COMPETITORS STILL SOUGHT FOR S.D. SENIOR OLYMPIC BALLROOM COMPETITION SEPT. 13 IN EL CAJON: “WHERE YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO BE A CHAMPION”

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September 11, 2009 (El Cajon/Rancho San Diego)—If you're over 50, now you can put on your dancing shoes--and be a good sport!  Going for the gold, competitors in the San Diego Senior Olympics this year will waltz into Cottonwood Golf Club in Rancho San Diego on September 13th to dance the night away in the Senior Olympic Game Competition.

 

Fred Astaire Studios and the Rancho San Diego-Jamul Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting the event. The public is invited to watch--and cheer on contestants vying for medals in performances ranging from Latin dances to the Hustle. 

 

Dancers will be performing the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz. Spicing up the dance floor will be competitors in the Hustle, Argentine Tango, Salsa, the Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, and the Mambo. Categories include Open American, Smooth & American Rhythm.

 

The event begins at 4:00 pm and will continue with a night of festivities until 9:00 pm.

 

Cottonwood Golf Club is located at 3121 Willow Glen Dr. , El Cajon. Admission for spectators is free. A no-host bar & buffet are available.

 

Basic registration cost for participants is $30.00 per couple, with additional entry cost per dance event. The age of the youngest competitor determines the age category. The age categories for medal hopefuls range from ages 50 -70 and over.

 

Full registration information for anyone wishing to compete is posted on the San Diego Senior Olympic website at www.sdseniorgames.org

 

For more information on Senior Olympic Games, contact:

 

Assistant Director Danny Proop
SAN DIEGO SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION
Office Address: 3268 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
Tel: 619.226.1324 Fax: 619.226.1304
www.sdseniorgames.org
http://www.meetup.com/San-Diego-Senior-Olympic-Games

 

SD Senior Olympic sponsorship opportunities are also available.

 

VENDORS: Table/booths are available for businesses to promote and showcase services and products. Table space is limited to first come, first serve. Cost is $125.00 per vendor table.
 

Contact Valerie at 619-670-8244 for booth rental details.

 


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