All events are free and open to the public
The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana will be one of the largest sporting events in the world, with nearly 12,000 athletes coming to compete in 21 medal sports in Greater Fort Lauderdale from May 10-23. There will be several free special events on tap where the public is invited to join with athletes. For more National Senior Games information, visit NSGA.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Flame Arrival Ceremony sponsored by Aviv Clinics
Wednesday May 11, 7 pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
A reunion of the athletes in a fun beach party atmosphere, highlighted by a torch run and cauldron lighting at dusk. During the party athlete Andy “Mr. Impossible” Steinfeldt will attempt a world record for side planking – and will entertain us with a song while doing it!
Celebration of Athletes sponsored by Ageility
Monday, May 16, 7 pm
Las Olas Intracoastal Park
This will be another outdoor reunion party to go with the pageantry of the Parade of Athletes, ceremonial presentations and the passing of the flag to Pittsburgh, which is hosting the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Everyone is invited to come out at 5:45 pm to join athletes in a pre-show GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt for the largest “Freeze Dance Game” sponsored by Iovera!
FEATURED PROGRAMS
“Thriving in Place” National Film Premiere
Tuesday, May 10, 3 pm
Broward County Convention Center, room 222
This will be the first-ever viewing of a groundbreaking documentary exploring the complex nature of aging and the challenge of change. Following the viewing, the audience will have an opportunity to provide feedback and join the discussion with filmmakers Rainie and Chris Ames and a panel of national experts that includes:
- Ashton Applewhite — TED Talk Main Stage Speaker and author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism
- Duo Dickinson — Architect and author ofStaying Put: Remodel Your House to Get The Home You Want
- Suzi Stadler — California architect and founder of At Home With Growing Older, a California Non-Profit that is engaging thousands of people in an exploration of new aging.
- Andrew Walker – NSGA Health and Well-being Director, Moderator
Women Of The Games: A View of Title IX
Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 3 pm
Broward County Convention Center, room 222
The first of two “Olympic Day” events will highlight contributions of women in the Senior Games Movement in light of the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
This community gathering will feature marathon legend and Senior Games athlete Kathrine Switzer sharing her experiences advocating for new sports for women in the modern Olympic movement. The conversation will reflect key Olympic values and explore the intersection of Title IX, civil and human rights. Nine pieces of visual art from the Al Oerter Foundation/ Art Of The Olympians will also be displayed. Presenters include:
- Kathrine Switzer – Author/first official woman in the Boston Marathon/activist
- Madeline Murphy Rabb – Writer/athlete/art advocate
- Bruce Wigo –Historian, International Swimming Hall of Fame
- Erica I. González –Team ONIX Pickleball/Athlete
- Andrew Walker – NSGA Health and Well-being Director, Moderator
Your Title IX Story: The Art of The Olympians 
Thursday, May 19, 1:00 pm
Broward County Convention Center, room 222
Olympic and Paralympic art of The Art Of The Olympians collection, paired with a brain stimulating interactive learning practice led by University of Miami Art and Medicine program will prime our creativity for an enriching story sharing experience. Presenters include:
- Cathy Oerter – CEO, Art of The Olympians CEO
- Gauri Gaonkar-Agarwal M. D. – University of Miami Art and Medicine Program
- Hope B. Torrents – University of Miami Art and Medicine Program
- Andrew Walker – NSGA Health and Well-being Director, Moderator
In addition to Presenting Sponsor Humana, National Senior Games partners include Ageility, Aviv Clinics, Kohler Walk-In Bath, Pacira BioSciences, Arnicare, Zibrio, Baptist Health, Papa and Sagewell Financial. The event also received partner support from Come Play in Florida, Broward County Government and Visit Lauderdale.
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The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) is a nonprofit Florida corporation that promotes health and well-being for adults 50 and over through education, fitness and sport. NSGA is an Affiliate Organization Council Member of the United States Olympic Paralympic Committee and governs the biennial National Senior Games, the largest qualified multi-sport event in the world. The Association is comprised of 52 independent Member Games that conduct qualifying competition events. The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana will be held May 10-23,2022 in Greater Fort Lauderdale. For more information, please visit NSGA.com.
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