Courting History
Joyce Jones, 91, Seattle, Washington Joyce Jones has compiled an admirable athletic record by winning more than her share of championships in three racket sports over seven decades. She can’t even guess how many medals and tournaments she has won in badminton, tennis and pickleball, because her focus has been more on the pursuit of
- Published in 2021 PB, Personal Best Featured Athletes
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
- Published in Newsletter
Keeping Up with Kathy Bergen August 2021 Athlete of the Month
Kathy Bergen, 81, La Canada, California It’s hard to keep up with elite track and field star Kathy Bergen, whether it’s her competitors or the statisticians. She was the most decorated athlete at the National Senior Games in Albuquerque in 2019, chalking up three American and five National Senior Games records. After nine appearances, Kathy’s
- Published in Athlete of the Month
Like Father, Like Family
Ray Tingstrom, 78, Colorado Springs, Colorado Mick Tingstrom, 54, Woodbridge, Virginia “It’s like a family” is a phrase commonly heard among Senior Games athletes to describe their feeling of connection with others pursuing the same goals to live active and healthy lives. There are real family ties when a son or daughter decides to follow
- Published in 2021 PB, Personal Best Featured Athletes
“I’m Grateful for Cycling” July 2021 Athlete of the Month
Patrick Bohan, 57, Buena Vista, Colorado Some senior athletes have to adapt to medical conditions and disabilities to compete, and most will tell you their activity is helping to keep their situation under control. When someone facing extreme challenges performs well enough to earn medals, the accomplishments are even more impressive. “I should be needing
- Published in Athlete of the Month
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,
- Published in Newsletter
GROWING BOLDER NAMED OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER FOR NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION
CLEARWATER (June 15, 2021) – Growing Bolder, the world’s No. 1 lifestyle brand for the 50+ demographic, and the National Senior Games Association (NSGA), the governing body of the largest multi-sport championship event in the world for older adults, are teaming up to shine the spotlight on the rapidly growing world of masters sports. Growing
- Published in News and Events, Press Releases
Move Well with Functional Fitness
Moving efficiently is essential for senior athletes of competitive sports, for individuals executing the many functional demands our multiple life roles, and in our ability to carry out routine activities of daily living (ADLs). The physical capacity to perform ADLs in a safe and independent manner without undue fatigue is one way to define functional
- Published in Get In Shape With Ageility
Speedy G’s Speedy Recovery June 2021 Athlete of the Month
Juanita Gonzalez, 82, Los Angeles, California Juanita Gonzalez found a midlife love for running 28 years ago, awakening her competitive spirt and a goal to always win her age group. Since then, “Speedy G” has been rewarded with Gold Medals in 72 road races. Ironically, it was a 2nd place finish at the 2015 National
- Published in Athlete of the Month
The Long Run May 2021
Association News Fort Lauderdale One Year Out Event Shares “What’s New for 2022” The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana were just one year away on May 10, and the date was celebrated with a gathering of supporters at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for
- Published in Newsletter