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Florida's Sunshine State Games are Olympic-style
programs and events created throughout the state for amateur
athletes of all ages and skill levels. From grass-roots development
programs to the Senior Games, Spring Games and Summer Games,
Florida's citizens have the opportunity and incentive to develop
their physical talents and competitive abilities.
Of the more than 150,000 participants since 1980, many have
gone on on to fulfill Olympic dreams or championships glory.
Thousands more have achieved personal goals and victories.
They all have been a part of a great Florida tradition of
amateur competition that symbolizes the true spirit of
Olympic-style sports.
As we provide Floridians with the incentive to train and the
opportunity to compete, you are invited to participate in
the 2009 Sunshine State Games. The 2009
Summer Games will be held in Polk County.
Click
here to find the various sports involved in Florida's
Sunshine State Games.
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Florida's Senior Games are multi-event competition for athletes
50 and older.
Local games
are held in 20 areas throughout the state
from January through November culminating with the state championship
in December. The
2008 Florida
Senior Games State Championships will be held in Lee County
and the City of Cape Coral December 6-14, 2008. The 2007 Florida Senior Games
State Championships were held in
Lee County and the City of Cape Coral for the second consecutive
year with over 1,600 senior athletes participating.
The
Florida Sports Foundation is taking a proactive approach toward
marketing Florida as the world's leading golf destination.
The state's new marketing program, PLAY FLA GOLF is reaching
out to thousands of golf enthusiasts across the U.S. and Canada.
The program features a full-color golf directory and vacation
guide aimed at helping people become better acquainted with
Florida's $6 billion a year golf industry.
With golf information being the number
one request of Florida visitors, the Florida Sports Foundation
and VISIT FLORIDA, the official tourism promotion corporation
for the State of Florida, maintain on-going distribution of
the golf guide to thousands of written and telephone golf-specific
inquiries.
To request a free copy of the PLAYFLA GOLF Directory
call toll-free 1-877-PLAY-FLA or E-mail to
guides@flasports.com
To inquire
about advertising opportunities contact Destination Media at
352-371-2265.
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 The Florida Sports Foundation, in
association with the Department of Elder Affairs, hosted the seventh
annual Ambassadors for Aging Day at the Florida Capitol on Monday,
April 30, 2007. Over 1,000 seniors attended the event's many
festivities.
The 2007 Ambassadors for Aging Day event celebrated older Floridians
and highlighted their talents and numerous contributions. The
celebration also recognized the extended role seniors play in our
families, communities and workplaces as they live longer, healthier
and more productive lives.
For the third year, the Florida Senior Games State Championships
Athletes of the Year received their award at Ambassadors for Aging
Day. 97-year old Roger Gentilhomme, a three-sport athlete from
Dunedin, and Sari Kisbany, a table tennis player from Redington
Shores, were on hand to receive their awards and accolades from
Governor Charlie Crist and State Representatives Tom Anderson
(Dunedin) and Jim Frische (Redington Shores).
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The Florida Sports Foundation is charged
with the promotion and development of professional, amateur, recreational
sports and physical fitness opportunities that produce a thriving
Florida sports industry and environment.
The Florida Sports Foundation
2930 Kerry Forest Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32309
850-488-8347
850-922-0482 Fax
info@flasports.com
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