Welcome to Iowa Senior Games

The Iowa Senior Games is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age. Read More

COVID-19 Update:

The Iowa Sports Foundation has determined new dates for 6 of the 15 main weekend sports for the 2020 Iowa Senior Games. The 6 events will run between August 15-23, 2020.

The sports being rescheduled include Bowling, Disc Golf, Golf, Horseshoes, Pickleball - Outdoor, and Tennis. All other sports have been cancelled for 2020. All events are subject to change based on COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.

For a complete updated list of sports CLICK HERE.

Participant registration for the rescheduled sports is now open. Participants who have already registered for an event that has been rescheduled or cancelled will be contacted directly by an Iowa Senior Games staff member regarding their registration.

For continued updates regarding the Iowa Senior Games please follow us on Facebook. For any questions, please email info@iowaseniorgames.org.

NEW VIRTUAL EVENTS ADDED

Although the in-person swimming and track competitions have been cancelled, we are giving athletes a chance to compete virtually in these two sports. This is a unique opportunity which will allow these athletes to compete in the Iowa Senior Games. These events are non-qualifying for the 2021 National Senior Games.

CLICK HERE to learn more.

Iowa Senior Games

The 34th annual Iowa Senior Games main weekend will be held in West Des Moines June 3-7, 2020. Join nearly 1,000 athletes ages 50 & up from around Iowa and the nation to compete in 30 sports and nearly 100 events! CLICK HERE for more information.

Regional Competition

Regional Competitions

Regional competition opportunities are offered as an additional chance to compete and prepare for the Iowa Senior Games. Anyone age 50 & up is eligible to participate, and you do not have to be an Iowa resident. Our 2020 regional lineup includes the Winter Iowa Senior Games (Quad Cities), Eastern Iowa Senior Challenge (Cedar Rapids), and Western Iowa Senior Challenge (Council Bluffs) . Visit our Events page for more information.

National Senior Games

Qualifiers from the 2020 Iowa Senior Games should receive an email in November 2020 with registration instructions for the 2021 National Senior Games held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. CLICK HERE for more information on the National Senior Games Association.