Deadline to register for Senior Olympics coming up

The Upper Cumberland Tennessee Senior Olympics will be held April 28 through May 9. Individuals will compete within five years of their age group, starting at age 50.

Events include bowling, shuffleboard, tennis, swimming, pickleball table tennis, track and field, golf, softball throw, horseshoes, basketball free throw, softball teams and three-on-three basketball. Athletes may enter multiple events.

This is a qualifying year for the National Senior Olympics, which will be held in San Francisco Aug. 1-15 of 2009.

Deadline for entry is Monday, April 14. A completed entry form and check or money order for the total amount of entry fees made out to the Upper Cumberland District Tennessee Senior Olympics must be in by the 14th.

For more information, including entry fees for each event, you can contact Cheryl Mingle at the McMinnville Senior Center at 931-473-6559.

All area seniors are encouraged to participate.

The Senior Olympics offers a healthy competition for individuals of all skill levels, plus fun and companionship that is always present at the games.