In Memoriam of Lawrence "Larry" Flint

1946            2025

The New Hampshire Senior Games mourns the loss of our dear friend and champion for active, older adults, Larry Flint.

For more than three decades, Larry was truly the games’ North Star, tirelessly serving the organization as a board member, mentor, board chair, donor, volunteer, sport coordinator, and athlete along the way. He wore too many hats to count! Beyond those qualities, Larry was an impactful leader and relentless ambassador in helping spread the good news about the games and the impact of exercise on older adults.

He was the definition of a doer, spending many dozens of hours each spring and summer, traveling to multiple events and working to ensure that the athletes’ experience was the best it could be.

Those who best knew him knew that health, wellness, sports, and community service were in his blood and that he was driven to serve. His numerous volunteer leadership posts included: NH Governor’s Council on Physical Activity and Health, the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network, the New London Hospital Wellness Coalition, the Dartmouth Hospital Partners for Community Wellness, the Newport Senior Center Board of Directors, the Town of Newport Recreation Advisory Committee, and serving on the Steering Committee for the NH Alliance for Healthy Aging.

And if that wasn’t enough, Larry spent many an hour on NH’s ballfields and courts as an umpire for softball and baseball and a referee for volleyball. He also taught wellness classes at the Newport Senior Center.

In 2018, Larry was named Citizen of the Year by the Newport Chamber of Commerce. He is also a past recipient of the Joseph Vaughn volunteer award, which recognizes older adult volunteers across the NH for their many contributions.

Not surprisingly, Larry passed on his love of sports and competition to his daughters Karyn and Laura, as well as his grandchildren and spent countless hours as an avid fan at numerous sporting events across NH, VT, and New England.

Beyond his volunteer leadership, Larry competed in the NH Senior Games as a racewalker and shuffleboard player. He was a true community champion who always sought to support others in the areas of health, wellness, and sports. He was literally always on the move and one of his favorite sayings was, “If you rest, you rust.”

Larry’s contribution to the games was profound and we will greatly miss his involvement. He was the embodiment of hard work, spirit, and kindness and left a lasting impact on our organization and older adults across NH.

Thank you, Larry!

Welcome to the New Hampshire Senior Games

Our 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games registration is now open!

Register Now for NH Senior Games!

Registration questions?

Contact us at (email is best):

Call: 603-488-0229 | Email: registration@nhseniorgames.org

Dear NHSG Athletes, Friends and Supporters,

Our 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games are less than four months away!

The 38th year of the New Hampshire Senior Games is now upon us. NHSG Pickleball registration began in January. All other sport registrations begin March 1, 2025.

Our mission continues to be to promote healthy sports competition and social interactions for active, older adults in New Hampshire and across the Northeast. Our 2025 state games are not a qualifier for the National Senior Games. Next year's 2026 state games are the qualifier for the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, OK.

This year we are offerring 18 individual sports and 1 team sport - Basketball. Several sports are designated as "Open" sports, meaning no qualification is required for the that year's National Senior Games.

We also want to thank our sponsors for their unfailing support of active, older adults.

Presenting Sponsor:
Martin's Point Health Care

Platinum Sponsor:
Revo Casino and Social House

Silver Sponsors:
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Bronze Sponsors:
Havenwood Heritage Heights
Humana (also, Track & Field trophy sponsor)
Northeast Delta Dental (also, Track & Field Award sponsor)

Supporting Sponsors:
BEMER NH Independent Distributors

Words cannot fully express our gratitude to each of our sponsors for their commitment to senior health and wellness.

As always, we invite your questions, comments, and feedback. As a non-profit, we rely upon volunteers and support from donors and sponsors. To learn more or get involved, please email us at info@nhseniorgames.org.

On behalf of our board and volunteers, I want to thank you for being part of our games.

Yours truly,

Glenn Graham
Chairman of the Board

Granite State Senior Games, Inc.

GSSG Executive Committee
Glenn Graham, Chair – Goffstown, NH
Joseph Santoro, CPA, Treasurer – Wolfeboro, NH

GSSG Directors
Monica Blair – Bow, NH
Lee Hess – New Boston, NH
Janet Horvath – Auburn, NH
Robert Jeffers – Strafford, NH
Ken Sargent – Derry, NH

GSSG Directors Emeritus
Jim Eddinger – Goffstown, NH

In Memoriam
Larry Flint – Newport, NH

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Registration Dates & Deadlines

Please review the 2025 Age Specific Schedule prior to registration to help with your travel plans and prevent scheduling conflicts.

Athletes should plan to compete each day that their events and age group are listed on the schedule. Athletes are encouraged to arrive the day before their first competition or practice date.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Granite State Senior Games, Inc. (GSSG) is to promote, organize & effectively develop physical challenges, as they relate to the NH Senior Athlete and the 50+ population of the State of New Hampshire, undertake related activities benefiting the well being of adults as appropriate, and focusing on the development of active & healthy lifestyles. The mission is accomplished through our annual New Hampshire Senior Games (NHSG) by encouraging fitness and by providing athletic competition in a variety of sports, clinics and creative pursuits.

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Granite State Senior Games, Inc. (GSSG) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) and NH Registered Public Charity all volunteer sports and fitness organization governed by a Board of Directors. The GSSG sporting events are known as the New Hampshire Senior Games (NHSG).  We are New Hampshire's premier multi-sport event for the 50+ population. NHSG is the only New Hampshire organization in the state to be sanctioned by the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) to qualify senior athletes for participation in the National Senior Games held every two years.