TOURNAMENTS-2022

Friday 5th August
PAN PACIFIC MASTERS GAMES
We are delighted to announce that this year will see the revival of the purpose built and exclusive Pan Pacific Masters Games Village alongside the beach at Kurrawa Park in the heart of Broadbeach.
With access only to PPMG registered competitors or supporters your very own ‘big top’ is where you’ll party the night away after a big day of competition, meet old friends and new and soak up the camaraderie the legendary Games Village is famous for.
Think beverages at the bar, exquisite food van experiences to choose from followed by a chillax overlooking the stunning GC skyline before a boogie on the dance floor with your teammates and new friends.
A fantastic program of live entertainment kicks off on opening night with headline act, ‘The Australian Rock Collective’ featuring celebrated musicians from Spiderbait, The Wrights and Powderfinger.
The Games Village will be open:
◾ Saturday 5 November: 5pm – 10pm (Opening Night)
◾ Sunday 6 November: 3pm – 9pm
◾ Tuesday 8 November: 6pm – 10pm
◾ Thursday 10 November: 6 – 10pm
◾ Saturday 12 November: 5 – 10pm (Closing Night)
The Check in Centre will be open:
◾ Thursday 3 November: 12pm – 7pm
◾ Friday 4 November: 8am – 7pm
◾ Saturday 5 November: 8am – 7pm
◾ Sunday 6 November: 8am – 7pm
◾ Monday 7 – Friday 11 November: 10am – 4pm
Stay tuned for more information on the Games Village entertainment and special opportunities for PPMG competitors and supporters to explore the local scene and enjoy exclusive offers and experiences on the nights the ‘big top’ is closed.
In the meantime, get ready for plenty of Gold Coast fun!
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SOUTH EAST QLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
After the unfortunate cancellation of the 2020 Pan Pacific Masters Games due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, a new regional tournament for Masters Football has been established to fill the void.
The South East Queensland Masters Football Championships will provide many teams and players an opportunity to compete and succeed in what will be a fantastic and top level Master’s soccer championship event.
Open to all teams who can make the trip to the Gold Coast in November (Open also to interstate and international teams should current Covid-19 border restrictions be suitably eased ahead of the event) — eligible teams are welcome to enter in various age classifications, to compete in an event that’s sure to rival any in Australia.
MEN’S DIVISIONS
35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+
WOMEN’S DIVISIONS
30+, 35+, 40+, 45+
Built on the proven success of Nerang Soccer Club’s event acumen and foundations, the 2020 inaugural South East Queensland Masters Football Championships will bring all the excitement and challenge to the fields of Nerang Soccer Club’s Glennon Park yet again.
All games will be played from 4:00pm daily into the evening and under lights, this allows for both cooler conditions and flexibility for players with work commitments
Due to ongoing border restrictions, this tournament is OPEN to all teams from Queensland, and teams from within the current QLD/NSW Border Bubble zone.
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9th January 2017
Gold Coast Masters
Gold Coast
Dear GC Masters
We wish to invite members of the Gold Coast Masters take part in the first Golden Oldies World Football Festivall planned to take place from April 15th – 22nd 2018 in the beautiful city of Christchurch.
Golden Oldies World Football will be an integral part of the Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration 2018 which will see Christchurch host 10 Golden Oldies World Sports Festivals during the month of April. Golden Oldies Football will be playing alongside the 19th Golden Oldies World Hockey Festival and Golden Oldies Squash.
Golden Oldies isn’t your average Over 35’s tournament. The Festival is open to anyone from around the world, 35 years and over who enjoy playing the beautiful game. Golden Oldies is built on the foundation of Fun, Friendship and Fraternity, anyone is welcome no matter their skill, ability or gender. The most important thing is that you enjoy a cold refreshment, good food and friendly banter in the bar at the end of the day.
