GAMES INFORMATION GUIDE 10 18 OCTOBER 2009 N AND FOREVER YOUNG FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YOUNG FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YO
FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YOUNG at venues where sport s biggest names won gold medals in 2000. Expected to be the largest multi-sport event ever staged, this is your opportunity to play a part in another piece of history. The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are where ordinary people can have extraordinary experiences. Where all people, regardless of ability, can celebrate their love of sport. Where all people, irrespective of age, can demonstrate their passion for life. Where all people can achieve their personal best. The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are for everyone from former champions to recreational sport newcomers and, like never before, the seventh staging of this event will highlight the remarkable achievements of mature-age athletes and the benefits flowing from ongoing participation in organised competition. The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for you to have an Olympic-style experience with many of the competitions taking place The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are all about being fit, fun and forever young.
SYDNEY 2009 WORLD MASTERS GAMES Sydney, home to what was described as the best Olympic Games ever, is looking forward to welcoming you to one of the world s most beautiful cities, a magical metropolis blessed with first-class facilities and a love for sport. Enjoying an outstanding reputation for staging major international sports events, Sydney and its people will ensure that you will have a wonderful time at the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games. Competitors from more than 100 countries will gather in Sydney to participate in a sports program across more than 70 venues. In addition to Sydney Olympic Park, there will be Sydney 2009 World Masters Games sports and social hubs at several strategic locations to provide you with the opportunity to discover the many diverse and fascinating areas of Australia s largest city. Whether competing, socialising or exploring, your trip to the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games is guaranteed to be enjoyable, exciting and memorable. Photo courtesy of Hamilton Lund, Tourism NSW
REGISTRATION FEES AND BENEFITS The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitor registration fee of 220 Australian Dollars (AUD220) entitles you to enter one sport with an extra AUD55 payable for each additional sport that you enter. Additional sport registration fees apply for: Athletics AUD5.50 per event entered above five events excluding out-of-stadia and relay events Golf AUD200 for green fees Orienteering AUD55 for the World Championship levy Shooting Clay Target AUD55 for targets There are two registration categories for non-competitors team personnel (team coordinators, managers, coaches and support staff) and accompanying person (family and friends). Both incur a registration fee of AUD110. All figures quoted are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of Australian Goods and Services Tax. *Excludes travel to and from the Domestic Airport and International Airport stations Benefit Competitor Team personnel Accompanying person Entry into a Sydney 2009 World Masters Games sports competition A Sydney 2009 World Masters Games accreditation pass and sports bag Free public transport on Sydney s extensive network of trains*, buses and ferries An allocated seat at the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Opening Ceremony Entry into the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Closing Ceremony and other events Access to the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games social hubs located across the city Entry into the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Health and Lifestyle Expo A souvenir-style Sydney 2009 World Masters Games commemorative program A discount booklet for use at selected Sydney restaurants and tourist attractions Access to sports injury services at Sydney 2009 World Masters Games venues A certificate of competitor participation in the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games A program for each Sydney 2009 World Masters Games sport entered
SPORTS OVERVIEW At the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games you can expect friendly competition administered at the highest level and conducted in compliance with the rules and regulations of your sport s International Federation. Sport associations with major event experience will run the competitions in conjunction with the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising Committee. Sydney 2009 World Masters Games sport competitions are broken into age (generally, five-year groups up to an open-ended bracket) and gender (male, female and mixed) categories so that competitors face their peers. The criterion for establishing the age category in which a team competes varies from sport to sport but, in most cases, the age of the side s youngest player will determine it. All Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitors except those taking part in the Weightlifting competition will represent themselves rather than their country of origin. Consequently, more than one team from each nation can compete and sides can comprise of individuals from different nationalities. At least a dozen Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitions will take place at Olympic venues, including Blacktown Olympic Park, Dunc Gray Velodrome, Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Sydney International Regatta Centre, Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre and Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
