Colorado Springs, CO – June 10, 2025 – The Colorado Senior Games – 8-Ball Billiards event made its triumphant return to Colorado for the first time since 2018, bringing together senior athletes from across the state for an exciting celebration of skill and competition. Held at The Crooked Cue in Colorado Springs, this year’s tournament marked a significant milestone—the first time the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, in partnership with the YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region, has hosted the event as part of its official sports lineup. Players aged 50 and over demonstrated remarkable passion and dedication, making this comeback a defining moment for senior billiards in Colorado.
A total of 49 senior athletes competed across three divisions in 8-Ball Billiards.
Event Results:
50+ Open Division
Gold: Greg Dutton (53) – Colorado Springs
Silver: Jose Avalos (57) – Colorado Springs
Bronze: Joe Campana (51) – Cascade Bronze: Dan Figueroa (55) – Elizabeth
65+ Open Division
Gold: Jim Calderon (65) – Pueblo Silver: Steve Flanigan (70) – Colorado Springs Bronze: Paul Drinnon (82) – Colorado Springs Bronze: Bill Eilis (71) – Colorado Springs
50+ Ladies Division
Gold: Holly Figueroa (55) – Elizabeth Silver: Evelyn Cruz (64) – Denver Bronze: Leanetta Malone (50) – Centennial Bronze: Roberta Maestas (61) – Denver
“This event was more than just competition—it was a celebration of perseverance, health, and community,” said professional billiard instructor and event commissioner Samm Diep-Vidal. “For many participants, this was their first tournament experience, and I could not be more proud of how hard they worked to prepare for it.”
The Colorado Senior Games are part of a nationwide movement promoting active aging and lifelong fitness. With over 100,000 participants across the U.S., the games provide seniors with opportunities to compete, connect, and celebrate wellness through sports. “We were so proud to host billiards in the Colorado Senior Games as one of our 17 sports. With over 600 athletes competing across these events this weekend, we saw firsthand the power of sport to bring people together. Billiards is especially important because it ages well—it’s a game of precision, strategy, and skill that remains competitive and enjoyable for a lifetime. We need sports like that, ones that continue to challenge and inspire athletes of all ages.” – Shelbi Lowery, Director of Community Sports for the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation.
