Question to the group. Are the Senior Games worth looking into a trip to Florida? I’d like to make most of the USAT tournaments in 2022, would the senior games be something I should plan to attend?
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I have attended the 2015 & 2019 games & had fun & meet a lot of nice people. There is 2 days of shooting for score 2 900 rounds & have a day of practice. I won't be at Florida as have been there twice & hate the weather there, if it would be some place west of there would go again, but that's me.
I believe you first have to qualify in a state senior Olympics to shoot in the National Senior Olympics.
State Game Scores to qualify, place 1,2 or 3 in your age group or score at least 425 Barebow men's, 600
in men's limited, & 700 in men's unlimited. Women's would be 25 points less than men's to qualify.
in men's limited, & 700 in men's unlimited. Women's would be 25 points less than men's to qualify.
Qualifying?
ADJUSTED REGISTRATION
• For qualified athletes a Priority Registration Period will be offered which will be followed by an Open Registration Period.
• The Open Registration Period will accommodate athletes age 50+ as of December 31, 2021 unable to attend or qualify at a
state senior games in 2020 or 2021.
• The number of registrants may be limited for certain sports/events and registration could reach capacity at any point …
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ARCHERY
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
MINIMUMS ARE BASED ON SINGLE-DAY COMPETITION
900 ROUND
900 round consists of shooting 30 arrows at each distance of 60, 50 and 40 yards.
Minimum Required Score
Barebow Limited* Unlimited**
Men: 425 600 700
Women: 400 575 675
*compound finger, recurve **compound release
MINIMUMS ARE BASED ON PREVIOUS NSGA RESULTS
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QUALIFICATION OPTIONS
An athlete may qualify for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana in several ways. The options include Qualify by Place; Minimum Performance Standard (MPS); Qualifying Down; Reciprocal Qualification; Bonus Events and Limited Events. See Appendix A.
Appendix A
QUALIFICATION FOR THE NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES
An athlete may qualify for the National Senior Games in several ways. An athlete can qualify by place or meeting the minimum performance standard for the event in their age division at a NSGA qualifying Senior Games. An athlete participating in a game that allows out-of-state people to enter may also qualify through a process known as qualifying down. In power walk, race walk, road race and the cycling road races an athlete may qualify through reciprocal qualification. Reciprocal qualification automatically qualifies an athlete in a second event when they qualify in a similar event. Finally, if certain circumstances exist an athlete may qualify using the limited opportunity rule. Since qualifying for the limited opportunity rule requires submission of a request form and written proof of performance these qualifiers are identified by the NSGA staff.
QUALIFYING BY PLACE
Prior to the beginning of the qualifying year the National Senior Games Association Board of Directors specifies the number of places that will qualify. The number of qualifying places is not the same for all events; for example, the 2021 qualifying year (qualifying for the 2022 summer National Senior Games) in most events the top four places qualify. But in tennis only the top three places qualify; in golf only the first place qualifies; in triathlon and hammer all finishers qualify.
Some states require athletes to qualify at a local or regional game in order to participate in their state games. The state games qualifying rules may differ from the national rules. For more information, contact your state qualifying site.
QUALIFYING BY MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARD (MPS)
Minimum performance standards have been established for many of the individual events where the performance can be measured by time, distance, or score. These minimum performance standards are recalculated after every summer National Senior Games. An athlete does not have to meet both the placement and MPS in order to qualify—it is one or the other.
Sports which have minimum performance standards are: Archery, Golf, Race Walk, Road Race, Swimming, and Track and Field. In the sports it's possible to have many qualifiers. If the top 10 participants all meet the minimum standard all 10 qualify. The MPSs are recalculated after each National Game by the NSGA staff and board. These calculations follow an established formula.
QUALIFYING BY QUALIFYING DOWN
State games have the option to be open or closed. A closed state does not allow athletes who are not residents of the state to participate in their games.
Open states allow out-of-state participants (OOS) and the qualifying down rule applies to these states. The NSGA sport rules specify that an out-of-state athlete cannot displace an in-state athlete from a qualifying place. In applying this rule if an out-of-state athlete places in a qualifying spot then an in-state athlete can be moved up to a qualifying place.
In doubles events where one player is in-state and one is out-of-state the team is considered an out-of-state team.
For basketball, softball and volleyball the team captain must specify the team’s home state.
Closed states define an in-state resident in different ways. One state may consider people who live in a neighboring state but work in their state and in-state resident for senior games. One state established rules that anyone who ever lived or worked in the state would be allowed to participate in the state games.
ADJUSTED REGISTRATION
• For qualified athletes a Priority Registration Period will be offered which will be followed by an Open Registration Period.
• The Open Registration Period will accommodate athletes age 50+ as of December 31, 2021 unable to attend or qualify at a
state senior games in 2020 or 2021.
• The number of registrants may be limited for certain sports/events and registration could reach capacity at any point …
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ARCHERY
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
MINIMUMS ARE BASED ON SINGLE-DAY COMPETITION
900 ROUND
900 round consists of shooting 30 arrows at each distance of 60, 50 and 40 yards.
