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Posted: 07.06.21
First Name: Kate
Last Name: Rowlands
Role: Sport Convenor for Cricket
Sport: Hockey, Swimming, Cricket (wasn't old enough to play cricket before but the age has been dropped for women so this will be great)

State: NSW

Region where you live: Casino

Age group: 35+

Have you competed in the Lismore Masters Games before? Yes - I have competed in hockey and swimming at previous Masters Games and am hoping to play hockey this year.

If so, what years were you involved? 2017 and 2019

What is the best part of participating in the Masters Games for you? Participating against different competitors and meeting new people.

What was your motivation for participating in this year’s event? The chance to participate in a team with players I would not normally play with – mixed teams rather than mens and womens separate events.

Do you have family or friends participating this year in the Masters Games?

My husband is also a Sport Convenor for cricket this year and he has played cricket at past Masters Games.

How did you see the Masters Games advertised?

I have seen it advertised in multiple places – social media, newspaper (website) and also word of mouth from other competitors. Having previously participated in past years, I knew this biennial event was coming up and was keen to participate.

What are some of your favourite activities to do while in Lismore attending the games: Find a couple of good coffee shops between matches to refuel and catch up with friends.

Will you attend the social functions on offer during the games?

No, I have young children and am unlikely to attend.

Will you attend the Lismore Turf Day on Thursday 23^rd September?

No.

What is one of your favourite hobbies away from work and sport?

Playing sport (cricket and hockey).

What do you hope to achieve out of the Masters Games experience?

Have the chance to play with and against others I don’t normally participate with, social side of the events.

Why would you recommend participating in the cricket or other sports to other participants?

It’s a great chance to participate in a well organised competition, meet new people and participate in some great social events.

What are your best personal characteristics:

I am competitive, like to encourage others, and try my best no matter what the situation.

What other ways do you prioritise your health and wellness?

Getting away from work and spending time with my family is a way to relax. I also try to make sure I exercise and have some time to myself.

Do you participate in any other local or regional sporting competitions?

Yes, I play third grade cricket for Casino Magpies in the Northern Rivers Cricket League and I play hockey for East Lismore Hockey Club.

What other local Lismore sporting events do you support and participate in?

I have participated in the Lismore Parkrun and have previously participated in the Darryl Chapman fun run.

Will you have family and friends supporting you throughout the event?

Since we live in the area, my children and husband will be around to support me through the event. My parents may also come up from out of the area to watch and help look after our children.

Tell us a little bit about your representative cricket career?

I represented both NSW and QLD in Second XI Cricket, and was a member of the QLD Fire Squad for a number of years while playing grade cricket in Brisbane. Recently I have been lucky enough to be a part of the Coffs Coast Chargers side that played in the NSW Womens Regional Bash for the last two years. We have made the final both years, winning in 2020 at the SCG and losing the final this year at North Sydney Oval.

Anything else you would like to add?

The Lismore Workers Masters Games is for everyone regardless of your skillset or motivation – join in and give a sport a go!

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Posted: 07.06.21
If you like fast pace, high energy and an urban atmosphere, 3 v 3 basketball could be the option for you at this year’s games. Find your sneakers, grab your teammates (it’s so good that you only need 4 people) and start shooting. Find your local park and try your luck at a few hoops. With men’s and women’s mixed competitions (35+ and 45+), this is one competition you don’t want to miss.

Games will be played at Lismore Basketball Stadium on:

• Friday 24 September (6.00pm-9.00pm) (3v3 games)
• Saturday 25 September (9.00am-5.00pm) (5v5 games)
• And for the keen competitors Sunday 26September as well!

3v3 is known for its fast pace and one of the best parts is competitors can be versatile in both shooting and defence. It’s high energy with no breaks after a goal or foul, and the team on the offence must take a shot within 12 seconds from possession of the basketball.

