WHAT WE DO

To promote healthy lifestyles through exercise, athletic competition, and social connections for adults in every stage of life.
Our primary emphasis is within the state of Nevada, but we welcome adults and "active agers" from out of state and around the world to participate in our events.

1979: Seventeen participants competed in six events, sponsored by the Catholic Community Services and held at Paradise Park.
1980: Pat Dillingham, a former U.S. Olympic figure skater, Gene Hardlicka, Roger Hall, and Mary Liveratti founded the Nevada Senior Games (NVSG). University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) staff members brought the Games to the campus for the first Nevada Senior Olympic Games, a one-day spring event.
1985: NVSG incorporated
1985: NVSG's Gene Hardlicka and representatives from 33 other state games gathered in Orlando, Florida for the formation of the National Senior Games Association.
1987: The first National Senior Games took place in St. Louis. Legendary comedian Bob Hope served as Master of Ceremonies at the closing ceremonies.

By lowering the age requirement for many of our sports, we can now showcase the importance of active aging through healthy living and fitness to more people.
Continue offering new and traditional sports and events that motivate, inspire, and engage adults of varying ages to live more actively and healthfully.
We invite you to join us as a participant, volunteer, or sponsor so to spread the joy of this lifestyle!