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Registrations for the 2025 Great Barrier Reef Masters Games are now closed.
A huge thank you to all the athletes, teams, and supporters who registered and took part in this year’s Games. Your energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship helped make the event a true celebration both on and off the field.
We’re already looking ahead to the 2027 Great Barrier Reef Masters Games, which promises to be even bigger and better. Registration details will be announced closer to the event – keep an eye on this page and our social channels for updates.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Cairns in 2027!
Games registration fee will only be charged once to each athlete, no matter how many different sports you choose to compete in. Each individual sport attracts its own sports fee.
Games fees include accreditation to the Games, exclusive entry into the nightly social hub and entertainment program, souvenir booklet, Games bag and merchandise, exclusive offers, newsletter and winning medals.
Sports Fees are specific fees set by each sport to cover the costs of conducting their competition. These fees only apply when competing in a sport. Sports Fees are different for all sports. Please view your sports page for more information.
Sports and Games Registration fees are processed at the same time in your booking.
For team sports, a Team Manager can be nominated. This role can be filled by one of the players or a non-playing official.
Make sure you select 'Team Manager' when registering. See the instructions on how to register as Team Manager ( PDF, 0.55 MB ).
The Team Manager is responsible for entering each player's name and email address, which will force the system to send an email with a link to allow players to formally join the team and finish and pay for their registration.
Team Managers are to collect all your team players full names and emails ready prior to registering. You are unable to go back and add more or new players.
If a nominated player didn’t get an email from the team manager, or you require a new player to be added to the team, the player can still register as a competitor and enter your team’s name (hint: find who your team’s name is prior to registration.Team should already be pre-registered by a Team Manager).
Team Managers can get a LIVE link report to monitor their teams registrations; this report can be requested by emailing the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games Team at gbrmasters@cairns.qld.gov.au
If you don't have a team, you can still register and select ‘I need a team’ and the sports organiser will assign you a team.
**If a team player has advised they haven’t received an email to join the team, please ask them to check their junk/spam folder.
*To stop our communications from being flagged as spam, please add email gbrmasters@cairns.qld.gov.com to your contact list.
Non-playing participants including umpires, scorers, team managers, coaches and support staff. You will be linked to the team and eligible for medals but cannot compete in the sport.
Games fees include accreditation to the Games, exclusive entry into the nightly social hub and entertainment program, athlete program, Games bag and merchandise, exclusive offers, newsletter and winning medals (if eligible).
As you are not participating in the sport, there is no Sports Fee applied during registration.
To register select 'Non-Playing Official' as your sport.
A Supporter is a person who wants to experience the fun and atmosphere of the Games, without playing in any sporting competition.
The Supporter fee entitles you to accreditation to the Games with exclusive entry into the nightly social hub and entertainment program, souvenir booklet, Games bag and merchandise, exclusive offers, newsletter.
$60 Supporter Registration
To register select ‘Supporter’.
As part of your Games registration fee, competitors, supporters and non-playing officials will receive a Great Barrier Reef Masters Games registration pack - which includes a bag, hat and towel.
Your registration packs are available when you check in at the Games hub.
- Cairns Regional Council delivers the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games.
- The minimum age requirement for the majority of sports participants is 30 years. Please check your sport for specific details.
- Registrations are not confirmed until payment is made. Once payment is made a confirmation of your registration is sent to your supplied email.
- Credit card or debit card (MasterCard, Amex and Visa Card) are the only available method of payment.
- You must read and accept the Terms and Conditions before entering.
- Before entering, please read the sports information for your chosen sport/s so you are aware of the general sports details including sport fee, competition dates and entry requirements.
- Refunds are only available as per Terms and Conditions.
- A $20 administration fee will be charged from 1 April 2025 for any entrant fully withdrawing from the Games, with applicable proof.
- Refund requests submitted after 30 April 2025 will not be accepted.
- All fees include GST.
- Accreditation's must be collected from the Games hub from Tuesday 27 May 2025 onwards - prior to the start of your competition.
- To stop our communications from being flagged as spam, please add email gbrmasters@cairns.qld.gov.com to your contact list.
Check out our FAQ page that covers all essential information you need to know as well as common questions.
Are you still unable to find an answer? Simply contact the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games Team by email at gbrmasters@cairns.qld.gov.au
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Great news for participants of the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games 2025!
We have secured exclusive accommodation partners to support the Games. Enjoy a 15% discount off the best available rate at the time of booking at two premier hotels: Pullman Cairns International Hotel and Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort .
Take advantage of this special discount offer by booking now:
Great Barrier Reef Masters Games 2025 - Pullman Cairns International & Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Important Reminder:
May 2025 is expected to be a particularly busy time in Cairns, with several major events happening around the same period. Accommodation will be in high demand, so make sure to book early to secure your stay.
We look forward to seeing you at the Games!