About the Games

The Martin County Senior Games is an annual sporting event open to adults age 50 and older. Participants compete in a variety of sporting events across five-year age brackets.

Events take place at multiple venues throughout Martin County and are open to athletes from across Florida. The top five finishers in each age group qualify for the Florida Senior Games.

The Games promote physical fitness, social wellness, and lifelong recreation opportunities for seniors, supporting Martin County Parks and Recreation’s goal of providing recreational opportunities for all ages.

2026 Senior Games Registration

  • Registration Opens: July 6, 2026

  • Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026, at 2 p.m. (or when participant limits are reached)

  • Register Online: Select an event below to view event details and register.

  • In-Person Registration: Log Cabin Senior Center, 2369 NE Dixie Hwy, Jensen Beach. M-F, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mail-in registrations are not accepted.

Location

Langford Park Tennis Courts
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Schedule

Singles: 

Friday, October 16, 2026

  • Check-In: 8 a.m. 
  • Start Time: 9 a.m.

Doubles / Mixed Doubles:

Saturday, October 17, 2026

  • Check-In: 8 a.m.
  • Start Time: 9 a.m.

Cost

$20 per event

Registration

Register for Tennis Singles

Register for Tennis Doubles

Register for Tennis Mixed Doubles

Entry Regulations

  • Partners must be named on the registration form.
  • There is an individual fee for each event.
  • Players must provide their own racket.
  • All matches will be conducted according to United States Tennis Association (USTA) rules.

Format

  • Players will be contacted prior to competition with match information.
  • Brackets will be formed based on skill ranking and the number of participants in each age bracket.

Location

Jensen Beach High School
2875 NW Golden Rod Road
Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Date

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Cost

$20 per event

Registration

Register for Track & Field Events

See registration information for individual events.

Schedule

Track Events:

  • Check-In: 8 a.m.
  • Start Time: 9 a.m.

Events include: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m Dash, 800m Walk, Mile Dash, Mile Walk.

Field Events:

  • Check-In: 12 p.m.
  • Start Time: 1 p.m.

Events include: Shotput, Discus, Long Jump, Standing Broad Jump, Baseball Throw, Football Throw, Softball Throw.

Entry Regulations

  • There is an individual fee for each event.
  • Participants must provide their own equipment.

Format

  • All track and field events are governed by USA Track & Field (USATF) rules.
  • Track events are timed finals.
  • Field events allow four attempts.
  • Throwing implements will not be provided.

1500-Meter

Location

Jensen Beach High School
2875 NW Golden Rod Road
Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Date

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Schedule

  • Check-In: 8 a.m.
  • Start Time: 9 a.m.

Cost

$20

Registration

Register for Race Walk

Entry Regulations

  • An individual event fee applies.

Format

  • Events are governed by USA Track & Field (USATF) rules.
  • Race walks are timed finals.

Location

Sailfish Sands Golf Course
2000 SE St. Lucie Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996

Date

Monday, October 19, 2026

Schedule

  • Check-In: 7 a.m.
  • Start Time: 8 a.m.

Cost

  • Martin County Resident: $44.95
  • Non-Resident: $54.95

Registration

Register for Golf - Resident

Register for Golf - Non-Resident

Entry Regulations

  • There is an individual fee associated with this event.
  • Golfers must provide their own equipment.

Format

  • The event will be an 18-hole stroke play competition.
  • Medaling will be based on the score from 18 holes.
  • Handicaps will not be used.
  • A maximum score will be utilized for all tournament rounds for both men and women. A player’s maximum score for each hole shall be related to par and set at triple bogey.
  • This event will be conducted in accordance with United States Golf Association (USGA) rules, except as modified.
  • Local rules will also be in effect.
  • Caddies are not permitted.
  • Rangefinders of any type are permitted.
  • In the event of a tie between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, the USGA tie-breaking procedure of matching scorecards will be implemented. The player with the best score on the last nine holes will win the higher medal. If players have the same score for the last 9 holes, the last 6 holes will be compared, then 3 holes, and then finally the 18th hole.

Events Offered

  • Singles
  • Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles

Location

Log Cabin Senior Center
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL

Date

Monday, October 19, 2026

Schedule

  • Check-In/Warm-Up: 3 p.m.
  • Start Time: 4 p.m.

Cost

$20

Registration

Register for Cornhole

Entry Regulations

  • Partners must be named on the registration form.
  • There is an individual fee for each event.
  • Equipment will be provided.

Format

  • Players will be contacted prior to competition with match information.
  • Brackets will be formed based on skill ranking and number of participants in each age division.

List of Events

  • Backstroke 25yd, 50yd, 100yd, 200yd
  • Breaststroke 25yd, 50yd, 100yd, 200yd
  • Butterfly 25yd, 50yd, 100yd, 200yd
  • Freestyle 25yd, 50yd, 100yd, 200yd
  • Sidestroke 25yd, 50yd, 100yd, 200yd 
  • Individual Medley (IM) 100yd, 200yd, 400yd

Location

Sailfish Splash Waterpark
931 SE Ruhnke Street
Stuart, FL 34994

Date

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Schedule

  • Check-In/Warm-Up: 8:30 a.m.
  • Start Time: 9:30 a.m.

