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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 | […]
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 […]
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 […]
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Sports Foundation congratulates the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2018 World Series Championship. The Red Sox were one of 15 teams that began their season in the Sunshine State in February when teams reported for Florida Spring Training. Since arriving in Fort Myers/Lee County as its Spring Training home, the […]
Article courtesy of Adam Boliek of the Orlando Apollos The day after the Super Bowl. One of the most depressing days of the year (unless of course your team just won the Big Game!). No more football for months. The draft in April, free agency, OTA’s, and of course preseason cannot come soon enough. What […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Sports Foundation, in association with its presenting sponsor, Humana, announced its 2017 Florida Senior Games Athletes of the Year on Thursday, naming Carol Teel and Mike Welter as its distinguished recipients of this year’s award. The 2017 Florida Senior Games Athletes of the Year are participants of their sport who […]