2008 EMPIRE STATE SENIOR GAMES
EVENT INFORMATION
Registration Deadlines: Team Sports: April 25, 2008
-- Individual Sports: May 2, 2008
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ARCHERY
SUNY Cortland – Davis Field
Saturday, June 7 at 10:00am
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Recurve |
Compound Finger |
Compound Release |
Barebow/Recurve |
Barebow Compound |
Archers will shoot an American 900 round which consists of 30 arrows at each
of the following distances: 60; 50; and 40 yards.
Arrows will be shot in 5 ends of 6 arrows each at each distance. Each end will have
a 5 minute time limit.
Half hour practice will be allowed before official scoring begins.
Archers must have their own equipment and sufficient quantities of matching arrows
to complete the round.
No Broadheads allowed - Field glasses or spotting scopes allowed. FITA & NAA rules
apply.
Dress code for shooting: Skirts, shorts, trousers
shall be constructed of any suitable navy,
khaki (tan), or white
material other than denim; no jeans or camo may
be worn. Official T-shirt must be worn while shooting.
Archery Clinics will be held on Thursday and Friday from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Practice targets will be available Friday, 6/6, 10am-5pm.
Event coordinators: Mike Leonard, East Berne,
NY (518-872-2138;email: paliml@nycap.rr.com) and Robert Elkovitch - Auburn, NY (315-252-3474)

BADMINTON
SUNY Cortland - Park Center
Wednesday, June 4 at 10:00am - Singles
Thursday, June 5 at 10:00am - Doubles; 12:00pm - Mixed Doubles
Each match consists of two out of three games.
Games are 21 points (rally scoring).
Depending on the number of contestants, some matches may be one game to 21 points
(rally scoring).
Tournament format will be round robin, with as many players as possible advancing
to a single elimination championship bracket (USBA rules categorically apply
and may change the scoring procedure if USBA rules change prior to the tournament
if so, it is up to the discretion of the Event Coordinator to determine what
scoring procedure will be used).
Anyone entering without a partner will be placed in a random pool and assigned
a partner based upon availability. There are no guarantees that partners
will be available for everyone on this basis.
Athletes must provide own racquets. Yonex 300 or 350 nylon birds will
be provided.
Although every attempt will be made to accommodate multi-sport athletes, coordinators
reserve the right to refuse such entries if play schedules cannot be accommodated.
Event Coordinator: Tom Fuchs, Freeville,
NY
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BASKETBALL
SUNY Cortland – Park Center
Team Three-on-Three/Half Court
Women: Friday, June 6, 3:00pm (Time is Tentative)
Men: Captain's meeting: Friday, June 6, 7pm,
Park Center. Competition: Saturday, June 7 at 9:00am
“3-on-3” basketball is played on a half court by two teams of three players
each. Ten players per roster maximum. Since this is such a strenuous
and fast-paced event, with up to 5 games played in 1 day, it is strongly recommended
that all rosters include at least 6 team members.
Roster changes cannot be made once the tournament
begins.
Individual game winners are determined by first team to score 30 or 40 points,
depending on the age bracket. For competitive purposes, the Games Committee
and/or the Activity Coordinator reserve the right to combine age groups in divisions
where a sufficient number of teams are not entered.
The tournament format will be determined by the number of teams entered in each
age bracket. For most tournament formats, teams will be guaranteed a minimum
of three games. In general, NCAA rules apply. However some rules have been adapted
for this competition. Balls provided.
See the "Registration
& Lodging" page section about TEAM SPORTS
for directions on filling out team applications, roster and payment.
Event coordinators:
Women: Kathy Flack 315-445-0522; email:
kaf1949@hotmail.com
Men: Mick Lowie – 607-753-0544; email: mlowie@cortlandschools.org and
Yales Hughes – 607-756-4739; email: yhughes@cortlandschools.org
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BOWLING
Cort Lanes, 391 Tompkins Street Extension, Cortland; 607-753-3323
Additional fee of $6.50 per event.
