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2 General Information 1. Participant Eligibility: Men and women 50 years and older (as of 12/31/19) who have resided in North Carolina for a minimum of 3 consecutive months during the last 12 months may participate in Senior Games & SilverArts. A participant s age on December 31, 2019 determines the age category in which they will compete. 2. Age Categories: Medals are awarded in each athletic event by age category (men/women separately): 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, etc. Age categories do not apply for SilverArtists/Cheerleaders. 3. Entry: Complete OFFICIAL ENTRY FORMS, with payment, including Athletic and SilverArts forms printed on YELLOW paper. You can also DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FROM bcparks.recdesk.com OR you can enter ONLINE at bcparks.recdesk.com. 4. Fees: Payment of fees, including bowling and golf must accompany the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM. Make checks or money orders payable to Brunswick County Gator Senior Games & SilverArts. 5. T-Shirt: One shirt is provided with each entry. Circle preferred size. Additional shirts are $12.00 each. 6. Confirmation letters: Entry confirmation letters will be ed to each participant by March 29, It is the participant s responsibility to check for any errors in event choice and event partner listings. Report all corrections/changes to Khrystye Haselden ( ) as soon as possible. 7. Medals/Ribbons: Ribbons will be awarded for SilverArts events (Performing Arts winners will receive medals) and winning artists recognized at the SilverArts Reception and Follies, held on Friday, May 3, This event is FREE and open to the public. Medals will be awarded for athletic events at the Celebration Drop-In Social, held Tuesday, May 14, ALL PARTICIPANTS (Artists & Athletes) are invited to attend. This event is included in your entry fee and family/friends are also invited to attend. YOU MUST RSVP FOR THIS EVENT BY MONDAY, MAY 6, Medals/ribbons packets will be available at the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation office Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-5:00 pm beginning May 15, 2019 through June 14, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PICK UP YOUR MEDALS/RIBBONS PACKET OR HAVE SOMEONE PICK UP THE PACKET ON YOUR BEHALF. PACKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED. 8. State Finals Information: 2019 State Finals will largely be held in Raleigh, NC, September 16 22, Various other events are held at locations/times across NC. Athletes who win 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd place in a sanctioned athletic event are eligible to participate. For 2019, bowling participants who win 1 st through 6 th places will be eligible to participate in State Finals. SilverArts participants who win 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd place in Visual and Heritage Arts, 1 st, 2 nd place in Literary Arts, and/or 1 st place in Performing Arts are eligible to participate in State Finals SilverArts competition. An artist may only submit one entry per subcategory to State Finals; except in Performing Arts---- an artist may only have one entry per size of act in each sub-category. SilverArts winners must submit an additional SilverArts Information form with their State Finals Official Entry form. State Finals Official Entry forms will be made available on May 14, 2019, at the Celebration Drop-In Social or you can register online at ncseniorgames.org. The deadline to enter State Finals is August 1, 2019 at 11:59 pm. 9. National Senior Games: Offered every two years for State Finals qualifiers is the next qualifying year. For more info, visit nsga.com. ALL THOSE PARTICIPATING AT STATE FINALS ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 AT 12:30 PM AT BC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, BLDG N. ENJOY A DELICIOUS LUNCH & CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS! This program is sanctioned by North Carolina Senior Games, Inc. NCSG, Inc. is sponsored statewide by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. For more info, contact Khrystye Haselden, Brunswick County Gator Senior Games & SilverArts Local Coordinator (910) or or at khrystye.haselden@brunswickcountync.gov or visit our website at bcparks.recdesk.com

