The Long Run February 2022
Association News Title IX 50th Anniversary: WATCH Live Storytelling Feb. 22 It has been 50 years since Title IX brought girls and women access to organized sports in schools and elsewhere. The Senior Games Movement has more active female athletes from that era than any other event or organization, so we want to share many
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The Long Run January 2022
Association News 2022 Personal Best: Swimming’s Spiritual Warrior No one tells the story of Senior Games better than our athletes. Since 2013 NSGA’s Personal Best initiative has profiled selected athletes whose interviews represent the positive attitude, perseverance through challenges and goal-oriented outlook that produces a healthy and active lifestyle. We believe this journey represents one’s
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The Long Run December 2021
Association News Give the Gift of The Games This Season It’s been a long wait, but it will only be a few short months until we gather again for “A Reunion for the Ages” at the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana! We know that most athletes are ambassadors and like to share the
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The Long Run November 2021
Association News “Hurricane Hawkins” Sets First 105+ Record! Move over, William Shatner. Julia Hawkins has boldy gone where no woman has ever gone before to become the first woman and the first American to establish a 105+ age category world record in track and field! Julia wanted to set this mark in her home state,
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The Long Run October 2021
Game On! 2022 Housing & Registration We are very pleased to report that priority registration for qualified athletes in the first month is ahead of pace compared with the same period for the 2019 Games. Given the unusual circumstances, NSGA is not assuming that pace will continue, but it does compare with the generally high
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National Senior Games Pandemic Athlete Survey Showing Promising Results
5,000+ responses indicate athletes are maintaining fitness and positive outlook During the pandemic, the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) suspected that the uniqueness of athletes who participate in the National Senior Games may afford them an extra level of protection over their age peers. With prompting from State Games coordinators, NSGA Health and Well-being Director
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The Long Run September 2021
Game On! First Athlete to Register: “I jumped on it!” Registration of qualified athletes has opened for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana, and NSGA staff wondered who the first athlete would be to sign up, from what state, and why so fast. It turns out that a “newbie” beat everyone to the
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The Long Run August 2021
Game On! The Wait is Over! Priority Registration Begins on September 8 The wait is almost over! “A Reunion for the Ages” and 23 Miles of GOLDen Coastline are calling you to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana on May 10-23, 2022! Registration for qualified athletes to attend the
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The Long Run July 2021
Game On! 2022 Venue Spotlight: “New” Convention Center Will Host Six Sports and More! The all-new Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center will be bigger and better with 1.2 million square feet of space and multiple upgrades including forward-thinking technologies, innovative dining concepts, versatile pre-function space and modern décor that complements Greater Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront
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The Long Run June 2021
Game On! 2022 Age Specific Schedule Is Now Online! The eagerly anticipated Age-Specific Sport Schedule for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana is now online! Please follow the link below to access the downloadable schedule that will tell you when your sport and age division will be playing. Competition details such as brackets,
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