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YOUR GUIDE TO
THE GAMES 2014
JUNE 18 -22TH ND
OREGONSENIOR GAMES
DEAR OREGON SENIOR GAMES PARTICIPANTS,On behalf of the City of Bend, Visit Bend, and the entire community, we are looking forward
to hosting you in Bend, Oregon. The town is already buzzing in anticipation of your arrival,
and we’re eager to exceed your expectations as a participant in the inaugural year of the
Oregon Senior Games.
In addition to the information in the program, you can learn more about Bend and the Oregon
Senior Games by visiting us at VISITBEND.COM, following us on Twitter at @VISITBENDOR and
joining our vibrant and active VISIT BEND FACEBOOK COMMUNITY. If you’d like to talk to one of
our Bend experts, call us anytime at 1-877-245-8484.
Thanks again for choosing to visit Bend.
Sincerely,
Kevney DuganDirector of Sales and Sports Development
Visit Bend
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YOUR GAME PLAN
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Fitness, camaraderie, competition, and a chance to visit the most scenic outdoor playground in the West? Take your pick—they’re all good reasons to be part of the Oregon Senior Games!
The Oregon Senior Games are PRESENTED BY HUMANA, and offer athletes 50 and older the
chance to compete for a spot at the National Senior Games held every two years. The 2015 National Senior Games will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, so seniors competing at the state games in Bend this June will have a chance to head to Minneapolis next year to vie for a national title.
Want to learn more about athletic events or the criteria for each sport? Visit NSGA.COM.
In its inaugural year, the Oregon Senior Games is proud to offer 16 different sports, including swimming, track & field, golf, pickleball, tennis, archery, racquetball, table tennis, over the line, cowboy action shooting, a 5k walk/run, and more. Best of all, athletes will have the chance to visit Bend—the mountain town that has it all!
To learn more about the Oregon Senior Games, go to VISITBEND.COM/SENIORGAMES.
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Whether you know Bend, Oregon, for its reputation as the outdoor playground of the West, or you have a tough time locating the place on a map, we promise you’ll be spellbound by the host city for the Oregon Senior Games.
Nestled in the mountainous high desert of Central Ore-gon, Bend is home to endless blue skies, a cornucopia of lakes, mountains, and rivers, and more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Want to enjoy hiking, biking, or kayaking? Bend has that in spades. Seeking cozy boutiques for shopping and an abundance of award-winning restaurants? Bend has that, too. From craft breweries to scenic vistas to chic public art collections, Bend has something to please the eyes and palates of just about everyone.
To learn more about making the most of your time in Bend, explore VISITBEND.COM.
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So you’re visiting Bend, Oregon. Congratulations! We’ll keep it quiet so your friends don’t get jealous.
Need more info about the Oregon Senior Games? Check out the event page at VISITBEND.COM/SENIORGAMES or visit the OREGON SENIOR GAMES FACEBOOK page for up-to-the-minute updates during the event.
Want help finding your lodging or planning fun excursions to hike, bike, paddle, shop, or sip your way around the city? You’ll find tons of ideas at VISITBEND.COM.
Got a question only a human can answer? Email our event team at [email protected] for a speedy response. Once you’ve arrived in town, stop by the Bend Vis-itor Center at the corner of Lava and Oregon Avenue in Downtown Bend. Not only is this the event headquarters for the Oregon Senior Games, but our friendly Bend experts will be happy to point you in the right direction for dining, lodging, and activities during your stay.
Feeling social media savvy? The VISIT BEND FACEBOOK page and the BEND BUZZ BLOG on VISITBEND.COM are great sources of up-to-the-minute info about what to see and do while you’re here. Tune into the OREGON SENIOR GAMES FACEBOOK page for event updates.
But no matter how you choose to reach out to us, we hope you’ll feel as welcome as you would if we pulled you in for a warm welcome-to-Bend hug.
YOURGAME PLAN
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EVENTSCHEDULE
CYCLING > bend don’t brake race
WHEN: 8:30 A.M.
WHERE: bend road dept. facility
COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING
WHEN: 10 A.M. WHERE: COSSA
PACKET PICK-UP WHEN: 4-8 P.M.
WHERE: ATHLETIC CLUB OF BEND
PICKLEBALL WHEN: 8 A.M.
WHERE: PINE NURSERY PARK
GOLF WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: LOST TRACKS GOLF COURSE
BOWLING WHEN: 10 A.M.
WHERE: LAVA LANES
TENNIS WHEN: 1 P.M.
WHERE: BEND HIGH school +
JUNIPER PARK
Pickleball WHEN: 8 A.M.
