Media Only Contact: MosesAlexander Greene, (202) 673-7684
Registration for the 25th Annual DC Golden Olympics is underway and continues until April 25, 2008. The yearly competition, hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in partnership with the DC Office on Aging, showcases the athletic prowess of District residents ages 50 and above.
A registration form is included with this news release. Participants can also obtain a registration form online at DPR’s website, dpr.dc.gov, or by visiting any of the registration sites throughout the District:
| Registration Site |
Address |
| Emery Recreation Center |
5701 Georgia Avenue NW |
| Fort Stevens Senior Recreation Center |
1327 Van Buren Street, NW |
| Fort Davis Recreation Center |
1400 41st Place, SE |
| Kennedy Recreation Center |
1401 7th St., NW |
| Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation Center |
4300 Anacostia Ave., NE |
| Lamond Recreation Center |
20 Tuckerman Street, NE |
| Senior Services Division Office |
1480 Girard Street, NW |
| Theodore R. Hagans Jr. Cultural Center |
3102 Ft. Lincoln Drive, NE |
“The amazing participants who yearly compete in the Golden Olympics embody a passion for living and a commitment to physical fitness that encourages us all,” said Clark E. Ray, director of DPR. “This event is one of our agency’s signature events and our city looks forward to celebrating with the hundreds of District residents who will participate in this year’s competition.”
The opening ceremony for the four, fun-filled days of athletic competition, sports tournaments and health education exhibits will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 11 am at the Emery Recreation Center; the closing ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 4:30 pm at the Fort Stevens Recreation Center. Golden Olympics events include archery, basketball, billiards, bowling, golf, horseshoe pitching, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and track and field.
A schedule of events for the games and additional information will be made available on DPR’s website.
For More Information: To register or volunteer for the 25th Annual DC Golden Olympics or learn more about DPR’s Senior Services division, please call (202) 671-0335, or select from the following link to download a Golden Olympics registration form.