Category: Spark League Story

By Kavan Peterson | Spark Performance League News Editor The 2025 Spark Performance League (SPL) Grip Games tournament introduced a major upgrade — the Power Loop. And while its twin bulbs and digital water meter took some getting used to, the change has sparked more than just liters of pumped water. It’s ignited a deeper […]

By Aileen Xiong Inside the halls of Lifespark Senior Living communities like Cedar Creek Living in East Bethel, Minn., and Round Lake Senior Living in Arden Hills, Minn., echoes of laughter, the shuffle of sneakers, and the occasional “GO! GO!” might sound more like a high school gym than a retirement home. But for Spark […]

By Kavan Peterson | Spark Performance League News Editor New Rules, Big Shifts, and Unforgettable Moments in Week OneThe Forklift Racing season launched with a bang—and a few toppling stacks—as teams across the Spark Performance League (SPL) raced to adapt to a new set of rules and higher-stakes competition. For  Lifespark Senior Living Community coaches […]

By Kavan Peterson | Spark Performance League News Editor In the Spark Performance League’s (SPL) National Forklift Racing competition, where toy forklifts race with surgical precision and residents orchestrate high-stakes strategy from the sidelines, there’s a truth every seasoned coach knows: greatness doesn’t just ride on skill—it rolls on maintenance. Welcome to the world of […]

APPLE VALLEY, MINN. – At Boden Senior Living, a Lifespark Senior Living Community, Tuesdays are starting to look—and sound—a lot different. What began as a quiet experiment has transformed into a spirited weekly ritual. Under the leadership of Coach Jill Cartwright and with guidance from Spark Performance League (SPL) Commissioner Aden Nofsinger, the Boden Bears, […]

Written By Aileen Xiong At first, they arrived in bathrobes.  Some came just to observe. Wrapped in routine and uncertainty, standing quietly on the sidelines of the Spark Performance League’s (SPL) weekly tournament competitions. But somewhere between the laughter and the cheers, something shifted. Those who watched silently from the sidelines, initially weighed down by […]

By Aileen Xiong HERITAGE POINTE, Minn. – After four years of dedication and growth under Coach Laurie Ourada’s leadership, the Heritage Pointe Dragonflies soared to victory at this year’s TRYathlon– cementing their bond not just as teammates but as a family. Despite their small size, the Dragonflies are defending champions in the TRYathlon and National […]

They call themselves the Reenna Rockers, a name that reflects their spirited approach to competition at Reena Senior Living in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Walk by their practice space, and you’ll see athletes, some with mobility or vision challenges, ready for the next Spark Performance League (SPL) challenge. They share laughs, high-fives, and inside jokes like […]

How a Team’s Humor, Friendship, and Resilience Create More Than Just Competition In the Spark Performance League world, few teams embody the spirit of camaraderie and determination quite like the Sugar Loafers. Based in Winona, Minnesota, the team is more than just a group of competitors; they are a family bound by laughter, perseverance, and […]

The Hamilton Hustlers of Hamilton House are more than just a team. They are a well-oiled machine, an engine of pure grit and determination, driven by numbers, strategy, and an unbreakable team spirit. For them, success isn’t accidental—it’s calculated. Every event is dissected, every practice purposeful, and every move intentional. While some teams play the […]