Creating Unforgettable Senior Moments

FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 9, 2024

2024 Polk Senior Games Special Awards

Best of Age 50-54 Women: Brigitte Imperato
Best of Age 50-54 Men: Benjamin Buchanan
Best of Age 55-59 Women: Jodie Brown
Best of Age 55-59 Men: Jeff Slaten
Best of Age 60-64 Women: Janet Lamoureux
Best of Age 60-64 Men: Bill Holcomb
Best of Age 65-69 Women: Linda Bradley
Best of Age 65-69 Men: Steve Pepe
Best of Age 70-74 Women: Julie Palas
Best of Age 70-74 Men: Ian Larrier
Best of Age 75-79 Women: Geraldine Fabb
Best of Age 75-79 Men: Robin Wickman
Best of Age 80-84 Women: tie – Carolyn Bolander, Marty Barlow-Beighley
Best of Age 80-84 Men: Leslie Bennett
Best of Age 85-89 Women: Martha Jenkins
Best of Age 85-89 Men: Gordon Wilson
Best of Age 90-94 Women: tie – Shirley Carnahan, Carol Nenno
Best of Age 90-94 Men: Bill Janssen
Best of Age 95-99 Women: Ethel Lehmann
Best of Age 95-99 Men: Earl Teskey

Outstanding Competitors:
Women – Janet Lamoureux
Men – Gordon Wilson

Outstanding Volunteers:
Jim Turner – Board Member, Event Manager, and wherever needed for the good of the Games;
Pickleball Volunteers – Directed by Volunteer Coordinator Kathy Burch, Event Manager Gene Burch and Assistant Event Manager Oler “Goody” Goodlett

Outstanding Event Managers:
Janice Ferris, Bocce
Mark Williams, Chess

Most Represented Senior Communities:
1-200 lots Oak Hammock Retirement Community, Bartow
200+ lots, Highland Fairways, Lakeland

Stretch Awards: Remarkable Records – Leslie Bennett, 5 records in 5 Track events; Peggy Peck 5 records in 5 Field Events; Steve Oliva, 6 records in 6 Swimming events; Linda Fulton, 6 records in 6 Swimming events; Thomas Gompf, 7 records in 7 Swimming events; Ethel Lehmann, 12 records in 5 Track events and 7 Field Events.

Oldest Competitor: Margie Harman, age 97

COMPETITIVE SPORTS AND GAMES FOR MEN & WOMEN 50 AND OVER

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