Tulsa is excited and ready to host athletes of the Oklahoma Senior Games. And when you’re done competing, there’s plenty to do and explore. In the Capital of Route 66, the Best City Park in the U.S., James Beard award restaurants, and world-class cultural attractions await.
Tulsa is excited and ready to host athletes of the 2026 Oklahoma Seniior Games And when you ’ re done competing, there’s plenty to do and exppllore. In the Caapital of Route 66, the Best City Park in the U.S., James Beard award restaurants, and world-class cultural attractions await
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Welcome to the Games!
KATHLEEN FITZGERALD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Greetings Athletes, Sponsors, and Friends of Athletes,
2026 is a very special year for Oklahoma athletes. Oklahoma is the host state for the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana, June 30-July11, 2027. Because of this Oklahoma resident athletes who compete in the 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games qualify for national competition in a special way. Please read Nationals qulification requirements on page 65.
This is going to be an amazing year. OSG will host more than twenty (20) Fitness Challenge locations. The increase in the number and locations of sites will make testing more accessible to athletes interested in assessing their current physical fitness level.
OSG has developed a program to assist athletes who want to learn a new sport. It replaces TSET funding. OSG is looking for athletes who want to sponsor practice sessions for other athletes. Athletes will receive an email introducing this innovative new program. Information about it will also be on the OSG website. You do not have to be an OSG athlete to donate.
We are very much enjoying the interaction we are experiencing with the NSGA staff. Because they move from one geographic area to the next every two years, it is helpful for them to have input from state residents about the best sports facilities and the best places to host social events during the games. Selected Okie athletes and the OSG staff have made many suggestions that will help the national staff determine the best location for each event in the Tulsa area. The national games’ presence at potential facilities and their interaction with local commissions, agencies, and people are introducing more people to the senior games movement. This will boost participation in the Oklahoma Senior Games.
Enjoy this commemorative program. It announces the sites, dates, and times for all of the Oklahoma Senior Games sporting events. It also features many of our outstanding athletes and their accomplishments—not all of which are in the field of sports, as you will read.
Cheers,
Kathleen Fitzgerald Executive Director Oklahoma Senior Games
OKLAHOMA IS CHEROKEE STRONG
Cherokee Nation is proud to support Oklahoma communities through education and schools, health care, law enforcement and infrastructure. Oklahoma is our home, and we are honored to be part of its success.
PRINCIPAL CHIEF CHUCK HOSKIN JR.
DEPUTY CHIEF BRYAN WARNER
2026 OKLAHOMA SENIOR GAMES BOARD OF
Although she is not yet eligible for the Senior Games, she already knows what she will do when the time comes. “Track will be number one,” she said. “Then basketball.” For now, she channels that competitive energy into coaching and organizing. She recruits players, builds teams, and encourages members to see themselves as athletes again. “I tell them, ‘Let’s go see what you can do,’” she said.
The center hosts recruitment events, sets up informational tables, and shares stories from past participants. Word of mouth plays a major role, as does the sense of belonging. “It’s therapy,” Porter said. “Physical, mental, social, even spiritual.” There is no pressure to win. Medals are celebrated, but
participation is the goal. “If you win, that’s great,” she said. “If you don’t, that’s okay too. Just give it a try.”
The 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games will serve as a qualifying year for the 2027 National Senior Games, to be held in Tulsa. For the Bumble Bees, this means an opportunity to send more athletes to the national stage than ever before.
In 2024, four participants traveled to nationals in Iowa. One brought home a bronze medal in swimming. This time, they expect much more. With Tulsa just a short drive away, the goal feels within reach. “We’re telling everyone,” Porter said. “You can qualify. You can go.”
1. The “900” American round will be used for all competition.
2. There are five styles
a. Recurve - with sights
b. Barebow Recurve - no sights
c. Compound Fingers - no sights
d. Barebow Compound - no sights
e. Compound Release - (free style)
3. 90 arrows will be shot as follows:
a. 30 arrows from 60 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows)
b. 30 arrows from 50 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows)
c. 30 arrows from 40 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows).
4. Ends will be shot in 1 set of 6 arrows, with five minutes allowed for each end to be shot.
5. Three or four archers will be grouped per target shooting in two lines (A & B). Archers will rotate with their target mates after each end (A-B, B-A, etc.)
STATE DIRECTOR
SID READ
bssadie1001s@gmail.com
405-570-8024
BADMINTON 2026 Ages 40+
Saturday, September 12
Entry Deadline, August 29
Sterling Badminton 600 NW 125th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73114
EVENTS
Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Check in: 8:00 am Singles begin: 9:00 am Doubles and Mixed Doubles to follow
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. An event is considered Singles, Doubles or Mixed Doubles.
2. For this event, we encourage players who are ages 40 to 49 as of December 31, 2026, to participate.
3. Athletes must provide their own racquets.
4. Doubles partners must be of the same gender. Mixed doubles will be one male and one female player.
5. The age division of competition for Doubles and Mixed Doubles will be determined by the age of the younger of the two partners as of December 31, 2026.
FORMAT
1. Tournament format will be round robin, with as many players as possible advancing to a single elimination tournament.
2. Awards will be presented for 1st through 3rd for each event within each age division.
3. Tournament Director reserves the right to change the format based on entry numbers, space restriction or other circumstances.
STATE DIRECTOR
IVY CHANG
ivychang789@gmail.com 682-862-7062
OKLAHOMA SENIOR GAMES
CELEBRATION OF ATHLETES
Saturday, November 7 10 am to 3 pm
Cleveland county event center 615 E. Robinson Street. Norman, Oklahoma
$10 per person and $10 per guest
Classic Cars on Display (Weather Permitting)
Line Dancing | Cornhole | Shuffleboard
Food | Style Show | Card Bingo with Prizes!
You can even watch OU & OSU Football Games
If the games are televised during our Celebration!
BALLROOM DANCE 2026
Saturday, November 14
Entry Deadline: October 31
University of Central Oklahoma Grand Ballroom 100 N University Edmond, Oklahoma
Floor open for practice: 9:00 am
Events Begin: 10:00 am
Age Groups: 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Single Dance Divisions:
Ladies and Gentlemen and AM/AM Cost per Dance $25
American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard Open and/or Closed Levels: Newcomer, Preliminary Bronze, Intermediate Bronze, Full Bronze, Preliminary Silver, Intermediate Silver, Full Silver, Preliminary Gold
Open Dance Divisions: Ladies and Gentlemen Cost per Dance $25
American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard Levels: Open Bronze, Open Silver, Open Gold
Multi Dance Challenges:
Ladies and Gentlemen Combined (medals are awarded) Cost per dance $50 American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard
Levels: Closed OSG, Closed Newcomer, Closed Bronze, Closed Silver, Open
Solo Showcase Routine — Cost per routine $100
Download the application form at OKSeniorGames. com under Events, Ballroom Dance Registration for this event has TWO PARTS: The downloaded paper registration with dance selections is emailed to Gina Bramlett at dancdiva@cox.net
AND go to OKSeniorGames.com, then click on Registration. This is where the contact information and registration fees are collected. Judging criteria can be downloaded from
BLACK AND WHITE BALL: Saturday evening, University of Central Oklahoma Grand Ballroom, November 14, 2026, 7:30-10:00 pm. Cash Bar. $20 per person.
Come dance the night away to your favorite tunes from the Big Band era and to the current Latin
THANK
BASKETBALL SHOOTING 2026 Ages 40+
Friday, August 28
Entry deadline: August 14
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The Pioneer Event Center, 900 N 7th St. Weatherford, OK
(see OSG website for directions)
EVENTS
Registration Check In: 4:00 pm
Warm up: 4:20 pm
Event Begins: 5:00 pm
1. Basketball Shooting is FREE for all players
Registered on a 3 vs 3 basketball team.
2. Participants do not have to compete in the 3 vs.3 competition to participate in the shooting competition. Athletes may register as individuals.
3. All events are finals. All competitors in one age group will compete at the same time in the same event.
4. Athletes will shoot 20 free throws for the free throw competition.
5. Athletes will throw 15 three-point shots; 3 from each of 5 locations.
6. Hot Shot competition involved shooting from six ”hotspots” marked on one end of the basketball court testing each athlete’s speed, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding ability.
7. The tournament director reserves the right to change the format for any age division based upon entry numbers or other circumstances.
