Australian Masters Games : News

#16AMG Survey - 08-11-2017

Thank you to the 5,000 plus participants, over 1,000 volunteers, countless supporters and many sponsors who came out and made the 16th Australian Masters Games such a success. There was a buzz across Tasmania's North West throughout the entire week.

Adelaide to host 2019 Australian Masters Games - 30-10-2017

More than 10,000 athletes and spectators will come together in Adelaide in 2019 for the 17th Australian Masters Games.

Launceston mum makes golden comeback on the hardwood at #16AMG - 28-10-2017

It has been four years since Deb Reynolds played a competitive game of basketball, but you would not have guessed it watching her bring the ball up for the Trojans at the 16th Australian Masters Games.

Alexander Beernink proves it’s never too late to be a gymnast - 28-10-2017

It is impressive for anyone to take up a sport in their later years and compete as a Masters athlete, but starting out as a gymnast at the age of 60 is a remarkable achievement by Alexander Beernink.

Tassie’s North West shines as Adelaide announced as 2019 host - 28-10-2017

Tasmania’s North West has put on a show during eight days of memorable Australian Masters Games action, according to Games general manager Scott Wade.

Craig Walker happy to forget his age for a few hours in the pool - 27-10-2017

Sport has always been a part of Craig Walker’s life and he cherishes the time he can put his head down and compete in the swimming pool like he did at the 16th Australian Masters Games.

Former Australia touch footy skipper loves the fun vibes of Masters - 27-10-2017

Tony Eltakchi has played touch football at the highest level, captaining the mixed Australian team, but he has rarely had as much fun as playing with friends at the Australian Masters Games.

Games Closing and Volunteer Thank You - 27-10-2017

Celebrate the end of the Games at West Beach in Burnie with a volunteer thank you parade and complimentary beer, cider, wine and water before heading to the Hoodoo Gurus concert.

Dragon boat ladies from Queensland come together for Games - 27-10-2017

It has been a few days of fun and laughter for the Lakers Devils dragon boat team from Queensland who came together from all parts of the northern state for the 16th Australian Masters Games.

Games chairman Royce Fairbrother snares bronze in debut time trial - 26-10-2017

Close to 100 riders took off down Old Coast Road in Ulverstone taking part in the cycling time trial at the 16th Australian Masters Games with the chairman Royce Fairbrother claiming a bronze medal.

A birthday catch for fly fisher Karen Brooks at #16AMG - 26-10-2017

It was a birthday to remember for fly fisher Karen Brooks who hauled in a good-sized trout while competing in the first ever Australian Masters Games fly fishing competition, which took place out at the beautiful Talbot Lagoon in Guildford.

Tassie local Denise Geeves betters 13-year highest score at #16AMG - 26-10-2017

It was a special day in Devonport for Denise Geeves who got hot at the tenpin bowling alley and rolled her highest ever score of 240, which eclipsed her previous best tally that was set 13 years ago.

TASSIE TIMES: A birthday catch as fishing is off to a flyer - 26-10-2017

TASSIE TIMES: Birthday girl Karen Brooks catches fish on first day of competition, Games chairman Royce Fairbrother grabs bronze and tenpin bowler sets new PB.

No time to waste for 80-year-old Leon Stanley at the Masters - 25-10-2017

At 80 years of age Leon Stanley is doing what he can to stay active and keep himself on the field to enjoy the competitive nature of sport, which he is doing every day at the 16th Australian Masters Games.

Debbie Taylor hitting them okay for a plus one at Masters Games - 25-10-2017

It was only a last-minute invite by Debbie Taylor’s partner to join the boys on a golf trip and fill a spot that had her entered in the 16th Australian Masters Games and she is more than happy to get the call up.