Australian Masters Games - Geelong 2009

Geelong, Victoria will host the 12th AnnualThe Patron of the Geelong Australian Masters
Australian Masters Games between February 20thGames is Mr John Landy AC, MBE whose
- March 1st 2009. An estimated 10,000childhood was spent in Geelong and was only the
competitors are expected to compete in over 60second man to break the 4 minute mile record in
sports across 80 venues in the City of Greater1954 after Roger Bannister. The Games official
Geelong and the surrounding districts.Ambassadors include Mr Frank Costs OAM, a
The Australian Masters Games began in 1987 inprominent Geelong businessman and President of
Tasmania and have since been held biennially inthe Geelong Football Club and Mr Russell Mark, a
various cities around Australia. They are run byprominent Australian Olympian.
the Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS)Geelong is located approximately 75 km's from
whose moto is 'Sport for All'. Competitors overthe Victorian State Capital of Melbourne and is
the age of 30 from both Australia and Newlocated overlooking on the picturesque Corio Bay.
Zealand are eligible to compete in events designedAs Victoria's second largest city it is steeped in
to encourage both social interaction, camaraderiehistory and is the gateway to such iconic
and the lifelong participation in the various sports.Australian tourism destinations as the Twelve
Events will include the traditional track and fieldApostles, The Otway Ranges and the Bellarine
events plus several new additions including surfing,Peninsula.
outrigger canoeing, golf pitch and putt, BMX andAccommodation for the games should be booked
Speedway.early via the Geelong Accommodation website.
Competitors can register their interest online fromYou will also find this site a useful source of local
23 June 2008, with last entries being accepted onand regional information.
Friday 5th December 2008