Huntsman Games
Every year St. George, Utah, hosts the Huntsman World Senior Games. During the month of October. This year as many as 9,000 or more athletes (over 50) gathered from 51 countries will participate in athletic events.
Included in these sporting events are Basketball, Bowling, Bridge, Cowboy Shoot, Cycling, Golf, Horseshoes, Lawn Bowls, Mountain Biking, Pickle-ball, Race-walking, Racquetball, Road Races, Softball, Square Dance, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball, and Walking Tours.
Naturally there will also be some less strenuous events such as bridge, lawn bowling, horseshoes, and so on.
Since its inception, the Games have been open to all men and women meeting the age requirement. The second year of the Games the age requirement was reduced from age 55 to age 50 to include more athletes and to encourage those looking at retirement to become involved in a personal fitness program or team sport.
To get the full scoop on all the games have to offer you can visit the official website at www.seniorgames.net/.
For questions regarding Registration, please call 1-800-562-1268. Registration for 2007 Games opens June 1st and ends September 1st. The registration fee is $69 plus your nominal sport fee if you register by Aug 1st. After Aug 1st the registration fee is $89 plus your nominal sport fee.
Click on the links below to begin the registration process for participating in the Huntsman World Senior Games.