Every athlete competing in the National Senior Games will visit the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines to check in before their competition. But that’s just the beginning of things to see and do in the adjacent Village!
The Village is the hub of activity, where athletes and the public can enjoy exciting booth displays, product demonstrations, health and wellness information, giveaways and photo opportunities.
After getting your credentials at Athlete Check-In presented by Uber, your next stop is The Village. Look for the Humana display featuring the names of every athlete and a giant word search wall as part of the new Cognitive Games initiative. Our partners from Therabody have an athlete recovery zone where you can test out their latest massage products, including the popular Theragun. And, of course, browse the dazzling display of merchandise from our partner Fine Designs, who can customize apparel while you wait.
Head to the concourse next to pick up your athlete gift bag, sponsored by Sideline RSV by GSK. The sporty blue shoulder bag contains product samples, a Humana Cognitive Games puzzle book, the collectible National Senior Games official program and much more! Be sure to claim your Uber Eats voucher— use it for grocery and convenience store delivery in Des Moines or when you get back home.
View the general schedule for hours for Athlete Check-In and The Village.
Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE)
Do yourself a favor while at the RecPlex and participate in the Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam, a free fitness screening for athletes administered by physical therapy volunteers.
The SAFE, made possible by partnership with APTA Geriatrics, takes 30 minutes to complete and measures cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility and balance fitness.
Participants receive a report card with scores based on data from other National Senior Games athletes and personalized guidance from physical therapy volunteers. SAFE will be offered July 24-August 2 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
By: Del Moon