DIRECTOR
ROD BYNUM
405-549-8697
rodnbynum@OKSeniorGames.com
3 vs 3 BASKETBALL 2026 Ages 40+
Saturday, August 29
Entry deadline: August 14
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The Pioneer Cellular Event Center
900 N 7th Street
Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
(see map on the OSG website)
EVENT
Check in: 8:00 am
3 vs.3 Half Court Games: 9:00 am
TEAM FEE
$200 until two weeks prior to the event. This allows for ALL team players to participate in the Basketball Shooting competition FREE on Friday.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Teams must be of all one gender. There are separate tournaments for each gender.
2. Team rosters shall be limited to 10 athletes.
3. Age divisions for all team competitions will be determined by the age of the youngest team member.
4. Tournament format will be pool play
All pool play ties will be broken using the following procedure:
1. Head-to-head competition
2. Point differential against teams in the tie, allowing a 21-point max
3. Point differential against all opponents
4. Least points allowed
5. The tie will remain a tie, and both teams will be awarded the same medal.
EVENT DIRECTOR
KATHLEEN FITZGERALD
Kathleen.fitzgerald@OKSeniorGames.com
727-776-1877 or call the OSG office: 405-821-1500
BILLIARDS
- 8 BALL 2026
Saturday, September 12
Entry Deadline: August 29
Magoo’s Sport Bar and Billiards
5002 S Memorial Drive Tulsa, OK 74145
Check In: 8:30 am NO late entries
Event Start: 9:00 am Continental breakfast and lunch provided
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Athletes may compete in singles and/or Scotch doubles.
2. Play will be in ten-year age brackets: 50-59, 60-69 Etc. Medals will be awarded based upon 5-year Age groups 50-54, 5559, 60-64 etc.
3. The age division of competition for doubles is determined by the age of the younger of the two partners as of December 31, 2026.
FORMAT
1. The tournament format will be double elimination.
2. A match consists of the best 2 of 3 games.
3. OSG reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based upon entry numbers, space restrictions, and other circumstances.
4. A time limit may be imposed during the competition if necessary. 15 minutes for pool play and 25 minutes for bracket and medal games. If a time limit is imposed, the player with the most balls pocketed at the end of the time limit shall be declared the winner.
5. Awards will be presented for 1st through 3rd place for each event within each gender and age division 50-54,55-59, 60-64, etc.
DIRECTOR
SANDY CHAMBERLAIN
918-882-7959
sandychamberlain@gmail.com
JUST TOOK A 15-YEAR BREAK
For most athletes, stepping away from competition for 15 years would mark the end of a career. For Francois Boda, it was just an intermission. Now approaching 62, the Midwest City resident is once again competing at the highest levels of track and field, chasing world championships and training with a discipline that would humble athletes half his age. Yet his current success is only part of the story. What makes Boda’s journey remarkable and deeply inspiring to other seniors is what happened in between.
Boda didn’t even start running until age 20. Growing up in Mauritius, he played soccer before a coach recognized his speed and encouraged him to try track. The switch paid off quickly. He went on to compete internationally and even served as captain of his national team.
Then he walked away. “I got married, started a business career, and I was working long hours,” Boda said. “So I stopped for 15 years.” Fifteen years away from the sport he once excelled in. Fifteen years of building a career in business. Fifteen years where many athletes would have quietly let that chapter close.
But Boda never saw it that way. At 42, after retiring from business to pursue teaching, he made a promise to his high school soccer team: if they won a state championship, he would return to running. They won. And just like that, Boda was back. Only this time, things were very different. “When I started again, I was terrible,” he said with a laugh. “It took me two years of very hard… humiliation.” It would have been easy to quit. Logical, even. Instead, Boda leaned into something deeper. “If I start something, I’m going to do it 100%,” he said. “I’m not going to go back on my word.” That mindset carried him through the grind of rebuilding. Slowly, his body responded. His speed returned. Eventually, he climbed back to the highest levels of competition, including regional, national, and international.
Today, Boda is a decorated athlete with dozens of national titles and multiple world championship medals. He trains up to 10 times a week, often twice a day. He has also learned to adapt. “I’m letting my body tell me what to do,” he said. “As you get older, you cannot do things the same way you always did.”
That includes managing injuries. Boda still deals with lingering physical issues and has had to give up other sports he loves, such as soccer and tennis, to prevent setbacks. Rather than viewing those limitations as barriers, he treats them as part of the process. The goal remains the same: to be the best he can be. That relentless standard drives him. “For me, it’s about wanting to compete at the highest level,” Boda said. “That makes me prepare extremely hard. I want to know that when I step on the track, I’ve done my homework.”
But while Boda competes at an elite level, his message to other seniors is surprisingly simple and encouraging. Start slow. “Don’t go on the track and try to run as hard as you can right away,” he said. “Start walking. Then walk faster. Then jog.” It’s the same approach he used in his comeback. Over months and eventually years, he let his body and mind adapt together. Rushing the process, he warns, is the fastest way to get injured or discouraged. He now shares openly the advice to be patient when starting training.
At events like the Oklahoma Senior Games, Boda often finds himself surrounded by first-time competitors seeking guidance. “I never turn down anyone who asks for advice,” he said. “I know how hard it is when you start.” That may be where his impact is felt most, not just in medals or records but in the moments of encouragement that help others take their first step. For Boda, the Oklahoma Senior Games are about more than competition. “It’s about meeting my friends,” he said. “It’s about encouraging people. Sometimes they look at me and say, ‘I want to do what you’re doing.’”
At 62, Boda still weighs the same as he did in his 20s. More importantly, he still feels capable of anything. “There’s no reason to say your youth is gone,” he said. “We have a body that can dictate how we want to feel.”
That belief, earned through setbacks, discipline, and a 15-year detour, is what makes his story resonate. Boda didn’t just come back to running. He proved it’s never too late to start again.
BOWLING and NON-AMBULATORY BOWLING 2026
Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16
Entry Deadline: August 1
AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74145
Non-ambulatory means the participant is in a wheelchair and NOT able to walk.
The fee to participate in each event above is $2.50
Saturday: 8:15 am - 9:30 am Singles check-in and lane assignment
Saturday, 9:45 am Singles begin
Saturday 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Doubles check-in and lane assignment
Saturday 3:00 pm Doubles begin
Sunday 8:30 am - 9:30 am Mixed Doubles check-in and lane assignment
Sunday 9:45 am Mixed Doubles begin
Sunday 2:00-2:45 pm Team check-In and lane assignment
Sunday 3:00 pm Team Event begins
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Bowlers will compete in 5 year age divisions beginning with 50-54, then 55-59 and so on with the bowler’s age as of December 31, 2026 determining the age division in which they are competing.
If Doubles and Team bowlers are of different ages, the age division will be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, 2026.
2. Bowlers may compete with only one partner per event except for team bowling.
3. Doubles partners must be of the same gender. Mixed doubles will be one male and one female bowler.
4. Doubles teams made up of one in-state and one out-of-state bowler will be designated an In-state team This year ONLY.
5. Bowlers that compete in singles, doubles, and/or mixed doubles will be eligible to compete in team or mixed team bowling. Bowlers cannot compete in team or mixed team bowling except in this manner.
6. Bowlers may only compete on one fourperson team. Any combination of gender is considered a mixed team.
7. Team bowling will have three divisions: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed.
FORMAT
1. The tournament Event Director will assign bowling times and lanes.
2. Bowlers will bowl three games for each event. Winners will be determined by the total score of the three games.
The tournament uses bowler’s scratch scores to determine champions.
3. See OKSeniorGames.; Events; Bowling for special rules for non-ambulatory bowling,
DIRECTOR
JIM UMBENHOWER USBCSilverCoach@yahoo.com 918-200-5200
CORNHOLE and NON-AMBULATORY CORNHOLE 2026
Saturday, October 3
Entry Deadline: September 19
Central Park Community Center (Gym 1)
1500 S Main Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Distance for Boards
Check In: 9:30 am - NO Last-minute entries Continental breakfast and Lunch provided Event begins: 10:00 am Singles first, followed by Doubles, then Mixed Doubles
EVENTS
Start 9:00 am: All Singles, award medals; then All Doubles, award medals; then Mixed Doubles award medals
FORMAT
• The tournament format will be Double Elimination for each bracket.
• Brackets will be based on ages (as of Dec 31, 2026): 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+. If you have a specific Doubles partner in mind, you must have their email address and year of birth when you register in order to identify/invite them to be your Doubles or Mixed Doubles partner.
• Medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze)will be awarded by 5-year Age Divisions: 50-54, 55-59, etc.
