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[Pages:11]SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS CLASSIC POST OFFICE BOX 3401 FLORENCE, SC 29502

SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS CLASSIC

STATE GAMES

Francis Marion University

4822 E. Palmetto Street Florence, South Carolina 29501

May 8-11, 2019 May 17-18, 2019



Sponsored by: Humana

Blue Cross Blue Shield City of Florence Florence County AARP

BMH Investment Group Supporters:

Francis Marion University S.C. Recreation and Park Association

Sanctioned by: National Senior Games Association



General Information

Read Before Completing Registration

GENERAL INFORMATION

The SC Sports Classic State Games (SCSC) is a 2-weekend competition in 28 sports for men and women 40 years old and older. The event has both ambulatory (standing) and non-ambulatory (sitting) athletes. Participation in the SC Sports Classic is open to anyone from any state meeting the age requirement regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, or national origin. Socials as well as athletic activities are offered including a Friday Evening Celebration of Athletes and Dinner. The SCSC requests that all participants consult his or her doctor in regard to preparation for, and competition in, our State Games.

Age Groups: Age is determined by your age as of December 31, 2019. All events are held in the following 5-year age increments: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+. In doubles competition, the age of the younger player will determine the age of the team. In team sports, age categories are: 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+ and are determined by the age of the youngest player on the team.

Proof of Age/Gender: Acceptable proof of age/gender including driver's license, passport, or in-force insurance policy ID must be shown at registration check-in.

Event Venues:

Weekend One: May 8-11, 2019 All events will be held at various offsite venues. (SEE ATTACHED MAP)

Weekend Two: May 17-18, 2019 Most events are conducted at Francis Marion University (4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501) located on Highways 301 and 76 about 7 miles east of Florence. Cycling is run at the Highway 327 Industrial Park. (SEE ATTACHED MAP)

Registration Check-in: May 8-11, 2019: Athlete check-in is 1 hour prior to event at your individual venues. Registration Check-in: May 17-18, 2019: Athlete check-in is in the Athlete Village in the Smith University Center Commons of FMU (843-661-1180). Enter at 4th entrance on left. The Registration Desk will be open from 2:00pm-5:00pm Thursday, 7:00am -5:00pm on Friday, and 7:00am-11:00am Saturday.

Housing:

No campus housing is available for May 8-11, 2019 Competitions, but host hotel is Hilton Garden Inn. (see below). Campus Housing ? Available May 16-18, 2019. The first 300 participants requesting housing on campus can be accommodated at Francis Marion University in dormitory style facilities. Linens are not furnished and there are no TVs in the rooms. Suitemates must be requested on the Registration form.

Motels: The following motels are a part of the State Games team. When taking advantage of these special rates, please tell the motel that you are with the SC Sports Classic.

NAME

ADDRESS

Quality Inn

150 Dunbarton Dr

Holiday Inn Exoress North 2101 Florence Harlee Blvd

Hilton Garden Inn

2671 Hospitality Blvd

Hampton Inn & Suites

3000 W Radio Dr

Staybridge Suites

150 Westpark Dr

TELEPHONE 843-664-2400 843-629-9779 843-432-3001 843-629-9000 843-519-5200

RATE $90.00 $99.00 $99.00 $99.00 $119.00

National Qualifier: The South Carolina Sports Classic State Games is the only sanctioned qualifying site in the state for the National Senior Games competition. This year the 2019 NSGA National Games will be held in Albuquerque, NM June 14-25, 2019. NOTE** Only 50+ athletes may advance to Nationals. 40-49 athletes are eligible for awards, state records, and all amenities except advancement to Nationals.

Awards: Medals will be presented to the first, second and third place finishers in each event. Duplicate awards will be given in timed events only when there is a tie.

