Gary Patton Refines and Finds Success December 2022 Athlete of the Month

Gary Patton, 77 Rock Rapids, Iowa Gary Patton never dreamed he would one day be an elite athlete. “I was 4 foot 11 in high school and underdeveloped. I was not athlete material at all.” Now 5’4” at the age of 76, Gary has become a tall figure in mid distance running, finding himself on

SPORTSPITTSBURGH, NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION UNVEIL 2023 NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES THEME – BRIDGING CHAMPIONS THROUGH THE AGES

Organizers, community prepare for 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh

100 Reasons to Keep Swimming – November 2022 Athlete of the Month

Charlotte Sanddal, 100, Helena, Montana When she first jumped into a pool to learn to swim at the age of 72, Charlotte Sanddal was only thinking about finding a way to stay healthy and active. Then when she began competing in the Montana Senior Olympics in 1994, she earned her first medal and was hooked

Senior women find joy on the softball field: Meet the Colorado Peaches

VISUALLY IMPAIRED SWIMMER VIVIAN STANCIL WINS IN AND OUT OF THE WATER

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

She Didn’t Start Swimming Until Age 72. At 100, She’s Breaking World Records

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

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.