The
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
(NVSO) was organized in 1982 for the purpose of providing
senior adults an opportunity for competition and fellowship
through various athletic, recreational and social events. Working
together with the local Northern Virginia parks and recreation
departments and other agencies, the Olympics have been a continuing
success. Until 1988, the minimum age for participation was 55.
The age was changed to 50 to coincide with the Trigon Virginia
Senior Games and the National Senior Games.
In
order for an athlete to participate in the NVSO, he or she must
be a resident of one of the sponsoring jurisdictions. Agencies
that are a part of NVSO are asked to provide staff, volunteers
and facilities to help in organizing the overall event. Many
of the athletes who compete in the NVSO participate in the Virginia
Senior Games and qualify for the National Senior Games. Northern
Virginia has had a large number of athletes representing NVSO
at these competitions.
NVSO
has had the financial support of many local businesses, organizations
and individuals. These organizations have also supplied volunteers
and services to help make the events special for all involved.
In 2002, a website was developed: www.novaseniorolympics.com.
In
2007, NVSO celebrated its 25th anniversary.
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