All posts by: Askia Jones

Florida Senior Games Table Tennis Welcomes Well-Traveled Paralympic Athlete on Day 3

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Photo Gallery Results CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Paralympic Athlete who has competed in Table Tennis competitions all over the world in destinations such as London, Venezuela, Slovenia and Brazil, only had to drive 40 miles to compete in the 2018 Florida Senior Games, Presented by Humana. Tara Profitt, of Apollo Beach, competed in the 1984 […]

First Weekend of 2018 Florida Senior Games concludes with epic finish in Swimming Pool and Perfect Game in Bowling

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Photo Gallery Results CLEARWATER, Fla. — Over the first weekend of competition in the 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, over 800 athletes competed in eight sports in various locations in Clearwater and Pinellas County.  Over nine days of competition, the 27th annual Olympic-style Sports Festival for athletes age 50 and over will see […]

Six Sports Kick off Opening Day of the 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana

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Photo Gallery Results CLEARWATER, Fla. — First-time Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, athlete, Ginger Barbacovey, from Cantonment, had a big day at Seminole Lanes winning a Women’s Doubles Gold Medal with partner Theda Hicks, of Pace, and a had a fourth place Mixed Doubles finish with partner Lawrence Draeger. In the Women’s Doubles 60-64 […]

Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, features 2,500+ athletes age 50 and over in action from December 1-9 in Clearwater

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EVENT: 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, is an Olympic-style competition for athletes age 50 and over.  In its 27th year, the Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, is a program of the Florida Sports Foundation that serves as the state’s lead organization in promoting and developing Florida’s sports industry and tourism opportunities. COMPETITION […]

Athlete Fitness Assessments at the Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana

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The 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, in Clearwater, December 1-9, 2018 is proud to announce opportunities for registered athletes to participate in the Senior Athlete Fitness Exam (re. SAFE) at multiple Clearwater locations. The SAFE measures athlete health and fitness by assessing cardiovascular risk, strength, flexibility, and balance.  After completing the assessment, athletes […]

Veterans Day Special: Florida Senior Games athlete honed basketball skills during career in U.S. Air Force

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These days in basketball gyms around the country, Harry Carothers steps behind an arched line 19 feet and 9 inches away from a goal and launches a three-point satellite toward the basket.  More times than not, he’s successful. His days of launching three-point satellites began long before he began competing in Florida Senior Games basketball […]

Tallahassee’s Thornton father and sons enjoy a game for life at the Florida Senior Games

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A term used in describing a handful of Florida Senior Games sports is, “It’s a game for life.”  Translated, there’s not many chances an athlete in that sport will sustain career-ending injuries. The Florida Senior Games offers sports where athletes rely on the elements of focus, accuracy, and strategy and not a lot of physical […]

18 FSF Granted Events in November bring nearly 42,763 Visitors and $44.9 Million Economic Impact to Florida

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During the month of November, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 18 events, projected to bring approximately 42,763 visitors and $44.9 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. ITF Young Seniors World Team & Individual Championships Dates: October 20-November 2, 2018 | […]

The Numbers of the Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana

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Now in the fourth year of competition in Clearwater and Pinellas County venues, the 27th Annual Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, will be utilizing some of the finest facilities offered by the Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department and other Pinellas County communities. The Florida Sports Foundation, in conjunction with Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, presents the […]

MLB, MLBPA & USA Baseball Announce the “Hank Aaron Invitational” in Vero Beach

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Courtesy of MLB LOS ANGELES – Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), USA Baseball and the Atlanta Braves today announced the re-branded Hank Aaron Invitational, which will add new elements to the event formerly known as the “Elite Development Invitational.” The announcement was held this evening in a special press […]