Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
As in previous years, the highest enrollment is in pickleball.
The Visalia Senior Games are now the Visalia Games, with competitions open to more age groups.
"The additional generations will not impact senior competitions," said City of Visalia Recreation Supervisor Holly Ellis before registration even opened. "The Visalia Games will continue to honor the legacy of the Visalia Senior Games by keeping dedicated senior age divisions. "
Ellis was right. There were already 91 registrants ages 50 and older as of Feb. 13.
"Currently, participants are registered across 143 events," she said. "Our highest enrollment to date is in pickleball, which continues to be extremely popular.
"Younger participants will simply compete within their own age groups, allowing seniors to continue enjoying competitive play against peers," she explained. "The number of events available to seniors will be the same as those available to younger participants."
The senior divisions will continue in ten-year increments (50–59, 60–69, 70–79, etc.), preserving the familiar structure for athletes 50 and over, according to Ellis.
"Primarily, seniors will compete in their own age divisions," she said. "However, based on participation numbers in each sport/event, seniors may have the option to compete alongside younger divisions when their own division does not have enough competitors to run a meaningful event."
The 2026 Visalia Games will have a different schedule than the 2025 Senior Games.
The schedule includes the Golf Challenge (for those 18+) on Thursday, April 16; the Fishing Derby (50+) on Friday, April 17; Pickleball (50+) on April 18-19; Track & Field (35+) on Saturday, April 18; and Table Tennis (18+) on Sunday, April 19.
For information about how to register, volunteer or become a sponsor, call (559) 713-4365 or email recreation@visalia.city.
"From reeling in the big catch to fast-paced rallies at the table tennis table, from high-energy action on the court to pushing your limits on the track; there's nonstop excitement waiting at the Visalia Games," Ellis said. "We encourage everyone to jump in, bring their competitive spirit, and register to be part of the action."
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