Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Application

The Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete program is back again! Are you an older athlete who is ready to share their fitness journey with the Senior Planet digital community? Enter and you could become a 2022 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete and receive a $1000 prize to be used toward achieving your fitness goals. Up to five older athletes will be selected. To enter, submit a 250-word (minimum) description of your fitness area of interest and experience with Senior Planet by November 30, 2021. Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes will be selected and notified on or about December 7, 2021. Read the complete rules here.

Selection Criteria

  • Someone who engages in some type of sport or fitness activity 3x per week.
  • Men and women 60+ from across a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Applicant must be willing to share their fitness story and experience with the Senior Planet digital community, and will be required to:
    • Be interviewed and photographed for a dedicated introduction and follow-up article on SeniorPlanet.org.
    • Agree to let Senior Planet use their photo and story on social media, email, website and all digital mediums for promotion among the Senior Planet digital community.
    • Lead either a live fitness class or webinar/event for the Senior Planet digital community during the year 2022.
    • Applicant must agree to use the $1000 prize toward achieving their fitness goals (ex: monthly gym membership, workout equipment, race entry fees, etc.).
    • Must join at least two classes on SeniorPlanet.org within 12 months of being selected.

Applications are now closed. Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes will be selected and notified on or about December 7, 2021. Thank you for applying! Visit seniorplanet.org/athletes to keep up with our team.