United States Department of Veterans Affairs

National Veterans Golden Age Games

National Veterans Golden Age Games

National Veterans Golden Age Games

May 26 - May 31, 2010
Des Moines, Iowa

Life begins at 55, at least it does for more than 600 Veterans competing in this national event, the premier senior adaptive rehabilitation program in the United States. It is the only national multi-event sports and recreational seniors’ competition program designed to improve the quality of life for all older Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. It is one of the most progressive and adaptive rehabilitative senior sports programs in the world, offering 14 different sports and recreational activities.
         
 

Information or to request an application:
For more information or to request an application, contact Lisa Christie, Local Host Coordinator at (877) 806-8424; or at NVGAG.2010@va.gov. Fully completed applications must be received by February 15, 2010 to participate in the 2010 National Veterans Golden Age Games. The application process requires medical clearance by a physician.
VA Central Iowa Health Care System - local website link

2010 National veterans Golden Age Games Rulebook

Sponsors & Hosts: 
Sponsored by VA, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) with financial assistance from & corporate sponsors and individual donors.

  

Program Contacts:
Dewayne Vaughan, Event Director
(202) 745-8615
Dewayne.Vaughan@va.gov

Lisa Christie, Local Host Coordinator
(877) 806-8424
NVGAG.2010@va.gov

Media Contact:
Jenny Tankersley Ballou
(757) 728-3450
Jenny.Tankersley@va.gov