The best part of the basketball event is you can walk across the street and also catch the action of the baseball and softball events or stretch your legs and walk into the main Lismore CBD and catch a bite to eat or drink at one of our many fantastic restaurants and cafes.

For all the information you need about Basketball and to enter, visit Lismore Masters Games/basketball.

Bit of Trivia for you!

Did you know that 3 x 3 basketballs are size 6 compared to size 7 balls used in the 5-a-side game.

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Posterd 07.06.21
"GOOD players inspire themselves,
GREAT players inspire others"

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Posted: 01.06.21
Did you know the Australian Men’s and Women’s OZTAG teams are known as the Tagaroos! What a great name and symbol of competition, determination and passion for a great sport. OZTAG is a great game for everyone involved especially if you are a fan of football but aren’t so keen on tackling.

OZTAG is perfect as it encourages passing, catching, evasion and kicking skills without the physical effects of tackling – how good!

The object of the game is to score tries with defenders preventing this by tagging the ball carrier and trying to remove the tag from the shorts of the opposing player. One of the unique properties of OZTAG is players must wear official OZTAG shorts with a Velcro patch on each side and a tag is supplied which is then attached to the Velcro.

OZTAG is a fast paced, zestful, and exciting sport that can be enjoyed by everyone – men and women. We have a range of events to suit all ages and abilities including a lively mixed competition across our Friday 24 September and Saturday 25 September programs.

If you are 30 years and over rally quickly and secure your early bird team entry to one of the most energetic and dynamic sports of this year’s campaign. And even better why not try something new and sign up here if you are keen to combine fitness, teamwork and leisure.

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Posted: 01.06.21
In May we celebrated National Volunteer Week which salutes the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers who put in over 600 million hours of purposeful and amazing work. It’s important to recognise the vital contributions of volunteers and what the impact of volunteering does for our personal satisfaction and also our local communities.

Our past Lismore Workers Masters Games volunteers have contributed valuable skills, time and positive energy to our event and sports sector and ensured that the Lismore Workers Masters Games has succeeded beyond possibility each time. There are a multitude of ways to volunteer to help this year including within the individual sports programs, at our registration centre during the pre-event week, assisting with umpiring or scoring for sports and many other ways. Please remember that even an hour of your time can be a huge benefit to our event and seriously you might just enjoy yourself and meet some new people too!

Everyone benefits from your volunteer contributions so what are you waiting for?! – get in contact with our events team at Legends@lismore.nsw.gov.au or call our office on 1300 87 83 87 to join in the festivities today.

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Posted: 01.06.21
The Lismore Workers Masters Games has been running since 1999 and would not have achieved the levels of success it has without the support of loyal sponsors and our local Lismore community. The Lismore Workers Club has had a proud association with the Games since the very beginning and as the Games have matured so has the Club.

In keeping with the growth of the Lismore community and it’s ever-increasing club membership base, The Lismore Workers Club also encompasses the Workers Sports Club in Goonellabah and the Lismore Workers Golf Club. You will find our passionate golfers and mini-games participants competing at these two fantastic venues this year.

The Lismore Workers Club has fantastic dining venues to cater for a range of tastes and appetites during the games. If you are craving a nice piece of steak why not try their Cedars Bistro, or if you enjoy a hot breakfast to fuel your sporting performance, then why not try the Workers Eggs Benedict or load up on pancakes! And if you are keen for a nice margarita pizza or two, the Worker’s Pizzeria is known for it’s freshness and quality.

Amazingly, you will also have two wonderful opportunities to experience the hospitality and entertainment at our Masters Games social functions. We thank Lismore Worker’s Club for their generous major contributions to the Masters Games event and ensuring our visitors and competitors have the best experience in the CBD. For more information, check out their website here.

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If you are keen to sign up for a sport or event today but are slightly shy around computers, find a friend to help or alternatively contact the welcoming team at Lismore Workers Masters Games on email at legends@lismore.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 87 83 87 and we would be happy to help.

