4 days of sport and social activity
Open to out of State participants
Do not have to qualify to participate in the state competition
26 Sports, including team and individual sports
Recreation and competitive athletics
The only South Carolina Sanctioned event for the National Senior Games Association
Host city - Florence SC
When: |
May 16, 2018 - May 19,2018 |
Where: |
Francis Marion University in Florence SC |
Who: |
Open to anyone who is 50 years old and older. Competition is offered for men and women in 5 year age increments from 50-54 to 100 and over. |
What: |
The State Games showcase teams as well as individual elite and recreational sports from active events such as Basketball, Swimming, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis, Cycling, Pickleball, and Triathlon to less strenuous skill events like Bowling, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Table Tennis, Badminton, Archery and Bocce. Non-Ambulatory sports include, Shuffleboard, Bowling, and Horseshoes. |
Entertainment: |
In addition to the sporting events and educational sessions, there is also a Cookout, Dinner and Dance, Celebration of Athletes, Health Fair and Screenings, Bingo, Fitness and Education Classes and more. The socialization aspect of the State Games is a critical component of the longevity and success of the SCSSC. |