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Singles: |
A Squad - |
Wednesday, June 4 at 9am |
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B Squad - |
Wednesday, June 4 at 11:30am |
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C Squad - |
Thursday, June 5 at 9:00am |
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D Squad - |
Thursday, June 5 at 11:30am |
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E Squad - |
Thursday, June 5 at 2:00pm |
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Bowlers may choose only 1 squad for Singles - either A, B, C, D or E
Squad) |
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Doubles: |
A Squad - |
Friday, June 6 at 9:00am |
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B Squad - |
Friday, June 6 at 11:30am |
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C Squad - |
Friday, June 6 at 2:00pm |
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Bowlers may choose only 1 squad for Doubles - either A, B, or C Squad)
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Mixed Doubles: |
A Squad - |
Saturday, June 7 at 9:00am |
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B Squad - |
Saturday, June 7 at 11:30am |
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C Squad - |
Saturday, June 7 at 2:00pm |
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Bowlers may choose only 1 squad for Singles - either A, B, or C Squad) |
Report to the bowling center at least 30 minutes prior to designated time
for lane assignment. Bowlers will bowl three games in an event.
Medals will be awarded for the total of three games in each age group in each
event.
All bowlers will bowl scratch. No handicaps.
Anyone entering doubles or mixed doubles events without a partner will be placed
in a random pool and assigned a partner based upon availability. There are
no guarantees that partners will be available for everyone
on this basis.
Event Coordinators: Ellie Wood, Fayetteville
NY (315-637-6913, email: ewood002@twcny.rr.com) and Jane Posner, Newark Valley,
NY
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BRIDGE
SUNY Cortland - Hall of Fame Room, Park Center
Thursday, June 5, 1:00pm
Friday, June 6, 1:00pm
Duplicate bridge format. Competitors may play in one or both sessions. Highest
session score, by percentage game, will determine final scoring and awards.
Medals will be awarded in beginner, intermediate and advanced categories. Partnerships
may be pre-arranged and may be of either gender.
Event coordinator: Barb Gage, Cortland,
N.Y. Email: bgage2@twcny.rr.com.
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CYCLING
Greek Peak, Virgil, NY
| Saturday, June 7: |
| 9:00am - 5K Time Trial |
| 11:00am -10K Time Trial |
| 2:00pm - 20K Road Race |
Competitors can enter ANY and ALL 3 races. In the 2 time-trial events,
riders will start at 1 minute intervals. Slower riders will start first,
faster riders will start later (this is approximated by age and previous age-group
performance). Helmets are required for all events. Aerodynamic bars are
permitted only for the Time-trial events. You will need to remove aero
bars prior to the road race if you are using the same bicycle. No drafting
is allowed in the Time Trial events. Riders should arrive at least 1 hour
prior to the start of each race to collect numbers, and check on start-time
assignments. The road race is a mass-start (all riders start together)
and is controlled for the first ½ mile.
Course maps available
here.
Event coordinator: Mark Rishniw, Ithaca,
NY (email mr89@cornell.edu)
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GOLF
Long course (par 70)
Elm Tree Golf Course, 283 State Route 13, Cortland (607-753-1341)
| Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30am |
| Wednesday, June 4 at 7:30am |
| Thursday, June 5 - Rain date |
| (Golfers are to select only one date for competition.) |
Greens fee and cart rental $22.00 payable with application.
18 hole scratch (no handicaps) tournament.
Medal play.
Golfers will play in groups of four. Individual scores will be matched against
participants in age groups at the completion of the competition.
USGA rules apply. Local course rules will be in effect.
Ties (for medal places only) will be broken with winners determined by matching
cards starting with the #1 handicap hole.
You must call 315-492-9654 to reserve a tee time.
Call Elm Tree Golf Course in the event of bad weather (607-753-1341). If the
course is “closed” for play on either of the scheduled dates, a rain date of
Thursday, June 5 has been arranged. Tee times for the rain date will be posted
in the Empire State Senior Games registration area at the Park Center.
PLEASE NOTE: All golfers should go directly to the Golf Course to
check-in and register. Be sure to have proper ID and confirmation letter. No
exceptions. You should check in one hour before your tee time.
Event coordinator: Bruce Martins,
Cortland, NY
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HANDBALL
SUNY Cortland – Park Center
Saturday, June 7 at 12:00pm
Format of play will depend on the number of competitors in each age category.
Approved lensed eyewear designed for handball is
MANDATORY.
Matches will be self-officiated.
USHA Rules will apply.
Starting times for matches will be posted at Registration.
Balls provided.
Two games to 21 with 11 point tie breaker.
