Fast Facts
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4 days of sport and social activity
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Open to out of State participants
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Do not have to qualify to participate in the state competition
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26 Sports, including team and individual sports
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Recreation and competitive athletics
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The only South Carolina Sanctioned event for the National Senior Games Association
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Host city - Florence SC
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When: |
May 16, 2018 - May 19,2018 |
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Where: |
Francis Marion University in Florence SC |
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Who: |
Open to anyone who is 50 years old and older. Competition is offered for men and women in 5 year age increments from 50-54 to 100 and over. |
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What: |
The State Games showcase teams as well as individual elite and recreational sports from active events such as Basketball, Swimming, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis, Cycling, Pickleball, and Triathlon to less strenuous skill events like Bowling, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Table Tennis, Badminton, Archery and Bocce. Non-Ambulatory sports include, Shuffleboard, Bowling, and Horseshoes. |
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Entertainment: |
In addition to the sporting events and educational sessions, there is also a Cookout, Dinner and Dance, Celebration of Athletes, Health Fair and Screenings, Bingo, Fitness and Education Classes and more. The socialization aspect of the State Games is a critical component of the longevity and success of the SCSSC. |
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