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Training Program For the Senior Olympics
 
We are very excited about announcing a new program for the Iowa Senior Olympics. We have joined forces with the YMCA of Greater Des Moines and Mercy Medical Centers on new project which is designed to benefit any adult 50 and over. The Iowa Senior Olympic Games is entering our 24th year of providing an opportunity for “not so seniors” to test themselves athletically while having a great social experience. Both, the very serious competitor and the person who is competing for the good experience, have been able to benefit and enjoy the Games.
 
Many people each year have asked us, “Where can I get a coach to help me? or Where is there a place I can train to make improvements?” This program came together through the shared vision of the YMCA, Mercy and the Iowa Senior Olympics to provide training opportunities for just such individuals.   The opening of the beautiful new Healthy Living Center in Clive brought the people, ideas and facilities together to make it work.  
 
I knew several of the YMCA people who are involved in this training program prior to getting the programs started. I have met the others through the development process. After coaching Track & Field at Iowa State University for 30 years I know what it takes to train and make improvements. I can definitely tell you that if you take part in this program you will receive outstanding guidance and coaching. You will also have the facilities necessary to set up a solid training program that will provide better performances in your chosen sport. This is a program that very few people have the opportunity to take advantage of. It will help anyone with motivation and results. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to make big improvements and wants to compete at a higher level. 
 
If you take part in any of these programs you will receive a free registration for the 2010 Iowa Senior Olympic Games.
 
There are health screening options, plus training programs in: Swimming; Basketball; Track & Field; Road Racing and Golf. Information is listed below. If you have any further questions you may contact Trina Radske-Suchan at (515) 645-3342 or trina.radskesuchan@dmymca.org.    You can also check their website: www.healthydm.com
 
(Note:  You may joing the program at any time during the 12 week period)
Iowa Senior Olympic Games
Executive Director
(515)633-5011 office
(515)460-5836 cell
 
Pre and Post Comprehensive Health Screening
Conducted by Mercy medical professionals
Pre health screens on April 20th from 7:00-9:00 am
Call to make your appointment 247-4310
Discounted cost for Sr. Olympic Participants:
·          $20 member pre screen; $40 for both pre and post screens
·          $50 non-member pre screen; $100 for both pre and post screens
Stable and Strong Group Training Program
Work on general strength and conditioning, flexibility and stability.
Each class will have a cardio component and is meant to be fun and energizing!
Location: Waukee Family YMCA
When: Tuesday and Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm
Contact: Bev Lund, 987-9996
Cost: Free with YMCA membership
 
 
Iowa Senior Olympics Sport Specific Training Programs
·          Join a training program and the Iowa Senior Olympics Game registration fee is waived!
 
YMCA/Senior Olympics
Basketball Training Program
 
Need practice time for your teams or time to improve your individual basketball skills?  Want to get some help with your shot, dribble, or learn a new play for your team?  Register now for the Senior Olympics Basketball program located at the new Waukee Family YMCA!  In this 12-week basketball program leading up to the Senior Olympics competition in June, we will have gym time available and an instructor to help develop basketball fundamentals.  What a great opportunity to enhance your game and rise above the rest!
DAY:                       Thursdays
DATES:                  March 25th – June 10th
(Pre-Competition events June 3rd/10th)
TIME:                      1:15 – 2:15 pm (Instruction)
2:15 – 3:30 pm (Open Gym)
FEE:                       $20 YMCA Members
$40 Non-Members
12 week package valued at $150!
CONTACT:            Joel Goetsch @ 515-868-0510
 
 
YMCA/Senior Olympics
SwimFit Program
The YMCA SwimFit program welcomes Iowa Senior Olympic participants to join and train for the Sr. Olympics in June. This program offers active support for improving performance and for a healthy lifestyle!
We offer the YMCA SwimFit program at the Ankeny Family YMCA, YMCA Healthy Living Center, South Suburban YMCA, Walnut Creek YMCA, and Waukee YMCA Branches. Enrollment in this program includes practice options at multiple branches.
The YMCA SwimFit program will be a structured workout lead by a coach on deck. The program will focus on the fitness swimmer but also allowing the opportunity for the competitive swimmer to participate and receive instruction and training tips. This program is for YMCA members. 
DATE:                     Session 1 – March, April                                   
                                Session 2 - May, June, July
                                Session 3 – August, September, October
                                Session 4 – November, December, January               
TIME:                     Varies Days and Times at 5 branches (see schedule)
FEE:                       $75.00
12 week package valued at $150!
CONTACT:            Sara Roberts @ 515-868-0509
 