Rules & Policies: 1) Athletes are responsible for knowing the rules, regulations, physical requirements, and abilities needed for the event. 2) Play will be governed by the National Governing Body rules for each sport unless modified by the SC Sports Classic rulebook. The SCSC rulebook is available on the SC Sports Classic website, . 3) All athletes must be pre-registered. Participants will not be allowed to change or add events at the Games. 4) Doubles partners must be registered participants and listed on their partner's registration form including year of birth. Only properly registered doubles teams will be allowed to play. Partners cannot be selected or paired at the event. Ambulatory athletes must have ambulatory partners and non-ambulatory athletes must have non-ambulatory partners. 5) Participants must use equipment provided by the SCSC where required, otherwise, they may use their own. All personal equipment to be used including horseshoes, shuffleboard cues and track implements must be pre-certified at the Events Stations. 6) ONLY track shoes or running shoes may be used for Track & Field.

7) Participants are limited to 6 swimming events and 5 track running events. Walkers may participate in power walk or race walk, but not both.

8) During play, all protests must be filed immediately with the appropriate fee to the Event Manager who will contact the Protest Committee for a ruling. This ruling is final.

9) Due to the number of events, many will run simultaneously. It is the athlete's responsibility to check for any conflicts and not register for events that may run at the same time. Athletes registering for events in the same time frame will be scratched from all but one event as determined by the SCSC.

10) Games officials reserve the right to cancel any event due to insufficient registration or combine age groups if fewer than 5 participants signed up for an event in any age group.

11) Event Roll Call: Athletes must check-in at their event venue at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled starting time. Once roll is called and the event meeting held, absentees will be scratched, and the event will start on time. No late check-in will be allowed.

12) Team events and all bracketed events will be a single elimination tournament with consolation game/match.

13) Games officials reserve the right to cancel or postpone events in case of inclement weather or unusual extenuating circumstances. There will be no refund for a cancelled, postponed or rescheduled event. Come prepared for all types of weather. On May 8-11, 2019 it is your responsibility to check at your event venue for schedule changes. On May 17-18, 2019 it is your responsibility to check at the Event Station in the Athlete Village for schedule changes.

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

? Registration is open from January 1, 2019 through May 1, 2019 at .

? Ways to register: 1) On-line at the SC Sports Classic website, . Payment made by credit card.

2) By printing an entry form on-line and mailing it to SCSC, PO Box 3401, Florence, SC 29502 along with your check or money order.

3) By completing this entry form and returning as directed. Registrations will not be accepted that are not accompanied by the required fee and forms. Any incomplete registrations that are returned will incur a $10 processing fee. No faxes or emails will be accepted as registration. Checks are to be made payable to South Carolina Sports Classic. There will be a $35 returned check fee and athlete is not registered until all fees are paid.

? Please note on your entry form if you participated in a sanctioned SCSC Local Games in 2018.

? Deadlines: Registration deadline is May 1, 2019. Early registration deadline is April 15, 2019. No registrations will be accepted if not received by May 1, 2019.

? Fees:

Entry fees:

State resident registrations received by April 15th

$45

State resident registrations received from April 16-May 1

$55

Out of state resident registrations received by April 15th

$60

Out of state resident registrations received from April 16-May 1

$70

Team player fee (basketball, softball, volleyball) if participating in Team play only and no other events or socials

Received by May 1, 2019.

$20 per sport

Team members participating in additional events and/or attending socials would pay the full registration fee as listed

above, and includes a T-Shirt, socials, meals, registration processing and all selected events

? Separate facility usage fees will be charged in bowling $7.00 and golf $20.00 and will be paid at the venue. ? There is an additional $2 fee for T-shirt sizes 2X or 3X. ? A protest fee of $50 is due at the time of the protest. The fee is refundable if the protest is determined to be valid. ? Refund requests must be made in writing and received by May 1, 2019. A 15% processing fee will be retained for

cancellations before May 1, 2019. No refunds for any reason after May 1, 2019,

? The liability release form must be signed, and emergency contacts listed, or your registration is incomplete.

? Those registering on-line will receive an email confirmation. No confirmation will be sent to those not registering online. However, all those registered will be posted on our website after registration has concluded.

? When entering Event Partners on the "Official Event Registration Form" INCLUDE YEAR OF BIRTH (YOB).

At the Games, have with you: a photo ID or proof of age/gender, list of medications, medical conditions and allergies; and proof of insurance in case of emergency.

