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Humana to Sponsor Florida Senior Games Through 2020

December 8, 2017 in Florida Senior Games News, Press Releases

~Four participating athletes honored as Humana Game Changers for exemplifying healthful aging through their spirit and determination~

As part of its commitment to seniors and healthy living, Humana – in partnership with the Florida Sports Foundation – will be the presenting sponsor of the Florida Senior Games through 2020. The Florida Senior Games is an annual, multisport event for adults age 50 and over that will being held through Sunday, December 10 in Clearwater, Florida, with 2,000 athletes participating.

With Florida’s senior population growing more rapidly than any other age demographic in the state, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 32.5 percent of Florida’s population will be 60 and older by the year 2030, an increase of 34 percent from 2012. Humana wants to ensure that all Florida seniors have opportunities to age healthfully through this partnership and the inspirational athletes who will compete in these Games

“The Florida Senior Games is a great opportunity for aging adults to learn and compete in a variety of sports, form lifelong friendships and improve their health through physical and social activities,” said Deb Galloway, Central/North Florida Regional Medicare President at Humana. “We’re proud to support the Florida Senior Games to ensure the benefits of sports continue to reach more Florida seniors.”

Humana’s commitment to the Florida Senior Games represents a natural progression as Humana has been the presenting sponsor of the National Senior Games since 2007 and partners with various state games nationwide.

“With our state’s special year-round environment for sports, the Florida Sports Foundation, a division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., is committed to promoting the choice of active living,” said Angela Suggs, president and CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation. “As a destination for top athletes throughout the United States and abroad, we are excited about this great partnership with Humana and look forward to supporting our athletes as they continue to break records and defy stereotypes.”

44 Comments
  1. Lewis McRae December 27, 2017 at 4:56 pm Reply

    Would like to sign up with Humana seniors to participate in seniors games, am 76 an live in Deland

    • Nick Gandy January 1, 2018 at 9:21 pm Reply

      Hi Lewis –

      Thanks for your inquiry about the 2018 Florida Senior Games. What sport is it you are interesting in competing? Some sports require a qualifying performance at one of more than 20 Florida Senior Games Series Qualifiers that run between January and November 2018. If you finish in the top five of your age group, which would be 75-79, you qualify for the 2018 Florida Senior Games in Clearwater. Some sports do not require a qualifying performance and you go directly to the Games in Clearwater. The 2018 Florida Senior Games is a qualifier for the 2019 National Senior Games.

      I look forward to your reply so we can get you going in the Florida Senior Games. Talk to you soon.

      Nick Gandy
      Florida Sports Foundation

  2. Terri January 15, 2018 at 11:40 pm Reply

    Would like to find out about signing up and training for the powerwalk/racewalking competition. I live in Fort Lauderdale

    • Nick Gandy January 16, 2018 at 3:00 pm Reply

      Terri –

      Thanks for your inquiry about the Florida Senior Games. If you would like to compete in Power Walk/Race Walk, there may be some options locally.

      If you visit http://floridasports.wpengine.com/event_categories/fsg-series-qualifiers/, you will find a listing of local Senior Games Qualifiers. There are four in South Florida between now and the State Games in December. Two offer racewalk and track and field, the South Florida Senior Games and the Delray Beach Senior Games.

      Also, Race Walk and Power Walk are open sports and do not require a qualifying performance at a local senior games. Once registration is open you can register for the 2018 Florida Senior Games in Clearwater, December 1-9, 2018. The two local games offer you a practice opportunity.

      As far as training goes, I’m not sure how to assist you with that. I’m sure there are some track and field clubs in the area that can offer you some assistance. Best of luck and we look forward to seeing you at the 2108 Florida Senior Games. You may contact me directly at ngandy@flasports.com for further assistance if needed.

      Nick Gandy
      Florida Sports Foundation

  3. patricia brink February 9, 2018 at 5:14 pm Reply

    What is the nearest qualifying city to Saint Augustine? and the date for the qualifying 5k race?
    thanks
    Patricia Brink

  4. Joe Gonzalez February 10, 2018 at 8:39 pm Reply

    Is a qualifier required for competing in State Senior Games powerlifting?

