The Valencia County Senior Olympics is taking registrations for the local competitions beginning next month (see event schedule below).

Events include free-throw shooting, tennis, talent, dance, horseshoes, track and field events and many others.

Men and women 50 years of age or older are eligible. The fee is $15 per participant. Late or on-site registration is subject to a $5 penalty.

Registrations are due at the local coordinator’s office at 715A South Main St. in Belen by 1 p.m. on March 1.

For more information, call 864-6739.

Event Date Time Location

Basketball free throw (men/women) March12-14 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Belen Middle School Basketball Free throw (men/Women) March 13 10 a.m. to noon Belen Rec. Center

Basketball Men March 14 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Belen Middle School Golf 18 Holes March 21 9 a.m. Tierra Del Sol C.C. 8-Ball Pool (men/women doubles) April 10 1 p.m. Del Rio Sr. Center 8-Ball Pool (mixed doubles) April 10 1 p.m. Del Rio Sr. Center 8-Ball Pool (men/women singles) April 10 1 p.m. Del Rio Sr. Center Tennis April 17 9 a.m. Bosque Farms Talent April 18 10 a.m. Belen Senior Center Waltz, Western, Country Waltz, Tango April 18 10 a.m. Belen Senior Center Jitterbug, Cumbia, Rumba April 18 10 a.m. Belen Senior Center Cha-Cha, Line Dance April 18 10 a.m. Belen Senior Center Table Tennis April 19 9 a.m. Belen Senior Center Horseshoes April 19 10 a.m. Belen Senior Center Airgun April 24 9 a.m. Bosque Farms

3-on-3 Basketball (women) April 26-28 9 a.m. Belen High School Javelin, Discus, Shotput April 29 9 a.m. Belen High School

Standing Long Jump April 29 9 a.m. Belen High School

Long Jump April 29 9 a.m. Belen High School

5K Road Race April 29 8 a.m. Belen High School

200M Run April 30 8:30 a.m. Belen High School

800M Race April 30 8:30 a.m. Belen High School

Bowling April 30-May 4 1 p.m. Sugar Bowl Lanes-1500M Race Walk May 1 8:30 a.m. Belen High School 100M Run May 1 8:30 a.m. Belen High School 400M run May 1 8:30 a.m. Belen High School 1500M Race Walk May 2 8:30 a.m. Belen High School 400M Race Walk May 2 8:30 a.m. Belen High School 800M EST Race Walk May 2 8:30 a.m. Belen High School Softball Throw May 3 8:30 a.m. Belen Senior Center Soccer Ball Kick May 3 8:30 a.m. Belen Senior Center Frisbee Throw Accuracy May 3 8:30 a.m. Belen Senior Center Frisbee Throw Distance May 3 8:30 a.m. Belen Senior Center Push Ups May 4 9 a.m. Elite Muscle

Weight Lift May 4 9 a.m. Elite Muscle

10K Road Race May 6 8 a.m. Aragon and Mesa Rd 5K Race Walk May 6 8 a.m. Aragon and Mesa Rd Archery May 7 9 a.m. Belen High School Racquetball April 9 9 a.m. Los Lunas

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