General 2024 Information
See the “Schedule of Events” tab for a chronological listing and location of all 2024 events.
- The Senior Olympics will be conducted over a period of two weeks, May 18 – June 1, 2024.
- The Senior Olympics consist of both sports and non-sports events.
- The minimum age is 40 years old for all events except where stated otherwise.
- The registration fee of $40 admits entrants into unlimited events.
- Bowling, golf, and billiards require additional venue fees.
- The entry fee includes t-shirt, entry into opening/closing ceremonies and up to 3 earned medals. Earned medals beyond 3 may be purchased for $5 each.
- Medals will be awarded in 5-year increments.
- Both partners must be registered for doubles. Teams compete in the younger partner’s age group.
- Where necessary/appropriate events will include multiple age groups.
- Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your event.
- Every effort will be made to keep the “Schedule of Events” updated and current. Check there from time to time to learn of the latest changes.
All details for the 5k on 5/27/24 have yet to be finalized as of 3/15/24.
For those who want to participate in a longer running event as part of the Senior Olympics, consider the 3,000-meter run on the track on 6/1/24 at 8:00 am. Registration for this race will entitle you to unlimited entries into other events, t-shirt, medals, and entries into the opening and closing ceremonies.
Registration and deadlines
- Register under “Registration” tab as early as possible to ensure proper t-shirts are available.
- Deadlines for on-line registration to ensure t-shirt:
- Pickleball - register by Thursday, April 18, 2024.
- All other events – register by Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Deadlines for on-line registration (may not receive t-shirt):
- Pickleball – register by Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- Events other than track and field – register by Friday, May 24, 2024
- Track and field events – register by Thursday, May 30, 2024
- Late/walk-up registration for all events except swimming is permitted. Late registrants will need to sign a waiver and pay $40 by check or cash and may not receive t-shirt.
Rules for Arts & Crafts, Literary Arts, and Performing Arts
- Arts and Crafts – entries dropped off at CASI on May 1, 2024, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm (See “Rules” tab)
- Literary arts – submit entries by email to qcsogo@gmail.com by May 1, 2024 (See “Rules” tab)
- Performing arts – performances will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024 (See “Rules” tab)
Medals
Awarded on site at conclusion of each event or at Ken Anderson Center.
Volunteering
It takes lots of volunteers to put on an event such as these. See “Volunteer” tab to register. Those already participating in event(s) may consider volunteering for other events. Volunteers will need to also sign a waiver.
Headquarters / Check in for events at Augustana on June 1, 2024
Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Ken Anderson Center, 3600 5th Ave., Rock Island, IL
Kickoff / Opening Ceremonies
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 5:00 pm at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA
- Awards presented for Arts & Crafts and Literary Arts
- T-shirts available for pick-up for participants and volunteers
- Event managers pick up packets
- CASI band will perform and light refreshments will be served
Closing Ceremonies
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 4:30 pm at Ken Anderson Center Patio – closing ceremonies and picnic
Free to participants and volunteers