YMCA/Senior Olympics
Jumps and Sprint Training Program
Would you like to learn to run faster and jump higher? Register for the YMCA Sprint and Jump training program for Senior Olympic participants.   This 12 week training program starts March 23rd and will include dynamic warm-up, sprint drills, as well as high jump and long jump training instructed by former collegiate track and field athletes and coaches.   Tim Suchan was 7th at the US Olympic Trials in the high jump (7-5 ¼) in 1996 and coached jumps at the University of Kansas. Trina Radske-Suchan was a 3x All American at Iowa Stateand Canadian Olympic Trials finalist in the long jump. She was also a national qualifier in the sprints.   With their practical expertise, you will learn new skills whether you are a beginner or a veteran. Sessions will be held at the Y-HLC and a local track TBA. Let’s help you to improve your personal best.   Join now! 
DAY:                       Tuesdays
DATE:                     March 23rd – June 8th
TIME:                     10:00 am – 11:15 am
FEE:                       $150 members
                                $240 non-members
12 week package valued at $360!
CONTACT:            Tim Suchan @ 515-689-5867
 
Iowa Senior Olympics
Road Race Training Program Package
Have you aspired to finish a 5 or 10k? Are you an accomplished runner and want to compete against others in your age group in the Iowa Senior Olympics? Would you like to set a new personal record? This Road Race Training Package is designed for you! You will receive a custom training program based on your current ability and time goals. Strength workouts and informational sessions will be held once a week. Injury prevention, injury screens, emails and online support will be provided to help keep you focused and answer any of your questions or concerns. Coaching and support will be provided by Andrew Salgado ACE and ACSM certified personal trainer. Let the YMCA help you achieve top running form for the 2010 Iowa Senior Olympics!  
 
DAY:                       Wednesdays
DATE:                     March 24th – June 9th
TIME:                     10:00 am – 11:00 am
FEE:                       $25 members
                                $50 non-members
12 week package valued at $250!
CONTACT:            Andrew Salgado @ 515-645-3357
 
YMCA/Senior Olympics
Golf Training Program
Would you like to lower your golf scores? Has an injury or loss in flexibility made it difficult to play as much golf as you would like? This 12-week training program will improve your strength and flexibility as well as help you avoid injury! It will also give you a chance to compete against other seniors in the Senior Olympics! This 12-week program will consist of six weight resistance and flexibility training sessions at the Healthy Living Center YMCA as well as five sessions of swing instruction at a driving range with former collegiate golfer and certified coach Derek Hannah and one round at Jester Park Golf Course. You will take home a summary of each workout as well as a better swing!                                                        
DAY:                       Wednesdays
DATE:                     March 24th – June 9th
TIME:                     10:00 am – noon
FEE:                       $240 members
                                $350 non-members
12 week package valued over $500!
CONTACT:            Derek Hannah @ 515-224-9901 ext 242
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Iowa Senior Olympics Newsletter: Volume I #1
This will be the 24th year of the Iowa Senior Olympic Games. Thousands of participants have come to West Des Moines to compete in over twenty sports and activities. Some competitors are working to qualify for, and represent Iowa, in the National and World Senior Olympics. A larger group of participants are looking for a way to test themselves physically and mentally while having the opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of other active Seniors. By the end of the Championships athletes have pushed themselves to be their best, friendships have been made, goals have been set for the future and over 1,500 Gold, Silver or Bronze medals have been awarded for the championships. We are dedicated to continuing a great Senior Olympic Games in 2010 while also expanding the opportunities and education of Health, Fitness, Wellness and Training throughout the year. One of the tools we want to use to reach these goals, spread the awareness of the Iowa Senior Olympics and inform you is with a Newsletter. We will be e-mailing a Newsletter to you at least once a month. It will also be posted on our website: http://iowaseniorolympics.org If you have a friend who should be receiving this Newsletter please send us their e-mail address to lynns@wdmcs.org
Some, but not all, of the items you can expect in the Newsletter include:
·         Information about the 2010 Iowa Senior Olympic Games. Including events, schedules and registration.
·         News about the National Senior Olympics.
·         Training tips for events at the Senior Olympics
·         New items to look for.
·         Information and news from our sponsors.
·         Wellness tips.
2010 Games: Schedule
The HyVee Triathlon is being hosted in West Des Moines this June and will use some of the same facilities we will be using for the Iowa Senior Olympics. This has caused us to move the dates for this year’s Championships. The bulk of the Senior Olympic Games will be held Thursday – Sunday, June 17-20. There is always a chance that venues and dates could change but we will let you know if that happens. This is a qualifying year for the National Championships to be held in Houston in 2011. We expect this year’s championships to be one of the highest attended in history.
Friday, June 4
5:00 PM                                    Softball Tournament                                            Raccoon River Park
 
