The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) committee recently elected Rod Hupp of Falls Church 2025 Chairman. Hupp, 72, is a retired IT Project Manager and an active NVSO participant having entered 22 events in 2024 and winning many gold and silver medals. Hupp is also a member of the Elks and does Civil War reenactments.
The NVSO committee has set 2025 dates as Saturday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 30.
Hupp said, “The end date could change to accommodate possible new events and the growing participation.” He also said, “We set a new record for participation last year at 1,040 and expect to set a new record again.”
To participate in NVSO events senior adults must be 50 years old by Dec. 31 and live in one of the sponsoring Northern Virginia jurisdictions (see website at nvso.us). Registration remains the same at $20, is online only and will open July 7, Save the Date.. Over 70 indoor and outdoor events, most by gender, some co-ed and in five and 10 year age groups. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded after each event.
Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington will host opening day festivities Saturday, Sept. 13, followed by track and rowing events. Remaining events will take place during the following two weeks at venues throughout the sponsoring jurisdictions. Volunteer opportunities are available (see website) as is information on how to become a Gold, Silver or Bronze Patron. Additional information is available at nvso1982@gmail.com.
www.nvso.us