Gainesville, Florida
October 16-19, 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC) is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 8th Annual Gainesville Senior Games in Alachua County. The Senior Games is presented by Shands Health Care, and will take place from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19, 2008. The GSC invites all athletes, 50 and up, from Alachua County, the surrounding counties and the entire state to register and participate in over 12 exciting sports events. New to this year’s games is the 40 year old Master’s division in Swimming, Tennis, and Track and Field.

This year’s Senior Games will feature archery, basketball shooting, 3 on 3 half court basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, road race, tennis, swimming, table tennis, and track and field. The top five competitors in each age group for each sport will qualify for the State Senior Games in Lee County and the City of Cape Coral on December 6-14, 2008. This is a qualifying year for the National Senior Games in Palo Atlo, CA. Don’t miss out on the fun, friendships and the experience of the 2008 Gainesville Senior Games.

For more information about the Senior Games and to register please call Gainesville Sports Commission at 352-338-9300 or log on to www.gainesvillesportscommission.com, or email: jcacciatore@gainesvillesportscommission.com and let the Games begin!

The Senior Games are funded by the City of Gainesville and the Alachua County Visitors and Conventions Bureau. This Local Senior Games is sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and is a qualifier for the Florida State Senior Games Championships.

The Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC)
Formerly the Gainesville Sports Organizing Committee, Inc. (GSOC), the Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC) is a not-for-profit organization that strives to promote tourism through sporting events, creating a positive economic impact on Gainesville and Alachua County.