SUPER SENIOR SERIES
If you're at least 55 years young and a MEMBER of our Akron Area YMCA, it's time to REGISTER your participation in the Free SUPER SENIOR SERIES.
October 7-8, 2022
Lake Anna YMCA
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There is no cost for this event.
REGISTER HERE
EVENTS
The day will consist of several events you can register for. You can find descriptions for each event below! If you have any questions, you can reach out to Ali Ziegler at aliZ@akronymca.org.
1 MILE RUN/WALK
Participants: This event is open to any male or female participant. There is no minimum or maximum participation per branch.
Rules: Participants will be timed while walking or running a 1-Mile course. There will be a timed-trial one week before the Series to determine the heats at each participating branch.
100 YARD SWIM
Participants: This event is open to any male or female participant. There is no minimum or maximum participation limits per branch.
Rules: In the water start. Participants will be timed in a 100 yard swim. Lowest time wins! Men and Women in separate categories.
CORN HOLE
Participants: This event is open to a maximum of 6 two-person teams per branch.
Rules: STANDARD CORN HOLE RULES. Boards will be 27 feet apart. First to reach (or exceed) 21 wins (per ACA rules). We will be using rally scoring. Brackets will be filled in as teams check in.
FREE THROW CONTEST
Participants: This event will be open to any male or female. Participation is unlimited per branch.
Rules: Male Participants will use standard size basketball (29.5). Female Participants will use standard women’s size basketball (28.5). Best of ten shots made will advance in the double elimination format. Male Winner and Female Winner to be awarded. Shooter must stay behind the line until the ball is released.
GROUP DANCE COMPETITION
Participants: Each branch may have a maximum of one team entered for this event.
Rules: A panel of judges will evaluate each team based on song selection, technical difficulty, choreography, and creativity. The song is required to be under 5 minutes.
PICKLEBALL - MIXED DOUBLES
Participants: This event is open to a maximum of (4) two-person team per branch. Branches will host pre-tournaments to be completed by October 2nd to determine the one team that will be representing their branch at the main event. Please check in with your home branch for more information!
Rules: Teams must consist of one male and one female. The winning team must get to a score of 11 and win by a minimum of 2 points. We will be following a double elimination format. Line judges will be used for medal round games. All general pickleball rules apply.
PUSH UPS
Participants: This event will be open to any male or female. Participation is unlimited per branch.
Rules: Participants will compete in how many push-ups they can perform in one minute. A judge will determine if they push-up counts based on depth and form. Regular form required.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT CONTEST
Participants: This event is open to two teams of 4 participants per branch.
Rules: Participants will compete in trivia contest using provided trivia game questions. Teams will compete head to head for 10 questions. Each team will be given the same questions and will write the answer on a dry erase board to show the host. The team with the most correct answers will be advance to next round. Tie breakers will be decided by sudden death format. Double Elimination format will be followed. Trivia Games will be provided to participating branches a minimum of 90 days in advance.
Euchre
Please see fitness director for game rules.
Connect Four
- Double elimination. Best 2 out of 3.
2. Person located in top slot on bracket will go first.
3. First person with 4 in a row wins.
SCHEDULE
If you'd like to get a general idea of the schedule of events for the event, see below. Please keep in mind that this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.
DAY ONE - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
Event | Time | Location |
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Welcome | 8:45-9AM | GYM |
Pickleball | 9-12AM | GYM |
Push Ups | 9:30AM | GROUP EX ROOM |
Connect 4 | 10:00AM | HUB |
Lunch | 12:00 PM | COMMUNITY GARDEN |
Free Throws | 1:00PM | GYM |
Trivial Pursuit | 1:30 PM | ORR ROOM |
DAY TWO - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Event | Time | Location |
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1 Mile Walk/Run | 9:00AM | Lake Anna |
Cornhole | 10AM | Gym |
100 yd. Ind. Swim | 10:30AM | Pool |
Lunch | 12PM | Community Garden |
Euchre | 1PM | HUB |
Group Dance Competition | 2:30PM | GYM |