• Athletes may use their own regulation approved bags. Bags will also be provided.
• Age 50-69 27 feet, front edge to front edge
• Age 70-79 25 feet, front edge to front edge
• Age 80+ or Non-Ambulatory 23 feet, front edge to front edge
• Length of Game is 21 points with cancellation scoring. The first to reach or exceed this score, after a round is completed, wins the game.
• For Doubles teams, the Age Division for bracket competition will be based on the age of the younger player. OSG medals will be based on the age division of each player or team.
RULES
• This event will follow ACL Rules and Regulations, unless noted otherwise.
• Cornhole bags must meet ACL regulation specs: 6” square, weighing one pound.
EVENT DIRECTOR
LESLIE MULLINS
leslie.mullins@sbcglobal.net 918-313-2954
CYCLING and PARALYMPIC CYCLING 2026
Ages 40+
Saturday, October 10
Entry Deadline: September 26
5K and 10K Time Trials AND 20K or 40K Road Race
Patriot Club
500 Upton Road Fort Sill, OK 73503
580-442-6595
Make sure you follow the directions provided and plan for the event ahead of time. This is the link to receive a visitor’s pass. You can apply for the visitor’s pass no more than 10 days prior to the event.
pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection
Access to Fort Sill is restricted. Please NO OUTSIDE FOOD at the Patriot Club
EVENTS
5K Time Trials all Divisions
10K Time Trial all Divisions
20K Road Race all Divisions OR 40K Road Race all Divisions
Link to Cycling Maps: ridewithgps.com/collections/50888?privacy_ code=x62YXdwrHdfcOdQh
9:00 am 20K Cycling Road Race OR 9:00 am 40K Cycling Road Race
12:00 pm 5 K Cycling Time Trial
10K Time Trial to follow one half hour after the last 5K cyclist crosses the finish line
Check In: 8:00 am for 20K and 40K Road Race 11:00 am for both the 5K and 10K Time Trials.
FORMAT
1. The 40K and the 20K Road Races will start at the same time. Cyclists must choose one race or the other.
2. The starting order for all races will be from youngest to oldest starting with males followed by females. Some recumbents will be at the head of the line, and others may be at the rear. Event Judge Referee: Myron McCasland
STATE DIRECTOR
DARRIN HALL
Darrin.hall@terrysbikes.com 580-678-0249
FITNESS CHALLENGE 2026
Many Sites; Many Dates June through October
See OKSeniorGames.com for complete event details. Each person will perform all tests and receive their earned medal: gold, silver, or bronze, based upon their score. Participants work toward competitive or novice standards not against each other. The list of test sites and dates is listed on the OSG website under Events, Fitness.
This is the list of tests: Goblet Squat, Push-Ups, Forearm Plank, One Leg Balance,Grip Strength Test 5-10-5 Shuttle Run, YMCA 3 Minute Step Test, Flexibility Tests, Functional Reach Test Step up and Lower Test
Mitch Park YMCA 2901 Marilyn Williams Drive Edmond, Ok 73003
June 26, 2026
11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Healthy Living & Fitness OKC 11501 N Rockwell Ave OKC, 73162
July 10, 2026
2:00-4:00 PM
Stillwater YMCA
204 Duck Street
Stillwater, Ok 74074
July 24, 2026 2:00-4:00 PM
Great Plains YMCA 1400 N Airport Rd Weatherford, OK 73096
July 31, 2026 2:00-5:00 PM
Healthy Living Norman 602 N Findlay Ave Norman, Ok 73069
August 1, 2026 10 AM-12 PM
Mercy Fitness Center 2017 W I-35 Frontage Rd Edmond, Ok 73013
August 28, 2026 11:00 AM
Anne and Henry Zarrow YMCA 909 W23rd Street Tulsa, Ok 74107
September 5, 2026 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Simmons Center Recreation 1330 Chisholm Trail Parkway Duncan, Ok 73533
October 24, 2026
Check-in: 9 am
Begins: 9:30 am
Kaizen Performance 185 Armstrong Court Norman, Ok 73071 Scan
BUILDS COMMUNITY THROUGH SENIOR SPORTS
For much of her early life, Angela Swift didn’t have the chance to fully explore athletics. Growing up in rural Oklahoma, opportunities for girls in sports were limited and inconsistent. Some years, there were teams. Some years there weren’t. Organized leagues were rare. Access depended on where you lived, and sometimes, simply on timing. “I only got to play basketball from fourth to eighth grade,” Swift said. “After that, the school I went to didn’t have sports for girls.”
Still, she found ways to stay active whenever she could, playing intramurals at Oklahoma State University in college and later joining softball teams in her 20s. But for decades, sports were more of a background presence than a central part of her life.
That changed after retirement. Swift spent her professional career as a certified public accountant, eventually becoming an executive in the oil and gas industry. It was a demanding career—one that kept her behind a desk for long hours. Not long after, she found her way to the Oklahoma Senior Games, subbing in for a Texas basketball team without knowing a single teammate. “I didn’t know to be scared. I was just excited for the opportunity.” That first game was eye-opening. “The intensity, the strength of the other women. It was startling,” she said. “But it was also exhilarating.”
What began as a one-time experience quickly grew into something much bigger. Today, Swift is deeply involved in multiple sports through the Oklahoma Senior Games, with basketball at its center. She competes in three-on-three tournaments across Oklahoma and neighboring states, while also running track events like the 50- and 100-meter sprints. And last year, she did something she hadn’t done in more than five decades. “I high jumped for the first time in 52 years,” she said. It wasn’t about medals. It wasn’t about winning. “I just wanted to see if I could still do it.” She cleared the bar. And then headed off to run her sprint events. Mission accomplished.
Swift has competed in tournaments across the region, including Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and Mississippi, as well as in national competitions in places like Pittsburgh and Des Moines. Along the way, she’s faced challenges, from the physical demands of multi-day tournaments to managing exercise-induced asthma. But the biggest adjustment wasn’t physical. It was mental. “You think you’re in shape,” she said. “Then you get out there and realize you’ve got three more games to play today.” Still, she keeps coming back.
If there’s one thing Swift is most proud of, it isn’t a medal or a personal best. It’s what she’s helped build. When she first got involved, Tulsa had only a single senior women’s basketball presence: a group of players nearing their 80s. Now, that community has grown into multiple teams across age groups, from players in their 40s to those in their 80s, all practicing, competing, and supporting one another. “I don’t take credit for it,” she said. “But I feel like I helped get it started.”
That growth represents something larger than sport. It’s about creating space for women who didn’t always have one. At 70, Swift is still sprinting, competing, and traveling to tournaments. But perhaps her most important audience isn’t on the court. It’s her grandchildren. “I want them to see that their grandma can be active and healthy at this age,” she said. “To have a positive outlook on what life looks like later on.”
For Swift, the Oklahoma Senior Games are more than a return to athletics. They’re a second chance, one she’s using not only for herself but also to inspire others. From a childhood of limited opportunities to a retirement filled with competition, connection, and purpose, she’s proof that sometimes the best chapters come later. And sometimes they start with simply stepping back onto the court.
DISC GOLF 2026 Ages 40+
Sunday, October 4
Entry Deadline: September 20
Chandler Park Disc Golf Course
6500 W 21st Street Tulsa, OK 74107
Check In: 8:00 am
Player’s meeting: 8;30 am
Tee: 9:00 am
FORMAT
1. This is the unsanctioned Oklahoma Senior Games Disc Golf Championships
2. Medal play
3. Two levels of play: Intermediate and advanced
4. Medals awarded in 5-year skill, age, and gender groups: men and women 50-54, 55-59, etc.
5. 18 holes- 1-day tournament, shotgun start
6. All players receive an Oklahoma Senior Games shirt
SPORT RULES
1. PDGA rules and regulations will be followed. See PDGA.com.
2. Local rules apply.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Discs used in play must be approved by the PDGA and meet all the conditions set for in the PDGA Technical Standards.
2. A player may not use any device that directly assists in making a throw.
3. Devices that reduce or control abrasion to the skin (such as gloves, tape, bandages, or gauze) items applied to the skin to improve grip (such as talc, chalk, dust, or dirt) and medical items (such as knee or ankle braces) are allowed.
