New Zealand Masters Games returns to the University Union

New Zealand Masters Games returns to the University Union

Dunedin (Thursday 13 June) – The New Zealand Masters Games is returning to the University Union as its Games base in 2014.

The Otago Community Trust Games Village will be located at the University of Otago Union after an absence in 2012 due to the refurbishment of the Union buildings.

Games Manager, Vicki Kestila is thrilled to have confirmed the Village for the 2014 New Zealand Masters Games, as it means planning and preparation for the event can now be confirmed.

Mrs Kestila said “It’s really exciting to have the Games Village return to the University Union. This has always been a very popular venue with participants and with the refurbishments that have been made, I think we are all in for a great time.”

Chairman of the Dunedin NZ Masters Games Trust, Mr John Bezett said, “I am delighted that the University Union will be supporting our Games and the newly upgraded facilities at the Union will provide our competitors with the very best of facilities.”

The New Zealand Masters Games are held alternate years in Wanganui and Dunedin with the 2014 NZ Masters Games in Dunedin from 1 to 9 February. Mrs Kestila was appointed in October 2012 so the 2014 NZ Masters Games will be her first as Games Manager.

The NZ Masters Games is a multi-sport event that offers participants an opportunity to compete and partake in a range of sporting and social activities. The Masters Games philosophy is one of participation with competition being important but not all-important. Entry is open to all, irrespective of ability or skill and without requirement to be registered as a member of a sporting organisation.

The Masters Games joins athletes with the common purpose of enjoying their recreational pursuits in an atmosphere of universal friendship and camaraderie.

For more information about the NZ Masters Games, go to www.nzmg.com.

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