The Corporate Games collectively form Australia's largest multi-sport championships. Sydney hosted the first Games (in which businesses participate to raise much-needed funds for charities) 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 the Queensland Government who entered 1,519 employee athletes in 2009.)
In Double Drummer's third year as an alliance partner of the NSW Corporate Games, you can participate in your very own multi-sport event in 2010 AND help raise money for Diabetes Australia-NSW. Join Double Drummer and compete in the DD Corporate Games team from March 18-21.
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 Diabetes Australia-NSW, simply join up as a Double Drummer member and then choose the sports in which you'd like to compete. There are 22 popular sports from which to choose and all events will be held in and near Sydney on one of four days, with the Games Award Dinner to be held on Monday evening March 22 and the After Party on Friday evening March 26. 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 |
Thu
18
Mar |
Fri
19
Mar |
Sat
20
Mar |
Sun
21
Mar |
| badminton |
Macquarie University NORTH RYDE |
singles/
doubles |
|
• |
• |
• |
| basketball |
Bankstown Basketball Centre BANKSTOWN |
7 |
|
|
• |
• |
| beach volleyball |
North Steyne, Manly Beach MANLY |
6 |
|
|
• |
|
| biathlon |
Dobroyd Aquatic Club Henley Marine Drive RODD POINT
|
2 |
|
|
|
•
|
| cricket 8’s |
Mason Park Bressington Park Strathfield Park STRATHFIELD
|
10 |
|
|
• |
• |
| dragon boat racing |
Dobroyd Aquatic CLUB Henley Marine Drive RODD POINT |
17 |
|
|
|
• |
| golf |
Bonnie Doon PAGEWOOD
Riverside Oaks CATTAI |
1 |
• |
• |
|
|
| karting |
Kartatak Raceway ARNCLIFFE |
1 |
eve |
eve |
• |
• |
| netball |
Anne Clark Netball Centre LIDCOMBE |
9 |
|
|
• |
• |
| poker |
Newtown RSL NEWTOWN |
1 |
|
eve |
eve |
|
| rugby 10's |
T.G. Milner Fields, EASTWOOD
|
12 |
|
|
|
• |
| running |
Macquarie University NORTH RYDE
|
1 |
|
|
• |
|
| sailing |
EastSail at d’Albora Marinas
RUSHCUTTERS BAY |
9 |
• |
• |
• |
|
|
soccer
soccer 6's
|
Endeavour & Knight Parks FAIRFIELD
|
13
8 |
|
|
•
|
•
|
| softball |
Macquarie University NORTH RYDE |
12 |
|
|
• |
• |
| squash |
MAASH Sports & Fitness MARSFIELD |
1 |
|
|
• |
• |
| swimming |
Macquarie University NORTH RYDE |
indiv/relay |
|
eve |
|
|
| table tennis |
The Brickpit Thornleigh Sports Stadium THORNLEIGH |
singles/
doubles |
|
|
• |
|
| tennis |
Sydney International Tennis Centre Olympic Park HOMEBUSH
|
singles/
doubles |
|
eve |
• |
• |
| tenpin bowling |
Tenpin City
LIDCOMBE |
singles/
team of 4 |
|
eve |
• |
• |
| touch |
Macquarie University NORTH RYDE |
8 |
|
|
• |
• |
| volleyball |
KGV Recreation Centre THE ROCKS |
8 |
eve |
eve |
|
|
| games awards dinner |
Dockside DARLING HARBOUR |
|
Mon, 22 March 7:30pm |
after party 'the replay'
|
Bungalow 8, Kings St Wharf, Sydney |
|
Fri, 26 March 6:00pm (free entry)
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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, 16 Feb 2010.
Click here to download the Games Brochure for information on each sport, the venues, event, 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 $55 and $60 per person. (Note: There are a couple of exceptions such as Golf at $120 per person, which includes lunch or dinner… and Sailing at $195 per person where you get to crew on a 36' yacht supplied by the NSW Corporate Games.) 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.
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Men's KoolDri polo shirt
$33* (size: XS to 5XL) |
Ladies' KoolDri polo shirt
$31* (size: 8 to 26) |
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Men's KoolDri athlete shirt
$29* (size: S to 5XL) |
Ladies' KoolDri singlet
$29* (size: 8 to 20) |
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|
Cotton Mesh Cap
$17* (one size) |
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* Minimal postage and handling cost of between $3 and $8 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 Games Awards Dinner on Monday evening, March 22, at Dockside Darling Harbour, the cost is TBC per head, which includes a three-course dinner and beverages.
Games After Party 'The Replay'
Re-live the fun with your DD team mates at the Games After Party 'The Replay' on Friday evening, March 26, at Bungalow 8, Kings St Wharf, Sydney. All participants are invited with FREE entry and a St Arnou beer on arrival (upon display of their Games ID).
Note well: ALL profits from the NSW Corporate Games will go directly to Diabetes Australia-NSW to help all people with diabetes via research, education, advocacy and awareness programs. Double Drummer is organising member participation in the 2010 Games completely FREE of charge and will not profit in any way by entering a team.
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, 16 Feb 2010.
2009 NSW CORPORATE GAMES RESULTS
Overall Double Drummer finished 5th (out of 319 organisations) in the medal tally and 5th (out of 41 organisations) in our Division 5.
For the full report and photos, click here
2009 QLD CORPORATE GAMES RESULTS
Even with a very small team of select athletes, Double Drummer still managed to finish 37th overall on the medal tally from 121 organisations that entered the Games.
For the full report and photos, click here
For more information, click here to contact Anna Cosio, Double Drummer Team Manager
