Volleyball power couple Janice and Eddie Garner smile in front of a volleyball net at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana.

All’s Fair in Love and Volleyball: Janice and Eddie’s Smash-Hit Story

For Volleyball power couple Janice and Eddie Garner, the phrase “Ball is life” couldn’t be more true. Their love of the game has influenced the couple’s relationship and their entire family. Being active together is a cornerstone of Janice and Eddie Garner’s over 50-year marriage. The Lone Star State lovebirds have played co-ed volleyball since

A male athlete holds a report card from the Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam and gives a thumbs up. Dr. Becca Jordre, the creator of the exam, stands next to him smiling.

Be a Safe Athlete – Take the SAFE!

Athletes can greatly benefit from the free Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) screening at the National Senior Games, which measures key aging indicators and provides personalized feedback. NSGA team member and power walker Del Moon took the SAFE and shares his experience. The long-running Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) is a valuable measurement tool for

2025 National Senior Games and NSGA logos.

National Senior Games Begin July 24 in Des Moines, Iowa

Still in It to Win It: National Senior Games Begin July 24 in Des Moines, Iowa Over 12,500 athletes ages 50-100+ are registered to compete DES MOINES, IA – The stage is set for the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana to be the second largest in the event’s history and to showcase a

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

Leading by Example – July 2022 Athlete of the Month

Lynn Roman, 52 Baden, Pennsylvania Lynn Roman stood smiling on the beach in Key Biscayne as dawn was breaking on the 2022 National Senior Games triathlon competition. We had to ask what was on her mind. “This is my first time to National Senior Games. I didn’t even know they existed a year ago!” Having

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TRIATHLON: Blazing in Biscayne

Spirits were high for National Senior Games triathletes at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne on a muggy but gorgeous Sunday morning that promised to challenge the pack.  It was a local, 55-year-old Fabio Delgado of Miami, who streaked across the finish line in just over an hour. His best-overall time of 01:02:55.05 also placed Fabio

PICKLEBALL: Newcomer and Legend Share Love of the Game

Athletes competing in Pickleball at this year’s National Senior Games have a legend in their midst, 91-year-old Joyce Jones, to thank for the tournament’s existence.  As we shared in Joyce’s 2021 Personal Best Feature, she organized a multi-year effort to get Pickleball added to the National Senior Games officially in 2012. 10 years later, 1,500+

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!

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