Welcome to the South Island Masters Games Nelson.

Thank you to all participants and visitors.  The last day of competition today.

For something different enter the Masters Games Run Walk to the centre of NZ - meet at the Nelson i-Site information between 9am and 10am.

The Games ViIllage is at Saxton Field (upstairs at the netball Pavilion). This is where you can register for the Games, have a quiet beer or two, grab a bite to eat, get a medal engraved and check out the awesome Games gear we have for sale.  Open 9am-6pm Thursday and 9am-9pm Friday and 8am-6pm Monday.

Excellent Photographs for viewing and sale on www.shuttersport.co.nz

On line entries now closed, you can still register for some sports at the Games Village phone 03 989 5220 for more details.



Social Programme - final wrap up today before the RWC final.  We'll be acknowledging the great work of our volunteers as well.  It's on at McCashin's Brewery, 660 Main Road, Stoke in the garden bar from 5.00-7.00pm.  Live Music from The Beat Boys.

And the party moves to Timaru for the 12th South Island Masters Games 6th - 14th October 2012.

Celebrate this great sporting carnival with us and 3,000 other participants from around New Zealand. Nine days of sport, nine nights of entertainment – it’s going to be huge.  Play Hard, Party Harder.

Masters Games heading for sunny Nelson

For the first time, the South island Masters Games will come to sunny Nelson, where it’s all here, all year! Golden sand beaches, clear turquoise water, award-winning wineries and a vibrant arts and culture scene are all here to explore while you enjoy our fabulous climate that rivals the Mediterranean. To get some exploring ideas click here.

More than 3,000 visitors are expected to pack out Nelson for the nine day sporting festival, making it one of the largest participation events in the South Island.

The party runs from 15 - 23 October and entry is open to anyone who is old enough – and for most sports that’s anyone over 30 years. You don’t have to belong to a club or meet qualifying standards and you’ll be joining in with 3000 other participants from across New Zealand. Registrations are accepted from any area of New Zealand or overseas, not just the South Island. Simply put, anyone can enter as long as you’re old enough! Click here to get full registration details.

We have a jam-packed sports programme. There are 50 sports including a whole range of new events – Beach Volleyball, Cribbage, Disc Golf, Indoor Cricket, Snooker, Softball, Ten Pin Bowling and even Ultimate – a fast paced team frisbee game. To get more details of the full sports programme click here

Many sports will be based at Saxton Field, the $30m world class sporting complex in Stoke, just a short drive from Nelson CBD. The Games Village and Registration Centre will also be based at Saxton, with the full range of event and athlete services available along with the Taste of the Tasman expo showcasing the best in local products and services.

With the move to Nelson, expect the Games social programme to hit overdrive. Not only will we link in with the Nelson Arts Festival and the Rugby World Cup, we have lined up exotic new venues for our legendary Masters Games theme parties. Check out the social events page for more details.

The Games is more than a sporting event, it is a major cultural event. People participate to test themselves in sporting competition, find an interest, and meet new friends, all in the interests of mental and physical wellbeing. The Masters Games helps to promote the ‘Masters movement,’ and get more people participating in sports.

Entries are now open. You can enter on-line just click on the orange registration button or we can post you a registration entry book. Just go to the contact us link and fill out the form. Search through our website for all the latest information or call our help line phone 03 688 5531.

Everyone who enters the Games has the chance to win.

Bowater Toyota is giving everyone who enters the Games, the chance to win a car. Correctly guess the number plate of the brand new Toyota Yaris Hatchback and you’ll be driving it home.