The historic and picturesque Outer Banks is buzzing with anticipation as preparation for the 36th Annual Outer Banks Senior Games and SilverArts event commence. Slated to take place from April 15-27, the registration for the event is now in full swing on the event’s official web page.
Established as a unique sporting and arts event, the Outer Banks Senior Games and SilverArts are wholly dedicated to residents of Dare County aged 50 years and above. Designed to promote health and competition round the year, this Olympic-style event offers an extensive array of contests, ranging from heritage and visual arts, table tennis, basketball shooting, to swimming, shuffleboard, and pickleball, amongst other activities.
The event is coordinated jointly by The Thomas A. Baum Senior Center in Kill Devil Hills, in collaboration with the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center in Manteo and the Fessenden Center in Buxton. For detailed information regarding the competition locations and dates, the event’s calendar can be accessed.
The annual Outer Banks Senior Games and SilverArts have paved the way for senior residents to demonstrate their active participation in community-based health activities. The event has already opened its registration, and interested participants can register online on the official website. The detailed schedule of various contests and the rules of participation have also been provided on the site.
The annual event not only adds vigor to the Outer Banks community but also encourages seniors to participate in physical and recreational activities. It promotes a culture of regular exercise and activity among seniors, boosting their wellbeing and rendering them an integral part of the community.
Participants can revel in an array of sports, including bocce, table tennis, basketball shooting, swimming, and pickleball. Those with a flair for arts can showcase their talent in heritage and visual arts. Each activity will be held at specific locations, the details of which can be found in the events calendar.
The Outer Banks Senior Games and SilverArts continue to be a central community-building initiative in Dare County. Local residents eagerly look forward to the event every year, taking immense pride in the sportsmanship and talent displayed by the community’s seniors. This robust engagement with the community emphasizes the event’s significance, promoting healthy competition and camaraderie among senior residents.
As the Outer Banks community enthusiastically gears up for the annual senior games, it’s a reminder of the importance of integrating health, sportsmanship, and art in our daily lives, no matter our age. With residents eagerly awaiting the event, this sporting and arts congregation promises to be a thrilling and robustly participated event, fostering a healthy, engaging, and vital community environment.
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