Australian University Sport (AUS) has been selected to manage the 13th Australian Masters Games in Adelaide in 2011.
28 July 2010
AUS is the peak body for university sport in Australia and is the owner and operator of the Australian University Games, Australia's largest annual multi-sport event, as well as many other regional and international events.
"AUS along with their event management expertise bring a philosophy of promoting health and wellbeing in our communities and therefore fit (the Confederation of Australian Sport's) philosophies behind the Masters Games," said CAS President Michael Sparks.
AUS CEO Don Knapp said the peak body was pleased to have been chosen as the company to deliver the 13th Masters Games.
"The Masters Games is an iconic event that we believe has enormous potential to grow further than its current numbers," he said. "The fact that AUS will also take the Australian University Games to Adelaide in 2012 means that we can coordinate the management of these two great events to ensure strong outcomes and legacies for participants, stakeholders and the South Australian Community."
The Games will take place in October 2011 and is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants competing in up to 55 sports. The 10-day competition is expected to generate over $15 million for the local economy.
The event team is expected to be in place in the coming months, however if you require further information on the Games in the meantime, contact the AUS General Manager at tony.jermyn@unisport.com.au.
