2013 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics to be held at 17 venues, Sept. 7-19

The 31st annual Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) will take place,  Sept. 7-19 with 50+ events at 17 venues throughout Northern Virginia.

New events this year are handball and rowing. Also new this year is the elimination of onsite registration.  All participants must register ahead of time either online at http://www.nvso.com or by regular mail. Online registration opens July 1.  Previous competitors will receive a registration form in the mail in late June.  Forms will also be at senior centers, community centers, senior residences or by calling 703-228-4721.

Among the 2013 events are track and field, swimming, diving, tennis, table tennis, golf, miniature golf, ten pin bowling, Wii bowling, scrabble, duplicate bridge, cribbage, Mexican Train dominoes, pickleball, racquetball, team line dancing, volleyball, badminton, bocce, eight ball pool, cycling, horseshoes, yo-yo tricks and more.

Participants may register for multiple events for a flat fee of $12 (additional facility fees for ten pin bowling and golf).  Many events are divided into five and 10 year age groups and by gender.  All participants must be 50 years of age by Dec. 31 and live in a sponsoring jurisdiction. Registration deadline is Aug. 30 (online) or postmarked by Aug. 23.
     
NVSO is sponsored by the counties of Prince William, Fauquier, Loudoun, Arlington and Fairfax,  and the cities of Alexandria,  Fairfax and Falls Church.

Gold Patrons are Greenspring Retirement Community, Goodwin House Incorporated,  Safeway, Humana, Ashby Ponds, The Virginian, Aetna, M. Quinn Designs/Pack ‘n Move, Westminster at Lake Ridge,  Sommerset Retirement Community and My Serenity Home Care and Wellness Services.