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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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National Senior Games Association Names Susan Hlavacek as President & CEO
National Senior Games Association Names Susan Hlavacek as President & CEO Hlavacek is the first woman to lead the organization CLEARWATER, FL – The National Senior Games Association, Inc. announced today the appointment of Susan Hlavacek as president & CEO by its board of directors effective Aug. 18, 2023. Hlavacek has served as the NSGA’s
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Results & Records: Eckenrode Cycles into History, Race Walk and Power Walk Pick up the Pace at 2023 National Senior Games
The City of Champions added many new champions to its sports history as Pittsburgh hosted the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana last month. Jack Eckenrode, the native Pittsburgher who started his Senior Games career in 2005 when the Games were first hosted in the Steel City, tops the achievement list for becoming the
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The Long Run August 2023
Thank You for the Memories, Pittsburgh! Next Stop: Des Moines The 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana were an unforgettable 12 days of competition and camaraderie in the Ste el City. The Pittsburgh community welcomed athletes with open arms as they displayed their personal bests, reunited with old friends, built new connections and bridged
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Des Moines to Host National Senior Games in 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 20, 2023) – The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) announced they will be hosting the National Senior Games in Greater Des Moines in 2025. The NSGA promotes the benefits of competitive sports, physical fitness, and active aging to adults 50 years and older. The National Senior Games is the largest multi-sport
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TABLE TENNIS: Deurksens Say “Live Long, Play Pong”
For Jarol and Leah Duerksen, table tennis is more than a game, it’s the glue that holds them together and drives their social interactions.It even played a key role in introducing them six decades ago. “We were both freshmen in 1956 at Multnomah College (now Multnomah University) in Oregon,” Jarol recalls in between their mixed
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