Alice Springs Masters Games

Meet Jake 👋 Participating in his first Alice Springs Masters Games, we caught up with Jake all the way from Perth Western Australia so you can get to know him a little better!

⭐ What motivated you to enter the Alice Springs Masters Games for the first time?
I want to support my mum in her fitness journey and being right next to her for her first triathlon will be something amazing.

⭐ Have you set any personal goals for the games?
My main goal is to claim the bragging rights on mum but to also prepare for an upcoming ironman.

⭐ What aspects of the games are you most excited to experience?
Pretty excited for the drinks afterwards, with the closing ceremony being right after the triathlon couldn’t be any better.

⭐ If you weren’t doing Athletics Road & Trail, what would you participate in?
I would definitely get involved in mountain biking, just love the joys of everything to do with mountain biking.

You only need to be 18 to join Jake for the Triathlon?
👉 Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q04pK4r70

Meet Paula 👋 Participating in her first Alice Springs Masters Games, we caught up with Paula so you can get to know her a little better!

⭐ What motivated you to enter the Alice Springs Masters Games for the first time?
At the start of the year, I told my son that I wanted to get fitter and mentioned to Jake that I wanted to do a personal triathlon, I then found out that Jake signed me up and wants to participate together.

⭐ Have you set any personal goals for the games?
My goal for the Triathlon is to give it my best go and get the most out of myself

⭐ What aspects of the games are you most excited to experience?
Doing the Triathlon with my son and work friends and meeting new people in a supportive environment.

⭐ What first got you interested in triathlons?
The diversity of training and variety of skills that will keep me fit and healthy, ticks all the boxes for me.

You only need to be 18 to join Paula for the Triathlon?
👉 Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q04rggyc0

Meet Daniel from the Alice Springs Hockey Association 🏑

Daniel brings passion and expertise as Hockey Sport Coordinator. We slid in with a few quick questions so you can get to know him a little better:

🤔 Forward, Mid or Defence?
I enjoy playing forward and scoring some goals but I usually play full back in the defence.

🤔 What is your favourite skill/move?
I love a good slap shot pass; it is a great move when done well! Unfortunately, I have a bad habit of lifting the ball.

🤔 Fast Paced or Strategic Structure?
Both have their advantages, I prefer a strategic structure because that can move fast when needed.

🤔 How old do you need to be to participate in ASMG 26?
You only need to be 30 to play Hockey in the Alice Springs Masters Games.

🤔 What makes playing Hockey in Alice Springs such a unique experience?
The people are what makes Alice Springs Hockey so great, we have a large variety of experience and skill levels, but everyone enjoys themselves and has a lot of fun!

Want to get involved and score some goals with Daniel?
👉 Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q04qrbDz0

Meet Brian from the Alice Springs Hockey Association 🏑

Hockey is in good hands with Brian as Hockey Sport Coordinator. We slid in with a few quick questions so you can get to know him a little better!

🤔 Forward, Mid or Defence?
I prefer playing defence

🤔 What is your favourite skill/move?
Perfect hit from the top of the circle!

🤔 Fast Paced or Strategic Structure?
Strategic Structure, I love trying to read the play

🤔 How old do you need to be to participate in ASMG 26?
The minimum age to play Hockey is 30.

🤔 What makes playing Hockey in Alice Springs such a unique experience?
Hockey is such a great game for everyone and you don't need to be a superstar to get involved!

Want to get involved and play Hockey with Brian?
👉 Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q04qrbTm0

Meet Jye 👋 Participating in his first Alice Springs Masters Games, we caught up with Jye all the way from Melbourne, VIC so you can get to know him a little better!

⭐ What motivated you to enter the Alice Springs Masters Games for the first time?
The Alice Springs Masters Games are holding a spring qualifier event and I’m trying to qualify for 2027 world championships in Hamburg, and why not race in such an amazing place like Alice Springs.

⭐ Have you set any personal goals for the games?
I’d love to make Alice Springs my personal best triathlon, it will be the first in the pool for me so should hopefully lead to a better time.

⭐ What aspects of the games are you most excited to experience?
everyone coming together for the name of sports, it's great to meet new people with a variety of backgrounds in different sporting codes.

⭐ If you weren’t doing Triathlon, what would you participate in?
I used to play badminton and hockey growing up, so would give either of them a go.

You only need to be 18 to join Jye for the Sprint Triathlon?
👉 Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q04pKfTV0

Meet Joel from the Alice Springs Tennis Club 🎾

As the Tennis Sport Coordinators for the Alice Springs Masters Games, Joel is helping bring the action to life this year. We served up a few questions so you can get to know him a little better:

🤔 Do you prefer to play singles or Doubles?
when I was younger singles was definitely my favourite but now, I lean more towards doubles.

🤔 Is your preference forehand or backhand in doubles?
I don't really mind, happy for my partner to choose.

🤔 Who is your favourite professional player?
Björn Borg and Stefan Edberg are my favourites, can’t go past how cool, calm and collected they both are on court.

🤔 How old do you need to be to participate in ASMG 26?
You only need to be 25 years old to play Tennis.

🤔 What makes playing tennis in Alice Springs such a unique experience?
we have a variety of court surface to choose from, including our new synthetic grass courts that will be used for the Masters Games.

Want to join Joel for a match in the doubles or any of our other tennis events?
👉 Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q04pJBDd0

We were recently asked, "What's happening on closing weekend?" The real question is... what ISN'T happening? 🤩

We're thrilled to announce that Aussie dance-pop icons Sneaky Sound System will perform live at the Closing Ceremony on Saturday 17 October at Lasseters! As we celebrate 40 years of the Alice Springs Masters Games, we're bringing together an incredible entertainment lineup, including Baby Animals Music, Choirboys, Shannon Noll and now Sneaky Sound System for a week-long celebration you won't want to miss!

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of the Games in true ASMG style! For more details about our Closing Ceremony, visit🔗 https://hubs.la/Q04qrx050

🗓 80 Days to gooooo!

The countdown is on, just 80 days until The Friendly Games return to the heart of Australia! There's still time to register and be part of the action, whether you’re in it for the competition, the camaraderie or the adventure.

Secure your spot now 🎫 https://hubs.la/Q04jSFVl0