Ismaili Seniors′ Masters Games 2019

Ismaili Seniors′ Masters Games 2019

Friday, September 2 to Saturday, October 5, 2019

Welcome

The Ismaili Seniors' Masters Games will be held from Friday, September 2 through Saturday, October 5, 2019, highlighting the prominence of healthy lifestyle, physical activity, competition and celebration through sports in our Jamat. Jamati members and multi-faith family members aged 55 and above will participate in events such as volleyball, badminton, squash, cricket, bridge and table tennis. In addition to participating in competitive sports, jamati members and multi-faith family members will have an opportunity to explore and develop skills in clinics. Clinics will be held for golf, pickleball, table tennis and badminton  All members are encouraged to participate and attend.

Registration

• Registration for the Ismaili Seniors’ Masters Game (ISMG) is now open! All Jamati and multi-faith family members aged 55 and above are eligible to participate.
• Registration desks will be open on Fridays and festival days at all Jamatkhanas starting Friday, August 9.
• Sports included are Cricket, Traditional Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis, Snooker, Bridge, Pickleball, Golf, Pitch-and-Putt, Squash, Walking race.
• Cost of registration is $10 for the first sport and $5 for any additional sport (exceptions are golf which is $80 and Pitch-and-Putt which is $13).
• Cost of skill clinics are $5. Skills Clinics are a great opportunity for members to explore and develop skills in a new sporting area. This year, clinics will be offered for: Golf, Pickleball, Table Tennis and Badminton.
• For more information, please view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below, and/or visit your Jamatkhana Registration Desk.

Schedule

Rules

• The rules for each sport will align with international guidelines unless otherwise stated. 
• Detailed rules will be shared closer to the event. 

Skills Clinic Schedule

Skills clinics are a great opportunity for Jamati members who are interested in exploring and/or developing skills in a new sport. The following clinics will be offered:

Please note that while every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined schedule and venues, these may be subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When are the games?

• Sports will be played in early September and from Friday, September 27 through Saturday, October 5, 2019.
• Introductory clinics are planned for Golf, Pickle Ball, Cricket, Table tennis & Badminton. Dates & times are still to be confirmed.

Who can participate?

• Anyone over the age of 55, including multi-faith family members (eg. spouses, parents, children). All levels of abilities are warmly encouraged.
• Clinics are intended for new players or beginner players as an introduction to the sport.

 How will I compete against very experienced, competitive and/or younger players?

• Participants will compete in their respective age category pending registration. Typically, for racquet sports age categories are 55 to 64, 65 to 74 & 75+.  Athletes can choose to play in lower-age categories (but they cannot play in a higher-age category).

 How much do the games cost?

• $10 for the first sport (exceptions: Golf will be an additional $80, and Pitch-&-Putt will be $13)
• $5 per any additional sports
• $5 per clinics

 Which sports will be played throughout the ISMG?

• In early September there will be: Golf 18-holes, Pitch-&-putt, Cricket, Tennis and Snooker.
• From September 27 through October 5, there will be: Badminton, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Squash, Walking races, Pickleball, and Bridge.

What is the schedule of events?

• Please refer to “Sports Schedule" section

For team sports, do we need to register with a team?

• No, please register as an individual and you will be assigned to a team

 For which sports will clinics be offered?

• Golf, Pickleball, Table Tennis, Badminton

 When and where will the clinics be offered? 

• Please refer to “Skills Clinic Schedule”

Do I need to buy t-shirts?

• Athletes should have a t-shirt in their Jamatkhana colour. If athletes have t-shirt from previous years, they are welcome to use them. Otherwise t-shirt will be available for purchase.
• If you are participating in a clinic and/or coming to observe, we encourage you to wear a t-shirt that is similar in colour to that of your respective Jamatkhana team (points will be awarded).
• If you wish to purchase an ISMG t-shirt or an additional shirt for someone else, please discuss with registration desk.

What team colour is my Jamatkhana?

• Ismaili Centre, Vancouver – Dark Blue
• Headquarters Jamatkhana- Green
• Burnaby Lake Jamatkhana – Baby blue
• Downtown Jamatkhana - Orange
• Fraser Valley - Maroon
• Richmond Jamatkhana - Yellow
• Tri-City Jamakhana – Red
• Abbotsford/Chilliwack, Kelowna, Nanaimo, and Victoria Jamatkhanas – White

 When can I register and when is the registration deadline?

• Registration will take place on Fridays in all Jamatkhanas starting from Friday, August 2

Is lunch included in the cost of registration?

• No

When will I know exactly when I am scheduled to play?

• Schedule information will be made available a week prior to the event.

Will equipment be provided?

• You are required to bring your own equipment to compete in a sport.
• Equipment will be provided at clinics.

Will transportation be provided?

• Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide transportation. Participants are required to make their own arrangements to/from sporting and clinic venues.

When are the opening and closing ceremonies?

• Opening ceremonies will be held on Friday, September 27 at Richmond Jamatkhana.
• Closing ceremonies will be held on Saturday, October 5 at Headquarters Jamatkhana.

What is the “President’s Cup”? How can I earn points for my Jamatkhana team?

• President’s Cup is awarded to the Jamatkhana that accumulates the most points during the games based on participation, performance, spirit, etc.
• You can earn points by participating in sports, clinics and/or supporting your Jamatkhana in various ways.

What type of information will be available on the iiCanada app?

• We are planning to post game schedules, clinic schedules, rules, game scores and team standings, and President’s Cup standings.

Photos

• We will share photos taken from the Ismaili Seniors’ Masters Games on the Ismaili BC Facebook page as well as the Ismaili Seniors’ Masters Game facebook events page.

Sports Scores

• Sports standings will be posted here during the Ismaili Seniors’ Masters Games

President’s Cup Standings

• President’s Cup standings for each Jamatkhana will be posted here during the Ismaili Seniors’ Masters Games