The City of Jacksonville presents The Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games, an Olympic-style event series designed for seasoned athletes to participate on a competitive level and novice athletes to participate for their own enjoyment and promote healthy and active lifestyles for First Coast seniors.
Opening Ceremonies Sept. 27 - Hemming Park
The Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games are sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and is a qualifier for the Florida Senior Games State Championships.
Being healthy and active is not only important for physical and mental well being. This is why the Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games offers non-physical games and activities, as well as plenty of social events that allow our participants to renew friendships, create new ones and share experiences. In the spirit of good sportsmanship, anything is possible!
Events
- Road Race (5K Time Trials)
- Power Lifting (Bench Press and Dead Lift)
- Cycling (5K and 10K Time Trials)
- Table Tennis (Singles and Doubles)
- Bowling (Singles and Doubles)
- Bridge (Social)
- Croquet-6 Wicket
- Basketball (Free Throws and Spot Shots)
- Swimming*
- Tennis (Singles and Doubles)
- Golf (Shotgun Start)
- Golf Croquet
- Chinese Mah Jong
- Line Dancing
- Pickleball (Singles and Doubles)
- Track and Field
*Swim meet is recognized by the United States Masters Swimming Organization.
Age Breakdown
Individual and partner sports age divisions are:
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+
For more information about the 2018 Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games, call (904) 630-7392 or email jaxseniors@coj.net.
How to register
Registration Fees
$15 Entry Fee + 1 sport
$5 Each additional sport
$24 Golf
$8 Bowling
A non-refundable and non-transferable fee of $8 will be charged to each bowling sport entered (singles and doubles). A fee of $24 for golf will be charged. After your entry has been processed, you will receive confirmation by mail that you are registered to compete. All swimming events count as one sport. All Track & Field events count as one sport. Only one fee required per sport. For additional information, call (904) 630-7392.
Mail Entry Form, Signed Waiver and Check to:
Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: 2018 Jacksonville Senior Games
117 West Duval Street, Suite 220
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Please make checks payable to City of Jacksonville.
What do I get for my entry fee?
Your entry fee includes:
- Registration for all sports
- Admission to the Opening Ceremony of Athletes
- Official T-Shirt
- Welcome Bag
- A chance to renew friendships or begin new ones
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the First, Second and Third place finalists in each age division of each event. Awards will be presented on site after competition is complete. First through fifth place qualifiers will advance to the Florida Senior Games State Championships. All qualified athletes will receive state registration information by mail in October.
Rules
Click here for complete rules (PDF)
All sports/events shall be governed by the rules of the national governing body for that sport as modified herein, in the best interest of the participants. It is the responsibility of the participants to familiarize him/herself with the rules and requirements of the 2017 senior games. You may compete in as many events as you desire as long as they are not held at conflicting times. Be sure to check the schedule of events carefully for the dates, times, and locations. It is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure there are no schedule conflicts. In state and out-of-state competitors are allowed to compete in individual and team sports. Out-of-State teams can qualify for the Florida Senior Games State Championships.
Check In
Athletes attending the Opening Ceremony of Athletes must check in upon arrival. Athletes will receive a welcome bag, official t-shirt, and participant’s packet. Athletes not attending the opening celebration will be able to check-in at their first event. Photo ID with proof of age is required at check-in.
Inclement Weather
The City of Jacksonville is not responsible for changes, postponements or cancellations due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. No refunds will be given as a result of these reasons.
Thanks to our Sponsors!
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Previous Year Results
2018 Senior Games Results
2017 Senior Game Results
2016 Results
Basketball
Results
Bowling
Results
Croquet
Results
Cycling 5k
Results
Cycling 10k
Results
Golf
Results
Line Dancing
Results
Pickleball
Results
Powerlifting
Results *Please note that powerlift and deadlift results are the totals of combined lifts.
Road Race
Results
Swimming
Results
Table Tennis
Results
Tennis
Results
Track and Field
Results
View the 2015 Jacksonville Senior Games results
View the 2014 Jacksonville Senior Games results
View the 2013 Jacksonville Senior Games results
