The Corporate Games collectively form Australia's largest multi-sport championships. Sydney hosted the first Games in 1993, with over 1,200 competitors taking part. The Games expanded to Melbourne in 1997 and then to Brisbane in 2000 and are now held annually in each of these capital cities (along with a 'Winter Games' in Thredbo).
Each year the various Corporate Games attract a total of more than 22,000 participants from thousands of organisations around Australia. Over 140,000 individuals, representing 3,000 companies have competed in the Games so far. (The largest team to date was from ANZ who entered 1,265 employee athletes in 2007.)
In such an important year for international sport, you can participate in your very own multi-sport event in 2008 AND help raise money for The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria. Join Double Drummer and compete in the DD Corporate Games team from November 21-23.
If you work for yourself, for a company that's not participating in the Games, or you just want to join in the fun, be part of the Double Drummer team! It's a great way to meet new friends while playing your favourite sport and it's open to all ages and skill levels.
To compete in the Games under the DD banner and help us raise money for The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria, simply join up as a Double Drummer member and then choose the sports in which you'd like to compete. There are 20 popular sports from which to choose and all events will be held at some of the best sporting facilities in Australia including the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and Melbourne Park on one of three days, with the Crown Games Award Dinner to be held at Crown on Monday evening November 24. Individual and company medals will be awarded.
CHOOSE YOUR SPORT
You can choose to join individual and/or team events and are eligible to play more than one sport as long as the events are not scheduled for the same day.
| sport |
venue |
min.
squad
size |
Fri
21
Nov |
Sat
22
Nov |
Sun
23
Nov |
| AFL football |
Albert Park
ALBERT PARK |
10 |
|
• |
• |
| badminton |
Melb Sports & Aquatic Centre ALBERT PARK |
1 |
|
• |
• |
| basketball |
Melb Sports & Aquatic Centre ALBERT PARK |
7 |
eve |
• |
• |
| beach volleyball 4's |
South Melbourne Beach
ALBERT PARK |
6 |
|
• |
|
| cricket 8’s |
Fawkner Park SOUTH YARRA, Fairbairn Park ASCOT VALE WEST |
10 |
4pm |
• |
• |
| golf |
Spring Valley CLAYTON SOUTH, Kingston Links ROWVILLE |
1 |
• |
|
|
| indoor karting |
Auscart Racing Centre
PORT MELBOURNE |
1 |
3pm |
• |
• |
| netball |
Albert Park Indoor Sports Centre ALBERT PARK |
9 |
5pm |
• |
• |
| outrigger canoeing |
Powerhouse Albert Park Lake MELBOURNE |
7 |
|
|
• |
| poker |
The Poker Room CROWN |
1 |
4pm |
• |
|
| running |
Albert Park Lake
ALBERT PARK |
1 |
|
• |
|
| soccer (men) |
Darebin International Sports Centre
BT Connor Reserve |
13 |
|
eve |
• |
| soccer 6's (women) |
Outdoor Fields
ALBERT PARK |
8 |
|
• |
• |
| softball |
Fawkner Park
ALBERT PARK |
12 |
|
• |
• |
| squash |
Melb Sports & Aquatic Centre ALBERT PARK |
1 |
|
• |
• |
| swimming |
Melb Sports & Aquatic Centre ALBERT PARK |
|
eve |
|
|
| table tennis |
Melb Sports & Aquatic Centre ALBERT PARK |
singles/
doubles |
eve |
• |
|
| tennis |
Melbourne Park
ALBERT PARK |
singles/
doubles |
|
• |
doub |
| tenpin bowling |
AMF Moorabbin Bowl
MOORABBIN |
singles/
team of 4 |
|
• |
• |
| touch |
Albert Park
ALBERT PARK |
9 |
|
• |
|
| volleyball |
Melb Sports & Aquatic Centre ALBERT PARK |
8 |
|
|
• |
| games awards dinner |
Crown |
|
Mon, 24 November 7pm |
Click here to tell us NOW what sport you'd like to play whether for individual or team events. Team sports (e.g. Basketball) need a minimum of 7 players. If we receive sufficient entries early enough, we can try and make sure nobody misses out. Please include a phone number so we can quickly organise all the teams. Final entries close Tuesday, 21 October 2008.
Click here to download the Games Brochure for information on each sport, the venues, events, format, squad size, uniform, fees, etc.
If you want more details on the regulations of the sport/s of your choice, click on the name of the sport above and download details of the sport/s in which you’re interested. Note: We'll enter all DD competitors at the same time. There's no need to fill in an Entry Form.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Entry Fees
There are different entry fees for different sports, but most range between $50 and $60 per person. (Note: There is one exception Golf at $120 per person, which includes lunch or dinner.) You will receive an e-mail with all the Games' and payment details after your team is finalised.
Uniforms
A team wouldn’t be complete without its uniform. Double Drummer has organised all uniform apparel at cost to you. You will need to purchase a shirt (cap is optional) to wear as part of the team during the Games. See choices below.
 |
 |
Men's KoolDri polo shirt
$28* (size: XS to 5XL) |
Ladies' KoolDri polo shirt
$25* (size: 8 to 16) |
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Men's KoolDri athlete shirt
$22* (size: S to 3XL) |
Ladies' Cool Dry singlet
$21* (size: 8 to 18) |
 |
|
Cotton Mesh Cap
$10* (one size) |
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* Minimal postage and handling cost of between $2 and $6 will be added to the total.
Games Awards Dinner
This is purely optional, but if you'd like to join in the fun with your DD team mates at the Crown Games Awards Dinner on Monday evening, November 24, at Crown, the cost is $120 per head, which includes a three-course dinner and beverages.
Note: Double Drummer is organising member participation in the 2008 Games completely FREE of charge and will not profit in any way by entering a team.
Insurance
Please note that your entry fees do not include Personal Accident Insurance. To arrange Personal Accident Insurance at $25 per person, download the application form here.
Click here to tell us NOW what sport you'd like to play whether for individual or team events. Team sports (e.g. Basketball) need a minimum of 7 players. If we receive sufficient entries early enough, we can try and make sure nobody misses out. Please include a phone number so we can quickly organise all the teams. Final entries close Tuesday, 21 October 2008.
NSW CORPORATE GAMES RESULTS
Overall Double Drummer finished 39th (out of 292 organisations) in the medal tally and 5th (out of 41 organisations) in our Division 4.
For the full report and photos, click here
QUEENSLAND CORPORATE GAMES RESULTS
Overall Double Drummer finished 21st (out of 120 organisations) in the medal tally and 5th (out of 30+ organisations) in our Division 3.
For the full report and photos, click here
WINTER CORPORATE GAMES RESULTS
Technically, Double Drummer didn’t submit a team to compete at the Winter Corporate Games... but that didn’t stop us from making an impact in the snowfields.
For the full report and photos, click here
COMING SOON
The 2009 NSW Corporate Games is set for March 19-22 2009 in Sydney. There will be 22 sports and an estimated 8,500 participants.
CONTACT US
For more information, click here to contact Anna Cosio, Double Drummer Team Manager
