COUNTING DOWN!
 The
20th ACC New Zealand Masters Games are just 63 days away. By now
you would have decided that you are coming to this “not to
be missed” event. But that wasn’t a hard decision was
it! The real problem starts now. Just what sports to pick? With
64 to choose from the selection is daunting. How much can you handle
in just one week! Remember to pace yourself! A clever runner is
going just as hard at the finish line as they were at the start!
One suggestion we have received is to place the sports timetable from page 9 of the Registration Book on the dart board and see what you hit with your darts.
However you plan to do it, make sure you are ready to go on opening day!
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CORPORATE CHALLENGE
 Being
unveiled for the first time at the ACC NZ Masters Games this new
showcase event is for businesses to get their work place involved
in this
great event. Planned for Waitangi Day (Friday 6 February 2009)
this four stage progressive team building competition will take
in some of Wanganui’s iconic venues and guarantees to be
a load of fun, full of team building challenges and a unique experience
wrapped up in true Masters Games tradition.
Entries will soon be called for from businesses throughout New Zealand but numbers are strictly limited. More detail about this exciting new event can be found on our website – www.nzmg.com.
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NZCT GAMES VILLAGE
 The
hub of the ACC New Zealand Masters Games is the NZCT Games Village.
Nestled in the heart of Wanganui’s sports centre - Springvale Park, it caters for virtually all of the participants needs.
On a wander through the Village you will discover the Computercare
Check in Centre - dealing with all registrations and sports information,
the huge entertainment marquee that goes off every night of the
Games, the Hot Rock Café - for a delightful dinning experience
every day and every night, the Wanganui Chronicle media and photo
centre - for comprehensive coverage of everything that’s
happening at the Games, the sports injury clinic, massage and medal
engraving services as well as the exciting Mars Petcare exhibit
marquee with a huge variety of products and services to tempt your
fancy.
The Village is built specifically for the Games and is housed completely under canvass creating a very relaxed and summery atmosphere. And with sports happening right in the heart of the Village virtually everyday, you will not want to miss the experience.
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PLAYER PROFILE
Avtar Singh
 Avtar Singh is a proud citizen of The-Garshankar in the Punjab state of India,and he has been running competitively for much of his adult life. He has participated in many significant athletics events such as the All India Masters Games held in Pordichery in 2006 and the National Veterans Athletics Championships in Hyderabad 2004, Chennai 2005, Jaipur 2007, Maharashtra 2008 and Chandigarh 2008, as well as the Asia Masters Athletics Championships in Bangalore in 2006.
Although running 1500m events earlier in his career, now at the
tender age of 56 he focuses on the 5,000 & 10,000 metre events.
Next year he intends turning his attention on New Zealand and will
be competing in the 5k & 10k road runs around the picturesque
banks of the Whanganui river, at the ACC New Zealand Masters Games
in February 2009. And having recorded a time of 19mins, 11.02 seconds
in a 5,000m event earlier this year he is a definite medal prospect
in his 55-59 year age group.
Avtar can expect to be one of over 900 competitors to line up
at the starting line across all age groups for what has proven
to be one of the most spectacular events of the Games.
We look forward to welcoming Avtar to Wanganui and are excited about the international flavour he will add to this wonderful event.
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ACC NEEDS YOU
Have you considered ACC as a possible career path?
Working for ACC provides the chance to make a real difference to lives throughout New Zealand . Being part of an organisation this size gives you opportunities to progress your career. In fact we think you’ll be surprised how much we have to offer. So don’t you think you owe it to yourself to get in touch? For more information visit https://careers.acc.co.nz/
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1 Visit our NZMG website www.nzmg.com and
use the online registration system to enter and pay in one simple process
for instant entry acceptance.
And by registering online you will automatically go into the lucky draw
to WIN
your entry fee back. OR
2 Download the entry book from the website www.nzmg.com,
fill
it in and post it off with your entry fee to NZ Masters Games, PO Box 500, Wanganui
4540.
OR
3 Phone 0800 35 40 45 or email info@nzmg.com to order
your own entry book
and we will mail you one straight away. Or pick one up from any Shoe
Clinic store or selected i-SITE or Les Mills Gym.
Sponsor Profile #3:
The New Zealand Community Trust is all about helping
communities and it loves the way the Wanganui Community gets behind the
ACC NZ Masters
Games. NZCT is more than happy to help people who help themselves and
the ACC NZ Masters Games in Wanganui is a model example of a community
out there making it happen. And so many sports benefit from their involvement
in the event which is also a focus for NZCT.
NZCT has assisted NZ Masters with administration costs and the all important registration book. NZCT hope you enjoy yourself at the Games and look forward to seeing you at the NZCT Games Village.
Sponsor Profile #4:
ACC NZ Masters Games welcomes Radio Sport to the sponsor
family for 2009. As part of the “Radio Network”, radio sport
have literally taken the message to the nation on the AM frequency along
with its sister station Classic Hits on the FM frequency. And the feedback
to date has been incredible.
Everyday more New Zealanders are learning about what
a great event the ACC NZ Masters Games is for the slightly more mature
athlete. So stay tuned to your favourite radio station for updates and
exciting
developments as we build up to the 2009 Games.
And while you’re in Wanganui for the event, tune into Classic Hits on 89.6FM for full coverage of the big event.
Sponsor Profile #5:
ACC is delighted to again be the principal sponsor of the NZ Masters Games - an event that brings together a group of New Zealanders committed to their sports and to staying fit and healthy. The Masters Games has now become a landmark on New Zealand’s
recreational calendar.
Staying fit and active throughout your life is a proven way to reduce the likelihood and impact of injury, whether it's on the sports field or elsewhere. That's an idea we hope all games participants will talk about with their friends and family. The Activesmart website is a good place to start for people who aren't yet active http://www.activesmart.co.nz.
We wish you all a fun and safe 2009 games and look forward to seeing you there. |
