2008 STATE GAMES SCHEDULE

MITCHELL, SD

September 4 (Thursday) - 7 (Sunday)

Events will qualify for the 2009 National Senior Games (San Francisco)

Games are open to all Seniors 50 years and older from any state      

Early Registration fee of $20 postmarked by August 26 with application form  ( 2008 Registration Form - printable .pdf format). 

On-site registration fee of $25 is due with application at the James Valley Community Center on day of the games.

To obtain a paper application by postal service mail contact:

Al Weisbecker
317 N Union Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
Phone: 605-427-2218 Email: letsplay@iw.net

Access a list of Motels and Campgrounds ( .doc format) in Mitchell

Access a Map for Event Location  ( .pdf format) in Mitchell

Thursday, September 4

8:30 A.M. - 8: 00 P.M. Registration packet pick-up and information at Event Headquarters James Valley Community Center 300 West 1st Ave.

8:00 A.M. Golf Lake View Municipal Golf Course 3300 N. Ohlman St. (9 Holes and 18 Holes single or 4 man/women 18 Holes team event)

8:30 A.M. Shuffleboard Corn Palace 604 N. Main St. (Players will not be eligible to participate if check-in is not accomplished on time)

          8:15   Mandatory check-in time for Singles players of ages 70+

10:15   Mandatory check-in time for Singles players of ages 50-69

12:30   Mandatory check-in time for Doubles players of all ages

9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. Disc Golf  (9 holes)  Kiwanis-Woodlot Park  Indian Village Rd.

9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Bean Bag Toss Corn Palace 604 North Main St.

1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Swimming Mitchell Middle School  800 West 10th Ave.   

1:00 - 50 Yd Freestyle

1:15 - 100 Yd Breaststroke

1:30 - 200 Yd Backstroke

2:00 - 50 Yd Backstroke

2:15 - 100 Yd Freestyle

2:30 - 200 Yd Breaststroke

3:00 - 50 Yd Breaststroke

3:15 - 100 Yd Backstroke

3:30 - 200 Yd Freestyle

3:45 - 50 Yd Butterfly

4:00 – 400 Yd Individual Relay

1:00 P.M. 8 Ball Pool  James Valley Community Center  300 West 1st St.

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Jump Rope Corn Palace 604 North Main St.

4:00 P.M. Bowling (Mixed Doubles only)  Village Bowl 1500 North Duff St.

6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Table Tennis Mitchell Recreation Center 1300 N. Main St.

6:00 - Singles ages 70+

6:45 - Singles ages 50-69

7:30 - Doubles all ages

8:00 - Mixed Doubles all ages

Friday, September 5

9:00 A.M. - 3: 00 PM Registration packet pick-up and information at Event Headquarters James Valley Community Center 300 West 1st Ave.

7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. Cycling Lake Mitchell - Public Beach North Herman Dr.

7:00     5 K time trial

7:30   10 K time trial

8:30   20 K time trial

10:00 A.M. Bowling (Singles) - Village Bowl 1500 North Duff St.       (Awards to follow)

12:00 P.M. Lunch (Free)Soup and Sandwich (Guests $2.75) James Valley Community Center 300 West 1st Ave.

  1:00 P.M. Bowling (Doubles) Village Bowl 1500 North Duff St.     (Awards, cookies, and drink to follow)

  1:00 P.M. - 5: 00 P.M. Horseshoes Munroe Park West 11th St. and N. Edmunds St.

  1:00 P.M. Tennis Hitchcock Park South Foster St. and E. Hanson St.

  1:00 P.M. Badminton Recreational Center 1300 North Main St.

  3:00 P.M. Volleyball Dakota Wesleyan University Gym 1200 West University St.

  2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.  Track and Field Events Joe Quintal Field 501 East 11th St.

2:00 Pole Vault 

2:00 - 5:00 P.M. High Jump and Hammer Throw (may participate today or Saturday)

3:00   400 m Run

3:30 1500 m Race Walk

4:00 1500 m Run

4:30   400 m Race Walk

7:00 P.M. Banquet Dakota Wesleyan University  1200 West University Banquet Room in Rollins Campus Center

Saturday, September 6

7:00 A.M. - 4: 00 P.M. Registration packet pick-up and information at Event Headquarters James Valley Community Center 300 West 1st Ave.

7:00 A.M.     5000 m Road Race (Men and Women together)  Patton-Young Park 1100 Block of West Cedar St.

7:00 - 12:00 P.M. Track and Field Events Joe Quintal Field 501 East 11th St. (Please report at the scheduled time to be eligible)

7:00 A.M.  5000 m Race Walk (Men and Women all ages)

	8:00 A.M.	9:00 A.M.	10:00 A.M.	10:15 A.M.	12:00 P.M.	12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Men 50-59	Discus	Shot Put	Javelin	Softball Throw	Long Jump
Men 60-69	Shot Put	Javelin	Softball Throw	Long Jump	Discus
Men 70-79	Javelin	Softball Throw	Long Jump	Discus	Shot Put
Men 80-+	Softball Throw	Long Jump	Discus	Shot Put	Javelin
All Women	Long Jump	Discus	Shot Put	Javelin	Softball Throw
All Men/Women	High Jump (con’t)	High Jump (con’t)	High Jump (con’t)	High Jump (con’t)	Triple Jump	Hammer Throw (con’t)

Order for the following Track events: Women then Men - Oldest to Youngest

10:30 A.M.      50 m Run

11:00 A.M.    100 m Run

11:20 A.M.    800 m Run

11:45 A.M.    800 m Race Walk

12:00 P.M.   200 m Run

12:15 P.M.    4 x 100 m Relay Run

        Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of each event    

8:00 A.M. Tennis (continued if needed) Hitchcock Park S. Foster St. and E. Hanson St.

9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Basketball (Free Throws and Field Goals) Mitchell High School 920 North Capital St.

12:00 - 2:00 P.M. Picnic Lunch (free with registration, $5 for guests) Joe Quintal Field 501 East 11th St.

2:00 P.M. Basketball (3 x 3 Team) Mitchell High School 920 North Capital St.

2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Racquetball Recreation Center 1300 N. Main Ave.

4:00 P.M. Softball Team Games Cadwell Softball Complex W. 15th Ave. and N. Minnesota St.

Sunday, September 7

Check in at Site - Event Headquarters open 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

10:00 A.M. Archery Davison County 4-H Bldg. 3220 West Havens Ave.

10:00 A.M. Softball (continued) Cadwell Softball Complex   W. 15th Ave. and N. Minnesota St.

11:00 A.M. Refreshments - Watermelon feed Cadwell Softball Complex W. 15th Ave. and N. Minnesota St.

See you at the next year's local games at various cities in SD!

The 2009 S.D. State Games will be held in Watertown, SD