"Each year Elderhostel offers at least six programs at Chautauqua — during its summer season and in the off-season — bringing hundreds of lifelong learners to the Institution for a unique educational experience," says Fran Rivkin, associate vice president for North America programs at Elderhostel. "Sports continue to play a major role in American culture — this is a unique opportunity to hear from experts with insights into the dynamic facets of this national obsession."

Elderhostel, founded in 1975, is the world’s largest not-for-profit educational travel organization for older adults. More than 160,000 people enroll in Elderhostel’s 8,000 programs annually. Elderhostel provides exceptional learning adventures throughout the United States and Canada and in more than 90 countries around the world. Expert instructors and experienced group leaders create extraordinary experiences by sharing stimulating information, leading fascinating field trips and providing meaningful cultural excursions. In 2004, Elderhostel launched Road Scholar to meet the needs of a new generation of educational travelers. For more information, please visit www.elderhostel.org or www.roadscholar.org.