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Q: What is
the Vintage Sport fraternity?
A:
The Vintage Sports Movement is created by those who take part in Vintage Sports
Carnivals dedicated to the regular enjoyment of sports in attractive parts of
the world. Membership of the Movement is granted to Vintage Sports Carnivals
participants who support the principles of the Movement.
Q: Why was
Vintage Sports created ?
A:
Vintage Sports was created in answer to an increasing demand from mature sports
people for a truly international movement that could be controlled by the
participants. Vintage Sport Carnivals will provide participants with the
opportunity to make new friends whilst playing their favourite sport in
interesting venues.
Q: What is
the format of Vintage Sports ?
A:
A traditional biennial Vintage Sports Carnival consists of 3 days of games at
local sports fields usually played on alternate days with rest days in between
focused on local tours, shopping or simply relaxing in the company of friends.
There are 2 major social functions – a welcome, 3 hour cocktail party and a
finale seated banquet dinner. There may be a mid-week function (“The Big Day
Out”) which takes the form of an outdoor lunch at an exotic site.
Q: What is a
Vintage Sports Carnival ?
A:
It is all about having fun, travel and making friends. It is the ultimate
experience for an avid mature sportsperson who whilst never reaching
representative status can now relax in the company of similarly aged people from
all over the world every two years.
Q: Who can
participate in a Vintage Sports Carnival ?
A:
The focus is on mature sports lovers over the age of 35. teams can be from
clubs,
districts, associations or businesses. People can create their own teams
from friends, family and colleagues.
Vintage Sports welcomes individuals or groups who are looking to join teams,
supporters, umpires and referees. Carnivals will offer opportunities to men and
women of all abilities and experience.
Q: What is
the philosophy of Vintage Sports ?
A:
The emphasis at each Carnival is on enjoyment (on and off the field) so there
are no Carnival winners. Though participants compete to the best of their
ability, the overall results are of little significance. Teams come to play in a
friendly competition where the outcome is enjoyed by all regardless of the
result.
Q: What
Vintage Sports Carnivals are available ?
A:
Initially there will be World Vintage Sports Carnivals for Rugby, Soccer,
Cricket, Field Hockey, Softball, Yachting, Golf and Contract Bridge. Other
sports will come on stream to meet consumer demand.
Q: Who
profits from Vintage Sports events ?
A:
Surpluses from each Carnival will be distributed back into the community in
which the event is held. The Vintage Sports Trust has been established to
independently manage and distribute these funds.
Q: Do I have
to travel on specific airlines to participate in a Vintage Sports Carnival ?
A:
Whilst preferred carriers with special fare offers will be suggested, travel to
and from
Carnivals on specific airlines will not be mandatory leaving teams to make their
own decisions as to which airline offers the best deal for their travel.
Q: Are there
age limits at World Carnivals ?
A: Participants must be at least 35 years of age on the week of the Carnival.
Special age groupings will be offered for Carnivals depending upon the sport
involved.
Q: What
about special rules for each sport?
A:
Some of the sport’s rules will be modified to ensure those participating can
have fun without causing unnecessary health risks. The basic rules of the sport
will however remain unchanged.
Q: How are
Vintage Sports Carnivals organized ?
A: Each World Carnival will be planned and organized by a Carnival Management Group
consisting of local sports members, the World Vintage Sports Office, the
host city tourism authority and the appointed ground operator. Special planning
manuals will be produced to ensure consistency between carnivals.
Q: How are
venues for future World Carnivals chosen ?
A: Initially venues selected will be because of their obvious attraction, their
ability to host specific sports and the availability of people with proven
experience in a particular sport. Subsequent carnivals will be held at venues
favoured by participants through regular research questionnaires and carnivals
meetings.
Q: What
commercial organizations are involved ?
A: The Vintage Sports Movement is the brainchild of Sports and Leisure Marketing
Limited a company established in New Zealand to create Vintage Sports Carnivals.
A Carnival ground operator will be appointed by the Vintage Sports Office to handle the
transport, accommodation and social functions for each event.
Q: How do I
enter a World Vintage Sports Carnival ?
A: Simply complete the entry details listed on the individual websites for each
sport and arrange payment of the team entry fee. Further details about the
Carnival will be sent to teams as they enter.
Q:
Where can I get more details about Vintage Sports ?
A:
If you need more details just visit the Vintage Sports website for all details
– www.vintageevents.com or
phone Vintage Sports on (+64) 9 522 1310, fax on (+64) 9 522 6856 or by
mailing to Vintage Sports, PO Box 28 656 Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand.
Q: What
makes Vintage Sports different to other similar events for mature sportsmen
and
women ?
A:
Vintage Sports Carnivals are unique because they are created for the total
enjoyment of the participants who also make important decisions about the future
of the movement – format, venues etc. In addition excess funds are left in
each community as a memory of a very enjoyable event.
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