Claire Muskett, of Karitane, takes off from the blocks during her 400m race at the Caledonian.
Papanui pitcher Errol Byrne winds up his throw at Hancock Park.
Chewblocka volleyballers (from left) Wilson Somerville, George Phillips and Ryan Ehlers, of Dunedin, block their opponents’ shot.
Physio Stephen Li works on an athlete’s muscles during the Masters Games at the Edgar Centre.
Ken Scott, of Dunedin, tests his backhand during the tennis at the Edgar Centre.
Masters Games swimmer Greg Denison from Melbourne.
Amy Pailthorpe, Chloe Anderson and Kirra Taylerson, all from Tasmania, Masters Games iceskaters.
Hundreds of athletes flocked to Dunedin for the opening weekend of the Masters Games.
The Games are tipped to attract more than 3500 athletes — including 60% from outside of Dunedin — competing in more than 60 sports across the next week.
Athletics, ice skating, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, hockey, paddlesports, softball, squash, diving, bowls and more were the big drawcards for the opening weekend.
The Games were marked with the opening ceremony at the hub at the Edgar Centre on Saturday night, followed by entertainment from Dunedin band Dubious Groove.
Gregor Richardson snapped some of the action.
