Participants should register according to their ages as of 12/31/08

50-54-55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99

Events will be conducted by age group
(Except when it is necessary to combine for competition)

The age group for doubles teams and 3-on-3 basketball teams will be determined by the youngest player.  All team members must submit an individual entry form and entry fee.

A confirmation will be sent to you after your entry is received.  
Allow 2-4 weeks for processing.

A list of hotels will be provided with the confirmation of entry.  You may also call 1-800-652-9435 for information.  Please ensure availability, we suggest  you make your reservations early.

Participants must check in at the Nebraska Senior Games Headquarters (Chamber of Commerce 1007 2nd Ave.) Prior to participation.  

A commemorative T-shirt, goodie bag, schedule, map and other important information will be provided at check-in.

Participants should be at their event venue 15 minutes prior to the starting time as listed on the schedule.  Please note that some events including tennis and golf will have staggered starting times.

Participants are allowed and encouraged to enter more than one event, but do so at their own risk as schedule changes cannot be made to accommodate sports that occur simultaneously.  Please plan accordingly.

In the event of inclement weather or unusual / extenuating circumstances, Senior Game officials reserve the right change the format of the competition, postpone events, or cancel.  Refunds will not be given due to weather.

Refunds will only be granted if requested prior to July 30, 2008.

Medals will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age category at the event venue.

The Nebraska Senior Games are "Open" to out-of-state residents.

Competition must take place to determine an award winner.  If there is only one individual entered in an age group, that athlete must enter and completed the event in order to receive a medal.  That athlete will be placed in the closest age category to compete with, but not against, those athletes.

This year is a "qualifying year" for the National Senior Games.

The 2008 Nebraska Senior Games in Kearney is a NSGA qualifying site for the National Senior Games to be held in San Francisco Bay Area in 2009