World Masters Games
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2004 10:02 am
I wanted to again remind you folks about the World Masters Games that are coming up in Edmonton, Canada July 22-31, 2005. There are all sorts of shooting events for Rifle: fullbore/highpower, smallbore, air; Pistol: air, .22, center fire, etc; Shotgun: skeet, trap, double trap, etc.
These events are open to anyone who is over 30 years old at the time of the Games. You do not have to qualify to attend/compete. Masters is a term meaning you are over a certain age, depending on the sport entered, and not a Master class level competitor. These WMG's are bigger than the Olympics and there should be around 25,000 or more athletes entered. There will be an opening ceremony, tours, off-time events, parties and so on the entire time.
I have attended WMG's in Arhus, Denmark; Brisbane, Australia and Melbourne, Australia and will be in Edmonton, too.
The Masters Games idea is growning and every year, there are at least 6-10 being held with all sorts of sports programs. Many include some shooting, but not nearly as much as the WMG. Most are in N.Z./Australia, but a couple of other places are looking at the concept.
Anyway, if you want to check out the web site, with much more info, go to: www.2005worldmasters.com for more info, including forms and info on taking firearms to Canada. Hope to see bunches of shooters up there this time.
Edited by Shin: Fixed link
These events are open to anyone who is over 30 years old at the time of the Games. You do not have to qualify to attend/compete. Masters is a term meaning you are over a certain age, depending on the sport entered, and not a Master class level competitor. These WMG's are bigger than the Olympics and there should be around 25,000 or more athletes entered. There will be an opening ceremony, tours, off-time events, parties and so on the entire time.
I have attended WMG's in Arhus, Denmark; Brisbane, Australia and Melbourne, Australia and will be in Edmonton, too.
The Masters Games idea is growning and every year, there are at least 6-10 being held with all sorts of sports programs. Many include some shooting, but not nearly as much as the WMG. Most are in N.Z./Australia, but a couple of other places are looking at the concept.
Anyway, if you want to check out the web site, with much more info, go to: www.2005worldmasters.com for more info, including forms and info on taking firearms to Canada. Hope to see bunches of shooters up there this time.
Edited by Shin: Fixed link