National Senior Games

Sat-Sun, July 20-21, 2013 at Sims Park in Euclid, Ohio
Disc golf singles tournament

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Boomers Become Part of Disc Golf History - 2013 National Senior Games (Senior Olympics) Disc golf will be o ... more

Boomers Become Part of Disc Golf History - 2013 National Senior Games (Senior Olympics)

Disc golf will be offered at the 2013 National Senior Games (formerly Senior Olympics) in Cleveland on July 20th and 21st. The Senior Games were established for athletes that are 50 and older the year of the event. The divisions are in five year incrementsâ€¦ 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, etc. and are offered for both men and women.

As a first time event, disc golf will be offered as a demonstration sport. The future of disc golfâ€™s involvement and full recognition into the National Senior Games will depend upon how disc golf is represented and accepted in this trial run. Once disc golf becomes a Senior Games sport, players will need to qualify through their respective State Senior Games in their qualifying years making 2013 a unique opportunity to participate without prequalification. Minneapolis will be hosting the 2015 games and will be closely watching the turn out and quality of the competition levels.

Players must pre-register on line ( nsga.com ) or by mail (Add $10 if paying by mail). Registration closes May 1st. The registration fee will be $100 per player with an early-bird special of $75 is paid before January 31st. PDGA membership not required to participate.

The disc golf competition will occur at Sims Park in Euclid and Veterans Park in Parma over the two day competition (July 20 th and 21st). They are both quality 18-hole disc golf courses located 15 minutes from the Athletes Village in downtown Cleveland. More courses will be added if demand requires it

Also, as part of growing the sport, disc golf will be given opportunities to showcase our sport to the other athletes in the Athletes Village and at the courses through clinics and demonstrations. Players are encouraged to partake in the Athletic Village events during the week of full competition. What a great opportunity to reach other serious, senior athletes and grow the sport.

For more information and to register, go to â€˜nsga.comâ€™. less

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eric wernet June 13, 2013 at 4:49pm

Any further word on numbers? Euclid Parks and Rec director would like some additional info please. Thanks!

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Larry Jennings June 15, 2013 at 9:43pm

http://www.nsga.com/media/documents/participant-reports/disc-golf.pdf but note the disclaimer: ***Changes after June 10, 2013 will not be reflected in this report*** - Bill Griffith may have more info...

eric wernet June 16, 2013 at 8:48am

thanks Larry.

Don Glaser May 28, 2013 at 11:46pm

Anyone still wanting to register for the Senior Olympics, I just spoke with Jay at the National S O and he is extending registration because disc golf is a demonstration sport this year. To register, you have to call Jay at 225-706-5105. He said you can register for at least another week or more. Don't wait and get left out of this unique opportunity!

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Bill Griffith April 27, 2013 at 7:25pm

Larry, At the latest count, there are a little over 50 players registered. Registration ends May 1. I doubt that we will exceed 72 , so I don't see us needing both courses at the same time. In that case, we would go with the original schedule og Parma on Saturday and Sims on Sunday.
Mike, Thanks for volunteering. I am not sure what is going on with the NSG website. I had the same problem. After registration closes May 1st, we'll know how big the field will be. After that we'll have another planning meeting at work out the rest of the details.

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Larry Jennings April 26, 2013 at 11:36pm

According to the schedule, we're playing Parma the first day, and Euclid the second day. Is this etched in stone? It might make a difference where I get a hotel room... or rooms! Thanks!

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eric wernet April 27, 2013 at 9:43am

Yes, this is the way it is playing out.

Mike Broda April 26, 2013 at 3:50pm

I signed up as a voulenteer but do not see a disc golf section. Any help would be great.

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Mike Broda April 26, 2013 at 9:15am

To those wanting to help you will need a special code to select the disc golf events. I contacted Lauren, her number was attached to verification. Email from Nsga.com she has to issue a special code to your account. Thanks

Sharon Jenkins April 26, 2013 at 10:13am

Thanks for sharing. May 1st is the last day to register for the Senior gams. It's an ALL AMATURE compitition coming here to the Cleveland area. Playing two courses. Parma and Euclid.

Sharon Jenkins April 26, 2013 at 10:13am

games

eric wernet April 27, 2013 at 9:44am

Kind of all amatuer event. I believe the wording was "not making your living from" playing. Which at this level, pretty much means anyone.

Bill Griffith March 28, 2013 at 2:02am

As of March 1st there were 37 registered. I should be getting an update in the next week for March registrations. We don't get a breakdown but if it runs like the Ohio Senior Games and the US Masters, it will be top heavy from younger to older divisions.

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Larry Jennings March 27, 2013 at 3:30am

Bill, Eric, or anyone else - do you have any kind of breakdown on the number of registrants (by age group) so far? Just curious...

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eric wernet March 26, 2013 at 10:10pm

I've got nothing. I don't think we were getting any kind of numbers until May. Bill might have an actual answer though.

Bill Griffith January 27, 2013 at 10:49pm

Update on NSG. This will be a PDGA 'XC' tier sanctioned event... trophy only.

The definition for a 'pro player' for the NSG is someone who makes enough money from their winning to support themselves. Disc golf is different from most sports in that there is not enough money in our events for anyone to support themselves The very top players barely win enough to support their disc golf habit.

If we get sufficient turnout, disc golf could be given full sport status. At th ... more

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Marc Theodore January 22, 2013 at 12:30am

Just signed up!

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eric wernet January 21, 2013 at 6:51pm

Very nice Marc!

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eric wernet June 13, 2013 at 4:49pm

Don Glaser May 28, 2013 at 11:46pm

Bill Griffith April 27, 2013 at 7:25pm

Larry Jennings April 26, 2013 at 11:36pm

Mike Broda April 26, 2013 at 3:50pm

Bill Griffith March 28, 2013 at 2:02am

Larry Jennings March 27, 2013 at 3:30am

Bill Griffith January 27, 2013 at 10:49pm

Marc Theodore January 22, 2013 at 12:30am