Detroit Senior Olympics

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL DETROIT SENIOR OLYMPICS!

 

The Detroit Senior Olympics started in 1984. There are games for every skill level as well as entertainment for those who choose to sit on the sideline as spectators. The competition is open to Detroit residents as well as residents of its bordering cities. Detroit Senior Olympics is a three day event occurring Monday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 12th. Competing seniors may also go on to compete at the state and national level.

Registration Now - May 12, 2024

Person ages 50 & older are welcome to compete!

(Individuals age 49 must turn  50 by December 31, 2024 to compete)

Participant Fees

  • Athlete $25
  • Athlete (on-site) $30
  • Spectators $5

Athletes may register for up to 6 events.

If athletes want to participate in these activities, there are additional fees

  • Bowling +$20
  • Golf (Rider) +$20
  • Golf (Walker) +$15
  • Pickleball +$10

T-Shirts (Additional / Non-Athlete) $12

Award Dinner Dance $25 (July 24, 2024)

 

Schedule of Events

Individual Events

  • 8-Ball Billiards
  • Arts & Craft (Crochet/Knit, Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Jewelry Making, Quilting, Sewing)
  • Baking (breads/rolls, pies/tarts, cookies/scones, cakes/brownies)
  • Basketball Free Throw
  • Bowling
  • Chess
  • Cornhole
  • Frisbee Toss
  • Golf
  • Horseshoes
  • Softball Hit
  • Softball Throw
  • Swim (Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle, Individual, Medley, Swim Walk)
  • Track ( 50 Meter Dash, 400 Meter Run, 1500 Meter Race Walk, 1500 Meter Walk)

 

Teams & Pairs Events

  • 3-on-3 Basketball *
  • Bounce Volleyball *
  • Pickleball (pairs)
  • Dance-Sport (Chicago Step Couples, Club Ballroom Couples, Hustle Team)
  • Bid Whist (pairs)
  • Pinochle (Pairs)
  • Swim Medley* ( Co-ed Team Relay: 2 Male; 2 Female)
  • Table Tournament :(8 Ball Billiards, Bid Whist, Chess, Pinochle)

* Team Sport

 

Event Locations

  • Golf : Rogue Park Golf Course 11701 Burt Road
  • Pickleball: Rouge Park, 21415 Plymouth
  • Bowling: Garden Bowl, 4140 Woodward Ave
  • All other events: Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd
    Adam Butzel Recreation Complex 10500 Lyndon
  • Awards Dinner Dance: Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers