Author Archives: jacob

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Nov
2014

Close brothers take a swing at the Masters Games

Gold Coast local Shane Close and his Brisbane-based brother have enjoyed competing at the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games and have played the sport since they were kids.


03

Nov
2014

Sister act from Melbourne smash the courts

Three sisters bring their tennis act from Melbourne to the Gold Coast for the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games. All the way from the Australian Masters Games in Geelong, this is the sister’s first time on the Gold Coast.


03

Nov
2014

Keeping it in the family at lawn bowls

Today’s mixed fours competition at the lawn bowls is a family affair for the Hickson family. Stephen and Karen Hickson have travelled up from Melbourne for their second Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games to participate in lawn bowls with Stephen’s parents Peter and Ray Hickson.


03

Nov
2014

Pauline Purser produces perfect projectile performance

92 year-old hammer throw champion and Shortland Street’s biggest fan returns to the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games as the games oldest athletics competitor. Pauline Purser began her journey towards multiple masters records after giving away ballroom dancing as her passion.


03

Nov
2014

Broken records are repeating

Another Australian record can be added to Lavinia Petrie’s growing list of running awards from this week’s Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games.


02

Nov
2014

Judo joint locks the best of them

The sport of judo is once again gaining popularity and is it any wonder when watching the sporting prowess and skill involved at this year’s Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games competition.


02

Nov
2014

Hay-ho let’s aim for Tokyo

Equestrian pioneers are amongst the dressage competitors at this year’s Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games. Liz Vansleve remains active in the equestrian community despite making a comeback in the over 60s division of the competition.


02

Nov
2014

Masters strike again in double win

Order of Australia Medal recipients for tenpin bowling are amongst those with ‘energy to spare’ at the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games. Patricia Somerville and Cheryl Munson are remaining active in the league after being recognised for their service to the community and the game.


02

Nov
2014

Redbacks netball team wigged out with laughs

The Redbacks netball team are proving themselves to be both the queens and jesters of the court at the indoor competition of this year’s Jupiters Pan Pacific Master’s Games. The Gold Coast natives are determined to have the most wins and the most fun over the four days, as they deliver humorous punishments for on and off court bumbles.


02

Nov
2014

Equestrians, the party animals of Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games

The Lockyer Equestrian Group (LEGs), were hot to trot at Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters inaugural dressage competition today. Proving that age is merely a number, LEGs members Ellen Osmond (71) and Lyn Roberton (67) were proud to claim their medals and party hard at the Mudgeeraba showgrounds.