Doug’s Life Reset Leads to Pickleball…and the Stratosphere October 2022 Athlete of the Month

Doug Dvorak, 62, Donelly, Idaho  Doug Dvorak loves playing pickleball, and his passion for the game comes from a series of life challenges he says he overcame by taking up the popular sport. Speaking from a hotel room in Philadelphia, Doug demonstrates his obsession. “Guess what I have with me?” he asks. “My pickleball paddle! I

National Senior Games Association CEO Resigns; Sue Hlavacek named Interim CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           October 19, 2022 CLEARWATER, FL- The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) announced today the resignation of President and CEO Marc T. Riker, who has served in the position since 2012. “The NSGA Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of our Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately,” Board Chair Jack Shinnock said.

General Competition Schedule Released for 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh

Softball Tournament to be held in Columbus, Ohio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           Sept. 15, 2022 CLEARWATER, FL- The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) has released the General Competition Schedule for the 21 sports that will make up the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana.  The massive multi-sport event for adults ages 50+, will host 20

An Olympian “Pinging” it Forward – September 2022 Athlete of the Month

Lily Yip, 59 Dunellen, New Jersey   There was a buzz in the hall when Lily Yip stepped up to play table tennis at the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana. After all, it’s not every day you can watch an Olympian play. The Chinese born ace always excelled at table tennis and started playing professionally

Tennis = Life August 2022 Athlete of the Month

Jim Siegel, 75 Milwaukee, Wisconsin You must have passion to stay with a sport. That passion can be about the need for competition, being socially connected with others with the same interest, or it can be as basic as enjoying an activity for what it does for your health and wellness.   “Without passion you

The Long Run – June 2022

Game On! A Reunion Like No Other! The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana brought all of the color, excitement and emotion we expected after the long pandemic delay. When the dust settled, our official registration was 12,065, making these the second largest Games in history! The spirit of celebration permeated our special events,

“Jamaica Bob” Blends Music and Sport with Spirit June 2022 Athlete of the Month

Bob Griffiths, 62, Riverside, California “Don’t worry…about a thing…cause every little thing gonna be alright.” Attendees to the 2022 Celebration of Athletes were soothed by the words of Bob Marley that were sung by track sprinter Bob Griffiths, who also energized the crowd with his words of encouragement. The teacher, worship leader and certified wellness coach

RESULTS AND RECORDS: 2022 National Senior Games Sees Records For the Ages

There was sun and fun and records done in Greater Fort Lauderdale!  The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana has closed the books with its athletes chalking up seven American records and 154 National Senior Games records. Nearly 12,000 athletes 50 and over competed in 21 sports in five-year age divisions over 13 days

RELIVE THE GAMES ANY TIME!

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2022 MEDIA CENTER STAFF SALUTES THE ATHLETES

It’s not easy to provide a true picture of what the National Senior Games is all about, but the talented and dedicated staff at the NSGA Media Center has done another heartfelt effort to convey the impressions we gain from witnessing these amazing athletes. We hope it inspires others to pursue more healthy and active