2026 Polk Senior Games Special Awards
Best of Age 50-54 Women: Brigitte Imperato
Best of Age 50-54 Men: Paul Schwada
Best of Age 55-59 Women: Amy Haddad
Best of Age 55-59 Men: Todd Brittain
Best of Age 60-64 Women: Janet Lamoureux
Best of Age 60-64 Men: Jeffrey Baker
Best of Age 65-69 Women: Lisa Myers
Best of Age 65-69 Men: Steve Pepe
Best of Age 70-74 Women: Julie Palas
Best of Age 70-74 Men: Peter Gebert
Best of Age 75-79 Women: Rhonda Fosser
Best of Age 75-79 Men: Jack Nelson
Best of Age 80-84 Women: Angela 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: Mary Wilson
Best of Age 90-94 Men: Gordon Wilson
Best of Age 95-99 Women: Shirley Perkins
Best of Age 95-99 Men: Dick Cheney
Outstanding Competitors: Women – Janet Lamoureux Men – Todd Brittain
Stretch Awards: Hal Abrams, age 72 – 300 Games in Bowling Singles; Nancye Blair Black and Joe Scott – Outstanding technical expertise and dedication to advancing digital solutions
Oldest Competitor: Joan (Margie) Harman – 99 years
Most Represented Communities: 1-200 lots – tie – Lakeside Ranch, Winter Haven, Fort Meade Mobile Home Park 200+ lots – Highland Fairways, Lakeland
Outstanding Event Managers: Carol Badley – Bridge Cathy Badley – Pepper
Nancye Thornberry Outstanding Volunteer Award: Helen Borgwardt; Mary and Frank Brooks
FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 14, 2026
COMPETITIVE SPORTS & GAMES FOR MEN & WOMEN 50 & OVER
Now offering online registration! Click the button below to register online.
Registration Opens: Friday, January 2, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
Paper Registration Deadline: Friday, February 6, 5:00 PM ET
Online Registration Deadline: Friday, February 6, 11:59 PM ET
You may request a hard copy of the 2026 Registration and Rule Book
by calling (863) 533-0055 or emailing polkseniorgames50@gmail.com.
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