Senior adults ages 50 and up can register now until April 22 for the 2010 Clarksville Senior Olympics.

This year's events will take place April 26-29 at various locations around Clarksville including The Swan Lake Sports Complex and Golf Course, Kleeman Community Center, The Pinnacle Bowling Center, and Burt Cobb Community Center. Seniors will face off for bragging rights as well as medals in over 20 challenging events to include shuffleboard, tennis, track, golf, bowling, basketball free throw, archery, and billiards. The theme for this year’s Olympics is "For the Health of It".

The Clarksville Senior Olympics will begin with Opening Ceremonies at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26 at Burt Cobb Community Center.

The Closing Dinner and Awards ceremony will feature a fun, 50's Sock Hop, and be held Thursday, April 29 at The Crow Community Center. Following dinner will be an ice cream social along with a costume contest.

Slicked back hair and beehives are encouraged!

Registration forms are available at the Parks and Recreation office at 102 Public Square or any of our three community centers. The 2010 Senior Olympics are sponsored by Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Uffelman Estates, Gateway Health System, The Leaf Chronicle, and Lamar Advertising.

For more details on the Clarksville Senior Olympics, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.