ARCHERY

Event Date: Saturday October 18th
Event Location: Wacahoota Range (Gator Bowmen Archery Range)
Event Coordinator: Tim Austin (352) 332-1969 (call Tim about rules)

Events:                                        Codes:

• Compound Finger...........(AR001)
• Compound Release.........(AR002)
• Recurve..........................(AR003)
• Barebow Compound.......(AR004)
• Barebow Recurve............(AR005)

 
Entry Regulations:

Archers must provide their own bows and target arrows.

Format:

1. The”900” American round will be used for all competition.
2. 90 arrows will be shot as follows: 30 arrows from 60 yards(5 ends of 6 arrows), 30 arrows from 50 yards (5 ends from 6 arrows), and 30 arrows from 40 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows.
3. Ends will be shot in 1 set of 6 arrows with five minutes allowed for each end to be shot. Three or four archers will be grouped per target shooting in two lines (A & B). Archers will rotate with their target mates after each end (A-B, B-A, etc).

Sport Rules:

All archery events will be conducted in accordance with NAA (National Archery Association). For a copy of those rules please call or write:
National Archery Association
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909-5778
(719) 866-4576
www.usArchery.org
State Director:
Tim Austin
(352) 332-1969
Email: flarchery@earthlink.net

BASKETBALL: Three on Three Half Court

Event Date: Saturday October 18th, 8:00am
Event Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Event coordinator: Tammy Jackson (352) 334-5053

Event:                                            Codes:

• 3 on 3 Basketball........... (BK006)

Entry Regulations:

1. Teams must be of all one gender, there are separate tournaments for each gender.
2. Team rosters shall be limited to 10 persons, including all non-playing personnel.
3. 70+, 75+, and 80+ may have three out-of-state residents, other age divisions may have only one.
4. Athletes may play on only one team and divisions are determined by the youngest player on each of the teams

Format:

1. Within each pool a single round-robin tournament will be played and the winners will advance to play in a single-elimination tournament.
2. Ties for seeding will be broken in the following manner: 1. Overall record 2. Head-to-Head competition 3. Point differential 4. Coin toss.
3. A maximum of 13 points will be awarded towards point differential, regardof final score.
4. Forfeits shall be scored 7-0.
5. Event Director reserves the right to modify format based on number of teams.
6. Teams are guaranteed three games.
7. Teams will not play more than three games in a day.
8. COMPETITION BALLS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Sport Rules:

1. This Tournament will be conducted in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
National Collegiate Athletic Association
P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
(317) 917-6222 www.ncaa.org
Florida Senior Games Qualifying Rules
Top 5 in each age group at Local Games Qualifying site

BASKETBALL: Shooting

Event Date: Saturday October 18th, 1:00pm
Event Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Event Coordinator: Tammy Jackson (352) 334-5053

 

Events:                                                      Codes:

• Free Throw Shooting................(BK007)
• Spot Field Goal Shooting..........(BK008)
• Timed Field Goal Shooting........(BK009)

Format:

Each event will be contested and awarded separately. Competition in Free Throw Shooting will be conducted first, followed by Spot Shooting and Timed Shooting.

Sport Rules:

Free Throw Shooting

1. The contestant will attempt 3 rounds of 10 shots each from the free-throw line.
2. Each basket is 1 point and all 3 rounds added together will make the final score.
3. Competition ball will be provided along with a person for rebounds.
4. Tie breaker will consist of 1 additional round with 5 shots from the free throw line for each participant tied. If there is still a tie, the rounds will continue through the third round where two medals will be awarded for that place.

Spot Field Goal Shooting

1. The contestant will attempt 3 rounds of 5 shots (1 shot from each spot per round).
2. One shot will be taken from each of the five designated spots around the basket.
3. Each basket is 1 point and all 3 rounds added together will make the final score.
4. Competition ball will be provided along with a person for rebounds.
5. Tie breaker will consist of 1 additional round with 5 shots from the free throw line for each participant tied. If there is still a tie, the rounds will continue through the third round where two medals will be awarded for that place.

Timed Field Goal Shooting

1. The contestant will be allowed 3 rounds of 1 minute each.
2. The contestant can shoot from any of the indicated spots at any time during the round, with the exception that consecutive shots may not be taken from the “A” spot.
3. Each basket will be worth 1 to 5 points based on the level of difficulty.
4. Contestants attempting a shot from all 6 spots will earn a 5 point bonus for that round. The Bonus can be earned for each round.
5. Competition ball will be provided, but the contestant must rebound their own shot.
6. The combined score for all 3 rounds will determine the final score.
7. Tie breaker will consist of 1 additional round for 30 seconds for each participant that is tied. If there is still a tie the rounds will continue until the third round where two medals will be awarded for that place.
8. No bonus points will be awarded during the tie breaker.

BOWLING

Event Date: Friday October 17th, 8:00am
Event Location: Ally Katz Corner
Event Coordinator: Keith Koralewski (352) 871-3434

 

Events:                                  Codes:

• Singles.....................(BW010)
• Doubles...................(BW011)
• Mixed Doubles..........(BW012)

Format:

1. Tournament will be based on scatch scores.
2. Bowlers will be divided into squads by age division.
3. Bowling times and manes will be assigned by the event coordinator.
4. Bowlers will be bowl three games. Winners are determined by total pins over three games (same lane).
5. One game roll-off will break any ties.

