polk senior games

Polk Senior Games is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, meaning it is designated by the IRS as a charitable cause, is exempt from federal income tax and can accept tax-deductible donations. Funding for the Games is raised through entry fees, sponsorships and donations.

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INFORMATION ABOUT US

Entry fees have been kept low thanks to the generosity of our major sponsors.


Gold Sponsor

16th year as sponsor


Bronze Sponsors

 

JAMES W. SIKES
FAMILY

15th year as sponsor


fed

6th year as sponsor


hospital
3rd year as sponsor





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2008 POLK SENIOR GAMES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS    

Saturday, February 23

9:00 AM                   Opening Ceremony, Lake Region High School, Eagle Lake   
9:00 AM                   Track, after Opening Ceremony, Lake Region High School, Eagle Lake
9:00 AM                   Softball, Southwest Complex, Lakeland
1:00 PM                   Swimming, Lakeland Family YMCA, Lakeland
                
Sunday, February 24

9:00 AM                   Swimming, Lakeland Family YMCA, Lakeland
9:00 AM                   Softball, Southwest Complex, Lakeland
1:30 PM                   Senior Smarts, First Baptist Church, Bartow                         

Monday, February 25

8:00 AM                   Tennis Singles begin, Edgewood Courts, Lakeland                               
8:00 AM                   Women’s Golf, Schalamar Creek Golf Course, Lakeland                       
9:00 AM                   Badminton, Kelly Recreation Center, Lakeland      
9:00 AM                   Shuffleboard, Men’s Singles, Lake Parker Park, Lakeland
2:00 PM                   Square Dancing, Lake Ashton Clubhouse, Lake Wales

Tuesday, February 26

8:00 AM                   Tennis Doubles begins, Edgewood Courts, Lakeland
8:00 AM                   Men’s Golf, Ages 65-74, Schalamar Creek Golf Course
9:00 AM                   Shuffleboard, Women’s Singles, Lake Parker Park, Lakeland  
1:00 PM                   Men’s Golf, Ages 50-64 and 75 and over, Schalamar , Lakeland
1:00 PM                   Checkers, Fort Meade Community Center

Wednesday, February 27

8:00 AM                   Tennis, Edgewood Courts, Lakeland                                     
9:00 AM                   Shuffleboard, Doubles, Lake Parker Park, Lakeland
8:47 AM                   Cribbage Doubles, Auburndale Civic Center 
1:00 PM                   Trap Shooting, Lakeland Rifle and Pistol Club   
1:07 PM                   Cribbage Singles, Auburndale Civic Center     

Thursday, February 28

8:00 AM                   Tennis Mixed Doubles begin, Edgewood Courts                   
8:30 AM                   Fishing, Tenoroc Fish Management Area, Lakeland 
9:30 AM                   Lawn Bowling Mixed/Ladies Pairs, Lake Parker Park, Lakeland
1:00 PM                   Punt, Pass and Kick, Bartow High School Stadium

Friday, February 29

8:00 AM                   Tennis, Edgewood Courts, Lakeland
9:00 AM                   Bocce, Ages 50-69 Carefree Country Club, Winter Haven     
9:00 AM                   Duplicate Bridge, Winter Haven Bridge Center      
9:30 AM                   Lawn Bowling Mixed/Ladies Pairs, Lake Parker Park, Lakeland
1:00 PM                   Bocce, Ages 70 and over, Carefree Country Club, Winter Haven
2:00 PM                   Party Bridge, Winter Haven Bridge Center           

Saturday, March 1

9:00 AM                   Field Events, Bartow High School Stadium
2:00 PM                   Social and Ballroom Dancing, The Hamptons, Auburndale

Sunday, March 2

2:00 PM                   Euchre, Bartow Civic Center                                                 

Monday, March 3                   

9:00 AM                   Putt & Chip, Men, Highland Fairways, Lakeland     
9:00 AM                   Pickleball Singles, Solivita                       
1:00 PM                   Putt & Chip, Women, Highland Fairways, Lakeland
1:00 PM                   Pickleball Doubles, Solivita
1:00 PM                   8 Ball Billiards, Men 60-79, Wally’s Billiards, Lakeland
2:30 PM                   8 Ball Billiards, Men 50-59, 80+, Women, Wally’s Billiards, Lakelan

Tuesday, March 4
9:00 AM                   Pickleball Mixed Doubles, Solivita                                           
9:00 AM                   Table Tennis, Sgl, Dbl & Mix Dbl, Haines City Community Center
9:00 AM                   Cycling 5K, Auburndale TECO Trail                        
1:00 PM                   9 Ball Billiards, Wally’s Billiards, Lakeland

Wednesday, March 5

9:00 AM                   Bowling, Men Singles, Interstate Lanes, Lakeland                
9:00 AM                   Basketball Shooting, Albert Kirkland Gym, Lake Wales 
1:00 PM                   Bowling, Women Singles, Interstate Lanes, Lakeland
1:00 PM                   Skeet Shooting, Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club  
2:00 PM                   Pepper, Sanlan Ranch Campground, Lakeland                      

Thursday, March 6

9:00 AM                   Horseshoes, Rotary Park, Winter Haven          
9:00 AM                   Bowling, Women Doubles, Interstate Lanes, Lakeland
9:00 AM                   Racquetball Singles and Doubles, Lakeland Family YMCA
1:00 PM                   Bowling, Men Doubles, Interstate Lanes, Lakeland

Friday, March 7

9:00 AM                   Bowling, Mixed Doubles, Interstate Lanes, Lakeland
9:00 AM                   Scrabble, Mulberry Civic Center            
2:00 PM                   Darts, Medulla Baptist Church, Lakeland                                               

Saturday, March 8

8:00 AM                   Road Race 5K, Bartow High School Stadium    
9:30 AM                   Walking 5000 Meter, Bartow High School Stadium 
9:00 AM                   Basketball 3 on 3, Kelly Recreation Center, Lakeland            
11:00 AM                 Walking 1500 Meter, Bartow High School              

Sunday, March 9

1:00 PM                   Health Fair, Youkey Theatre, Lakeland Center      

2:00 PM                   Closing Ceremony, Youkey Theater, Lakeland Center          

INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO THE FREE HEALTH FAIR AND CLOSING CELEBRATION.

DOOR PRIZES, GOODY BAGS, PICTURES, ENTERTAINMENT, SPECIAL AWARDS.