National Veterans Golden Age Games at Home Sport Events Updates
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 06/03/2020 03:23 PM EDT
National Veterans Golden Age Games
At Home Sport Events
There is still time to register!
Veterans must be 55 years and older, a registered athlete for the 2020 NVGAG AND/OR a prior registrant for any past NVGAG event to participate in the weeklong competition.
Veterans should not participate in any of the at Home events unless they are medically able and properly trained.
Medals (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) will be awarded by age group, gender, and division based on the sport event.
* Medals are only awarded to the 2020 and/or any past NVGAG athlete registrants.
The NVGAG at Home Sport Events will begin June 23- June 27, 2020. NVGAG Athletes participate in select at Home events using everyday household items. Participants will compete virtually to win medals and prizes in their age group. Participants can participate in one or all the events!
You must participate in the events the day that it is scheduled. Submission forms for the sport events will be emailed to all registered athletes the day before the event is scheduled. Event submissions must be received on the day of each scheduled event by 5pm EST time for the entry to be counted.
NVGAGatHome
Sport Event
Description
Rules
Powerwalk 1 mile
June 23, 2020
Compete in the 1 mile powerwalk within your home, neighborhood or walking trail!
Entry form that will need to be submitted for each sport event. Below is a sample of an entry form for the cycling event. All registered athletes will receive a copy of the entry form the day before the start of the competition for each sport event in which they have registered. All information within the form must be completed. Photos and videos can be uploaded to the form. Please review the rules to see what is required to upload for each event.
Sample of Completed Entry Form
While participating in the at Home events wear your favorite throwback NVGAG t-shirt!
We encourage you to download the NVGAG mobile app for additional information on the Stay at Home virtual events!