Registration is open for the 2016 Oregon Senior Games presented by Humana, with a chance for participants to win an iPad, courtesy of the Games.
Each athlete who registers for the Oregon Senior games by February 1, 2016 will be entered in a drawing to have an iPad Mini purchased for them by the Oregon Senior Games. The drawing will be held February , and the winner notified later that day. The Oregon Senior Games is slated for June 9-12 in Bend, Oregon.
In addition the iPad giveaway, organizers are offering special incentives for seniors who complete the registration process early. Athletes who sign up before February 1 will pay only $25 for their games fee. Between February 1 and May 1, the price will be $30, and after May 1, it will be $35.
“This is a great opportunity for participants to save a little money while making sure a Bend trip is on their agenda this spring,” explained Kevney Dugan, Visit Bend’s director of sales & sports development.
The Oregon Senior Games are designed for athletes ages 50 and older, offering a wide variety of sports including shuffleboard, golf, pickleball, basketball, track & field, swimming, and more. The 2016 Oregon Senior Games will include 17 different sports.
Bend’s second annual Oregon Senior Games in 2015 brought more than 600 athletes from across the U.S. The most seasoned competitor was 92-year-old Florence Latter, and two athletes traveled all the way from Boston, Massachusetts to compete in Bend.
“We’re thrilled to host the Oregon Senior Games in Bend again this year,” explained Kevney Dugan, Visit Bend’s Director of Sales & Sports Development. “Bend is the ultimate outdoor playground, and this event is an excellent opportunity to showcase the city to a new group of athletes and recreation enthusiasts.”
Athletes can register and find more information at www.oregonseniorgames.com
