The Manitoba 55+ Games have been in operation since 1983 (formerly known as the MSOS games). The Games provincial finals have grown from 365 participants to over 1,600 participants. The type of sporting events selected will have an effect on the maximum number of participants.
The Games are open to all residents of Manitoba 55 years of age and over. Persons taking part must be at least 55 as of Dec 31st the year of the Games.
Past host communities
1983-86 – Winnipeg
1987 – Brandon
1988 – Carman
1989 – Winnipeg
1990 – Flin Flon
1991 – Hamiota/Miniota
1992 – Swan River Valley
1993 – Steinbach
1994 – Dauphin
1995 – Winkler
1996 – Killarney
1997 – Gimli
1998 – Virden
1999 – Carman
2000 – Dauphin
2001 – Selkirk
2002 – Morden
2003 – Arborg
2004 – Portage
2005 – Neepawa
2006 – Gimli
2007 – Winnipeg
2008 – The Pas
2009 – St. Laurent/Oak Point/Lundar
2010 – Killarney
2011 – Steinbach
2012 – Arborg
2013 – Morris
2014 – Neepawa
2015 – Beausejour
2016 – Brandon
2017 – Killarney
2018 – Glenboro
2019 – Swan River
2022- Selkirk