Remember this as you sign up today – grab your team and register in five minutes!

1. Head to the Lismore Workers Masters Games website

• Click on the ‘Register here’ button.
• It will bring you to the home screen where you can register as a competitor, team manager or as a social participant.

If you are competing in an individual sport (For example, golf or lawn bowls)

• Click on the Competitor Open - Green button.
• Fill out all of the required personal details. If you have a medical condition, it’s really important you include this information.
• Read and confirm you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
• Click next to choose your sport. You can choose to enter multiple sports if you are feeling active!
• Once you are finished, click ‘I’ve finished adding my sports’.
  It will take you to your Entry Summary.
  Included will be your Games Fee plus your Sports Fee.
  If you would like to enter multiple competitors, please select the ‘Add a Competitor’ button to enter another competitor’s details.
  You can also enter a supporter by clicking on the ‘Add a Supporter’ button.
• Click ‘Pay Now’ to take you to the payment page.
  Competitors can pay with Visa or Mastercard.
  Cash and bank transfer are not payment options.
• Enter payment details and click continue.
  You will be sent a confirmation email with your details and a tax invoice which you can print for your records.

If you are competing in a team sport (For example, softball, cricket or hockey)

• A Team Manager or Team Captain will need to click on the ‘Team Managers’ orange button.
• They will need to create a new team by clicking on the green ‘Register’ Button.
• A new team manager will complete details and create a Team Manager Login.
• From here, a Team Manager can click on the team name and invite participants to register in that team and sport.
• Invited participants can then go through the registration process and pay to enter.
• If you have any questions about registering for the Masters Games, please contact Legends@lismore.nsw.gov.au.

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Posted: 28.05.2021                                                                                                                           
If you are keen to be involved in the 12th Lismore Workers Masters Games this September but can't play in a sport or umpire, helping as a volunteer could be the role just for you! We are seeking passionate and energetic volunteers to join our volunteer community for the 2021 event.

Why volunteer with us?

• Be part of a fantastic team
• Get behind the scenes of a major regional sporting event
• Learn new skills and boost existing skills particularly in the event management space
• Meet new people and reunite with friends and colleagues
• Make memories that last a lifetime
• Have great fun and a few laughs along the way
• Complete some of your university or vocational practicum
• You get to attend our fantastic social functions on Friday 24 September and Saturday 25 September

We're seeking multiple volunteers for the following roles:

• Assisting at our Registration Centre at the Lismore Workers Club
• Assisting at the GSAC Fitness Challenge Event
• Assisting Sport Convenors at individual sporting venues
• Mini Games Sport Convenor Role

If you are keen to be involved or would like to find out more, please email the events team at legends@lismore.nsw.gov.au to lodge your interest as soon as possible!

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Posted: 25.05.21
First Name: Kristen
Last Name: Woods
Role: Team Manager and Competitor of the Central Coast Fusion Softball Team
Sport: Softball
Team Name: Central Coast Fusion

Region where you live: Central Coast with additions from Melbourne and Canberra

Age group: Over 35’s

Have you competed in the Lismore Masters Games before? Yes, we enjoy our girl’s weekend away every two years – it has become a tradition.

If so, what years were you involved? We have been playing in the Lismore Masters Games since 2001 as different teams but became Central Coast Fusion around 2009.

What is the best part of participating in the Masters Games? Having fun with friends and playing a little softball.

What was your motivation for participating in this year’s Masters Games? It’s our tradition - other than that the world has been crazy for a while now and we are looking forward to catching up with friends and enjoying some time on the softball diamonds later this year.

Do you have family or friends participating this year in the Masters Games? The entire Central Coast Fusion team are good friends although we consider each other family as our uniform suggests in it’s design.

How did you see the softball event advertised? Every two years we wait excitedly for the details to come out -  this year we have been watching social media closely in the hope the event would go ahead and it is!