Friendship is key to Golden Oldies. Participants can vouch for the relationships with many returning every two years to catch up with old friends and play their sport on great facilities, in attractive destinations and amongst friendly international teams and supporters. The Celebration offers a fantastic opportunity to meet with Golden Oldies Footballers and to build friendships with people from all over the world – and it is only a short trip across the Tasman.
Games will be played at the magnificent Hagley Park, a 164.637hec stunning park in the central city, and will be situated walking distance from the Celebration Hub where like-minded sporting enthusiasts can enjoy good food, excellent beverages and importantly, good company.
If you have been to Christchurch before, we encourage you to come back and see the city’s transformation, and for those who haven’t travelled to Christchurch before, what better reason to visit to worlds newest city? Local football clubs, teams and supporters are ready and able to offer a warm welcome to all visitors.
You will be welcomed to Christchurch for a fantastic week of social events, football and camaraderie. The programme for the week includes a street parade for participants, an elaborate Welcome Party, four days of play, a chance for relaxation and recovery at the mid-week Picnic Day in the alpine village of Hanmer Springs and a significant Finale Dinner and Awards Evening – all included your Festival Package.
If you would care to share your postal address with Golden Oldies Football, we would be delighted to send you through copies of our brochure and our dedicated Christchurch Celebration magazine which provides and comprehensive background to Golden Oldies and the Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration 2018
Our website www.christchurchgoldenoldies.com features extensive information about the Festival. We have numerous clips on the About >Videos section of our website and fantastic videos of past Golden Oldies World Sports Festivals. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to be in touch with myself or Event Organiser, Bruce Warner – bruce@govsl.com
Yours in Football,
Sheldon Scott
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Wednesday 4th May
Hi Masters,
GOLD COAST PAN PACIFIC MASTERS GAMES – NOVEMBER 2016
SIX MONTHS TO GO…
The six month countdown to the 2016 Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games, to be held 5 – 13 November on the beautiful Gold Coast, has begun!
To celebrate, we have revealed the Games Village location and the first band on our massive entertainment program, to be held across two iconic Gold Coast venues in Broadbeach.
Join thousands of participants from around the world and be a part of this wonderful celebration of masters sport by entering today!
Opening ceremony to rock the house
The ultimate party band for lovers of rock music, Rockhouse, will headline the #PPMG16 opening ceremony on Saturday 5 November at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Fronted by rock legends, Ross Wilson and Angry Anderson, this is a night not to be missed!
Read more >
Games Village venue revealed
The Games Village will be held at Jupiters Gold Coast in Broadbeach.
The Games Village provides participants an exclusive venue to meet, socialise and celebrate with nightly entertainment.
Acts to be announced soon!
Read more >
The Pan Pacific Masters Games are held in November on the magnificent Gold Coast.
Around 13,000 participants from all over the world compete in the multi-sport event which has stamped itself on the calendar at the beginning of November every two years.
Over 40 sports are on the program with team sports including softball, touch football, soccer, basketball and baseball to individual sports ranging from swimming, athletics, tennis and archery.
No qualifying standards or times are required to enter the Pan Pacific Masters Games.
The only criterion is that participants meet the minimum age requirement for their respective sport, which for the majority is 30 years of age.
Participants compete in their age group ensuring that the sport is played fairly, competitively and in tremendous spirit.
The slogan of the Pan Pacific Masters Games is ‘Play it, Live it, Love it!’ which encapsulates its competitive, participatory and social environment.
The Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre is the official Games Village for the Pan Pacific Masters Games featuring live nightly entertainment, a sports expo, fully catered hospitality and a venue for the Games sportspeople to socialise, meet up and enjoy the camaraderie the event is renowned for.
For more information, head to mastersgames.com.au/ppmg/
Regards,
GC Masters
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Friday 29th April
Hi Masters
WORLD MASTERS GAMES-AUCKLAND 2017
If you’re planning a visit home anytime soon or want to visit NZ, make it April 2017.
This is when the World Masters Games kick off in Auckland, with more than 25,000 athletes from all over the world expected to take part.
The focus of the event is on amateur participation, so you might want to consider taking part yourself.
