TRACK & FIELD MEDAL COMPETITION:

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COMPETITION SPECIFIC INFO:

Practice:

Thursday, June 16th M/W 50-64
Monday, June 20th M/W 65-100+

Track & Field Handbook: A-Z Guide for your trip to Houston

Competition:

Friday, June 17th - Monday, June 20th M/W 50-64
Click Here for Time Schedule (This is a Rolling Schedule)

Tuesday, June 21st - Friday, June 24th M/W 65-100+
Click Here for Time Schedule (This is a Rolling Schedule)

Easy Reader Track & Field Schedule: Click Here

The following running events will NOT have preliminary rounds, but go to straight finals.  The date for running event finals is marked “Final” on the overall schedule:

 

100M
Female 90-94
Female 95-99
Male 90-94
Male 95-99		 400M
Female 80-84
Female 85-89
Male 85-89
Male 90-94
Male 95-99
200M
Female 80-84
Female 85-89
Male 90-94
Male 95-99		 800M
All Female Age Groups
Male 80-84
Male 85-89
Male 90-94

1500M All Age Groups are straight finals per Rulebook. Race for time

Track & Field Participants List as of 6.1.2011: Click Here

Rules:

NSGA & Sports Specific Rule Book: Click Here
USA Track & Field Rule Book: Click Here

Links:

USA Track & Field Website

NGB Contact & Local Contact: COMING SOON!

VENUE SPECIFIC INFO:  VENUE CHANGE

Name: Turner Stadium
Address: 1700 Wilson Rd., Humble, TX  77338
Venue Rules & Restrictions:  Click Here
Description:  Turner Stadium is a recently constructed facility, with the final Track & Field elements being finalized November 2010.  It is a state of the art facility built to host major sporting events.  In the summer following the National Senior Games, Turner Stadium will host the 2012 Junior Olympics for Track & Field. The facility is located 7 miles from George Bush Intercontinental airport.

For directions: Click Here!

ATHLETE VILLAGE & CHECK IN INFO:

The AstraZeneca Athlete Village and Athlete Check-In will be located in Hall C of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Athlete Check-In hours are as follows: June 14, 2011: 1 - 6pm June 15-28, 2011: 7am - 7pm June 29, 2011: 7am - 1pm

*PLEASE NOTE: Athletes are required to check-in at the AstraZeneca Athlete Village prior to practice or competition. It is recommended to check-in the day prior to competition in case you have an early start time. You will not be able to compete without your credential. A photo ID and your confirmation letter are required to obtain your credential.

The Athlete Village will be open as follows: June 15-20, 2011: 9am - 6pm June 21, 2011: 9am - 4pm (Village will close early in preparation for the Celebration of Athletes that evening) June 22-28, 2011: 9am - 6pm.
PARKING AT THE GEORGE R BROWN CONVENTION CENTER!

HOUSING & TRAVEL INFO:


Official Travel Options

Providing a one-stop resource for athletes and guests, Anthony Travel is your most convenient and knowledgeable resource for making your travel plans for Houston. Anthony Travel can help you secure:

  • Discounted hotel options near your venue
  • 5% airfare discount on American Airlines
  • Preferred car rental rates with Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz

To contact Anthony Travel go to AnthonyTravel.com and search Senior Games or call (800) 736-6377 to speak with a sports travel expert. Or click the following link: Senior Games Hotels

For additional information and travel resources, please see the links below:

Senior Games Hotel Amenities: Click Here
Airport Information: http://www.fly2houston.com/
Anthony Housing Google Map: Click Here!

Primary Suggested Hotels for Track & Field:
1.  Country Inn & Suites
2.  Hilton Houston North
3.  Baymont Inn & Suites

Special Events:

For more information about special events, including COA & Flame Arrival, Click Here!

WEATHER & MEDICAL:

We are very conscious of the fact that Houston can be hot, sunny, and frequently humid in the month of June.

Here are some things to consider to combat the heat and sun:

1.    For the first time in Games history, tennis and archery will be held indoors, in the air conditioned George R. Brown Convention Center. Horseshoes, shuffleboard and badminton, frequently played outdoors, will also be inside the Center.

2.    Earlier start times will limit the exposure of both athletes and spectators during the hottest part of the day (2 to 6 p.m.). Many outdoor sports will begin as early as 7 a.m.

3.    There will be an ample number of hydration tents and shaded areas for athletes and spectators. We, along with our facility and sports specific management teams, will run events as efficiently as possible to limit exposure to the elements – keeping athletes under tents before marshalling them to their starting areas, and having more shaded areas available after competition to shorten the cool down process.

4.    Purchase and wear sunscreen and appropriate eye protection. Hats and umbrellas are effective sun blockers.

5.    In general, Houston is the most air conditioned city in Texas, if not the entire country. Take full advantage of that whenever possible.

6.    Drink plenty of fluids as often as possible. Water and ice will be available at all venues. Take advantage of them.

General Houston Info:

Visit http://www.visithoustontexas.com/ for information on all that Houston has to offer.