General Rules for Competition:
- Qualification to Participate:
Anyone who is at least 50 years of age on or before TBA, or any team sport participant who will be 50 years of age between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. There are no geographical restrictions. (You do not have to live on Long Island or in New York State to participate).
- Register as early as possible. Many medal
events have limited openings.
All Entry Registration Forms (except for golf) must be postmarked no later than .
All Golf Registration Forms must be postmarked no later than
- All contests are open to men and women
separately (with the exception of Mixed Doubles and
Coed Events).
- After you send in your registration, the event coordinators
will set up the tournament brackets and times of play.
- The number of entries in an event will determine the type of
tournament to be played.
- Competitive Divisions:
Competition in most activities is divided by gender and age groups that are set up in 5 year increments (50-54, 55-59, 60- 64, 65 69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99). Age brackets will be specified within each team sport when necessary.
- Teams:
The word TEAM refers only to the following sports: basketball, softball, and volleyball. The age of the youngest participant on each team will determine the age bracket of the team. Individual registration will not be allowed. Only complete teams can register.
- Doubles/Mixed Doubles:
Doubles refers to two persons of the same gender; mixed doubles refers to a man and a woman. (doubles and mixed doubles are NOT team sports). The age of the younger participant will determine the age bracket in both doubles and mixed doubles.
- Anyone entering a doubles or mixed doubles event without a
partner will be placed in a random pool and assigned a partner
based on availability.
- You must bring your own equipment for all medal
events (racquets, bats, paddles, protective
equipment, etc., unless otherwise noted).
- Each sport will be conducted under the Official
Senior Games Rules. If you wish to receive a copy,
please write to us.
- Arrive at your event early. If you are not present by
the conclusion of the roll call by the event director, you will
forfeit your competition. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- In the event of inclement weather, we will try to move
certain events indoors. Unfortunately, some events may be
canceled. There is no rain date scheduled. Fees are
non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Awards:
Medals and Ribbons are awarded to the top three place winners in each category, including ties. Participants in any age group may be combined for competition in case there is an insufficient number of players. Winners of contests taking place at Suffolk Community College can pick up their awards at the Awards Table at the college. Golf awards may be picked up at the Awards Table at SCCC starting on TBA for the 2011 Games. Other off campus venue winners will be given their awards immediately upon conclusion of their competition.
I Want to Attend. What are the Fees?
NOTE: THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2011 GAMES IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
PLEASE CHECK
BACK FOR UPDATES.
Registration Fees: (Non-refundable and
non-transferable)
TBA
Additional Activity Fees:
TBA
Medal Event Coordinators
For sport specific questions contact the appropriate coordinator from the list below:
| SPORT | COORDINATOR | TEL. NO. |
| Badminton | Madeline Maffetore | 516-746-3523 |
| Basketball 3 on 3 | TBA | |
| Billiards | Helen Belden | 718-454-0998 |
| Bocce | TBA | |
| Bowling | Millie Wilcox | 631-261-9114 |
| Bridge | Carol Matthews Jim Schneider |
631-360-8456 631-421-9421, Ext: 12 |
| Cycling | Gary Westerfield | 631-979-9603 |
| Fencing | TBA | |
| Golf - Handicap & Callaway |
Diane Huber (Timber
Point) Patricia Karas (Eisenhower) |
- 631-724-7738 |
| Golf - Pitch & Putt |
TBA | |
| Horseshoes | Charlie Hess | 516-541-3199 |
| Orienteering | John Pekarlk | 631-567-5063 |
| Pickleball | Linda Van Valkenburg | 718-823-6875 |
| Racquetball | Lorraine Galloway | 516-795-5000 |
| 5K Run & 5K Walk | Gary Westerfield | 631-979-9603 |
| Shuffleboard | Mary Glaser | 516-731-8841 |
| Softball (m) | Tom Farrell | 631-981-0152 |
| Softball (f) | Maryann Bubelnik | 516-437-7382 |
| Swimming | Tami DeRose | 631-666-8835 |
| Table Tennis | Tom Lucca | 631-486-2004 727-866-2421 Sept - April |
| Tennis | Sue Kubelle & Elaine Pealey | |
| Track & Field | Karen Jensen | 516-330-4037 |
| Triathlon | Marie Corrado | 516-944-9834 |
| Volleyball | TBA |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Donations:
The Long Island Senior Games, Inc. is a 501-C-3 non-profit corporation dedicated to providing competition for seniors who are 50 years of age or more. We function solely on grants, registration fees and donations, and are staffed entirely by volunteers. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the LISG, it would be greatly appreciated.
Please make the check out to: Long Island Senior Games, Inc.
A copy of the Long Island Senior Games, Inc. 990EZ federal tax form is available upon request.
The Long Island Senior Games, Inc. is a 501-C-3 non-profit corporation dedicated to providing competition for seniors who are 50 years of age or more. We function solely on grants, registration fees and donations, and are staffed entirely by volunteers. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the LISG, it would be greatly appreciated.
Please make the check out to: Long Island Senior Games, Inc.
A copy of the Long Island Senior Games, Inc. 990EZ federal tax form is available upon request.