Cost

$20

Registration

Register for Swimming Events

Entry Regulations

  • Swimmers may enter a maximum of six individual events.
  • Swimmers must provide their own equipment.

Format

  • All swimming events will be timed finals.
  • Warm-up time will be available
  • Events will be held in the competition pool set for short course (25yd).

Rules

  • Competition will be conducted in accordance with United States Masters Swimming (USMS) rules.
  • Starts: The forward start may be taken from the starting blocks, the pool deck or a push from the wall. The Backstroke start is taken from the wall. A false start will result in disqualification.
  • Turns: The Breaststroke and Butterfly turns must be done with both hands touching the wall simultaneously. The Backstroke and Freestyle events require some part of the body to touch the wall.
  • Backstroke: There are no rules pertaining to arm or leg movements. The swimmer is allowed to turn over on his/her stomach during the turn prior to touching the wall.
  • Breaststroke: Appropriate stroke is required. After the start and after each turn, at any time prior to the first breaststroke kick, a single butterfly (dolphin) kick is permitted, following which, all movements of the legs shall be simultaneous and in the same horizontal plane without alternating movement.
  • Butterfly: The appropriate stroke is required. The breaststroke or whip kick may be used exclusively or interchangeably with the dolphin kick while doing the butterfly stroke at any time during the race.
  • Freestyle: Swimmers must touch the wall at each turn and at the finish. Any stroke may be used, and swimmers may switch strokes whenever they wish, except that in an individual medley event, freestyle means any stroke other than butterfly, breaststroke or backstroke.
  • Medley: The order of strokes in the Individual Medley is Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle. Rules for individual strokes govern strokes and turns.

Free Throw, Spot Shooting, Timed Shooting

Location

Stuart Middle School Gymnasium
575 SE Georgia Avenue
Stuart, FL

Date

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Schedule

  • Check-In/Warm-Up: 5 p.m.
  • Start Time: 6 p.m.

Cost

$20

Registration

Register for Basketball Shooting

Format

Each event will be contested and awarded separately.

Competition order:

  1. Free Throw Shooting
  2. Spot Shooting
  3. Timed Shooting

Balls will be provided for participant convenience. 

Participants may also use their own ball if it meets NCAA ball requirements and specifications.

  • Free Throw Shooting: 
    • The contestant will attempt three rounds of ten shots each from the free-throw line.
    • Each basket made is worth one point. 
    • The total of all three rounds will determine the contestant's final score.
    • The ball will be rebounded for the shooter.
    • Tiebreaker will consist of one additional round with five shots from the free throw line for each participant that is tied. If there is still a tie, the rounds will continue through the third round where two medals will be awarded for that place.
  • Spot Field Goal Shooting:
    • The contestant will attempt three rounds of five shots (one shot from each spot per round).
    • One shot will be taken from each of the five designated spots around the basket. The spots shall be as follows:
      • Baseline shot 5.5 feet from the end line and 10 feet from each side of the basket.
      • Near the top corner of the free throw line on each side of the basket. For men, 4 feet from the foul line extended on each side. For women, 2 feet from the foul line and 2 feet towards the basket from the free throw line.
      • Top of the key. For men, a 2-foot line will be placed at the top of the key parallel to the free throw line and 19 feet from the front rim of the basket. For women, a 2-foot line will be placed at the free throw line.
    • Each basket made is worth one point.
    • The total from all three rounds will determine the contestant's final score.
    • The ball will be rebounded for the shooter.
    • Tiebreaker will consist of one additional round with five shots from every designated spot for each participant that is tied. If there is still a tie, the rounds will continue until the third round, where two medals will be awarded for that place.
  • Timed Field Goal Shooting:
    • The contestant will be allowed three rounds of one minute each. The contestant will begin shooting when the timekeeper calls “start.”
    • The contestant can shoot from any of the indicated spots at any time during the round, with the exception that consecutive shots may not be taken from the “A” spot.
    • Each basket will be worth one to five points based on the level of difficulty. The spots and point values are as follows:
      • “A”-spot (1 point) – Spot located directly under basket. A spot will not be marked for this shot. This shot is a lay-up or any shot from inside the foul lane.
      • “B”-spots (2 points) – Baseline shot 5.5-feet from the end line and 10-feet from each side of the basket. The contestant may not step over the line until the ball has been released.
      • “C”-spots (3 points) – Near the top corner of the free throw line on each side of the basket. For men, 4 feet from the foul line extended on each side. For women, 2 feet from the foul line and 2 feet towards the basket from the free throw line (13 feet from the front rim of the basket). The contestant may not step over the line until the ball has been released.
      • “D”-spot (5 points) – Top of the key for men, free throw line for women. A 2-foot line will be placed at the top of the key parallel to the free throw line and 19 feet from the front rim of the basket for men. For women, a 2-foot line will be placed at the free throw line. The contestant may not step over the line until the ball has been released.
    • Contestants attempting a shot from all six spots will earn a five-point bonus for that round. The bonus can be earned for each round.
    • Contestants must rebound their own shots.
    • The combined score for all three rounds will determine the final score.
    • A tiebreaker will consist of one additional round for 30 seconds for each participant that is tied. If there is still a tie, the rounds will continue until the third round, where two medals will be awarded for that place.