EVENT DIRECTOR
MIKE BARR mikebarr@gmail.com
DRAGON BOAT RACE 2026
Friday, October 2
Entry deadline: September 18 (for race only)
Wise Dragon Boat Race
Is part of the OGE Night Sprints at the Oklahoma Regatta Festival
RIVERSPORT
800 RIVERSPORT Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Check In: 3:00 pm
Races Begin: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
1. All women crews, All men crews or Mixed crews
2. Ages 50+. Age of boat for competition determined by the youngest member of the crew.
3. Crew consists of 11 members (10 paddlers, a drummer and a steer person) Plus up to 4 substitutes.
RIVERSPORT provides the coach/steersperson.
4. Cost: $700 per boat plus OSG registration fee if certified by Riversport.
5. For complete information about the weekend races, go to: riversportokc.org/event/oklahomaregatta-festival/
SPORT RULES
1. 200 Meter competition course.
2. The starting line is on the Oklahoma River in front of the UCO boathouse; the finish line tower marks the finish line.
3. 10 paddlers and one drummer are required to be in each boat.
4. Boats must make every effort to stay in their assigned lane.
5. Teams will be seeded and assigned a qualifying heat based on results from the end-of-season trials.
6. The three teams with the fastest times from the heats will race in the finals.
7. Teams need permission to race if they are not in the summer league.
EVENT MANAGER
RAEGAN COFFEY
rtdampeer@riversportokc.org 405.552.4040 Ext 1407
Alzheimer’s
Obsessive
Pediatric
PRESENTED BY
GOLF INDIVIDUAL 2026
Tuesday, September 1
Entry Deadline: August 18
Lake Hefner North
4491 S Lake Hefner Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
405-424-1241
EVENT
18 Hole Stroke Play. Medals for first, second, and third place gross and net.
A player may only win either in gross or net, not both.
Golf Fee—$50 Includes Green Fee, Cart and Lunch
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Golfers must provide their own equipment.
2. Golf cart use is mandatory.
3. Foursome assignments will be made by the event director, based on age and handicap
4. These are the tees the following gender and age groups will use
a. Men 50-54 Blue tees
b. Men 55-64 White tees
c. Men 65-74 Silver tees
d. Men 75+ Red tees
e. Women Red tees
5. Each participant may play a practice round at any time before the competition. The cost of the practice round is the responsibility of the participant.
SPORT RULES
1. The Tournament will be 18 holes medal play.
2. USGA rules will govern play, and local rules will be in effect.
3. Ball will be played where it lies, and putts will be holed out. Triple bogey is the highest score allowed on any hole. If you reach a triple bogey, write it as your score and go on to the next hole.
4. Caddies are not permitted as participants must ride in a cart
5. Spectators are permitted but must remain 25 feet away from tees, fairways & greens.
6. Range finders are permitted but must not be in the slope mode.
STATE DIRECTOR
LEEANN FAIRLIE
LeeAnn@OKSeniorGames.com 405-401-5789
GOLF
SCRAMBLE 2026
Tuesday, September 8
Entry Deadline:August 25
Lake Hefner Golf Club
Lake Hefner South Course 4491 S Lake Hefner Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73116
EVENT
Tee Times: 8:30 am to 10:30 am Golf Fee: $50 Includes lunch, green fee, and cart
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Athletes may only compete on one four-person team.
2. All teams must have four players ALL men, ALL Women or ANY MIX
3. It is the captain’s responsibility to declare the team’s residency.
4. Teams will play 18 holes.
5. This is a typical scramble where everyone tees off then one ball site is selected as best and all players Play from that site.. This is continued until the ball is holed out.
There are no limits to how many shots one player may contribute and there are no requirements to play a minimum number of one player’s shots.
6. The team with the lowest score for the 18 holes will be the winner.
7. The age division of the team is determined by the age of the youngest member as of December 31, 2026.
STATE DIRECTOR
REGINA STEWART
regina.stewart@okseniorgames.com 405-802-4491
Individual Line Dance 2026
Saturday, October 24
Entry Deadline: October 10
India Shrine Center
3601 NW 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Practice: 9:00 am
Individual Events begin: 10:00 am Team Events follow the individual line dance events
Individual Line Dance
Go to: ucwdc.org/line-dance/ Select Newcomer, Novice, or Intermediate; then select your dance(s).
Do NOT select Honkey Tonk or Starter Select the dance you want to dance Then, from the home page, click on competitions.
Line Dance Competition
Classic Line Dance
Classic Steps and Step Sheets (in box)
• The first file is ONLY the music
• The second file is the step sheet
• The third file is the Walk Through of the dance
• The fourth file is the dance to the music
If you compete in all 3 dances at the Newcomer level, you can compete in up to three dances at the Novice level. If you compete in all 4 dances at the Novice Level, you may compete in 4 dances at the Intermediate Level.
Judging criteria are posted at the Oklahoma Senior Games website: OKSeniorGames.com
DIRECTOR
BETH EMERSON
OKCBeth@aol.com 405-535-3073
TEAM LINE DANCE 2026
Saturday, October 24
Entry Deadline: October 10
India Shrine Center
3601 NW 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Practice: 9:00 am
Individual Events begin: 10:00 am Team Events to follow
Women’s Team Men’s Team Mixed Team
1. Team Line Dance Up to 3:00 minute time limit
2. There are four categories:
a. Team Classic Country, which must use 100% country music and 100% line dance. In Classic Line Dance competition, dancers are evenly spaced in lines. Classic Country rules are quite strict and do not allow any floor work or acrobatics.
b. Team Open, in which dancers can use any music, 100% line dance, and may use props.
c. Team Cabaret, where dancers can use any music, any combination of line and/ or couples dancing, has more relaxed movement limitations and may use props.
d. Team International is for the demonstration of dancing indigenous to a country. There are no costume, music, or movement limitations.
4. Teams select their own music and assemble a medley.
5. Teams must have at least 3 members, but not more than 10.
Age Divisions are 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
6. The age of the team is determined by the age of the youngest team member.
7. In Teams, synchronization, musicality, and formation changes are all of importance. dancing indigenous to a country. There are no costume, music, or movement limitations.
8. Judging criteria is posted on the Oklahoma Senior Games website: OKSeniorGames.com
DIRECTOR
BETH EMERSON
OKCBeth@aol.com 405-535-3073
PICKLEBALL 2026
The Greens
Entry Deadline: July 31
13100 Green Valley Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Friday - Sunday August 7 – 9
DUPR 3.49 and below
EVENTS at The Greens DUPR and below
Friday, Aug 7th • 8:00 am Men’s Singles and Women’s Doubles
Saturday, Aug 8th • 8:00 am Mixed Doubles
Sunday, Aug 9th • 8:00 am Women’s Singles and Men’s Doubles
Courts & Commons
Entry Deadline: August 14
7921 E 119th Drive
Bixby, Ok 74008
Friday – Saturday August 21 – 23
DUPR 3.5 and above
EVENTS at The Greens DUPR 3.5 and above
Friday, Aug 21st • 8:00 am Men’s Singles and Women’s Doubles
Saturday, Aug 22nd • 8:00 am Mixed Doubles
Sunday, Aug 23rd • 8:00 am Women’s Singles and Men’s Doubles
REGISTRATION– VERY IMPORTANT
Check-in each day is 30 minutes before start time.
Age Groups’ start times will be set after registration ends.
2 STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS
READ VERY CAREFULLY!!!
Step 1: Go to: Pickleballbrackets.com
Create your Player Profile
Be sure to add your USPP Member Number
(If you have one)
Step 2: Register for your events
Select the events you want to play THIS IS YOUR FIRST REGISTRATION
You will now be directed to OSG to complete your registration
Step 3: Complete the OSG Registration
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. The age division of competition for Doubles and Mixed Doubles will be determined by the
younger age of the two partners.
2. This is a United States Senior Pickleball sanctioned tournament. If you are a USSP member, you receive a $10 discount for playing in the tournament.
3. All Doubles teams made up of one in-state and one out-of-state athlete will be designated as an in-state team this year ONLY.
4. There is a secondary pickleball registration site: pickeballbrackets.com. Athletes MUST register ON BOTH SITES to be completely registered.
FORMAT
1. There will be FIVE skill levels. The skill levels per division are: 2.5-2.99; 3.0-3.49; 3.5 - 3.99; 4.0 - 4.49; 4.5 - 4.99; 5.0+
EVENT DIRECTOR BUCK KING
Pickleballlifelogo@gmail.com 580-670-0340
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SHUFFLEBOARD and NON-AMBULATORY
SHUFFLEBOARD 2026
Friday, October 9
Entry Deadline: September 25
Reed Park Community Center 4233 S Yukon Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74107
EVENTS
Singles and Open Doubles
Non-Ambulatory Singles & Open Doubles
Non-Ambulatory means the participant is in a wheelchair and NOT able to walk. Check in: 8:30 am
Event begins: 9:00 am
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event.
