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

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

“I’m fighting hard to get back on the court” October 2021 Athlete of the Month

Louise Jones, 77, San Marino, California When Louise Jones found Senior Games basketball in 2010, she had already recently overcome a bout with breast cancer. She was looking forward, enjoying the active life traveling and competing with her Cougars Gold team through four National Senior Games. Then came the bad news. “I was disease free

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

Amputee Adapts to Find His Sport September 2021 Athlete of the Month

Gary Bertelsen , 75, Westerville, OH Gary Bertelsen figures he has good sports genes. His brother Jim played football for the Texas Longhorns and for another five years in the NFL. He walked on the track team at the University of Wisconsin.     When told he would be getting scholarship, he trained as hard as he

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

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

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

“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

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,