SPORT AND VENUE INFORMATION Key to Gender Divisions M Men W Women MX Mixed OP Open Sports Venues Gender Divisions Age Categories Grades and Definitions Archery Target Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre M/W 30+ to 70+ in 10 year increments Bow types Recurve, Barebow, Field The Armory Newington M/W 30+ to 70+ in 10 year increments Compound, Barebow Compound, Longbow, Freestyle Limited Compound, Clout The Armory Newington M/W 30+ to 70+ in 10 year increments Freestyle Unlimited Compound Indoor Five Dock Leisure Centre M/W 30+ to 70+ in 10 year increments Athletics Individual events Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre M/W 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+ Relays <160, 160-199, 200-239, 240+ (combined ages) Stadia Events Road events Sydney Olympic Park and surrounds M/W Road Events Badminton Individual and Team events Baseball Team events Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre (to be confirmed) Blacktown Olympic Park Baseball Centre Corbin Reserve, Quakers Hill M/W/MX 35+ to 80+ in 5 year increments A Open B Competitive C Recreational OP 35+ and 45+ A Competitive B Recreational Basketball Team events Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre M/W 30+ and 35+ A Premier Menai Indoor Sports Centre M/W 40+, 45+, 50+ B Competitive C Recreational Bankstown Basketball Stadium M/W 40+, 45+, 50+ Sutherland Basketball Stadium M/W 40+, 45+, 50+ Hills Sports Stadium Castle Hill M/W 55+, 60+, 65+ Thornleigh Indoor Sports Centre M/W 55+, 60+, 65+ Canoe Kayak Canoe Polo Penrith Whitewater Stadium warm up lake Flatwater Sydney International Regatta Centre Penrith Lakes Marathon Nepean River, Penrith Slalom Penrith Whitewater Stadium M/W/OP 30+ and 45+ Competitive and Recreational M/W/MX 30+ to 85+ in five year increments Cycling Track Dunc Gray Velodrome Bass Hill M/W 30+ to 85+ in five year increments Road Eastern Creek Raceway Eastern Creek, Lansdowne Park Lansvale (Men s Criterium), Dunc Gray Velodrome Criterium Circuit Bass Hill (Women s Criterium) 30+ to 85+ in five year increments
Sports Venues Gender Divisions Age Categories Grades and Definitions Diving Individual Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre M/W 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Synchronised M/W 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Football (Soccer) Teams events Finals Golf Individual event Hockey (Field) Team events Valentine Sports Park Glenwood Bernie Mullane Sports Complex Kellyville Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill Finals venue to be advised see Games website Bankstown Golf Club, Bonnie Doon Golf Club, Liverpool Golf Club, Long Reef Golf Club, Mona Vale Golf Club, Monash Country Club, New South Wales Golf Club, Pennant Hills Golf Club, Pymble Golf Club, Ryde- Parramatta Golf Club, St Michaels Golf Club, The Coast Golf Club, The Lakes Golf Club The Crest Hockey Centre Bass Hill and Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre Cintra Park Hockey Centre Concord and Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre Mixed teams compete in the Men s category M/W 30+ to 50+ in five year increments A Premier B Competitive M/W All age categories Lawn Bowls Pair s events Birrong Bowling and Sports Club M/W/MX 30+, 45+, 60+ Netball Team events Orienteering Sprint Anne Clark Netball Centre and Parramatta Auburn Netball Courts Lidcombe Sprint Qualifying Sydney venue to be advised. Final to be held at Sydney Olympic Park. M/W 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+ All players must be have an internationally recognised Handicap M 35+ to 55+ in five year increments A Competitive B Recreational W 35+ to 55+ in five year increments M 35+ A Premier W 35+ to 60+ in five year increments B Competitive C Recreational M/W 35+ to 90+ in five year increments Incorporates IOF Masters World Championships Long Lithgow M/W 35+ to 90+ in five year increments Rowing Standard Sydney International Regatta Centre Penrith Lakes Adaptive M/W/MX 27-49, 50+ Rugby Union Team events Macquarie University Sports Fields Macquarie Park and T.G. Millner Field Eastwood Sailing Laser, Laser Radial, Tasar, Hobie 16 Woollahra Sailing Club M/W/MX 27-35, 36-42, 43-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ M 35+ and 45+ W 30+ OP Laser Radials are W and OP 35+, 45+, 55+ and 65+
Sports Venues Gender Divisions Age Categories Grades and Definitions Sailing (continued) Access 2.3 (single handed), Access 303 (single and double handed) Dobroyd Aquatic Club Rodd Point OP 35+, 45+, 55+ and 65+ Shooting Clay Target Sydney International Shooting Centre M/W 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Double Barrel, Single Barrel, Points Double Barrel and American Skeet M/W 30-49 and 50+ ISSF Disciplines Pistol M/W 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Small Bore and Air Rifle Softball (Fast Pitch) Team events Squash Individual events Blacktown Olympic Park Softball Centre Rooty Hill and Kelso Park North Softball Complex Milperra Blacktown Olympic Park Softball Centre and Jacqui Osmond Softball Centre Warwick Farm Thornleigh Squash Centre and Dural Squash and Fitness Centre M/W 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ M/W 35+ A Premier B Competitive C Recreational M/W 45+ M/W 35+ to 80+ in five year increments A Open B Competitive C Recreational Team events MX 35+, 45+, 55+ A/B Open/Competitive C Recreational Surf Lifesaving Surf Race, Ski, Surf Board, and Beach Sprint Events Multi-Discipline events (Oceanman/woman) Manly Beach M/W 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+ Teams 90+, 110+, 130+, 150+ (combined ages) M/W 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ Teams 90+, 110+, 130+, 150+ (combined ages) Board Rescue events M/W 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ Surf Boat events M/W 120+, 140+, 160+, 180+, 200+, 220+, 240+ (combined ages) 2km Beach run M/W 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 1km Beach run M/W 60-64, 65+ Swimming Pool Events Individual events Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre M/W 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+
Sports Venues Gender Divisions Age Categories Grades and Definitions Swimming (continued) Pool Relay events Teams (4 swimmers) Pool events Swimmers with a Disability Open Water Swim 3km Table Tennis Individual and Team events M/W 100-119, 120-159, 160-199, 200-239, 240-279, 280-319, 320-359 and then in 40 year increments (combined ages) M/W 25-39, 40-54, 55-69, 70-84, 85+ Clifton Gardens, Chowder Bay M/W 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+ Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre (to be confirmed) M/W/MX 30+ to 80+ in ten year increments For Teams event only: A Competitive B Social Disability events OP 30+ Wheelchair and Standing Tennis Singles Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre M/W 30+ to 65+ in five year increments A - Competitive Cintra Park Concord 70+, 75+ and 80+ B - Recreational Doubles Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre M/W/MX 30+ to 60+ in ten year increments Cintra Park Concord M/W/MX 70+ and 80+ Wheelchair Singles Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre M/W 30+ Wheelchair Doubles Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre M/W/MX 30+ Touch Football Team events The Kingsway Playing Fields St Marys M 30+ to 60+ in five year increments W 30+ to 40+ in five year increments MX 30+ and 40+ Finals St Marys Leagues Club M/W/MX All age categories Volleyball Beach Pairs and Fours events Maroubra Beach (to be confirmed) M/W 30+ to 70+ in five year increments Volleyball Indoor Team events Sydney Olympic Park Sports Halls M/W 30+ to 70+ in five year increments A Open B Recreational Water Polo Team events Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre M/W 30+ Weightlifting Snatch and Clean and Jerk Ashfield Aquatic Centre M/W 35+ and 40+ MLC School Aquatic Centre Burwood M/W 45+ to 65+ in five year increments Southee Complex, Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park M 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ W 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+ Incorporates IWF Masters World Championships. Competitors must qualify through their National Association
Bondi Beach SYDNEY There is no place in the world like Sydney, a cosmopolitan city that readers of Condé Nast, a leading international travel magazine, have voted their favourite on no fewer than 12 occasions including 2008. Sydney s natural beauty and the friendliness of its sports-loving people are just two of the many reasons why Australia s first and largest city is the perfect place for you to come and compete in the seventh staging of the World Masters Games. Six exciting things to do in Sydney are: Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge to admire 360-degree city views from the top of one of the world s most famous structures Dining at a waterside restaurant in the historic Rocks precinct, by the beach at Balmoral or on the wharf at Woolloomooloo Exploring Sydney Harbour at a leisurely pace aboard a ferry or at breakneck speed on an adrenalin-pumping jet boat Going on a backstage tour of the Sydney Opera House before seeing a performance at one of the world s leading arts venues Learning about Australia s unique flora and fauna at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Aquarium or the picturesque Taronga Zoo Catching the perfect wave at one of Sydney s 50 golden beaches, including Australia s best known stretch of sand at Bondi. Finger Wharf, Woolloomooloo North Narrabeen Pool and Beach Ferry, Sydney Harbour
NEW SOUTH WALES AND AUSTRALIA Sydney is the major international gateway to the state of which it is the capital New South Wales and the country of which it is the largest city Australia. New South Wales regions close to Sydney include the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, the wine-growing Hunter Valley and the picture-postcard Southern Highlands. Travel just a little further afield and you will find the North Coast, South Coast, Snowy Mountains and the New South Wales Outback all of them intriguing touring destinations. Australia is home to 17 World Heritage sites, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Tasmanian Wilderness and the tropical rainforests of North Queensland. For a truly outback experience, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory is famous for endless blue skies, Indigenous Australian culture and the country s most recognisable natural icon, Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock). Three Sisters, Blue Mountains If cities are your thing then Australia s other state and territory capitals Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth all have distinct characteristics and attractions to excite even the most seasoned traveller.
