DATE
Saturday, March 28, 2026
TIME
Check-in: begins at 8:30 am (Athletes must check-in 30 min before their 1st event)
1st event: 9:30 am
EVENTS
Track: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 Meter
Field: Discus, High Jump, Javelin, Long Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put, Triple Jump
LOCATION
Opelika High School
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
DETAILED SCHEDULE
TBA
(Estimated event times will be posted after registration is closed.)
FORMAT
1. For field events, if there are more than 12 athletes in any age division, a qualifying round may be held.
2. For track events, the number of heats will be determined based on the number of entries.
SPORT RULES
1. This meet will be conducted in accordance with USA Track & Field rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please visit the USATF website www.usatf.org or contact: USA Track & Field, 132 East Washington St., Suite 800, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 261-0500
2. Following are the weights of the various implements to be used for each gender and age division:
3. The competitors must not wear clothing that could impede the view of the judge.
4. Athletes shall be permitted to use their own implements, provided they have been certified by the Track & Field Official. Athletes who wish to use their own implements shall agree to all certification procedures including but not limited to marking, impounding, etc.
5. Athletes must provide their own vaulting poles.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Anyone age 50+ by December 31, 2026.
2. Age division is determined by one’s age as of December 31, 2026.
ASO MEDALS
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for each style within each age division.
NSGA QUALIFYING
All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners or athletes meeting this sport’s NSGA minimum performance standards (see NSGA rule book) in competition at a 2026 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2027 National Senior Games.
DOUBLE MEDALING/QUALIFYING
The Alabama Senior Olympics (ASO) is an open state and welcomes out-of-state participants. Out-of-state athletes are eligible to medal and to qualify for the National Senior Games; however, they do not take a qualifying position or medal away from an Alabama resident.
If an out-of-state participant places in the top three of their division, they will receive the medal earned and any qualifying position in accordance with NSGA rules for each sport. The ASO will then award medals to the top three Alabama athletes and qualify Alabama residents according to NSGA qualifying rules for each sport (see Rule H).
For questions, call 205-607-0504
Special Hotel Rates and Discounts
Follow link and select “Hotels.”
This information proudly provided by Auburn-Opelika Tourism. For further assistance with area hotels or information, please visit aotourism.com or contact Karen Gilmore at karen@aotourism.com or 334.734.2987.
