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PO Box 1156
Tuggeranong ACT 2901
ACT GOVERNMENT
BUREAU OF SPORT.
RECREATION AND RACING
All ACT Sporting Organisations
ACT BID FOR 1997 AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES
The ACT Government has expressed interest to the Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) in the ACT hosting the 6th Australian Masters Games in 1997. The Bureau of Sport, Recreation and Racing is currently preparing the bid and wishes to seek the support of ACT sport in this exciting endeavour.
The ACT Sport and Recreation Council, the ACT 2000 Committee and ACTSPORT have all supported the bid in-principle and the ACT Minister for Sport, Mr David Lamont MLA announced on 3 June 1994 that he would commit whatever resources are necessary to ensure a successful Masters Games in Canberra.
I have attached some background information on the Games, including the expected timing of the event, participant numbers and economic impacts of previous major masters events, and general administrative and organisational arrangements. The VicHealth 5th 1995 Australian Masters Games being held in Melbourne currently has a minimum target of 8000 participants in about 50 sports .
One of the most important criteria for a successful bid is the support of local sporting organisations, as the success of the games depends not only on strong government support but also the willingness and enthusiasm of sports to plan and organise the competitions and associated activities. I am therefore seeking an indication of your support for the ACT bid to host the 1997 Australian Masters Games and your assistance in providing information on the capacity of available and planned facilities, your volunteer base and administration for this scale of event.
Please relate your responses on facilities only to the capacity of venues for the Masters Games.The ACT Sport and Recreation Council is undertaking a broader planning survey of facilities needs, which this information will complement.
It may be helpful to ask your counterparts in other states which have hosted the games about what were their requirements and experiences. Accommodation and facilities in the surrounding region may also be required for some sports and I would appreciate an indication of this need.
An Organising Committee would be established by the ACT Government to be responsible for all aspects of the Games organisation. This Committee would have a number of sub-committees responsible for specific functions. An early indication of suitably qualified people in your organisation who may be willing to be a member of these committees would also be appreciated.
Department of the Environment, Land and Planning
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