More than 90 enthusiastic competitors took part in Clutha's version of the senior Olympics this week.
The 17th annual Clutha Super Masters Games attracted competitors from throughout the district to take part in five events - skittles, quoits, twister throw, floor netball and darts - over two hours on Wednesday.
Held in the Balclutha War Memorial Hall, the games are designed for senior citizens, and aimed at providing a fun and light-hearted competition.
This year there was a minute's silence at the event for past-president Harry Peggie who died earlier this year.
Super Masters Games president Keith Wardell said Mr Peggie was the ''heart and soul'' of the competition and his presence was sorely missed.
The games were a highlight of the social calendar for many participants, and a good day out for all those involved, Mr Wardell said.
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan opened the games, his first official event since winning a second term last week.
Former South Otago athlete Andrew Whyte (19) and Balclutha sporting stalwart Bill Cross were this year's special guests, and acted as flagbearers in the parade.
Whyte won the senior men's 400m title and was runner-up in the 200m at the New Zealand track and field championships in March, also winning a silver medal at the Australian championships, in a New Zealand under-20 record time of 46.25sec.
