The countdown is on for the return of the Alice Springs Masters Games (ASMG) to Central Australia with the event to take place from 12-19 October 2024.
Thursday 4 July, marks 100 days to go until the ASMG, with planning well underway to deliver an exciting sporting and social program. With just over three months until the games, people are encouraged to get amongst the action and register either for a sport or as a volunteer.
This year’s Opening Ceremony will take place at TIO Traeger Park on Saturday 12 October in partnership with Alice Springs Town Council. The Games Hub will be a place to meet fellow competitors and include the registration centre and merchandise stall. The Closing Ceremony will take place on Saturday 19 October with the line-up to be announced soon.
Activities will take place across the week including the popular night markets, sports themed trivia nights, meal deals at restaurants and cafes and more. Cultural experiences and tours will also be available to those looking to discover more about Central Australia and its people.
Known as ‘The Games with Heart,’ the ASMG are for a range of abilities and ages, with some sports, such as mountain biking, accepting competitors from 25-years-old, while for others it is 30. Golf, cycling, and running over various distances join 26 other sports, which range from darts, archery and lawn bowls to softball and equestrian.
The ASMG began in 1986 and is the second oldest Masters Games in the world. The Games provide a fun and inclusive sporting competition but also an opportunity to explore the stunning Red Centre from the rich history in Alice Springs to the stunning MacDonnell Ranges.
The event is delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) on behalf of the Northern Territory Government.
The Games Fee is $99. Returning ASMG participants from 2018 have received a $10 discount code for the Games Fee. Sporting fees, set by each club, also apply for each sport that entrants register for.
To enter or find out more, head to www.alicespringsmastersgames.com.au
