GAMES INFORMATION GUIDE 10 – 18 OCTOBER 2009

FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YOUNG FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YOUNG FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YOUNG FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YOUNG FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YOUNG FIT, FUN AND FOREVER YOUNG FIT, FUN AND at venues where sport’s biggest names won gold medals in 2000. Expected to be the largest multi-sport event ever FOREVER YOUNG staged, this is your opportunity to play a part in another piece of history.

The 2009 are where The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are for ordinary people can have extraordinary experiences. Where everyone from former champions to recreational sport all people, regardless of ability, can celebrate their love of newcomers and, like never before, the seventh staging of sport. Where all people, irrespective of age, can demonstrate this event will highlight the remarkable achievements of their passion for life. Where all people can achieve their mature-age athletes and the benefits flowing from ongoing personal best. participation in organised competition.

The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games is a The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are all about being once-in-a-lifetime chance for you to have an Olympic-style fit, fun and forever young. experience with many of the competitions taking place SYDNEY 2009 WORLD MASTERS GAMES

Sydney, home to what was described as “the best 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 , 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 ’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 Benefit Competitor Team Accompanying competitor registration fee of 220 Australian personnel person Dollars (AUD220) entitles you to enter one Entry into a Sydney 2009 World Masters Games sports competition ✓ ✗ ✗ sport with an extra AUD55 payable for each A Sydney 2009 World Masters Games additional sport that you enter. accreditation pass and sports bag ✓ ✓ ✓ Free public transport on Sydney’s Additional sport registration fees apply for: extensive network of trains*, buses ✓ ✓ ✓ and ferries Athletics An allocated seat at the Sydney AUD5.50 per event entered above five events 2009 World Masters Games ✓ ✓ ✓ Opening Ceremony excluding out-of-stadia and relay events Entry into the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Closing Ceremony ✓ ✓ ✓ AUD200 for green fees and other events Access to the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games social hubs located ✓ ✓ ✓ AUD55 for the World Championship levy across the city Shooting – Clay Target Entry into the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Health and AUD55 for targets ✓ ✓ ✓ Lifestyle Expo A souvenir-style Sydney 2009 There are two registration categories World Masters Games ✓ ✓ ✓ commemorative program for non-competitors – team personnel A discount booklet for use at (team coordinators, managers, coaches and selected Sydney restaurants and ✓ ✓ ✓ support staff) and accompanying person tourist attractions Access to sports injury services (family and friends). Both incur a registration at Sydney 2009 World Masters ✓ ✗ ✗ fee of AUD110. Games venues A certificate of competitor participation in the Sydney 2009 ✓ ✗ ✗ All figures quoted are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of World Masters Games Australian Goods and Services Tax. A program for each Sydney 2009 *Excludes travel to and from the Domestic Airport and World Masters Games sport entered ✓ ✓ ✗ International Airport stations SPORTS OVERVIEW All Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitors except those taking part in the Weightlifting competition will represent themselves rather than their country of At the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games you can expect origin. Consequently, more than one team from each friendly competition administered at the highest level and nation can compete and sides can comprise of individuals conducted in compliance with the rules and regulations of from different nationalities. your sport’s International Federation. Sport associations with major event experience will run the competitions in At least a dozen Sydney 2009 World Masters Games conjunction with the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games competitions will take place at Olympic venues, including Organising Committee. Blacktown Olympic Park, , Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Sydney International Regatta Centre, Sydney 2009 World Masters Games sport competitions Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre and Sydney Olympic are broken into age (generally, five-year groups up to an Park Aquatic Centre. 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. Key to Gender Divisions M Men SPORT AND VENUE INFORMATION W Women MX Mixed OP Open

