The Chattanooga District Senior Olympics are seven weeks away, but Saturday and Monday are important dates for those might take part.
* To learn more: On Saturday, Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will sponsor a Senior Olympics Information and Training Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center, 4138 Hixson Pike in Hixson.
The day will feature demonstrations and lessons on various Senior Olympics events, including basketball free throw, racquetball, swimming (stroke class), softball throw, javelin, shot put and discus. Registration is appreciated but not required. Call Ginny Stone at 755-6114.
* To save money: Officials will have registration forms for Senior Olympics available at Training Day. Forms also are available for download at www.AlexianSeniorNeighbors.org and can be mailed to those who request them by phone (same number). Participants who register by Monday will receive a $5 discount off the registration fee of $30. Additional fees apply to bowling and golf events.
* To get in the game: The Chattanooga District Senior Olympics will be held May 3-8 in locations around the city. Registration ends April 2. Games are open to anyone 50 or older who lives in Tennessee. Residents of Alabama or Georgia who live within 30 miles of the state line also are eligible to participate. Participants who are 49 may participate if their 50th birthday occurs before the end of the year.
Medal winners from the district games will progress to the state games in Nashville in July. State winners can compete in the 2011 National Senior Games in Houston.
SENIOR OLYMPIC GAMES EVENTS
* Swimming
* Basketball free throw
* Bowling
* Volleyball
* Track and field
* Pickleball
* Tennis
* Horseshoes
* Table tennis
* Softball throw
* Softball
* Ballroom dancing
* 5K run
* Cycling
* Golf
* Power walk
* Shuffleboard
* Badminton
* Basketball 3 on 3
* Weightlifting
* Racquetball