TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) -- As Olympic athletes from around the world prepare to showcase their talents in Sochi, Russia, many local athletes are also preparing for their time to compete. Registration is now open for the 2014 Capitol City Senior Games. This is an Olympic-style competition for athletes age 50 and older.
Online registration is available here.
Registration costs $15 for the first event and $3 for each additional event. A one-time venue fee will also be added to registrations for archery, bowling and golf. Registration is open through one week prior to the selected event.
The sports included in the Senior Games are (in alphabetical order) archery, basketball shooting, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, powerlifting, racquetball, road race (running), swimming, table tennis, tennis and track and field.
If you're interested in competing but fear you're a little rusty, there are training opportunities available for every sport. The Capital City Senior Games will take place from Saturday, March 8, through Monday, March 17, at various sites in the greater Tallahassee area.
A welcome reception will be held for athletes, their families, volunteers and supporters on Thursday, March 13, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 North Monroe Street. Free valet parking will be available.
Competing in the Capital City Senior Games is the first step toward competing at the state level and beyond. Florida residents must qualify for the Florida International Senior Games and State Championships by competing at one of the 18 Florida local senior games. Out-of-state athletes are not required to qualify. The Florida International Senior Games and State Championships is a qualifier for the 2015 National Senior Games, which will be held in Minneapolis, Minn., in summer 2015.
