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February 27, 2019
Contact:
Andrea Hawkins, Dallas Park and Recreation
214.670.4100 or 817.994.2498
andrea.hawkins@dallascityhall.com
WHAT:
Orville Rogers, 101-year-old competitive runner, kicks off Dallas Senior Games with advice to senior athletes
One thousand adults have registered for this year's Dallas Senior Games, which kicks off with an opening ceremony at Fair Park.
Senior Games is an Olympics-styled fitness and leisure contest for adults 50 and older. The opening ceremony will feature 5K run and 1K fun walk through Fair Park. Highlighting the event is the grand Parade of Athletes entrance that signals the beginning of the ceremony. The opening ceremony is open to the public.
Senior Games is a multi-sport event that blends the thrill of sports and games competition with fellowship and friendships for adults 50 and older. Athletes compete in 12 competitive sports and 32 leisure events including cycling, swimming, basketball, bowling, tennis, golf, track, cornhole, table tennis, and more. Competitions are held throughout the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department facilities from February 28 - March 10.
WHEN: Thursday, February 28, 2019
TIME(S): 9 am - 5K Run/1K Walk Begins
10 am - Parade of Athletes and Opening Ceremony
WHERE: Embarcadero Building at Fair Park
1229 Admiral Nimitz Circle, Dallas, Texas 75210
(Media can enter Fair Park at Gate 3/Parry Ave. entrance)
VISUALS: Parade of Athletes led by Skyline High School Drum Corps
Pre-race Zumba and Jazzercise warm-ups
5K/1K Awards Presentation
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