2. Open Doubles teams may be mixed gender. The age division of the competition for Open Doubles will be determined by the age of the younger of the two partners.
3. Doubles partners with one in-state and one out-of-state will be designated as instate this year ONLY
3. Cues and disks will be provided.
STATE DIRECTOR
SUZI MARCUM
smarcum@cityoftulsa.org 918-591-4307
STATIONARY BIKE CYCLING 2026
Saturday, September 5
Entry Deadline: August 22
Registration and Warm up 9:30 am
Event Starts: 10:00 am
Simmons Center 798 Chisholm Trail Parkway Duncan, OK 73533
EVENT
Miles covered in 15 minutes on stationary bike
Miles covered in 30 minutes on the stationary bike Medals are awarded based on miles ridden compared to the miles on either the competitive table or the novice table in your age and gender. It is not a competition against others. The tables are shown on the OSG website under Events; Stationary Cycling.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Cyclists must arrive 30 minutes early so they are fitted properly for their bikes
2. Each participant may practice before the competition. The cost of the practice round is the responsibility of the participant.
Generations Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) & Generations Chronic Care Savings (HMO C-SNP)
Generations Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) & Generations Chronic Care Savings (HMO C-SNP)
Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) & Generations Chronic Care Savings (HMO C-SNP)
(Toll f ree)
1-Dec 7 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CT
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT
GlobalHealth is a plan offered by GlobalHealth, Inc. GlobalHealth is an HMO plan with Medicare and Oklahoma Medicaid program contracts. Enrollment in GlobalHealth depends on contract renewal. Based on a Model of Care review, GlobalHealth has been approved by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to operate a Special Needs Plan (SNP) through 2026. The Smart Wallet allowance includes your monthly dental, hearing, and vision allowance. Enrollees who meet the eligibility criteria for Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) may use the card to obtain dental, hearing, and vision services, and purchase additional eligible items and services. Eligible enrollees with chronic conditions, such as Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Disorders, Autoimmune Disorders, Chronic and disabling mental health conditions and other conditions not listed are eligible for the SSBCI program. Eligibility for the benefits described is not guaranteed solely based on the presence of a listed chronic condition. All applicable eligibility requirements must be met before the benefit is provided. For details, please contact us. The benefit cannot be used for cash withdrawal nor purchase the following services or products: cosmetic procedures, hospital indemnity insurance, funeral planning and expenses, life insurance, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis products, broad membership programs inclusive of multiple unrelated services and discounts, and non-healthy food. Benefits may vary by plan. Call us or refer to your Evidence of Coverage available on our website www.globalhealth.com for benefit information, periodicity, limitations, and exclusions. H3706_4800825_M
GlobalHealth is a plan offered by GlobalHealth, Inc. GlobalHealth is an HMO plan with Medicare and Oklahoma Medicaid program contracts. Enrollment in GlobalHealth depends on contract renewal. Based on a Model of Care review, GlobalHealth has been approved by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to operate a Special Needs Plan (SNP) through 2026. The Smart Wallet allowance includes your monthly dental, hearing, and vision allowance. Enrollees who meet the eligibility criteria for Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) may use the card to obtain dental, hearing, and vision services, and purchase additional eligible items and services. Eligible enrollees with chronic conditions, such as Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Disorders, Autoimmune Disorders, Chronic and disabling mental health conditions and other conditions not listed are eligible for the SSBCI program. Eligibility for the benefits described is not guaranteed solely based on the presence of a listed chronic condition. All applicable eligibility requirements must be met before the benefit is provided. For details, please contact us. The benefit cannot be used for cash withdrawal nor purchase the following services or products: cosmetic procedures, hospital indemnity insurance, funeral planning and expenses, life insurance, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis products, broad membership programs inclusive of multiple unrelated services and discounts, and non-healthy food. Benefits may vary by plan. Call us or refer to your Evidence of Coverage available on our website www.globalhealth.com for
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based on the presence of a listed chronic condition. All applicable eligibility requirements must be met before the benefit is provided. For details, please contact us. The benefit cannot be used for cash withdrawal nor purchase the following services or products: cosmetic procedures, hospital indemnity insurance, funeral planning and expenses, life insurance, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis products, broad membership programs inclusive of multiple unrelated services and discounts, and non-healthy food. Benefits may vary by plan. Call us or refer to your Evidence of Coverage available on our website www.globalhealth.com for
SENIOR ATHLETE REFUSES TO LET FEAR WIN
Regina Stewart always knew how to keep moving forward, but she avoided the deep end. Growing up in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, she came from a large family and was quickly recognized as the most athletic girl. Despite limited sports options, she made her mark by winning the Junior Olympics in sixth grade. She started playing basketball in her junior year and added track in her senior year.
After high school, she kept competing wherever she could, playing softball in the summers and later running in the Sooner State Games and the Corporate Challenge. Track and field stayed with her, even as life made it harder to prioritize it.
Today, Stewart competes in track and field at the Oklahoma Senior Games, where she has also played on the women’s basketball team in the past. Since 2011, she has advanced to the National Senior Games seven times. “It’s really an awesome experience,” she said, of making nationals. “An experience I’ve always wanted. My goal was to go to the Olympics.” What makes the Senior Games special, she said, is the people. “It’s neat to have like-minded athletes that are your age,” Stewart said. “So it’s really cool.”
For decades, though, one sport remained completely off-limits. Swimming. As a teenager, Stewart jumped off a diving board at a local pool, believing she could swim. She nearly drowned. The incident left her shaken and afraid of the water. More than that, she never had the chance to learn properly. “I never wanted to after that,” she said. That fear stayed with her into adulthood. Even as she continued to compete and push herself in other sports, water remained a boundary she did not cross. Until her grandchildren asked her to.
Her granddaughter loves swim parties and wanted Stewart in the pool with her. That question lingered. Then, last August, Stewart decided to take advantage of training available through a TSET grant for senior athletes. “I kept talking about it and talking about it,” she said. “So why not try it?”
She signed up. At first, she was placed in an advanced class, but that did not last long. “My coach told me, ‘I think you need to go to a beginner’s class,’” Stewart said.
Starting over meant learning fundamentals most swimmers take for granted. Breathing underwater. Floating. Staying calm when her feet could not touch the bottom. That last part mattered most. “It has really made a difference,” she said, “because I always had a fear that if I couldn’t touch the bottom, I’d panic.”
She is now in her second round of classes, and the fear that once controlled her has loosened its grip. “I’m not afraid of getting in the water,” Stewart said. “It’s definitely been a great experience, and I’m glad I did it.”
Finding time to commit to the training was the hardest part, she said. “It’s easy to say, ‘That’s okay, I can learn later,’” Stewart said. “But really making an effort to go and learn was the biggest challenge.” Along the way, she found something unexpected. “It’s surprising that in the class I’ve met several people my age,” she said.
This summer, Stewart plans to compete in swimming at the Oklahoma Senior Games. Even more important, she plans to be ready for her granddaughter’s birthday swim party in June. “I’ll definitely be ready for that,” she said.
Looking back, Stewart sees the decision clearly. “If you never do it, you’ll regret not doing it,” she said. “I got past that fear, and it’s not holding me back.” For someone who has spent her life moving forward, that may be her greatest victory yet.
POWERLIFTING 2026
Ages 40+
Sunday, November 8
Entry Deadline, October 25
Brewhouse Barbell
1124 NW 51st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Equipment Check In/Weigh In: 8:00 am
Rules Briefing: 9:30 am
Event Start: 10:00 am
FORMAT
1. Each competitor will complete in one lifting session, and is allowed three attempts on each of three lifts (squat, bench press, deadlift).
2. All Power Lifting events will be conducted in accordance with USA Power Lifting rules except as modified in the document posted on the OSG website.
SPORT RULES
3. The total is the sum of the heaviest successful attempt on each lift.
4. The following competition lifts are recognized and must be taken in the same sequence in all contests: 1) squat, 2) bench press, and 3) deadlift. The “total is the sum of the heaviest successful attempt on each lift.
5. Each competitor is allowed three attempts on each lift. The total is the sum of the heaviest successful attempt on each lift. If two or more lifters achieve the same total, the lighter lifter ranks above the heavier lifter.
