Michigan Senior Athlete Recognized

ROCHESTER, Michigan, August 14, 2015 – The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) honored 67-year-old racquetball player Sharon Huczek with its Personal Best Award last night at the Michigan Senior Olympics Celebration of Athletes dinner held at Steiny’s Restaurant and Banquet Hall in Shelby that featured Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame legend Willie Horto ton as

“Nieces and Nets” – August 2015 Athlete of the Month

Vickie Campbell, 62, Hillsboro, Missouri Volleyball players, like those of any team sport, speak about the way their teams become like family. For Vickie Campbell of Hillsboro, Missouri, this took on a literal meaning when she fulfilled a dream to play in the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana with her two nieces. However,

The Games Daily – July 16, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results From DQ to Gold: Redemption for Grandma Ceil by Eric Todd Imagine the scene. It’s the 2013 National Senior Games presented by Humana in Cleveland, Ohio. Twenty-five family members from around the country, all in purple t-shirts, have come out to support

The Long Run – July 2015

Lasting Impressions of the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana As we wrap up competitions today, we dedicate this newsletter to you, the athletes, and your memorable performances and experiences while attending The Games. The 2015 Games Daily News Online – Our thanks to theUniversity of Minnesota School of Journalism and Communication for providing the

The Games Daily – July 15, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results Teacher Follows Student to Racewalking Gold in National Senior Games Gonzales Wins 1500 Meter Event for Third Time in a Row by Russell Barnes Donna Gonzales’ race walking career is a storybook, even if the story didn’t begin until she was past

The Games Daily – July 14, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results Native American Team Carries Wisdom of “The Ancient Ones” By Russell Barnes The Anasazi Ladies were here to win – on and off the court. Despite the outcome of their afternoon game, they celebrated Sunday night. Team captain Mary Begaye smiled on the

The Games Daily – July 13, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results The Unending Pickleball Honeymoon by Eric Todd What does a 72 year-old retired Air Force pilot and a 57 year-old retired Postmaster have in common? Pickleball…and love. Self-described lovebirds Larry and Jo Honeycutt from Canyon Lake, Texas, say they met on the

The Games Daily – July 12, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results An Unusual Eye for Bowling by Matt Oleszczak Who do you normally associate with precision? Jewelers? Tailors? Surgeons? How about an 88-year-old bowler—and she’s 90 percent blind? Mary Northrup from The Villages, Florida, plays with the best despite her visual impairment. She

The Games Daily – July 11, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results A Celebration of Three Cities Fit for a Parade Bloomington, Minneapolis and Saint Paul officially welcomed the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana in last night’s Celebration of Athletes sponsored by AstraZeneca Diabetes, and thousands of senior athletes returned the embrace.

Senior Games Pioneers Receive Distinguished Service Awardsduring 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana

Founders of Games in Maryland and Georgia Recognized for Contributions to Growth of Games ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 10, 2015) – The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) only gives out two service awards, and bestows them only once every two years in conjunction with the National Senior Games, the largest multi-sport event in the world