FAQ
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Here is your at-a-glance guide to some of the most commonly asked questions.
Q. Do You Have an Age Requirement?
YES! All our events are open to adults ages 50 and better, and many of the sports welcome those ages 40-plus. Check the sport(s) page for details.
Q. I Don't Live in Nevada. Can I Still Participate?
YES! We welcome adults ages 40 and better from around the U.S. and the world.
Q. I'm in My 40s. Could I Qualify for the 2027 National Senior Games?
No. The National Senior Games is only open to adults ages 50 and better.
BUT by participating in the Silver State Games, you'll get a head start in your training and preparation for when you're eligible for the National Senior Games.
Plus you'll will see how you fare against others in your age group so come join us!
Q. I'm 56 years old. If I place in the top 4 of my sport, do I qualify for the next National Senior
It depends. Go to the National Senior Games Association's How To Qualify page for an overview and then follow the links to the NSG Official Rulebook and the NSG Minimum Performance Standards.
Q. How Do I Sign Up for My Sport at Silver State Games?
Registration for our annual competitions opens on/about April 1 of each year.
Each sport has a differing sign-up deadline, usually 10 to 14 days ahead of the scheduled competition. See your sport's web page for details.
Q. Can I Sign Up for More Than One Sport?
ABSOLUTELY! Just make sure the schedules of your desired sports or events don't conflict (example 2 sports on the same day with same start times).
Q. When Do You Host Your Events?
The majority of our events take place in September and October. A few may be held outside that time frame due to venue availability and other factors.
We post our schedule as event details are finalized after January 1. Our complete schedule is usually set by mid-March. Check the home page of our website for the complete list of sports and their competition dates.
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Q. Do You Have a Host Hotel or Special Room Rates?
Because of the amazing variety of places to stay, play, dine, and explore here in Southern Nevada, we created a travel resource web page to help you plan you time here in Las Vegas.
Go to our TRAVEL INFO page that will help you connect with the various state and regional tourism and transportation agencies.
Still Have a Question?
If your question isn't listed above, then
- Call and leave a message at 702-242-1590 or
- Email us at SilverStateGamesNV @ outlook.com
Because we're a volunteer-run nonprofit, please allow us up to 48 or 72-hours to reply (especially when it's during our Fall Games!).