Complete and Return if applicable

Make a copy for your records

* 2019 SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS CLASSIC TEAM ROSTER *

Registration Form Required for each individual team member

EVENT:

____Basketball (max. Roster 10) ____Softball (max. roster 20)

(max. out of state-3)

(max. out of state-5)

____Volleyball (max. roster 15) (max. out of state-4)

Each team member MUST fill out the "Registration Form" or enter online and include the fees required on the registration form, $20.00 sport ONLY

GENDER/AGE DIVISION: ___Women 40+ ___Women 45+ ___Women 50+ ___Women 55+ ___Women 60+ ___Women 65+

___Women 70+ ___Women 75+ ___Women 80+ ___Women 85+

___Men 40+ ___Men 45+ ___Men 50+ ___Men 55+ ___Men 60+ ___Men 65+

___Men 70+ ___Men 75+ ___Men 80+ ___Men 85+

TEAM NAME ____________________________________ REPRESENTING STATE ___________________ TEAM CAPTAIN FIRST NAME: _________________ LAST NAME: ______________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________

CITY: ________________________ STATE: ______ ZIP: ___________

HOME PHONE: _____/_______/____________

CELL PHONE: _____/________/_________

E-mail: ________________________________________________

Attach the Team Roster on a separate sheet to this form Include: Players and Coaches First and Last Name, Complete mailing address, Phone

Number, Email, and DOB.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

MAIL COMPLETED ROSTER AND REGISTRATIONS TO: Debbie Eaddy, SCSC, P.O. Box 3401, Florence, SC 29502

Contact Debbie Eaddy at (843) 229-1665 or email eaddyrent@ for information concerning team matters.

Rosters received after May 1, 2019 will not be accepted!

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* VOLUNTEER APPLICATION *

Return With Registration if Applicable

Anyone interested in volunteering during the "SC Sports Classic" State Games may apply by filling out the following application. Spouses/family members are eligible to volunteer. You will be contacted by the volunteer coordinator.

Name: ___________________________________________Email: ____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phones: _____/_____/_______ Home _____/_____/_______ Cell

Shirt size (please circle) S

M

L

XL XXL XXXL

Please check the WEEKEND, DAY & TIME you are available. If you prefer to work a certain event, please note below. If not, we will use

you where we need you the most.

MAY 8-11, 2019 WEEKEND

MAY 17-18, 2019 WEEKEND

_____Friday 8:30am-12:00pm

_____ Friday 7:30am-12:30pm

_____Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm

_____ Friday 12:30pm-5:30pm

_____Saturday 7:00am-11:00am

_____ Saturday 7:30am-11:00am

_____Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm

_____ Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm

Event Requested: __________________________________ _____________________________________

For more information Contact: Robin Parker 843.667.6999 HOME RobinP805@

Return This Page to SCSC

Make a copy for your records

Official Registration Form Registration Deadline: Received by May 1, 2019

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth __________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: _____ Zip: ______________________

Phone Numbers: ___________________________________________________Age: ________ (as of 12/31/19) County: _________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

SEX: Male Female

Category: Standing (Ambulatory) Non-Ambulatory (Sitting at all times)

T-Shirt Size ? CIRCLE ONE Small Medium Large XLarge 2X Large ($2.00 extra) 3X Large ($2.00 extra)

Have you participated in any 2018 Local Games sanstioned by SCSSC YES NO Location ___________________

Participation Fees: (Please check all that apply)

SCSC Registration Fee Received By April 15, 2019

( Includes t-shirt, selected events, meal functions) In State

$45.00 $________

Out of State

$60.00 $________

Registration Fee Received Between April 16, 2019 ? May 1, 2019

In State

$55.00 $________

Out of State Do you plan to attend the Meal Function on Friday May 10th (circle one) Yes No

$70.00 $________

Additional Meal Function Ticket for guest Do you plan to attend the Meal Function on Friday May 17th (circle one) Yes No

$20.00 each $________

Additional Meal Function Ticket for guest

$20.00 each $________

Additional Fee For 2XL or 3XL T-Shirt

$2.00 $________

Torch Club

Gold $100.00

Silver $50.00 Bronze $25.00

Participation $15.00

$________

Team Sport Registration (Includes t-shirt only) (All team rosters must be RECEIVED by May 1, 2019)

