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In the spirit of the Olympic Ideal, I pledge:
To Abide by the Rules of these Games,
To Respect the Officials that apply them,
To be Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat,
I am proud to be a Senior Games Athlete.

2017 Bay Area Senior Games

Schedule of Events

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2017 Bay Area Senior Games Schedule of Events

Dear Athletes and Friends

The 2017 Bay Area Senior Games are in the Record Book (with a few exceptions)

Note: Badminton and Feats of Strength occur in June – table tennis and cycling in the fall.

First congratulations to all the competitors, teams, individuals, volunteers, staff, facilities directors, friends, families, and spectators and cheering sections.

We all had a great time. Results have been posted and we continue to get photos of happy athletes - see www.bayareaseniorgames.org


The BOX SCORE

Events Completed:

  • Triathlon
  • Pickle ball
  • Racquetball
  • Archery
  • Water Polo
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Basketball
  • 5 K Run
  • Track & Field

June:

  • Feats of Strength
  • Badminton

Fall:

  • Table Tennis
  • Cycling

And very special thanks and recognition to the City of Palo Alto Community Services Department and Soda Aquatic Center who stepped in and helped us to find venues for water polo, swimming, track & field and soccer.

As always, thanks to our great sponsors and supporters – City of Palo Alto, Sports Basement, Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee, San Mateo Community College District, 23andMe, Asset Management and numerous volunteers!

And thanks to all our Sports Commissioners who make sure that we provide the best competitive conditions possible!

A few items of note:

Two National Swimming records and 7 Pacific Swimming Records were set on May 21 at Rinconada Pool in Palo Alto.

23 Soccer teams – including 5 teams in the age 70 Plus division competed! Due to a change in venue and date, many teams had to pass for 2017 but the 2018 BASG Soccer Tournament is confirmed for May 19 and May 20.

Photos: We are happy to show many of the photos and slide shows that are being posted – thanks to athletes and volunteer coordinator Bob Weder – who was often seen lying on the ground with a long lens to get the best possible shot. even when the pool deck was soaked from swimmers here is the link: http://www.bayareaseniorgames.org/photo_gallery

Also, many of you have sent us photos and those are posted as well – look at sport landing page and you will find the photos.

Finally, we continue to discuss the feasibility of organizing some additional fall competitions – in Track and Field, Soccer and Pickle ball. So stay tuned, as the decision will be made based on availability of venues! As I mentioned to many who asked, the issue is raising enough money to bridge the gap between athlete fees and the cost of producing the games. Looking for $20,000 –any ideas? Crowd funding? Other sponsors?

In the meantime, best to all. Have a wonderful summer… let’s all keep playing.

In the Spirit of the Senior Games,


Chair, California Senior Games Association
2017 Bay Area Senior Games Chair
1960 Olympian – USA