The Long Live the Challenge 5K Walk will be held at the 2011 Summer National Senior Games next month.
Watch all the The Talk 650 Morning show interview on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybaRiGtIwg8&sns=fb
Friday, May 27, 2011
Talk of the Town: Darrell Green on The Talk 650 Morning Show
The Long Live the Challenge 5K Walk will be held at the 2011 Summer National Senior Games next month.
Watch all the The Talk 650 Morning show interview on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybaRiGtIwg8&sns=fb
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Darrell Green meets with press
Monday evening, members of the press and former athletes attended a Meet and Greet with Pro football Hall of Famer Darrell Green. Green’s WalkFitHealth Nation program is partnering with the National Senior Games for a 5k walk held Saturday, June 25th. Open to all ages, this free 5k will be led by Green and begin at 7:30 a.m. at Reliant Park. Those interested in participating in the walk are encouraged to register at: www.nsga.com.
Among those attending the event, former NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone was there to support Green’s initiatives towards a healthy and active lifestyle.
Friday, May 20, 2011
A Brief History of NSGA
In 1985 in St. Louis, MO, a group of seven men and women formed the original leadership for what was initially known as the National Senior Olympics Organization (NSOO). In the fall of 1985 they hosted a meeting of individuals who were currently conducting games for seniors in their 33 states. That group planned the first National Senior Olympic Games, held in 1987 in St. Louis. The games were a great success with 2,500 competitors. The NSOO was formalized during the games with a Board of Directors elected, articles of incorporation filed in the State of Missouri and by-laws adopted. Over 100,000 spectators viewed the first Games ceremonies featuring Bob Hope at the St. Louis Riverfront Arch.
The second National Games also took place in St. Louis in 1989, hosting 3,500 seniors and were covered by the New York Times, ESPN and Good Morning America.
In 1990 an agreement was reached with the United States Olympic Committee based on their objection to the use of the term Olympic in the organization’s corporate name and the name was changed to the U.S. National Senior Sports Organization. Today, the organization does business as the National Senior Games Association. The organization continued to name its signature event the National Senior Games - The Senior Olympics and, through a grandfather clause, States that were using the name Senior Olympics at the time of the USOC agreement were allowed to continue that privilege.
The National Senior Games Association moved its corporate office to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1998 where it exists today as a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating active adults to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior games movement.
The second National Games also took place in St. Louis in 1989, hosting 3,500 seniors and were covered by the New York Times, ESPN and Good Morning America.
In 1990 an agreement was reached with the United States Olympic Committee based on their objection to the use of the term Olympic in the organization’s corporate name and the name was changed to the U.S. National Senior Sports Organization. Today, the organization does business as the National Senior Games Association. The organization continued to name its signature event the National Senior Games - The Senior Olympics and, through a grandfather clause, States that were using the name Senior Olympics at the time of the USOC agreement were allowed to continue that privilege.
The National Senior Games Association moved its corporate office to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1998 where it exists today as a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating active adults to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior games movement.
A Word from Our Sponsor
A word from the Official Sponsor for the National Senior Games, Humana.
A special thanks to our local sponsors, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Reliant Energy, ConocoPhillips and beer sponsor Michelob Ultra. Thanks to our Corporate Patrons, Blue Bell Creameries, DeMontrond Automotive Group, United Airlines – Official Airline, Marathon Oil Co., and WalkFitHealth Nation.
A thanks to our sports specific sponsors as well:
Golf- Michelob Ultra
Swimming – ConocoPhillips
Badminton- AstraZenca
Table Tennis – AstraZenca
Tennis – Humana
Volleyball – AstraZenca
Power Walking – Humana
Triathlon – Humana
Long Live the Challenge
In keeping with the National Senior Games' mission to motivate senior men and women to lead a healthy lifestyle, the NSGA would like to invite the public to the Darrell Green's Long Live the Challenge Walk on June 25th.
This 5K walk (or approximately 3.2 miles), is open to any and all ages.We encourage you to come and begin, or continue living an active life. Bring your family and your friends to support you in this walk. What better way to be active then with others. Whether you are a 2011 National Senior Games participant or a local Houstonian, come and join the Challenge!
The June 25th walk be held at Reliant Park in Houston, starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration is done through the NSGA website at this link. Sign up today, before registration closes!
Pictured: Former Cornerback for the Washington Redskins and native Houstonian Darrell Green. Green was inducted into the Pro-football hall of fame in 2008 and is widely considered to be one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history.
This 5K walk (or approximately 3.2 miles), is open to any and all ages.We encourage you to come and begin, or continue living an active life. Bring your family and your friends to support you in this walk. What better way to be active then with others. Whether you are a 2011 National Senior Games participant or a local Houstonian, come and join the Challenge!
The June 25th walk be held at Reliant Park in Houston, starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration is done through the NSGA website at this link. Sign up today, before registration closes!
Pictured: Former Cornerback for the Washington Redskins and native Houstonian Darrell Green. Green was inducted into the Pro-football hall of fame in 2008 and is widely considered to be one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
2 Bowlers. 1 Medal. 202 Years between them.
Harry Pepper, 100, and Roger Gentilhomme, 102, are set to bowl against each other in the
2011 National Senior Games in Houston, Texas in June 2011.
Roger Gentilhomme Stats:
• Roger Gentilhomme is a 102-year-old bowling and tennis champion.
• Born on May 21, 1909 and has lived and worked in the Northeastern area of the U.S. most his life. He is a cancer survivor and WWII veteran.
• He plays tennis every morning since retiring 35 years ago.
• He has 3 children, 13 Grandchildren and 20 Great-grandchildren.
• Gentilhomme has competed for 16 years in the National and local Senior Games, in tennis, bowling and shuffleboard and has won numerous gold medals.
• Gentilhomme is a 2009 National Sporting Goods Association Hall of Fame inductee and the State of Florida Athlete of the Year for 2007 at the age of 98.
Roger Gentilhomme on YouTube.
2011 National Senior Games in Houston, Texas in June 2011.
Roger Gentilhomme Stats:
• Roger Gentilhomme is a 102-year-old bowling and tennis champion.
• Born on May 21, 1909 and has lived and worked in the Northeastern area of the U.S. most his life. He is a cancer survivor and WWII veteran.
• He plays tennis every morning since retiring 35 years ago.
• He has 3 children, 13 Grandchildren and 20 Great-grandchildren.
• Gentilhomme has competed for 16 years in the National and local Senior Games, in tennis, bowling and shuffleboard and has won numerous gold medals.
• Gentilhomme is a 2009 National Sporting Goods Association Hall of Fame inductee and the State of Florida Athlete of the Year for 2007 at the age of 98.
Roger Gentilhomme on YouTube.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Keep on rolling on
Harry Pepper has seen a lot in his day. Born in 1910, Harry has seen two World Wars, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, and now two economic depressions. When he was born, there was still an Ottoman Empire.
He has a grandson who is 50. He delivers meals on wheels to people 40 years younger than him; and this is his 62nd year bowling. Harry is one of the oldest athletes who will be competing in this year's Games.
Last year, the Houston Chronicle's Ken Hoffman interviewed the optimistic, energetic Pepper.
His advice to young people? "Read a lot. Education comes from reading. You need to know things. The world is changing. I'm 100 years old. I never thought I'd see a black man be our president. I never thought I'd see our country attacked like on 9/11. You need to know what's happening, not just here in America, but all over the world. Be a global person."
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