Pasadena Senior Games 2024
We hope you enjoyed the annual Pasadena Senior Games that took place June-July 2024. We’re excited to carry on this tradition of excellence, good sportsmanship, and opportunity that was founded by Cynthia Rosedale in 1993. Events take place primarily in the Pasadena area. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded in 5-year age categories for each event.
Are you new to Senior Games? Welcome! Pasadena Senior Games are open to all adults 50+, and we love having first-time competitors. You do not need to be an elite athlete to compete at the Pasadena Senior Games, but you may be competing alongside elite and experienced athletes. For the safety of all, and out of respect for your fellow athletes, it is expected that every participant is familiar with the accepted rules of their chosen sport(s).
Questions? Contact the Senior Games office at
Be a volunteer! We always need volunteers to help produce the Games, both in the office and at each event. Contact Renee Uriarte at
A note on the National Senior Games:
2024 is the qualifying year for the 2025 National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa, July 24-August 4, 2025. Qualification rules vary from sport to sport, but in most cases the top 4 finishers in each age/gender category qualify to register for Nationals.
Qualifying Competitions
California has designated two state qualifying competitions for each Nationals sport – one held in Southern California, and one in Northern California.
Pasadena will host qualifying competitions for:
- Archery
- Cycling
- Race Walk
- Road Race
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Track & Field
San Diego Senior Games will host qualifying competitions for:
- All Team Sports
- Bowling
- Golf
- Pickleball
This information is subject to change. If looking to qualify for Nationals, please make sure that the registration explicitly states that the competition is a “National Senior Games qualifier.”
Northern California will split their qualifying competitions between the Bay Area Senior Games in the spring and the Encore Games in the fall. Information as available will be posted at https://californiaseniorgames.org/
