The Granite State Senior Games for athletes over 50 years of age will be held
July 30 thru August 17.
Of particular interest to Racquetball players is the Racquetball event to be
held on Saturday, August 2nd at 9 AM at the Executive Health Club in
Manchester, NH.
Divisons are in 5 year increments i.e. 50-54, 55-59, 60- 64 etc...
Age group placement is determined by your age as of December 31, 2008
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, places.
The Senior Games extends a special invitation to women.
This year for the first time, doubles will be offered using the same age categories.
For Doubles the age of the youngest player determines the age bracket.
There are No MIXED Doubles. You can play Men’s or Women’s Doubles
as well as singles.
The players finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age division qualify for the
National Senior Games in the San Francisco Bay area August 1 thru 15, 2009
Entries postmarked by July 24th will require a fee of $25.00 for NH residents
and $35.00 for non-residents.
Entries postmarked after July 24th will be charged an additional $5.00 late fee.
The entry fee qualifies you to play, not only racquetball, but any of the other
15 events offered.
In addition to the tournament you will get a “Goodie” bag, plus T-shirt and a hat.
Also, you and a guest are eligible to attend the Athlete Social on Friday
evening August 8th from 6-8 PM at the Chateau Restaurant, corner of Hanover and
and Union Streets in Manchester.
There will be a light buffet, fellowship and entertainment.
For an application go to www.nhseniorgames.org
Be sure to include your t-shirt size.
If you plan to compete in San Francisco if you qualify please tell us “yes”
If you have any questions or need more information contact: Ron Bouchard
ronboo@comcast.net or call 603 801-2226