Frequently Ask Questions



1. Do you have to be a Detroit resident to compete in the Detroit Senior Olympics? 2. What will happen if I do not arrive 10 minutes prior to start of the event? 3. What is Open Relay? 4. What is the penalty for Hustle Dance? 5. Can I compete if I am not 50 years old? 6. If I am a spectator do I receive a t-shirt when I register? 7. What strokes are part of the Swim Individual Medley Relay? 8. How many events am I allowed to register to compete in? 9. Can I register online? 10. What is the difference between race walk and walk? 11. Are there levels for Pickelball? 12. Why is there an additional charge for some events like bowling? 13. Will Racquets, paddles and bats be provided by the Detroit Senior Olympics organizers? 14. If I do not participate in the Detroit Senior Olympics after registering, will I be issued a refund? 15. If I did not participate in the Detroit Senior Olympics after registering and I have not picked up my registration packet can I still do so? 16. If I did not pick up my registration packet will it be mailed? 17. If I am a Medal recipient but do not attend the award banquet, will my medal(s) be mailed? 18. Can I pick up another participant’s packet? 19. What are the bordering cities to Detroit? 20. Can I purchase just a T-Shirt or an additional T-Shirt?