MSO FYI
Pickleball Registration Opens Jan. 22
Our colossal pickleball tournament will be held May 16-18 with a return to Dill Dinkers in Columbia and Dill Dinkers in Finksburg. Registration for Maryland residents opens Jan. 22 and out-of-state players can sign up Feb. 3.
• Friday, May 16 — Men’s singles and women’s doubles
• Saturday, May 17 — Women’s singles and men’s doubles
• Sunday, May 18 —Mixed doubles
Fee: $50 for Maryland residents and $60 for out-of-state participants, plus administration fees. Registration is at PickleballBrackets.com. The deadline to enter is May 2 or until capacity is reached. See the event flyer.
2024 Awards Ceremony Postponed
The 2024 MSO awards event set for Feb. 2 in Rockville has been postponed. We’re looking at dates for early spring, when we will present our new class of Hall of Famers, MSO civic awards, and honor those who set records last season. This event will be free to attend. Stay tuned for the new date.
The 2024 MSO season has concluded, but our registration guide contains information about our sports, rules, history, and how you can play in 2025 by clicking on this link.
2024 MSO Event Photos
Highlights of our season through images at select MSO events and activities. You can also find these albums on our Facebook page and our Flickr photography site.
IN THE NEWS
MSO Track and Field Meet
Is Set For June 28-29
To help participants prepare for the National Senior Games in July, our track and field meet has been moved up to June 28-29 at Howard Community College in Columbia. This competition is traditionally held in early August. Our meet is USATF-sanctioned and open to anyone age 50 and above. We’ll have more details and registration info shortly.
2025 National Games Registration
Sign-ups for next summer’s National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa, are underway except for pickleball, which opens on Jan. 30. We know you’re eager to register and make travel plans. Here’s what you need to know.
Tulsa, Birmingham to Host
2027, 2029 National Games
After Des Moines in 2025, NSGA stays in the Midwest in 2027 while returning to Alabama 12 years later in 2029. The theme: Smaller markets, fewer headaches. Details here.
2025 National Games FAQ
Do you have questions about participating in the 2025 National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa? These handy frequently asked questions cover almost everything you need to know, from the opening of registration to minimum performance standards to playing partners and more. National Games FAQ
• 2025 National Senior Games event schedule.
• Pickleball
• Pickleball Medals Photos
• Powerlifting
• Racquetball Medals Photos
• Shuffleboard
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
• Wii Bowling
Learn about the Maryland Games, see our senior participants in action, and visit the MSO YouTube site.
Shuffleboard
Cornhole
Table Tennis
Bocce
Pickleball