Auckland – A New GLTA Destination in 2024

• Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024 – a new and inclusive multisport event, featuring 15 sports
• Taking place at the Trusts Arena (and surrouding venues), from 4-8 April 2024
• Tennis is scheduled from Saturday 6 – Monday 8 April 2024 at Albany Tennis Park
• Pre-registrations are now open at www.RainbowGames.co.nz
• Celebrating diversity in sexual orientation, sex characteristics and gender identity – providing a safe space for everyone to come together and play sports
• The Games will follow a year of worldwide queer sporting events, including the World Gay Games Hong Kong and Guadalajara

Get ready to experience a celebration of diversity, hauora and athleticism like no other! The Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024 is coming to the Trusts Arena (and surrounding venues) from 4-8 April 2024. This brand new multisport event is designed for the LGBTQI+ communities and its allies, a chance for everyone to come together, celebrate and compete in a safe and supportive environment. It’s an opportunity to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes and create a more positive and accepting society.

In collaboration with the GLTA, the tournament organisers are delighted to bring the first GLTA tennis tournament to Aotearoa New Zealand, from Saturday 6 – Monday 8 April 2024. Tournament Director, Liam Sweeney, will be bringing his expertise from the GLTA’s ‘The Crown, London Championships’ to his home city of Auckland, to run the tournament at Albany Tennis Park.

With 15 different sports to choose from, including rugby 7s, netball, badminton, swimming and more, the Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024 is perfect for anyone who loves getting active or simply wants to get involved in a fun and friendly event. For seasoned athletes or complete beginners, each sport offers different grades and classifications to ensure everyone has a meaningful experience playing a diverse range of participants from across the Pacific, and beyond. Other sports include: 5k/10k fun run, basketball 3×3, diving, football 5-a-side, lawn bowls (Bowls3Five), roller derby, softball, tennis, ten-pin bowling, touch and volleyball 4s.

Participants can expect a glittering opening ceremony on Thursday 4 April 2024, before six days of multisport action, accompanied by inspirational arts and culture activations across the week. Auckland will become a vibrant hub of activity, showcasing the very best of food, drink and entertainment, particularly along Auckland’s iconic and ‘LGBTQI+centric’ Karangahape Road – voted one of the top 10 ‘coolest’ streets in the world last year. Spectators will also be invited to embrace the atmosphere and show their support before the week is rounded out with a closing ceremony on Thursday 11 April.

So mark your calendars for 4-8 April 2024, and get ready to experience the Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024. Pre-registration for the event has opened on the official Games’ website www.rainbowgames.co.nz. The early bird offer will be available for $150 NZD (plus gst) (including gst and booking fees) until 31 October or until the first 30 registrations are booked.

The package includes:

• Registration to one discipline with options to enter more at an additional charge
• Ticket to the opening and closing ceremony
• Player Accreditation
• Goodie bag
• Transport discount options
• Access to the arts, culture and social hub

Players will also have the option to join a post-tournament gala dinner at Albany Tennis Park, with more details to be announced soon.

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