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Pan Pacific Masters Games

Pan Pacific Masters Games

The Pan Pacific Masters Games is a massive sporting event that invites many national and international participants to compete.

Regarded as one of the most well-renowned sporting festivals in the country, the Pan Pacific Masters Games is a biennial sporting festival that experiences massive participation levels each time it is held.

Pan Pacific Masters Games, Pan Pacs 2024 Date, Gold Coast

On your marks Gold Coast, more than 16,000 athletes descend on the city to participate in the 13th biennial Pan Pacific Masters Games (PPMG).

From 1 – 10 November 2024, individual athletes and teams from every state and territory in Australia and more than 30 countries will converge on the nation’s favourite holiday and event destination to compete in one of the biggest masters games in the world.

An event renowned for its friendly but fierce competition, PPMG attracts athletes from every state and territory in Australia and worldwide, with multiple teams from New Zealand, America, India and Papua New Guinea entering.

This event has participation levels the same as many major world events, including the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, with the sports already locked into the program indicating that early interest from teams and individuals was at an all-time high.”

There are no qualifying standards for competing in PPMG. To enter, participants must reach the minimum age for their chosen sport, which for most sports is 30+. However, athletes as young as 18 and as experienced as 90+ years will be competing.

Pan Pacific Masters Games showcases over 46 sports, including Archery, Diving, Equestrian, Golf, Squash, Swimming and Tennis. There are also many team sports, such as netball, basketball, cricket, volleyball and baseball. Participants compete in their age group, ensuring that the competition is fair, competitive and in tremendous spirit.

Held during the first week of November every two years on the Gold Coast, this inspiring sporting event invites many local and international athletes to participate. This week-long event is a major drawcard, not only in the area but also across the state.

A huge list of live music and performances is scheduled throughout the event, allowing participants to mingle with other competitors and celebrate achievements at the Pan Pacs.

Games Village

The Games Village provides participants with an exclusive venue to meet, socialise and enjoy the camaraderie for which the event is renowned.

The Games Village is located at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in the heart of Broadbeach. It is close to accommodation, the Oasis shopping centre, restaurants, cafes, bars, the beach and central to sports venues. It is only 30-minute drive from the Gold Coast Airport and a 60-minute drive from the Brisbane Airport.

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, it is situated close to the G:link, accommodation, shopping, restaurants, cafes, bars and the beach and central to sport venues. All participants are encouraged to use the free public transport with their accreditation (Only on opening and closing nights).

Parking at the Oasis shopping centre is available, as well as street parking.

Check-In Centre

The Check-In Centre is at the Games Village at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach. You will collect your accreditation pass, lanyard, and PPMG bag at the Check-In Centre. This completes your registration process and is compulsory for all participants before you can play your sport.

You must present your accreditation pass each day at your sports venue and when accessing the Games Village each night.

If you are unable to collect your accreditation, you can have someone collect it on your behalf. Please provide them with a copy of your Confirmation PDF (link within your confirmation email).

Entertainment Hub

Back by popular demand, the exclusive PPMG Entertainment Hub will be located at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in the heart of Broadbeach.

Delivering a jam-packed lineup of evening entertainment, the hub is the ‘go to’ place where thousands of participants celebrate, socialise with teammates, and enjoy the camaraderie for which the event is renowned.

2024 Entertainment at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Saturday 2 November (Opening Night)
DJ Emma Lancaster
Magic Carpet Ride (MCR)
Australian Rock Collective (ARC)
Sunday 3 November
DJ Emma Lancaster
Magic Carpet Ride (MCR)
Tuesday 5 November
Max Jackson
The Wolfe Brothers
Thursday 7 November
DJ Emma Lancaster
Killer Queen Experience
Friday 8 November
The Accidents
Saturday 9 November (Closing Night)
DJ Emma Lancaster
The Accidents
Sneaky Sound System

Food & Beverages

The Games Village is a licensed venue featuring a selection of food and beverage outlets. Due to liquor licensing provisions, persons under 18 are not permitted in the Games Village during entertainment operational hours. Alcohol cannot be brought into the premises, and the Games Village adheres to Responsible Service of Alcohol procedures as per Australian legislation.

Please note this is a cashless venue.

Games Information Booth

The Games Information Booth will be located at the Games Village and will be staffed by knowledgeable and friendly event volunteers to help answer your questions. Information about the Games Village, sports, entertainment, transport, games services, tourist tips and results will be available.

Sport & Leisure Expo

The Sport & Leisure Expo will be open from Thursday 31 October – Sunday 3 November at the Games Village.

