Welcome

The momentum is building up and the clock is counting down – 106 days until the Games kick off!

The beauty of daylight savings means we can get out for that evening walk and get active in preparation for not only a summer bod, but for the Games in Dunedin 1-9 February 2014.

Check out our 70+ sports line up! There’s an abundance of both social and competitive events, enter as an individual or grab your friends, family or work colleagues and experience some new events.

If dodging mud, water and climbing obstacles are your thing, then check out Tough Master and Top Team. Or if you’re the more laid back type, indulge indoors with Wine Options or Euchre where you are bound to meet new people and have a great time. And of course for all of those competitive bunnies we have a huge range of sports for you too - Football, Netball, Hockey, Cricket and Athletics are just but a few on offer.

At the end of the day, there is something for everyone, so what are you waiting for, check out the sports here and get your registration in!

Issue 02 - Oct 2013




Register Online Now

Entering the Southern Trust New Zealand Masters Games has never been easier than doing it online!

Why spend MONEY and TIME hand writing and posting your registration when you can simply register with the click of a button. Registering online also means,

  • Your registration is instantly confirmed
  • It can be paid for on the spot
  • It can be altered should your circumstances change
  • It is available 24/7
  • You have the chance to win your registration fee back

Click here to register online now!

Games Theme

In honour of our 25th anniversary, we’ll be celebrating in style! The Games theme for 2014 will be SILVER.

We encourage you to have some fun and get involved both at the games and the village. We’re keen to see combinations of robots, divas from the silver screen, princes and princesses, winning medals and enthusiastic entrants cutting shapes on the dance floor. With an abundance of choices, use your imagination, get creative and embrace yourself for 9 days to remember.

Fun Events

We offer 7 fun events, which mainly include dressing up, team building and the opportunity to win a medal.

Look out for our friend Stewart who wants to make it easy for you to find events where the only requirement is to enjoy yourself.

Below are details of the 7 fun events we have to offer.

Athletics - 5km Road Run
Fun Run - Prizes for the best dressed team and first complete team over the finish line.

Bowls - Crackerjack
Play Indoor Bowls, Lawn Bowls and Petanque. Sausage sizzle, bar and supper provided.

Petanque - Twilight
Evening event starting at 5:45pm played in 2 sections, non-club entrants and club (competitive) entrants.

Sports Accuracy Challenge
Play Outdoor Bowls, Golf Putting, Pool and Darts. Bar and supper provided.

Top Team
Compete in a series of 5-minute team based activities including wheelbarrow racing and giant puzzle making. Be prepared to get wet and dirty in this event!

Twilight 400
Twilight 400 has always been a big hit! Dress up, hop on a bus and be prepared for 2 nights of fun!. Play Darts, Curling, Smallbore Rifle Shooting and 10 Pin Bowling. There is BYO on the bus (but no drinking before shooting of course!)

Wine Options
Get down to Wine Options for some fine wine and great banter! In teams of 4 you will taste a variety of different wine. This is a popular event, so get your entry in quick!


Top Team

Twilight 400

Win a Holiday for Two to Rarotonga!

A huge thank you to our friends from Hannagan and Greive Travel Associates, who have generously provided a trip for 2 to Rarotonga to give away to one lucky winner!

holiday

Spend 5 nights in a Premium Garden Suite at Pacific Resort Rarotonga (courtesy of Pacific Resort Hotel Group). Kick back and relax with the lagoon at your doorstep, complimentary snorkelling gear, transfers, daily tropical breakfast, kayaks and sun loungers to soak up the goodness!

Prize includes return airfares, five nights accommodation and all the goodies above.

Entry forms are available at the Games Village when you check in. Complete the entry form and drop it into the entry box at the Games Village.

Hannagan and Greive Travel Associates are a new Travel Agency so if you are heading away, get down and see the friendly team located on Lower Stuart Street or visit www.travelassociates.co.nz.

Note: Visit www.nzmg.com for full terms and conditions of the holiday package.

Cadbury Dunedin Marathon

The Games Team love to get out and about!

Congratulations to the Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club and all the competitors who took part in the 35th Cadbury Dunedin Marathon, it was another successful event

Over 2000 enthusiastic and colourful runners made their tracks over the course, and we made sure we were there to share it.

Congratulations to:

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Full Marathon 1st place-getters:
Tony Payne (overall)

Half Marathon 1st place-getters:
Daniel Bachin (overall)

Half Marathon Walk 1st place-getters:
Roger Leslie (overall)

Visit the Cadbury Dunedin Marathon website for details of all race placings and more.

Volunteers

Come along and be a part of the Games Team!

Thank you to those keen beans that have come back in and offered their support for the build-up to the games and during games week. It is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy a new experience and most of all loads of fun. We have a selection of jobs including office work, meet and greet, marshalling, check-in and much more.

To be a part of the team, simply fill out a Registration Form here
(PDF Download - 306kb).

Return your form to the Games Office or email to volunteers@nzmg.com

Ooops!

Some of you may be aware there has been a typo in the Registration Book.

Superannuitant Age
On page 7 of the Registration Book the date to qualify for a Superannuitant is incorrect.

A Superannuitant is an entrant who is born before 01/02/1949. This means if you are 65 years or older as at 01/02/2014 you are classed as a Superannuitant and are eligible for the $65 registration fee until 3 January 2014.

Next Issue

We endeavour to keep you up with the latest news. Please visit our website and our Facebook page for the latest articles, photos and updates.

The next e-Newsletter will be published in November.

Contact Us

Please feel free to visit the team in the Games Office situated at:

The Municipal Chambers, 48 the Octagon, Dunedin.
(under the clock tower)

For our full contact details, see the side bar
or visit, www.nzmg.com

View us on Google Maps, click here

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