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REGISTRATION • 2026
Registration Information
Date: June 6, 2026
Goal: This tournament is a qualifier for the 2027 National Senior Games being held in Tulsa, OK.
Location: Evanston Township High School, Evanston IL
Time: Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Deadline to register: May 20, 2026
Registration Process for Teams 40-49
Teams in this age category will NOT register through the IL Senior Olympics office.
Download and complete the roster form. Instructions are on the form. You can submit roster and payment electronically or via snail mail.
Registration Process for Teams 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Download and complete this fillable PDF with team roster.
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Only one (1) Roster will be accepted per team.
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The deadline for completed registrations is May 20th.
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To submit electronically, please scan the QR code for payment and email roster form to: ilseniorgames@ssoci.org
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For mail-in registrations, please send roster form and check payable to IL Senior Games to:
Illinois Senior Games
701 West Mason St
Springfield, IL 62702
Age Brackets: Men's and women's teams in age brackets
40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+:
Schedule: Will be determined after registration deadline
Cost per team: $150
Number of Teams
The tournament is open to 8 teams per age category. Be sure to register early to assure a spot in the tournament.
Player Age Requirements
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A player must be the age under which the team is registered in 2026. Example: a player must be age 40 by December 31, 2026 to play on a 40-49 team. 55 to play on a 55-59 team, etc.
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Players can play down but cannot play up. For example, an age 55 player can play down on a 50-54 team but cannot play up on a 60-64 team.
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Players should bring proof of age to the tournament should verification be necessary.
Number of teams
A player can only participate on one (1) team.
Team Volunteers
If we do not have enough volunteers to keep the time and the score, we will schedule teams to work on courts when they aren't playing. You agree to this assignment when you sign up for the tournament. Thanks for your willingness to help out if necessary.
Number of Players on Roster
Team rosters for age categories 50+ can include up to 10 players. A non-playing coach is allowed. Players do not have to be present at the tournament in order to qualify. However, their information must be complete and accurate on the registration form. Medals will NOT BE AWARDED to players who are on the roster but are not playing in the tournament.
Team rosters for age category 40-49 can include up to 6 players
Waiver Forms
Each player must sign two Waiver Forms (one for City of Evanston and one for Illinois Senior Games) prior to playing. Please allow extra time at the Registration table for this to happen. The signed waiver is a requirement in order to participate in Hoops for the Ages. Waivers will be sent to captains in advance of the tournament should you want to complete them in advance.
2027 Basketball and Basketball Skills Rules
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