    • Nick Gandy February 28, 2018 at 6:58 pm Reply

      Joe –

      Thanks for your inquiry about the 2018 Florida Senior Games Powerlifting event. Powerlifting is an open sport and no qualification is necessary. Look for further competition and registration information on the site as December draws nearer. I hope this answers your question.

      Nick Gandy

  5. Gary Winterstein February 10, 2018 at 11:40 pm Reply

    What sporting events are available

  6. Kirk Carver February 11, 2018 at 12:14 pm Reply

    Good Morning,

    Since the update of your website, it is no longer possible to determine at which venue certain events will be held. How can I find the events in which my wife and I would like to compete? The previous website was much more illuminating and informative. Thank you.

  7. Larry Bostick February 13, 2018 at 6:40 pm Reply

    Where can I get a list of the events?

  8. Lorrie February 15, 2018 at 8:04 pm Reply

    Where can I find dates for the swimming event qualifiers for 2018

  9. Alan Rubin February 15, 2018 at 8:23 pm Reply

    I am interested in playing in the Florida Senior Games in 2018. Where and when will the tennis competition be held? I live in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

  10. Ken Lawrence February 22, 2018 at 12:10 am Reply

    I’m looking for the results from the the Florida Senior Games track and field events from December 2017. Where can I find them?

  11. John Topliss February 23, 2018 at 7:25 pm Reply

    I cannot find the results of past Florida Seniors State Games on your new website. The old website gave all past results.
    Kind regards . John Topliss track coach . The Villages

  12. leon johnson February 26, 2018 at 6:51 am Reply

    I would like to try out for basketball and table tennis ,I’m 68 years old ,is there a try out for those events?

    • Nick Gandy February 28, 2018 at 6:26 pm Reply

      Leon –

      Thanks for your inquiry about the Florida Senior Games. To compete in the 2018 Florida Senior Games Table Tennis event, you must qualify at a Florida Senior Games Series Qualifier event. You can find a statewide listing of those events at http://floridasports.wpengine.com/fsg-series-qualifiers/.

      If your basketball plans are for Basketball Shooting, that requires a qualifying performance as well. If you would like to play on a team and are in need of one, we have a team finder function on the site that should help you.

      I hope this answers your questions and please feel free to contact me again for further assistance at ngandy@flasports.com.

      Nick Gandy

  13. Chris February 28, 2018 at 1:14 pm Reply

    I would like the days we compete so we can get campsites before all the snowbirds make theirs.

  14. Michael J. Smith March 7, 2018 at 7:24 pm Reply

    Does Volleyball requires a Qualifier to attend the Florida Sr Games.
    I have a team from Ohio that was invited to come down Dec 1 & 2.

    • Nick Gandy March 16, 2018 at 7:07 pm Reply

      Michael –

      Thanks for your inquiry about the 2018 Florida Senior Games. Volleyball is an OPEN sport and a qualifying performance is not required. Since it’s an open sport, the entry fees are the same for in and Out of state teams,

      Keep checking the Florida Senior Games page at http://www.flasports.com for competition and registration information as it comes available in the summer of 2018. I hope this information helps and we look forward to seeing you in Clearwater in December.

      Nick Gandy
      Florida Sports Foundation

  15. Josefina Gonzalez March 12, 2018 at 3:45 am Reply

    I will like to compete next year in Clearwater; but i dont have transportation. Does provided transportation for those dont have a car?

    • Nick Gandy March 16, 2018 at 7:04 pm Reply

      Josephina –

      Thanks for your inquiry about the 2018 Florida Senior Games. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide transportation for athletes.

      We do have hold the majority of our events at City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department facilities. Maybe the city of Clearwater has a transportation program for seniors that may be able to assist you. In which sport are you competing? If you share that info with me, I may be able to contact the facility and find out if there are services available for you.

      I’ll do what I can to assist.

      Nick Gandy
      Florida Sports Foundation

  16. Ron March 15, 2018 at 5:32 pm Reply

    If you qualify for the FSG through a local qualifying event, in say two or three Track and Field Events. Are you able to register for additional track and field events at the FSG, or only those that you locally qualified in?

