AISG
Alaska International Senior Games
Alaska International Senior Games, formed in 2003, is a member of the National Senior Games.
Offering seniors a platform to join in friendly athletic competitions and to participate in as many of the ~20 sports as they choose:
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Archery
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Basketball
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Bocce
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Bowling
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Cycling
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Disk Golf
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Golf
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Horseshoes
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Ice Hockey
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Indoor Shooting
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Mini Golf
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Pickleball
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Racquetball
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Road Race
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Swimming
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Table Tennis
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Tennis
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Track & Field
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Trap Shooting
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Triathalon
In August of 2017, we had the opportunity to photograph the 10-day trek of games.
And we're here to tell you that these folks give the term 'Seniors' new meaning!
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While all athletes must be over the age of 50
-- and some can even be found who have crested the honourable age of 100(!) --
many could likely out-run / out-hoop / out-strike / out-swim... the average 21st Century teen!
This senior, at the age of 92, gracefully executed a flip turn in the swim competition!
Yes--we said ninety-two years old !
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Seniors gather from all over Alaska, Canada, Hawaii and the Lower 48.
Many return year after year to enjoy friendly competition,
often amongst many different sports & regardless of athletic level.
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Whether sights were focused on a target, a pin, a goal or a basket,
tremendous talent permeated the games.
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Athletes leave having made new friends, enjoyed good laughter & looking forward
to the next year's 10-day celebration.
But fear not! Newcomers are treated with open arms! So come join the fun!
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Game on!...Alaska!