Who We Are

Founded in 1988, Granite State Senior Games (GSSG) is a not-for-profit (501c-3) all volunteer sports and fitness organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Granite State Senior Games are NH's premier multi-sport event for the 50 and better population. GSSG started out in the Lakes Region of NH but moved its central location to Manchester in 2001. GSSG, Inc. is the only organization in the State of New Hampshire to qualify Senior Athletes in the National Senior Games.

 

Newly Elected Board to Lead NH GSSG

GSSG Executive Board

 

Charles Houser named "Chairman Emeritus"

Charles Houser

Registration Notes

23rd Granite State Senior Games - Scheduled 2010 - Dates TBD

22nd Granite State Senior Games - Concluded May 2, 2009 - July 26, 2009

NOTE: The 2009 Granite State Senior Games concluded with the completion of the Track & Field Events on July 26. Photo's and Results of the Track & Field Events have been posted. Congratulations to all athletes. Those who competed in the 2009 National Senior Games in San Fransico brought home: 4 Gold Medals, 7 Silver Medals, 4 Bronze Medals, 6- 4th Place Ribbons, 7- 5th Place Ribbons, 6- 6th Place Ribbons, 5- 7th Place Ribbons and 4- 8th Place Ribbons. For more details about the accolades, click on Press Releases. 2010 Information - The 2010 Games are scheduled for August 1 to August 29.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of GSSG is to promote, organize & effectively develop physical challenges, as they relate to the 50+ population of the State of New Hampshire, undertake related activities benefiting the well being of senior adults as appropriate, and focusing on the development of active & healthy lifestyles. The mission is accomplished by encouraging fitness and by providing athletic competition in a variety of sports, clinics and creative pursuits.

 

What We Do

GSSG holds annual State Games for athletes of all abilities, usually in August and over a one month period. There are 16 different competitive sports with over 50 events held at various venues in a central location.