    • Nick Gandy March 16, 2018 at 6:52 pm Reply

      Ron –

      Thanks for your inquiry about Florida Senior Games Track and Field.

      Participants that qualify in one Track & Field event are eligible for all Track & Field events.

      I hope that answers your question. If you need further info, please let me know.

      Nick Gandy
      Florida Sports Foundation

  17. Nick Gandy March 16, 2018 at 7:10 pm Reply

    Maureen –

    Thanks for your inquiry about the 2018 Florida Senior Games.

    You can find a daily schedule of events at http://floridasports.wpengine.com/daily-schedules/.

    I hope this information helps and please feel free to contact me again for further assistance.

    Nick Gandy
    Florida Sports Foundation

  18. Rich May 22, 2018 at 4:38 pm Reply

    I have been trying to get more info on the senior games, when, where etc. I want to enter track & field event DISCUS and maybe shot put, please help

    • Nick Gandy May 23, 2018 at 3:36 pm Reply

      Rich –

      Thanks for your inquiry about the 2018 Florida Senior Games, to be held in Clearwater, December 1-9. Competition and registration information will be available in late July. If there’s a specific question about the discus and/or shot put competition you may have, please feel free to ask. If you are a Florida resident, a qualifying performance is required at one of the Florida Senior Games Series Qualifiers. If you have qualified at one of the 2018 Florida Senior Games spring events, you will receive information. If you have not, please give the list of fall series qualifiers a look at http://floridasports.wpengine.com/fsg-series-qualifiers/ to find an upcoming opportunity.

      I hope this information helps and we look forward to seeing you in December.

      Nick Gandy
      Florida Sports Foundation
      media@flasports.com

  19. Mary May 28, 2018 at 12:23 am Reply

    I am interested in participating in the 10K road race and noticed the rules state to provide proof of running a 10K event in 2018. Can I run in any 10K event of my choice or does It need to be run at a qualifying event?

    • Jason Hendrix May 30, 2018 at 5:40 pm Reply

      Hello Mary!

      Thanks for reaching out. One of our SSG/FSG event coordinators, OJ Hill, will be reaching out to you shortly via email to answer your questions.

      Best of luck at the upcoming games!

      -FSF-

      • Nick Gandy July 3, 2018 at 2:58 pm Reply

        Hi Mary –

        I looked into your inquiry about qualifying in the 10K Road Race for the National Senior Games. As of right now, we do not have a 10K Race scheduled. However, I did notice in the 2019 National Senior Games Rulebook, which can be found at http://nsga.com/images/pdf/2019-nsga-rulebook-5.2.18.pdf, it states, “Athletes qualified in either the 5K or 10K road race may compete in both events.”

        You may want to confirm that with the National Senior Games and I will be doing the same while preparing the 2018 Florida Senior Games competition and registration information.

        Nick Gandy
        Florida Sports Foundation

  20. Dee Robinson May 29, 2018 at 9:38 pm Reply

    I’m from SC and would like to participate in the State games. We don’t have a 10k race in SC and I understand I would be able to participate in the 5k and 10K. I also would like to participate in the track and field events if possible. What is the cost and when can you register for games?

  21. Donald Porz June 2, 2018 at 6:53 pm Reply

    I am interested in the Florida Senior Games in Clearwater, Dec 1-9. I live in Ohio, can I register just for the Senior Games or do I have to qualify?

    Donald

  22. Terry Daniels July 20, 2018 at 5:34 pm Reply

    Does bowling require qualifying or could I just go to Clearwater?

    • Media Access July 23, 2018 at 10:26 am Reply

      Hi Terry –

      Thanks for your inquiry about the 2018 Florida Senior Games bowling competition.

      Yes, bowling does require a qualifying performance for Florida residents at one of the Florida Senior Games Series Qualifiers. Those events begin in September and run through November statewide. To see a listing of upcoming Florida Senior Games Series Qualifiers, visit http://www.flasports.com/fsg-series-qualifiers/.

      I hope this information helps and please feel free to contact us again for further assistance. Registration and competition information for the 2018 Florida Senior Games will be posted soon. We look forward to seeing you in Clearwater in December.

      Nick Gandy

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