What are some of your favourite activities to do while in Lismore attending the games?: Dinner most nights in a variety of places including local pubs and restaurants. If we have time around our playing schedule, we take a drive together and check out the local area.

Do you attend the social functions on offer during the games? The social functions are great – it depends on how our bodies pull up (laughs!)

Will you attend the Lismore Turf Day on Thursday 23^rd September? No, we are travelling up to Lismore that day.

What are the local competitions your team and players normally play in at home? Many of our players compete in our open division softball competition at home in a variety of teams often against each other.

What do you hope to achieve out of the Masters Games experience? Lots of fun and laughs with some amazing people. Enjoying the game with a competitive spirit is the aim alongside other great social teams.

Why would you recommend participating in the Masters Games to other participants? It’s a great way to escape the reality of what life brings and through sport - laughter is always a good way to find your grounding.

What are the best characteristics of your team: The laughter is contagious all the time both on and off the field. Participating alongside your closest friends is wonderful. You just know that there is always support even if it’s just laughing at and with each other. We are a competitive side but no matter what happens on the field enjoying the company and camaraderie of the other competitors is always high up on our list.

Favourite Lismore Masters Games Memory? Oh goodness - there are too many. We always remember how much we enjoyed ourselves on previous occasions that’s why we keep coming back to Lismore.

Have you or any of your teammates had any inspiring moments in your sport of softball? There have been many small moments but it is the people we play with that are inspiring in so many aspects of life. We have members who have played many different levels of softball and met many softball legends over the years.

Anything else you would like to add?

We are grateful for the Lismore Workers Masters Games. It is often hard to get everyone together in life these days especially when living in different areas of the country. Every one of us looks forward to this event and are grateful to all the organisers and support from the Lismore community.

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Posted 25.05.21
Get ready for three days of sport and entertainment at the 12^th Lismore Workers Masters Games.  Find your racquet, ball or swimming togs for three days of fun at some of the best sporting facilities across the Northern Rivers of New South Wales!

Participants compete in their age groups with no qualifying standards for entry, so there is no excuse not to give a sport a go! Check your individual sport choice for the minimum age requirements and more specific sport detail.

Enter now until 30 June, 2021 and join the early bird pool!

Check out the sports available here.

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Posted 13.05.21
With an array of sports on offer there is something for everyone from team sports to individual competitions where you can test your skills and resolve. This week we hosted the Australian Senior League Championship and seeing the passion, determination and teamwork shown by all the teams from around Australia inspired us for the baseball and softball events to come later in the year!

Albert Park Baseball Complex is a premium sporting facility and there is no better place to play baseball and softball!

It’s a great time to register your team now with the early bird games entry fees being $65.00 until 30 June 2021. You can find out all the individual sport and entry fees on our website. And if you are really keen you can enter multiple sports. Active and eager participants in previous games have signed up for hockey and swimming and others have tasted lawn bowls and the fitness challenge just to name a couple. Be mindful to check the dates your sports are scheduled so they don’t clash with each other!

Remember to find us on Facebook and share all the news about the 12^th Lismore Workers Masters Games with your networks.

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Posted 13.05.21
Gweneth has been a leader in her chosen professions of banking and the university sector and she also excels as a leader away from work within her family and her sporting networks. As a Team Leader of International Admissions at Southern Cross University, Lismore, Gwen enjoys working with the international students who attend the university for numerous courses and life experiences.

During Covid-19, she has spent influential time ensuring the international students still living in Australia, unable to get home, have stayed engaged with their education and wellbeing.

Having worked for Westpac for 30 years as a Customer Service Manager across New South Wales in localities such as Port Macquarie, Scone and the Hunter Valley, Gwen and her family made the impactful decision to move to the Northern Rivers region 23 years ago and they haven’t looked back since. She currently resides within the peaceful surrounds of Tregeagle where the wide-open spaces, greenery and friendly local community make life meaningful and enjoyable. Gwen is grateful for the opportunities the Northern Rivers region provides such as tranquil rainforests, wonderful beaches, and bigger cities such as Brisbane and the Gold Coast are close enough if she needs to make a trip to Queensland.

