Cutler Bay opens free senior games
Registration is now open for the 12th annual event, which features eleven sports and is free for all participants.
By Aiko Brooks ·
The Town of Cutler Bay has opened registration for its 12th annual Senior Games, an event scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The one-day competition is part of the town’s Active Adults program and serves as a preparatory step for the Florida Senior Games. While the event is local in scope, the town is actively encouraging participation from residents in neighboring municipalities.
The games follow an Olympic style format and are open to adults who are 50 years of age or older. Participants can compete in a wide range of athletic categories, which includes basketball shooting, billiards, bowling, corn hole, and horseshoes. Other disciplines listed for the event are pickleball, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and track and field. The schedule runs throughout the entire day, allowing athletes to enter multiple categories.
Events coordinator Paola Perez stated that there is no cost to enter the competition. She emphasized that the town wants to welcome athletes from outside Cutler Bay to take part in the day’s activities. "Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create great memories and show off your skills," Perez said. She noted that many people have participated in past iterations of the event, creating a consistent community for older adult athletes in the area.
Interested athletes can sign up by sending an email directly to Paola Perez at pperez@cutlerbay-fl.gov. This email address is the primary point of contact for individual registration. For those looking to support the event as vendors or sponsors, the town has designated a separate contact. Maria Herrera-Mendoza handles these inquiries and can be reached at mherrera-mendoza@cutlerbay-fl.gov or by phone at 786-459-7389.
The 12th annual gathering marks another year of this specific program within the town. The inclusion of both traditional lawn games and competitive sports like swimming and tennis reflects the multi-category nature of the day. By keeping the entry fee at zero dollars, the town removes a common barrier for residents who might otherwise hesitate to compete. The open invitation to other municipalities expands the field of participants beyond the town's borders.