Sports Venues Gender Age Categories Grades and Definitions Divisions 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, Stadia Events 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) Road events Sydney Olympic Park and surrounds M/W Road Events Individual and Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre M/W/MX 35+ to 80+ in 5 year increments A – Open Team events (to be confirmed) B – Competitive C – Recreational Team events Blacktown Olympic Park Baseball Centre OP 35+ and 45+ A – Competitive Corbin Reserve, Quakers Hill B – Recreational 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 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 Polo Penrith Whitewater Stadium – M/W/OP 30+ and 45+ Competitive and Recreational warm up lake Flatwater Sydney International Regatta Centre – M/W/MX Penrith Lakes 30+ to 85+ in five year increments Marathon Nepean River, Penrith Slalom Penrith Whitewater Stadium Cycling Track Dunc Gray Velodrome – Bass Hill M/W 30+ to 85+ in five year increments Road Eastern Creek Raceway – Eastern Creek, 30+ to 85+ in five year increments Lansdowne Park – Lansvale (Men’s Criterium), Dunc Gray Velodrome Criterium Circuit – Bass Hill (Women’s Criterium) Sports Venues Gender Age Categories Grades and Definitions Divisions 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, Mixed teams compete in the 70+ Men’s category Football (Soccer) Teams events Valentine Sports Park – Glenwood M/W 30+ to 50+ in five year increments A – Premier Bernie Mullane Sports Complex – Kellyville B – Competitive Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill Finals Finals venue to be advised M/W All age categories – see Games website Golf Individual event Bankstown Golf Club, Bonnie Doon Golf M/W 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+ All players must be have an Club, Liverpool Golf Club, Long Reef Golf internationally recognised Handicap Club, Mona Vale Golf Club, Monash Country Club, 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 Hockey (Field) Team events The Crest Hockey Centre – Bass Hill and M 35+ to 55+ in five year increments A – Competitive Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre B – Recreational Cintra Park Hockey Centre – Concord W 35+ to 55+ in five year increments and Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre Lawn Pair’s events Bowling and Sports Club M/W/MX 30+, 45+, 60+ Team events Anne Clark Netball Centre and Parramatta M 35+ A – Premier Auburn Netball Courts – Lidcombe W 35+ to 60+ in five year increments B – Competitive C – Recreational Orienteering Sprint Sprint Qualifying – Sydney venue to M/W 35+ to 90+ in five year increments Incorporates IOF Masters World be advised. Final to be held at Sydney Championships Olympic Park. Long Lithgow M/W 35+ to 90+ in five year increments Standard Sydney International Regatta Centre – M/W/MX 27-35, 36-42, 43-49, 50-54, 55-59, Penrith Lakes 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Adaptive M/W/MX 27-49, 50+ Rugby Union Team events Macquarie University Sports Fields – M 35+ and 45+ Macquarie Park and T.G. Millner Field – W 30+ Eastwood Laser, Laser Radial, Woollahra Sailing Club OP Laser 35+, 45+, 55+ and 65+ Tasar, Hobie 16 Radials are W and OP Sports Venues Gender Age Categories Grades and Definitions Divisions Sailing (continued) Access 2.3 (single Dobroyd Aquatic Club – Rodd Point OP 35+, 45+, 55+ and 65+ handed), Access 303 (single and double handed) 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 M/W 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Air Rifle (Fast Pitch) Team events Blacktown Olympic Park Softball Centre M/W 35+ A – Premier – Rooty Hill and Kelso Park North Softball B – Competitive Complex – C – Recreational Blacktown Olympic Park Softball Centre M/W 45+ and Jacqui Osmond Softball Centre – Warwick Farm Individual events Thornleigh Squash Centre and M/W 35+ to 80+ in five year increments A – Open Dural Squash and Fitness Centre B – Competitive C – Recreational Team events MX 35+, 45+, 55+ A/B – Open/Competitive C – Recreational Surf Lifesaving Surf Race, Ski, Surf M/W 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, Board, and Beach 55-59, 60-64, 65+ Sprint Events Teams 90+, 110+, 130+, 150+ (combined ages) Multi-Discipline M/W 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, events 55-59, 60+ (Oceanman/woman) 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+ Pool Events – Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre M/W 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, Individual events 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+ Sports Venues Gender Age Categories Grades and Definitions Divisions Swimming (continued) Pool Relay events – M/W 100-119, 120-159, 160-199, Teams (4 swimmers) 200-239, 240-279, 280-319, 320-359 and then in 40 year increments (combined ages) Pool events – M/W 25-39, 40-54, 55-69, 70-84, 85+ Swimmers with a Disability Open Water Swim Clifton Gardens, Chowder Bay M/W 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, – 3km 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+ Table Individual and Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre (to be M/W/MX 30+ to 80+ in ten year increments For Teams event only: Team events confirmed) 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 B - Recreational Cintra Park – Concord 70+, 75+ and 80+ 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+ 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 – 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+ Ashfield Aquatic Centre M/W 35+ and 40+ MLC School Aquatic Centre – Burwood M/W 45+ to 65+ in five year increments Weightlifting Snatch and Clean Southee Complex, Sydney Showground M 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, Incorporates IWF Masters World and Jerk – Sydney Olympic Park 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Championships. Competitors must qualify W 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, through their National Association 60-64, 65+

