The Long Run October 2022
2023 Registration Begins November 1 It’s already here – Registration will begin Tuesday, November 1 for the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana! NSGA will begin to send qualification notices to athletes this month. Once registration begins, Qualified Athletes may register for all sports except Pickleball, which will begin January 16. Pickleball reached maximum
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She Didn’t Start Swimming Until Age 72. At 100, She’s Breaking World Records
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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
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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.
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The Long Run September 2022
September Brings Falls Prevention Awareness Each year NSGA partners with the National Council on Aging to promote Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Falls are the leading cause of major injury and death in older adults, but most falls are preventable. It also takes a team effort to help reduce risks, including family, neighbors, medical and emergency
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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
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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
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The Long Run August 2022
The Games in the News Two Big TV Features to Watch The impact of the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana continues with two big television features about The Games that are airing this summer. HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel – National Correspondent and former tennis pro Mary Carillo attended the Games and
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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
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The Countdown is On! The National Senior Games Return to the City of Champions in One Year
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