It is necessary to participate in a district in order to enter the June 2015 state finals! Open sports (that do not require district participation) for Greater Nashville include archery, cycling, the 5K and 10K road races, triple jump, pole vault, powerwalk and racquetball.

Since we do not offer softball and volleyball at the Greater Nashville district those are open as well.  

1.  What age group will I be in? What if my age changes from fall 2014 to summer 2015?

For the 2014 districts, age will be determined as of December 31, 2015.  For the 2015 state finals, age will be determined as of December 31, 2015.  This is to ensure that athletes are practicing and playing in the age group that they will be placed in at the summer 2015 state finals.  For example, an individual who turns 50 on April 1, 2015 will play in the 50-54 division in the fall 2014 districts although he or she is 49 at the time.

Athletes must be 50 years old by December 31 of 2015 year to compete in the 2015 state finals.

2.  Will all sports require qualification at a district?

No. We plan to keep the following sports "open": archery, cycling, the 5K and 10K road race, racquetball, and the power and fitness walk. These sports do not require district participation. In addition, if your district does not offer a sport is it considered open.  

3.  I cannot make the date for my district. What can I do?

Please remember that you may participate in any one of the ten districts. Please click the link to this chart which details dates and sports offered at all districts.

http://1001.nccdn.net//000/000/13d/d8c/2014-District-Info-with-List-of-Sports-Offered.pdf   

If there is an extenuating circumstance such as injury, medical emergency, or other personal situation please fill out a hardship form and return it by November 1, 2014. Our board of directors will review each one at our fall retreat. If it is approved you will be required to file a district waiver and pay a $20 processing fee to your district.

http://1001.nccdn.net//000/000/139/382/TSO-Hardship-Form.pdf  

We are looking for athletes who love the TSO who are willing to sit at booths or give talks about our event. We get requests from health expos and other organizations and need your help. All it takes is enthusiasm, telling others about your experience, and handing out materials. We will provide you information to answer general administrative questions as well. If interested please write gnseniorolympics@comcast.net or call 615-200-8760.