General 2026 Information

Updated 2/6/2026
The official name is Quad Cities Summer Games (sponsored by the QC Senior Olympics).
Thanks to the generosity of those who donate, you still get unlimited events, a tee shirt, three medals, and a picnic meal for only $40.

Of Note in 2026

• We’ve expanded the swim meet. There’s so much going on that we’ve given swimming its own tab on the toolbar of the website homepage. Check it all out.
• New event, CRIBBAGE, added. This will be a low-formality event with no on-line registration. Those already registered can call to reserve a spot, those who only want to play cribbage can call to reserve their spot and pay $5 at the event to take place on May 22, 2026. All info under the “Schedule” tab.
• In 2025, the throwing pentathlon was our most popular single event. In 2026, we’ve given it an expanded time slot with no other Summer Games going on – Friday, May 29 at 11 am.
• You can enter the Fleet Feet 5k on May 25 and register through the Summer Games. You will get all the perks of the Summer Games (unlimited other events, a tee shirt, up to three medals and a picnic at the closing ceremonies), AND be entitled to a race tee shirt and post-race refreshments as well.

Donations

We are grateful to those able to donate. Donations help us keep costs down. The registration fee has been $40 for unlimited events for several years now.

In 2026, there are two opportunities to donate:

• Donate to the Summer Games as part of the on-line registration through “getmeregistered”.
• Donate to the two Quad Cities area YMCAs (Two Rivers YMCA on the Illinois side and YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley) from buttons on the homepage of the website.

Thank you.

See the “2026 Schedule” tab on the website qcsogo.org for a chronological listing and location of all 2026 events.

• The Summer Games will be conducted over a period of two weeks, May 16 – May 30, 2026.
• The Games consist of both sports and non-sports events.
• The minimum age is 40 years old for all events except the youth meet which is 14-and-under and the swim meet which will be 18-and-over.
• Bowling, golf, and billiards require additional venue fees.
• A $40 entry fee includes tee shirt, entry into opening/closing ceremonies and picnics and up to 3 earned medals. Earned medals beyond 3 may be purchased for $5 each.
• Medals will be awarded in 5-year increments in singles events. Medals in doubles events will be determined on an event-by-event basis. In many cases, only one gold, silver, and bronze will be awarded (because it is just too darned complicated to do it any other way).
• Both partners must be registered for doubles events. Medals for overall first, second, and third only (see 6, above).
• Where necessary/appropriate events will include multiple age groups.
• The 5k walk/run offered by Fleet Feet on May 25 is included as an event of the Summer Games if you register for it through the Summer Games.
• Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early for your event.

Guidance for Vendors

To those interested in supporting the QC Summer Games as vendors/sponsors, thank you. There are many ways to do this. The best approach would be to contact Rhonda Elsbury at rhondakelsbury@gmail.com or call Rhonda at 309-798-7369 for details.

Registration/Deadlines – all registration options explained

• Separate registration through the Summer Games from the registration tab of the homepage.
• Through the Two Rivers YMCA – register for either the Running Academy program (6 – 14) culminating in the meet or just for the meet (2-14):  https://www.tworiversymca.org/track

See the 2026 Swimming tab of the toolbar for swim meet registration details.
Paper registration from the “Registration” tab of the homepage may be used to substitute for any of the above, but this is not the preferred way.
On-line registration deadlines are May 14 for pickleball and May 24 for all other events. After May 1, tee shirts may not be available in all sizes.
Please register as early as possible. We will allow walk-up registration (except for swimming), but our timing company is asking for a few days to get the registration info and get organized.

Deadlines for Arts & Crafts, Literary Arts, and Performing Arts

• Arts and Crafts – entries must be dropped off at CASI on May 13, 2026, between noon and 6 pm.
• Literary arts – submit entries by email to qcsogo@gmail.com by May 13, 2026.
• Performing arts – performances will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (See “Rules” tab)

Tee Shirts

Must be registered by May 1 to be guaranteed a tee shirt. After May 1, all sizes may not be available.
We will deliver tee shirts to the pickleball tournament and to shuffleboard. Or, they can be picked up at the opening and closing ceremonies. Finally, we'll have them available for pickup at a central location after the games. CASI Davenport, unless this changes.

Medals