My name is Sheila Tinnion. I am the Office Manager, Marketing and Sponsorship Director for MICHIGAN SENIOR OLYMPICS. MSO ( for short) is a non profit 501(c)(3) focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle by organizing state games, sports competitions, and health, fitness and wellness programs for active individuals age 50 and over.
Every 7 seconds someone in America turns 50, they control 77% of the nation’s assets. 50+ spend $300 billion annually in discretionary income and over $1 trillion per year in products and services. 50+ are responsible for over 50% of vacation travel in our country per year.
MSO is open to all Michigan residents 50 and over who are looking for healthy competition and quality programs. Winter games will be held January 28-Feb 1, 2012 and summer 2012 Games will be held at over 15 locations throughout Oakland County.
Michigan Senior Olympics has come a long way from a handful of people participating in the 1979 games at the Pontiac Silverdome to the 1,100 participants in the 2011 games. Out of the 9,000 seniors who participate inMSO functions, 2,000 athletes participate in winter and summer competitive games. This number has continued to rise each year, along with the number of spectators and supporters attending the events. Michigan Senior Olympics is the only qualifying site in Michigan for the National Senior Games which take place every other year.Michigan is an open state which allows athletes from other states to compete in the Michigan games and qualify to represent their state in the NSGA games.
It is never too late to fulfill your dreams so for those of you who would like to try a sport we encourage you to join MSO. Follow the MSO blog
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