Hit the hoops

ADF Combined Services Basketball Championships at RAAF Base Wagga from November 8-16 in a state against state format. Further information from Cpl Ken Robertson on (02) 6937 4123.

Line and length

THE 2002 ADF National Cricket Carnival will be held in Brisbane from November 13-15. At the completion of the carnival, the ADF national team will be named, with matches planned against the Queensland Bulls U19s and the New Zealand Defence Force Team.

THE ACT Inter-Service Cricket Championships will be held from October 21-25 at a venue to be confirmed. Points of contact as follows: Navy – Guy Randell (02) 6266 6626; Army – volunteer required; RAAF -Sgt Brian Moorcroft (02) 6265 8591.

Chip and putt

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

In the net

ADF Netball Association National Titles in Sydney from October 14-18. Categories for women, men and mixed teams (men especially encouraged to nominate a team). Combined Service teams will compete in regions. Further information from Capt Carla Watts (02) 6055 4607, or Lt Simon Jackson (02) 6055 4701.

Country living

THE NSW Inter-Service Cross Country Championships will be held on October 15 at the Sydney Field, Holsworthy Barracks from 7.30am. Event open to all Navy, Army, Air Force and Defence civilians from units and ships within NSW.
Further information from Sgt Rob Combe at 4RAR(Cdo) Gym, ph (02) 9600 2416, or 0438 699 179.

THIS year’s Bonshaw Cup at HMAS Harman will incorporate Melbourne Cup day, so start planning for your work area to spend the day at Harman in what promises to be a lot of fun. Format is a 5km run or 2km walk, with all levels of ability encouraged. Further information from POPT Mark Barrett on (02) 6266 6613 or 0416 265039.

Not baseball

THE Australian Defence Softball Association National Championships will be held at RAAF Base Richmond from November 18-22.

Sweaty courses

ADF Long Course Championships at Penrith Lakes International Regatta Centre on October 25. Entry is free and is open to all permanent and Reserve members of the ADF, plus Defence civilians. Further details from Australian Services Triathlon Association president, WO2 Greg Young on (02) 9600 4366.

Touch time

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

Hello, sailor

THE Royal New Zealand Navy has invited the ADF Sailing Association to participate in this year’s Lindaver Coastal Classic, starting in Auckland on October 25 and finishing in Russell, Bay of Islands. The ADFSA invites ADF personnel to nominate for the following team positions: skipper/manager, mate, two watch leaders and five crew. Individuals need to be reasonably fit and willing to learn.
The ADF team will be required to be in NZ from October 20 to November 2. Although an ADFSA grant is likely, participants should plan on self-funding their involvement.
If you are interested in participating in this unique event, please contact Flt-Lt Rob Saunders by e-mail: nicnrob@austarmetro.com.au, or by telephone 0417 275 016.

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