Florida Senior Games

01/06/2025

01/06/2025

Pickleball Steals the Spotlight at Florida Senior Games, where 600+ players aged 50+ competed for a chance at the 2025 National Games!

12/18/2024

Join us in celebrating Dyquaris Williams' 1st work anniversary as our Event Manager for Amateur Sports! Your dedication and commitment in organizing and running the Games efficiently have not gone unnoticed. We appreciate all you do! 🎉🎊

12/17/2024

Did you strike your best pose at the 2024 Florida Senior Games? 📸

Relive the excitement and check out this year's event photos here: https://bit.ly/4gknyKS

*P.S. We’re adding more snapshots soon—keep checking back for your winning moment! 🏅

12/17/2024

Last week's earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County triggered a tsunami warning urging people across a huge swath of California and Oregon to evacuate. Why aren't tsunami warnings more precise?

12/17/2024

Time to celebrate! 🎉 Join us in wishing our Vice President of Amateur Sports, OJ Hill, a very Happy Birthday! Your contribution to our community is immeasurable. Here's to another amazing year! 🎂✨

12/12/2024

Polk County residents! Registration is now open for the 32nd annual Polk Senior Games.

Click the link for more information.

It is time to request an entry book for the 32nd annual Polk Senior Games.The Games, a two-week series of athletic and recreational, Olympic-style events, are scheduled for Feb. 22 to March 8. The annual event draws more than 2,000 men and women age 50 and older, organizers said.Competitions will be...

12/10/2024

🏅 Announcing the 2023 Florida Senior Games Athletes of the Year! 🏅

Patricia Benitez, a table tennis champion in the 60-64 age group, earned a gold medal sweep in 2023, and Robert Cseh, an 88-year old powerlifting record-setter!

Both athletes credit their success to the unwavering support of their families, who are always by their side, offering encouragement and assistance. Congratulations Patricia and Robert! 👏🎉

Read more about these two remarkable athletes, HERE: https://bit.ly/3D5OFux

12/10/2024

🚨 Important Venue Update for Track & Field Events 🚨

We want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we announce a venue change for the Track and Field events taking place on Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15.

The new location is:
Brandon High School at Fussell Field
📍 311 Kings Avenue, Brandon, FL
(Located at the corner of Kings Avenue and Fussell's Way, approximately 25 minutes from the I-75/Highway 56 interchange in Pasco County)

As a result of this change, some adjustments to the schedule were necessary. Please review the updated schedule below for field events:

Saturday, December 14:
8 a.m. Long Jump & Shot Put
10 a.m. High Jump
1:30 p.m. Javelin
2 p.m. Triple Jump

⛔ Unfortunately, Discus and Pole Vault will not be held this year due to unavailable facilities. If you were aiming to qualify for the 2025 National Senior Games in these events, please email [email protected], and we will communicate your situation to the National Senior Games.

We understand this may be disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Your support and passion for the Florida Senior Games mean the world to us.

Thank you for your continued dedication, and we look forward to an amazing weekend of competition!

- The Florida Senior Games Team 🌴🏅

12/07/2024

🎥 We asked senior pickleballers what they’d name their paddles, and the answers were hilarious! From "Boomin' Barbara" to simply "Ted," these athletes brought their best game *and* their best paddle personalities to the court. 🏓🤣 Watch them battle it out with their trusty paddles in hand.

Check out the pickleball results, HERE: https://bit.ly/4f4QEN6

12/05/2024

12/05/2024

Don’t Miss the Florida Senior Games Saturday Spectacular! 🎉

Join us on the outdoor concourse of the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex this Saturday, 12–5 PM, for an afternoon packed with fun, food, and festivities! This event is FREE and open to the public.

Here's what you can expect:

🌮 Food trucks with BBQ, tacos, smoothies and more
🏀 Interactive golf & basketball challenges
🎶 Live beats from Rhythm Express, 2–5 PM
⚡️ Thunderbug, Mascot for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Don't miss out - help us celebrate our 2023 Florida Senior Games Athletes of the Year together! 💪✨