Air Force will look to defend its National ADF Cricket title at the 2003 inter-service championships in Brisbane from November 16-21.

Navy, Army and Air Force will lock horns from November 16-18, followed by a selected ADF side to play the Queensland under-19s on November 20-21.

The 9th Australian Masters Games is to be held in Canberra from October 31 - November 9, with the ADF Hockey Association entering teams again this year.

The major requirement for entry is to be old enough, and for hockey this is 30 years of age at December 31, 2003.

Last year three teams (two men's and one women's) competed in the World Masters Games in Melbourne, and it is hoped the same numbers can be achieved for the Australian Masters.

Detailed information is available from the website at www.amg2003.com

The ADF Hockey coordinator for this event will be LCDR Brian Froome at HMAS Harman, and can be contacted on (02) 6266 6801 or e-mail Brian.Froome@defence.gov.au

This year's Bonshaw Cup will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at HMAS Harman. After a successful day last year, this year promises to be huge, with twice as many competitors anticipated to compete in the 6km run or walk events.

The event is open to all ADF personnel including Defence civilians and local Canberra Athletics Clubs. So, pen the date into your diaries, start training and see you on the 19th at Harman. See your local PTIs for entry forms as of October 7. If you require more info, email race organiser POPT Mark Barrett on mark.barrett@defence.gov.au or phone (02) 6266 6613.

The ADF Softball Association will hold its 2003 national championships from November 10-14 at Georges River Softball Association grounds (accommodation at Holsworthy Barracks).

National men's and women's teams will be selected for a New Zealand tourin December. Those wishing to compete should contact their State representatives, with details from president WGCDR Peter Davis on (02) 6265 6406, or e-mail peter.davis@defence.gov.au

ADF Squash is planning an overseas tour in 2004, probably to New Zealand in the first two weeks of August 2004.

Nominations and expressions of interest are sought from interested (registered) ADF Squash Racquets Association players and officials wishing to be part of the tour. Nominations are to be submitted to the Air Force representative,

Sgt Daryl Bessell on email Daryl.Bessell@defence.gov.au by October 31 for consideration by the selection panel.

The 12th ADF National Touch Football Championships will be held at RAAF Base Amberley from November 27 - December 4. Nominations close August 29 to WO2 Ross Crowe, phone (07) 3332 7908 or e-mail ross.crowe@defence.gov.au

The ADF Combined Services Volleyball tournament will be held at Albury/Wodonga from November 7-16. The tournament is open to regular, Reserves and Defence civilians.

Those interested should contact their state representatives. For further information, look at www.adfva.org

 

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