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.

Defence members, male and female, who would like to or have played lacrosse are required for upcoming competition.

If you have played for a civilian club or the Defence Force (Army had a team in the 1990s) please contact Joshua Robinson to gauge the number of people interested in participating. Contact via email: joshua.robinson@defence.gov.au, or call on (07) 3332 6339.

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, e-mail race organiser POPT Mark Barrett on mark.barrett@defence.gov.au or phone (02) 6266 6613.

HMAS Penguin's 25th Gate-to-Gate Fun Run and Power Walk will be held on Wednesday, November 26, beginning at 11am. Entry is $2 with all funds raised going to the Sir David Martin Foundation and Technical Aid to the Disabled (NSW).

The event is open to all ADF personnel and civilians, with the 5km course offering spectacular views of Sydney. For more details contact PO Brad Walsh or LS Ray Bell on (02) 9960 0274/275.

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 tour in December.

Those wishing to compete should contact their State representatives, with details from president Wg-Cdr 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.

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 e-mail Daryl.Bessell@defence.gov.au by October 31 for consideration by the selection panel.

RAAF Base Williamtown will conduct a Hunter Region ISS Squash Tournament on February 13-14.

The event comprises open and graded events and ISS matches. ADF and APS players of all levels are encouraged to attend.

The tournament is not aimed at elite players only. Further information and nomination forms can be obtained from Sgt Madonna Doyle on (02) 4928 6827, or e-mail: Madonna.Doyle@defence.gov.au.

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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