A physical therapy student walks briskly alongside a National Senior Games athlete as part of the Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam. A banner for the SAFE program hangs in the background.

First Tool to Evaluate Senior Athlete Fitness Published in Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Research conducted at the National Senior Games over 12 years has led to the publication of the first tool available to evaluate the physical fitness of athletes aged 50 and older. Becca Jordre, PT, DPT, PhD, and Wendy Viviers, PT, DPT, MPhil are lead authors on “The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam – Outcomes of U.S.

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NSGA Names Host Cities for 2027 and 2029 National Senior Games

NSGA Names Host Cities for 2027 and 2029 National Senior Games The multi-sport championship for athletes ages 50+ heads to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Birmingham, Alabama CLEARWATER, FL – The National Senior Games Association, Inc. announced Tuesday Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Birmingham, Alabama, as host cities for the 2027 and 2029 National Senior Games, respectively. This will

Humana Announced as Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 National Senior Games

Media Contact: Mary Johns news@nsga.com (727) 510-9199 Humana Announced as Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 National Senior Games Move continues partnership established in 2007 with National Senior Games Association to encourage healthy lifestyles at every age CLEARWATER, Fla. – The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) announced Wednesday that health and well-being company Humana Inc. will

Now Playing: New Video Player Showcases Athletes 50+

Move over, YouTube. There’s a new stream in town showcasing some of the most fascinating and inspiring people – senior athletes. The National Senior Games Association and our Official Media Partner, Growing Bolder, are excited to debut a video player on the NSGA website where viewers can watch a playlist of inspirational video features on

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Inaugural National Senior Games Week Launches March 18-24, 2024

Inaugural National Senior Games Week to Promote Opportunities for Older Adults to Stay Active Through Sports CLEARWATER, FL – The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) is launching a new awareness initiative to celebrate the positive impacts of Senior Games and encourage people ages 50+ to get moving. National Senior Games Week, held for the first

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2023 National Senior Games Presented by Humana Receives SportsEvents’ Annual Readers’ Choice Award

Contact: Brenda Burns Publisher 866-572-5633 x230 bburns@sportseventsmediagroup.com   RICHMOND HILL, Ont.—Thanks to popular vote, 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana will receive a 2024 SportsEvents Readers’ Choice Award in the category of Best Live or Virtual Sporting Event. Starting in November, event planners and rights holders nominate the individuals, venues, and events they believe

Competition Updates for 2025 National Senior Games

The National Senior Games Association announced Wednesday the addition of five sports and four events to the 2025 National Senior Games’ competition lineup, as well as two sports and an event that will be offered for a final time during the 2025 Games. The biennial multi-sport event for athletes ages 50 and above will be

The Long Run October 2023

“What’s Next” Episode Spotlights National Senior Games Athletes Spotted: National Senior Games athletes in the limelight! Growing Bolder, the NSGA’s Official Media Partner, recently aired a special episode of their “What’s Next” television series sharing exciting moments from the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Watch interviews with multiple athletes and commentary from Growing

NSGA President & CEO Sue Hlavacek (right) and Track & Field athlete Lillian Atchley pose together in the convention center at the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana.

Seven Questions with NSGA CEO Sue Hlavacek

The National Senior Games Association’s new President & CEO, Sue Hlavacek, is a familiar face with a fresh perspective on getting older adults active and involved in competitive sports. Before stepping into the permanent CEO role last month, Sue spent 10 years leading NSGA’s events and programs, including coordinating all sport competitions for the National

The Long Run September 2023

Susan Hlavacek Named NSGA President & CEO We’re thrilled to announce Susan Hlavacek as the National Senior Games Association’s new President and CEO. Sue was appointed to the position by the NSGA’s Board of Directors on Aug. 18, 2023, after serving as Interim President & CEO since Oct. 2022. She has been with the organization