The DeKalb County Parks & Recreation Department invite all men and women 50 years of age and older to come and participate in this wonderful senior athletic event. There are over 30 event categories and team sports offered. Our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles for seniors through fun, fitness, and play.

The Benefits
We are proud to be able to help promote healthy lifestyles for adults, particularly seniors of 50 years and older. It's no secret that baby boomers are entering their golden years and are becoming more conscious about health and the way we age. Staying fit and active is the best answer to aging. The games provide an excellent way for seniors to maintain or improve their physical and mental condition as well as their coordination, while enjoying some friendly competition. Plus, you meet new friends, engage the whole family in the fitness mode and you can become a volunteer too!

More about the Games
The DeKalb Senior Olympics, based in DeKalb County began in 1985 as a recreation center program for seniors attending the Mason Mill Recreation Center. DeKalb's first Senior Olympics hosted 50 athletes and as years have passed the participation has increased immensely, the DeKalb Senior Olympics now host up to 300 male and female athletes, ages 50 years and older. The oldest athlete to ever compete was 89.

Event May 10-20, 2010 Register: March 22- April 19th Fee: $10 per person (fee includes 2 sports and souvenir shirt) Additional fees: Extra sport: $2/sport If you would like to participate in these sports the additional fees will apply. Golf ($27.00) and Bowling ($5.00)

DEKALB COUNTY SENIOR OLYMPICS INFORMATION

DeKalb County Senior Olympics Purpose:
To provide adults 50 and older an opportunity to participate in a program that:

• Encourages more physical activities
• Promotes healthier lifestyles
• Promotes health and wellness
• Provides a unique opportunity for socialization through competitive activities.

Age
Participants must turn 50 years old by September 26, 2010. Events are divided into men's and women divisions and age groups where appropriate. Birthdate must be included for this reason.

DeKalb County Senior Olympics reserves the right to combine age groups or to cancel any event due to insufficient registration, inclement weather, and unusual or extenuating circumstances.

• A $10.00 registration fee must accompany the complete application form. 
• Registration for participants outside of DeKalb County will be an additional $10.00.
• A $5.00 late registration fee will be added after April 19th.
• Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by April 19th
• Registration entitles the individual to participate in any event where a time conflict does not occur.
• Registration includes a Senior Olympics T-shirt.

Mail registration form with payment to:
DeKalb County Parks and Recreation
Attn: Jackie Swain
1300 Commerce Drive Rm. 300
Decatur, Georgia 30030

Registration is payable by check or money order; NO CASH ACCEPTED
Please make payable to DeKalb County Parks and Recreation

The liability waiver must be signed and dated by the applicant.

Special accommodations will only be available with prior arrangements. If you need special assistance, please let us know when you register. For additional information, call 404-371-2990.