Central Coast Waves have won the grand final of the 2025 Australian Masters Games defeating the Canberra Muskets 50-31.
The Australian Masters Games is one of Australia’s largest premier multisport festivals with an extensive sports program offering more than 50 different sports.
It is also the only true national masters event, bringing participants from all over the country and the world.
The Waves Walking Basketball program, which has been growing since its introduction a couple of years ago, has really established itself as a popular activity.
Waves Walking Basketball program
The sport provides a form of the game that provides health and fitness benefits to those who are keen on the game but may be discouraged by the pace and impact of traditional basketball.
Walking basketball is for participants across all ages, genders and abilities.
The game not only provides a competitive outlet but helps improve health whilst decreasing the risks associated with sedentary lifestyles.
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The team was transported to the event by their program sponsor Driving Miss Daisy which proved to be a masterstroke for the Waves, as driver Garry Brudelin top scored on the final amassing a personal points tally of 25 points.
Waves Operations Manager Matthew Smith said at Waves they were committed to make the great game of basketball more accessible and inclusive to the community.
“The introduction of a walking program has provided people on the Coast a great opportunity to be active in sport, irrespective of ability, age and mobility,” he said.
“For our guys to win the Masters in their first attempt is really rewarding and a credit to Chris Collins our program manager who is understandably very proud of his squad”.
MORE ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES HERE: https://australianmastersgames.com/sports/
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