WHERE: PINE NURSERY PARK
Shuffleboard WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: Summit High school
GOLF WHEN: 9 A.M. WHERE: WIDGI CREEK
Racquetball WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: ATHLETIC CLUB OF BEND
BOWLING WHEN: 10 A.M.
WHERE: LAVA LANES
Tennis WHEN: 1 P.M.
WHERE: BEND HIGH & JUNIPER PARK
O.S.G. PARTY WHEN: 4-7 P.M.
WHERE: BEND SENIOR CENTER >1600 SE
Reed Market Rd. bend
PICKLEBALL WHEN: 8 A.M.
WHERE: PINE NURSERY PARK
Badminton WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: cascade middle school
Racquetball WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: ATHLETIC CLUB OF BEND
Table Tennis WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: Boys & Girls Club
Shuffleboard WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: Summit High school
Softball WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: HIGH DESERT PARK, REDMOND
Tennis WHEN: 10 A.M.
WHERE: BEND HIGH & JUNIPER PARK
ARCHERY WHEN: 10 A.M.
WHERE: to be determined (check website)
BOWLING WHEN: 10 A.M.
WHERE: LAVA LANES
OVER THE LINE WHEN: 10 A.M.
WHERE: HAL PUDDY PARK
TRACK AND FIELD WHEN: 10 A.M.
WHERE: SUMMIT HIGH school
SWIMMING WHEN: 1 P.M.
WHERE: JUNIPER SWIM & FITNESS
5K RUN/RACE WALK/SOCIAL WALK
WHEN: 8 A.M. WHERE: RIVERBEND PARK
Racquetball WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: ATHLETIC CLUB OF BEND
Softball WHEN: 9 A.M.
WHERE: HIGH DESERT PARK, REDMOND
SWIMMING WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: JUNIPER SWIM & FITNESS
CLOSING CEREMONIES WHEN: 11-3 P.M.
WHERE: RIVERBEND PARK > 799 SW
Columbia ST. bend
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SATURDAY, MAY 24
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
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SOFTBALLWHEN: JUNE 21 & 22 - $275 PER TEAM
WHERE: HIGH DESERT SPORTS COMPLEX > 1859 NE Maple Ave. REDMOND
hosted by: bend senior softball - [email protected]
The softball tournament will be played at the High Desert Sports Complex in Redmond and will
feature teams from all over the region. The tournament will be broken down into the following
age categories: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70+ years of age. If you have never had the luxury
of playing softball in the breathtaking high desert of Central Oregon, you’re missing out.
Stunning vistas and great facilities await you!
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OVER THE LINE (exhibition)
WHEN: JUNE 21 - $20 PER PLAYER
WHERE: HAL PUDDY PARK > 225 SE 15th St. BEND
hosted by: PHIL MCCAGE - [email protected]
Over the line is a bat and ball game that excludes the need to run the bases. It ’s a wonderful
team sport pitting three-person teams against each other with a focus on placement hitting
rather than power. Hal Puddy Park will provide the perfect backdrop and
park-like setting for the Oregon Senior Games OTL tournament.
archeryWHEN: JUNE 21 - $10 PER ARCHER
WHERE: to be determined > check the event website at
visitbend.com/seniorgames for location update
hosted by: Bend Bowman Club - [email protected]
Sunny skies and calm winds offer a perfect setting for the archery
competition at the Oregon Senior Games. The Bend Bowman Club has
extensive experience putting on archery shoots, and you can expect
another world-class event from them. Sign up today to put your skills
to the test!
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DOWNTOWN BEND
GO HERE!
Got a little room in that suitcase for a memento
of Bend? Browse eclectic boutiques and art galleries in historic Downtown
Bend with a side trip through scenic
Drake Park.
Then, hit Bend’s riverfront Old Mill
District to fill those shopping bags with
loot from major retailers and local
artisans.
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BadmintonWHEN: JUNE 21 - $15 first event and $10 for each additional
WHERE: Cascade Middle School > 19619 Mountaineer Wy. bend
hosted by: Ralph Cervantes and the Portland Badminton Club
Oregon has a rich history in badminton, and now it ’s coming to the high desert of Bend, Ore-
gon. Ralph Cervantes, owner/founder of the Portland Badminton Club, puts on a terrific show
with each tournament he hosts. This, coupled with an outstanding venue at Cascade Middle
School, guarantees you’ll have a great time facing some stiff competition.
cycling > bend don’t brake race
WHEN: may 24 - $35 per racer
WHERE: bend road dept. facility > 61150 se 27th st. bend
hosted by: Bend Don’t Brake Road Race - [email protected]
The Oregon Senior Games would not be complete without a bike race in Bike Town USA! The
10-mile circuit course will take you on spellbindingly scenic roads east of Bend that provide
magnificent views of the Cascade Mountains to the West.
Whether you’re craving a quick, casual bite, or a special meal to celebrate your
victory, Bend offers a bounty of divine
dining options. Check out our
restaurant listings at visitbend.com. For insider tips on
everything from happy hour to
Bend’s best bacon, check the “dining & drinking” category
on the Bend Buzz Blog at
visitbend.com.
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tennisWHEN: JUNE 19-21 - $30 first event and $20 each additional event
WHERE: Juniper Park > 800 NE 6th St. bend
WHERE: bend high school > 230 NE 6th St. bend
hosted by: Kevin Collier - [email protected]
Bend High and Juniper Park have some of the nicest courts in Bend and are within a half-mile of
each other, making the combination the ideal venue for the Oregon Senior Games. Dry moun-
tain air, blue skies, and incredible vistas make Bend one of the great places to compete. Take to
the court to earn your spot at the 2015 National Senior Games!
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Table TennisWHEN: JUNE 21 - $10 first event and $5 each additional event
WHERE: Boys and Girls Club of Central Oregon > 500 nw wall st. BEND
hosted by: Bend Table Tennis Club - [email protected]
Table tennis is a game of skill and accuracy, keeping the mind fresh and the feet nimble. The
Oregon Senior Games will bring together some of the most skilled table
tennis players in the Northwest to vie for a trip to the 2015 National
Senior Games. The venue is in the heart of downtown Bend, giving you
a plethora of things to do when you’re not at the table.
RacquetballWHEN: JUNE 20-22 - $30 per event
WHERE: Athletic Club of Bend > 61615 Athletic Club Dr. bend
hosted by: Athletic Club of Bend - [email protected]
The Athletic Club of Bend is a fantastic facility on the Southwest side of
Bend with on-site food and beverages. This tournament is going to be
a jewel of the Oregon Senior Games for years to come, so lace up your
court shoes, clean off your goggles, make sure your strings are in good
shape, and get ready for some great competition.
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Bend’s public art has been honored as one of the best
displays in the nation, so why not check it out while you’re here? Take a spin around the Roundabout Art
Route with a tour from the GETIT
Shuttle, or enjoy a leisurely stroll
through Downtown Bend to enjoy the Tin Pan Alley art
collection.
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golfWHEN: JUNE 19-20 - 36-holes $140 per player
WHERE: Widgi Creek > 18707 SW Century Dr. bend
WHERE: lost tracks > 60205 Sunset View Dr. bend
hosted by: Jim Hawkes - [email protected]
Two courses + 36 holes = one amazing golf opportunity in Bend. And that’s just the tip of the
iceberg when it comes to the embarrassment of riches Bend offers for golfers. Widgi Creek
and Lost Tracks are two of the primo courses among more than two dozen available in Central
Oregon, and we’re confident you’ll love the challenge and scenery they provide. Both golf
events will be a shotgun start each morning.
PickleballWHEN: june 19-21 - $15 first event and $5 each additional event
WHERE: Pine Nursery Park > 3750 NE Purcell Blvd. bend
hosted by: Bend Pickleball Club - [email protected]
Pickleball has become one of the most popular sports in the Northwest, and Bend is a hotbed
with its new state-of-the-art eight-court pickleball facility at Pine Nursery Park. Thursday will
see men’s doubles and women’s singles. Friday will be women’s doubles and men’s singles, and
Saturday will be mixed doubles. Don’t miss out on your chance to play at a world-class pickle-
ball facility at the inaugural Oregon Senior Games.
Track and Field
WHEN: june 21 - $15 first event and $5 each additional event
WHERE: Summit High School > 2855 NW Clearwater Dr. bend
hosted by: Summit Track Club - [email protected]
The track & field meet will be held at Summit High School. The
Summit High track & field complex is one of the premier facilities in
the nation, with a state-of-the-art Mondo Track. Athletes will
compete in 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, shot put,
discus, javelin, hammer, triple jump, long jump, high jump,
and pole vault.
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Whether you’re celebrating a win or drowning your sorrows, there’s a craft beer with your name on it along the Bend
Ale Trail. Hit the stops on a guided
tour from the Bend Brew Bus, or try a super-unique out-ing with CyclePub (a bike-bar hybrid)
or Cowboy Carriage (a horse-drawn
wagon filled with hay bales).
PETE ALPORT
TIME FOR A TOAST
SwimmingWHEN: JUNE 21-22 - $5 PER event with 6 event maximum
WHERE: Juniper Swim and Fitness Center > 800 NE 6th St. bend
hosted by: Central Oregon Masters Aquatics - [email protected]
Central Oregon Masters Aquatics is a group well-respected for organizing top-notch swim
meets, and we’re sure you’ll notice their commitment to putting on an excellent event. There
will be an hour of warm-up swim time prior to competition both days for you to get acquainted
with Juniper Swim & Fitness Center.