WMG2017 Chief Executive Jennah Wootten says the Games always attract a wide variety of competitors from Olympic stars to social teams out for some fun.
However the diversity of participants who have signed up so far, along with the immediate international support for the Games, has humbled organisers.
“Auckland will be the place to be in April 2017, with competition happening at 45+ venues right across the region during the 10-day festival,” Ms Wootten says.
“We already have more than 50 countries involved and competitors range in age from a 25-year-old Australian swimmer to a 95-year-old swimmer from the United States.”
“Many of the participants have shared with us amazing stories of overcoming adversity and using masters sport to recover from life threatening illnesses and personal setbacks.
That’s not only inspiring but it reflects the spirit of sport which the Games embody,” she says.
In supporting the Olympic Games ethos of ‘sport for all’, the goal of the World Masters Games is to encourage participation in sport throughout life.
Competition and camaraderie are equally celebrated.
“We are targeting 25,000 athletes from 100 countries and have already received registrations from as far afield as Australia, Iceland, Malawi, Japan, Poland, Spain, China, Italy and Indonesia,” Ms Wootten says.
Regards,
GC Masters
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Tuesday 12th April
Hi Masters,
GOLD COAST PANPACIFIC MASTERS GAMES
Prepare to Play It, Live It, Love It on the Gold Coast
The 2016 Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games, to be held 5 – 13 November on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, is less than seven months away and thousands from around the world are ready to ‘Play It, Live It, Love It!’
With 43 sports, more than 13,000 participants and a huge nightly entertainment program soon to be announced, you can be a part of this wonderful celebration of masters sport.
Still undecided? Check out our five reasons to ‘Play It, Live It, Love It!’ at the world’s biggest and best biennial masters games.
5 reasons to Play It, Live It, Love It! >
Regards,
GC Masters
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Saturday 9th January 2016
Hi Masters,
Some upcoming Masters Events for you….
GOLD COAST PANPACIFIC MASTERS GAMES
The Pan Pacific Masters Games are held in November on the magnificent Gold Coast.
Around 13,000 participants from all over the world compete in the multi-sport event which has stamped itself on the calendar at the beginning of November every two years.
Over 40 sports are on the program with team sports including softball, touch football, soccer, basketball and baseball to individual sports ranging from swimming, athletics, tennis and archery.
No qualifying standards or times are required to enter the Pan Pacific Masters Games.
The only criterion is that participants meet the minimum age requirement for their respective sport, which for the majority is 30 years of age.
Participants compete in their age group ensuring that the sport is played fairly, competitively and in tremendous spirit.
The slogan of the Pan Pacific Masters Games is ‘Play it, Live it, Love it!’ which encapsulates its competitive, participatory and social environment.
The Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre is the official Games Village for the Pan Pacific Masters Games featuring live nightly entertainment, a sports expo, fully catered hospitality and a venue for the Games sportspeople to socialise, meet up and enjoy the camaraderie the event is renowned for.
For more information, head to mastersgames.com.au/ppmg/
GOLDEN OLDIES FESTIVAL 2016
ADELAIDE
Golden Oldies Football is the latest addition to the World’s fastest growing sports movement – Golden Oldies Sports.
Join other over-35s from around the world to play in the World’s Largest Over-35′s Football Festival – this is your chance to be part of the global movement! Teams from around the world will descend on Adelaide, South Australia next October for a week of Football, Fun, Friendship and Fraternity at the 2016 Golden Oldies World Football Festival.
Open to any team from around the world whether you used to play first class football or you are new to the game.
Although football is the common ground, there is so much more to experience – including the Opening Ceremony, the Awards Dinner and all the attractions of South Australia’s Capital City.
History
Established in 1979 with the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival in Auckland, six other sports have been added over the last 30 years with new teams joining the movement every year.
Some of the previous Festival’s have had over 6000 participants!
We are delighted to add football to the movement.
Check it out >> Click here http://www.goldenoldiessports.com/
Regards,
John C
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