As a fan of a hot soy latte, the fresh air of the local beaches, and walking the Wilson Trail and the many walking tracks around the Lismore University and CBD, Gwen believes Lismore has everything to offer local people and tourists. She is in agreeance that upcoming events such as the 12^th Lismore Workers Masters Games which will be held from Friday 24^th September to Sunday 26^th September, 2021 bring sporting passion and goodwill to the Lismore region.

One of the best opportunities the Lismore region provides is access to premier sporting venues and facilities and she gets to indulge one of her passions which is playing tennis at multiple local clubs. Gwen is not only active in her work profession but supports the local tennis community as a Committee Member for the Lismore Tennis Club where she has been heavily involved in a volunteer capacity. Hosting Bunnings barbecues to fundraise for the Club, assisting in the tennis Pro Shop and encouraging the junior players at local tennis tournaments are just some of her duties and she is a tremendous mentor and leader for those around her.

It was through the Lismore Tennis Club and her daughter Bianca Nugent, Sport Convenor for this year’s tennis event, that she was encouraged to enter the 12^th Lismore Workers Masters Games event. For many years Gwen has participated in local competitions and you can regularly find her on Monday and Thursday nights playing in a mixed doubles tennis competition at Lismore Tennis Club. Additionally, she also participates in a mixed doubles tennis competition at Goonellabah Tennis Club or East Lismore Tennis Club on Wednesday nights. She is also excited that her son Ashley, a talented former club tournament player will most likely participate in one of the men’s singles events as well so it will be a real family opportunity at this year’s event.

One of her favourite tennis memories is of travelling to the Australian Open in Melbourne each year with daughter Bianca. Both have treasured memories of watching Novak Djokovic beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the 2008 final to win his first Australian Open Grand Slam title. In addition, they also enjoyed watching the Women’s final from a comfortable chair in Federation Square when Maria Sharapova defeated Ana Ivanovic to win her first and only Australian Open. Gwen says that’s the great thing about tennis – even if you can’t play, it’s a great spectator sport and a wonderful opportunity to encourage and support others with their sporting goals.

As a determined, tenacious and resilient on-court competitor, she is known for her encouragement of her partners and opponents and having a laugh on court is all part of the experience. Her self-described best tennis shot is the sneaky tennis lob and she enjoys making opposition players run from corner to corner. As well as these motivations, Gwen is keen to participate in this year’s games to have fun, she is looking forward to testing her skills against the local and interstate players, to improve her own tennis skills, and meet new people. She also enjoys tennis because it’s a challenging way to exercise and stay healthy for anyone involved.

As a new sport attraction for this year’s games, there will be singles, doubles and mixed doubles on offer to participants in multiple age groups. As a first-time participant and an inspiration to older athletes everywhere, you can watch Gwen in action in the 65 and over women’s doubles and mixed doubles events. While she does get shy of the singles tournaments occasionally, her determination will likely get her over the line as a participant in the singles events. We wish Gwen and her family all the best during the tournament.

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Posted 13.05.21
Aside from all the health benefits of participating in sport or individual physical activities such as having a healthy heart, maintaining a healthy bodyweight, improving your bone and muscle density, and improving your quality of sleep, there are so many other good reasons to enjoy sport. Physical activity can also help:

• Encourage social interactions between team members and other competitors
• Improve concentration, focus and your ability to perform well at work
• Increase your confidence and self-awareness
• Enhance self-esteem and body image
• Improve your quality of life
• Increase your feelings of happiness and gratitude

What are you waiting for?! – find a few friends, a computer near you, and register today for what will be one of Northern Rivers’ best sporting opportunities of 2021!

