PHOTO GALLERY: Southwest Louisiana District Senior Games
Published 3:54 pm Monday, March 27, 2023
11. Donna Price / American Press In the accuracy throws event at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday, Janice Crador of Lake Charles tried her hand at tossing a frisbee, a softball and a football through a yellow circle at the McNeese State University Recreational Sports Complex.. “I did the best in softball,” she said.
9 and 10. Donna Price / American Press These three swimmers all took first place at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday because they were the only competitors in their age groups. From left, Thomas Benoit, 80; Robert Voight, 70; and Bill Scammel, 76, competed in back stroke, breast stroke, free stroke and individual medley.
6. 7. And 8. Donna Price / American Press Randy Benoit, 70 competes in the free throw basketball event at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday. “I’m in the lead right now for my age group,” he said. (RED SHIRT)
6. 7. And 8. Donna Price / American Press Randy Benoit, 70 competes in the free throw basketball event at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday. “I’m in the lead right now for my age group,” he said. (RED SHIRT)
6. 7. And 8. Donna Price / American Press Randy Benoit, 70 competes in the free throw basketball event at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday. “I’m in the lead right now for my age group,” he said. (RED SHIRT)
5. Donna Price / American Press A woman competes in the washer pitch event at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday at the McNeese State University Recreational Sports Complex.
4. Donna Price / American Press Swimmer Thomas Benoit, 80, competed in back stroke, breast stroke, free stroke and individual medley at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday. He won first place in all categories because there were no other competitors in his age group.
Donna Price / American Press Swimmer Bill Scammel, 76, competed in the back stroke event at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday.
Donna Price / American Press Artsitde Jarreau shows everyone how it’s done as he competes in the free throw basketball event at the SWLA Senior District Games Monday at the McNeese State University Recreational Sports Complex.
The 29th Southwest Louisiana District Senior Games are now under way at McNeese State University. The games are for seniors 50 and older who
would like to participate in a variety of athletic, recreational, and social activities. This year’s games include a variety of events such as bait casting, bean bag baseball, shuffleboard, washer pitch, billiards, bolo golf, bowling, putt-putt, dominoes, golf, horseshoes, accuracy throws, swimming, table tennis and spelling. (Photos by Donna Price / American Press)