Saturday, June 5
8:00 AM                                   Softball Tournament                                            Raccoon River Park
4:00 PM                                    5 K & 10K Cycling Time Trial                             Elkhart Memorial Park
 
Thursday, June 17
8:00 AM                                   Golf Tournament                                        Willow Creek Golf Course
8:00 – 10:00                            Shuffleboard: Singles (50-69)                             Valley High School
10:00 – Noon                           Shuffleboard: Singles (70+)                                Valley High School
Noon – 2:00 PM                       Shuffleboard: Doubles (70+)                              Valley High School
2:00 – 4:00                              Shuffleboard: Doubles (50-69)                                        Valley High School
4:00                                         Horseshoes                                                                  Holiday Park
 
Friday, June 18
8:30 AM                                   Tennis: Singles                                                   Valley High School
9:00 – 11:30                            Football / Softball Throw: Accuracy                      Valley High School
9:00 – 11:30                            Football / Softball Throw: Distance                      Valley High School
10:30                                       Racquetball: Singles                                Prairie Life Fitness Center
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM                 Basketball Shooting: Free Throw                         Valley High School
1:00 – 2:30                              Basketball Shooting: Around the World                           Valley High School
1:30                                         Racquetball: Doubles                              Prairie Life Fitness Center
2:30 – 3:15                              Soccer Kick: Accuracy (50-64)                                        Valley High School
2:30 – 3:15                              Field Goal Kicking (65+)                                       Valley High School
3:15 – 4:00                              Soccer Kick: Accuracy (65+)                               Valley High School
3:15 – 4:00                              Field Goal Kicking (50-64)                                    Valley High School
4:00                                         Table Tennis: Singles                                          Valley High School
5:15                                         Table Tennis: Doubles                                         Valley High School
 
Saturday, June 19
8:00 AM                                   Road Race: 5K and 10K                                   Clive Running Festival
8:00                                         3 on 3 Basketball                                                 Valley Southwoods
8:30                                         Granny Basketball                                                 Valley High School
8:30                                         Tennis: Doubles                                                   Valley High School
9:00                                         Badminton: Singles                                             Valley Southwoods
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM                   Scrabble Tournament                                           Valley High School
9:00                                         Track & Field: 5 K Race Walk                                 Valley High Track
9:00 – 10:30                            Track & Field: Shot Put (50-64)                              Valley High Track
9:00 – 10:30                            Track & Field: Discus (65+)                                    Valley High Track
10:00                                       Track & Field: 50 Meter Dash                                 Valley High Track
10:30 – Noon                           Track & Field: Shot Put (65+)                                 Valley High Track
10:30 – Noon                           Track & Field: Discus (50-64)                                 Valley High Track
10:45                                       Track & Field: 800 Meter Run                                 Valley High Track
11:00                                       Badminton: Doubles-Mixed                                 Valley Southwoods
11:30                                       Track & Field: 1500 M Race Walk                            Valley High Track
Noon                                        Track & Field: 200 Meter Run                                 Valley High Track
Noon                                        Swimming Meet                                                       Valley High Pool
Noon                                        Bowling: Singles                                                               Val Lanes
1:30 PM                                    Frisbee Throw: Distance                                     Valley High School
2:30                                         Team Volleyball                                                                Valley Southwoods
5:30                                        Hall of Fame Ceremony                                     To Be Announced
 
