Tucson to Host 40th Annual Senior Olympic Festival in January 2025

Tucson Senior Olympic Festival, promoting health and fitness for adults 50+, runs January 4 to February 2, 2025.Photo byJorik KleenonUnsplash

TUCSON - The 40th annual Senior Olympic Festival, presented by Tucson Parks and Recreation and the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona, will take place from January 4 to February 2, 2025, at several venues across Tucson.

The festival is designed to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults aged 50 and older, offering a wide range of events such as pickleball, archery, bowling, racquetball, basketball shoot, volleyball, bridge, golf, tennis, badminton, horseshoes, and more.

Registration for the Senior Olympic Festival opens on Monday, November 4, 2024, and runs until Friday, December 27, 2024.

Participants can register online at EZEEreg.com or by submitting their forms and fees via mail. Entry fees vary by event, and detailed information about each event is available online.

Registration Opens for Tucson’s 40th Annual Senior Olympic FestivalPhoto byMatt AylwardonUnsplash

In addition to the festival, interested participants are invited to attend the Meet the Coordinator event on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morris K. Udall Recreation Center, located at 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road.

Attendees will have the chance to register for events, ask questions, win raffle prizes, and the first 50 attendees will receive a special 2025 Senior Olympic Festival lapel pin, according to the City of Tucson.

For more information on the festival and to view the full event lineup, visit Senior Olympic Festival or contact the Udall Recreation Center at (520) 791-4931.

This long-standing Tucson tradition offers a fun and engaging way for seniors to stay active, compete in their favorite sports, and connect with their community, according to the city.