3 SilverArts Events Information (please refer to the 2019 Schedule of Events for additional info) 1. Entry Forms/Online Entry: All participants in Heritage, Visual, Literary, Performing Arts, and Cheerleading must submit entry forms and payment by entry form deadline (March 22, 2019). Entry must include all applicable art entry information (title, subcategory, size, etc.) and verify that it meets all applicable requirements (see attached page Specific Sub-Category Requirements for SilverArts ). Note that not all requirements apply locally. 2. Early Heritage/Literary Artwork Submission: Visual and Heritage Art Entries will be accepted early at BC Parks and Recreation/Bldg G (20 Referendum Drive, Bolivia) until 5 pm Wednesday, April 24, These entries will be transported to Leland Cultural Arts Center on April 29, 2019 for judging/display. 3. Heritage/Visual Artwork Submission: Check-in Visual and Heritage Art Entries at Leland Cultural Arts Center (1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland) between 9-10 am on Monday, April 29, Literary Art Entries Submission: Last day to submit literary art entries is April 18, Heritage/Visual/Literary Judging/Awards: Judging will be completed on April 29, st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place ribbons will be displayed in each category/subcategory of Heritage, Visual, and Literary Arts. 6. Public Viewing: SilverArts Showcase (Visual, Heritage, Literary Art entries display) will open for public viewing at Leland Cultural Arts Center beginning Tuesday, April 30, 2019 (9 am-9 pm), will continue May 1 (9 am- 9 pm), May 2 (9 am- 9 pm), and will close on Friday, May 3, 2019 with the conclusion of the SilverArts Reception & Follies Show. SilverArts Showcase is free and open to the public. 7. Performing Arts/Follies Rehearsal: All participants in Performing Arts must attend the SilverArts Follies performance rehearsal on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10 am at Leland Cultural Arts Center. 8. Performing Arts Awards: 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place medals will be awarded in Performing Arts to conclude the Follies Show. 1 st place winner qualifies to represent Brunswick County in Raleigh at NC State Finals SilverArts Follies (September 20, 2019). 9. SilverArts Reception & Follies Show: 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place artists in each category/subcategory of Heritage, Visual, and Literary Arts will be recognized, and Performing Artists/Cheer Teams will compete at Leland Cultural Arts Center on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10 am. This event is free and open to the public (food will be provided). 10. Artwork Pick-up: All artwork must be picked up following the SilverArts Reception & Follies on Friday, May 3, Early pick-up is not permitted. BC Gator SG & SilverArts will not be responsible for art entries left after 12 pm on May 3, Athletic Events Information (please refer to the 2019 Schedule of Events for additional info) 1. Entry Forms/Online Entry: All participants and event partners must submit entry forms and payment by entry form deadline (March 22, 2019). It is each participant s responsibility to ensure event partners are entered by deadline. 2. Event Check-In: Participants must arrive at the event site 15 minutes before the event begins or before your scheduled event time. Each participant MUST have a photo ID available for check-in each day at each event. Upon arrival, please check-in with the event manager. 3. Rain Dates: In the case of inclement weather, participants should check the BC Parks and Recreation FACEBOOK page the morning of the event for up-to-date info on the rescheduling/venue changes of the event. 4. Bowling: A fee of $6.00 per event is due in addition to the regular entry fee and must be submitted with entry. Participants who win 1 st -6 th places will qualify to compete at the 2019 State Finals. 5. Golf: A fee of $40.00 is due in addition to the regular entry fee and must be paid with entry. Participants are required to supply their own clubs and balls. To qualify for State Finals, players must meet a minimum performance score (MPS) and finish in the top 3 in their age group. Golfers may indicate those with whom they would prefer to be paired. Dependent upon participation, golfers may be paired with others by age category. Pairings at event start are final. Golfers may also be given a tee time in lieu of a shotgun start. 6. Races: Participants must choose to compete in the 5k race OR 10k race. 7. State Finals Partners (Bowling/Pickleball/Table Tennis/Tennis): Participants may substitute a partner if the qualifying partner from local games is unable to attend State Finals. The substitute must have qualified in that event to be eligible to participate in State Finals. 8. Swimming: Participants are limited to 6 swimming events. 25-yard events are not included in this count. 9. Pickleball/Tennis: Participants are required to supply their own racquet. Balls will be provided. 10. Table Tennis: Participants should wear solid colored clothing. No white or multi-colored clothing will be allowed. Participants are required to supply their own racquet. Balls will be provided. REMINDER: To promote total health and physical fitness, events of longer durations and lower intensity are strongly recommended. High-intensity types of activities are offered primarily for the conditioned, trained athlete.

