News Releases

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Bowled Over!

Posted on Sunday, July 2nd

Area athletes strike gold at New Hampshire Senior Games Candlepin Bowling Tournament Manchester, NH: Star bowlers from across New Hampshire battled for state supremacy in the 2017 NH Senior Games Candlepin Bowling Tournament, held Friday June 30th at Lakeside Lanes in Manchester. Among the many stand-outs was Fred LaFontaine of Concord.  “I very much enjoy the sport,” he said.  “It’s a lot of fun and keeps the blood flowing.”  Mr. LaFontaine, who will turn 90 years old this fall, captured a gold medal.  An avid bowler, he has competed in the games for the past three years.  Later this summer, Mr. LaFontaine will team with 89-year-old Gloria Benjamin of Goffstown in mixed doubles at the Pickleball Tournament.  Participating in the NH Senior Games for the first time ever was Christina Gaudet-Pelletier.  The 68-year-old Concord resident won a gold medal in the 65-69 age category.  “This really is a fun sport,”… READ MORE >

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NH Senior Games Off to a “Lucky” Start

Posted on Sunday, June 25th

Area athletes ring up some solid scores in annual Horseshoe Tournament Nashua, NH:   Greely Park was the scene as the 30th annual NH Senior Games kicked off with the annual Horseshoe tournament on Sunday, June 25th. A dedicated group of athletes competed in singles and doubles with several stand-out performances. 89- year-old Gloria Benjamin captured a gold medal in the 85-89 singles division. The Goffstown resident, who has been taking part in senior sports for many years, says she not only enjoys the competition, but also the camaraderie that comes with sports.  “You are able to meet the nicest people at the events,” she shared.  “Sports really bring people together.”  Ms. Benjamin also competes in Pickleball and Shuffleboard, both of which are competed later this summer as part of the NH Senior Games. Paul Yankowskas, a sturdy 60- year old from Londonderry, struck gold twice with a gold medal in… READ MORE >

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Bringing home the gold

Posted on Thursday, June 22nd

Manchester, NH: The winner’s podium at the National Senior Games in Birmingham, AL, had a local feel as Granite State athletes captured numerous medals during the two -week event (June 2 – 15). “It’s a terrific testament to the skills of these competitors- as well as all of the other NH athletes who competed in Birmingham,” said George Tossati, Chair – New Hampshire Senior Games.  “They really had a great showing for our state.” Local medal winners included: Athlete Town Age group Event Medal Chuck Chokel New Castle 60-64 Triathlon Bronze William Corey Rindge 65-69 Doubles Racquetball Silver Thomas Diehl Alexandria 75-79 Doubles Tennis Gold Hiroyo Fisher Candia 65-69 Doubles Tennis Silver Buzz Gagne Concord 70-74 Javelin Gold Manny Garcia Deering 50-54 100-meter dash                Gold Manny Garcia Deering 50-54 50-meter dash Gold Ann Henderson Keene 60-64 Doubles Tennis Silver Real Levasseur Hooksett 65-69 Archery (barebow recurve) Silver Tom Luther Durham… READ MORE > Pages: < 2 3 4