Australian Masters Games participants will have even more reason to celebrate with the opportunity to win a trip to the exclusive XXXX Gold Island via the Games social program in Geelong this October.
All visitors to the Avalon Airport Games Village can win just by quenching their thirst with an icy cold XXXX Gold, the official beer of the 14th Australian Masters Games, at the opening and closing ceremonies or at the mid-week party.
The lucky winner will waltz away with a two night trip for them and three friends to the XXXX Island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef to experience the good life.
XXXX Gold sponsorship and events leader Dean Matthews said the prize will be a welcome reward after some fierce competition.
“XXXX Gold is thrilled to be the official beer partner of the 14th Australian Masters Games,” Matthews said.
“We love to celebrate good times with great friends and that is central to the Australian Masters Games sport and social model.
“A refreshing beer will be welcomed by participants after a day of intense competition on the various sporting arenas, and the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for them and their mates will make it even sweeter.”
With XXXX Gold the official beer of the 14th Australian Masters Games, they join Jack Rabbit as the official wine partner.
A packed-full social program will compliment the week-long sports activities, with the main social events – the opening ceremony, mid-week party and closing ceremony – all occurring at the Avalon Airport Games Village in Kardinia Park.
Iconic Australian entertainers Mental as Anything and James Reyne will headline the opening ceremony on Saturday 5 October whilst Pseudo Echo will headline the ‘Funky Town’ themed closing ceremony on Saturday 12 October.
The Australian Masters Games is a mass participation sporting event for anyone over the age of 30, attracting over 8,000 participants in 52 sports, with its 14th edition being held in Geelong from the 5th to 12th October 2013.
XIV Australian Masters Games Snapshot
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When: |
Saturday 5th October – Saturday 12th October, 2013 |
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Where: |
Geelong, Victoria is the host city of the XIV Australian Masters Games. Just an hour from Melbourne, Geelong is set on a sparkling bay with a well-developed and welcoming waterfront precinct, and an array of nearby tourist destinations. |
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Who: |
8,000 people from across Australia and overseas are expected to converge on Geelong for this week-long event. Participants will come from all walks of life – the only criteria is that they must be over 30 years of age at the time of the games (minimum age does vary in some sports). There is no maximum age or qualification criterion, only the minimum age requirement. There is also no limit to the number of events a person is allowed to compete in. |
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Events: |
There will be 52 sports on offer, ranging from athletics to basketball to cue sports to wood chopping. A full list of participating sports is available at www.AustralianMastersGames.com. |
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Entertainment: |
As well as an extensive sporting schedule, the Australian Masters Games will also comprise a variety of social events throughout the week, providing a festival atmosphere for both competitors and visitors to Geelong. Iconic Australian entertainers Mental as Anything and James Reyne will headline the opening ceremony on Saturday 5 October. Pseudo Echo will headline the ‘Funky Town’ themed closing ceremony on Saturday 12 October. |
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For further information (media only) please contact:
Taryn Kirby
Australian Masters Games Media
03 9822 7110 or 0433 665 055