South Dakota Senior Games

Association (SDSGA)

 

In 1984, the Division of Adult Services and Aging of the South Dakota Department of Social Services, established the South Dakota Senior Games to encourage seniors to become involved in physical exercise.  The games have served as a significant motivation for thousands of seniors over the age of 50 to engage in physical activity.

Senior participants from across the state form the Senior Games Board of Directors.  The Board establishes rules and regulations, and establishes a means for financing and developing local city games.  They also were empowered to appoint an Executive Director to carry out the mandates of the Board.

In 1997, the South Dakota Senior Games qualified as an exempt organization under Section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

GOALS and OBJECTIVES:

The South Dakota Senior Games are committed to the improvement of a health by encouraging seniors to be physically and mentally active at the highest possible level.

Short Term Goals:

    l. To annually hold statewide competitions and events to promote physical activity for seniors 50 years and older.

    2. To provide technical assistance and support to “local” games to encourage participation throughout the state.

    3. To provide social events where friendships are developed and enhanced.

    4. To involve communities to assist in the events.

Long Term Goals:

    1. To maintain public awareness about the need for a healthy and active life using the media and other publicity methods.

    2. To encourage health and fitness for seniors through involvement in daily exercise, a changing attitude towards a healthier life style, and increasing social involvement in the community, friends and family.

    3. To provide opportunities for seniors to meet sanctioning qualifications for national competition.

 The SDSGA meets twice a year (April and October) as a Board of Directors in Chamberlain, SD, to ensure that the games continue in this spirit.

 OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2009-2010):

President                     Audrey Kempf (Woonsocket)

Vice President            Bernie Schuurmans (Madison)

Secretary                     Patrick Kane (Sioux Falls)

Treasurer                     Howard Bich (Sioux Falls)        

Executive Director    Al Weisbecker (Madison) 

 

Ginny Anderson (Pierre)

 

 

Lloyd Kempf (Woonsocket)

 

Vern Anthony (Rapid City)

 

Clarence Kieffer (Sioux Falls)                       

Lee Anthony (Rapid City)

 

Roger Nelson (Brookings)

 

Tom  Appletoft (Aberdeen) 

 

William, “Bill” Regynski (Pierre)                

Ron Catlin (Pierre) 

 

 

Dr. Steve Schroeder, M.D. (Miller)

 

Alice Claggett (Mitchell)

 

 

Rev. Lee Stadem (Rapid City)

 

Patricia Entringer (Coleman)

 

Lovell Wheeler (Sioux Falls)  

 

Dr. Thom Flamboe (Aberdeen)

 

Phyllis Wheeler (Sioux Falls)                                                                                                

Elaine Goldhammer (Mitchell)

 

Howard J. Woodard (Brookings)

 

Jerald Hargis (Spearfish)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Any Questions or comments can be directed to:

South Dakota Senior Games Association

Al Weisbecker, Executive Director
Phone: 605-427-2218     Cell: 605-321-9316

Email: letsplay@iw.net