| The Inland Empire Senior Games began in 1987 as the San Bernardino Senior Olympics as a collaboration with the City of San Bernardino, local hospitals, and colleges. Later, it was renamed the Inland Empire Senior Games as surrounding communities took interest. The purpose of the Senior Games is to engage seniors, 50 years and better, in essential life services and activities which enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in physical and social activity through education, fitness, and sports. In 1992, the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Senior Games Committee joined California Senior Games Association, giving our local senior athletes the opportunity to compete at State and National levels. In addition to the apparent physical fitness and potential life longevity benefits, participating in these sporting competitions allows seniors to engage in more social activity. Amateur athletes gain more courage to express themselves and develop new friendships, while relieving stress and improving mental health. The Inland Empire Senior Games Committee is comprised of primarily senior-age volunteer members from withing the active community, as well as members from critical resource backgrounds/status and surrounding community centers. Low participation fees and high quality experiences have helped the IE Senior Games continue to grow. |