The 2018 Westmoreland County Senior Games will take place May 1-11, at Mammoth Park and several other central Westmoreland area locations.

Any person 50 years of age or older is eligible to participate in any of the 32 events. Westmoreland County residency is not required to participate in the events. Registration for the Senior Games costs $10. All preregistered participants will receive a Senior Games T-shirt, and a free picnic lunch will be provided for athletes at Mammoth Park on Thursday, May 3, and Monday, May 7.

A few of the events include high and low impact activities, such as bocce, bowling, canoeing, cycling, darts, golf, horseshoes, running, shuffleboard and swimming. Many of the events will divide athletes into age brackets: 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and 90- plus. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each event and age bracket. There is also an Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 11, honoring the year’s sportsmen and women as voted on by the athletes.

For over 30 years, the slogan of the Westmoreland County Senior Games has been “Bring a Friend for Fun and Fitness.” The Senior Games are more about fun and fitness than serious competition, and one does not have to be a super athlete to participate. Most of the participants come for the camaraderie of the games and enjoy competing with friends and meeting new people. The ultimate goal of the games is to encourage an active lifestyle and continued participation in recreational activities beyond age 50.

The Westmoreland County Senior Games are sponsored by UPMC For Life, Cloverleaf Communities, Greensburg Care Center, Gulisek Construction, Harmon House/Amber House, The Health Insurance Store, Senior Helpers, SuperValu and Westmoreland Manor.

To request a registration booklet, call the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation at 724-830-3950, or download one online by visiting the County Parks website at www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks.