Senior Games
Cobb County Senior Games is an annual event started in 1991 by Marietta Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with Cobb Senior Services, Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Smyrna Parks and Recreation, Brunswick Cedar Creek Lanes and Wellstar Health Place.
Adults age 50 or older are eligible to participate. Registrations for the Cobb County Senior Games begin the second week in February and are accepted until April 1.
Funding for the program is provided by the city of Marietta, as well as sponsorships from the community.
2009 Event Results
Registration Form
Volunteer Sign Up Form
Purpose
The Cobb County Senior Games were started primarily as a celebration of "May is Older Americans Month," with events scheduled in late April and the first two weeks in May.
The purpose of the Games is to provide adults 50 and older an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports competitions, meet new people, learn new leisure skills, and become more aware of recreational opportunities available to them. Many of our athletes have become tough competitors in the Georgia Golden Games and have continued on to national competition.
With the graying of the baby boomers, we are planning and preparing for the continued growth and development for our program. The senior population is getting "younger," healthier and more active. We are happy to be at the forefront of that trend!
Events
Events offered during the Senior Games include track and field, tennis, golf, swimming, billiards, bowling, bocce ball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, basketball free throw, checkers, clock golf, Frisbee and football throw, table tennis, and fishing. The program is kicked off with an Opening Ceremony Luncheon with entertainment. The grand finale is an Awards Picnic with barbecue and all the trimmings. The events take place at variety of locations throughout Cobb County.
Awards
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in men's and women's divisions. In golf, a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place are awarded for Calloway System and low gross in men's and women's divisions.
Sponsorship Information
Sponsorships are available to businesses and organizations who are interested in the senior adult population of Cobb County.
Sponsors will be recognized in all appropriate publicity, event programs, and on the next year's registration form. Sponsors will be classified as platinum, golden, silver, and bronze, based on the level of contribution.
Platinum Sponsors
$1,000
Logo will appear on the back of the T-shirt
Golden Sponsors
$500 to $1,000
Logo will appear on the back of the T-shirt
Silver Sponsors
$250 to $500
Bronze sponsors
$100 to $250
Contributors
under $100
Additional visibility can be achieved by posters and banners at individual events, hosting a special activity, such as health screening, blood pressure checks, etc., or providing wellness or sports and exercise related information, or imprinted promotional favors.