2013 AMSA AGM Presentation
Presented on behalf of New South
Wales Masters Incorporated
Presenters
Richard Best
Tournament Director
Bill Linton
Communications Director
Objective
The Objective of this presentation is to
provide necessary information for all
member states and Territories to commence
there planning for the 2014 NSW Australian
Masters Squash Championships in NSW
Introductory comments
On behalf of the NSW Masters President, Mr
Richard Best, the Tournament Director
Mr Dick Best, the 2014 Australian
Championships Organising Committee and
Members of the NSW MSA
It is with pleasure that we present
this document, along with
Accompanying visual presentation
to the members and visitors of the
2013 AGM AMSA
Message from Monica Morse
Mayor Bathurst Council
On behalf of the people of the Bathurst Region I would like to extend a warm invitation to
you all to come to Bathurst for the Australian Masters New South Wales Masters Squash
Association tournament in September 2014.
We know that not only will you enjoy some great competition and camaraderie amongst
friends but you will have a wonderful time in our historic and beautiful region. Our region of
over 40,000 residents enjoy a relaxing regional lifestyle complemented by the kind of first
class facilities you would expect in a fast growing regional city.
Important facts for the 2014
Championships
The Championships will be held for
the first time since 2005 at Central
Coast NSW
Where?
Bathurst NSW
Panthers Leagues Club
Orange Squash Centre
Wallerawang Squash Centre
Blayney Squash Centre
When?
The Australian Masters Individual
Championships will commence 1st
September to 5th September 2014.
Interstate team series will be from 8th
September to 12th September inclusive.
Where is Bathurst?
Bathurst is situated in Central Western NSW,
approximately 3.5 hours drive from Sydney
Airport. The main road is Great Western
Highway over the Blue Mountains via
Lithgow.
Bathurst NSW
Bathurst
Facts about Bathurst Squash.
With the addition of the All Glass show court being erected inside the club as
court number 5 .
3 Courts available at Blayney (30 mins away)
4 courts available at Wallerawang (35 mins away)
6 Courts at Orange (40 Minutes away)
100 KLM’s Zones
NO TRAFFIC
Things to do in Bathurst
Refer to Accomodation and
Attractions listing
Social Functions
All formal Functions (3) run by NSW MSA
will be held at Panthers Leagues Club
Bathurst. NSW. Welcome function is being
held at Mt Panorama Motor Museum
Social functions
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Welcome Function
VIP Function
AMSA Individual Interstate Dinner Dance
Wrinkley’s revue
AMSA Interstate teams Dinner Dance
Players welcome
• This will be conducted on 31st August 2014 at
the Mt Panorama Motor Museum.
• The welcome will start at 6PM and finish at
8PM
• The President of AMSA Mr Peter Wright, will
officially open the2014 Australian Masters
Squash Championships
AMSA Individual Dinner Dance
• The end of the first week culminates in the
holding of this event.
• This evening will see the presentation of
Individual trophies from AMSA to open winner
divisions
• Presentation of the Judith Goadby Memorial
award
• Presentation of the 10, 15 and 20 year
participation badges
Wrinkley’s Revue
• This is a yearly revue from ALL States and
Territories and showcases the talents from
each Group.
• The revue will begin at 7.30PM
• Panthers League Club Bathurst
• A night of frivolity will be had by all.
AMSA Interstate Team Dinner Dance
• 2014 Championships will conclude with a Dinner
Dance
• Final opportunity for players and friends to say
farewell for another year.
• Function will start @ 6.30Pm for 7.00PM start at
Panthers Leagues Club Bathurst.
• This is the formal handover of the Championship
banner to the next state (WA) from NSW
President Disk Best to (President WA)
Informal Functions at Bathurst
• There are a feast of Restaurants/ cafes and
Hotels available to accommodate all different
tastes for players’ and visitors
• , Bathurst has 15 Pub’s , 3 major clubs
Accommodation at Bathurst
• Refer to “Accommodation and Attractions
listing”
Bathurst Tourism Information Centre
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Address: 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone:(02) 6332 1444
Hours:
Tuesday hours 9:00 am–5:00 pm
http://www.visitbathurst.com.au/
Modes of transport to Bathurst NSW
• Rail.
• Countrylink travels twice a day to Bathurst
• http://www.nswtrainlink.info/
• Bathurst train Station contact (02) 6334 8600
Modes of transport to Bathurst NSW
• Road.
• Bathurst is 3 ½ hours from Sydney Airport
• Great Western Highway up the M4 over the Blue
Mountains past Lithgow
• Car hire is available from Sydney Airport and
Bathurst
• Accessible from Canberra in the South and Dubbo
in the North and Broken Hill in the West
Modes of transport to Bathurst NSW
• Air
• Daily flights from Sydney Airport to Bathurst
• Rex Airlines provide service 13 17 13
• http://www.rex.com.au/
Transport around Bathurst
• This will be incurred by the individual
• Tournament Organiser will try and limit
unnecessary travel between centres’
• Jones Bros Bus Company operate an extensive
service in the Bathurst area, as well as regular
intertown services linking Lithgow, Portland,
Wallerawang and Bathurst.
• info has been forwarded to each secretary in
Bathurst Information Pack email from Jason.
Sponsorship for Bathurst
• It is not possible to plan/ organise National
Championship like this without the generous
support of our Sponsors.
Sponsorship for Bathurst
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IGA Supermarket Bathurst
Bathurst Panthers
Viridian Glass
Bathurst Glass ( Kylie and Adam Cavanagh )
Spencer Fuller and Associates ( AMP ) ( Dave
Fuller )
• Larkin Bros Transport ( Brian Larkin )
Sub Committee Chairpersons
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Tournament Control. : Tanya Bailey
Director of Tournament.: Richard Best
Finance Manager. : Don Barnes
Entertainment Director. : Des Rowley
Player Liaison. : Yvonne Bourne
Accommodation Manager. : Sue Barnes
Merchandise/ Trophies’ : Wendy Fox
Publicity and Media Relations : Bill Linton
Event / Venue Manager : Jason Davies
Sponsorship Manager. : Steve Scrubb
Bathurst Host. : Dave Fuller
And the many volunteer’s from the NSWMSA .