Q: What are the classifications for the National Veterans Golden Age Games? A: All age classifications will be determined by the athlete’s age as of December 31st of the competition year. There are eight (8) age classifications: 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+. Athletes will compete by male or female in the following events: adaptive cycling (At Home), badminton singles, bowling, blind disc golf, cornhole, cycling (At Home), field, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, powerwalk, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis and track.
Athletes will compete in an open competition in the following events: air pistol, air rifle, badminton doubles, boccia, and billiards (8 ball).
Ambulatory athletes will have a separate division in the following events: air pistol, air rifle, badminton, basketball, boccia, bowling, cornhole, cycling, field, golf, horseshoes, billiards (8 ball), pickleball, powerwalk, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis and track. Wheelchair athletes will have a separate division in the following events: adaptive cycling, basketball free throw, boccia, bowling, cornhole, horseshoes, billiards (8 ball), shuffleboard, swimming, and table tennis. Athletes in this division may also register for air pistol and air rifle but will compete with Veteran athletes in the ambulatory division. Wheelchair division award medals will not be given for air pistol and air rifle. Visually impaired athletes will have a separate division in the following events: air rifle, basketball free throw, boccia, bowling, blind disc golf, cornhole, golf, horseshoes, and shuffleboard. Athletes in this division may also register for powerwalk and swimming but will compete with Veteran athletes in the ambulatory division. Visually Impaired division award medals will not be given for powerwalk and swimming competitions.
Athletes may only register for and compete in ONE division during the competition.
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