Entry 5 - 14Guide February Whanganuiwww.nzmg.com 2021 0800 302 019 page 1 Our Partners THE NEWS Keep up to date with the Downer New Zealand Masters Games WEBSITE WWW.NZMG.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NEW.ZEALAND.MASTERS.GAMES @NZMG2021 DOWNLOAD THE NEW ZEALAND MASTERS GAMES APP FROM NOVEMBER 2020 Great sport, Great mates, Great memories! Welcome The Downer New Zealand Masters Games, the largest annual multi-sport event in New Zealand, invites you to play at our place: Whanganui, 2021. With over 50 sports to choose from, the Downer New Zealand Masters Games is the epicentre of competition, camaraderie, and celebration for anyone from 20 years to triple digits. The very place to ignite passion, feel the joy of a chosen sport, and try a new one. The only qualification you need to enter the Downer New Zealand Masters Games is to meet the minimum age for your sport. When the sun goes down each day, it’s time to celebrate. Competitors and friends converge at the Games Hub, the War Memorial Centre, set in the heart of city, to party and share THAT moment. Experience feeling alive in the best possible way. Join us, solo or with your friends. We promise there are plenty more friends to make over nine magic days and ten nights of sport, entertainment, and action. Most importantly, the Downer New Zealand Masters Games is about taking part your way, hard out or social. Now, browse the Entry Guide, pick your sports, and enter. It won’t be the same without you! Check out pages 10 and 11 for the full sports schedule. CONTACT DETAILS: Physical Address: Postal Address: NZCT Sports House PO Box 516 266 London Street, Whanganui Whanganui, 4541 WANTING SOME HELP TO ENTER? Give us a call or pop in and see us. Phone: 0800 302 019 or 06 349 2321 Email: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday 17 September to 10 December: Every Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm page 3 Whanganui page 4 Whanganui Our Place Positioned in the heart of the North Island, the Whanganui District is rich in history, culture, and home to a diverse natural environment. Our city is a unique blend of heritage architecture and cutting-edge creativity. We’re big enough to support ground-breaking ambitions and small enough for authentic connection. Our compact city centre is the perfect base for exploring, with shopping, dining, museums, art galleries, parks, and riverboat rides all within walking distance. Our hospitality, like our river, is legendary: we look forward to welcoming you. For details on activities and accommodation in Whanganui, visit discoverwhanganui.nz or contact the Whanganui i-SITE on 0800 926 426. AUCKLAND Whanganui - Can’t wait to see NEW PLYMOUTH ! NAPIER You WHANGANUI PALMERSTON NTH WELLINGTON Whanganui’s central location makes getting here by road easy. Alternatively, Air Chathams offers direct daily flights to Whanganui from Auckland. See page 34 for offer. Crossing the Cook Strait to compete? Head to the inside back page for information on the generous Interislander offer for Downer New Zealand Masters Games participants. page 5 Enter the To be part of the nine days of magic, you first need to enter. Check that you meet the minimum age for your chosen sport on page 10 and you are ready to enter. We have a few entry options for you: OPTION ONE: Enter at nzmg.com/enter-now. 1. Select your Competitor Pass option 2. Add your details and sports (if competing) 3. Complete payment 4. Receive an instant confirmation OPTION TWO: If you live in Whanganui, we recommend visiting the New Zealand Masters Games team (Location details and office hours on page 3) to receive the Whanganui, Local As special entry fee of $55 during the Early Bird period. Just bring proof of address, super easy. Please note: The Whanganui, Local As entry fee is for Whanganui residents only OPTION THREE: Enter by giving the New Zealand Masters Games team a call on 0800 302 019 during office hours (see office hours on page 3) and we can complete your entry, and process the payment over the phone. Great sport, Great mates, Great memories! Competitor Fee 11 SEPTEMBER - 13 DECEMBER Early Bird Entry .. $65 14 DECEMBER - 10 JANUARY 2021 Standard Entry .. $95 11 JANUARY - 14 FEBRUARY 2021 Final Entry .. $125 11 SEPTEMBER - 13 DECEMBER Whanganui, Local As Entry .. $55 (Whanganui residents only) SPORT FEE The sport fee enables you to compete in specific sports. The fees vary depending on the sports you enter. Check out pages 12 - 29 for the alphabetically ordered sports details, including fees. SUPPORTER FEE / NON PLAYING OFFICIAL $45 Want to be a part of the Games, but not compete in a sport event, or umpiring or officiating a sports event but not participating yourself? The Supporters Pass is for you! With a Supporter pass you receive all the entry fee inclusions of a competitor, except you are unable to compete in any Masters Games sports or receive medals. Please note, access to the Games