Seniors & Senior Center Contact
For seniors participating in the tournament that have questions, or for Senior Centers in Oregon and Washington interested in participating in future tournaments, please contact:
Jason M. Hegstad
Health Net Health Plan of Oregon
503.568.2050 – Mobile
Jason.M.Hegstad@healthnet.com
Press & Media Contacts
For reporters looking for more information on the Health Net Cup, to receive press materials/high-res photos, to arrange interviews, or to RSVP to a Health Net Cup event, please contact:
Lori Rieger
Health Net, Inc.
602.794.1415 – Office
Lori.A.Rieger@healthnet.com
General Inquiries
For all other inquiries, please e-mail Aleen Postoyan at:
Aleen.Postoyan@healthnet.com
About the Health Net Cup
Welcome to the Health Net Cup website! The Health Net Cup is a virtual bowling tournament held at senior centers across the west coast.
Instead of wooden lanes and pins, seniors hit the virtual lanes using Nintendo's Wii™ game system. The basic rules of the tournament are the same as in regular bowling. Health Net is organizing the tournaments and providing volunteers.
Why the Wii™ and Virtual Bowling?
Nintendo’s Wii™ video game system and its virtual bowling game are a great way to bring seniors together socially and keep them motivated and physically active. Even mild physical activity, such as bowling with the Wii™ can protect the body as it ages by strengthening bones and loosening joints. Plus, it’s fun!
Virtual bowling also allows many seniors a chance to rekindle their interest in a favorite pastime, even after they may be no longer physically able to lift a bowling ball or travel to the bowling alley.
It’s also another great way for seniors to bond with their grandchildren!
Health Net’s Goal
Health Net is dedicated to increasing access to care in low-income communities and promoting prevention and wellness in the local communities we serve. Health Net furthers this goal through partnerships and events with local non-profits, including the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Project Access Now, and through sporting event participation such as the Portland to Coast Walk Relay. The Health Net Cup virtual bowling tournament is another unique way for us to continue fulfilling this objective.
Instead of wooden lanes and pins, seniors hit the virtual lanes using Nintendo's Wii™ game system. The basic rules of the tournament are the same as in regular bowling. Health Net is organizing the tournaments and providing volunteers.
Why the Wii™ and Virtual Bowling?
Nintendo’s Wii™ video game system and its virtual bowling game are a great way to bring seniors together socially and keep them motivated and physically active. Even mild physical activity, such as bowling with the Wii™ can protect the body as it ages by strengthening bones and loosening joints. Plus, it’s fun!
Virtual bowling also allows many seniors a chance to rekindle their interest in a favorite pastime, even after they may be no longer physically able to lift a bowling ball or travel to the bowling alley.
It’s also another great way for seniors to bond with their grandchildren!
Health Net’s Goal
Health Net is dedicated to increasing access to care in low-income communities and promoting prevention and wellness in the local communities we serve. Health Net furthers this goal through partnerships and events with local non-profits, including the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Project Access Now, and through sporting event participation such as the Portland to Coast Walk Relay. The Health Net Cup virtual bowling tournament is another unique way for us to continue fulfilling this objective.
Calendar of Events
June 22, 2012
The Mennonite Village
5353 Columbus St SE
Albany, OR 97322
July 30, 2012
The Quarry at Columbia Tech Center
415 Southeast 177th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98683
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