All 2013 National Senior Games events are free and open to the public.
Opening Festival - Friday, July 19, 4:30-9:30pm
Mall B, Downtown Cleveland
Join your fellow athletes and the Cleveland community as we open the 2013 National Senior Games with the lighting of the Senior Games Torch on Mall B – next to the Convention Center in beautiful downtown Cleveland. The Opening Festival will be a free event with games, food trucks, a beer garden and entertainment.
The Flame Arrival Ceremony sponsored by AstraZeneca will begin at 8pm during the Opening Festival. The evening will be capped by a spectacular fireworks display, officially marketing the opening of the 2013 National Senior Games.
Celebration of Athletes sponsored by AstraZeneca
Friday, July 26, 7pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
Quicken Loans Arena, Downtown Cleveland
The 2013 Celebration of Athletes will be an inter-generational, explosive rock & roll event for athletes, their family and friends, and people of all ages. You won't want to miss the action as the 2013 National Senior Games rocks the Q and celebrates the incredible achievements of each of our athletes.
Cleveland Senior Walk
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Please join us Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Mall C in Cleveland for the Cleveland Senior Walk, presented by the City of Cleveland Departments of Aging and Public Health, MetroHealth, YMCA of Cleveland, and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.
The Cleveland Senior Walk is a FREE COMMUNITY WALK to encourage health and physical activity for older adults! Pre-registered walkers will receive a t-shirt, healthy snacks, and free tools for active living. Stay after the Walk to:
- Enjoy the sounds of the TOPS Swing Band at 12pm
- Explore The Village sponsored by AstraZeneca (information below), including sponsor booths, giveaways and entertainment (FREE)
- Participate in health screenings and activities (FREE)
- Watch Senior Games athletes compete in badminton, 3-on-3 basketball, shuffleboard, and volleyball at the Convention Center and Public Hall (FREE)
- Grab your FREE ticket to the Celebration of Athletes, held Friday July 26 at Quicken Loans Arena
Age of Champions
Join us at each of the three campuses of Cuyahoga Community College (East, West, and Metro) for a showing of the "Age of Champions" documentary, a feature-length film celebration the charm and active spirit of seven athletes and their burning desire for gold at the 2009 Senior Games. The events will include dinner, and a discussion about how YOU can be a champion in your own life, and giveaways.
Space is limited. Please register for only one event.
- Monday, May 20 - Tri-C Eastern Campus, 5pm-8pm
- Wednesday, May 22 - Tri-C Western Campus, 5pm-8pm
- Thursday, May 23, Tri-C Metro Campus, 5pm-8pm
The Village sponsored by AstraZeneca - July 19 - August 1
The Village will be the hub of the 2013 National Senior Games in Cleveland. Located in the brand new Cleveland Convention Center, The Village will be open daily from 8am-7pm from Friday, July 19-Thursday, August 1, 2013. The Village is centrally located in downtown Cleveland and is easily accessible through the RTA and our convenient shuttles to our downtown partner parking lots. Daily activities include:
- Sponsor booths with interactive activities and giveaways
- Interactive Sports Zone with several demonstration sports
- Cyber Cafe sponsored by AstraZeneca
- National Senior Games Merchandise
- Village themed daily with a decade of music
- Medalist Reception & Happy Hour
- Humana Power Hour
- Stage and Program Center with live music, demonstration, classes, speakers, etc. all day, every day!
Special Activities:
Friday July 19
Music Theme: Rock 'n' Roll Celebration
Special Event: Opening Festival / Flame Arrival Ceremony
Saturday July 20
Music Theme: Family Music
Special Event: Family Day -featuring Intergenerational Activities
Sunday July 21
Music Theme: Stadium Music
Special Event: Cleveland Sports Day
Monday July 22
Music Theme: 1960's
Special Event: Explore CLE Day
Tuesday July 23
Music Theme: 1980's
Special Event: Art Show
Wednesday July 24
Music Theme: 1940's
Special Event: Downtown Cleveland Farmers Market and Demonstrations
Thursday July 25
Music Theme: 1950's
Special Event: Senior Walk
Friday July 26
Music Theme: 1960's
Special Event: Wellness Day and Celebration of Athletes at Quicken Loans Arena
(Village closes early)
Saturday July 27
Music Theme: Family Music
Special Event: Family Day featuring Intergenerational Activities
Sunday July 28
Music Theme: 1950's
Special Event: Classic Car Show
Monday July 29
Music Theme 1970's
Special Event: Celebrate our Olympians Day
Tuesday July 30
Music Theme: 1980's
Special Event: Art Show
Wednesday July 31
Music Theme: 1940's
Special Event: Downtown Cleveland Farmers Market and Demonstrations
Thursday August 1
Music Theme: Music Across the Decades
Special Event: National Senior Games Appreciation Day