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2021 National Qualifying Information
Qualifying Statement for the
2021 National Senior Games presented by Humana
This is an unprecedented situation for the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) that required a one-time adjustment for the 2021 National Senior Games.
NSGA has established a registration process which includes a Priority Registration Period for qualified athletes followed by an Open Registration Period.
Qualification for Priority Registration Period
·
If the TN Senior Olympics
is
ABLE
to conduct Games or specific sports/events in 2020, the qualification standards for the sports/events as specified in the 2021 NSGA Rulebook will determine qualifiers.
In addition, athletes
from
the 2018 TN Senior Olympics State Finals who
qualified
for
the 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque, NM will also qualify in the respective sports/events
for the National Senior Games in 2021 (i.e., qualifiers
from
2018 respective sports/events from that state’s senior games).
·
If the TN Senior Olympics is
UNABLE
to conduct Games or specific sports/events in 2020, athletes
from
the TN Senior Olympics State Finals who
qualified
for
the 2017 National Senior Games in Birmingham, AL
and/or
2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque, NM will qualify in the respective sports/events for the 2021 National Senior Games (i.e., qualifiers
from
2016 and/or 2018 respective sports/events
from
the TN Senior Olympics State Finals.
• The number of registrants may be limited for certain sports.
Open Registration Period
·
An Open Registration period will also be offered to accommodate athletes age 50+, who were unable to attend or qualify at a state senior games in 2020.
·
The number of registrants may be limited for certain sports.
Change in Power Walk Qualification
• Power Walk will continue as an Open Sport for the 2021 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Qualification will not be required for Power Walk.
NSGA reserves the right to make further adjustments to National Senior Games qualification and registration.
Questions? Contact the NSGA at:
Phone: (727) 475 1187