Deadline to register for Sr. Olympics draws near Twp. to host games for the first time; deadline is Aug. 3 BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE - As township officials prepare the various venues throughout the township for the Senior Olympics this September, seniors are reminded to register for the games. All New Jersey seniors 50 years old and up are encouraged to participate. After months of hard work, township officials announced in June that the township would host this year's New Jersey Senior Olympics and they are ready to light the torch. "Everything is in place," said Mike Garamella, executive director of the New Jersey Senior Olympics Committee. He has been involved with the committee for the past 20 years. "I am very enthusiastic that this is going to work," he said. Garamella said that over the years, the Senior Olympics have been held at Fort Dix, Fort Monmouth, Kean University and Freehold Township - but nothing compares to Woodbridge. "The Woodbridge facilities are impeccable, they are all state-of-the-art," he said. "It's been hard over the years because we don't get any state funding anymore." Since February, Pat Trombetta, Frank St. Marie and Chester Kinal, have worked with Garamella to bring the Senior Olympics to Woodbridge. The games will be held Sept. 7, 8 and 9 on fields and facilities in and around the township, including the YMCA at the Woodbridge Community Center, The Club at Woodbridge, the Woodbridge High School track and event fields, county and municipal parks, and private facilities that include bowling centers and nearby golf courses. Olympic ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 8 outside the YMCA at the Community Center. The ceremonies will highlight the nature of the games and competition and will feature participants competing in each sport. The 15 sporting events include archery, basketball foul shooting, three-on-three basketball, bocce, billiards, bowling, cycling, darts, golf, horseshoes, racquetball, team softball, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Mayor John E. McCormac said he was extremely proud that the township was selected to host and sponsor the 2007 Senior Olympics. "The township is home to a significant and growing senior population, which is more and more engaged in an active and physically fit lifestyle," the mayor said. St. Marie said holding the Senior Olympics in Woodbridge is fitting because the township's senior citizen population is over 20,000, which makes up one-fifth of the total population of the township. Senior athletes must register to compete in the various sporting events, games and competitions. To register or to obtain more information about the Senior Olympics, call (973) 618-1111 or visit the Web site www.njso.us. The deadline to register is Aug. 3. Registration forms can be picked up at town hall, 1 Main St., or the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St.