4 2019 Specific Category Requirements for SilverArts The following are complete rules for SilverArts. *PLEASE NOTE: Items UNDERLINED are specific to STATE FINALS qualifiers & ARE NOT REQUIRED for BC Gator SG & SilverArts locally. *All persons entering SilverArts must be 50 years of age or better as of December 31st, a N.C. resident for a minimum of 3 consecutive months of the calendar year, and must qualify through a Local Senior Games SilverArts program for State Finals. *Art entry/entries incorrectly categorized by the artist, or not in compliance with NCSG Guidelines and Requirements, will not be considered in the judging process. *Entries must be the original work of the artist and must have been completed within 2 years of Local Games' submission date. A. Heritage Arts Entries must be the work of the individual and not a group. Heritage Art entries must be an original work. Patterns may be used, but no stamped pieces will be accepted. Pottery must be hand built or thrown. Entries from ceramic molds will not be accepted. All framed work must be securely wired, ready to be hung (no serrated hooks or string). Two-dimensional work not properly framed and wired will not be displayed. Framed works can be no larger than 36" x 42", including matting and frame. Entries can be no heavier than 50 pounds. All entries, except framed work, must be able to be displayed in an area 3'(W) x 3'(L) x 5 (Height). Groupings (sets) shall have no more than 3 separate pieces per set. All objects within each piece of the set must be contained within or attached to one of the 3 pieces of the set. Artist's name and title of entry must appear on, or be attached to, entry for identification. Artist must send a photo of entry with State Finals Entry Form and SilverArts Information Form. Photos cannot be returned. Artists, or their representatives, must be able to deliver and pick-up the entry at/during the designated times. The heritage arts piece entered at State Finals must be the same piece that won at the Local Games. An artist may only submit one (1) entry per sub-category at State Finals. B. Literary Arts All entries must be typed, double-spaced, on 8-1/2 x 11 paper and have a minimum of 1 margins. A minimum font size is 10-point type (preferably times new roman or arial ). Poems can be no longer than 40 lines. Short stories, essays, and life experiences can be no longer than 8 pages. All entries must have a title page, which includes title of work, sub-category, and name of artist. Artist's name should not appear on the content pages. A display-quality copy of the winning Literary Arts entries, and two (2) additional copies, should be submitted to NCSG by the artist with their official State Finals Entry Form and SilverArts Information Form. No framed or matted entries will be accepted. The original and all copies will be retained by NCSG, Inc. The literary arts piece entered at State Finals must be the same piece that won at the Local Games. An artist may only submit one (1) entry per sub-category at State Finals C. Performing Arts An artist may only have one (1) entry per size of act in each sub-category. Performing entries are limited to three (3) minutes of on-stage time. Exceeding the time limit will result in automatic disqualification. Timing is the performer s responsibility and begins with the first note of music or the first movement visible to the audience and ends with the exit of the last performer from the stage or final movement of the act. Performing entries may be one of the following: (a) soloists, (b) small groups (2-4 performers), or (c) large groups (5 or more performers). Accompanist (s) will be counted to determine size of act. No one under age 50 as of Dec. 31st will be permitted on stage and an accompanist must be a registered participant. All performers for all acts must enter stage right and exit stage left or begin and end on the stage. See the SilverArts Manual for a stage diagram. If recorded music is used, it must be an mp3 file (submitted electronically or on a flash drive) or a high-quality CD. Music must be