The Polk Senior Games Board of Directors regretfully announces the 2021 Polk Senior Games have been cancelled. The decision was made because of the safety concerns and the many unknowns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The event was scheduled for February 27 – March 15, 2021. The annual Games involve nearly 2,500 senior competitors at multiple events over 16 days so it’s a big event with lots of people. We don’t want to encourage that kind of gathering of the vulnerable population while the virus is still a threat. There are also over 700 volunteers, with the majority of them seniors, who would have to begin now to plan, prepare and register entrants. We want everyone to be safe.
Polk Senior Games has been a tradition since 1992. The Games in 2021 would have been the 29th anniversary so it is really disappointing we had to cancel, but with your continued participation and support we will be working toward returning in 2022.
We look forward to seeing all of you when we can get back together safely to the events we love. We send best wishes for you to be safe and well.
You can contact us by emailing polkseniorgames50@gmail.com or leaving a message at 863-533-0055.
WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THESE SPONSORS WHO HAVE PLEDGED TO SUPPORT POLK SENIOR GAMES THROUGH THE “OFF” YEAR
Publix Super Markets Charities
The James W. Sikes Family
CPS Investment Advisors
Humana + BestValue Healthcare
CarePlus Health Plans
Frank and Mary Brooks
Kathy Benn
Better Living for Seniors
Pat and Bob Bazley
Dick Cheney
Grace Page
Nancye Thornberry Family
Frank and Sandy Collins
Ron and Lois Shultz
Janey and Larry Powell
Polk County ElderCare Guide
Senior Helpers
Good Shepherd Hospice
Carol Gandolfo
Winter Haven Dermatology
Mark Williams