Different sporting events like golf, pickleball, bowling and tennis will be part of the competition.

Phil McCage of Surniver is competing in golf and tennis are so are a lot of other active seniors.

"For seniors 50 and older, it's an opportunity to compete in Olympic style events like tennis, golf,  racketball, pickleball, track and field and bicyclling -- a  variety of sports.  And If you qualify, you can compete in the national games next year."

It's been ten years since Oregon has participated in the Senior Games.

Visit Bend decided to pick up the games again for the state.

The games will start Thursday and will run through Sunday at noon.