Sport Rules:

1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
United States Bowling Congress
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 421-6400
1-800-514-BOWL
www.bowl.com

Florida Senior Games Qualifying Rules:

• Top 5 in each age group at Local Games Qualifying site. Participants that qualify are eligible for all Bowling events.

CYCLING

Event Date: Friday October 17th, 8:00am
Event Location: Gainesville Raceway
Event Coordinator: Alex Alston (352) 338-9300

 

Events:                                   Codes:

• 5K Time Trial.............(CY013)
• 10K Time Trial...........(CY014)

Format:

1. Starting times for time trials will be at equal intervals, usually one minute, but no less than thirty seconds. No allowances will be made for mishaps, mechanical or otherwise.
2. Starting order for the time trials will be from oldest to youngest starting with females and ending with males.
3. Time Trials Recumbent divisions will begin following the youngest male rider of the standard Time Trials. Starting order will be from oldest to youngest starting with females and ending with males.
4. If a rider appears later than the appointed starting time, the start will be allowed only to the extent that in the judgment of the officials it does not interfere with other riders starting on schedule. If it does interfere, the rider may be further delayed. In case of a late start, the appointed starting time shall be used in computing results.
5. The start sheet with the starting order and appointed starting times will be available for the rider’s perusal at least one hour before the start of each event.
6. The road races will be a mass start. The Event Director reserves the right to combine divisions as necessary.

Sport Rules:

All cycling events will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Cycling Federation (USCF) rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
USA Cycling
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 866-4581 www.usacycling.org

State Director:

Zahid Buttar (888) 281-0533 Email: zbuttar@buttar.com

GOLF

Event Date: Friday October 17th, 8:00am
Event Location: Ironwood Golf Course
Event Coordinator: Bill Iwinski (352) 334-3120

 

Events:                                      Codes:

• 18 hole Scratch...........(GF015)
• 18 hole Scramble........(GF016)

Entry Regulations:

1. Golfers must provide their own clubs and balls.
2. Golf cart use during official competition is mandatory.
3. Foursome assignments will be made by event director.

Format:

1. The tournament will be 18-hole medal play.
   Handicaps are not used.

Sport Rules:

This tournament will be conducted in accordance with United States Golf Association (USGA) rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
United States Golf Association
Far Hills, NJ 07931
(908) 234-2300 www.usga.org

State Director:

Roy Stone (863) 853-3682 Stone133@verizon.net

HORSESHOES

Event Date: Saturday October18th, 8:00am
Event Location: OTOW (Ocala)
Event Coordinator: Mike Tatonetti (352) 854-3340

 

Event:                                      Codes:

• Horseshoes...............(HR017)

Format:

1. If numbers are conducive, athletes will be divided into pools within their age divisions. Within each pool a preliminary single round-robin tournament will be played. At the conclusion of the preliminary round robin, the top eight players will advance and play a single round-robin championship final. If entries are not conductive, a double round robin tournament will be played within the age division. If pools are not even numbers, the average score per game will be used. The top eight players based on total points or average points will advance to the championship finals.
2. Preliminary rounds will be conducted using count-all scoring with five bonus points awarded for each match won. Preliminary round matches will continue until each player has pitched 30 shoes. If the score is tied after 30 shoes are pitched, four additional shoes shall be pitched to determine which player shall be awarded the five bonus points. Additional sets of four shoes shall continue to be pitched until the winner is determined. Final scores reported shall be scores after 30 shoes.
3. Championship rounds will be conducted using cancellation scoring. Matches will be played until one player scores 21 points. Only the difference between scores in each inning counts. If the result of an inning is equal, no score is recorded for that inning. The player who scores in one inning shall pitch first the next inning. If no score is recorded, the order of pitching shall alternate.
4. In the championship rounds, all ties will be played off for the medal positions.

Sport Rules:

All matches will be conducted in accordance with National Horseshoe Pitcher’s Association (NHPA) rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
National Horseshoe Pitcher’s Association
3085 76th Street
Franksville, WI 53126
(414) 835-1321
www.horseshoepitching.com

State Director:

Mike Tatonetti (352) 854-3340 loismike27@wmconnect.com

ROAD RACE

Event Date: Sunday October 19th, 8:00am
Event Location: Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium (University of Florida)
Event Coordinator: Alex Alston 352-338-9300

 

Event:                                         Codes:

• 5K road race.................(RR018)

Format:

1. All age divisions will rum simultaneously
2. A USATF Certified 3.1 mile paved surface course will be used for the 5K. Split times will be provided.

Sport Rules:

All road race events will be conducted in accordance with USA Track and Field (USATF) rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
USA Track and Field
One RCA Dome Suite 140
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 261-0500
www.usatf.org

TABLE TENNIS

Event Date: Friday October 17th, 8:00 am
Event Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Event Coordinator: Tammy Jackson (352) 334-5053

 

Event:                                     Codes:

• Mixed Doubles...........(PP034)
• Singles......................(PP035)
• Doubles.....................(PP036)

Entry Regulations:

1. Players must provide their own paddles. Balls will be provided.
2. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event.
3. The age division of competition for Doubles will be determined by the younger of the two partners. Doubles partners must be of the same sex.

