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Posted on Friday, July 20th
Chris Dugan of NH Senior Games recently spoke with WMUR's Cherise LeClerc about registration for the 2018 NH Senior Games. CLICK HERE to see the story.
The games also received coverage on NH1 with Ken Cail. To see the NH1 story, CLICK HERE.
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Posted on Sunday, July 1st
The New Hampshire Senior Games is pleased to announce that registration for the 2018 games is now open. “We’re excited to announce that we are now accepting registrations for the 2018 New Hampshire Senior Games,” said Jim Eddinger, Board Chair for the New Hampshire Senior Games. “Starting later this month with our Candlepin Bowling Tournament and ending on Labor Day with a 5k road race, we’ll be offering 17 different events throughout New Hampshire over the next three months.” Now celebrating its 31st year, the games provide a blend of competitive sports and social interactions for active older adults. Mr. Eddinger said that over the years, thousands of athletes from New Hampshire and throughout New England have taken part. “Our slogan - ‘where fun and fitness meet’- truly embodies the spirit of the games,” he said. “Whether one is a competitive athlete or trying a sport for the first time, we…
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Posted on Wednesday, May 9th
Jim Eddinger became involved with the MCC Exercise Science program when we first meet at the YMCA where the ES students were volunteering and practicing their assessment skills. In talking with Jim and learning of his excitement and involvement in the NH Senior Games and pickleball we invited Jim to speak in our Physical Activity and Aging class. Jim brought some of his pickleball partners to share their stories of how they became physically active and then proceeded to “school us” in the game of Pickleball. The students loved it and were humbled when an 89-year-old beat them in Pickleball. From there, our relationship continued to grow with the start of a partnership between the ES club and Jim’s Pickleball group. Jim has been instrumental in fostering this relationship. It is clear that Jim has a passion for exercise, especially Pickleball, which he is excited to share with his peers…
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Posted on Tuesday, September 5th
New Hampshire Senior Games steps up in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester Bedford, NH: In support of healthy opportunities for area youth, the NH Senior Games is proud to make a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester’s Camp Foster in Bedford. “We are thrilled to support the wonderful work of the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester,” said George Tosatti, board chair, 2017 NH Senior Games. “Like our organization, they share a strong focus on support for health and wellness.” Members of the NH Senior Games Board recently toured the camp and met with campers. “We greatly appreciate the support of the NH Senior Games,” said Diane Fitzpatrick, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Manchester. “We have been proud to be associated with the games for many years and enjoy hosting their annual table tennis tournament.” Ms. Fitzpatrick added that the donation would…
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Posted on Tuesday, August 15th
2017 NHSG Badminton Tournament features strong performances from area athletes New London, NH: Hard fought rallies on the singles, doubles and mixed doubles courts highlighted the 2017 New Hampshire Senior Games Annual Badminton Tournament, held recently at Colby-Sawyer College. “I enjoy all aspects of the sport,” said Wicky Chan of Nashua. The 53-year old plays regularly in a club in Massachusetts and looks for competitive events outside of his regular playing group. “This is a wonderful tournament,” he said. “There are some excellent players here and it’s been fun to meet people and compete.” Mr. Chan’s doubles partner, Larry Lo of Westwood, MA, shared that he plays for exercise and the competition. “It really is a fun game,” he said. “I like the strategy of the sport. Many times, you are thinking several shots ahead with the goal of getting your opponent out of position so you can win the…
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