Invictus Australia (IA) provides the Australian defence community avenues to connect through the power of sport. Through multiple sporting and recreational events across Australia, Team Veteran serves as an opportunity to bring the veterans and family members already attending together, for a chance to connect. If you are a current or former serving defence member, or a family member of, this is where Team Veteran will enable you to connect with other likeminded individuals. 

This year, the Australian Masters’ Games will be held, from the 18^th – 25^th of October in Canberra, ACT. Invictus Australia is encouraging all veterans and family members to take part in this event at a discounted rate, offered as a part of our relationship with the host organisers. We encourage you to sign up and get involved in the more than 50 sports on offer. 
 
Team Veteran is not a specific team in any one sport of the Australian Masters Games, it offers a connection point for those who are a part of the defence community, whether volunteering or competing, to come together and cheer for each other over the course of the Australian Masters Games. Veterans and families can compete as part of their local sport team and in addition be part of Team Veteran during the Games. 

Read on to find out how to opt into the community of Team Veteran at the Australian Masters Games and how Invictus Australia is connecting the defence community during this event. 

How do I connect with Invictus Australia and Team Veteran during the Masters Games? 

Click here to begin your registration for the 20^th Australian Masters Games and follow the below steps: 

1. Register as per the instruction on the Australian Masters Games Website 

2. Once you have registered your personal details, you will be asked to complete a participant survey. As part of this survey, you will see an ADF Veteran section. Make sure that you fill this section out and tick YES to the ‘Would you like to join Team Veteran at the Australian Masters Games?‘ question. This will allow Invictus Australia to contact you about connection opportunities that will take place during the event.  

3. When on the ‘Submit your Registration’ page, there is a discount code section where you can enter the below codes (in accordance with your registration type) to get 25% off your registration.  
   Registration Type 
   Full Access Competitor: TVFullGold 
   Full Access Competitor – Age 70+: TVFullGold70+ 
   3-Day Access Competitor: TV3DayGold 
   3-Day Access Competitor – Age 70+: TV3DayGold70+ 

Note, 25% off discount code is valid on event registration cost only (excludes sport registration fees). 

What does Team Veteran mean for my Australian Masters Games experience? 

Being a part of Team Veteran gives you access to a discounted registration and the opportunity to connect with others in the defence community throughout the competition. Invictus Australia will be providing updates via email to those who select Team Veteran in their registration, including details on the connection points throughout the Masters Games. 
 
Each person who selects to be a part of Team Veteran will have the opportunity to collect a ‘Team Veteran’ t-shirt at a designated time and location on site at the Masters Games. 

Invictus Australia will not be providing coaching staff or training sessions in the lead up to this competition. Instead, this is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who will come together during the event. For those who opt in to be a part of Team Veteran during the registration process, it is important to note there are no official obligations to be fulfilled from Invictus Australia’s end. Individuals can choose to be a part of as many or as little as the Team Veteran opportunities as they are comfortable with.  

We encourage all veterans and families attending to connect with their local communities in the lead up to the Masters Games, to see other opportunities to get involved in Invictus Australia events and to see who else will be competing in October.  

Can I compete in a team sport as part of Team Veteran?  

Team Veteran is not an official team of the Australian Masters Games. You will enter your team sports as normal. We encourage veterans and families to join together to create a team in the sport of their choice. 

If you are interested in forming a team and need us to help fill your vacancies with others from the defence community, please let us know by emailing support@invictusaustralia.org.  

I am part of the wounded, injured or ill veteran community, how do I get my registration reimbursed? 

With support of the Invictus Games Foundation, Invictus Australia will be supporting and reimbursing the entry costs for Wounded, Injured or Ill (WII) competitors. Please email support@invictusaustralia.org to find out more. 

I have already registered for the Australian Masters Games and would like to join Team Veteran. Can I still do this?  

Have you already registered and you didn’t tick to join Team Veteran? 

Reach out to support@invictusaustralia.org to be added to the community and to get updates for the Australian Masters Games 

Looking to get involved in sport in your region? Connect with our staff through your regions Facebook group or email support@invictusaustralia.org.

• ACT Local Facebook group
• SA Local Facebook group
• Sth East QLD Facebook group
• Nth QLD Facebook group
• Nth NSW Local Facebook group
• NSW Sth Coast Local Facebook group
• Victoria Facebook Group
• WA Facebook Group
• TAS Facebook Group