The City of Jacksonville presents The Jacksonville Senior Games, an Olympic-style event series designed for seasoned athletes to participate on a competitive level and novice athletes to participate for their own enjoyment and promote healthy and active lifestyles for First Coast seniors.
The Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games are sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and is a qualifier for the Florida Senior Games State Championships.
Being healthy and active is not only important for physical health, but also for mental well-being. This is why the Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games offers plenty of events that allow our participants to renew friendships, create new ones, and share experiences. In the spirit of good sportsmanship, anything is possible!
Events
- Road Race (5K Time Trials)
- Power Lifting (Bench Press and Dead Lift)
- Cycling (5K and 10K Time Trials)
- Table Tennis (Singles and Doubles)
- Bowling (Singles and Doubles)
- Swimming
- Tennis (Singles and Doubles)
- Golf (Shotgun Start)
- Pickleball (Singles and Doubles)
- Track and Field
Age Breakdown
Individual and partner sports age divisions are:
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Your age bracket is determined by your age on the date of the event, not registration. For more information about the 2024 Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games, call (904) 255-5667 or email adultsvcs@coj.net.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the First, Second and Third place finalists in each age division of each event. Awards will be presented on site after competition is complete. First through fifth place qualifiers will advance to the Florida Senior Games State Championships. All qualified athletes will receive state registration information by mail in October.
Rules
All sports/events shall be governed by the rules of the national governing body for that sport as modified herein, in the best interest of the participants. It is the responsibility of the participants to familiarize him/herself with the rules and requirements of the 2024 senior games. You may compete in as many events as you desire as long as they are not held at conflicting times. Be sure to check the schedule of events carefully for the dates, times, and locations. It is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure there are no schedule conflicts. In state and out-of-state competitors are allowed to compete in individual and team sports. Out-of-State teams can qualify for the Florida Senior Games State Championships.
Check In
Athletes attending the Opening Ceremony of Athletes must check in upon arrival. Athletes will receive their swag upon check in. Athletes not attending the opening celebration will be able to check-in at their first event. Photo ID with proof of age is required at check-in.
Cancellations
The City of Jacksonville is not responsible for changes, postponements or cancellations due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
Previous Year Results
2023 Senior Games Results