What sports will be offered at the National Senior Games?

ARCHERY Compound Fingers, Compound Release, Barebow Compound Recurve, Barebow Recurve
BADMINTON Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
BASKETBALL Three on Three Half Court, Shooting Skills Competition2
BEACH VOLLEYBALL2 2 and 4 Person Teams
BILLIARDS2 Singles, Open Doubles
BOCCE2 Singles, Open Doubles
BOWLING Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Non-Ambulatory Singles, Non-Ambulatory Doubles, Non-Ambulatory Mixed Doubles, Team Bowling5
CORNHOLE2 Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Non-Ambulatory Singles, Non-Ambulatory Doubles, Non-Ambulatory Mixed Doubles
CLIMBING2 Speed, Lead, Top Rope
CYCLING 5K, 10K Time Trials
5K, 10K Recumbent Time Trials2 (Two Wheel & Trike Recumbent bikes (Non-Fairing)
20K1, 40K1 Road Races
20K, 40K Recumbent Road Races2 (Two Wheel & Trike Recumbent bikes (Non-Fairing)
DISC GOLF2 54-Hole/36-Hole Scratch Play
FLAG FOOTBALL2 5v5 Teams
GOLF 54-Hole/36-Hole Scratch Play, Scramble2
PICKLEBALL Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Non-Ambulatory Singles2
POWER LIFTING2 Squat, Bench, Deadlift
POWER WALK2 1-Mile, 5K
ROAD RACE1 1 Mile Run2, 5K, 10K
SHUFFLEBOARD Singles, Open Doubles, Non-Ambulatory Singles1, Non-Ambulatory Open Doubles1
SOFTBALL Team Softball
SWIMMING Backstroke: 50, 100, 200-Yard
Breaststroke: 50, 100, 200-Yard
Butterfly: 50, 100, 200-Yard
Freestyle: 50, 100, 200, 500-Yard
Individual Medley: 100, 200, 400-Yard (four strokes)
Mixed Relays (2 men & 2 women): 200-Yard Freestyle3, 200-Yard Medley3
TABLE TENNIS Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
TAI CHI2 Individual, Group, Open
TENNIS Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
TRACK & FIELD 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 Meter, 4 x 100 Relay4
Discus, High Jump, Javelin, Long Jump, Pole Vault1, Shot Put, Triple Jump
TRIATHLON Triathlon1 – 400M Freestyle Swim + 20K Cycle + 5K Road Race
Recumbent Triathlon2 – 400M Freestyle Swim + 20K Recumbent Cycle + 5K Road Race
Tri-Relay2 – 400M Freestyle Swim + 20K Cycle + 5K Road Race
Recumbent Tri-Relay2 – 400M Freestyle Swim + 20K Recumbent Cycle + 5K Road Race
VOLLEYBALL Team Volleyball

1 Denotes a “limited” event. For more information, refer to Rule “D”.
2 Denotes sport or event will be an “OPEN” event for the 2027 National Senior Games and no qualifying is necessary.
3 Swimming relays are open to those that qualify and compete in swimming at the National Senior Games. Registration for the relays will take place during the registration process and at the venue during the National Games. (Must have all 4 members to register online).
4 Track relays are open to those that qualify for and compete in the 50, 100, 200, 400, or 800 Meter Dashes at the National Senior Games. Registration for relays will take place at the venue during the National Games. Specific information regarding relay registration will be made available through registration materials.
5 Team Bowling is available for any athlete already registered for singles or doubles. See bowling sports page for details.