HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES TO FORGO 2020 SEASON

For the first time in 34 years, The Huntsman World Senior Games is taking a “timeout.” Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, organizers have decided to forgo this year’s Games for the health and safety of all concerned. CEO Kyle Case said,  “We held out as long as we could, but after careful analysis of all the data, we’ve decided that we need to pull back due to safety concerns of COVID-19 for all involved.”

In 2019 over 11,000 athletes from thirty countries and all fifty states filled the streets of St. George for two weeks in October. Volunteers, local businesses and community partners worked together to provide a world-class experience for participants. “Our mission has always been to foster worldwide peace, health and friendship,” said Case. “This year we just saw no way to move forward while ensuring the health and safety of our athletes, volunteers, sponsors and community.”

The Huntsman World Senior Games staff is heartbroken about those who have suffered loss of loved ones and businesses due to the pandemic. “These athletes are like my extended family,” said Bonnie Kabey, long-time volunteer, participant and staff member of the Games. “It will be extremely sad not to be able to greet and hug those that have come over the years.” In 2020, over 500 participants would have been recognized for 15 or more years of attendance, including 15 who have come to the Games for over 30 years.

“We have faced our share of obstacles over the years,” said Kyle Case. “We plan to meet this challenge with persistence, patience and dedication.” Moving forward, the Huntsman World Senior Games is adding opportunities for continued community and world-wide involvement via its virtual competitions, website activities and weekly podcast “The Active Life.”https://seniorgames.net/radio.

"This is by no means the end of the game," added Case. "It's just a timeout."