Senior Olympics

Posted by Kahoomiki on January 16th, 2009


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The Hawaii Senior Olympics is a multi-sport event for men and women 50 years of age and older, no matter where they reside. It is sanctioned by the National Senior Games Association (NSGA), which also organizes the National Senior Games.

The National Senior Games are held every odd-numbered year – the next games will be in 2009 in Palo Alto, California. Seniors wishing to enter the 09 games must qualify in 2008 through a local event like the Hawaii Senior Olympics. For information about the National Senior Games, go to nsga.com.

Dates of Competition, Entry Deadline

The tenth annual Hawaii Senior Olympics will be held in October and November; tennis will take place in December. Entry deadline for each sport is noted in the description of each sport.

Who May Enter Hawaii Games?

The Hawaii Senior Olympics is an “open” event – open to seniors from anywhere in the world who are at least 50 years of age by December 31, 2008. Some sports also are open to “pre-seniors” who are at least 40 years of age by December 31, 2008– see event descriptions for details. Some also are open to masters.

Equipment Requirements

In general, athletes are responsible for providing their own individual equipment, such as helmets, goggles, golf clubs and balls, bowling balls, etc. Some equipment (shot put, discus, javelin for track, and tennis balls) will be provided. HSGA is prepared to help out-of-town participants with basic equipment, provided we know in advance of your need.

Registration Fee

For all sports, including team sports: $25 per person. Participants may enter up to six events in each sport at no additional cost. Participants also may enter events in more than one sport (e.g., track and swimming) for $15 per additional sport. Participants may enter as many sports as desired, schedule permitting. Late registrations accepted for some sports. No refunds after event day. Entrants who meet registration deadline will receive shirts.

Five-Year Age Groups

All competition for all events is organized around five-year age groups, beginning 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, etc. A participant’s age on December 31, 2008 determines their competition age bracket.

National Rules Govern

All sports follow guidelines of National Senior Games Association. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be given in each category of each event to the first-, second- and third-place finisher, respectively.