Registration underway for Senior Games; place for age 50 and above

The 2024 Rutherford County Senior Games are kicking off at the Senior Center with Early Bird registration through Friday, March 8. Registration continues through March 15 at 4 p.m.

The Senior Games program keeps the body, mind and spirit fit while enjoying the company of friends, family, spectators and volunteers, says Senior Games director Barbara Hill.

Senior Center Director Tammy Aldridge said, "Senior Games are fun, but it also promotes health and wellness activities through athletic events for any adult age 50 and older."

"Senior Games encourage seniors to stay alive, renew old skills, learn new skills and exercise a positive outlook on life," she said.

There are three divisions to the games -- SilverArts which includes heritage, literary and visual arts and the Performing Arts Show where seniors showcase talents in song, dance, etc.

The athletic competition wraps up the local games each year as seniors go for the gold in bowling, golf, mini-golf, swimming, horseshoes, bocce, billiards, shuffleboard, table tennis, corn hole, pickle ball and other athletic events.

All winners in the Rutherford County Senior Games qualify for the 2024 State Finals in Raleigh.

On Friday morning, March 8, the Senior Games Ambassadors and past participants will speak at 10:45 am on what the Senior Games means to them. A question and answer panel will follow.

Practices for sporting events will continue Friday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 27.

Other 2024 Senior Games dates:

SilverArts on display: March 26-27;

Performing Arts Show: April 5, 1 pm

Opening Ceremony & Torch Lighting: April 8 at 9 am

Athletic events: April 8-19

Closing ceremony and athletic awards: May 3 at 3pm

For more information, or to pick up a registration packet and the schedule of practices, go by the Senior Center on Callahan Koon Road in Spindale or call 828- 287-6413. First time participants: $10, early bird: $12, all others: $14.