2024 Pan Pacific Masters Games - Football Queensland

"Where legends come to play!" - The Pan Pacific Masters Games

The biggest Walking Football tournament we’ve ever hosted, featuring over 350 players across 49 teams, will converge at the Gold Coast Sports Precinct. The Walking Football competition runs from Wednesday, 6 November to Saturday, 9 November.

The Pan Pacific Masters Games has grown to become the largest biennial masters games in the world.

Four Action Packed Days

Taking place from Wednesday, 6 November to Friday, 8 November 2024, the competition will feature playoffs, semi-finals, grand finals, and presentations on Saturday, 9 November 2024.
Diverse Range Of Opponents

The competition will welcome teams from across Australia, including New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria, as well as international teams from Scotland and New Zealand.
Competitive Tournament

This year’s tournament will feature nine divisions: Men 50+, Men 60+, Men 65+, Men 70+, Women 40+, Women 50+, Women 60+, Mixed W40+/M50+ Social, and Mixed W55+/M60+ Social, ensuring that players of all ages and skill levels can compete.

Pan Pacific Master Games Website

Hospitals

Gold Coast University Hospital

1 Hospital Blvd, Southport QLD 4215

Emergency Department Open 24hrs | 1300 744 284
Distance: 7.8km

Chemists

Carrara Gardens Pharmacy

Shop3/145 Pappas Way, Carrara QLD 4211

Mon-Fri: 8am – 6pm | Sat: 8am – 1pm | Sun: Closed

Phone: (07) 5596 4833

Distance: 1.9km

Emerald Lakes Chempro Chemist

Shop 9/3027 The Blvd, Carrara QLD 4211

Mon-Fri: 8am – 6pm | Sat: 8:30am – 2pm | Sun: Closed

Phone (07) 4775 6635

Distance: 2.0km

First Aid

First aid is available in the main clubhouse with ice also available.

GROCERS

Woolworths Carrara

54 Manchester Rd, Carrara QLD 4211

Mon-Sat: 7am – 9pm | Sun: 9am – 6pm

Distance: 4.1km

Coles Benowa Village

11 Ross St, Benowa QLD 4217

Mon-Sat: 7am – 9pm | Sun: 9am – 6pm

Distance: 2.5km

FA SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

Spectators attending a Match or otherwise involved in any activity staged or sanctioned by Football Australia or an affiliate Member Federation, District Association or Club must:

1. Respect the decisions of Match Officials and teach children to do the same.

2. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake.

3. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, race, colour, religion,

language, politics, national or ethnic origin.

4. Never use violence in any form towards another person including fellow spectators, Players or Match/Team Officials (including Coaches).

5. Not engage in acts of discrimination, harassment or abuse towards any person, including:

a. the use of obscene or offensive language and/or gestures;

b. the incitement of hatred or violence.

6. Comply with all Terms of Admission including provisions relating to security screening, intoxication, and items that are prohibited by law or restricted by policy from being brought into the Venue.

7. Not display, or attempt to display, the following items within the Venue:

a. National, political or racial flags or emblems except for the recognised National flags of the competing teams;

b. offensive or inappropriate banners in either English or a foreign language.

8. Never throw missiles, projectiles or objects of any description at Players, Match Officials or fellow spectators.

9. Not enter or attempt to enter the field of play or playing arena without lawful authority.

10. Refrain from any disorderly conduct or conduct that may injure the reputation and goodwill of Football Australia and the code of Football generally.

Any person who does not comply with this Spectator Code of Behaviour or who otherwise causes a disturbance may be evicted from the Venue and may be banned from attending future Matches.

Pan Pacific Masters Games - Walking Football rules & guidelines

Regulations:

All other rules follow the Football Australia Walking Football Laws of the Game, with a set of Social, Social Mixed Guidelines made simple for those new to the sport.

Team Information & Equipment:

Each team has 6 players: 5 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper.
Football boots are strictly prohibited. Players must wear non-marking futsal shoes, athletic trainers, or turf football shoes with flat or short rubber studs designed for indoor or artificial surfaces. This is to ensure player safety and protect the playing surface.

Game Format:

Games are 24 minutes total: 12-minute halves, 1-minute half time with 5-minute breaks between matches. Games run on the half-hour.
No running or jogging (with or without the ball).
All pitches are 40m x 25m with 3m x 2m goals.
Walking Football is a NO Contact version of the game.

Tournament Structure:

Teams will play in round-robin matches on Days One, Two, and Three.
Finals will take place on Saturday, featuring semi-finals, a grand final, and a bronze medal match for 3rd place.

Finals Series Format:

Semi-Final 1: 2nd vs 3rd place teams (2 v 3)
Semi-Final 2: 1st vs 4th place teams (1 v 4)
Bronze Medal Playoff: Losing semi-finalists
Grand Final: Winners of both semi-finals

Final Series Winner Determination:

In the event of a tie after normal time in finals, the match will proceed directly to a penalty shootout in accordance with FIFA regulations. No extra time will be played.

Social Mixed Competition:

Played with goalkeepers.
Mixed teams must have 3 women on the field at all times.

Penalties & Offences:

A penalty kick is awarded to the opposition after the 4th “not walking” offence by a team. The count then resets to zero and accumulates again.

Note: This rule is a new addition following the February 2024 update to the Walking Football Laws of the Game.

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"Where legends come to play!" - The Pan Pacific Masters Games

Four Action Packed Days

Diverse Range Of Opponents

Competitive Tournament