sent with State Finals Entry Form and SilverArts Information Form. No recorded instruction is permitted. This should be the only track on the CD/ flashdrive or electronic file. Music may be picked up following the performance. It will not be mailed. At State Finals, NCSG can provide the following items: chairs, microphone(s), piano, and sound system. The act is responsible for all other props and equipment and must get NCSG advance approval for use at Show. Props must be small, few, light-weight and easy to set up quickly. Voice presentations must be a live performance by the artist. Background music can be recorded. Lip-synch is not permitted as a performing art. The Group Leader, who must be a participant, must complete the SilverArts Information Form for the group and submit it with their State Finals Entry Form, and each member of the group must submit their own personal State Finals Entry Form by the August 1st deadline. The performance at State Finals must be the same performance that won at the Local Games; i.e. same song, dance, music, etc. No live animals are allowed, except for service animals. D. Visual Arts All artwork, except sculpture, must be framed (or gallery wrapped), securely wired, and ready to be hung (no serrated hooks or string). Artwork, except sculpture, not properly wired will not be displayed. Artwork, except sculpture, can be no larger than 36" x 42", including matting and frame. Entries can be no heavier than 50 pounds. Sculpture groupings (sets) may have no more than 3 pieces per grouping (set). Mixed media may be a freestanding piece. Photography Film or Digital-determined by the medium on which the image is recorded. Freestanding entries must be able to be displayed in an area 3 (W) x 3 (L) x 5 (Height). Artists, or their representatives, must be able to deliver and pick-up the entry at/during the designated times. If on-site assembly is required, details must be specified on the information Form for NCSG prior approval. The art piece must be an original work, not a print. Artist's name and title of entry must appear on, or be attached to, entry for identification. Artist must send a photograph of entry with State Finals Entry Form and SilverArts Information Form. Photos cannot be returned. The visual arts piece entered at State Finals must be the same piece that won at the Local Games. An artist may only submit (1) entry per sub-category at State Finals.

5 Brunswick County Gator Senior Games & SilverArts 2019 Schedule of Events Wednesday, April 3 (rain date: 4/10) Horseshoes 10 am Town Creek Park Cornhole 10 am Town Creek Park Basketball Shoot 10 am - 12 pm Town Creek Park Football Throw 10 am - 12 pm Town Creek Park Softball Throw 10 am - 12 pm Town Creek Park Fun Walk 12 pm Town Creek Park Opening Ceremonies & Lunch 12 pm, Town Creek Park **All Registered Senior Games Athletes & SilverArtists Invited** Friday, April 5 Table Tennis (singles/doubles/mixed) 9 am St. James Community Ctr Billiards 1 pm Brunswick Ctr at Shallotte Monday, April 8 Bowling (singles) 9 am Planet Fun Tuesday, April 9 Pickleball (singles/doubles/mixed) 10 am House of Pickleball (HOP) Thursday, April 11 Golf 9 am Oak Island Golf Course Saturday, April 13 Swimming 9 am (8:30 warm-up) Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatics Ctr (BCC) Monday, April 15 Bowling (mixed doubles) 9 am Planet Fun Bowling (doubles) 11 am Planet Fun 3-on-3 Basketball 3 pm Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatics Ctr (BCC) Tuesday, April 16 5k Run/10k Run 8 am Town Creek Park Wednesday, April 17 (rain date: 4/24) Bocce 9 am Town Creek Park Croquet 9 am Town Creek Park Shuffleboard 9 am Town Creek Park Thursday, April 18 **Deadline to submit Literary Arts Entries** Monday, April M Dash 9 am UNC Wilmington 100 M Dash 9 am UNC Wilmington 200 M Dash 9 am UNC Wilmington 400 M Dash 9 am UNC Wilmington 800 M Run 9 am UNC Wilmington 1500 M Run 9 am UNC Wilmington Tuesday, April 23 Discus 9 am UNC Wilmington Shotput 9 am UNC Wilmington Running Long Jump 9 am UNC Wilmington Standing Long Jump 9 am UNC Wilmington Wednesday, April 24 **Deadline to submit Heritage/Visual Arts Entries to BC Parks & Recreation for transport** Thursday, April 25 (rain date: 4/26) Cycling 9 am Northwest Park Monday, April 29 SilverArts check-in 9-10 am Leland Cultural Arts Ctr SilverArts performance 10 am Leland Cultural Arts Ctr rehearsal (required) SilverArts Showcase at Leland Cultural Arts Center Monday, April 29 (2-9 pm) Tuesday, April 30 - Thursday, May 2 (9 am - 9 pm) Friday, May 3 (9 am - 12 pm) (schedule continues next page)

