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Sydney 2009 World Masters Games• Sydney will host 7th World Masters Games

• SWMGOC, Sport Organising Committees (SOC), GAC

• 9 days of competition (10 – 18 October) – some sports have official practice sessions

• 28 sports and 72 venues throughout Sydney

• 28,292 competitors

• Up to 6,000 volunteers, officials & staff (inc 500 medical)

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What you receive from the Games

• Behind-the-scenes access and experiences• Access to Opening & Closing Ceremonies• Accreditation• Free Public Transport (buses, trains, ferries)• Free Tea / Coffee whilst on duty• Access to Workforce Thank You Function• Workforce Participation Certificate

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Accreditation

• Official Accreditation Pass and Lanyard

• Must be worn at all times with your uniform

• If misplaced, visit the Games Centre before your next shift or obtain a day pass at your venue

• MUST bring photo ID with you to collect your accreditation

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Uniform

• Cap• Poncho• Drink Bottle• Bumbag• Sunscreen• Pen• Workforce Pocket Guide

Keep in mind where you will store your belongings while on duty – venues do not have safe, lockable areas

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Transport

• Free access to Sydney suburban trains, buses and ferries when in uniform and wearing your accreditation pass (includes CityRail Nightride Buses)

• Operates from Tuesday 6 October 2009 to Monday 19 October 2009

• Games Shuttle Bus Service will operate between most Games Venues and their closest Transport Hub (eg train station)

• For general transport information call the Transport Infoline:131 500 (toll free number)

• Car parking at Games Venues can be limited and is not guaranteed

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Tea / Coffee

• Tea/Coffee– By voucher or continuous service

dependant on venue

• Fill your drink bottle before each shift to keep up your fluids

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A Day in the Life of the Games

• Arrive 15 mins before your rostered start time• Check-in at the Workforce Check-in & Break Area (see the Venue

Supervisor)• Report to the first aid room or marquee • Break (during quiet time or as arranged with the Competition

Manager and other medical personnel)• Handover to the next rostered medical workforce (if necessary)• Return any equipment• Check-out with the Venue Supervisor

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Opening & Closing Ceremonies

• Opening Ceremony (ANZ Stadium)

Sunday 11 October 20095.30pm – 9.30pmEntry with accreditation pass

• Closing Ceremony (Darling Harbour)

Sunday 18 October 20097.00pm – 11.00pmEntry with accreditation pass