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REGISTER NOW FOR THE 41ST 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 9th through Saturday, June 14th, 2025 Competing seniors may also go on to compete at the state and national level.

Online Registration CLOSED 

(Registration onsite available. T-shirts for onsite registrants not guaranteed)

Person ages 50 & older are welcome to compete!

(Individuals age 49 must turn 50 by December 31, 2025 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, 2025)

 

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 (singles)
  • 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

  • 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament (team)
  • Bounce Volleyball (team)
  • Cornhole (pairs)
  • Pickleball (pairs)
  • Bid Whist (pairs)
  • Pinochle (Pairs)
  • Swim Medley ( Co-ed Team Relay: 2 Male; 2 Female)
  • Table Tournament :(8 Ball Billiards, Bid Whist, Chess, Pinochle)

 

Event Locations

  • Golf : Rogue Park Golf Course 11701 Burt Road
  • Pickleball: Palmer Park Pickleball Courts - Woodward Ave
  • Bowling: Garden Bowl, 4140 Woodward Ave (Near West McNichols)
  • 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

 

 

2025 Detroit Senior Olympics

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