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National Veterans Golden Age Games
- What is the National Veterans Golden Age Games?
- The premier senior adaptive rehabilitation program in the United States, and the only national multi-event sports and recreational seniors' competition program designed to improve the quality of life for all older Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. The Games serve as a qualifying event for competition in the National Senior Games in a number of competitive events every even numbered year (2010, 2012, etc.).
- Who can participate in the Games?
- Participation is open to military Veterans age 55 or older who receive health care at any VA medical facility.
- When is the National Veterans Golden Age Games?
- The Games will be held May 30 – June 4, 2013.
- Where is the National Veterans Golden Age Games taking place?
- The Games will be held in Buffalo, New York.
- How can I sign up?
- Download the appropriate forms below and submit them to:
- Registration Committee 528-141
2013 National Veterans Golden Age Games
VA Western New York Healthcare System
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
POC: Pam Kaznowski
Phone: (716) 862-68142013 AthleteRegistration Package
- Is there funding available for Veterans attending the National Veterans Golden Age Games?
- Contact the Veterans Affairs medical facility from which you receive care or a local Veterans Service Organization (VSO) for additional information.
- What do I need to bring with me to the event?
- Athletes should bring clothes for layers, tennis shoes, hat, sunscreen, umbrella, sunglasses, medication, personal identification and personal equipment (i.e. golf clubs, bowling ball).
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