The Australian Corporate Games collectively form Australia's largest multi-sport championships. Sydney hosted the first Games (in which businesses participate to raise much-needed funds for charities) in 1993, with over 1,200 competitors taking part. The Games expanded to Melbourne in 1997 and then to Brisbane in 2000 and are now held annually in each of these capital cities (along with a 'Winter Games' in Thredbo).
Each year the various Corporate Games attract a total of more than 22,000 participants from thousands of organisations around Australia. Over 140,000 individuals, representing 3,000 companies have competed in the Games so far. (The largest team to date was from ANZ who entered 1,233 employee athletes in 2007.)
In such an important year for international sport, you can participate in your very own multi-sport event in 2008 AND help raise money for Diabetes Australia-NSW. Join Double Drummer and compete in the DD Corporate Games team from March 13-16.
If you work for yourself, for a company that's not participating in the Games, or you just want to join in the fun, be part of the Double Drummer team! It's a great way to meet new friends while playing your favourite sport and it's open to all ages and skill levels.
To compete in the Games under the DD banner and help us raise money for Diabetes Australia-NSW, simply join up as a Double Drummer member and then choose the sports in which you'd like to compete. There are 20 popular sports from which to choose and all events will be held in and near Sydney on one of four days, with the Games Award Dinner to be held on Monday evening March 17. Individual and company medals will be awarded.
CHOOSE YOUR SPORT
You can choose to join individual and/or team events and are eligible to play more than one sport as long as the events are not scheduled for the same day.
| sport |
venue |
min.
squad
size |
Thu
13
Mar |
Fri
14
Mar |
Sat
15
Mar |
Sun
16
Mar |
| basketball |
Bankstown Basketball Centre BANKSTOWN |
7 |
|
|
• |
• |
| cricket 8’s |
Queens Park RANDWICK |
10 |
|
|
• |
• |
| dragon boat racing |
Nepean Rowing Club PENRITH |
17 |
|
|
|
• |
| golf |
Bonnie Doon PAGEWOOD
Riverside Oaks CATTAI |
1 |
• |
• |
|
|
| karting |
Kartatak Raceway ARNCLIFFE |
1 |
eve |
eve |
• |
|
| lawn bowls |
Hunters Hill Bowling Club HUNTERS HILL |
single/pairs |
|
|
• |
• |
| netball |
Anne Clark Netball Centre LIDCOMBE |
9 |
|
|
• |
• |
| poker |
NSW Leagues Club SYDNEY |
1 |
|
eve |
eve |
|
| running |
Parramatta Park PARRAMATTA |
|
|
|
• |
|
| sailing |
CYCA and d’Albora Marinas
RUSHCUTTERS BAY |
9 |
|
• |
• |
• |
| soccer |
Endeavour & Knight Parks FAIRFIELD
Marconi Club BOSSLEY PARK |
8 |
|
|
• |
• |
| softball |
Strathfield Park STRATHFIELD |
12 |
|
|
• |
• |
| squash |
MAASH Sports & Fitness MARSFIELD |
1 |
|
|
• |
• |
| swimming |
SOP Aquatic Centre SYD OLYMPIC PARK |
indiv/relay |
|
|
• |
|
| table tennis |
The Brickpit Thornleigh Sports Stadium THORNLEIGH |
singles/
doubles |
|
|
• |
|
| tennis |
SOP Tennis Centre SYD OLYMPIC PARK
Cintra Park Tennis Centre CONCORD |
singles/
doubles |
|
|
• |
• |
| tenpin bowling |
AMF North Strathfield NORTH STRATHFIELD |
singles/
team of 4 |
|
|
• |
• |
| touch |
Mason Park HOMEBUSH |
9 |
|
|
• |
• |
| triathlon |
Oatley Park OATLEY |
indiv/relay |
|
|
|
• |
| volleyball |
SOP Sports Centre SYD OLYMPIC PARK |
8 |
eve |
eve |
|
|
| games awards dinner |
|
Mon, 17 Mar 7pm |
Click here to tell us NOW what sport you'd like to play whether for individual or team events. Team sports (e.g. Basketball) need a minimum of 7 players. If we receive sufficient entries early enough, we can try and make sure nobody misses out. Please include a phone number so we can quickly organise all the teams. Final entries close Monday, 18 Feb 2008.
Click here to download the Games Brochure for information on each sport, the venues, event, format, squad size, uniform, fees, etc.
If you want more details on the regulations of the sport/s of your choice, click on the name of the sport above and download details of the sport/s in which you’re interested. Note: PLEASE DO NOT FILL IN THE DOWNLOADABLE ENTRY FORM. We’ll enter all DD competitors at the same time.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Entry Fees
There are different entry fees for different sports, but most range between $45 and $55 per person. (Note: There are a couple of exceptions such as Golf at $120 per person, which includes lunch or dinner… and Sailing at $190 per person where you get to crew on a 36' yacht supplied by the NSW Corporate Games.) You will receive an e-mail with all the Games' and payment details after your team is finalised.
Uniforms
A team wouldn’t be complete without its uniform. Double Drummer has organised all uniform apparel at cost to you. You will need to purchase a shirt (cap is optional) to wear as part of the team during the Games. See choices below.
 |
 |
Men's KoolDri polo shirt
$26* (size: XS to 5XL) |
Ladies' KoolDri polo shirt
$25* (size: 8 to 16) |
 |
 |
Ladies' cotton athletic singlet
$25* (size: 8 to 16) |
Cotton Mesh Cap
$9* (one size) |
* Minimal postage and handling cost of between $2 and $6 will be added to the total.
Games Awards Dinner
This is purely optional, but if you’d like to join in the fun with your DD team mates at the Games Awards Dinner on Monday evening, March 17, at the Star room, IMAX Theatre Complex, the cost is $90 per head, which includes a three-course dinner and beverages. Click here for more information
Note well: ALL profits from the NSW Corporate Games will go directly to Diabetes Australia-NSW to help all people with diabetes via research, education, advocacy and awareness programs. Double Drummer is organising member participation in the 2008 Games completely FREE of charge and will not profit in any way by entering a team.
Insurance
Please note that your entry fees do not include Personal Accident Insurance. To arrange Personal Accident Insurance, contact NSW Corporate Games on 1300 727 194.
Click here to tell us NOW what sport you'd like to play whether for individual or team events. Team sports (e.g. Basketball) need a minimum of 7 players. If we receive sufficient entries early enough, we can try and make sure nobody misses out. Please include a phone number so we can quickly organise all the teams. Final entries close Monday, 18 Feb 2008.
COMING SOON
The 9th Queensland Corporate Games is set for May 16-18 2008 in Brisbane. There will be 15 sports and an estimated 4,000 participants.
CONTACT US
For more information, click here to contact Anna Cosio, Double Drummer Team Manager
