Monday, June 20, 2011

LeadingAge to Sponsor NSL Championships

The NSL announced today that LeadingAge will host and sponsor the NSL National Wii Bowling Championships. LeadingAge is an association of 5,400 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for aging. They advance policies, promote practices and conduct research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.

As part of the 3 year agreement, LeadingAge will host the championships at their annual meeting and exposition. This years championship match will be played on October 18th. The final match will be webcasted live to the exhibit hall and will be available to all partcipants via the same webcast.

"Retirement communities across the country developed Wii Bowling leagues to encourage socialization and physical activity among the people they serve." LeadingAge CEO, Larry Minnix said "we are excited to help our members engage in the NSL and to have our annual meeting serve as a platform to illustrate that seniors are interested in using technology, building community and having fun. That's all part of expanding the world of opportunities for aging."