Minimum Required Score
Barebow Limited* Unlimited**
Men: 425 600 700
Women: 400 575 675
*compound finger, recurve **compound release
MINIMUMS ARE BASED ON PREVIOUS NSGA RESULTS
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QUALIFICATION OPTIONS
An athlete may qualify for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana in several ways. The options include Qualify by Place; Minimum Performance Standard (MPS); Qualifying Down; Reciprocal Qualification; Bonus Events and Limited Events. See Appendix A.
Appendix A
QUALIFICATION FOR THE NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES
An athlete may qualify for the National Senior Games in several ways. An athlete can qualify by place or meeting the minimum performance standard for the event in their age division at a NSGA qualifying Senior Games. An athlete participating in a game that allows out-of-state people to enter may also qualify through a process known as qualifying down. In power walk, race walk, road race and the cycling road races an athlete may qualify through reciprocal qualification. Reciprocal qualification automatically qualifies an athlete in a second event when they qualify in a similar event. Finally, if certain circumstances exist an athlete may qualify using the limited opportunity rule. Since qualifying for the limited opportunity rule requires submission of a request form and written proof of performance these qualifiers are identified by the NSGA staff.
QUALIFYING BY PLACE
Prior to the beginning of the qualifying year the National Senior Games Association Board of Directors specifies the number of places that will qualify. The number of qualifying places is not the same for all events; for example, the 2021 qualifying year (qualifying for the 2022 summer National Senior Games) in most events the top four places qualify. But in tennis only the top three places qualify; in golf only the first place qualifies; in triathlon and hammer all finishers qualify.
Some states require athletes to qualify at a local or regional game in order to participate in their state games. The state games qualifying rules may differ from the national rules. For more information, contact your state qualifying site.
QUALIFYING BY MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARD (MPS)
Minimum performance standards have been established for many of the individual events where the performance can be measured by time, distance, or score. These minimum performance standards are recalculated after every summer National Senior Games. An athlete does not have to meet both the placement and MPS in order to qualify—it is one or the other.
Sports which have minimum performance standards are: Archery, Golf, Race Walk, Road Race, Swimming, and Track and Field. In the sports it's possible to have many qualifiers. If the top 10 participants all meet the minimum standard all 10 qualify. The MPSs are recalculated after each National Game by the NSGA staff and board. These calculations follow an established formula.
QUALIFYING BY QUALIFYING DOWN
State games have the option to be open or closed. A closed state does not allow athletes who are not residents of the state to participate in their games.
Open states allow out-of-state participants (OOS) and the qualifying down rule applies to these states. The NSGA sport rules specify that an out-of-state athlete cannot displace an in-state athlete from a qualifying place. In applying this rule if an out-of-state athlete places in a qualifying spot then an in-state athlete can be moved up to a qualifying place.
In doubles events where one player is in-state and one is out-of-state the team is considered an out-of-state team.
For basketball, softball and volleyball the team captain must specify the team’s home state.
Closed states define an in-state resident in different ways. One state may consider people who live in a neighboring state but work in their state and in-state resident for senior games. One state established rules that anyone who ever lived or worked in the state would be allowed to participate in the state games.
Wish they did indoor distance of 20 at the senior games. Some of us "older" folks don't have the pull strength for 60 ,50, and 40 yards.
When I was at NM for 2019 Senior Nationals there were several people from 85 to 93+ years of age I believe that were shooting & if you can hit 20 yards would say should be able to reach 60 yards. Would say the walking would be harder than the shooting.
If you don't give it a try you will never know.
If you don't give it a try you will never know.
Deb Z. In the stick bow days I did tons of Field (to 80 yds) & target (to 60 yds) with 38#s mostly. When I shot the Iowa Games this past summer
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I was on a target with 3 teens (2 girls & a boy). The girls were shooting 32# & 34# compounds & did "very" well. No problems at 60 yds. Stick bow kids were doing great too.
Hey John, hope you have your bow all tuned up & ready to go for the next shoot, shame having bow trouble after having to drive almost 2 hours & only get to shoot a few arrows. Was still enjoyable talking with you again. Take care & have a Great Christmas!
Skip-It IS & I'm sticking my "old" backup in from now on. I come off Q tomorrow. Got Covid. both shots & booster & still got it. Very mild syptoms a couple days (scratchy throat) & that was it.. I guess I shoulb be immune for sure now.
Starting to wonder about all the Covid shots as now have heard of several others that have had shots & still got the Covid. Glad to hear you are doing well & almost out of Q! Are you going to Demoines for the New Years eve shoot? I am thinking on it but have not made up mine as of yet. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
I'm up in the air on DesMoines. I want to but wife is having some health problems. I'm over the Covid. Never had any problems & wife tested negative 3 times so that was good. I've had shots, booster & now Covid. I guess I'm good for anything now. Wife, a Nurse said lots of Covid again & Vaxed are among many of them.. Guess out Health leaders got it wrong..
What if your home state has a "Championship Tourney" but you didn't participate.... But you shot in another state and won.... Would that shooter be eligible to participate in these games?