Basketball

$20.00 $________

Softball

$20.00 $________

Volleyball

$20.00 $________

May 16-19, 2019 Francis Marion University Campus Housing is $50.00 per night

Suitemate Name (if applicable) ___________________________________________________

Please Circle Night(s) Staying On Campus:

Thursday Friday Saturday

($50.00 x # of nights) $_________

TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED (Make check payable to SC Senior Sports Classic, PO Box 3401, Florence SC 29502)

$_________

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Athlete Village Schedule of Events

WEEKEND ONE

Wednesday ? Saturday, May 8-11, 2019

Athlete Registration Check-in and Personal equipment certifications will be conducted at the Event Venue 1 hour prior to the Event

Friday, May 10, 2019

6:30 pm

Celebration of Athletes and Dinner at Staybridge Suites- Florence Center 150 Westpark Dr., Florence SC 29501

WEEKEND TWO AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY

Thursday, May 16, 2019

2:00pm-5:00pm

Registration and Personal equipment certification at the Smith Center

Friday, May 17, 2019

7:00am-5:00pm

Registration and Personal equipment certification at the Smith Center

10:00am-11:00am

Bingo, Smith Center Commons balcony

1:00pm-3:00pm

Croquet behind Smith Center

6:30pm

Celebration of Athletes and Dinner at Irving Dining Hall

Saturday, May 18, 2019

10:00am-11:00am

Bingo, Smith Center Commons balcony

7:00am-11:00am

Registration and Personal equipment certification at the Smith Center

* * 2019 SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS CLASSIC

OFFICIAL EVENT REGISTRATION FORM - COMPLETE AND RETURN NAME: ____________________________________ This form must be completed in order to participate in individual competition.

Weekend One: See Venue Map for Event Locations

Weekend Two: Francis Marion University

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

_______ 3:00 pm

Bowling Mixed Doubles Southgate Bowling Center Partner _____________________ YOB _________ (Ambulatory or non-ambulatory)

Thursday, May 9, 2019

________ 8:30 am

Tennis Singles Florence Tennis Center

________ 2:00 pm

Bowling Singles Southgate Bowling Center

Friday May 10, 2019

________ 8:30am ________ 9:00 am

Tennis Doubles Florence Tennis Center Partner ______________________ YOB _________ Golf. The Palms Golf Course

________ 9:00 am

Pickleball Singles Timrod Park

________ 9:00am

Racquetball Singles McLeod Health & Fitness

________ 9:30am

Racquetball Doubles McLeod Health & Fitness

________ 10:00am

Partner _____________________ YOB _________ Racquetball Mixed Doubles McLeod Health/Fitness

Partner _____________________ YOB _________

________ 10:00 am

Bowling Doubles Southgate Bowling Center Partner _____________________ YOB _________ (Ambulatory or non-ambulatory)

________ 12:00 pm

Pocket Billiards Southgate Bowling Center

________ 1:00pm

Tennis Mixed Doubles Florence Tennis Center

Partner ______________________ YOB _________

________ 1:00 pm

Pickleball Doubles Timrod Park Partner ______________________ YOB _________

6:30pm, Celebration of Athletes and Dinner

Saturday May 11, 2019

Track and Field Events West Florence High School) Participants limited to five (5) running events

_________ _________ _________ _________

7:30 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am

5000M Race Walk 1500 M Powerwalk Discus Men High Jump Women

_________>>>>>>>>> _________>>>>>>>>> _________>>>>>>>>> _________>>>>>>>>> _________>>>>>>>>> _________>>>>>>>>> _________ 9:15 am _________ 9:15 am _________ 10:15 am _________ 10:30 am _________ 10:30 am _________ 10:30 am _________ 11:30 am _________ 11:45 am _________ 11:45 am _________ 1:00 pm _________ 1:00 pm _________ 1:30 pm _________ 1:30 pm

50 M Dash 800 M Run 400 M Run 100 M Dash 1500 M Run 200 M Dash High Jump Men Discus Women Standing Long Jump Women NQE Javelin Men Running Long Jump Women 1500 M Race Walk Standing Long Jump Men NQE Running Long Jump Men Javelin Women Shot Put Men Triple Jump Women Shot Put Women Triple Jump Men

