The Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) is the owner of this biennial event. The Games will be conducted under CAS's charter of 'Sport for All', providing the opportunity for participation and competition for people over the age of 30 years, regardless of background or ability, with the aim of encouraging lifelong participation in sport. 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 first Australian Masters Games were held in Tasmania in 1987. Since then the Games have been held in Adelaide (1989), Brisbane (1991), Perth (1993), Melbourne (1995), Canberra (1997), Adelaide (1999), Newcastle (2001), Canberra (2003) Adelaide (2005) and Adelaide for the inaugural Australasian Masters Games (2007).
The past six Games have each attracted around 10,000 participants and several thousand accompanying family and friends. Adelaide hosted the 1st Australasian Masters Games, 5-14 October 2007 which incorporated the 11th Australian Masters Games.
Who can take part?
Providing you meet the minimum age requirement (30 years for most sports) you can participate! Whether you a seasoned Masters competitor, on the come-back trail or just looking to get active, with 63 sports, the Games has something for everyone!
Be part of the Games!
If you haven't yet experienced the excitement of the Games, join participants from all over Australia and New Zealand in a celebration of mature age sport and experience Australia's largest Masters Summer Holiday!
Master the fun in your life and be part of the excitement when the City of Greater Geelong comes alive in 2009.
