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Main Focus of the Senior Games is not winning, but participating

Contributed by Joleen Cacciatore - Posted: September 16, 2008 09:27

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What's in a number? For some in the fastest growing age group in Florida, they are getting ready to prove there really is not that much. Next month adults 50 and up from Alachua County and the surrounding counties will descend on Gainesville for the 8^th Annual Gainesville Senior Games. This Olympic style multi-sport event offers athletes over the age of 50 the chance to compete for medals and qualify for the Florida State Senior Games Championships in December and the National Senior Games in 2009.

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Registration is Open for the 8th Annual Senior Games

Contributed by Joleen Cacciatore - Posted: August 15, 2008 10:50

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The Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC) is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 8^th Annual Gainesville Senior Games in Alachua County. The Senior Games is presented by Shands Health Care, and will take place from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19, 2008. The GSC invites all athletes, 50 and up, from Alachua County, the surrounding counties and the entire state to register and participate in over 12 exciting sports events. New to this year's games is the 40 year old Master's division in Swimming, Tennis, and Track and Field.

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