_________ 9:00 am ________ 10:00 am

Non-Track and Field

Pickleball Mixed Doubles Timrod Park Partner ____________________ YOB ____________ Team Softball (Location TBA)

10:00 am Archery 25 Yards Indoor at Florence Center

_________>>>>>>>>> Re-curve, with sights _________>>>>>>>>> Bare-bow re-curve, with no sights _________>>>>>>>>> Compound fingers, with sights _________>>>>>>>>> Bare-bow Compound, with no sights _________>>>>>>>>> Compound Release, unlimited

Friday, May 17, 2019

________ 8:00 am ________ 8:00 am

________ 9:00 am

________ 9:00 am

Triathlon (400-yard swim, 20K cycle, 5K run) Horseshoes Women Can use personal equip (Ambulatory or non-ambulatory) Shuffleboard Men Singles Can use personal equip (Ambulatory or non-ambulatory) Badminton Singles

________ 10:00 am ________ 11:00 am

________ 12:00 pm

Table Tennis Singles Badminton Doubles Partner ______________________ YOB _________ Shuffleboard Women Singles Can use personal equip (Ambulatory or non-ambulatory)

12:00 pm Swimming Participants are limited to 6 events

________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________ >>>>>>>> ________>>>>>>>> ________ 1:00 pm

________ 2:00 pm

________ 3:00 pm

________ 3:00 pm ________ 4:00 pm

________ 4:00 pm

100 Yard Butterfly 200 Yard Freestyle 50 Yard Breaststroke 100 Yard Backstroke 400 Yard IM 100 Yard Breaststroke 200 Yard Backstroke 100 Yard IM 50 Yard Freestyle 200 Yard Butterfly 50 Yard Backstroke 200 Yard IM 50 Yard Butterfly 100 Yard Freestyle 200. Yard Breaststroke 500 Yard Freestyle Table Tennis Doubles Partner ______________________ YOB _________

Badminton Mixed Doubles Partner ______________________ YOB _________ Shuffleboard Doubles: Can use personal equip Partner ______________________ YOB _________ Ambulatory & Non-Ambulatory Cycling 5k OC Table Tennis Mixed Doubles Partner ______________________ YOB _________ Cycling 10 k OC

6:30pm, Celebration of Athletes and Dinner

Saturday, May 18, 2019

________ 8:00 am ________ 8:00 am

________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________

9:00 am 9:00 am 9-11 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am

5K Run Horseshoes Men's Can use personal equip (Ambulatory or non-ambulatory) Cycling 1 mile OC NQE Bocce Disc Golf, Spin Casting, Free Throw, Softball Throw Cycling 20k OC Spot Shooting NQE Team Basketball

Team Name ___________________________________________

________ 12:00 pm

Team Volleyball

Team Name ___________________________________________

OC NQE

Event Held Off Campus Non-Qualifying Event

Extra Fees:

Bowling, $7.00 per event at the venue Golf, $20.00 at the venue

* Personal Equipment Certification will be at the Smith Center Commons area the day before the scheduled event.

Return this page and make a copy for your records

* THIS IS A RELEASE *

WAIVER & RELEASE FROM LIABILITY - READ BEFORE SIGNING

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way with South Carolina Sports Classic, its related events and activities, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

1.

The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent

paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious

injury can exist; and,

2.

I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM

THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3.

I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe

unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the

attention of the Classic personnel immediately; and,

4.

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE

INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS S.C. SENIOR SPORTS CLASSIC, their officers, officials, agents and/or

employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors

of premises for activity ("Releases"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or

damage to person or property associated with my presence or participation, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE

NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5.

I hereby release any pictures or videos made of me to the S. C Senior Sports Classic to be posted on their web site or other

electronic media and social media including but not limited to brochures, videos, or advertisements and other promotional

materials.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________ Age: ________ Date: ___________

PRINT NAME: __________________________________________

NOTE: Francis Marion University also requires a "Release" to be signed at registration during check in. Must be signed to participate.

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Emergency Contact Information

Primary Contact: _________________________________________________ Relationship: ______________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________

Secondary Contact:__________________________________________________ Relationship________________________

Home Phone:________________________________________ Cell Phone_______________________________

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