Sunday, June   20
8:00 AM (if necessary)             Tennis                                                                   Valley High School
8:30                                         Granny Basketball                                                 Valley High School
9:00                                         Track & Field: High Jump                                        Valley High Track
10:00                                       Track & Field: 100 Meter Dash                                           Valley High Track
10:00                                       Track & Field: Running Long Jump                         Valley High Track
10:00                                       Track & Field: Standing Long Jump                        Valley High Track
11:00                                       Track & Field: 1,500 Meter Run                              Valley High Track
Noon                                        Track & Field: 400 Meter Run                                 Valley High Track
Noon                                        Track & Field: Triple Jump                                      Valley High Track
Noon                                        Bowling: Doubles – Mixed                                                 Val Lanes
12:30 PM                                  Track & Field: 4 x 100 Relays                                 Valley High Track
1:30 PM                                    Track & Field: Javelin Throw                                   Valley High Track
 
NEW EVENTS:
We are always looking for ways to bring new events and competitions for our participants. This year we have three new events for you to try out. 
·         Frisbee Throw: Using the Frisbee Golf Disc which is a bit smaller and more ridged than the Frisbee you threw around back in the 60s and 70s. We will provide the discs if you don’t have one of your own. The competition is much like the softball or football throws for distance. You will get one warm-up throw then three for distance, counting the longest one. This is not a national event but medals will be awarded in all the age categories.
·         4 x 100 Meter Relay: An event which has been requested by many people. This is not a national event but should be a lot of fun. You may have men or women on your team.  The four members of the team must have a total age which adds up to at least 245 years (average of 61.25 years). Each of the 4 runners will run 100 meters carrying a baton which has to be exchanged within the designated exchange zone. We will supply the batons.
·         Javelin Throw: This is a national event. Safety is a large concern with how we run this event. All measures will be taken to make sure the participants and officials are aware of the rules and restrictions of where and when we throw. The javelins change in size for men and women and also vary by age. Because this is the first year of the event and the javelins are expensive there will be a very limited number of javelins.
Signing up for the Senior Olympics:
Eligibility
All participants must be 50 years of age as of DECEMBER 31, 2010 for all individual and team events. Participants will compete in the age division based on their age on December 31, 2010. There are 10 age divisions for men and women: 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95+. Divisions may be combined if less than four participants register in any one division. Participants will still be competing within their own age division even if groups are combined. In team events (3 on 3 Basketball, Softball & Volleyball) the age of the youngest player on a team roster will determine the division in which the team competes. In tournament doubles and mixed doubles events, the age of the younger player in the pair will determine the division in which the pair competes.
 
Registration Opens:
o   On-line Registration opens on March 15. Go to http://iowaseniorolympics.org to get signed up. 
o   Registration by mail will also be available.
Registration Deadlines and Fees:
Registration fees and a signed liability waiver must accompany each registration form. Each registration fee allows a participant to register for an unlimited number of events. Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and apply to all participating individuals. Additional fees apply to certain events and must be included with the submitted registration form. All registration information is kept confidential.
 
Registration Fees & Deadlines:
  • On or before May 22:         $30.00 per participant 
  • After May 22:                    $35.00 per participant 
  • After June 5:                     No tournament or team registrations will be accepted.
  • Day of Event           $40.00 per participant

Additional Fees: In addition to the Registration Fees listed above. There are a couple of sports where there is a charge for the participants to use the facility.
  • Bowling: $9.00 (includes 3 games and shoe rental) 
o    Golf:       $30.00 (Includes Greens Fees for 18 holes of golf, 1/2 of a riding cart and a luncheon following the round.  Willow Creek members will not be charged Greens Fee)
Final Words:
That is it for the first Newsletter. We don’t want to drag this out too long. Look for another Newsletter shortly with Training and Health tips. We will also have information on some exciting new programs to look forward to. Remember to keep Playing and Competing so you make Living that much better.
 
 
 
 
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