Hub is by accreditation only, so you will need a pass to access the great entertainment we have on offer. All prices are in New Zealand dollars and include tax. Payment must be received before the entry fee close-off date to be eligible for the applicable fee. YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES... • Official Games Accreditation Pass • Right to enter the Masters Games Sports and compete for a medal • Masters Games Sports Bag • Masters Games Handbook • Entry to all Masters Games Sports Venues • 9 days and 10 nights of entertainment at the Games Hub page 7 JOIN US - BECOME A BAYLEYS HOST VOLUNTEER We simply could not achieve everything we do over the nine days at the Downer New Zealand Masters Games without the energy and expertise of our Bayleys Host volunteers. They play a vital role in our event delivery and we are always keen to hear from people with time to give. Bayleys Whanganui are focused on people; connecting with them, understanding what they need and doing our best to meet those needs. In this instance, Bayleys Whanganui are proud to be the host partner for the hardworking and generous volunteers of the Downer New Zealand Masters Games. Taking care of those who take care of others is a privilege, and to say thanks Bayleys Whanganui will be setting up a Bayleys Host Tent, providing a space to relax, catch up with fellow volunteers and be fed and watered. Our Bayleys Hosts will be the stuff of legends! Bayleys Hosts: Altogether better, altogether here to help. Keen to join the team? Contact us today to sign-up as a Bayleys Host: [email protected] l 06 349 2329 The Sport Whanganui team is passionate about empowering people to live active lives. Assisting people to connect with sport and activities, their way, is rewarding, and our collaboration with the Whanganui (NZ) Masters Games Trust is a great part of that story. Well-being and social connection are key to unlocking a life well lived for us all, and Sport Whanganui and New Zealand Masters Games walk side by side to deliver opportunities to improve well-being. Whatever sport you are part of, Sport Whanganui wishes you all the best. www.sportwhanganui.co.nz l 06 349 2300 SPORT MIN. AGE MAP NO Archery 40 27 Athletics 30 16 Badminton 35 10 Basketball M 35 W 30 10 Bocce 27 4 Bowls - Indoor 35 10 Bowls - Lawn 40 Multiple venues Bowls - Twilight Lawn 30 11 Corporate Challenge 25 Games Hub Cowboy Action Shooting 30 34 Cricket 35 12 Cycling 35 2,16,23,29 Dancesport 30 Games Hub Darts 30 5 Fishing - Salt Water 35 Whanganui Coast Floorball 30 10 Football - 6 A-Side M 35 W 30 26 Football - 11 A-Side M 35 W 25 26 Golf 9 Hole 35 8 Golf 18 Hole Individual 35 3, 3A Golf Foursomes 35 33 Gymsport 20 10 Hockey - 6 A-Side 25 9 Inline Hockey M 30 W 21 10 Jigsaw Racing 35 Games Hub Leisure Marching 25 10 Motocross M 30 W 25 1 Motorcycle Classic Trials 25 24 Mountain Biking 30 25,30 Netball - Indoor 25 10 Netball - Outdoor 30 13 Olympic Weightlifting 35 18 Petanque 35 28 Pool 8 & 9 Ball 40 15 RipRugby M 25 W 21 4, 10 Road Runs/Walks 30 20,21, X Country TBC Events Schedule Events Rock N Roll 25 Games Hub Rowing - Indoor 30 Games Hub Rowing - Outdoor 27 22 Shooting - Clay Target 40 32 Snooker M 40 W 30 28 Softball 30 7 Squash 35 14 Sports Accuracy Challenge 20 28 Stair Racing 30 19 Swimming - Open Water 20 21 Swimming - Pool 20 10 Table Tennis 25 10 Tennis 40 14 Touch Rugby M 25 W 21 TBC Triathlon - Off Road 30 30 Twilight - 400 35 Games Hub meeting point Volleyball - Indoor M 30 W 27 10 Waka Ama 20+ 17 *Conditions apply see Sport details for further info. This schedule is subject to change. Waterskiing M 35 W 30 30 Yachting 35 6 Great sport, Great mates, Great memories! 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 27 16 SINGLES, 10 MIXED DOUBLES DOUBLES SOCIAL DOUBLES TEAMS TEAMS 10 4 PAIRS OPEN 27+ 10 PAIRS FOURS TRIPLES MEN/WOMEN Multiple venues MIXED FOURS MIXED PAIRS PAIRS 11 MIXED TRIPLES Games Hub OPEN MIXED 34 LONG RANGE 12 HILL CLIMB 2,16,23,29 TIME TRIAL /TRACK ROAD Games Hub 5 MIXED PAIRS MIXED THREES PAIRS SINGLES Whanganui Coast 10 26 26 8 3, 3A 33 10 9 10 Games Hub 10 1 X-COUNTRY 24 X-COUNTRY 25,30 DOWNHILL CRITERION 10 13 18 28 DOUBLES TRIPLES 15 4, 10 20,21, X Country TBC 10KM X-COUNTRY 5KM 1/2 MARA Games Hub Games Hub 22 32 28 SINGLES PAIRS BACK-UP DAY 7 14 SINGLES SINGLES SINGLES DOUBLES DOUBLES 28 19 21 10 10 MIXED 14 SINGLES DOUBLES DOUBLES TBC 30 Games Hub meeting point COMP 1 COMP 1 COMP 2 COMP 2 10 17 30 6 page 11 ARCHERY DATE: Sunday 7 February 2021 VENUE: Wanganui Archery Club TIME: 9:30am AGE: 40+ at first day of competition SPORTS FEE: $35 per person EVENTS: Morning: 1 x RMT 720 40-49yrs 72 Arrows @ 70m, 122cm face Recurve men & women 40-49yrs 72 Arrows @ 50m, 80cm centre face Compounds men & women 50+ 72 Arrows @ 60m, 122cm face Recurve men & women 50+ 72 Arrows @ 50m, 80cm centre face Compounds men & women Afternoon: 40-49yrs 36 arrows @ 40m & 36 arrows @ 30m - 80cm centre face.