Minnesota Senior Sports Association

05/01/2026

A dignified evening recognizing senior athletes' excellence.

05/15/2025

Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Association Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm

We are also honoring:

2025 Team of the year
MN River Bats/Ancell

The MN River Bats/Ancell 70 Major team was undefeated in 2024 in championship play in winning seven tournaments in six states including three National/World Championships.

05/14/2025

Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Assn. Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm

Lowery Smith
Track
Gold & Silver medals is state and national senior games- Javelin, Shot Put, Discus & racquetball.
Started competing in senior games at the age of 87.
Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
Rafted the Grand Canyon.
​Selected as inspiration for Blue Cross Blue Shield ad encouraging activity and health for seniors.

Today is the last day to order tickets!
Follow the link for tickets: https://www.mnseniorsports.com/.../2025_Hall_of_Fame...

05/14/2025

Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Assn. Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm
Every couple days leading up to the event we'll spotlight an inductee, today:Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Assn. Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm
Every couple days leading up to the event we'll spotlight an inductee, today:
Claudia Pilot
Golf
Minnesota State female and Senior female Player of the year- 10 times.
Inducted into the MGA-PGA Minnesota Hall of Fame.
Member Minnesota team that won the USGA National Tittle.
Six MN Senior Amateur and Publinks Championships.
Captain of MN USGA State team.
​Qualified for over 30 USGA National Tournaments.​

Today is the last day to purchase tickets!!!
Follow the link for tickets: https://www.mnseniorsports.com/.../2025_Hall_of_Fame...

05/14/2025

Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Assn. Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm
Every couple days leading up to the event we'll spotlight an inductee, today:

Terry Mens
Softball
Twenty-five years as player and leader- Roseville Senior Softball Association.
MVP World Senior Softball Championships- Las Vegas.
Multiple times on the All Tournament team at World Senior Softball Championships.
During his 25 years in various leadership positions, Roseville Senior Softball Assn. has grown from 14 teams in 2 leagues to 25 teams in 4 leagues.

Follow the link for tickets: https://www.mnseniorsports.com/.../2025_Hall_of_Fame...

05/14/2025

Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Assn. Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm
Every couple days leading up to the event we'll spotlight an inductee, today:

Jim Klaseus
Pickleball
Eleven times selected for All-World Team.
Five time National Tournament Most Valuable Player.
Organizer, Sponsor and Coach and Player for Championship teams for 20 years.
Member of 17 State and National Tournament Championship teams.

Follow the link for tickets: https://www.mnseniorsports.com/.../2025_Hall_of_Fame...

05/13/2025

Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Assn. Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm
Every couple days leading up to the event we'll spotlight an inductee, today:

Jacqui Kirk
Track
Holds all time Minnesota indoor age division record - 60 meter, 200 meter.
Member world champion U.S. 4 X 100 meter team at World Masters Championships Gothenburg, Sweden that set American record.
Multiple Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in Minnesota indoor and outdoor championships, National Senior games National USATF Masers and Mid America USATF Masters meets.
Volunteer Coach for school track team.
Volunteer official for Minnesota Special Olympics and USATF events.

Follow the link for tickets: https://www.mnseniorsports.com/.../2025_Hall_of_Fame...

05/13/2025

Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Assn. Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm
Every couple days leading up to the event we'll spotlight an inductee, today:

Brock Kiecker
Baseball
Most Valuable Player 3 times at the Roy Hobbs World Series Baseball Tournament.
Once struck out 22 batters in 8 2/3 innings.
Pitched senior baseball for over 20 years.
Twelve World championship rings.
Selected for multiple All Star games.
​Competed at the highest level of Senior Baseball in multiple age divisions for over twenty years.

Follow the link for tickets: https://www.mnseniorsports.com/.../2025_Hall_of_Fame...

05/11/2025

All banquet tickets must be ordered by noon on May 14th.
Tickets are available on our website at

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05/06/2025

Join us as we induct the class of 2025 into the Minnesota Senior Sports Assn. Hall of Fame.
Friday May 23 at Banquets of Minnesota Event Center,
6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 612-803-6468.
Social Hour at 5:30 pm,
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction at 7:30 pm
Every couple days leading up to the event we'll spotlight an inductee, today:

Gwen Jacobson
Marathon
Holds 29 Minnesota age records at distances from 1 mile to full marathon.
Completed a Marathon in all 50 states & DC under four hours.
Completed the six Major World Marathons top 3 in each.
Ranked as the top America Marathon Runner - Women ages 65-69.
Has run Boston qualifying time in 113 of 116 marathons.
Volunteer High School Cross Country Coach,
​Volunteers as race director, running club board member.

Follow the link for tickets: https://www.mnseniorsports.com/.../2025_Hall_of_Fame...