountySeniorGames.com
Official EventsBadminton (Singles, Doubles, Mixed)
Basketball Shooting Basketball Tournament
BilliardsBocceBowling (Singles, Doubles, Mixed)Cornhole (Singles)Croquet Cycling 1mile 5K 10K
Field events
Discus
Shot put
Long Jumps (Standing and Running)
Football Throw
Golf
Horseshoes / Pickleball (Singles, Doubles, Mixed)
Raquetball
Shuffleboard
Softball Throw
Swimming
50, 100, 200 yd. Backstroke
50, 100, 200 yd. Breaststroke
50, 100, 200 yd. Butterfly 50,
100, 200, 400 yd. Individual Medley
100, 200, 500 yd. Freestyle
Table Tennis (Singles, Doubles, Mixed)
Tennis (Singles, Doubles, Mixed)
Track Events
50m, 100m, 200m, 400m Dash
800m, 1500m, 5K, 10k Runs
1500m, 5K Race Walks
Silver Striders Fun Walk
2018SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY APRIL 23rd
10:30 am OPENING CEREMONIES & covered dish lunch @ Large Shelter
1:00 pm shuffleboard (fun) – men’s doubles
1:00 pm bocce (fun) – women’s doubles
3:00 pm cornhole (fun) -- mixed doubles
TUESDAY APRIL 24th
9:30 am bocce (fun) – men’s doubles
9:30am horseshoes (fun) mixed doubles
10:00am shuffleboard *(fun)- women’s doubles
1:00 pm bocce *(fun) mixed doubles
WEDNESDAY APRIL 25th
8:00 am cornhole *(fun) all doubles
10:30 am shuffleboard (fun) – mixed doubles
1:00 pm bowling – doubles- at sylva bowling alley
THURSDAY APRIL 26th
8:30 am run - 800 meter– at FHS track
9:30 am horseshoes – men 50-74
9:30 am shuffleboard – women 70-74
9:30 pm bocce -men 75-79
1:30 pm corn hole - women 70-74 & 80+
1:30 pm corn hole – men 50-74 & 80+
FRIDAY APRIL 27th
8:30 am table tennis- all – at Community Building
10:30 am shuffleboard – men 70-74 &80+
10:30 am bocce women 70-74
10:30 am horseshoes - women
1:00 pm croquet all*(fun) at Fred Haller House
SATURDAY APRIL 28th
12:00pm to 2:00 pm Drop off Silver arts at library..
8:30 am race walk -- 1500 meter – at FHS track
9:00 am dashes – 400, 200, 50 & 100 meter
9:30 am fun walk
10:00 am long jumps, discus, shot put ,(fun)spin casting
MONDAY APRIL 30TH
9:00 am tennis - all
9:00 am billiards – men – at Rack Room Entertainment
10:00 am billiards – women – at Rack Room
1:00 pm bowling – singles – at sylva bowling alley
TUESDAY MAY 1st
Tuesday–view silver arts at library 10:00am – 7:00pm
10:00 am bocce – men 50-64, 65-74 &80+
10:00 am shuffleboard – women 50-64 & 80+
WEDNESDAY MAY 2nd
10:00am - 1:00pm To View and 1:00pm – 4:00pm Pick Up
9:00 am cornhole- women 50-69, 75-79
9:30 am bocce – women 80+
9:30 am horseshoes – men 75-79 &80+
1:00 pm bowling- mixed doubles- at sylva bowling alley
THURSDAY MAY 3rd
9:00 am swimming -at Franklin Health & Fitness Ctr.
If you are swimming long events, you can get someone
to time you earlier; otherwise you will swim at this time
11:00 am shuffleboard – men 50-69 & 75-79
FRIDAY MAY 4th
8:30 am race walk- 5K – at FHS track
9:30 am shuffleboard – women 75-79
9:30 am Bocce- women 50-69
1:00 pm rained out events
MONDAY MAY 7th
8:30 am golf – at Mill Creek Golf Course
8:30 am 5K run – at FHS track
1:00 pm Basketball shoot – Community Building
1:00 pm Football Throw – Community Building
1:30 pm Softball Throw – At Softball Field
TUESDAY MAY 8th
9:00 am Badminton – All
10:30am Bingo
11:15 am Spelling Bee*(fun) at Community Building
12:00 pm Presidents Lunch
1:30 pm Cornhole men 75-79
3:00 pm Croquet- women–at Fred Haller House
WEDNESDAY MAY 9th
8:30 am run – 1500 meter – FHS track
9:00 am pickleball singles
11:00 am Bocce – woman 75-79
3:00 pm croquet – men at Freds Haller House
THURSDAY MAY 10th
8:00 am cycling – all
9:00 am shuffleboard – women 65-69
10:00 am pickleball doubles
6:30 pm Follies- Smoky Mountain Performing Arts
FRIDAY MAY 11th
9:00 am Pickleball Mixed Doubles
SATURDAY MAY 12th
6:00 pm Banquet – Location TBA??