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Post Updated: 13.05.21
It’s simple and easy to register for the 2021 Lismore Workers Masters Games but here are a few tips below to help you through the process. Tips include the steps for individual and team competitors or as a social participant.

To register for an individual sport i.e. fitness challenge, lawn bowls etc.

• Click on 'competitor open' (green button)
• Fill out all of the required personal details. If you have a medical condition it's really important you include this information.

• Read and confirm you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
• Click next to choose your sport. You can choose to enter multiple sports if you are feeling active!
• Once you are finished, click ‘I’ve finished adding my sports’. This will take you to your Entry Summary.
  Included will be your Games Fee plus your Sports Fee.
  If you would like to enter multiple competitors, please select ‘Add a Competitor’ button to enter other competitor’s details.
  You can also enter a supporter by selecting ‘Add a Supporter’.
• Click ‘Pay Now’ to take you to the payment page.
  Competitors can pay with Visa or Mastercard.
  Cash and bank transfer are not payment options.
• Enter payment details and click continue
  You will be sent a confirmation email with your details and a tax invoice which you can print for your records.

   

To register competing in a team sport i.e.cricket, baseball etc.

• A Team Manager or Team Captain will need to click on the ‘Team Managers’ (orange button).
• They will need to create a new team by selecting the green ‘Register’ Button.
• A new Team Manager will need to complete details and create a Team Manager Login.
• From here, a Team Manager can click on the team name and invite participants to register in the team and sport.
• Invited participants then go through the registration process and pay to enter.

 

Take the plunge!

To register, visit our registration site here.

Questions

If you have any questions about registering for the Masters Games, please contact legends@lismore.nsw.gov.au

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Posted 29.04.21
We are pleased to announce that a new event will be offered for netball at the 12th Lismore Workers Masters Games. Lismore District Netball Association have introduced a Mixed Netball event for male and female players 30 years and over to enter. For the event to proceed, we need at least 4-6 teams to register.

At the closing date of 14 August, we will be able to determine the exact format for this event. For each team, three (3) males are permitted on the court at any one time and only one (1) male player in a playing position in each third of the court. Additional rules may be introduced at a later date.

Netball rules and Spirit of the Game principles will apply. 

If you are keen to enter a fun and interactive sport event, mixed netball could be the opportunity for you and your teammates! Head to the registration website now to reserve your team's place in the event!

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Posted 25.04.21
We are almost as excited as watching Wimbledon as we welcome back tennis for the 2021 Lismore Workers Masters Games. Lismore Tennis Club and On Tour Tennis lead by the passionate team of Bianca Nugent and Dean Kyle are excited to be leading the program which will consist of singles, doubles and mixed doubles events.

Male and female competitors can join tennis across a number of age groups including:

• 35-49 years
• 50-59 years
• 60+ years

If you require a partner for any doubles event please indicate accordingly at the time of registration. Participants entering in the doubles or mixed doubles events must play in the age group of the youngest partner/team member.

If you are keen to know more about the event, please contact Convenor Bianca Nugent on 0429 390 701 or email ontourtennis1@gmail.com.

The Lismore Tennis Club is a great venue to host the tennis event and is located conveniently in the Lismore CBD. The venue has 12 synthetic grass courts, a canteen, hitting wall for keen competitors who are keen to stay active during matches, a BBQ area for when you are hungry and parking is super convenient on both Ballina Road and Brewster Street. There is also a fully stocked pro shop for competitors during the event if you need you to stock up on a grip or even restring your racquet.

The tennis competition will be competitive but fun so please register today to get your place in the draw!

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Posted 22.04.21
Now's the time to book your stay!
Accommodation in Lismore is diverse as the region itself, with an enormous variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and budget. There are cosy caravan parks and camping grounds, funky backpacker hostels and delightful country farmstays, city-style motels, luxury cottages, historic homes and classic country pubs. Explore and book online here (more)

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