Welcome to 2026 & Happy New Year
Welcome to the California Senior Games Association (CSGA)—and to an exciting year of training, competition, and community. We wish all athletes, volunteers, coordinators, and supporters a healthy, active, and joyful New Year.
2026 is a qualifying year for the 2027 Summer National Senior Games in Tulsa, and California athletes will have multiple opportunities across the state to compete and qualify.
About the California Senior Games Association (CSGA)
The California Senior Games Association (CSGA) is the official state organization representing California within the National Senior Games Association (NSGA). CSGA supports regional Senior Games, promotes healthy aging through sport, and helps California athletes qualify for national competition.
Our work is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors, regional Games Coordinators, volunteers, and athlete representatives who share a passion for lifelong fitness and friendship through sport.
2026 California Regional Senior Games
California currently offers six regional Senior Games, giving athletes flexibility and access throughout the state. For 2026 qualifying purposes, athletes will be able to qualify in designated sports at the following games
- Bay Area Senior Games
- Pasadena Senior Games
- San Diego Senior Games
- Inland Empire Senior Games
- Encore Senior Games (Bay Area) – “A second chance to qualify”
Athletes may compete in any designated California regional Games for qualification opportunities.
Sports Offered
For a complete list of sports offered across the California Senior Games, please see the official sports chart on this website:
How to Qualify for the National Senior Games
- Athletes must compete in approved California Senior Games events during the qualifying year – 2026.
- Qualification standards and age divisions follow NSGA rules www.nsga.com
- Athletes may qualify in multiple sports and events
Third Annual National Senior Games Week
National Senior Games Week is celebrated nationwide each March to honor senior athletes and active aging. The 2026 dates are March 16-22,2026. In 2025 the CSGA featured a zoom seminar.
Featured Seminar
“Senior Games – Winning Never Grows Old” Recorded: March 20, 2025 – see www.californiaseniorgames.org
This inspiring seminar features three outstanding female senior athletes who shared their experiences, training insights, and motivation:
- Monica Williams – Pickleball
- Danielle Barnea – Swimming
- Elsbeth Padia – Track & Field
The athletes provided wonderful information, inspiration, and encouragement for competitors of all levels. Check them out!
Stay Connected – Share Your Senior Games Journey
We encourage California athletes to:
- Post updates, stories, and photos on the California Senior Games Facebook page
- Upload photos and short videos to our Instagram account
Your stories help inspire others and celebrate the spirit of the Senior Games.
California Regional Games Leadership
Senior Games Coordinators:
- Annie Laskey – Pasadena Senior Games https://www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/activities-events/senior-games
- Helen Mendel – Bay Area Senior Games https://www.bayareaseniorgames.org
- Kirsten Cummings – San Diego Senior Games – https://www.sdseniorgames.org
- La Keisha Jackson – Inland Empire Senior Games – https://www.sanbernardino.gov/400/Inland-Empire-Senior-Games
- Anne Warner Cribbs – Encore Senior Games – https://www.encoregames.org
CSGA Board Members at Large
- Bill Spain – Treasurer
- Brooks Esser – Athlete Representative
- Matthew Quilter – Athlete Representative
Special Salute
CSGA extends a heartfelt thank you to all California Games Coordinators and the CSGA Board of Directors for their leadership, dedication, and service in guiding the Senior Games across our state.
Questions or Suggestions?
We welcome your ideas and questions about sports offered and Senior Games programs.
📞 Please don’t hesitate to call our office at 650.323.9400. When leaving a message, please include: Your name, Your phone number
Looking Ahead
Please keep training, staying in shape, and—most importantly—having fun in 2026.
We look forward to seeing you at the track, pool, course, field, gym, pitch, and court.
Yours in Sport,
Anne Warner Cribbs, OLY
Athletes Oath
In the spirit of the Olympic Ideal, I pledge:
To Abide by the Rules of these Games,
To Respect the Officials that apply them,
To be Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat,
I am proud to be a Senior Games Athlete.
2027 Qualifying Information »
2026 Qualifying Competition Locations »
March 16 to March 22, 2026
National Senior Games Week – National Senior Games Association
