“Dousing the Fire” March 2022 Athlete of the Month

Lisa Hypnar, 68, Rochester Hills, Michigan Lisa Hypnar has an athletic nature and has always found a sport to play, from tumbling in gymnastics as a youth and playing winning tennis as an adult, and now cutting lanes as a decorated senior swimmer. She also started smoking in her early 20s. Lisa knew she was

The Long Run February 2022

Association News Title IX 50th Anniversary: WATCH Live Storytelling Feb. 22 It has been 50 years since Title IX brought girls and women access to organized sports in schools and elsewhere. The Senior Games Movement has more active female athletes from that era than any other event or organization, so we want to share many

“Don’t Wait!” February 2022 Athlete of the Month

Bruce Boyd, 82, Neptune Beach, Florida Bruce Boyd isn’t one to shy away from second chances. When he found Senior Games, he embraced the second chance to throw things around on a field as in his youth. The two-time Florida Senior Games track and field athlete is excited to discover masters sports and to be

The Long Run January 2022

Association News 2022 Personal Best: Swimming’s Spiritual Warrior No one tells the story of Senior Games better than our athletes. Since 2013 NSGA’s Personal Best initiative has profiled selected athletes whose interviews represent the positive attitude, perseverance through challenges and goal-oriented outlook that produces a healthy and active lifestyle. We believe this journey represents one’s

“Wrong Foot Ricky” has a Penchant for Perfection January 2022 Athlete of the Month

Rick Parschen, 69, Strongsville, Ohio A 300 game is the dream of all bowlers, and most never achieve it. Rick Parschen has hit the mark many times, including posting a 300 score while raking in medals in each of his three appearances in National Senior Games since 2015. Just how many does he have? “As

The Long Run December 2021

Association News Give the Gift of The Games This Season It’s been a long wait, but it will only be a few short months until we gather again for “A Reunion for the Ages” at the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana! We know that most athletes are ambassadors and like to share the

Games Provide Pathway Through Midlife Challenges December 2021 Athlete of the Month

De Shann Schinkel, 57, Rawlins, Wyoming Many senior athletes have used “midlife crisis” to create midlife opportunities by starting or returning to competitive sports. After dealing with the difficult loss of both parents in her early 50’s, De Shann Schinkel got back into the game and could not have dreamed where it would take her

The Long Run November 2021

Association News “Hurricane Hawkins” Sets First 105+ Record! Move over, William Shatner. Julia Hawkins has boldy gone where no woman has ever gone before to become the first woman and the first American to establish a 105+ age category world record in track and field! Julia wanted to set this mark in her home state,

2022 National Senior Games Offers Historic One-Time Open Registration Period

Pandemic disruptions create unique opportunity for all to participate Clearwater, FLA. (November 9, 2021) – The National Senior Games Association announces, for the first time ever, that they will allow athletes over 50 years old to enter to compete in the National Senior Games without requiring qualification. The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana

“Hurricane” Hawkins Sets First-Ever 105+ Female Track Record

100-meter world record set at Louisiana Senior Games: “I wanted to do it at home” Move over, William Shatner. Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins has gone where no woman has ever gone before as the first female track and field athlete, and the first American, to set a track and field world record and establish a 105+