Use the Wellness Compass to Achieve Your Senior Games Personal Best
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Last month’s health and well-being blog focused on adopting a whole-person mindset that positively impacts athletic performance. The Wellness Compass tool was shared as an easy-to-use method for assessing overall well-being. Now, let’s take a deeper dive into the benefits of completing this resource and
- Published in Health & Well-Being
Journey to Gold: How This Athlete Pivoted Through Setbacks
January 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller James “Jim” DeGoey, 76 Fitchburg, Wisconsin Recumbent Cycling Recumbent Cycling Time Trials were introduced to the National Senior Games in 2022, providing a way for cyclists with physical limitations a way to compete using specially designed low-profile bikes. 79-year-old Jim DeGoey, a veteran of
- Published in Athlete of the Month
Ready to Play? Explore the 2027 National Senior Games Sports Lineup
Note: Blog updated on March 23, 2026, to reflect the addition of Dance and Shooting. The National Senior Games will offer more than 25 sports for athletes ages 50 and over when the event is held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 30-July 11, 2027. Whether you thrive on adrenaline or prefer a strategic challenge, there’s a
- Published in News and Events