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“Hey, Coach!” What It’s Like to Coach a Senior Living Team

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 […]

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Forklift Racing Heats Up

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 […]

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Forklift Pit Crew: How Maintenance Builds More Than Machines

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 […]

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Boden Bears Begin to Roar: A Development Team on the Rise

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, […]

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No Bathrobes Allowed: How Seniors Rediscover Themselves By Showing Up

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 […]

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Heritage Pointe Dragonflies: “If they can do it, I can do it.”

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 […]

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The Reena Rockers: Passion That Defies Limits

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 […]

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The Heartbeat of the Sugar Loafers

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 […]

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Hamilton Hustlers: The Relentless Pursuit of Victory

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 […]

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Don’t Let their Name Fool You: The Yorkies Are Here to Win!

By Elicia Powell EDINA, MINN. – Tony, 86, says his favorite part of the games is “all the girls screaming” and the moment everyone starts singing ‘We Will Rock You.’ At Yorkshire Senior Living, a Lifespark Senior Living community, this kind of energy is routine, thanks to the Yorkies, a spirited team of seniors who’ve […]

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