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MASTERBLAST - THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PAN PACIFIC MASTERS GAMES
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ENTER NOW
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Make sure you enter before Friday 3 September to take advantage of the Standard Fee. "Play it, Live it, Love it" on Australia's magnificent Gold Coast!
Enter now at www.mastersgames.com.au
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KEY ENTRY DATES
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Here are the key entry dates to consider:
3-September – Standard Entry Fee deadline
Closing date for Entries for these sports:
17-September – Softball (teams with 10 players)
24-September - Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Touch
30-September - Rugby League, Rugby Union
1-October – AFL, Athletics, Football (Soccer), Indoor Netball, Netball, Softball (all individuals), Water Polo
8-October – Archery (Field), Beach Volleyball, Dragon Boats (crew), Golf, Judo, Lawn Bowls, Shooting (Pistol), Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Tennis, Tenpin Bowling
15-October - Squash
20-October - Rowing
22-October - Indoor Rowing, Motocross, Polocrosse
29-October - Archery (Target), Cricket, Dragon Boats (individuals), Taekwondo
3-November - Shooting (Clay Target)
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9 DAYS, 34 SPORTS, ENDLESS GOOD TIMES!
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For information on your chosen Sport such as Sports Fee, venue details, age requirements and other competition regulations and sanctioning, click on the links below:
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SPORTS BULLETIN BOARD
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Are you a player seeking a team at the Pan Pacs? Or are you in a team that needs more players? If you are either, post a message on the Sports Bulletin Board and your request may soon be answered. It’s sort of like Sports Match Maker but you have to match yourselves!!!
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GAMES TO BE LAUNCHED IN BROADBEACH
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In a few weeks, the 2010 Pan Pacific Masters Games will be officially launched by Queensland Minister for Sport Phil Reeves MP. Hot Tomato's Holmesy & Flan will be the special guest MCs:
Where: Broadbeach Mall, on stage under the sails
When: Friday 6 August
Time: 10am
This event is open to the public, so get along to help kick-off this year's must-attend event, which will feature a special sporting challenge.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Legendary house band Rush Hour will perform nightly at the Games Village at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre with resident Pan Pacs DJ Tallie.
Feature Nights:
Saturday 6 November – Rockhouse with Ross Wilson and Dave Gleeson sharing vocals
Wednesday 10 November – Daryl Braithwaite
Friday 12 November – ACCA DACCA, the world’s best AC/DC tribute band
Saturday 13 November – Who will it be? The artists will be confirmed closer to the event!
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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
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Experience the heart of Australian fun on a Gold Coast holiday while taking part in the Pan Pacific Masters Games. With 70 kilometres of surf beaches and broadwater, 100,000 hectares of world heritage-listed rainforest, world-class golfing greens and world-famous theme parks, there are limitless leisure activities to add to your Pan Pacific Masters Games experience.
What sets the Pan Pacific Masters Games apart from many others are the accommodation and dining options for visitors. With exclusive 5-star hotels to sunny beachside apartments, there is accommodation for all budgets. And a visit to the Gold Coast wouldn’t be complete without sampling the dining riches at one of the many award-winning restaurants and cafes.
The Games Village at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre is situated in the heart of the Gold Coast at Broadbeach. Broadbeach is a thriving hub and includes a multitude of accommodation, dining and leisure options, all within walking distance of the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Just across the road are Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Jupiters Hotel & Casino, and the internationally famous Broadbeach entertainment and dining precinct.
Expect pleasant warm conditions on the Gold Coast in November, which makes it great for a splash at the beach and for a few light beverages in the evening. The odd shower or storm will not dampen any spirits!
To check out more on the Gold Coast including accommodation visit www.verygoldcoast.com.au , www.goldcoast.com.au and www.broadbeachgc.com
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GOLFERS AND OTHERS - CONSIDER THE RADISSON RESORT GOLD COAST
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Radisson Resort is the ideal place for all Pan Pac participants and especially for golfers to stay. As the host venue for the golf presentations, Radisson Resort is ideally located in close proximity to the golf courses and just 10 minutes to the Games Village. Radisson can arrange daily transfers to the golf course and there is a free shuttle to the Games Village. There is also a gym, two resort pools, tennis courts, day spa and all of those facilities and services you would expect to complement a great sporting holiday.
Rooms from: $125 per night excluding breakfast or $159 including breakfast for two.
Return golf transfers: $7.50 per day
Games Village transfers: Free
Bookings: 07 5555 7700 or visit www.radisson.com/panpacs
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LET'S GO SHOPPING!
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The 2010 Pan Pacific Masters Games merchandise store is now open! Choose from a wide selection of items that will give you a lasting memory of this year's event - T-shirts, singlets, caps, stubby coolers and more. Make a purchase soon and you can guarantee delivery prior to the Games in November.
To go to the merchandise store, click here.
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FACEBOOK
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More than 900 people have joined the official Pan Pacific Masters Games Facebook group since it was activated earlier this year. There is plenty of interaction happening, ranging from questions about the Games, excited anticipation and general chit-chat. Here is a selection of the banter:
Debbie Johnston: cant wait for november to come as did worlds last year and looking forward to pan pacs thanks guys for all your hard work in advance
Maraea Hetet: Otorohanga Diamonds Women's Softball Team are officially registered - WOOHOO!! as first timers we can't wait!! PPM.....here we come!!! :-)
Nathan Joseph: does anyone need a player for mens or mixed 30yr old basketball team???
If you haven't joined our Facebook group yet, you can do so here.
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FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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| Twitter - it's the new Facebook! You can stay up to date with all the happenings of the Pan Pacific Masters Games by following us here. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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| If you have a question about the Pan Pacs, check out the FAQ page on the website here. Otherwise, a browse of the other pages should provide all the answers. |
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The Pan Pacific Masters Games newsletter is distributed to 16,371 unique email addresses. The Pan Pacific Masters Games are managed by Queensland Events Gold Coast. Please do not reply to this email - if you have any enquiries regarding the 2010 Pan Pacific Masters Games, please email info@mastersgames.com.au
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