2013 SUMMER NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES
Cleveland, Ohio
July 21 - August 1, 2013
The 2013 National Senior Games will be held July 21 - August 1, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio:
- Medal Sports offered
Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Horseshoes, Pickleball, Race Walk, Racquetball, Road Race, Shuffleboard, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, and Volleyball.
How do I qualify?
The Summer National Senior Games are held during odd years (ex: 2009, 2011, 2013, etc.) To participate in the National Games, you must first qualify through an NSGA State Games during the even years (ex: 2008, 2010, 2012, etc.) In order to compete at the 2013 Summer National Senior Games in Cleveland, OH, an athlete must first compete at a state senior games in the year 2012. Participants must be at least 50 years old during the qualifying year. You may qualify through the state you live in, or any State which allows out-of-state competitors; however, you should contact these States direct for qualifying information. Click on the tab 'State Senior Games' for each state's contact info, State Games dates, and website link if available.
Qualifying standards differ depending on the sport/event and you should read more information about qualifying in the National Senior Games Rule Book.
In most sports, the top 4 finishers in each age group qualify for Nationals, OR those who meet the Minimum Performance Standards (in applicable sports). The exception is Tennis and Pickleball (only the top 3 finishers for each age group qualify), Golf (you must meet the Minimum Performance Standards) and Triathlon (all finishers qualify). For team sports (basketball, softball, volleyball) each state may qualify three teams in each age group*.
No matter what place an athlete finishes, they also may qualify in the sports which have Minimum Performance Standards (MPS), by meeting or exceeding the MPS for the age-division they are competing in at the State Level. (Ex. An athlete is 54 in 2008 and competes in the 50-54 age division at their State Games, but will move up to the 55-59 age division at Nationals. In order to qualify by MPS standards they must meet the MPS for the 50-54 age division, not the 55-59 age division).
*In some cases, an athlete can qualify in ways other than by participating in a qualifying state games. The NSGA defines these events as “limited” events. Events that are considered “limited” are 20K and 40K cycling, hammer throw, pole vault, triple jump, and the triathlon. The rules for qualifying for these events are found in the National Senior Games Rule Book. Also, you can find the Limited Event form and instructions on the Rules & Results page. This form must be completed to qualify for the events listed above.
What to expect in Cleveland...
Learn more about Cleveland by visiting www.positivelycleveland.com.
