General 2025 Information
New in 2025
- Added event “throwing pentathlon” on Friday May 30 – combined event consisting of shot, javelin, weight, hammer, and discus.
- 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).
- Added 8th grade and under youth track meet on Friday, May 30 co-sponsored with the Two Rivers YMCA (more details TBD as of 11/11/24).
- The Summer Games are co-hosted with the Two Rivers YMCA.
- We are grateful to those who are able to make a donation. Donations help us keep costs down. In 2025, there will be an opportunity to donate to both the Summer Games and to the Two Rivers YMCA.
See the “Schedule” tab on the website qcsogo.org for a chronological listing and location of all 2025 events.
- The Summer Games will be conducted over a period of two weeks, May 17 – May 31, 2025.
- The Games consist of both sports and non-sports events.
- The minimum age is 40 years old for all events except the T&F meet which will be HS (9 th 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.
- Bowling, golf, and billiards require additional venue fees.
- 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.
- Medals will be awarded in 5-year increments.
- Both partners must be registered for doubles events. Teams compete in the younger partner’s age group.
- Where necessary/appropriate events will include multiple age groups.
- The 5k walk/run is offered by Fleet Feet on May 26.
- Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your event.
Registration and deadlines
- On-line registration is by “Getmeregistered” from the “Registration” tab. Register by May 1, to ensure proper t-shirt sizes.
- 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.
- Pickleball - register by Thursday, April 18, 2024.
- All other events – register by Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Deadlines for on-line registration (may not receive t-shirt):
- 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.
- 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.
Rules for Arts & Crafts, Literary Arts, and Performing Arts
- Arts and Crafts – entries must be dropped off at CASI by May 15, 2025 (See “Rules” tab)
- Literary arts – submit entries by email to qcsogo@gmail.com by May 15, 2025 (See “Rules” tab)
- 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 5 th Ave., Rock Island, IL
Kickoff / Opening Ceremonies
5:00 pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA
- Awards presented for Arts & Crafts and Literary Arts
- T-shirt pick-up for participants and volunteers
- Event managers pick up packets
- 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.