• The service animal is not house-broken. • The service animal poses a health or safety risk to Veterans, visitors, other animals, or staff by behaving in an aggressive way (e.g. by snapping, biting, growling, baring its teeth). Resource – VHA Directive 1188 It is highly recommended that a service animal is not in the competition area during the game of play to protect the safety of everyone during competition. NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY (NGB) All sports/events shall be governed by the rules of the NGB for that sport. The NVGAG has modified some of these rules in the best interest of its athletes. All rules shall apply as stated in 2025 NVGAG Rules and Guidelines. HOW TO SUGGEST A RULE CHANGE FOR SUBSEQUENT NVGAG Suggestions for rules changes in future NVGAG may be made in writing to the NVGAG National Official within 30 days after the conclusion of the current years Games. NVGAG rules are reviewed and approved annually by the NVGAG are published via NVGAG National Staff. HOW TO SUGGEST A NEW SPORT You may contact the NVGAG Office at NVGAG National Staff if you would like to suggest that a new event be added to the menu. You must include the following information: • An exact description of the sport/event. • The address, phone number and contact person for the national governing body (NGB) for the sport/event. • The number of people, ages 55 and beyond, that participate in this activity. • The geographic distribution of people, ages 55 and beyond, that participates. • Any additional pertinent information. New sports and exhibition events are reviewed and approved annually by the NVGAG National Team are published via www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov.
NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION (NSGA)
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