Grand Pacific Drive. Photo courtesy of Tourism Illawarra Pebbly Beach Watego s Beach, Byron Bay GAMES TRAVEL OFFICE The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Travel Office makes it easy for you to book accommodation, rent vehicles and arrange tours. When you deal with our Travel Office you can rest assured that you are in the safe hands of expert consultants who know Sydney and the World Masters Games inside out. Accommodation Options are available close to sports competition venues or in the heart of the city. There is something to suit every budget from economy-priced bunk rooms to self-catering apartments and a wide variety of hotels. Rental Cars and Campervans (RVs) Whether competing as an individual or team, we have a range of modern vehicles from sedans to people movers and mini buses. For sleeping up to six people, Campervans (RVs) are a cost-effective way to meet your accommodation and transport needs. All campervans have basic cooking facilities and some include a shower and toilet. Sydney Day Tours and Attractions Take in some of the city s spectacular sights, discover the city s intriguing history and enjoy some of the most thrilling tourist attractions to be found. Hunter Valley
Cradle Mountain, Tasmania Great Barrier Reef Uluru, Northern Territory AUSTRALIAN TOURS Perfect for either before or after the Games, our Travel Office tours are a pass to explore New South Wales and Australia s other states and territories. To help you create the trip of a lifetime, we can tailor an itinerary to the destinations of your choice or, you can choose from many pre-arranged tours including: Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley Wilderness, Wines and Dolphins Broken Hill and NSW Outback Coffs Coast Lord Howe Island The Australian Red Centre Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Heron Island Tasmania If you prefer to be in the driver s seat, there are self-drive packages to the NSW Sapphire Coast, Melbourne, or Queensland via the Central and North Coasts of New South Wales all at your own pace. USA and Canadian residents Goway Travel, North America s largest tour operator to Australia has been appointed to assist American and Canadian residents with their travel arrangements. For details of Goway packages: Go to www.goway.com/2009sydneywmg E-mail wmg2009@goway.com Call 1800 838 0618 (toll free for American and Canadian residents) For more information: Go to www.2009worldmasters.com and click on Accommodation and Travel E-mail 2009worldmasters@gtaus.com.au Call 1300 300 756 (toll free for Australian residents) Call +61 3 9676 2439 (normal charges apply for international callers) Office hours are 0900 to 1700 (GMT + 10 hours) Monday to Friday should you want to speak with one of our expert staff.
Sydney Olympic Park SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are as much about making friends and having fun as they are about playing hard and winning medals. That is why there will be a wide range of social activities across the city during the nine days of competition should you wish to swap your sports uniform for your party clothes. Sydney Olympic Park will be the heart of social activities on a day-to-day basis, with the precinct hosting the Health and Lifestyle Expo, cultural festivals and the biggest party of all the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Closing Ceremony. Away from Sydney Olympic Park, you will be able to attend a variety of Sydney 2009 World Masters Games social hubs for affordable dining and entertainment. The Opening Ceremony on Sunday 11 October 2009 will be an unforgettable celebration of International Masters sport blended with displays of Australia s unique culture at which you and your fellow competitors will take centre stage.
HOW TO REGISTER The quickest and easiest way for you to register for the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games is online. However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you can also send your completed registration form by facsimile or mail. In addition to major international credit cards, you can also pay your Sydney 2009 World Masters Games registration fee by bank cheque or money order in Australian dollars. There are three ways to register: 1 Go to www.2009worldmasters.com and click on Registration 2 Fax your completed registration forms to +61 2 8116 2029 3 Mail to Registrations: Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising Committee, Locked Bag 2009, SILVERWATER NSW 2128, Australia VOLUNTEERS Interested in volunteering at the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games FIND OUT MORE Email volunteers@2009worldmasters.com Web www.2009worldmasters.com Registrations for the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games will close at 1700 hours (GMT +10 hours) on Friday 31 July 2009. Please read the Sport Information Guide for your sport before completing your registration. If you require further assistance email registrations@2009worldmasters.com
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