Oregon Senior Games profile: Chris Wells

The 50plus Oregon Senior Games series returns, featuring some of the 50+ phenoms who’ll be competing in the Games in Corvallis Aug 13-19.

Watch this space now through game time to meet fun, fascinating people who make the Games an experience to remember — for competitors, volunteers, and spectators alike!

This week, meet beach volleyball champ, Chris Wells.

A State of Mind

Volleyball in the sand may bring thoughts of Frankie and Annette cavorting in a lightweight ‘60s flick. However, Chris Wells, director of the newly offered Oregon Senior Games event, maintains, “Beach volleyball is a very challenging physical sport, and even more challenging mentally,”

Wells played indoor volleyball in New Jersey, but a move to California opened up a whole new world of fun in the sun for him.

“While this may sound corny, I believe age is largely a state of mind,” he says. “Having athletic goals throughout your lifetime is a great way to challenge yourself, stay in shape, and have fun while you’re doing it.”