The Games are presented annually in cooperation with parks and recreation departments, sports and civic organizations, and over 700 volunteers. The two-week series of 100 athletic and recreational Olympic-style events promotes an active lifestyle for men and women, 50 and over, and contributes to the physical, mental and emotional health of the community. The annual Games attract about 2,500 seniors from Polk County, Florida, the United States and foreign countries.
Competition, held at various locations throughout Polk County, is offered in Archery, Bag Toss, Basketball Shooting, Basketball 3 on 3, Billiards, Bocce, Bowling, Bridge, Checkers, Chess, Cribbage, Dancing, Darts, Euchre, Field Events, Fishing, Fly Casting, Golf Singles, Mixed Doubles Putt & Chip, Horseshoes, Lawn Bowling, Pepper, Pickleball, Pistol Shooting, Punt Pass Kick, Racquetball, Rifle Shooting, Road Race 5K, Scrabble, Senior Smarts, Shuffleboard, Skeet Shooting, Sporting Clays, Softball, Sudoku, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track, Trap Shooting, and Walking. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are presented in each event and age division.
The entry fee is $10 for the first event and $3 for each additional event up to a maximum of $28.
Entries for team sports are $125 for Softball, $50 for Basketball 3 on 3 and $36 for Team Bowling. There is also a $25 facility fee for Golf, $6 per event for Bowling, $10 for Archery, $5 for Pistol, Rifle, Skeet & Trap Shooting and $10 for Sporting Clays Shooting. Everyone receives a specially designed T-shirt. A free Closing Celebration for participants, family and friends is held at The RP Funding Center and includes goody bags, health fair, entertainment, special awards, and door prizes.
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