Alice Springs Masters Games

So, every other year Alice Springs hosts The Masters Games. Alice Springs Masters Games Its kind of like Olympics for old fogeys.  Just kidding, anyone over 30 can participate and there are many many sports and competitions. 

Just a few of the sports

Old Balls Rule

Ian was invitied to join a team of Americans to play Men's Volleyball.  So, even though he hadn't played in quite some time, he strapped on the braces and spent the week playing.



The parade

   The festivities started with a parade on Friday thru the Todd Mall.


Braden and Gavin at the parade

 













There were definitely some real characters... 

Can you guess their team name?

 
  I dropped the babies off with some friends and Jamie and I got to watch Daddy play a few games. 
The results of the first matches called out one Ian McCain.  :)  You rock, baby! 

Old Balls Rule Sets: 2 D NT Heat Sets: 1

SET SCORES:

1st set 25 : 12

2nd set 25: 19

3rd set 27: 29

BEST PLAYERS:

1. Ian McCain – Old Balls Rule

Game Notes:

A good start to the tournament for these 2 teams, playing their first game. A great comeback by NT Heat to pick up the 3rd set of the game.

DIVISION: Men’s

We weren't there for the finals, but...the Bronze goes to... Old Balls Rule!!!  We are so proud.  I just won't tell you how many teams were in their division.  ;)