The Monarchs netball team spread their wings at Lansdowne Park. Photos Peter Jones
Peter Jones
Participants in the 2023 South Island Masters Games added a dash of colour to competitiveness and camaraderie when the annual event kicked off at sporting venues across the region over the past week.
Natalie Sherman, from the Barbarians team, and Marlborough Mako player Eric Munro share a laugh during the water polo competition.
Basketball, netball, football, athletics and water polo were just some of the sports contested, with social events also keeping the Masters occupied.
The Games continue through the week, with croquet, hockey, touch, tennis, volleyball and swimming events to come.
The Pink Sox team from Nelson livened up the football competition.Mako rugby coach Hoani MacDonald, playing for the Marlborough mixed side, lines up the basket during the basketball competition. Local parliamentary candidate Jamie Arbuckle tries his hand at the discus on Sunday.Nelson netballers The Enforcers, plus two photo bombers. Nishan Rai shows his skills for the Beavertown FC team.Marlborough player Jody Lovell in water polo action.Tapendra Singh Sokhi has his turn in the discus circle.Heidi Stenhouse-Allen brings the ball down court for the Marlborough mixed side.The Rusty and Dustys side, resplendent in Awatere kit.The Tequila Made Me Do It team from Waimakarairi already had their excuses sorted.The Otago water polo contingent were relishing their time at the Aquatic Centre.The Sharons, plus Kath and Kim, gave the netball the thumbs up.Allie le Lievre from The Droopers team looks for support.The Living Dead and Feed The Llamas sides get together before their match. Wiri Bristowe, playing for the local Hoops and Chains side, prepares to throw a pass. Beavertown's Freddie Pino ponders his options at A and P Park. Local athlete Adrian Phillips winds up during Sunday's discus competition.