Six exciting things to do in Sydney are: ■ Climbing the to admire 360-degree city views from the top of one of the world’s SYDNEY most famous structures ■ Dining at a waterside restaurant in the historic Rocks precinct, by the beach at Balmoral or on the wharf There is no place in the world like Sydney, a cosmopolitan at Woolloomooloo city that readers of Condé Nast, a leading international ■ Exploring Sydney Harbour at a leisurely pace aboard travel magazine, have voted their favourite on no fewer than a ferry or at breakneck speed on an adrenalin-pumping 12 occasions including 2008. jet boat ■ Going on a backstage tour of the Sydney’s natural beauty and the friendliness of its before seeing a performance at one of the world’s sports-loving people are just two of the many reasons leading arts venues why Australia’s first and largest city is the perfect place for ■ Learning about Australia’s unique flora and fauna at you to come and compete in the seventh staging of the the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Aquarium or the World Masters Games. 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).

If cities are your thing then Australia’s other state and territory capitals – Adelaide, Brisbane, , Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth – all have distinct characteristics and attractions to excite even the most

Three Sisters, Blue Mountains seasoned traveller. Grand Pacific Drive. Photo courtesy of Tourism Illawarra Pebbly Beach Watego’s Beach, Byron Bay

GAMES TRAVEL Rental Cars and Campervans (RVs) Whether competing as an individual or team, we have a OFFICE 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 The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Travel Office and transport needs. All campervans have basic cooking makes it easy for you to book accommodation, rent vehicles facilities and some include a shower and toilet. and arrange tours. When you deal with our Travel Office you can rest assured that you are in the safe hands of expert Sydney Day Tours and Attractions consultants who know Sydney and the World Masters Take in some of the city’s spectacular sights, discover the Games inside out. city’s intriguing history and enjoy some of the most thrilling tourist attractions to be found. 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.

Hunter Valley Cradle Mountain, Tasmania Great Barrier Reef Uluru, Northern Territory

AUSTRALIAN TOURS USA and Canadian residents Goway Travel, North America’s largest tour operator to Australia has been appointed to assist American Perfect for either before or after the Games, our Travel and Canadian residents with their travel arrangements. Office tours are a pass to explore New South Wales and For details of Goway packages: Australia’s other states and territories. To help you create the ■ Go to www.goway.com/2009sydneywmg trip of a lifetime, we can tailor an itinerary to the destinations ■ E-mail [email protected] of your choice or, you can choose from many pre-arranged ■ Call 1800 838 0618 (toll free for American and tours including: Canadian residents) ■ Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley ■ Wilderness, Wines and Dolphins ■ Broken Hill and NSW Outback ■ Coffs Coast ■ Lord Howe Island For more information: ■ The Australian Red Centre ■ Go to www.2009worldmasters.com and click ■ Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef on Accommodation and Travel ■ Heron Island ■ E-mail [email protected] ■ Tasmania ■ Call 1300 300 756 (toll free for Australian residents) If you prefer to be in the driver’s seat, there are self-drive ■ Call +61 3 9676 2439 packages to the NSW Sapphire Coast, Melbourne, or (normal charges apply for international callers) Queensland via the Central and North Coasts of New South Wales – all at your own pace. 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 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 The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are as much about party of all – the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games making friends and having fun as they are about playing Closing Ceremony. hard and winning medals. That is why there will be a wide range of social activities across the city during the nine days Away from Sydney Olympic Park, you will be able to attend of competition should you wish to swap your sports uniform a variety of Sydney 2009 World Masters Games social hubs for your party clothes. 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 There are three ways to register: 1 Go to www.2009worldmasters.com and click on Registration The quickest and easiest way for you to register for the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games is online. However, if 2 Fax your completed registration forms to you do not have access to the Internet, you can also send +61 2 8116 2029 your completed registration form by facsimile or mail. 3 Mail to Registrations: In addition to major international credit cards, you can also Sydney 2009 World Masters Games pay your Sydney 2009 World Masters Games registration Organising Committee, fee by bank cheque or money order in Australian dollars. Locked Bag 2009, SILVERWATER NSW 2128, Australia

Registrations for the Sydney 2009 World Masters VOLUNTEERS Games will close at 1700 hours (GMT +10 hours) on Interested in volunteering at the Sydney 2009 Friday 31 July 2009. World Masters Games Please read the Sport Information Guide for FIND OUT MORE your sport before completing your registration. Email [email protected] If you require further assistance email Web www.2009worldmasters.com [email protected] www.2009worldmasters.com

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