Michigan Senior Olympics is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 38th Annual Summer Games
taking place August 11-20, 2017 throughout Oakland and Macomb Counties! Over 1,000 athletes will come from all over
Michigan to complete.
Michigan Senior Olympics is a non-profit organization that promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports
competitions and health, fitness, and wellness programs for active individuals 50 years and older. The Olympic Games
take place every summer and winter and our vision is to provide all individuals 50 years plus with programs to enjoy
healthy and active lifestyles.
Events include: Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Bocce Ball, Bowling, Cycling, Dancesport, Disc Golf, Golf,
Pickleball, Powerlifting, 5K & 10K, Racewalk, Racquetball, Shuffleboard, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis,
Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball, and Free Throw/3pt Contest. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place
Friday, August 11th at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills from 6pm-8pm, bring your family and come join us for this free
event that includes the torch arrival ceremony, music, FREE food, free Kona Ice, and entertainment!
Save the Date for these great Michigan Senior Olympics events:
– Golf Scramble Fundraiser (All ages welcome) – Friday, June 23 at Bruce Hills Golf Course
– Mary Boes 5K Run/Walk – Saturday, June 24 at the Older Persons’ Commission (OPC)
– USPBL at Jimmy Johns Field – Saturday, June 25 (call 248-608-0252 for tickets)
– DanceSport Competition – Sunday, August 6 at Royal Park Hotel
– Opening Ceremony (Free event, Open to the community)- Friday, August 11from 6-8pm at Bloomer Park
in Rochester Hills
– Celebration of Athletes Dinner – Thursday, August 17 at Steiny’s Restaurant
– Summer Games – August 11-20
– Pub Crawl – Saturday, September 23 starting at 1pm (Downtown Rochester)
MSO is in need of volunteers to help at the upcoming Summer Games. We have many volunteer opportunities
available including working check-in tables, scorekeeping, and directing athletes where to go on the courses.
All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. There are also sponsorship opportunities that can be customized to best
suit your needs. Current major sponsors include; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Bellbrook Senior Community,
Oakland County Parks, Home Instead Senior Care, Stonecrest Senior Living, Heartland – Oakland, Waltonwood
Senior Living, and the Older Persons’ Commission. If interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities call
248-608-0252 or email info@michiganseniorolympics.org
The deadline to register for the summer games is Friday, July 21, 2017 so don’t miss your chance to compete.
Visit www.michiganseniorolympics.org or call 248-608-0252 to sign up now!
Becky Ridky
Executive Director
Michigan Senior Olympics
650 Letica Drive
Rochester, MI 48307
OFFICE: (248) 608-0252
FAX: (248) 656-3153
EMAIL: info@michiganseniorolympics.org
WEBSITE: www.michiganseniorolympics.org
Upcoming Events
2017 Summer Games – August 11-20, 2017
2017 National Games – June 2-15, 2017 (Birmingham, Alabama)