TUESDAY MAY 15th
10:30 am bingo
12:00 pm covered dish lunch, recognize winners- Holly Springs Church, election of officers, andpickup state registration forms
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
bridge rest home games
**(FUN) GAMES NOT AGE GROUPED 1ST ,2ND,3RD MEDALS ONLY*
**Spin casting is no longer an original event, for fun only**
Age categories
Your age group is determined by your age as of December 31, 2018Men and women compete
in separate categories in the following age groups: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84,
85+, except in tournament doubles where the age of the youngest player will determine the age
group.
Eligibility
You must be a resident of Macon County for 3 months. You must be present at each event that
you are registered for. You cannot submit a time or score for these events.
Fees
There is a registration fee of $20.00. If you bowl, or play billiards, racquetball or golf there is
an extra fee tobe paid on site. Registration fee includes: T-Shirt and Banquet with lots of fun
and fellowship.
Registration
You must register by April 23, 2018. Complete the registration form in this pamphlet. Be sure
to fill in all information and sign the liability waiver. Mail Registration form to: Macon County
Recreation Department, 1288 Georgia Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 or drop off at the Macon County Community Building.
Silver Arts – Visual, Heritage, Literary and Performing
The Silver Arts exhibit will be held in the Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler FarmRoad.
We encourage everyone to view these pieces of work May 1st thru May 2nd between the hours
of 10 and 7. Entries are due at the Public Library.May 5th from10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Performing arts follies will be at the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center.
State Finals
Participants may qualify for the NC Senior Games State Finals by placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in our localgames, except in the performing arts category in which only the 1st place winner is eligible. It is the participant’s responsibility to check with your local Games to determine if you are eligible. It is
alsoyour responsibility to pick up your State Final form and return it to the State Games by
August 1, 2018by 5:00 p.m. No one can do this for you. It is yourresponsibility
.
Liability Waiver
I understand, that although every effort will be taken to insure proper care of art work submitted, The
Macon County Senior Games or associated organizations are not liable for loss, theft or damage to work.
STATE FINALS “I understand that it is my responsibility to check with my local Senior Games
Coordinatorimmediately following my local Senior Games to determine if I qualified for State Finals
and to get aState Finals Entry Packet if I do not have internet access. My State Finals registration with payment
and all required items must be received in the NCSG office in Raleigh by 5:00 p.m. on August 1st!I understand that
this deadline is strictly enforced in fairness to all and it is my responsibility to make sure I am registered.”
Health & Emergency Information
The staff of the Macon County Senior Games is committed to creating a healthy and safe environment for all
participants. To promote total health and physical fitness, events of longer duration and lower intensity are
stronglyrecommended. High-intensity types of activities are offered primarily for the conditioned, trained
athlete.
Please complete the following information. Please Print.
List any specific health conditions or problems that you have: ______
______
Name of Physician and office number: ______
Emergency contact person and phone number:______
PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE WAIVER BELOW: THIS IS A REQUIREMENT!!!!!
I, the undersigned participant, hereby agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Macon County Recreation
Park, Macon County Senior Games, North Carolina Senior Games, Inc., Mill Creek Country Club, Franklin Lanes, FranklinHealth and Fitness Center, Holly Springs Baptist Church Hall, and Franklin High School or any of their
Agents,sponsors or representatives for my health, safety, or any injury resulting from my participation in the
MaconCounty Senior Games Program.
I have prepared myself for the events, which I have entered by practice prior to the actual competition.
To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no physical restrictions, which would prohibit my participation in
the events that I have selected. I have been advised by the Macon County Senior Games Coordinators that it would
be in my best interest to consult with my physician prior to my preparation for actual participation in the events of
my choice. The Macon County Senior Games Coordinators have my permission to have a physician/EMT attend me
if it is deemed necessary during my participation in the Macon County Senior Games Program. I am covered
by hospitalization or medical insurance through private carrier, Medicare, Medicaid or otherwise which pro-
Video’s for the payment for health care benefits for illness or injury from my participation in the Senior Games.
The undersigned has read the above waiver and release and understands that they have given up substantial
rights by signing it and voluntarily sign it. I have read this waiver/release.
______
SignatureDate
Official Entry Form
Must be filled out signed and returned by April 23rd 2018
Registration Fee $20.00
Men50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+
Women50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+
(Please circle age group you are in as of December 31, 2017)
Please Print:(A participant must be a North Carolina resident for a minimum of
consecutive months of the year.)
NAME______Male______Female_____
Macon County Address______Age______
City/State/Zip______
Date of Birth______
Macon Co. Phone #______
Shirt Size: (Circle One) Sm. Med. Lg. XLg. XXLg.
E-mail Address: (Please Note that NCSG is asking for this information at the State Level)
Email______
If you live out of town in the winter months please fill out below:
Winter Address: ______
City/State/Zip: ______
Winter Phone # ( )______
Please provide this info to help us. It will be kept confidential. Thank you!