6. If two lifters register the same bodyweight at the weigh-in and eventually achieve the same total at the end of the competition, the lifter making the total first will take precedence over the other lifter.
STATE DIRECTOR
CALEB PRITCHETT
Brewhousebarbellokc@gmail.com 918-647-6609
SOFTBALL 2026 Ages 40+
Event Date: October 10
Entry deadline: September 26
Team fee: $400 for up to 22 players
O’ Brien Park 6149 N Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74130
EVENT
Games begin: 9:00 am
Check-in: 8:00 am
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Teams must consist of players of the same gender. Separate tournaments will be conducted for men’s and women’s divisions.
2. Team rosters shall be limited to a maximum of twenty-two (22) individuals, including non-playing coaches, managers, captains, and bench personnel. No more than twenty (20) individuals may be listed as active players. No additions to the roster will be permitted once tournament play begins.
3. All registration requirements and eligibility rules apply equally to players, non- playing coaches, managers, captains, and bench personnel.
4. Age divisions for all team competitions shall be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, 2026.
5. Teams are not limited in the number of outof-state players on their rosters. Team captains are responsible for accurately declaring team residency in accordance with Rule F at the time of registration.
FORMAT
1. The tournament format will consist of pool play, with teams placed into pools as equitably as possible.
2. Every effort will be made to guarantee each team a minimum of three (3) games.
3. Teams must provide their own bats, gloves, and warm-up/practice softballs.
EVENT DIRECTOR
MIKE JOBE
316-871-3007
mjobe@tulsacounty.org
SWIMMING 2026
Oklahoma Senior GamesOklahoma Masters Swim Meet Sunday, September 13
Entry Deadline: August 30
Young Family Athletic Center 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069
Recognition number: Applied For All events are short course. (25-yds) No charge for guests coming to watch.
EVENTS
All events are short course (25-yds) 50, 100, 200-yd Back; 50, 100, 200 yd Breast; 50, 100, 200-yd Fly; 50, 100, 200, 500 yd, and 1,000 or 1,600 yd free; 100, 200 400-yd Individual Medley; 200 yd Free Relay; 200-yd Medley Relay, The two relays are not national qualifying events. Teams to be assembled at the meet.
1. The age division for doubles is determined by the age of the younger partner.
2. This year, when partner is in-state and the other out-of-state, they are considered to be in-state.
3. Participants Ages 40+ as of December 31, 2026 are encouraged to play in the championships.
4. Players may not wear white shirts white skirts or white shorts.
5. Round Robin format will be utilized.
STATE DIRECTOR
DAVID CORREA
davidxiantong@gmail.com 405-779-3284
TENNIS 2026
Friday, Saturday, August 21-23
Entry Deadline: August 7
LaFortune Park Tennis Center 5320 S Hudson Avenue Tulsa, OK 74135
Check In and Warm up: 7:30 am Event begins: 8:00 am (subject to change based on entries) Check in ½ hour before your event begins
EVENTS
Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. An event is defined as Singles, Doubles or Mixed Doubles.
2. The age division of competition for Doubles will be determined by the age of the younger partner on December 31, 2026.
3. Athletes must provide their own racquets.
4. Scoring format will be determined after The entry deadline. USTA rankings (if available) will be used to assist with the seeding if needed.
FORMAT
1. Tournament format will be pool play that will be set after the entry deadline.
2. The Event Director reserves the right to modify the tournament format.
STATE DIRECTOR
MELISSA MCCORKLE mmtennnis@cox.net 918-830-0526
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TAI CHI 2026
Saturday August 15
Entry Deadline August 2
Thomas Academy
4775 South Harvard Avenue Ste 3
Tulsa, OK 74135
Event Check In: 9:00 am
Warm Up: 9:00 am
Event Begins: 10:00 am
EVENTS
Chuan Solo
Chuan Group
Sword Solo
Open Weapon Solo (non-sword)
OPEN
Athletes may enter all three events (Individual, Group, Open).
The age division for all group events will be determined by the age of the youngest g roup member as of December 31, 2026. Group members may be the same gender or mixed. Participants must provide their own equipment.
FORMAT
Events will be as follows:
Chuan Solo - Men/Women
Chaun Group - empty hand, weapon
Sword Solo - Men/Women
Open Weapon Solo (non-sword) - Men/ Women
Competitors will have one routine for each event. All routines must conform to Tai Chi style. All routines shall be no less than 2 minutes but no more than 6 minutes in duration. The director reserves the right to change the tournament format based upon entry numbers. Medals will be awarded for all first, second and third place winners.
EVENT DIRECTOR
DIONNE CORNWELL
info@thomasacademy.com
In subject line put: OSG Tai Chi If needed, ask in the email for a phone call.
TRACK
& FIELD 2026
October 16 & 17
Entry Deadline: October 3
Throwing Events: Friday, Oct 16
Throw Town Ramona 38087 N 4000 Road Ramona, OK 74061
Javelin, Discus, Shot Put, Hammer Throw
Field events begin: 8:00 am, Saturday, Oct 17
Jenks High School 205 East B Street Jenks, Ok 74037
High Jump, Long Jump, Standing Long Jump
Triple Jump, Pole Vault
Track Events begin: 11:00 am
Check in an hour prior to your event.
See OKSeniorGames.com for event times
Track Events: 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1500M, Long Hurdles, Short Hurdles (no 27” hurdles). Age and Gender Graded 4 X 100 M Relay. This is not a qualifying event. It is open to all participants, spectators and volunteers.
FORMAT
1. All Track events are timed finals.
2. The order of events will be from youngest to oldest; women then men in running events, while field events will be in assigned order.
3. Field event athletes who also are runners, prioritize their running events to keep the running schedule on time. If necessary, then return to complete your field event(s).
4. The age and gender graded 4 X 100M relay teams will be formed at the field prior to noon. Teams may be composed of any combination of ages and genders. OSG registered athletes, all volunteers and spectators at the track and field meet are eligible to compete in this event. Medals will be awarded to first, second, and third-place team winners.
5. See OKSeniorGames.com for a complete schedule.
STATE DIRECTOR
Regina Stewart regina.stewart@okseniorgames.com 405-802-4491
TRIATHLON, AQUABIKE, DUATHLON 2026
Saturday, September 12
Entry Deadline: August 29
Riversport
800 Riversport Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
EVENTS
Sprint Triathlon – 500m/14mi/5K
Aquabike – 500m/14mi Duathlon – 5K/14mi/5K.
Team Tri - swimmer 500m/cyclist 14mi/runner 5k
1. These events are part of the Riversport TORC Challenge
2. Information about this event is available at: triokc.club/torc.html
3. Event Fee when signing up with OSG for the Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon is $90 plus the OSG registration fee.
5. Event Fee for Team-tri $30 each plus the OSG registration fee.
Sprint, Aquabike and Duathlon
Start Time 7:30 am
Packet Pick Up at Riversport Friday, September 11th, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
unless arranged In advance with the race director.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Athletes must provide their own bicycles, helmets, running and swim gear, and energy supplements.
2. All participants must either be USA Triathlon members or purchase a USA Triathlon day pass.
EVENT DIRECTOR
ALENA CROY
Alena.croy@gmail.com
VOLLEYBALL 2026 Ages 40+
Saturday, September 26
Entry Deadline: September 12
Team Fee: $200
Owens Park Community Center
560 N Maybell Avenue Tulsa, OK 74127
EVENT
Check In: 9:00 am
Events Begin: 10:00 am
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1.Teammembers must be all of the same gender. There are separate tournaments for each gender.
2.Team rosters shall be limited to 15 athletes.
3.Age divisions for all team competitions will be determined by the age of the youngest team member.
4.All registration and team rules apply to nonplaying coaches, ono-playing captains and non-playing bench personnel.
5. Age divisions for all team competition will be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, 2026
FORMAT
1. The tournament will be pool play with teams grouped in pools as fairly as possible.
2. Every effort will be made to provide a minimum of 3 matches.
3. All competition will be the best of 3 set matches.
4. Teams will be asked to assist with line judges and scorekeepers.
Crystal Beach Park 105 Temple Houston Woodward, OK 73801
CHECK IN and Packet Pick Up: 8:00 AM
10:00 am: Monkey Mile begins 11:00 am: Awards & After Party begins.
RACE INFORMATION
1.It is a flat out and back course.
