Registration opens for senior games

Registration is open for the 2016 Alaska International Senior Games in Fairbanks Aug. 12-21. This year’s games feature 20 sports and 60 different events for those 50 or older. The event is an official qualifying event for the National Senior Games taking place next summer in Birmingham, Alabama.

Registration is through July 15 and costs $30. The cost is $45 afterward until it closes July 25. Some events will have additional fees.

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