My ethnicity: _Black or African American; Asian; American Indian or Alaska Native; White;
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander; Hispanic;or Unknown/Refused..
My annual household income is less than $11,670 (1 person in household) _Yes
My annual household income is less than $15,730 (2 people in household) Yes
No response __.
“To qualify for State Finals, golfers need to meet a minimum performance score (MPS) and finish in the top
3 in their age group.” MPS available from your coordinator.
“To promote total health and physical fitness, events of longer duration and lower intensity are strongly
recommended. High-intensity types of activities are offered primarily for the conditioned, trained athlete.”
For Bracketed Events Roll call will be 10 minutes before start time. If you are not present at Roll Call you will
forfeit the event. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please indicate the events in which you would like to participate by marking with an X.
______Banquet Guests Amount for Guest ($10.00 each) ______
_____Banquet_____Badminton Doubles______partner
_____Badminton Mixed Doubles ______partner _____Badminton Singles
_____Basketball Shooting
_____Billiards
_____Bocce Doubles (fun game)______partner
_____Bocce Mixed Doubles (fun game)______partner
_____Bocce Singles
_____Bowling Doubles ______partner
_____Bowling Mixed Doubles ______partner
_____Bowling Singles
_____Bridge (fun)______partner
_____Corn Hole doubles (fun) ______partner
_____Corn Hole mixed doubles (fun)______partner
_____Corn Hole Singles
_____Croquet
_____Cycling 1M
_____Cycling 5K
_____Cycling 10K
_____Discus
_____Football Throw
_____Golf – Additional cost
_____Horseshoes Doubles (fun)______partner
_____Horseshoes Mixed double(fun)______partner
_____Horseshoes Singles______partner
_____Pickleball Doubles ______partner
_____Pickleball Mixed Doubles______partner
_____Pickle ball Singles
_____Running Long Jump
_____Shot-put
_____Standing Long Jump
_____Shuffleboard doubles (fun)______partner
_____Shuffleboard Mixed doubles (fun)______partner
_____Shuffleboard Singles
_____Silver Striders fun walk / _____Softball Throw
_____Spelling Bee (fun)
_____Spin Casting (fun)
_____Table Tennis Doubles ______partner
_____Table Tennis Mixed Doubles ______partner
_____Table Tennis Singles
_____TENNISDoubles ______partner
_____TENNIS Mixed Doubles______partner
_____TENNNIS Singles
SWIMMING
_____100 yd. Backstroke
_____100 yd. Breaststroke
_____100 yd. Butterfly
_____100 yd. Free
_____100 yd. Medley
_____200 yd. Backstroke
_____200 yd. Breaststroke
_____200 yd. Butterfly
_____200 yd. Free
_____200 yd. Medley
_____50 yd. Backstroke
_____50 yd. Breaststroke
_____50 yd. Butterfly
_____50 yd. Free
_____400 Individual Medley
_____500 yd. Free
TRACK
_____50 M dash
_____100 M Dash
_____1500 M Racewalk
_____1500 M Run
_____200 M Dash
_____400 M Dash
_____5 K Racewalk
_____800 M Run
_____5K Run
_____10k Run
_____Performing Arts (please fill out additional form)
_____Silver Arts (please fill our additional form)
(fun) games are not official state games
Silver Arts Official Registration
Please circle (category) of entry and write a full description of entry
Visual Art
Categories (circle one) Oil, Acrylics, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Pastels, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Photography Film.
Limit one per category
(Describe)Title of artdescriptionage completed
____________
Heritage Arts
categories(circle one) Quilting (hand stitched) & (machine stitched),Weaving, Crocheting, Knitting, Basket Weaving, Pottery – Hand built & thrown, Woodworking, Woodcarving,
Woodturning, Needlework, Jewelry, Stained Glass & Tole Painting
(Describe)Title of artdescriptionage completed
______
Literary Arts
Categories (circle one) Essays, Life Experiences, Poems & Short Stories (non-autobiographieal)
Limit Two (Must be different Category)
(Describe)Title of artdescriptionage completed
______
Performing Arts
Categories (circle one) Dance, Vocal, Instrumental, Comedy & Drama, Cheerleading
Limit 2 – (1 Act in 2 different category)
PLEASE FILL OUT ADDITIONAL FORM
Entry is limited to 3 minutes. This is one of the judging points as well as DIFFICULTY, ORIGINALITY, SKILL & SHOWMANSHIP.
Props are performer’s responsibility. Voice presentations must be live. Background music can be taped.
These are the standards used by the State finals in Raleigh.
Non competing acts also must not exceed 3minutes
DELIVER SILVER ARTS ON April 28th FROM 12:00 TO 2:00 ONLY
PICKUP SILVER ARTS ON MAY 2nd FROM 1:00 TO 4:00