Northern Virginia SENIOR OLYMPICS
P.O. Box 2089, Merrifield, VA  22116
703-228-3600, ext. 9996     web site:  www.novaseniorolympics.com  
Sponsored by Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church;
Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William

For Immediate Release  5-07
Contact: Judy Massabny, 703-228-4721

     The  Northern Virginia Senior Olympics will celebrate its 25th anniversary, Sept. 15-27.  Opening day ceremonies, Sat., Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. will be followed by track and field events  at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. A mini health fair will also be held on opening day from 9 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Virginia Hospital Center.  
      Over 20 events will take place at various venues throughout the sponsoring jurisdictions which include the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. Participants must be 50 years of age and live in one of the sponsoring jurisdictions.
     In addition to track and field, other events include  swimming, bowling, tennis, table tennis, golf,  miniature golf, pickleball,  eight ball pool, board games, card games, bait casting, Frisbee throw, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball, basketball free throw, team line dancing, softball hit and throw and yo-yo tricks.  
     Registration is $10 which includes one event ; additional events are $1. Registration forms are  available at senior centers or by calling 703-228-3600, ext. 9996 . They can also be downloaded from the website at  www.novaseniorolympics.com  . Registration deadline is Sept. 1.
Additional NVSO sponsors are Goodwin House Incorporated,  Greenspring Retirement Community, Sunrise Senior Living, BB&T and Debbie Miller, McEnearney & Associates Realtors.