2. There is free on-site parking.
3. Car Show opens at 10:00 am.
STATE DIRECTOR
LAUREN KISH contact@monkeyrun.org 817-773-6849
5K ROAD RACE (running) 2026
5K ROAD RACE 2025
In conjunction with the Cherokee National Holiday Veteran 5K Saturday, September 5
Entry Deadline: August 22
Cherokee Nation War Memorial 17675 S Muskogee Avenue Tahlequah, OK
CHECK IN:
Packet pickup 6:00 am - 7:25 5K Starts 7:30
FORMAT:
1. Your number must be visible at all times.
2. Kick off is at the Cherokee National War Memorial
3. This event honors United States veterans
4. Register on the OSG website OKSeniorGames.com NOT on the race site.
EVENT DIRECTOR
SARAH BLUEBIRD
918-772-8027
sarah-bluebird@cherokee.org
10K ROAD RACE 2026
Saturday, September 19
Entry Deadline: September 5
In conjunction with the Cherokee Strip 5K and 10K
Perry Chamber of Commerce 327 N 7th Street
Perry, OK 73077
Check In: 6:30 am 10K Starts: 7:00 am
FORMAT
1. The course follows the shortest route over the whole Railway/trail. The Start/ Finish line is close to the Perry Chamber of Commerce building on N 7th Street in downtown Perry
2. The course map can be downloaded from the OSG website under Events, and Road Race.
3. The 10K Road Race is the only Cherokee Strip Celebration running race open to Oklahoma Senior Games participants. The 5K is at a different location.
4. You will check in and pick up your bibs and T-shirt at the Chamber of Commerce building at 6:30 am the morning of the race.
5. Race numbers must be worn & visible at all times.
6. Competitors must pass through the entire finish chute to qualify as an official finisher.
Helmerich Park 75th and Riverside 7301 South Riverside Drive, Tulsa, OK
FORMAT
1. The course is five times around the flat 1K loop on the river trail.
RULES
1. Power Walk athletes must not wear clothing that could impede the view of the judges.
2.No canes, walkers, head[hones, mobile phones allowed during the walk.
3. Power Walk numbers must be worn on the front and back and must be visible at all times.
4. Power Walk is a MONITORED EVENT in which Athletes can be disqualified.
5. Major Points: One foot must be on the ground At all times. Running or jogging is not allowed.
EVENT DIRECTOR
JIM MCFADDEN
Jim.McFaden4@gmail.com 918-978-6847
1500M POWER WALK 2026
Saturday, October 17
Entry Deadline: Oct. 3
In conjunction with the OSG Track and Field Meet
Jenks High School
205 East B Street Jenks, Ok 74037
EVENT
1500 M Power Walk Check-In: 1:00 pm
Event Starts: 1:50 pm
FORMAT
1. 1500M Power Walk will be 3.75 laps on a standard 400 Meter track.
2. Power Walk athletes must use proper power-walking techniques or risk disqualification.
3. Power Walk race numbers must be worn on the front and back, and must be visible at all times
EVENT DIRECTOR
Regina Stewart Regina.stewart@okseniorgames.com 405-802-4491
The Southwestern Oklahoma State University community and City of Weatherford would like to officially welcome all Oklahoma Senior Games basketball participants and supporters.
FOR YEARS, REBECCA MURDOCK HAD A PLAN.
She first learned about the Oklahoma Senior Games while walking through the Tulsa State Fair, passing a booth that caught her eye. At the time, she wasn’t old enough to compete. Life was full of raising childre n, teaching, and staying busy. But she remembers thinking: “That’s something I want to do someday.”
Years later, that “someday” has become something much bigger. “I started in 2023,” she said. “Now I do seven sports.”
That list includes bowling, basketball, billiards, track and field, swimming, and a rotating mix of recreational events. What began with just a couple of competitions has grown into a full-fledged lifestyle that has taken her across seven states and counting.
Rebecca grew up in Iowa in a family where sports weren’t just encouraged—they were expected. That foundation never really left her. Even during her career as an elementary special education teacher in Tulsa, she stayed active through bowling leagues and by encouraging her children and now her grandchildren to stay active. But it wasn’t until she retired five years ago that she found the time to fully return to sports.
What makes Rebecca stand out isn’t just that she competes. It’s how much she competes. Seven sports would be overwhelming for most people, but for her, it’s energizing. “I just kept adding things I did when I was younger,” she said. “Things I still enjoy.”
She trains constantly: throwing in her backyard, swimming at a local recreation center, and playing in weekly leagues. She studies technique through YouTube videos and connects with other athletes across the country for advice. “I tell people, I want criticism,” she said. “Tell me how I can get better.” That mindset has paid off. Whether she’s preparing for a javelin throw or a swim meet, she’s always chasing improvement.
While she insists she doesn’t have a favorite sport, she admits there’s a simple rule: “The most fun is the one you’re winning,” she said, laughing. Since starting with the Oklahoma Senior Games, Rebecca has competed in multiple states, including New Mexico, where she recently tested herself against a new age group. She expected the competition to ease as she got older. It didn’t. “I thought it would thin out,” she said. “But it was fiercer. A lot of people retire and start doing this more.”
That challenge hasn’t discouraged her. It’s motivated her. Along the way, she’s turned competitions into more than just events. They’ve become opportunities to travel, reconnect with family, and build new friendships. From staying with relatives during competitions in Iowa and Minnesota to sightseeing stops like Cadillac Ranch, the journey has become as meaningful as the results. “This is what makes retirement great,” she said.
Despite her competitive nature—something her kids would be quick to confirm—Rebecca says the Oklahoma Senior Games are about more than medals. They’re about community. But for Rebecca, the impact of the Oklahoma Senior Games goes beyond competition, travel, and even community. It’s about health. It’s about movement. It’s about continuing to live fully.
After dealing with hip replacements and arthritis, she knows the importance of staying active. “Motion is lotion,” she said. “It helps my arthritis. It keeps me healthier.” Instead of slowing down, she’s leaned in. “Rather than sitting in a rocking chair, which I do love, especially with my grandkids, I get to go out and take care of myself.”
Like many Oklahoma athletes, she has her sights set on something even bigger: the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa. For her, it’s more than a home event. It’s a celebration of everything the journey has become. From a passing moment at a state fair booth to a life filled with competition, travel, and connection, Rebecca’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to start something new.
WATER WALK 2026 Ages 40+
Saturday, September 12
Entry Deadline: August 29
Westwood Family Aquatic Center
1017 Fairway Drive Norman, OK 73069
Event Check In: 8:00 am
Warm Up: 8:00 am
Meet Starts: 8:30 am
FORMAT
Women
Men
Mixed
Order of Events
200 yd individual (1 time around the river)
400 yd individual (2 times around the river)
1000 yd individual (5 times around the river)
800 yd relay team of 4 (4 times around the river)
All men
All women
Any combination of men and women
RULES
1. All walking events will be timed finals
2. Walkers may use hands to propel themselves, but must walk, not swim
3. Water walkers may choose to wear shoes or not.
4. The age division for the team event will be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, 2026.
Perform correct maneuvers of 5 reps at your maximum weight.
Leg Press
Perform correct maneuvers of 5 reps at your maximum weight.
20 Yard Sled Push (timed) Men 90 lbs.;
Women 45 lbs.
Sled is pushed 20 yards as quickly as possible.
STATE DIRECTOR
GARRISON NIEMIEC www.kaizenperformancegym.com garrison@kaizenperformancegym.com 303-854-7631
HOW
TWO WOMEN TURNED FITNESS INTO COMMUNITY IN CYRIL
In the small town of Cyril, Oklahoma, getting fit is not just about barbells and resistance bands. It is about connection, recovery, and proving that age and ZIP code do not have the final say in what a body can do. Vanda Edmondson and Terri Hayworth run a gym in Cyril, a town of fewer than 1,000 people just off Interstate 44. Staying active in a rural community can be surprisingly difficult,
Edmondson said, not because people lack work ethic but because opportunities are limited. “Out here we don’t have — we didn’t have — gyms and coaches or anything to have a healthier community,” Edmondson said. “We were just out here on our own.”
Edmondson, a native of Cyril, graduated from Cameron University with a degree in communications and a minor in health and physical education. Sports were part of her life growing up, but adulthood gradually pulled her away from fitness. That changed at age 36, when she was diagnosed with colon cancer and began chemotherapy. “I decided right then and there that when this chemo and all this junk is over, I am going to get myself in shape and turn my life around,” she said.
Inspired by a work friend who competed in triathlons, Edmondson began training and recruited her friend Terri Hayworth to join her at age 52. Hayworth was raised in Anadarko with four older brothers and grew up wrestling, running, and working out before sunrise. She wrestled competitively until girls were barred from the sport in high school. “They decided they didn’t want girls to wrestle,” Hayworth said. “I was undefeated.”
