Registration Begins Monday, July 22, for the games that promote physical and mental fitness for adults aged 50 and older each year
Exercise is great for the body and mind and is particularly important as we age. The Active Life Games, organized by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, help promote physical and mental fitness through an Olympics-style competition that attracts hundreds of adults age 50 and older each year.
Registration begins Monday, July 22, for the 2024 Active Life Games, which began in the 1980s and offers a variety of contests for all skill and fitness levels. This year's Active Life Games will be held Sept. 30 - Oct. 11, with events ranging from track and field to shuffleboard to pickleball to billiards and horseshoes. There will also be a basketball shootout, and lawn bowling will be part of the competition.
Individual competitions are held over two weeks at a variety of locations throughout Hillsborough County, and the Active Life Games closing ceremonies will be at University Area Community Complex.
Registration continues through Sept. 20. Cost is $25 for one event or $30 for unlimited events, which includes a T-shirt and goodie bag. There is an additional $30 charge for those participating in the golf competition, which includes a cart.
In addition to being a lot of fun and a great way to stay in shape, the Games serve as a regional qualifier for the Florida Senior Games.
The complete schedule of events can be found at HCFL.Gov/Activelife.