Australia's largest multisport festival is coming to Geelong, 20 February - 1 March 2009. This will be the first time the event has been held in Geelong and with an estimated 10,000 participants, it will be the biggest participant sporting event ever held in regional Victoria.
The Australian Masters Games 2009 is proudly supported by Geelong Major Events.
Date: 20 February – 1 March 2009
Location: Various sports and recreation facilities throughout Geelong
Web:
www.AustralianMastersGames.com
Telephone: 1300 725 266
Decsription:
The Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS), the peak body for sport in Australia, owns and runs the Australian Masters Games. The Games will be conducted under CAS's charter of Sport for All, providing the opportunity for people over the age of 30 years, regardless of background or ability to participate in Australia's largest multisport festival.
While the competition is important, one of the key attractions of the Games is the social interaction and spirit of camaraderie experienced by participants. The Games were first staged in Tasmania in 1987 and are held biennially.
Australian Masters Games 2009 Overview (PDF-269KB)
Sports
There will be over 60 different sports involved in the 12th Australian Masters Games. Games Organisers are currently contacting Sporting clubs and associations to be involved in the Games. For further information on the sport program or to receive an Application for Inclusion, please contact: Michael Deer:
> Telephone: 1300 725 266
> Email: Michael.deer@CASevents.com
Sponsorship
The Games relies heavily on support from local businesses to assist in the operations of the Games in all areas. If you would like to be a partner of Australia's largest multisport festival and reap the rewards, please contact Kim Neilson:
> Telephone: 1300 725 266
> Email: marketing2009@CASevents.com
Other info
Bob Spurling, Chairman of the Games Advisory Board, has been a committed tennis participant for over twenty years and is looking forward to the Games in Adelaide.
"I am thrilled that Geelong will host the Games in 2009 and look forward to being part of the action in Adelaide in October. Let's make the Geelong region well represented in Adelaide, so get your work colleagues, friends and family to enter a team and experience some serious fun!"