Together they trained for triathlons, which became their ticket to traveling the world, participating in events not only across the US but also in Italy, Spain, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The two friends are no longer just training partners: they eventually became business partners.
Fitness classes at The Refinery gym began more than three years ago, before they owned it. With support from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), coaching was free, which helped build trust and a loyal following. After the duo purchased the gym, the philosophy remained the same. Community first. No pressure. Show up if you can.
The response surprised even them — classes filled quickly, with participants driving from multiple counties.
GENERAL RULES
The following are the procedures and rules of competition governing the 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games. The Games are held during the months of August through early November in Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman, Muskogee, Edmond, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Perry, Lawton, Weatherford, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Tahlequah, Jenks, Ramona, Duncan, and Woodward.
A. AGE FOR COMPETITION AT OKLAHOMA SENIOR GAMES.
Age divisions for all singles competitions are determined by the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2026. Age divisions for all competitions will be determined by the following age categories and will apply to both men and women for all individual, doubles, and relay competitions: 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85-89; 90-94; 95-99 and 100+.
It is the responsibility of the athlete to provide appropriate photo identification proving age and residency upon request. 3 vs 3 Basketball, Volleyball and Softball have the following divisions for both men and women: 50+; 55+; 60+; 65+; 70+, 75+and 80+.
Line Dance and Ballroom Dance have the following age divisions: 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+.
Sport Directors reserve the right to combine age groups.
The Oklahoma Senior Games reserves the right to offer 40-44 and 45-49 age group divisions for badminton, cycling, table tennis, disc golf, basketball, basketball shooting, softball, volleyball, water walk, power lifting, and other competitions. Divisions under 50 do not qualify participants for National Senior Games competition.
B. DOUBLES PARTNERS
This year, ONLY teams for doubles/mixed doubles events who consist of two Oklahoma Residents or one Oklahoma resident and one out-of -state player are considered Oklahoma resident teams. Badminton, Bowling, Cornhole, Pickleball, Table Tennis, and Tennis doubles partners must be of the same gender.
Note: These events have separate mixed doubles competitions. Shuffleboard and 8 Ball doubles may be of mixed gender. All doubles and mixed doubles pairs must compete in the age division of the younger partner as of December 31, 2026. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event.
C. TEAMS Rosters are limited to 10 for basketball, 10 for line dance, and 15 for dragon boat race, 15 for volleyball and 22 for softball. Age divisions for team competition are determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, 2026.
D. TEAM UNIFORMS Team clothing (shirts, pants, shorts) must be of like design and color. Teams must have both “home” and “away” uniforms with permanently attached numbers on the front and back. Sponsors may be added to the jersey, but cannot interfere with number placement.
E. UNIFORMS AT THE OKLAHOMA SENIOR
GAMES All athletes must wear athletic-type clothing and shoes that are usual and customary for the sport in which they are competing. Street-type clothing and shoes that are inappropriate and may cause disqualification. Event Directors have authorization from the Oklahoma Senior Games to make this determination. Uniforms shall be free of inappropriate symbols or wording.
F. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES Professional athletes are not eligible to compete in the Oklahoma Senior Games in the sport which they are or were a professional until 20 years after the date they last competed as a professional. They may compete in other sports in which they have not competed professionally.
G. OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS Out-of-state individuals and teams are welcome to compete at the Oklahoma Senior Games. The athlete’s state of residence is the state where the person resides for at least six months out of the year.
H. EVENT ENTRY LIMITS: Athletes may enter as many sports or events within a sport as they wish, with two exceptions. In archery, athletes may enter only two events; swimmers are limited to participation in 6 events.
I. REQUIRED CREDENTIALS Any player unable to provide the required credentials on the playing field shall be declared ineligible to compete until he/she can produce them. A manager may request verification of a player’s eligibility. Should a player play and be unable to provide the required credentials, he/she or his/her team will forfeit all games in which the player participated. A valid government -issued photo identification card, such as a driver’s license, tribal membership card, or passport, are the only age and residency proofs accepted.
J. CODE OF CONDUCT Participation in the Oklahoma Senior Games as a player, coach or spectator is a privilege to be attained by meeting the standards of good sportsmanship and appropriate conduct as defined here and in the rules governing each individual sport. Athletes are bound to the virtues of fairness, integrity, and responsibility.
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE OKLAHOMA SENIOR GAMES
Please consult the Oklahoma Senior Games website for the complete list of rules at OKSeniorGames.com. Go to OKSeniorGames. com. All athletes except pickleball players. Click the RED BUTTON saying Register Now!. and register.
Pickleball players click on the YELLOW square. This takes pickleball players to Pickleball Brackets. Pickleball players complete the registration information, including their events. Aftere you register in Pickleball Brackets you will be directed back to OKSeniorGames.com. to complete your 2-Step registration. Be sure to select the SAME events you selected in Pickleball Brackets.
Ballroom Dancers complete a written application and email or mail it to Gina Bramlett, THEN complete your registration and pay on the OSG website.
ALL ATHLETES
Enter contact information and then select the event or events in which you plan to compete. Indicate if you will be attending the Celebration of Athletes. There is a $10 fee For the Celebration of Athletes and a $10 fee for each guest you bring to the celebration. You will also be asked if you would like to purchase tickets to the Black & White Ball at $20 each. These tickets can be purchased later if you wish, using your last name and your Confirmation Number.
At the end, you enter your payment information and receive a receipt and a CONFIRMATION NUMBER. Please save your Confirmation Number so you will be able to view or update your registration. For specific event information, event videos, and specific event flyers, click on Events on the OSG home page. Scroll to the event and click on it. If you are unable to use the computer to register, please call the Oklahoma Senior Games office. Regina Stewart will assist with your registration by phone. There is a $10 fee for phone service. There is NO mail-in registration. The address to mail checks is: Oklahoma Senior Games, 1530 N Harrison Box 128, Shawnee, OK 74804.
You receive a free t-shirt with your registration. You may also purchase one or more shirts @ $10 each when you register. For problem resolution, please call the Oklahoma Senior Games office (405) 821-1500.
OSG is hosting a Black and White Ball this year on Saturday, November 14. The event is from 7:30 to 10:00 pm, featuring live music from Talk of the Town at The University of Central Oklahoma Grand Ballroom, 100 N University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. The cost per person to attend is $20.
For more information, call Gina Bramlett at 405-623-6530, dancdiva@cox.net.
TEAM SPORT REGISTRATION
There are no early bird fees for team sports. All team members pay the $5 individual registration fee.
QUALIFYING FOR NATIONALS
You can sign up as an individual and be placed on a team. If this would be your only event, you will be charged only the $5 registration fee. You pay your share of the team fee to the team captain. You, however, must complete the entire registration form. If you are participating in a team event, you pay your team fee to your captain AND if you are participating in another event, you pay the OSG fee of $75 or $65.
3 vs 3 Team Basketball fee $200 up to 10 players
Golf Scramble: $50 fee for each player Dragon boat team $1,700 (off-peak) or $2,000 (peak times) Plus regular registration of $65 or $75 each.
Team Water Walking — $20/4 walkers
Team Bowling — $10 per team of 4 bowlers
Team Line Dance Team fee — $200 fee up to 10 players
Team Softball – $400 up to 22 players
Team Volleyball – $300 up to 15 players
Save your Confirmation Number to make future additions to your OSG registration.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
OSG HAS rolling registration deadlines. Most registration deadlines are two weeks prior to the event.
SAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER TO MAKE FUTURE ADDITIONS TO YOUR OSG REGISTRATION.
HOST STATE QUALIFICATION: All in-state athletes who compete in designated qualifying sports at the 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games will qualify for the 2027 National Senior Games. Host State Qualification applies to the following qualifying sports at the 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games: Archery, Badminton, 3-on-3 Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Road Race, Shuffleboard, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball. An in-state athlete is defined as an athlete who resides in Oklahoma for at least six months of the year. In-state status will be determined by the athlete’s address on file with NSGA.
The OSG Registration fee is $75.00
2026 Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration Fee is $65.00 by August 1 Fee includes participation in up to 6 events. Additional events are $5.00 each.
An event is defined as Singles Tennis, 100M Dash, or 5K Road Race. If you enter table tennis singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, you have entered 3 events. There is an additional $5 registration fee. This is added when you complete your registration.
