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, as well as maintain physical exercise. The games have served as a very significant motivation for hundreds of seniors, over the age of 50 to engage in physical activity as they prepare to participate in local and statewide events.
A Senior Games Board of Directors is made-up of senior participants from across the state. The board establishes rules and regulations for the various events, and establishes a means for financing and developing local 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 and to maintain their health at the highest possible level.
Short Term Goals:
l. To annually hold statewide competition for persons 50 years and older.
2. To provide technical assistance and support to “local” games to encourage participation through out the state.
3. To provide a social event where fellowship and friendships are developed and enhanced.
4. To involve community volunteers 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. Encourage health and fitness for seniors through involvement in daily exercise, a changing attitude towards a healthier life style, or increasing social involvement in the community, friends and family.
3. Maintain the requirements that are needed 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 (2007-2008):
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) Lee Anthony (Rapid City)
Vern Anthony (Rapid City) Tom Appletoft (Aberdeen)
Dr. Al Brevik (Yankton) Ron Catlin (Pierre)
Alice Claggett (Mitchell) Elaine Goldhammer (Mitchell)
Jerard Hargis (Spearfish) Lloyd Kempf (Woonsocket)
Clarence Kieffer (Sioux Falls) Roger Nelson (Brookings)
William, “Bill” Regynski (Pierre) Rev. Lee Stadem (Rapid City)
Phyllis Wheeler (Sioux Falls) Lovell Wheeler (Sioux Falls)
Howard Woodard (Brookings)
Any Questions or comments can be directed to:
Al
Weisbecker, Executive Director
Phone:
605-427-2218
Cell: 605-321-9316
Email: letsplay@iw.net