Event coordinator: Dick La Paglia – Cicero,
NY (315-699-7823, email: dlapaglia@safetmetal.com)
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HORSESHOES
Tri County Horseshoe Club, Groton, NY
Wednesday, June 4: 10:00am - Women and 1:00pm - Men
50 shoe preliminary round if necessary. Top 6 advance to round robin medal
round. All matches will be conducted in accordance with the National Horseshoe
Pitchers Association rules. Please bring your own horseshoes. Pitching schedule
will be determined by number of entries.
Event coordinator: Al Stockholm,
Cortland, NY
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ORIENTEERING
SUNY Cortland (near front door of Lusk Fieldhouse)
Wednesday, June 4, at 9:30am (Rain or Shine)
There will be a mass start for competitors about 10:00am. Recreational Non-competitors
will be permitted to start informally about 5 minutes later.
Orienteering competition will be run according to the rules of the United States
Orienteering Federation.
Pre-marked maps and map cases will be provided. A few loaner compasses will
be available.
Long pants and appropriate footwear for traveling in natural terrain are strongly
recommended.
Medals will be awarded to the winners in each competitive age group category.
All participants, whether competitive or non-competitive, must return to the
start/finish table and hand in their punch card no later than 12 noon, whether
having completed the course or not.
Event coordinator: Barbara Sleight,
N. Syracuse, NY (315-458-6406)
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PICKLEBALL
SUNY Cortland, Park Center
Wednesday, June 4 at 8:30am – Singles & Mixed Doubles
Thursday, June 5 at 8:30am – Doubles
Pickleball is a combination of table tennis, tennis, and badminton, played
on a court identical to badminton. The net is three feet off the ground.
Singles, doubles and Mixed doubles will be played.
Single elimination is planned, best two out of three games. Games are played
to 11 points, but must be won by a 2 point margin.
Competitors should bring their own paddles. Pickleballs will be provided.
Event coordinator reserves the right to modify format based on number of entries.
Flip of coin to determine who serves first. Winner gets choice to serve or receive.
All questionable calls in favor of opponent served balls that clear the non-volley
line, and land on any service court line are good. Balls in play that land on
any court line are good.
Runner-up from previous games services first. If opponent faults, the server
continues to serve, alternating service courts, until server faults.
Event coordinators: David Tatro (352-259-8923);
Karl DePold, Scotia, NY (856-237-5565; email: kdepold@nycap.rr.com)
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RACEWALK
(5K)
SUNY Cortland
Thursday, June 5 at 10:00am
Technical Race Walk Events will be governed by USA Track and Field Race Walk
Rules.
Interpretations concerning proper form and technique will be strictly enforced.
Race Walkers should arrive at least 30 min. before event to pickup numbers.
Event coordinator: Dick Bessel –
Grand Island, NY
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RACQUETBALL
SUNY Cortland - Park Center
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Singles and Doubles
Friday, June 6 at 12:00pm
Saturday, June 7 at 9:00am (if necessary)
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Format of play will depend on the number of competitors in each age category.
Starting times for matches will be posted at Registration.
Approved lensed eyewear designed for racquet sports is mandatory. Matches will
be self-officiated. USRA Rules will apply. Balls provided.
Event coordinator: Marion Crawford - Minoa,
NY (315-656-7878; email: rcrawfor@twcny.rr.com)
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ROAD
RACE
SUNY Cortland
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Thursday, June 5 at 8:00am – 5K race
Friday, June 6 at 8:00am – 10K race
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Competitors should arrive at least 30 minutes before the event to pick up
their race numbers.
All Road Race events will be governed by USA Track & Field rules.
Event coordinator: Dick Bessel - Grand
Island, NY
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SHUFFLEBOARD
SUNY Cortland – Lusk Fieldhouse
| Wednesday, June 4: |
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8:00am – Women’s Singles – 50-59 age group |
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8:00am – Women’s Singles – 75-79 age group |
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9:00 am – Women’s Singles – 65-69 age group |
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9:30 am – Women’s Singles – 80+ age group |
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1:00pm – Women’s Singles – 60-64 age group |
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1:00pm – Women’s Singles – 70-74 age group |
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8:00am – Men’s Singles – 65-74 age group |
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9:00am – Men’s Singles – 75+ age group |
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1:00pm – Men’s Singles – 50-64 age group |
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| Friday, 6/6: |
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8:00am – Doubles – 50-64 age group |
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9:00am – Doubles – 75+ age group |
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1:00pm – Doubles – 65-74 age group |
Play will begin at the above listed times.
AM registration will begin at 7:15am, and PM registration will begin at 12:15pm.
