Virginia Recreation & Park Society has announced the 2012 Virginia Senior Games to be held at select venues across the central Virginia area.
 
  More than 1000 athletes age 50 and better are expected to compete in various games Wednesday, May 9 – Saturday, May 12. Participants will be competing in Volleyball, Horseshoes, Track & Field, Archery, Basketball, Cycling, Bowling, Swimming, Canasta and many other sports. Games are divided into separate divisions for men, women, and co-ed. Age categories will be in 5-year increments, unless otherwise specified.
 
  Those athletes wanting to participate in the 2013 Summer National Senior Games on July 21 - August 5 in Cleveland, Ohio must first qualify at the state games. Qualifying standards depends on the sport of which the individual and/or team participates.
 
  Jim Stutts, CEO of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society, the organization which organizes the event says, “The enthusiasm shown by the athletes is inspiring. They often say
 
  ‘Once you try it, you’re hooked, it’s contagious!’”
 
  The Virginia Senior Games is sponsored by Bon Secours Virginia, Virginia Moose Association, Inc., Randolph-Macon College, Richmond Volleyball Club, Brown Distributing,
 
  Historic Richmond Region, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Sports Backers, YMCA, and Radio Disney AM 1290.
 
For more information or to register please call the Virginia Recreation and Park Society at (804) 730-9447 or visit www.virginiaseniorgames.org or email vsg@vrps.com. Deadline to register is Saturday, March 31.