Senior Olympic Meet in Louisiana Oct 3-4

[rainbowgirl28]

http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs. ... 1/80930028

Senior Olympic track meet set Oct. 3-4 at UL
BRUCE BROWN • BBROWN@THEADVERTISER.COM • SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

UL’s Cajun Track will host the 2008 Louisiana Senior Olympic Games track and field competition on Friday and Saturday, providing a venue for that action after Hurricane Gustav damaged facilities at Baton Rouge on Labor Day.



The two-day competition will include long jump, triple jump, high jump, discus, javelin, hammer throw, weight throw, shot put and pole vault, as well as running events (50 meters, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 and walk-a-thon).

Over 150 athletes are expected to compete in various age groups.

Since the venue was switched on short notice, volunteers are needed to help manage the meet. Duties will include retrieving field implements, running data to coordinators and providing additional assistance where needed. Duties will include retrieving field implements, running data to coordinators and providing additional assistance where needed. Volunteers should call Lori Faris at 225-925-1748.

The Louisiana Senior Olympic Games (LSOG) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes wellness and improved quality of life for people ages 50-over through sports, physical training and active involvement.
The State Games hosts over 80 different events in 26 sports featuring athletes from throughout the state. Over 1,200 athletes are expected to compete in this year’s games.