KENTUCKY (WFIE) -
The 2012 Masters Athletic Challenge is accepting registration forms. Formerly known as the Green River Regional Senior Games, this annual event promotes physical fitness and healthy competition among area residents age 50 and over.
The event is going to be held on May 17- June 9, and will feature bowling, cycling, golf, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
The games kick off on Thursday, May 17, with bowling at Owensboro's Diamond Lanes South.
Next, swimming at OMHS Health Park in Owensboro on Tuesday, May 22 and tennis at Moreland Park in Owensboro on Wednesday, May 23 will take place the following week.
Panther Creek Golf Course in Utica will host an 18-hole golf scramble on Friday, June 1.
A brand new event, cycling, will be held in Henderson on Saturday, June 2, with participants departing from the Walmart Service Center parking lot.
Track and field competitions will be held on Sunday, June 3, at Henderson County High School.
Then, the Masters Athletic Challenge will conclude on Saturday, June 9, with volleyball at Watson Lane Baptist Church in Henderson.
The cost to participate in all events is $3, except for bowling, which is$11 and golf at $23, which require additional fees.
This year's games are being sponsored by GRADD, OMHS, and AARP.
Registration forms with complete details are available at the GRADD office, area senior citizen centers and local sporting goods stores, or you may register online at www.GRADD.com/MAC.
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