More than 700 senior athletes (50+) from Colorado and surrounding states will be competing to win in Colorado during the 2016 Rocky Mountain senior Games, June 8 through June 12, 2016.
Athletic competition from archery to powerlifting. Each event is divided into age categories and participants qualify by either achieving a 1st through 3rd place or meeting the minimum performance standards.
The Colorado Senior Sports Development Council is the governing agency which sponsors the local state games. As part of the athletes winning and qualifying in the respective athletic event, the games present medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with ribbons for 4th through 8th place.
In addition to the athletic events, seniors will enjoy many social activities which include a Competitors Café, Celebration of Athletes/ Friday Fest and many fun relays.
Over 150 volunteers are needed to help with the games. Volunteers are required to work a minimum 2 hour shift. Each volunteer receives a free volunteer t-shirt. If you would like to volunteer please email or call Sheri at 970-350-9437 Sheri.Lobmeyer@greeleygov.com
For more information on the Rocky Mountain Senior Games, refer to their web site: www.rockymountainseniorgames.com/.