Parks and Recreation
Senior Sports
Senior Softball
This unique program is designed specifically for players ages 40 years and up. It is administered by the Henderson Sports Group in conjunction with the City of Henderson. All leagues are doubleheaders. For additional information, contact Henderson Sports Group at (702) 837-0216 or (702) 683-7700.
Participation
| 40+, 50+, and 55+ leagues | $60 per player |
| Co-rec league | $60 per Player |
City of Henderson Senior Fitness and Sports
This Web page is dedicated to show those senior-friendly fitness and sports activities that are available and where to find them. The Henderson Senior Fitness and Sports Committee is interested in your feedback, suggestions and ideas. Please use this feedback link to give us your opinions. One of our highest priorities is to listen to the Henderson-based senior community.
Pickleball
Pickleball, the sport with a funny name, is an excellent way to stay in shape. It is a tennis-like sport played on a smaller court using a whiffle-type ball. It produces less pounding on the joints and is often favored by tennis players with tennis elbow problem. Pickleball for seniors is played on a drop-in basis at the Downtown Recreation Center
from 9:00-11:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 2:30-4:45 pm on Sunday afternoons. Beginners are always welcome and balls and paddles are provided.
Paddle Tennis
Paddle tennis is played on a drop-in basis weekdays from 7:30-10:30 am at the Henderson Multigenerational Center.
Table Tennis
Table tennis is a very senior-friendly sport. It helps improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Table tennis can be enjoyed at many levels from the beginner to the advanced player. It is also a fun way to get a great aerobic workout.
Downtown Recreation Center Table Tennis
Table tennis basics classes are offered from 9:30-11:00 am on Mondays and are free of charge. Advanced table tennis classes are
offered from 10:00-11:30 am on Wednesdays. Open table tennis play is available from 5:00-8:45 pm on Fridays. Check the City's leisure guide,
Henderson Happenings,
or call the Downtown Recreation Center for dates and any other questions.
Valley View Recreation Center Table Tennis
Table tennis basics classes are available from 9:30-11:30 am to noon on Fridays and are free of charge. Intermediate and advanced table tennis classes are
offered from 11:00 am-12:30 pm on Fridays and are also free. Check the City's leisure guide, Henderson Happenings,
or call Valley View Recreation Center for dates and any other questions.
Henderson Senior Games
These games provide an opportunity for seniors to compete in the sport of their
choice. Games include bowling, golf, fitness, table tennis, tennis, pickleball, power lifting, swimming, and track events.
More information about the 2009 games.
Nevada Senior Olympic Games
Nine different cities in Nevada offer Senior Olympic Games at different times of the year. Las Vegas is the only location where senior athletes can qualify for the biannual National Senior Games. As an example, the Las Vegas 2006 Nevada Senior Olympic Games competitions included archery, badminton, basketball, basketball skills, bocce, bowling, cycling, dance, fitness, golf (18 and 36 holes), golf skills, horseshoes, paddle tennis,
pickleball, pistol shoot, pool 9-ball, power lifting, racewalk, road race, roller skating, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track
and field, triathlon, volleyball and walkathon. Please visit www.nevadaseniorolympics.com for additional information.
2007 Summer National Senior Games
It is estimated that over 12,000 senior athletes competed in 18 sports. Please visit www.2007seniorgames.com for additional information. To participate in the National Senior Games, one must receive either a gold or silver medal in a qualifying location such as Las Vegas in an event that is also held at the National
Games.
Huntsman World Senior Games
Seniors from over 25 countries attend this event every year. The scheduled sports include basketball, basketball shoot, bowling, bridge, cowboy action shooting, cycling, golf, golf skills, horseshoes, lawn bowling, mountain biking, Pickleball, racewalking, racquetball, road races, softball, square dance, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, triathlon, and volleyball. Please visit www.seniorgames.net for additional information.
Suggested Reading for Fitness-minded Seniors
Strength Training Past 50 by Wayne L. Westcott & Thomas Baechle - ISBN 0-88011-716-8 available from www.humankinetics.com or by calling 1-800-747-4457
The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair by Marilyn Moffat, PT, PhD, FAPTA and Steve Vickery - ISBN 0-8050-5571-1 available from www.Amazon.com
Exercise for Older Adults by The American Council on Exercise - ISBN - 0-88011-942-X available from www.humankinetics.com or by calling 1-800-747-4457