Let
the 2025 Senior Games and SilverArts Begin
In Davidson County, Senior Games and SilverArts is an exciting sports and arts festival exclusively for men and women
who are residents of Davidson County and are 50 and better in age. It features events in over 20 different sports and five
creative/literary and performing art categories. Davidson County Senior Games is sanctioned by North Carolina Senior Games,
Inc.
The 2025 local games will be held April
15 – May 22 and has something for everyone. The athletic portion of the competition includes: Basketball Shoot, Bocce,
Bowling, Checkers, Croquet, Track and Field events (softball/football throws, long jumps, discus, shotput, and running), Golf,
Horseshoes, Pickleball, Race Walking, Silverstriders Fun Walk, Mini Golf, Spin Casting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Soccer Kick,
and Corn Hole. The SilverArts portion includes Literary (essays, poetry, etc.), Visual (photography, painting, etc.), Heritage
(woodworking, crocheting, etc.) and the Performing Arts (dance, musical, comedy/drama), all of which are showcased at the
annual Follies Show, this year held on Thursday, May 1 at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center in Lexington. A Showcase will be
held on Monday, April 28, at the Senior Services Lexington location to showcase the SilverArts entries. Athletes compete in
eleven age divisions for men and women: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99 and 100+. A $14.00
entry fee includes unlimited events (golf, mini golf, and bowling have additional fees), an invitation to the opening and
closing ceremony banquets, a T-shirt, and a goody bag.
Special thanks to the Davidson County, Thomasville and Lexington Parks and Recreation Departments who, along with
Senior Services, have presented the local games since 1989. The games have grown from 25 athletes/artists to over 260. Cooperative
efforts have enabled athletes and artists to continue their dedication to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
This event would not be possible without the financial support
of organizations in the community. This year’s Senior Games sponsors are Brookstone Retirement Center, Humana, Wellcare,
and Civic Federal Credit Union.
Entry information
and applications are available at the Davidson County, Lexington and Thomasville Recreation Departments, the Senior Centers
in Thomasville and Lexington, Thomasville, and Lexington YMCA. Applications may be submitted online at https://torch.ncseniorgames.org
Entry deadline is March 17. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information on Senior Games, call Brooke Adams at (336) 474-2755.
