Games News

  • Early-Bird Deadline Extended to 08/02

    Since the Early-Bird Registration deadline falls on a day that the Huntsman World Senior Games office is closed, the Games has decided to extend the cut-off date to Monday, August 2, 2010.  This way, in the unlikely event that someone has problems registering, the office staff will be able to ...

  • Early Bird Registration Approaches

    The deadline for Early Bird Registration is fast approaching.  Be sure to register by August 1, 2010 to save $20 off of the regular registration price.  Don't forget all that is included in ...

  • Be a Forever Athlete

    A 94-Year Old Man Isn’t Supposed to Pole Vault.

    Forever Athletes proves otherwise.

    An 82 year-old man isn't supposed to lead treks in Nepal and ...

  • 2010 Cycling Time Trial Updated

    Based on athlete feedback, the Huntsman World Senior Games Cycling Time Trial has been updated.  Those affected by the change will be the Division II Women cyclists who will now all race a 20K Time Trial regardless of age.

    Key Volunteers Prepare for Games

    Every year around mid-June, the key volunteers of the Huntsman World Senior Games get in the groove for the upcoming event with a get-together.  They receive ...

  • Qualifying Year for Nationals

    The Huntsman World Senior Games is a proud member of the National Senior Games Association (NSGA).  Every other year, on the odd years, the NSGA hosts a national championship for senior athletes from all around the nation.  The location varies ...

  • Softball Rules Updated

     

    In an effort to better meet the needs of those who play Softball in the Huntsman World Senior Games, the Softball Committee has updated a few rules for the 2010 season.

    "Our tournament has always been player-driven," said Kyle M Case, Games CEO.  "It's part of what ...

  • Friendship Tour Deadline Extended

    There has been a considerable amount of buzz about the inaugural Huntsman World Senior Games Friendship Volleyball Tour.  In an effort to allow as many people to go as would like, the registration deadline has been extended to March 22, 2010.

    “This is really going to ...

  • Registration Now Open

     

    The Huntsman World Senior Games opened online registration March 1, 2010, three full months ahead of the traditional launch date of June 1.

    “We know that people want to plan ahead for the events they will be attending,” said Kyle M Case, Games CEO.  “So we’ve ...

  • 2010 Warm-Up Is in the Mail

    Huntsman World Senior Games athletes who have participated in the last few years, be sure to check your mailboxes in the next few days.  The Games’ official newsletter, the Warm-Up will be arriving any day.  The Warm-Up includes a message from John Morgan, Jr., founder of the Games, an event ...

  • Friendship Volleyball Tour to China

     

    The Huntsman World Senior Games was born out of an idea to foster worldwide peace, health and friendship.  Over the past 23 years, the Games have endeavored to meet these ideals through the annual event held each year in St. George, Utah.  For the first time ever, the ...

  • Team Registration Open Online

    In 2009, the Huntsman World Senior Games offered Online Team Registration for the first time ever.  Over 85% of our teams took advantage and registered over the Internet.

    This year Team Registration is not only available online, but it is available right now.  Dozens of ...

  • Other Events: California Senior Winter Games

     

    The spirit of the Winter Olympics will live on with competition for senior winter sports enthusiasts during the California Senior Winter Games, March 11 to 14, 2010.

    The event, to be held at Dodge Ridge Winter Sports Area, Pincecrest, California, is open to women and men—50 years ...

  • Games Visit China

    December, by default, seems to be a very hectic month.  Holiday shopping, parties and end of year preparations keep people hopping during that month.  For Huntsman World Senior Games CEO, December was a busy month for a different reason; he went to China.

    “The Huntsman World Senior ...

  • 2010 Schedule Now Available

    To some it may seem like the 2010 Huntsman World Senior Games are a long way off.  But the staff at the Games know that it's really just around the corner and there's a lot to do before the Games will be ready for the starting gun.  Many of the ...

  • New Countries Welcomed to Games

    Over the past 23 years, the Huntsman World Senior Games has hosted 61 different countries from around the globe.  This year, three brand new countries made an appearance at this International event; Bolivia, Estonia and the Virgin Islands.

    “We welcome all athletes from all corners of the ...

  • 2009 Games Come to a Close

    Saturday, October 17, 2009 saw the 23rd edition of the Huntsman World Senior Games come to a close.  Bowling and Volleyball finished out the day and the book was closed on yet another event.

