Senior Games/Olympics
The Games encourage seniors to challenge themselves athletically, socially and intellectually. Local Senior Games provide a unique opportunity for adults aged 50+ to become involved in a variety of activities and stay fit.
Locality Links will work with local communities and organisations to ensure the following goals are met:
• Promote and provide sponsorship as well as an array of athletic events for 50+ adults, in the spirit of the Olympic sports tradition.
• Encourage athletes to maintain and improve their level of health.
• Educate as well as involve the public in creating and managing a positive image of 50+ adults as physically, mentally, and socially active.
• Promote leisure activities that further the growth and continuity of local sports and leisure activities as well as the Senior Games.
Some examples of sports that can be included are:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Dance
- Darts
- Golf
- Netball
- Pool
- Power Walking
- Race Walk
- Snooker
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Walking Football
Senior Games can range from a one-day one-off athletic event or become an annual week long event.
