Welcome to the Games Daily Online for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana! Our daily stories from May 10-23 capture the spirit of competition and camaraderie that characterize The Games. Each day’s edition will be archived so you won’t miss anything!
Use the links to view the 2022 Photo Gallery, find up-to-date Results, and check out media coverage with Games In The News. Game On!
You’re Invited to the Aviv Athletes Lounge!
Competitors, friends, family and guests are welcome to visit the Aviv Athletes Lounge in Room 220 of the convention center. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of water, snacks, fruit and enjoy a pickleball game with the best view in the house. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 14, 2022, Uncategorized
Play (Soft) Ball!
Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, Florida, was buzzing with energy for the first day of Women’s 60+ Softball competition for the 2022 National Senior Games by Humana. Teams from across the country loaded the bases in their pursuit of gold. Many of the players aren’t strangers, having competed against each other in numerous tournaments throughout
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 14, 2022
Florida Feature: Logging the Miles to Bowl in the National Senior Games
Florida Feature by Nick Gandy, Florida Senior Games For those unfamiliar with the geography of Florida, it stretches from the south end of the peninsula to the west end of the panhandle. Most don’t realize it’s 5+ hours from the crossroads of Interstates 10 and 75 to Pensacola, which sits a bridge or two from
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 14, 2022
Snapshots from a Breathtakingly Beautiful 5K Road Race
As the sun rose over the white sands of Hollywood Beach, senior athletes warmed up their muscles in preparation for the 5K Road Race at the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Charnow Park provided a picturesque start to the competition, with towering palm trees and a wide paved broadwalk with beach houses, luxury
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 13, 2022
Don’t Nap on Pickleballer David White!
David White and Judy Petersen have competed in Pickleball as a team for over seven years! White’s family made a trip out of this year’s National Senior Games all the way from Illinois to watch the team compete in the mixed doubles 75-79 division. Their shirts read, “Some grandpas take naps, real grandpas play pickleball
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 13, 2022
Want to Contribute to a New World Record? You Can Next Monday!
We know you like to dance – we saw some smooth moves as athletes danced to Latin beats at Wednesday’s Flame Arrival Ceremony, as shown in the photo. Before you line up for the Parade of Athletes and the Celebration of Athletes next Monday May 16, plan to arrive at 5:45 pm to get ready
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 13, 2022
Florida Feature: Florida Runners have a Morning Workout on the Atlantic Ocean
Florida Feature by Nick Gandy, Florida Senior Games Florida athletes at the 2022 National Senior Games 5K Road Race Thursday morning stretched from the low end of the age groups to the high end. On the low end, Lakeland’s Robert Thornhill won a silver medal in the 50-54 age group and was one of the
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 13, 2022
No Time for Pain? Visit Arnicare in The Village
When you’re in the game, you don’t have time for pain! Feel better faster with Arnicare Gel. This topical pain reliever is unscented, quick-absorbing and made from a plant. Stop by Arnicare booth #410 for free samples, plus sign up for a complimentary massage. Arnicare is made by BOIRON USA, world leader in homeopathic medicines.
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 13, 2022
Flame Arrival: A Fitting Tribute to a Shining Light
Emotions were high as athletes and supporters gathered for the 2022 Flame Arrival Ceremony sponsored by Aviv Clinics to formally kick off The Games and “A Reunion For the Ages.” With 2022 being the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which made organized sports accessible to women and girls, NSGA wanted to recognize the many females
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 12, 2022, Uncategorized
Challengers 55+ To Celebrate Hometown Basketball Reunion
In 1980, the Hollywood Christian School Challengers girl’s basketball team won their Florida state finals. In 2022, 42 years later, eight teammates are reuniting to bring the Challengers back to Broward County to compete again in the National Senior Games. “We’re super excited to be doing this,” says team captain Naomi Shedd, now living in
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 12, 2022











