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If you are interested in learning more about the events or to assist with preparations for the National Veterans Golden Games, follow the links below. The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the organizations listed here.

SPORT	GOVERNING BODY
AIR PISTOL	USA Shooting
AIR RIFLE	USA Shooting
BADMINTON	USA Badminton
BASKETBALL	National Collegiate Athletic Association
BOCCIA	USA Boccia
BOWLING	United States Bowling Congress American Wheelchair Bowling Association American Blind Bowlers Association
CORNHOLE	American Cornhole Association
CYCLING	USA Cycling
DISC GOLF	Professional Disc Golf Association
GOLF	United States Golf Association
HORSESHOES	National Horseshoe Pitchers Association
NINE BALL	Billiard Congress of America
PICKELBALL	USA Pickleball Association
POWER WALKING	United States Power Walking Association
SHUFFLEBOARD	National Shuffleboard Association
SWIMMING	United States Masters Swimming, Inc.
TABLE TENNIS	International Table Tennis Federation
TRACK & FIELD	USA Track & Field

 

Sponsorship Information:

We invite you to be a part of this exciting national event by becoming an individual or corporate/organizational sponsor. Committed financial, in-kind and volunteer support through our local and national sponsorships are essential in providing a memorable experience for those Veterans participating in the Games. Information on how to become a sponsor for the 2022 NVGAG may be found in the Sponsorship Packet HERE.

Annual National Sponsor:

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS)

VCS is proud to be a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a self-sustaining entity, VCS provides merchandise and services to Veterans enrolled in VA’s Health Care System, their families, caregivers, VA employees, volunteers and visitors. We are honored to “give back” to the VA through many programs established for the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes. Revenues generated from VCS are used to support a variety of Veteran programs.

Health & Wellness Expo:

The annual National Veterans Golden Age Games Health & Wellness Expo promotes our motto of “Fitness for Life” to approximately 800 senior American Veterans and many VA clinicians who attend the Games. The Expo enhances the athlete experience and provides you with an interactive opportunity to feature a sampling of various demonstrations, displays and products that can help our senior Veterans maintain their active lifestyles.

Volunteers donating their time and talents are essential to the success of the National Veterans Golden Age Games. We typically need the support to fulfill approximately 1,000 various volunteer shifts throughout the week of the Games. Information on volunteer registration for the 2022 NVGAG in Sioux Falls will be provided after the new year. Please continue to check this website for updates. To be added to the mailing list for interested volunteers, please send an email to NVGAGVolunteers@va.gov.

 

 

2021 National Veterans Golden Age Games at Home

During Older Americans Month, nearly 500 Veterans 55 years of age and older participated in a series of sport challenges and competitions allowing them to continue in the spirit of the NVGAG and show their athleticism “at Home!” With their energy and passion for “Fitness for Life,” Veterans proved they will keep going the distance to a healthy and active lifestyle.

Veterans competed in nine medaled events, including air rifle, basketball free throw, disc golf, cycling (5k and 20k), powerwalk, bowling, and track and field.

Here’s Air Force and OEF/OIF Veteran Dennis Linn, representing VA Black Hills Health Care System, going all out in the discus competition.