Aug 20 – 24 Sporting Event for Senior Veterans

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Aug 20 – 24 Sporting Event for Senior Veterans

Some 600 “golden age” veterans from across the country meet in Indianapolis to compete in the largest sports and recreational competition for senior veterans August 20-24. It’s the 22nd National Veterans Golden Age Games, co-sponsored by VA, Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) and the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and hosted by the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical.

Golden Age Games competitions are open to all U.S. military veterans age 55 or older who receive care at a VA medical facility. The games offer competition in ambulatory, visually-impaired and wheelchair divisions, according to age.

Events include swimming, bicycling, bowling, croquet, air rifle, golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, discus and shot put. The Games are designed to improve the quality of life for all older veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities.

For a number of events, the games will serve as a qualifying competition for participating in the 2009 National Senior Games in San Francisco.

The National Senior Games is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee. For more information on the Golden Age Games, look online at www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov