Just because you're an older Mainer, doesn't mean you don't like to play sports...competitively.

That's why there is the Maine Senior Games. The mission of the Maine Senior Games is to have athletic events and wellness opportunities to improve the health and fitness of people 45 and over. Just because you're older, the thrill of competing in an athletic event doesn't have to stop. Sign-up starts April 1, for the upcoming competitions. Click here.

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The Maine Senior Games are for adults 45 and older who want to compete in annual athletic and recreational events. Maine Senior Games is a great opportunity for older adults to have fun and stay fit.

Maine Senior Games needs volunteers!

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Maine Senior Games has the Maine Senior Games Ambassador program to help spread the word about this great opportunity. Trying to reach new audiences, and recruit new participants, volunteers, and sponsors. These ambassadors are current athletes who are passionate about the Maine Senior Games. They are always in need of volunteers! Click here to learn more about volunteering!

Registration for the Maine Games starts on April 1, 2025

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If this has piqued your interest, plan to register! Sign-up starts April 1, for the upcoming competitions. Click here.  Maine Senior Games offers many competitive sports to both men and women:

  • road races (1 mile, 5K)
  • archery
  • tennis
  • table tennis
  • pickleball
  • swimming
  • golf
  • golf scramble
  • ten-pin bowling/candlepin bowling
  • track and field
  • cycling
  • cornhole
  • buoy toss,
  • power walk (5K and 1 Mile)
  • racquetball (through the New Hampshire Senior Games)
  • basketball skills - 3 on 3 men’s and women’s basketball.

Maine Senior Games is broken down into age groups from 45-99+

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In different cities and towns throughout Maine, competitions take place. Right now there are around 600-800 athletes and volunteers that participate each year. Even years are qualifying for the National Senior Games and odd years are when the National Games take place.

Maine Senior Games is always looking for more athletes and volunteers! Get involved, stay active, and make new friends! Sign-up starts April 1, for the upcoming competitions. Click here.  Games (swimming is first) start in May! Let's go! Get all the information here.

 

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