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The tentative dates for the opening weekend of the 2012 Ocean State Senior Olympics are June 8,9 @ 10. The dates have been submitted to Rhode Island College and we are awaiting their confirmation. The opening weekend schedule will include 3x3 Basketball and Swimming on Saturday, June 9 and our signature event, Track & field on Sunday, June 10. The tentative scheule of events is listed below. Anyone who will be 50 years or older as of December 31, 2012 is eligible to participate. In addition, masters athletes 40 years of age or older are welcome to compete in our Cycling, Swimming and Track & Field competitions.
The Ocean State Senior Olympics is a member of the National Senior Games Association and is the only qualifying site in Rhode Island for the National Senor Games. The national event is held bi-annually, and in fact took place in Houston in June of 2011. The 2012 Ocean State Senior Games will serve as the qualifying competition for the 2013 National events which is scheduled for July 21 - August 5th in Cleveland, Ohio.
Event Schedule for 2012:
Archery; Indoor Pistol Shooting; Trap for Shotgun: Tiverton Rod & Gun Club
3x3 Basketball: Rhode Island College
Cycling
Golf
Horseshoes
Race Walk: Rhode Island College
Softball: City Park, Warwick
Swimming: Rhode Island College
Table Tennis:
Tennis:
Track & Field: Rhode Island College
Triathlon: Westerly
Volleyball
We have temporarily suspended our phone service (401 383-9585) because of budgetary considerations but will resume the Olympics Hotline on March 1. If you would like more information about the Ocean State Senior Olympics, please contact the games event coordinator, Mike Lyons. You can reach him by e-mail at mlyons7@hotmail.com or by phone at 401 438-3154.
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