I was in OK for my day job and missed the Pennsylvania Championships. I had my bow with me, so I joined the Oklahoma State Archery Association so I could compete in their games.... and won.
(My plaque arrived yesterday)
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I was in OK for my day job and missed the Pennsylvania Championships. I had my bow with me, so I joined the Oklahoma State Archery Association so I could compete in their games.... and won.
(My plaque arrived yesterday)
Back in 2014 I missed the WI. qualifier so went to MN. & won 1st. place in my age division so that made me eligibility for the 2015 Nationals in MN & placed 5 in the 70/74 class.
You are qualified for the NSGA Nationals without having participated in a qualifier … just based on your age. [For this iteration only]
ADJUSTED QUALIFICATION, POSTPONEMENT & EXTENDED QUALIFICATION PERIOD (revised January 13, 2021)
Adjustments to the qualification process for the 2022 National Senior Games have been made in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
ADJUSTED QUALIFICATION
• If a state qualifying senior games was ABLE to conduct Games or specific sports/events in 2020, the qualification standards for the sports/events as specified in the 2022 NSGA Rulebook will determine qualifiers. In addition athletes from that state’s senior games who qualified for the 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque, NM will also qualify in the respective sports/events for the National Senior Games in 2022 (i.e., qualifiers from 2018 respective sports/events from that state’s senior games).
• If a state qualifying senior games was UNABLE to conduct Games or specific sports/events in 2020, athletes from that state’s senior games who qualified for the 2017 National Senior Games in Birmingham, AL and/or 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque, NM will qualify in the respective sports/events for the 2022 National Senior Games (i.e., qualifiers from 2016 and/or 2018 respective sports/events from that state’s senior games).
CHANGE IN TEAM ROSTER ADDITIONS
• Due to the adjusted qualification process for 2022 the number of roster additions will be waived. CHANGE IN POWER WALK QUALIFICATION
• Power Walk will continue as an Open Sport for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Qualification will not be required for Power Walk.
CHANGE IN OPEN SPORTS ENTRY LIMITS
ADJUSTED REGISTRATION
• For qualified athletes a Priority Registration Period will be offered which will be followed by an Open Registration Period.
• The Open Registration Period will accommodate athletes age 50+ as of December 31, 2021 unable to attend or qualify at a state senior games in 2020 or 2021.
• The number of registrants may be limited for certain sports/events and registration could reach capacity at any point during
• You may register for an unlimited number of OPEN SPORTS: Beach Volleyball, Cornhole, Powerwalk, Recumbent Cycling Time Trials, Soccer and Triathlon Relay. It is your responsibility to make sure the sports you enter won’t cause scheduling conflicts. Refunds are not provided for time conflicts due to overlapping events. NSGA and the LOC will not accommodate individual scheduling requests. (revised 08/23/2021)
the Priority Registration Period or the Open Registration Period.
ADJUSTED QUALIFICATION, POSTPONEMENT & EXTENDED QUALIFICATION PERIOD (revised January 13, 2021)
Adjustments to the qualification process for the 2022 National Senior Games have been made in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
ADJUSTED QUALIFICATION
• If a state qualifying senior games was ABLE to conduct Games or specific sports/events in 2020, the qualification standards for the sports/events as specified in the 2022 NSGA Rulebook will determine qualifiers. In addition athletes from that state’s senior games who qualified for the 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque, NM will also qualify in the respective sports/events for the National Senior Games in 2022 (i.e., qualifiers from 2018 respective sports/events from that state’s senior games).
• If a state qualifying senior games was UNABLE to conduct Games or specific sports/events in 2020, athletes from that state’s senior games who qualified for the 2017 National Senior Games in Birmingham, AL and/or 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque, NM will qualify in the respective sports/events for the 2022 National Senior Games (i.e., qualifiers from 2016 and/or 2018 respective sports/events from that state’s senior games).
CHANGE IN TEAM ROSTER ADDITIONS
• Due to the adjusted qualification process for 2022 the number of roster additions will be waived. CHANGE IN POWER WALK QUALIFICATION
• Power Walk will continue as an Open Sport for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Qualification will not be required for Power Walk.
CHANGE IN OPEN SPORTS ENTRY LIMITS
ADJUSTED REGISTRATION
• For qualified athletes a Priority Registration Period will be offered which will be followed by an Open Registration Period.
• The Open Registration Period will accommodate athletes age 50+ as of December 31, 2021 unable to attend or qualify at a state senior games in 2020 or 2021.
• The number of registrants may be limited for certain sports/events and registration could reach capacity at any point during
• You may register for an unlimited number of OPEN SPORTS: Beach Volleyball, Cornhole, Powerwalk, Recumbent Cycling Time Trials, Soccer and Triathlon Relay. It is your responsibility to make sure the sports you enter won’t cause scheduling conflicts. Refunds are not provided for time conflicts due to overlapping events. NSGA and the LOC will not accommodate individual scheduling requests. (revised 08/23/2021)
the Priority Registration Period or the Open Registration Period.
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