Residents of Florida’s Heartland have participated in the Heartland Games through South Florida State College (SFSC) since 2000. Although the Games have been postponed for 2022, they will return in 2023 and will be held in partnership with the Highlands County Family YMCA.
The Heartland Games are open to men and women 50 years and older to compete against others of the same gender and age group. Some of the activities available to competitors are bowling, pickle ball, tennis, swimming, golf, cycling, table tennis, shuffleboard, Mah Jong, Euchre, and Bridge. The Games are sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and serve as qualifying events for the Florida Senior Games for residents of DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and surrounding counties. The Heartland Games promote physical fitness, good health, and a competitive spirit among those seniors who live active lifestyles and inspire those who may not.
For more information about Heartland Games, call the Highlands County Family YMCA at 863-382-9622 or email michaelb@highlandsymca.org.
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