Online Registrations Open For Australian Masters Games

The Geelong Arena
110 Victoria Street
North Geelong Victoria
PO Box 2151 Geelong VIC 3220
Ph: 1300 725 266
E [email protected]
www.AustralianMastersGames.com


For embargo release: Monday 30 June 2008

MEDIA RELEASE

Online Registrations Open for Australian
Masters Games


Online registrations are now open for the 12th Australian Masters Games, which will be held
in Geelong from 20 February 1 March 2009. Australia's largest multisport festival is
expected to attract over 10,000 participants who will compete in 70 sports across the Geelong
region.

Games Ambassador and popular media personality, Billy Brownless will today register in one
of the 70 sports.

"I am still deciding which sports I will participate in to achieve my personal best. I have
narrowed it down to golf, bowls or swimming. I look forward to training for the Games and
giving it a crack next year" Billy said.

"The best thing about the Games is you don't have to be an elite athlete, its open to anyone
who wants to have some fun and socialise with friends", he added.

The Games aim to encourage lifelong participation in sport for people over the age of 30,
regardless of sporting background or ability. While the competition is important, one of the
key attractions of the event is the social interaction and camaraderie experienced by the
participants.

Sport and Recreation Minister, James Merlino said the Brumby Government was proud to
support the Australian Masters Games.

"The Games are a welcome addition to the long list of world class events that Victoria is
privileged to host," Mr Merlino said.

"Not only will the Games encourage people to get off the couch and into physical activity, they
will also make a significant contribution to the Geelong economy when 10,000 competitors,
plus spectators, media and officials descend upon the region."

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood called on residents aged 30 and over to
register for the Australian Masters Games.

"This is a terrific opportunity for local people to take part in Australia's largest multisport
event," he said.

"With 70 sports on offer there's something for everyone, and you don't need to be an elite
athlete to take part."






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The Geelong Arena
110 Victoria Street
North Geelong Victoria
PO Box 2151 Geelong VIC 3220
Ph: 1300 725 266
E [email protected]
www.AustralianMastersGames.com

"We pride ourselves on being a healthy and active community and the City of Greater
Geelong is proud to support this major sporting event," Cr Harwood said.

To register, simply go to the Games website www.AustralianMastersGames.com and enter
your details through our convenient system that allows you to register as a team or individual.
Get your friends, family or work colleagues together and enter. The Games Social Events
calendar will allow you to experience some Serious Summer Fun throughout the ten days of
sport and entertainment. Participate in the Games and go for Gold!


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For more information about the 12th Australian Masters Games please contact:
Kim Neilson
Marketing Manager
Phone: 03 5215 3909
Mobile: 0413 794 702
Email: [email protected]









A Project of the Confederation of Australian Sport