General Rules for Competition
(Details for the 2012 Games TBA. Please check back):
- Qualification to Participate:
Anyone who is at least 50 years of age on or before May 25, 2012, 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.).
- 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.
- 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 (TBA for 2012 Games. Please check back):
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 County 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 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?
(Details for the 2012 Games TBA. Please check back.)
Registration Fees: (Non-refundable and non-transferable)
- TBA: This entry fee covers any and all
events. When planning the events in which you hope to
participate, be aware of possible time/day conflicts (Schedule for 2012 Games TBA).
- TBA: A team player wishing to participate in any other activity must pay a TBA fee in addition to the team fee. Any Additional Activity Fees must be paid, if applicable.
- SENIOR SPECIALS!!: There is a $15.00 entry fee for athletes aged 80 to 89. This entry fee covers any and all events. Anyone aged 90 or older may register for free. Any Additional Activity Fees must be, if applicable.
Additional Activity Fees:
$ TBA
- Billiards: $ TBA per person
for tournament play
- Bowling: $ TBA per person,
per event (Singles - $ TBA, Doubles -
$ TBA)
- Golf: $ TBA Greens Fee at
Timber Point County Golf Course (includes
the golf cart fee)
$ TBA Greens Fee at Eisenhower Golf Course (includes the golf cart fee)
- Pitch and Putt Golf: $ TBA
Also included in the Registration Fee:
- Tee Shirt
- Lunch (TBA).
- Souvenir Program
- Results Booklet - (On Website -
Go to Results)
- Potential Medals and Ribbons
Medal Event Coordinators
(Details for the 2012 Games TBA. Please check back.)
For sport specific questions contact the appropriate coordinator from the list below:
| SPORT | COORDINATOR | TEL. NO. |
| Badminton | Madeline Maffetore | 516-746-3523 |
| Billiards | Helen Belden | 718-454-0998 |
| Bocce | TBA | |
| Bowling | Millie Wilcox | 631-261-9114 |
| Cycling | Diane Bolger | 631-317-0015 |
| Golf - Handicap & Callaway |
Patricia Karas (Eisenhower) | 631-724-7738 |
| Golf - Pitch & Putt |
Carol Bozek | 516-333-9681 |
| Orienteering | John Pekarlk | 631-567-5063 |
| Pickleball | Linda Van Valkenburg | 718-823-6875 |
| 5K Run | Gary Westerfield | 631-979-9603 |
| 5K Walk | Gary Westerfield | 631-979-9603 |
| Racquetball | Lorraine Galloway | 516-795-5000 |
| Shuffleboard | TBA | |
| Swimming | Tami DeRose | 631-666-8835 |
| Table Tennis | Tom Lucca | 631-486-2004 727-866-2421 Sept - April |
| Tennis | Sue Kubelle & Elaine Pealey | 631-974-2710 845-623-6896 |
| Track & Field | Karen Jensen | 516-330-4037 |
| Mini Triathlon | Marie Corrado | 516-994-9834 |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
(Details for the 2012 Games TBA. Please check back.)
Vouchers:
All participating athletes will receive 2 vouchers, 1 for a tee shirt and 1 for Saturday lunch on TBA. You must have your vouchers with you to receive your tee shirt and lunch. These vouchers will not be reissued or replaced, nor can they be purchased at the Games. There are no exceptions to this rule, and it will be strictly enforced. Lunch is offered only on Saturday, TBA .
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.
All participating athletes will receive 2 vouchers, 1 for a tee shirt and 1 for Saturday lunch on TBA. You must have your vouchers with you to receive your tee shirt and lunch. These vouchers will not be reissued or replaced, nor can they be purchased at the Games. There are no exceptions to this rule, and it will be strictly enforced. Lunch is offered only on Saturday, TBA .
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.
