Jeff Fitlow
Among the athletes expected to compete in Houston’s 2011 Summer National Senior Games are, from left, David Boyles in archery, Dinah Anderson in track and field and DeEtte Sauer and Graham Johnston, both in swimming.

06.29.10 at 2:00 p.m.
Peter Radowick

George R. Brown Major Venue for Senior Games

The George R. Brown Convention Center will serve as a major hub of activities when the 2011 Summer National Senior Games take place at 10 Houston-area venues next year.

 

More than 15,000 athletes age 50 and older will compete in 18 medal competitions and two demonstration sports June 16-30, 2011.

 

Eight of the 18 medal events take place inside the downtown convention center: archery, badminton, basketball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball.

 

The games will be preceded with an Olympic-style torch run and flame arrival ceremony on June 15, 2011, with the flame burning for the duration of the games at a downtown location. The Celebration of Athletes event takes place at Toyota Center on June 21, 2011.

 

“We look forward to welcoming America’s senior athletes with open arms,” Houston Mayor Annise D. Parker said at a press conference Thursday to begin the yearlong countdown toward the games. “Houston has been down this road before and we know how to put on major sporting events."

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