2026 WESTERN ILLINOIS SENIOR GAMES

44th ANNUAL WESTERN ILLINOIS SENIOR GAMES
About the Games

The George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Games cordially invites you to participate in the 44th Annual Senior Games to be held in Macomb, Illinois, on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026. George Hermann founded the Western Illinois Senior Games in the Fall of 1980, organized the first regional games in the Spring of 1981, and served as the state coordinator for the Illinois Regional Senior Games for 23 years. George assisted with and participated in the Western Illinois Senior Games every chance he could and will be fondly missed at the games. WIU and the Senior Games committee renamed the games in his honor in 2018.

Please visit the following webpages for more information:
- Senior Games Homepage
- General Information
  - Age
  - Entries
  - Awards
  - Equipment
  - Parking
  - Cancellations
  - Meals
  - Housing
- Schedule & Location of Events
- Event Rules (Coming Soon)
- History
- List of Sponsors
- Senior Games Records

Waiver and Release of All Claims
***You must complete the waiver and emergency contact information***

*NOTE: George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Games strongly recommends that each participant consult his or her doctor in regard to practice, participation, and competition in this program or in any similar physical activity.

Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in the George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Games, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you might sustain arising out of your participation in this competition.

George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics

As a participant in the George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Games, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries (including death), damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with such competition.

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the competition against the George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympic Board, officials, volunteers, and sponsors at all participating sites, the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University, its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims from injuries (including death), damages or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of participating in the competition.

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and deem the George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics Committee, officials, volunteers, and sponsors at all participating sites, the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University, its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries (including death), damages, and losses sustained by me or arising out of, connected with, or anyway associated with the activities of the program.
MEDICAL CONSENT

In the event of an emergency, I authorize George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics officials and Western Illinois University officials to secure from any licensed hospital, physicians and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care and agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered.

I have read and fully understand the above documents concerning the waiver and release of all claims and permission to secure treatment.
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Entry Form: Number of Events

An additional fee will be assessed and paid at the time of the event for Bowling and Golf
Are you interested in registering for 1, 2, or 3+ events?*

1 Event - $3.002 Events - $6.003 Or More Events - $8.00

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Participants may purchase a T-shirt which are 50% cotton & 50% polyester
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44th ANNUAL WESTERN ILLINOIS SENIOR GAMES

Waiver and Release of All Claims

PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE FORM

Entry Form: Personal Information

Entry Form: Number of Events

Events on Friday, April 24, 2026

Golf

65+ Pickleball (50-64 can be found below under Saturday events)

Swimming

Bowling

Corn Hole/Bags

Events on Saturday, April 25, 2026

Field Events **

Student Recreation Center Events

Brophy Hall Events

Track Events ***

Disc Golf

T-Shirts

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