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The 2009 Summer National Senior Games, presented by Humana, are coming to the San Francisco Bay Area (Palo Alto, CA) August 1 - 15, 2009. |
Mission Statement Good Life Games, Inc is a non-profit organization that promotes healthy lifestyles and encourages adults 50+ to enhance the value and vitality of their lives through athletic and recreational competition, social events, volunteerism and other activities.
History The non-profit organization Good Life Games Inc. was founded in 1979 and since its conception the Games have grown tremendously. This organization encourages adults fifty and over to continue an energetic and active way of life. The belief that life stops after age fifty is totally absurd to the men and women of Good Life Games Inc. Their mission is to promote healthy lifestyles not only by diet but physical and mental stimulation. Easier said than done? Not at all, there are lots of events like recreational sports teams, socials, and dances. The Games are well known throughout Pinellas County and take place in spring of each year. Athletes compete in over forty events over a period of time. The events of competition include Pickjleball, Basketball (male and female teams), Biking, Swimming, Tennis, Bowling, Track and Field, only to name a few. The winners from each event qualify to display their superb athletic ability at the Florida State Games. The number of entries for the Games increases immensely each year, as the games are not only challenging but also fun and exciting.
Good Life Games
2008 marks the 29th anniversary year of the Good Life Games in Pinellas County . Competitive games for senior adults were initiated and produced by the Clearwater Recreation Department 1979-84 as a one-day track and field meet. From 1984-1998, the Games were expanded into a 9-day celebration under the management and sponsorship of Barnett Bank as a community relations program. 2008 marks the 29th anniversary year of the Good Life Games in Pinellas County . Competitive games for senior adults were initiated and produced by the Clearwater Recreation Department 1979-84 as a one-day track and field meet. From 1984-1998, the Games were expanded into a 9-day celebration under the management and sponsorship of Barnett Bank as a community relations program. Following the merger of Barnett Bank with NationsBank, Good Life Games, Inc. was established on July 20, 1998. GLG became a not for- profit 501 (c)(3) organization in 1999 and a Registered Florida Charity CH22531 in 2007. The current Board of Trustees is composed of men and women with individual responsibility for determining the vision and future of the Good Life Games and fundraising. Trustees oversee the Board of Directors who produce the games. Positions on the Board of Directors include:
The Good Life Games Office is located in The L ong Center , 1501 Belcher Road, Clearwater FL 33765; Phone: (727) 230-3776 The current Board of Trustees is composed of men and women with individual responsibility for determining the vision and future of the Good Life Games and fundraising. Trustees oversee the Board of Directors who produce the games. Positions on this board include: Events, Hospitality, Volunteer Development, Office Administration, Website Development, Treasury, Game History, Photography, Materials Distribution, Medical Coordination, Media/Sports Information, Special Events, Presentations, Registration and Year Around Training. Offices are located at The Long Center, 1501 Belcher Road, Clearwater FL 33765 ; (727) 230-3776 Good Life Games events are scheduled March 1st through April 27th, 2008. A countywide public/private partnership of cities, centers, agencies, organizations and clubs, media and corporate sponsors, and volunteers join together physically and financially to present the events. Over 50 athletic competitions and recreational games for individuals and teams are offered throughout Pinellas County for 2,000+ adults aged 50-90 competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in dozens of divisions. Currently 70 percent of athletes are 50-69 years of age, and 75 percent are males. Over 80 Florida cities and 20 states are represented each year. With the maturing of Baby Boomers, and the coming of age of Title IX female athletes Good Life Games is actively pursuing dynamic growth. Events offer something for every interest and level of “personal best”— from intense competitions like Track and Field, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, and Cycling, to the mental challenges of Senior Smarts, and Mahjong. The Good Life Games qualify participants finishing in first through fifth place in each age division in 14 events for the Florida Senior Games Championship where the top two winners may advance to the National Senior Games held every two years. The 2009 National Senior Games be held in Palo Alto, CA, from August 1st - 15th, 2009. The Good Life Games is proud to qualify an impressive number of athletes for state and national recognition. |
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