Registration will end 15 minutes prior to play time.
Two games will be played. 2 wins will advance to next round. 2 loses
will be eliminated. If needed, players with the highest total win/lose
score will advance to next round.
Doubles teams may be of mixed gender. Due to the large number of participants,
you must sign up with a partner for doubles and mixed doubles. NO PARTNER
will be assigned by the coordinator. The age division of competition for
doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners as of June
4th.
Sticks and Pucks provided.
Event coordinators: Reggie Sayles – Horseheads,
NY (607-796-4579; email:
saylesj1@earthlink.net) and Susan Cummings, Elmira, NY
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SOFTBALL
Cortland: Beaudry Park
Women: 12:00pm Saturday
June 7 and 9:30am Sunday June 8
Men: (Fields to be determined)
65+ - Tuesday, June 3; Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5 (if necessary)
50-64 - Friday, June 6; Saturday, June 7; Sunday, June 8 (if necessary)
Schedules to be determined by number of entries. |
20 players per roster maximum.
There will be a reduced registration fee for athletes who are participating
only in the softball competition.
See the "Registration
& Lodging" page section about TEAM SPORTS
for directions on filling out team applications, roster and payment.
Event coordinators:
Women - Karen Keast – E. Syracuse, NY (email: kkeast@townofdewitt.com)
Men - TBA
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SWIMMING
SUNY Cortland – Park Center
Thursday, June 5 at 9:00am: 70 -100 age groups
Friday, June 6 at 9:00am: 50 - 69 age groups
Warm-ups and check-in start at 8:00am.
Meet will start at approximately 9:00am.
Afternoon session will begin one-half hour after morning session ends.
| Morning Session: |
Afternoon Session: |
| 500 Yd Freestyle |
200 Yd Individual Medley |
| 100 Yd Individual Medley |
100 Yd Breastroke |
| 50 Yd Backstroke |
50 Yd Butterfly |
| 200 Yd Breaststroke |
200 Yd Backstroke |
| 100 Yd Butterfly |
100 Yd Freestyle |
| 50 Yd Freestyle |
50 Yd Breaststroke |
| 100 Yd Backstroke |
200 Yd Freestyle |
Swimmers may enter a maximum of six (6) events. Caps and goggles recommended.
Meet will be two days - age groups 70-100 will be on Thursday, and age groups
50-69 will be on Friday.
Event coordinators: Brian Tobin
– Cortland, NY 607-753-5709; email – tobinb@cortland.edu and Mike Falls – Marathon,
NY
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TABLE
TENNIS
J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Dr, Cortland, NY 13045; phone:
607-753-8100
| Saturday, June 7 |
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Men: 9:00am - Singles; 1:30pm - Doubles |
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Women: 10:30am - Doubles; 1:00pm
- Singles |
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Mixed Doubles: 2:30pm |
Players must provide their own paddles. All paddles’ rubber surfaces
should be red and black. USATT rules will apply.
Players should wear a non-white colored shirt. The tourney will use white
40mm balls.
All games will be played to 11 points. Single matches will be best 3 of
5 games; Doubles matches best 2 of 3 games. Preliminary events will be
Round Robin.
Tournament Coordinators will determine how semis and finals will be played.
You must sign up for Doubles events on your entry form even if you do not have
a partner. Players will be assigned a doubles partner (if available) from
the list of entries without a partner.
Players must check in at the control desk 30
minutes prior to their events.
Event coordinators: Mike Halliday,
Liverpool, NY, 315-317-5032 (cell); email: mike@syracusettc.com, and Bob Sollish,
Warners, NY
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TENNIS
SUNY Cortland Tennis Courts
June 3 - 8
| Dates: |
Singles - Tuesday, June 3 at 9am
& Wednesday, June 4 at 9am
Doubles - Tuesday, June 3 at 1pm & Wednesday,
June 4 at 1pm
Mixed Doubles - Players should
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Participants are limited to two events. Early matches will be an eight game
pro set. Semi-Finals and Finals will be 2 out of 3 full sets. Players will call
their own lines. Single elimination tournament with consolation bracket for
first round losers. Athletes must provide their own racquets. Competitive age
category of partners determined by age of younger partner. Partners are required
in doubles and mixed doubles. Anyone entering doubles or mixed doubles events
without a partner will be placed in a random pool and assigned a partner based
upon availability. There are no guarantees that partners will be available for
everyone on this basis. USTA Rules will apply.
