Quad Cities Summer Games 2025

General 2025 Information

Working draft as of 12/10/24

We have a new name!  Quad Cities Summer Games (sponsored by the QC Senior Olympics).

New in 2025

1. Added event “throwing pentathlon” on Friday May 30 – combined event consisting of shot, javelin, weight, hammer, and discus.
2. Track & Field meet on May 31 now welcomes all ages – entering 9th grade and above - separate registration for those 39 and under (40 and over, please use normal Summer Games registration).
3. Added 8th grade and under youth track meet on Friday, May 30 co-sponsored with the Two Rivers YMCA (more details TBD as of 11/14/24).
4. The Summer Games are co-hosted with the Two Rivers YMCA (Moline, IL).

Donations

We are grateful to those able to make a donation. Donations help us keep costs down.

In 2025, there are two opportunities to donate:

1. Donate to the Summer Games as part of the on-line registration through getmeregistered.
2. Donate to one of the outstanding programs at the Two Rivers YMCA by clicking on the “Donate to Two Rivers YMCA” circle on the homepage of the website and going through to the Y’s donation page.  If you choose to donate in this way, please select “Summer Games” from the “Campaigner” drop down menu to track things properly.

Thank you.

See the Schedule tab for a chronological listing and location of all 2025 events.

1. The Summer Games will be conducted over a period of two weeks, May 17 –  May 31, 2025.
2. The Games consist of both sports and non-sports events.
3. The minimum age is 40 years old for all events except the T&F meet which will be HS (9th grade and above. Separate registrations for 40+ years old and 39 and under. The registration fee of $40 admits 40+ entrants into all Summer Games events. The $40 registration fee entitles 39 and under registrants to unlimited T&F events only.
4. Bowling, golf, and billiards require additional venue fees.
5. Either $40 entry fee includes t-shirt, entry into opening/closing ceremonies and picnics and up to 3 earned medals. Earned medals beyond 3 may be purchased for $5 each.
6. Medals will be awarded in 5-year increments.
7. Both partners must be registered for doubles events. Teams compete in the younger partner’s age group.
8. Where necessary/appropriate events will include multiple age groups.
9. The 5k walk/run is offered by Fleet Feet on May 26.
10. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your event.

Registration and deadlines

1. On-line registration is by “Getmeregistered” from the “Registration” tab. Register by May 1, to ensure proper t-shirt sizes.  
2. On-line deadlines are May 14 for pickleball and May 24 for all other events. After May 1, t-shirts may not be available in all sizes.
3. Late/walk-up registration for all events except swimming permitted. Participants will need to sign a waiver and pay $40 by check or cash and may not receive a t-shirt.
4. Details of the Fleet Feet 5k registration are TBD.

Rules for Arts & Crafts, Literary Arts, and Performing Arts

1. Arts and Crafts – entries must be dropped off at CASI on May 14, 2025 between noon and 6 pm.
2. Literary arts – submit entries by email to qcsogo@gmail.com by May 14, 2025.
3. Performing arts – performances will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025 (See “Rules” tab)

Medals

Awarded on site at the conclusion of each event or at the Ken Anderson Center at the end of the Summer Games.

Headquarters / Check in for events at Augustana on May 31, 2025

Ken Anderson Center, 3600 5th Ave., Rock Island, IL

Kickoff / Opening Ceremonies

5:00 pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA   

1. Awards presented for Arts & Crafts and Literary Arts
2. T-shirts available for pick-up for participants and volunteers
3. Event managers may pick up packets
4. CASI band will perform and light refreshments will be served

Closing Event

4:30 pm, Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Ken Anderson Center Patio – closing ceremonies and picnic
Free to participants and volunteers

Sportsmanship Award in honor of Delmar Dean Smith

Those who witness outstanding sportsmanship during the games are encouraged to nominate the person for the Sportsmanship Award to be given at the Closing Ceremonies. Prior to May 30, submit entries by email to qcsogo@gmail.com. On May 31, submit in writing to headquarters. Please provide your name, name of the nominee, event, and brief description of the award-worthy action.