International Sports Festival

2012 Results

Download 2012 Results Booklet


Special Hotel Room Rates for 2012 Games Participants

Book now as there are a limited number of rooms set aside for each day of the Games. Available Feb 15 through Feb 19, 2012.


Join us for the Opening Ceremonies and Celebration of Athletes Dinner

Featuring Special Guest Speaker, Tom Flores

Enjoy a nice relaxing "western" evening with a catered dinner and entertainment. $25 per person.

Friday, February 17, 2012


Thank you to our 2012 Sponsors

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12th Annual Palm Desert International Sports Festival

February 15-20, 2012

Be a part of the 2012 Palm Desert International Sports Festival - it promises to be exciting entertainment for both participants and spectators. The wide array of challenging and fun sports are designed to promote active, healthy and happy lifestyles for adults over the age of 35. The Festival aims to provide venues for athletes who seek a competitive environment as well as the comradeship of fellow competitors. We encourage participants to continue their exercise and training regimes in preparation for the games. We also suggest that all athletes familiarize themselves with the rules and requirements of their respective sports.

The games are open to all athletes at least 35 years old by December 31, 2012. The Desert Recreation District and the City of Palm Desert have partnered, once again, with the California State Senior Games Association and the National Senior Games Association to bring you the12th annual event.

We are proud to offer 2 divisions:

Master's Division
35 – 49 years old as of December 31, 2012
Seniors Division
50 + years old as of December 31, 2012

Registration Deadline is February 3, 2012 - REGISTER NOW!


2012 Events include:

5k and 10k Run
Basketball
Golf (18 and 9-hole)
Handball cancelled
Lawn Bowling
Paddlebal cancelled
Paralympics
Pickleball
Race Walking
Racquetball cancelled
Shuffleboard
Soccer
Softball
Squash cancelled
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis cancelled
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Volleyball

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