Programs & Services
Maine Senior Games
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For many, the thrill of competing in an athletic event never ends. Thanks to Maine Senior Games, adults over the age of 50 can continue to participate and compete in annual athletic and recreational events. Maine Senior Games is a great opportunity for older adults to have fun and stay fit.
State Competition
Maine Senior Games hosts annual athletic events for adults over the age of 50 from anywhere in the United States. (you must be 50 by the last day of the year you are competing in). This is the 26th annual event and the dates are July 21st - September 23rd.
Read more about specific Maine Senior Games events here.
Learn about our upcoming event Explore Track and Field.
National Competition
Maine Senior Games is a member of the U.S. National Senior Games Association, which hosts national athletic competitions every other year. Senior athletes who qualify at the state level, have the opportunity to compete at the national level—the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors.
To qualify, you must be 50 years old during the qualifying year (the year prior to the national competition).
Upcoming Summer National Senior Games:
- 2013—Cleveland, Ohio (July 21-August 5, 2013.)
- 2015—Minneapolis (dates to be determined)
Rules for 2012-2013 Games : Rules
Eligibility and Age Groups
The Maine Senior Games is open to anyone 50 years of age or older. (You must be 50 by December 31, 2012). Competition will be held in the following eleven age groups for men and women. Age group placement is determined by your age as of December 31.
Age Groups
50-54,
55-59,
60-64,
65-69,
70-74,
75-79,
80-84,
85-89,
90-94,
95-99, and
100+
Registration and Registration Fees
Three ways to register:
1. Online
2. Print Form - Coming Soon!
3. Send in form mailed to you
Awards
Medals are presented to the top three places, ribbon for fourth.. Awards will be presented as soon as results are posted and/or announced at each event, or may be picked up at the Maine Senior Games office during the week following the event.
Equipment and Supplies
In most cases, equipment needed for the events will be available. However, the following equipment is not provided:
- Bicycle and helmet
- Racquets (either tennis or racquetball)
- Golf clubs
- Tennis balls
- Javelin
- Bows and arrows
- Paddles (Table tennis and Pickleball)