Format:

1. Double elimination tournament for singles, single elimination for doubles and mixed doubles.
2. Play shall consist of a five game match. The winner shall be the first to win three games.
3. The first player to score 11 points wins the game, unless both players have scored 10 points. In that situation, the serve changes each point and the winner is the first to score a two-point lead.
4. Play shall be continuous throughout the match with a two-minute break between games.

Sport Rules:

All matches will be conducted in accordance with USA Table Tennis (USATT) rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
USA Table Tennis
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 866-4583
www.usatt.org

Sate Director:

Brad Woodington (863) 370-5163 Email: yobigdogs@verizon.net

SWIMMING

Event Date: Sunday October 19th, 9:00am
Event Location: Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Event Coordinator: Alex Alston 352-338-9300

 

Event:                                                     Codes:

• 50-yard Freestyle.....................(SW025)
• 50-yard Butterfly......................(SW023)
• 50-yard Breaststroke...............(SW029)
• 50-yard Backstroke..................(SW031)
• 100-yard Freestyle...................(SW030)
• 100-yard Butterfly....................(SW028)
• 100-yard Breaststroke..............(SW032)
• 100-yard Backstroke................(SW026)
• 100-yard Individual Medley........(SW022)
• 200-yard Freestyle....................(SW020)
• 200-yard Backstroke.................(SW021)
• 200-yard Breaststroke..............(SW024)
• 200-yard Individual Medley........(SW027)
• 500-yard Freestyle....................(SW033)

Entry Regulations:

1. Swimmers may enter a maximum of six events.
2. Swimmers must provide their own suits, caps, goggles, towels, etc.

Format:

1. All swimming events will be timed finals.
2. Warm-up time will be available.
3. Events will be competed in a 25-yard heated outdoor pool.

Sport Rules:

This meet will be conducted in accordance with United States Masters Swimming (USMS) rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
U.S. Masters Swimming, Inc.
P.O. Box 185
Londonderry, NH 03053-0185
(800) 550-7946
www.usms.org

Sate Director:

Diane Dimonaco (863) 646-9307 Email: ddmonaco@aol.com

TENNIS

Event Date: October 17th - 19th
Event Location: Gainesville Country Club
Event Coordinator: Raj (352) 372-4806

 

Event:                                       Codes:

• Singles.......................(TN037)
• Doubles......................(TN038)
• Mixed Doubles............(TN039)

Entry Regulations:

1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. An event is defined as Singles, Doubles, or Mixed Doubles.
2. The age division of competition for Doubles will be determined by the lower age of the two partners.
3. Athletes must provide their own racquets and practice balls.
4. Participants may compete in a maximum of two events only.

Format:

1. If numbers are conducive, a double elimination tournament will be played.
2. The Event Director reserves the right to use a single elimination format for larger pools.
3. Event Director reserves the right to modify any draw.

Sport Rules:

All matches will be conducted in accordance with United States Tennis Association rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
United States Tennis Association
Publications Department
70 West Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY 10604
(914) 696-7000
www.usta.com

Sate Director:

Don McCurry (352) 237-2245 Email: tinadon60@earthlink.net

TRACK & FIELD

Event Date: Sunday October 19th
Event Location: Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium (University of Florida)
Event Coordinator: Alex Alston (352) 338-9300

 

Event:                            Codes: Discus.................(TF040) Javelin.................(TF042) Pole Vault...........(TF044) 100-Meter...........(TF046) 400-Meter...........(TF048) 1500-Meter.........(TF050) Softball Toss.......(TF052)

Event:                                         Codes: High Jump......................(TF041) Long Lump.....................(TF043) Shot Put.........................(TF045) 200-Meter.......................(TF047) 800-Meter.......................(TF049) 1500-Meter Race Walk....(TF051)

Entry Regulations:

1. Runners may use running flats or 1/8” spikes. All footwear and apparel must be provided by the athlete and must comply with USATF Rule 71.
2. Certified implements will be provided for all events and age groups. In addition, athletes shall be permitted to use their own implements, provided they have been certified by the weigh-in official. Athletes who wish to use their own implements shall agree to all certification procedures including but not limited to, marking, impounding, etc. Athletes must provide own vaulting poles.

Format:

1. All track events are timed finals.
2. The order of events will be from oldest to youngest.
3. In the field events, competitors will have until the start of the next event to complete their throws or jumps.
4. All Track events will be held on a synthetic surface.

Sport Rules:

This meet will be conducted in accordance with USA Track & Field (USATF) rules. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
USA Track & Field
One RCA Dome Suite 140
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 261-0500
www.usatf.org

Sate Director:

Paul Winiecki (863) 853-3560 Email: writapaul@aol.com

*FORMS***

Please fill out forms and
fax to: (352) 338-0600 or mail to:
 
Gainesville Sports Commission
300 East University Ave. Suite 100
Gainesville, FL 32601

 

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