The SOUTH AFRICAN MASTERS SPORTS ASSOCIATION (SAMSA) was founded on 6 February 1993 in Pretoria. 18 Sports codes were present at the inaugural meeting registering as founder and full members.

At present 60 different sports are actively involved in the promotion of "Sport for Life" with regular participation in national and international competitions and championships. South African Masters have brought home many gold, silver and bronze medals over the past 10 years and some have been crowned World Master Champions.

7th SOUTH AFRICAN MASTERS GAMES CITY OF PORT ELIZABETH NELSON MANDELA BAY 27 APRIL - 1 MAY 2011 SAMSA OFFICE Tel: +27 (0) 11 646 0641 Fax: +27 (0) 11 646 0632 Email: info@samaster.co.za Click here for registration information about the 2011 Games.