Vancouver makes it official: First Americas Masters Games in 2016
As telegraphed in October 2013, the Americas Masters Games are coming to Vancouver in 2016. A month ago, the word became official. “The 2016 Americas Masters Games will be the first regional Masters Game to be held in the Americas, with Europe currently being the only other regional Masters Games,” says the press release. The Vancouver Sun had more details. It said: “The Games, modelled on a ‘pay for play, sport for all’ model, will be held over nine days in late August and could drop as much as $35 million in direct economic benefits to the city, he said. There will be at least 20 sports, including both summer and winter ice sports, almost all of which will be held at existing city and UBC venues.” A Facebook page has been launched (with a measley 82 “Likes” as of the Ides of January). Now what will Perth think? The 2016 World Masters Athletics Championships in Australia must contend with Up Over competition. Fortunately, the Down Under meet is set for Oct. 26 to Nov. 6. So no calendar conflict. But start saving your shekels.
Here’s website of 2016 Americas Masters Games site. Satisfy your curiosity?
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There is a “subscribe” button where you can sign up for e-mail updates on this meet.
The website is incomplete; it looks like they are just getting set up and have opened the site prematurely. For instance, there is some vague remark about “both summer and winter sports” but no actual list. One assumes Athletics will lead the roster, as usual, but this is not yet explicit.
Looks like you have diving and athletics, so I will come.
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