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Individuals aged 50 and over who want active lifestyles, to meet other people and experience new things will undoubtedly find what they’re looking for in the FADOQ. He/it gets over 70,000 people to be physicaly active every week.
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The Provincial FADOQ Games, presented by Les Producteurs de lait du Québec, are kicking off this week! The Laval region will host this major event, bringing together over a thousand athletes for three days of competition and community.
“This 32nd edition is much more than a simple sporting event. It embodies the spirit of camaraderie, respect, and solidarity that unites us within FADOQ. Over these three days, more than 1,200 members from all 16 regional groups will come together to share moments of personal achievement, fun… and, most importantly, teamwork,” said Mr. Yves Bouchard, President of FADOQ.
The opening ceremony will be this Tuesday, September 23, with events taking place on September 24 and 25 at various competition sites. Eleven sports are featured: bean bag baseball, pool, 5K and 10K race, darts, golf, ten-pin bowling, shuffleboard, petanque, petanque atout, duckpin bowling, and pickleball.
In addition to this year’s sports, a new discipline—walking soccer—will be featured as a demonstration. The public is invited to participate in this activity on September 24, starting at 12:30 p.m. at the Centre de la nature in Laval.
All details regarding competition sites and schedules can be found in the Participant’s Practical Guide (GPS) by clicking this link. (In French only)
To follow the Games on social media and access original content, be sure to follow the FADOQ Facebook page.
A special draw will be held during the opening ceremony. All participants have a chance to win a trip for two to Tunisia, sponsored by Célébritours. To read the contest rules, click here. (In French only)
It’s time to experience three days of excitement and celebrate physical activity for people aged 50 and over. Good luck at the Games!
