The 2002 Houston Senior Olympics is in need of volunteers to help out at several different sports. For those of you unfamiliar with the Senior Olympics, it is a community wide event for any athlete 50 years and older consisting of 21 different sports held in venues around the city. It is held annually - 2002 being its 14th year. Competitors who win in their age bracket, get the opportunity to compete in the State Olympics. From there, they get to compete in the National Senior Olympics which is held every two years. Houston averages around 1000 competitors each year. The competitors come not only from Houston and its surrounding areas, but from out of state as well. The competitors are always so appreciative of any help and support that they are given.

The sports that are in need of volunteers are:
1) April 15th - 5K and 10K Road Race - at Bear Creek Park beginning at 7 am
2) April 16th - Cycling - at Bear Creek Park beginning at 7 am
3) April 19th - Basketball - 3 on 3 - at the JCC on S. Braeswood beginning at 8 am
4) April 21st - Track and Field - at Rice University - beginning at 7 am.

Houston Parks and Rec is one of the Senior Olympics major sponsors. They are usually able to send quite a number of volunteers each year from their staff. Due to staff cutbacks, that is not the case this year.

If you can help out, please contact Barbara Shepard at: barbarashe@jcchouston.org or by calling 713.551.7250.