Senior Voice -

Registration is open for this year’s Alaska International Senior Games, taking place Aug. 5-13 in Fairbanks. The online registration portal is at http://www.alaskaisg.org.

The annual event brings together athletes and recreation enthusiasts age 50 and older from all around the state and beyond. This year’s events include archery, basketball, bocce, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, ice hockey (co-ed), indoor shooting, mini golf, pickleball, power walk, road race, swimming, table tennis, team toss, tennis, track and field and triathlon. Competition is organized into divisions by players’ age. Anyone age 90 or older pays no registration or entry fees.

Doubles and mixed doubles players need to get their own partners prior to registering for bowling, pickleball, table tennis and tennis. If you need a partner, browse the Partner and Team Page on the AISG website. If you don’t find someone, you can submit your information for others to find. This is also where to find teammates for 3-on-3 basketball.

Not into sports? The Games are always in need of volunteers.

The http://www.alaskaisg.org website has a wealth of information, including tips for out-of-town visitors. Don’t do web? Email info@alaskaisg.org or call 907-978-2388