    “I think this has been one of the best Games ever,” commented Kyle ...

  • Legendary Once Again

    It’s all about the medal count.  That’s the way to amass an unreachable amount of points in The Challenge, a special program of the Huntsman World Senior Games.  Joyce Jones of Bethel, Washington has done just that.  This is the second year in a row that her Legends ...

  • Games to Wrap Up Saturday

    The last day of competition for the Huntsman World Senior Games is Saturday, October 17.

    Saturday's Scheudule is the following:

    8:00 am – 6:00 pm Volleyball  (Session 2) - Dixie Center 
    8:30 am – Noon Bowling - Dixie Bowl / Sunset West Lanes
    9:00 am – Noon Gift Shop Open - Dixie ...

  • Friday Schedule of Events

    Thursday ended late with the finals for the Global Cup - World Senior Volleyball Championship.  Canada brought come the Gold, Russia the Silver and Germany left with the Bronze.

    Friday's schedule is as follows:

    7:00 am – 7:00 pm Gift Shop / Information Open - Dixie Center
    8:00 am ...

  • Canada Storms Onto Medal Stand After Incredible Six Wins

     

    On Thursday morning, if you were to take a quick glance at the Global Cup tournament brackets, it would have been easily apparent that Team Canada was a long way away from the medal’s stand.  Knocked into the consolation bracket by Russia on the first day of bracket ...

  • Thursday Features Global Cup Medal Matches

    Wednesday's events featured competition in a variety of sports including Bowling, Horseshoes, Pickleball, Softball and Volleyball to name a few.  

    The Global Cup finished up pool play and began bracketed play with Russia and Germany advancing to the semi-finals leaving Brazil, Canada, Latvia, USA and Venezuela to battle ...

  • Wednesday Events

    The sun set on Tuesday’s events which featured a lot of Volleyball, Softball, Shooting, the International Festival and the Flying Karamazov Brothers for the Concert & Celebration.

    Wednesday’s schedule is the following:

    7:00 am – 7:00 pm Registration / Gift Shop / Information Open - Dixie Center
    7:00 am – ...

  • Tuesday Showcases International Festival and Concert and Celebration

    Tuesday at the Huntsman World Senior Games will feature varied sporting events from Archery to Racewalking along with the International Festival and the Flying Karamazov Brothers at the Concert and Celebration.

    Tuesday's schedule is as follows:

    7:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration / Gift Shop / Information Open Dixie ...

  • Monday Events Kick off Second Week

    Week two at the Huntsman World Senior Games begins on Monday with a variety of competitions, including the Global Cup – World Senior Volleyball Championships and this year’s new addition to the Games – Shooting.

    Monday’s schedule is the following:

    8:00 am – Basketball Shoot – ...

  • First Week Ends

    The first week of the Huntsman World Senior Games finishes with incredible competition, a fantastic Opening Ceremonies and a few thousand medals going home with some very deserving athletes.

    Sunday will have a break in the competition.  Athlete check-in will continue to be available in the Dixie ...

  • Weekend Schedules

    The weekend at the Huntsman World Senior Games will bring a variety of events.  Competition will not be helded on Sunday, but check-in at the Dixie Center will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

    Friday's schedule is as follows:

    8:00 am – 4:00 pm Health Screenings  (ID Badge ...

  • Volleyball Schedules Available

    The 2009 Volleyball Schedules for the Session 1 are now available online.  They can be accessed through the Volleyball Page or by clicking on the links below.

    Men's 50s
    Men's 60s
    Men's 70s
    Men's 76s

    Women's 55s
    Women's 65s 



  • Thursday Schedule of Events

    The skies threatened and in places rain fell Wednesday at the Games, but by the end of the day, there had been no delays or cancellations to events.

    Thursday’s Schedule is as follows:

    8:00 am – 4:00 pm - Health Screenings  (ID Badge Req’d)
    8:00 am – ...

  • Hall of Fame Inducts Eleven

    It takes a multitude of threads, of all colors, to weave a tapestry.  Each color blends and each thread weaves into others to create something that is so much more than any one individual thread alone. 

    The Huntsman World Senior Games is like a tapestry.  Each person ...