NOTE: WE ASK THAT YOU SHOW UP RAIN OR SHINE. Balls provided.
Call Jerri with any questions and for starting times - 315-492-9574.
Event Coordinator: Jerri Gysel - Syracuse,
NY (315-492-9574)
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TRACK
& FIELD
SUNY Cortland Stadium
Friday, June 6 at 1:00pm (Registration & implement* weigh-in begins
at Noon)
Saturday, June 7 at 8:00am (Registration & implement* weigh-in begins at
8:00am)
SPIKES WILL BE ALLOWED ON TRACK (1/4" pyramid)
*Athletes must provide their own implements and all implements for the
entire meet may be weighed-in on Friday
from noon - 1pm.
| Friday, June 6: |
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| Note: Field Events: Implements must be weighed in between
12 noon and 1:00pm on Friday. |
| 1:00pm: |
100M Dash / Long Jump (women, then men) / High Jump
(men, then women) / Javelin (women, then men) |
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| 2:30pm: |
400M Run / Hammer (women, then men) |
| 3:30pm: |
1500M Run |
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| Saturday, June 7: |
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| Note: Field Events: Implements
must be weighed in between 8:00am and 9:00am |
| 9:00am: |
800M Run / Pole Vault (women, then men) / Men's Shot
Put / Women's Discus / Men's Discus /
Women's Shot Put |
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| 9:45am: |
200M Dash |
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| 10:45am: |
1500M Technical Race Walk |
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Competition order of track events: Women then men. Oldest age groups then
younger. Age groups may be combined to fill lanes.
Field event athletes must compete with their age groups. Track events take
precedence and will not be delayed.
Competitor numbers must be picked up at registration table and worn by all
participants.
All events will be governed by USA Track & Field rules.
Implements: Athletes must provide their
own implements.
The following are the implements to be used by age groups:
Discus - Men: age 50+ - 1.5 Kg; age 60+ / 1.0 Kg; All women -
1.0 Kg
Shot – Men: age 50+ - 6 Kg; age 60+ - 5 Kg; age 70+ - 4Kg; All
women 3 Kg
Javelin - Men: age 50+ - 700g; age 60+ - 600g; age 70+ - 500g;
age 80+ 400g;
Women: age 50-59 - 500g; age 60+ - 400g
Hammer - Men: age 50-59 - 6Kg; age 60-69 - 5Kg; age 70-79 - 4Kg;
age 80+ - 3Kg; All women - 3Kg
Event coordinator: Walt Smith – Mohawk,
NY (315-866-2699; email: wsmith38@twcny.rr.com)
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TRIATHLON
Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY
Saturday, June 21
Note: This event will be held two weeks after the Games.
Schedule
7:00am - 8:00am - Check-in and race number distribution.
8:15am - Informational meeting
9:00am - race starts
500m Swim/ 20K Cycling/ 5K Run.
Distances have been carefully measured. ANSI or Snell approved hard shell helmets
are mandatory. Multi-Gear (Free Wheel) bikes with front and rear brakes are required.
Fixed gear bikes are not permitted.
Event Coordinator: Walt Price, Syracuse, NY.
email address: wprice4@twcny.rr.com
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VOLLEYBALL
SUNY Cortland – Lusk Fieldhouse
Saturday, June 7 at 9:00am (Captains’ meeting) with 9:30am approximate start
Fifteen players per roster maximum. Coaches must be clearly identified
on the registration form (age restrictions do not apply).
Substitute players are encouraged for this strenuous fast-paced event. Teams
have the option of unlimited spot subbing (player-for-player), continuous substitution
(incoming player replaces the right front who is rotating to the back row to
serve) and/or the libero.
Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of 3 matches in whichever format is in
effect, time permitting.
Rally score will be in effect.
For competition purposes, the Games Committee reserves the right to combine
age groups in divisions where sufficient number of teams are not entered. Tournament
format will be determined by number of entries.
Teams must be of same gender.
USA Volleyball Rules apply.
Game balls provided; teams must supply their own practice balls.
At least one player from each team must be designated as second referee
and provide his/her own whistle.
See the "Registration
& Lodging" section about TEAM SPORTS
for directions on filling out team applications, roster and payment.
Event Coordinator: Peg DeFuria,
Syracuse, NY (315-443-4646, email: mldefuri@syr.edu)
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