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BowlingWHEN: JUNE 19-21 - $10 per event
WHERE: lava lanes > 1555 NE Forbes Rd. BEND
hosted by: Gary Davis - [email protected]
The bowling portion of the Oregon Senior Games will take place at Lava Lanes Bowling Center
in the shadow of Pilot Butte—one of only a handful of dormant volcanoes located in U.S. cities.
Singles will bowl Thursday, June 19, and doubles will bowl Friday, June 20.
Mixed doubles will bowl Saturday, June 21. There will be both a handicap
and scratch tournament. Scratch score will determine who qualifies
for nationals.
Shuffleboard WHEN: JUNE 20-21 - $8 PER event
WHERE: Summit High School > 2855 NW Clearwater Dr. bend
hosted by: Rob Robinson - [email protected]
The shuffleboard competition will take place at Summit High School in
Northwest Bend on Friday and Saturday. The wooded areas and great
vistas surrounding Summit High will leave you feeling like you’re in a
national forest, and the great sporting infrastructure promises an event
to remember. We’re proud to showcase this venue for both the
shuffleboard and track & field competitions.
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SMITH ROCK STATE PARKGO HERE!
With hundreds of acres of pristine forest and more hiking trails than you can shake a stick at, Bend’s
great outdoors is calling your name. Take a quick hike up Pilot Butte for
stellar views of the city from atop this 500-foot dormant
volcano. Got a little extra time? Plan an adventure at Tum-alo Falls or Smith Rock, and don’t
forget the camera!
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MAP NOT TO SCALE
Bend has 14 (and counting) world-class craft breweries on the official
Bend Ale Trail™, and with your Atlas and Passport, you can track your
route to all of them. Collect stamps from each brewery on the trail, then
stop by the Bend Visitor Center to snag your prize—a one-of-a-kind
Bend Ale Trail Silipint. Pick up your Atlas and Passport at the Bend Visitor
Center in downtown or at the kiosk in participating breweries.
Download the free Bend Ale Trail iPhone® iPad® or Android® app to guide
you, find a guided tour, test your beer knowledge, and even stamp your
virtual passport. You can find it at BendAleTrail.com, iTunes® and
Google Play.
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A dozen restaurants to fuel your passion.
Riverside restaurants,
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Bend is here.
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Cowboy Action Shooting (exhibition)
WHEN: JUNE 14 - $20 per event
WHERE: COSSA shooting range > see directions below. east of bend
hosted by: Horse Ridge Pistoleros - [email protected]
Make sure your belt buckle is polished before heading out to the COSSA range about 30 min-
utes east of Bend on Hwy 20. Travel Hwy 20 east of Bend heading toward Burns. Assuming
you’re traveling east, the turn off to the range is immediately following milepost #24. Turn left
(north) off Hwy 20 and cross a cattle guard onto BLM land. Travel up the road a short distance
and then turn right (east) and enter through the COSSA gate.
NOTE: If you’re traveling east out of Bend on Hwy. 20 and reach a gas stop located in Millican,
you’ve gone too far! The range is located on the north side of Hwy 20. There is a small street
type sign on the right side (south) of Hwy 20 past milepost #24. Cowboy Action Shooting is an
exhibition event at the Oregon Senior Games and hence no one will be qualified for the
National Senior Games as it is not currently recognized as a sport with the NSGA.
5k Run/RACE WALK/SOCIAL Walk
WHEN: JUNE 22 - $20 per racer
WHERE: RIVERBEND PARK > 799 SW Columbia ST. bend
hosted by: Debra Martyn-Jones - [email protected]
The 5K Road Race will start and finish at Riverbend Park in Bend. Athletes
will bask in the beauty of the Deschutes River in the historic Old Mill
District. This event will be comprised of three separate heats. Closing
ceremonies for the Oregon Senior Games will follow at the same location.
RUNNERS START: 8:00 A.M.RACE WALKERS START: 8:05 A.M.
SOCIAL WALKERS START: 8:10 A.M.
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If you have an extra day built into
your Bend itiner-ary, don’t miss the
chance to visit Crater Lake
National Park just two hours away.
Formed in the cen-ter of an ancient volcano, the lake is the deepest in
North America, and so brilliantly blue,
you’ll stand on the rim blinking in
amazement.
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Bend eventually move here. Can’t say we blame them. With the
perfect balance of idyllic lifestyle, affordable cost of living, vibrant
entrepreneurial spirit, and competitive business advantages,
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