6 Tuesday, April 30 Tennis (singles) 9 am Smithville Park Wednesday, May 1 Tennis (doubles) 9 am Smithville Park Thursday, May 2 Tennis (mixed doubles) 9 am Smithville Park Friday, May 3 SilverArts Reception & Follies 10 am, Leland Cultural Arts Center (SilverArts entries pick-up following Follies) Monday, May 6 **Last Day to RSVP for May 14 th Celebration Drop-In** Tuesday, May 7 Softball Tournament 9 am Various BC Parks Tuesday, May 14 Celebration Drop-In Social Drop in between 10-11:30 am to enjoy delicious treats while mingling & celebrating with other participants :30 am, BC Cooperative Extension, Bldg N **Must RSVP by May 6 th to attend this event** Weekdays from Wednesday, May 15 - Friday, June 14 Medals/Ribbons pickup 8:30 am - 5 pm BC Parks & Recreation, Bldg G Thursday, August 1 State Finals Celebration **State Finals Entry Form Deadline** Thursday, October 31 12:30 pm BC Cooperative Extension, Bldg N BCGSG & SA Venue Directory Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive, Shallotte Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Bldg N, Government Center, Bolivia Brunswick County Parks and Recreation 20 Referendum Drive, Bldg G, Government Center, Bolivia Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatics Center Brunswick Community College (BCC) 50 College Road, Bolivia House of Pickleball (HOP) 115 Kay Todd Road SE, Leland Leland Cultural Arts Center 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland Northwest Park 1937 Andrew Jackson Hwy, Leland Oak Island Golf Course 928 Caswell Beach Road, Oak Island Planet Fun 349 Whiteville Road NW, Shallotte Smithville Park 8340 River Road SE, Southport St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Road SE, St. James Town Creek Park 6420 Ocean Hwy East/Hwy 17, Winnabow UNC Wilmington Harold Greene Track & Field Complex 601 South College Road, Wilmington In cases of inclement weather/schedule changes, participants should check the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation FACEBOOK page or visit bcparks.recdesk.com

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8 Wednesday, April 3/12 pm Opening Ceremonies & Lunch Town Creek Park, Winnabow Join us as we kick-off our 31st Gator SG & SA with the official lighting of the torch and special guests! All BC Gator participants are invited to attend the day s festivities! Come pick up your t-shirt and enjoy lunch even if you are not competing that day! Tues-Thurs, April 30 to May 2 (9 am-9 pm)/friday, May 3 (9 am-12 pm) SilverArts Showcase (Visual, Heritage, & Literary Art entries display) Leland Cultural Arts Center Browse the gallery filled with an array of Visual, Heritage, and Literary Arts entries on exhibit- -all created by your talented Brunswick neighbors! SilverArts Showcase is free and open to the public each day. Friday, May 3/10 am SilverArts Reception & Follies Show Leland Cultural Arts Center Join us as we recognize 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place artists in Heritage, Visual, and Literary Arts and be entertained with a talent showcase of dancers, singers, and more. This event is free and the public is welcome to attend. Refreshments provided. Tuesday, May 14/ 10-11:30 am Celebration Drop-In Social Brunswick Co. Cooperative Extension, Bldg N, Bolivia Drop in between 10-11:30 am to enjoy delicious treats while mingling & celebrating with other participants. All artists & athletes & family/friends are invited to drop-in as BC Gator SG & SA concludes. You must RSVP by 5/6/19. September State Finals Events in Raleigh-deadline to register is 8/1/19.