When are the next National Senior Games?
The next National Senior Games will be in Pittsburgh, PA, July 7-18, 2023. The 2023 Softball Tournament will be held in Columbus, OH, May 3-8, 2023.
How do I qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games?
**Click Here for Qualifying Information To qualify for the National Senior Games, an athlete must be 50 years of age in a qualifying year and meet the qualification standards for the sport at an NSGA sanctioned State Qualifying Games. You may qualify through the state you live in, or any state which allows out-of-state competitors;
I medaled at the 2022 National Senior Games. Does that automatically qualify me for the 2023 National Games?
No. Qualification is not automatic based on medaling at the previous National Senior Games. You must qualify for each National Senior Games by meeting the qualifying criteria as specified in the NSGA Rulebook.
Between the State Qualifying Games and the National Games I will change age brackets. With which age group do I qualify and compete at Nationals?
At the State Games you will qualify in the correct age group for your current age at the time of the State Games (some states use different dates within the year to determine their age groups, so if you have a question please check with the state). When you register for Nationals, our registration system
When/Where will my State Games be held and what events are offered?
For a complete list of dates and contact info for State Games, CLICK HERE. You will need to contact the state(s) you are interested in to find out which sports/events are offered.
My state does not offer a certain event which I want to qualify in to go to Nationals. How can I qualify?
You have two options – through ‘Limited Events’ or through another State Games: ‘Limited Events’ – The events 20K or 40K Cycling, Hammer Throw, Pole Vault, Road Race, Triathlon and the following Non-Ambulatory Sports – Bowling, and Shuffleboard are considered “limited” events. Please refer to Rule “D” in the National Senior Games Rulebook on how to qualify