Singles / Doubles / Mixed Doubles / Teams

Location

Jensen Beach Bowl
2303 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Date

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Schedule

  • Check-In: 12:30 p.m.
  • Start Time: 1 p.m.

Cost

$25

Registration

Register for Bowling

Entry Regulations

  • Partners must be named on the registration form.
  • There is an individual fee for each event.

Format

  • Bowling times and lane assignments will be provided on the day of the event.

Doubles / Mixed Doubles

Location

Halpatiokee Regional Park Pickleball Courts
8303 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997

Schedule

  • Mixed Doubles: Friday, October 23, 2026
  • Men's & Women's Doubles: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Check-In: 7:30 a.m.

Start Time: 8 a.m.

Cost

  • $65 registration fee (includes one event)
  • $15 second event
  • $5 non-refundable PickleballTournaments.com platform fee

Registration

Register for Pickleball

Entry Regulations

  • Partners must be named on the registration form.
  • There is an individual fee for each event.

Rules & Information

The sections below provide important information about eligibility, age divisions, awards, qualification requirements, and event policies.

  • Each event requires an entry fee.
  • Registration is completed separately for each event and each participant.
  • Fees vary by event. See individual event details for specific costs.
  • Entry fees are refundable only if an event is canceled.
  • Participant substitutions and registration transfers are not permitted.
  • All participants must complete their own registration.
  • Registration ends October 15 at 2 p.m. To guarantee a T-shirt and preferred size, registration must be completed by October 1, 2026.

The Martin County Senior Games are open to amateur athletes age 50 and older as of December 31, 2026.

Residency is not required.

Competition age divisions are:

  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70-74
  • 75-79
  • 80-84
  • 85-89
  • 90-94
  • 95-99
  • 100+

For singles competitions, age division is based on the athlete's age as of December 31, 2026.

For doubles and mixed doubles competitions, age division is based on the younger player's age as of December 31, 2026.

Please Note: On occasion, older individual(s) may be grouped in a lower age division so that they may compete. If this individual receives a medal in a lower age group, provisions will be made to medal the next place finisher in the appropriate age group.

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in each age division for each event.

If you are unable to stay after your event or do not receive your medal onsite, medals may be picked up the following week at:

Senior Log Cabin at Langford Park
2369 NE Dixie Hwy
Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Athletes finishing first through fifth place in their age division will qualify for the Florida Senior Games.

The 2026 Florida Senior Games will take place: 

December 5-13, 2026
Florida's Sports Coast
Pasco County, Florida

Qualifying athletes will receive registration information after completion of the Martin County Senior Games. The 2026 Florida Senior Games is a qualifier for the 2027 National Senior Games, to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma June 30 – July 11, 2027.

The Martin County Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other circumstances that would make the event non-viable. If Martin County PRD cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund. Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date. In the case of inclement weather and the cancellation of an event, it will be posted on the Martin County PRD website at martin.fl.us/SeniorGames and on the Martin County PRD social media page @MyMCParks on Facebook.

Requests for cancellations or event transfers must be made at least five (5) days before the event’s scheduled start date, in writing and emailed to MCSeniorGames@martin.fl.us. One event transfer per participant is permitted, subject to availability. Refund or transfer requests made less than five (5) days before the event’s scheduled start date will not be eligible for refunds or event transfers. *Pickleball has a separate Refund/Cancellation/Transfer policy. See Pickleball event details for more information.

Please Note: Failure to attend, arriving late, leaving early, or being dismissed from a registered event will be considered a forfeiture of materials supplied, and all fees paid, and are not eligible for a refund. Registration or payment transfers from participant to participant are not permitted. All individuals MUST register separately and individually.

Volunteer Opportunities

Become a Senior Games Volunteer 

We’re recruiting enthusiastic volunteers to support this year’s Senior Games. Roles include event setup, athlete check‑in, scorekeeping, timers, and more. No experience required; just a positive attitude and a willingness to help. View the Senior Games Volunteer Opportunities. If you have questions, call (772) 221-1430 or email VolunteerParks@martin.fl.us.

Contact Us

For any additional questions about the Martin County Senior Games, please contact us via email at MCSeniorGames@martin.fl.us or call Martin County Parks and Recreation at (772) 221-1418.

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