ADF Sports Notice Board

Events:

Canoeing

Nominations are invited for competitors and groundcrew to compete in the 2002 Inter-Service Canoeing Championships from December 26, 2002 - January 2, 2003, held in conjunction with the Red Cross Murray River Canoe Marathon, covering 400kms in five days. Further information from FLGOFF Gregory Hall, OIC Inter-Service Canoeing on 03-9256 3750, or email gregory.hall@defence.gov.au.

Golf

ADF Golf Association’s 18th annual National Golf Championships at the Federal Golf Club in Canberra from December 9-13. An information and entry package can be obtained from the ADFGA’s regional representatives. Download copies can be located on the ADFGA website (www.sportscentreoz.com/adfgaindex.htm), or a copy can be requested by emailing adfga@austarmetro.com.au.

Gliding

The Australian Services Gliding Association (ASGA) will conduct the National Inter-Service Gliding Championships at the NSW Riverina town of Leeton from December 27 to January 10. Further information from ASGA representative SSGT Denis Lambert on 07-4691 7928 or email denis.lambert@defence.gov.au.

Touch Football

The ADF Touch Association National Championships will be held at Randwick Barracks in Sydney from December 7-10. Further information from ADFTA secretary MAJ Michelle Breen on 02-6266 7423.

Waterpolo

The ADF Inter-Service Waterpolo Championships will be held at Enoggera Barracks from December 3-5 featuring teams from NT, NQLD, SEQLD and a combined Southern States team. Those wishing to participate should contact area reps. A male and female team will be selected to compete at the Arafura Games in Darwin from May 17-24, 2003. Further information from ADF Waterpolo president MAJ Jason Selman on 02-6933 8193.

Yachting

The RAN Sailing Association will host the CMDR James A Fahey Trophy on Friday, December 13 on Sydney Harbour from around 5pm. The event is open to anyone at a cost of $10 per person and entries will be taken as a team or individual. Further information from Neil Forsyth on 02-9359 2965.

Results:

Australian Rules

Combined Services Football Club in Darwin continued its great performance against previous Top End Australian Football Association (TEAFA) grand finalists University and won very convincingly 14-13-97 to 3-4-22.

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