The expo is expected to attract thousands of competitors and their supporters with free admission for the general public.

The expo will feature an array of fitness and health exhibitors, merchandise, the games information booth and much more.

Car Parking

Plenty of free and paid parking options are available in Broadbeach for those looking to drive to the Games Village, including at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Street parking in the Broadbeach area combines metered parking and free time-restricted spaces. Visit the City of Gold Coast website to view parking options.

  • Oasis Shopping Centre Car Park (Enter via Charles or Victoria Avenue)
  • Oracle Boulevard Car Park (Enter via Charles or Elizabeth Avenue)
  • Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

So come down and support the many athletes participating in the Pan Pacs, or come and compete yourself! To find all the information relating to each sport, the dates & times they are held, entry details and the sports fees, please check out the official website’s sports list and the complete sports schedule for the entire event.

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  • RE: start and end dates. So that everyone can book flights, accommodation and request time off work, do you know whether there will be early morning registration and briefing on 2nd Nov and how late events will finish on 11th Nov?

    • Hi Eileen,

      The games will be held on 2-11 November 2018. Although the sports program is yet to be announced, a number of venues will be utilised including Jupiters Casino, Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast Aquatic Centre,
      Kurrawa Beach and the Gold Coast Broadwater.

      Kind regards,
      Jess

What date is the Pan Pacific Masters Games?
What time is the Pan Pacific Masters Games?
Please refer to the event schedule linked to above for full details on event dates, times, and venues

Check-In Centre
Thursday 31 October: 12pm – 7pm
Friday 1 November: 8am – 7pm
Saturday 2 November: 8am – 7pm
Sunday 3 November: 8:m – 5pm
Monday 4 November: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 5 November: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 6 November: 10am – 4pm
Thursday 7 November: 10am – 4pm
Friday 8 November: 10am – 4pm

Entertainment hours
Saturday 2 November: 7:30pm – 1am (Opening Night)
Sunday 3 November: 7:30pm – 12am
Tuesday 5 November: 7:30pm – 12am
Thursday 7 November: 7:30pm – 12am
Friday 8 November: 7:30pm – 12am
Saturday 9 November: 7:30pm – 1am (Closing Night)

Sport & Leisure Expo
Thursday 31 October: 12pm – 7pm
Friday 1 November: 8am – 7pm
Saturday 2 November: 8am – 7pm
Sunday 3 November: 8am – 5pm

Please visit our website for more information on the Pan Pacific Masters Games.
Where is the Pan Pacific Masters Games located?
What is the Pan Pacific Masters Games address?
Coomera Indoor Sports Centre HOTA – Home of the Arts Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium Mermaid Beach Nerang Mountain Bike Trails Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre Gold Coast Hockey Centre Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Kurrawa Beach Gold Coast Broadwater RACV Royal Pines Resort, Broadbeach, QLD

Please visit our website for more information on the Pan Pacific Masters Games.
What are the Pan Pacific Masters Games entry prices?
Sports Fees are specific fees set by each sport to cover the costs of conducting their competition. Sports Fees are different for all sports.

Competitor Games Fee
Early Bird (1 March – 31 May 2024): $130
Super Saver (1 June – 31 August 2024): $145
Standard (from 1 September 2024): $155
Applies to all participants who will be competing in a sport. You will only pay the Competitor Games Fee once, regardless of how many sports you are competing in.
Fee includes:
- Option to compete in unlimited number of sports
- Access to Games Village and Entertainment
- Accreditation pass
- PPMG bag
- Access to Sports Medicine
- Placegetter medals should you be eligible to win one

Non Playing Official Games Fee: $95
This is for non playing participants including umpires, scorers, team managers, coaches and assistants and only relates to team sports. You will be linked to the team and eligible for medals but cannot compete in the sport.
Fee includes:
- Access to Games Village and Entertainment
- Accreditation pass
- PPMG bag
- Access to Sports Medicine
- Placegetter medal should your team win one

Supporter Games Fee: $90
Be a part of the Pan Pacific Masters Games experience without having to compete or officiate.
Fee includes:
- Access to Games Village and Entertainment
- Accreditation pass
- PPMG bag
- Please note: A Supporter Games Fee is not required to spectate at Games venues, except for:
1) Calisthenics, swimming and diving where a Supporters Accreditation or admission fee is required upon entry
2) Boxing where an admission fee is required upon entry (a Supporter pass is not sufficient to gain entry)

Sport & Leisure Expo: Free

Please visit our website for more information on the Pan Pacific Masters Games.
What is the Pan Pacific Masters Games phone number?

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