Organizers for the Tennessee Senior Olympics announced the state finals are on hold, pending approval to host their events. On June 3, WATE Channel 6 News reported an increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in information released by the Tennessee Department of Health. Read the email, dated June 4, 2020, edited for space: "State Finals Update - … [Read more...] about 2020 Tennessee Senior Olympics Placed On Hold
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2020 Idaho Senior Games Canceled
The continuing uncertainty around the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has prompted the cancellation of yet another state senior games. Mike Thornton, state coordinator for the Idaho State Games, made the announcement on Saturday, May 23, 2020 in an email to athletes, shown here in its entirety: "It is my unwelcome duty to inform everyone that our board has found it necessary … [Read more...] about 2020 Idaho Senior Games Canceled
Nevada Senior Games On Track for Fall Events, Keeping Eye on COVID-19
Nevada is into its first full week of a “Phase 1” state-wide re-opening of a limited number of businesses. According to the Nevada Independent, Gov. Steve Sisolak said initial signs look promising. State and local officials are continuing to closely monitor various health indicators. Organizers of the Nevada Senior Games are also keenly watching the situation as they … [Read more...] about Nevada Senior Games On Track for Fall Events, Keeping Eye on COVID-19
NSGA Releases Adjusted Qualification Process for 2021 National Senior Games
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is upending American society, impacting the health and finances of individuals and their families, and jeopardizing the opportunities for senior games athletes to try to qualify for the 2021 National Senior Games. To date, nearly half of all state senior games organizers have canceled or postponed their multisport competitions for women and … [Read more...] about NSGA Releases Adjusted Qualification Process for 2021 National Senior Games
Hoping for COVID-19 Solutions and the Resumption of Races, Events, Life
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — As policymakers, elected officials and healthcare professionals across the United States and around the world wrestle with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the rest of us are at a minimum practicing social distancing and wearing face coverings in public. A significant number of families have suffered the loss of loved ones (like I have), while others are … [Read more...] about Hoping for COVID-19 Solutions and the Resumption of Races, Events, Life