Masters Games: Sign up or risk being shut out

Wanganui Events Trust's new chief executive Judy Doyle hopes to get more people involved in the Masters Games and increase use in Wanganui's facilities. PHOTO/STUART MUNRO

The Southern Trust New Zealand Masters Games is calling last drinks on entries for most of the more than 55 sports being contested from January 30.

Games chief executive Judy Doyle warned people to enter now to avoid possible disappointment.

"Some sports have already closed entries simply because they have more than enough to cope with," Doyle said yesterday.

"The sports still open for entries are filling up fast, so I would suggest to people thinking they will leave it to the last minute - don't. They will risk real disappointment and the best and most efficient way to enter is online."

The Games officially open on Friday next week with a ceremony at the Games Village at Springvale Park at 7pm.

Meanwhile, the structure of the main tent was erected yesterday and the village itself was beginning to take shape.

The theme is Western and even the Horsley Christie-sponsored VIP tent has been designed as a jailhouse.

"The food court has been expanded this year and includes a Chuck Wagon and there will be a wide variety on the menu."

The games run from January 30 to Sunday, February 8.