SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 – SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025

Congratulations to 2025 Polk Senior Games Special Award Winners

Best of Age 50-54 Women: Yolimar Bolivar
Best of Age 50-54 Men: Brian Richards
Best of Age 55-59 Women: Denise Overlock
Best of Age 55-59 Men: Steve Todd
Best of Age 60-64 Women: Janet Lamoureux
Best of Age 60-64 Men: Viatcheslav Oulianov
Best of Age 65-69 Women: Linda Bradley
Best of Age 65-69 Men: Steve Pepe
Best of Age 70-74 Women: Julie Palas
Best of Age 70-74 Men: Ian Larrier
Best of Age 75-79 Women: Cecelia Lawrey
Best of Age 75-79 Men: Bruce Kane
Best of Age 80-84 Women: Angie Phillips
Best of Age 80-84 Men: Robin Wickman
Best of Age 85-89 Women: Betty Harstad
Best of Age 85-89 Men: John Wardner
Best of Age 90-94 Women: Shirley Carnahan
Best of Age 90-94 Men: Gordon Wilson
Best of Age 95-99 Women: Gloria Smith
Best of Age 95-99 Men: Dick Cheney

Outstanding Competitors:
Women - Linda Bradley
Men - Robin Wickman

Stretch Awards:
Perfect Score in Skeet Shooting - Chuck Rossetter 50
What a Catch in Fishing Quantity - Jim Binnion 51, Jeff Slaten 49

Oldest Competitor: Joan (Margie) Harman - 98 years

Most Represented Communities:
1-200 lots - Lakeside Ranch, Winter Haven
200+ lots - Highland Fairways, Lakeland

Outstanding Event Managers:
John Syversen - Rifle Shooting
Ken Keding - Horseshoes
Gene Burch - Pickleball

Nancye Thornberry Outstanding Volunteer Award:
Denise Overlock - Medical Volunteer and Above and Beyond
Polk County Parks and Recreation Volunteers - Field Events/Punt Pass Kick and Road Race/Walking
Publix Super Markets Volunteers - Basketball Shooting, Fishing, Field Events/Punt Pass Kick, Road Race/Walking, and Swimming

COMPETITIVE SPORTS AND GAMES FOR MEN & WOMEN 50 AND OVER

POLK SENIOR GAMES THEME SONG
Polk Senior Games, a great way to have fun.
Polk Senior Games, a great way to stay young.
We’re going for the gold in our golden years,
Winners all the way, hooray for
Polk Senior Games, come on out and play.

We’ve got lots of wonderful games and sports,
Friendly competition and so much more.
So what are you waiting for?

Polk Senior Games, a great way to have fun.
Polk Senior Games, a great way to stay young.
We’re going for the gold in our golden years.
Winners all the way, hooray for
Polk Senior Games, come on out and play.
Come on out and play.

Music and Lyrics by Lisa Palas and Deena Wilbur