Never mind the Olympics, the Scott and White Texas Senior Games are here.It may not have the exotic wildlife of Australia, but Temple can still claim 1,691 athletes hoping to advance to the national competition in Baton Rouge, La., in July 2001.Registration for the events began Monday and the athletics kick off today with events including golf, table tennis, billiards and swimming.A free ice cream social with choral and country music will serve as the opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. today at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center.The contests close Sunday, Oct. 8.The competitive events include archery, badminton, three-on-three basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, racquetball, walking, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and triathlon.The recreational events that do not require qualification for those living outside the 50-mile radius include around-the-world and free-throw basketball, billiards, checkers, dancing, dominoes, forty-two, washers, and the writing competition that includes short stories, essays, poetry, and songs.