FOR RELEASE: August 26, 2008

 

Troy Parks & Rec Offers Fun Sports for Seniors in September

 

(TROY, MI) – The following sports opportunities are available for seniors to register and enjoy this fall:

 

Register Now for Senior Volleyball

A Troy team is forming again to play in a Tuesday morning volleyball league in Warren, November through March.  Players 55 and older practice at the Troy Community Center on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11 am beginning September 8.  Registration is required for $40 per person ($50 for non-residents). To be guaranteed a spot, returning players must register by August 29. New players may register beginning September 2.

 

Troy 50 Plus Volleyball Tournament

Men and women are welcome to join a team at the Troy Community Center for a volleyball tournament on Thursday, September 25, from 10 am-3pm.  Teams must register by Friday, September 12 with an entry fee of $48 per team.  Teams are guaranteed at least three matches. Players must be at least age 50 in the 2008 calendar year.

 

Troy 50 Plus Shuffleboard Tournament

On Tuesday, September 9 from 9:30 am to approximately 12 noon, you can join fellow men and women at the Troy Community Center for some friendly competition in a game of shuffleboard. The format is double elimination, two-person teams. Check in and warm-ups begin at 9 am. Enter by Friday, September 5 for $3 per person.

 

Troy 50 Plus Bocce Tournament

On Thursday, September 11 from 9:30 am to approximately 12 noon, you can join fellow men and women at the Troy Community Center for some friendly competition in a game of bocce ball. The format is double elimination, two-person teams. Check in and warm-ups begin at 9 am. Enter by Friday, September 5 for $3 per person.

 

Troy 50 Plus Doubles Pickleball Tournament

On Friday, September 26 from 11 am-4 pm, you can join fellow men and women at the Troy Community Center for some friendly competition in a pickleball tournament. Players must be at least age 50 in the 2008 calendar year. Check in at 10:30 am. Enter by September 22 for $5.

 

The Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois.  For more information or to register call 248.524.3484.

 

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