Colorado Springs to host 2025 Colorado Senior Games
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(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The return of the Colorado Senior Games in 2025 was announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24, by Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, Sports Corp, and the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region. The games will take place from June 6 through June 8, 2025, in Colorado Springs.
Competitors of the Colorado Senior Games will have the chance to qualify for the National Senior Games. The event aims to promote health, wellness, and camaraderie among senior athletes while showcasing Colorado’s vibrant senior community.
“The Senior Games provide community and opportunities for senior athletes, and I can’t wait to see the talent that lives right here in our state,” said Lt. Governor Primavera. “In Colorado, we are proud to be one of the healthiest and most active states in the country, and were recently ranked second in the United Senior Health Rankings, making our athletes sure competitors in the national games next year.”
The event, presented by Medicare Mentors, will offer various sports and activities for participants aged 50 and older, including track and field and pickleball. The last Senior Games were held annually in Greeley until 2018. Registration opens on February 1, 2025, and seniors of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Details on registration, events, and volunteer opportunities will be available at coloradoseniorgames.org .
As a member of the National Senior Games Association (NSGA), the Colorado Senior Games will serve as the official State Senior Games for Colorado and a qualifying event for the National Senior Games.
“We are incredibly excited to host the Colorado Senior Games in partnership with the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region,” said Megan Leatham, President & CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. “By working together, we are creating a premier event that brings seniors from across Colorado together to compete, stay active, and celebrate their achievements.”
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