Athletics

THE ADF Running and Athletics Association will conduct the 2003 State Teams Half Marathon Championship in conjunction with the Canberra Half Marathon on Sunday May 18. Entries for team selection close May 8 and can be forwarded to FSgt Warren Matulick, at DPO-AF, R8-7-014, Dept of Defence, Canberra ACT 2600 along with contact details and entry fee. Race entry forms available through www.coolrunning.com.au/canberrahalf/. For further details please contact Flt-Sgt Matulick on (02) 6265 2248.

Australian football

THE Australian Services Australian Football Association’s national combined services side will play a curtain-raiser at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Anzac Day against a combined Australian Federal Police/NSW Fire Brigade team. This is part of the Sydney Swans’ commitment to supporting footy in the ADF, with their match against Melbourne following the curtain-raiser at 3.50pm. Half-price tickets to Defence members.

Bodybuilding

THE 6th annual ADF Natural Bodybuilding and Figure Titles will be held at HMAS Cerberus on June 23, featuring divisions for all ADF permanent and reserve personnel and Defence civilians. As an amateur event, beginners are encouraged. Entry details and information from CPO Marty Karow on (03) 5950 7753, fax (03) 5950 7158, or e-mail marty.karow@defence.gov.au

Golf

THE Central Region Military Golf Championships will be conducted from July 13-15 at the Vines Golf Club, Reynella over 72 holes. Entry fee is $45 which includes all green fees and presentations. Entry form and details from Sgt Ian McDonald on (08) 8305 7017, or e-mail ian.mcdonald@defence.gov.au

Running

THE Lest We Forget Run will be held in more than 60 locations throughout Australia on Sunday, April 27. The 8km distance (5 miles) is in recognition of the distance our Anzac heroes were required to secure at Gallipoli. Enquiries to 1300 737 437 or admin@lestweforget.com.au

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