Registrations open today for the iconic Alice Springs Masters Games, which will attract thousands of visitors to the Red Centre next year.

Around 4,000 people from around Australia and the world are expected to travel to Alice Springs from 10 October to 17 October 2020 to compete in the 36 individual and team sports on offer.

The ‘Friendly Games’ is one of the Territory’s most beloved events and next year it will celebrate its 18th year in the Alice at a range of local sporting venues.

The sporting program is in development with sports clubs and volunteers and will offer competitions catering for both social and more competitive players.

National legends including the Alice Springs Masters Games Patron, Dawn Fraser AC MBE and Honorary Ambassador, Daryl Somers OAM will continue their association with Australia’s longest-running Masters Games.

For more information or to register please visit www.alicespringsmastersgames.com.au

Quotes from Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture, Lauren Moss:

“The Alice Springs Masters Games is an iconic event drawing visitors from across the country and the globe to Alice Springs for eight days of friendly sporting competition, boosting tourism and benefitting local businesses.

“Since its beginning in 1986, the biannual Alice Springs Masters Games has given sportsmen and women a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded competitors and engage in friendly competition.

“The Games promote and boost the community’s participation in a healthy lifestyle through sport at any age, and the Territory Labor Government is proud to fund this event into its 18th year.”

Quotes from Member for Braitling, Dale Wakefield, MLA:

“The Alice Springs Masters Games are truly revered and form part of the fabric of our town and its people – it is an example of our inherent Centralian nature and showcases traditional Aussie camaraderie and good-spirited competition.

“The Games can only happen with the incredible support of our local community and its volunteers, and I encourage participants to register their teams and for volunteers of all ages to get involved.”

Media Contact: Lisa Sennett 0436 929 858 lisaj.sennett@nt.gov.au