National Senior Games

08/27/2026

The clock is ticking on your opportunities to qualify for the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana. ⏳

Numerous states have competitions remaining in 2026, but registration deadlines are fast approaching for many.

Don't miss the chance to own your health, connect with peers and prove you're never too old to chase new goals.

NSGA.com/State-Games-Information

08/26/2026

Whether you're a brand-new Senior Games athlete or have been competing for years, we know that you've been given plenty of advice!

Maybe it was a tidbit from a fellow competitor or something you read in the newspaper years ago. It might be advice from a coach or something you overheard in the locker room. If it improved your training, we want to hear about it!

Share in the comments! 💬 What's the best training advice you've ever received?

08/25/2026

Why participate in your State Senior Games?

Archer Phillip Ware competes in the Arkansas Senior Olympics to meet people from all across the state and GET MOVING!

Tag someone in the comments who should give their Senior Games a try. 💬

Find a State Senior Games near you: https://nsga.com/state-games-information/

08/24/2026

Years ago, a doctor told Eleanor Pendergraft her multiple sclerosis was getting worse and would never get better. She decided he was wrong.

This piece from NewsChannel 5+ highlights Eleanor and other amazing athletes competing in the Tennessee Senior Olympics 1-Mile Power Walk competition earlier this summer. From first-time athletes to reigning champs, it captures the spirit of the Senior Games and reminds us how exciting it is that "You can get older and still get better, what a great thing!"

90-years-old. Living with multiple sclerosis. A competitor in the Tennessee Senior Olympics. Eleanor Pendergraft really is someone grand. For everyone at the event, there was a deep appreciation for being able to compete.

08/24/2026

One month left to nominate an outstanding National Senior Games athlete!

The 2026 National Senior Games Athlete of the Year will recognize athletes who embody the spirit of the Senior Games by pursuing their personal best through sports and being active and engaged in life.

The award will highlight athletes who show that the Senior Games are not always about achieving the best times, scores or distance, but about overcoming challenges, pushing yourself, supporting fellow athletes and inspiring others by example.

Anyone can submit a nomination! Nominations close Sept. 23, 2026.

For more information, visit: https://nsga.com/athlete-of-the-year-nomination/

08/21/2026

Kam Yee showed up for his first Maryland Senior Olympics six years ago feeling like a kid on the first day of school.

He soon found that the atmosphere was supportive, not intimidating. Every year, the competition leaves him feeling inspired and encouraged, not compared, and excited by the energy of the people around him.

“The Maryland Senior Olympics hold a special place in my athletic journey because they offer something I don’t find in most other events: a true celebration of longevity, community and purpose in sport.”

At the Maryland Track & Field meet this year, Kam notched two new PRs, won seven medals and secured his qualification for the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana.

It’ll be his fourth time at Nationals, and he’s fired up to see how fast he can go in Tulsa. But more importantly, he wants to “keep growing into the athlete and the person I’ve become through this journey.”

Ready to join Kam on the ? Find a State Senior Games near you: https://nsga.com/state-games-information

08/20/2026

The Arvest Convention Center in downtown Tulsa will be a hub of activity next summer during the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana.

Not only will it be the home of Athlete Check-In for the thousands of Senior Games athletes arriving in Tulsa, but it will also host five sports and other activities throughout The Games. Athletes, supporters and spectators alike will visit the Convention Center to check out Co****le, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Shuffleboard and Tai Chi competitions.

Don't miss your opportunity to join us: https://nsga.com/howtoqualify/

Photo Credit: Arvest Convention Center

08/19/2026

Kari Torkelson's love of basketball shooting began decades ago. In elementary school, she won her school's basketball shooting contest, then went on to beat every other school in the district. "I didn't have a basketball hoop at my house, and after I won, Dad said it was time to put one up."

That backyard hoop helped launch a lifelong love of the game. Kari later played basketball at the University of Minnesota Crookston, where she was a member of the 1989–90 women's basketball team, now inducted into the school's Hall of Fame.

After years away from competitive sports, Kari returned to the court last summer to compete in the Basketball Shooting Skills event at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Her magic touch was still there; Kari made 24 of 25 shots to win a gold medal!

And just like when she was a kid, the first person she wanted to tell was her dad. "I got in the car and called my dad, and I think he kind of knew," she recalls. "I said, 'I just won a gold medal,' and he started to chuckle, maybe tearing up a little, and said, 'Oh, that's fantastic!'"

Read Kari's full story in this month's Athlete of the Month, sponsored by Uber: https://nsga.com/blog-athlete-of-the-month-kari-torkelson/

08/18/2026

Big updates just landed for the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana!

1. The age-specific competition schedule is now available. Visit NSGA.com/Schedule to view the dates for your events and age group.

2. Venues for these sports are now posted to their pages: Badminton, Basketball, Basketball Shooting Skills, Billiards, Bocce, Bowling, Co****le, Dance, Disc Golf, Flag Football, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Power Walk (1-mile), Shooting, Shuffleboard, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Track & Field, Triathlon, and Volleyball. To find venue details, visit NSGA.com/Sports and click on the icon for your sport. Remaining venues will be added as they are finalized.

3. Hotel booking through the NSGA’s housing partner, Team Travel Source, is now live at NSGA.com/Hotels.

And last but not least, be sure to SAVE THE DATE! Registration opens on Oct. 22, 2026, for all sports except Pickleball. Pickleball registration will open on Jan. 28, 2027.

08/14/2026

CareScout is proud to partner with National Senior Games to celebrate the competitors who inspire us all to rethink what’s possible at any age. These athletes didn't listen to the rules of "getting old." Instead, they bring a deep sense of purpose, a commitment to staying active and a desire to connect to every single competition.

We’re constantly inspired, always cheering, and .