Athletics
The ADF Running and Athletics Association’s National Track
and Field Championships will be held on April 26-27 at Alexandra
Park, Albury, (in conjunction with the Victorian Country Championships).
The event is open to all permanent and Reserve personnel and Defence
civilians in various age categories. Further details from the
ADFRAA website: www.coolrunning.com.au/adf.
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 CPOPT Marty Karow on ph. 03-5950 7753, fax 5950
7158, or email marty.karow@defence.gov.au;
or CPOPT Mick Short on ph 5950 7198.
Fishing
The annual ADF Inter-Service Fishing Championship will be held
from October 17-19 out of Darwin. Further details from the website
www.fishingnt.com,
or contact WO2 Michael Voss on 08-8935 4116.
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 email ian.mcdonald@defence.gov.au.
Rugby League
The Harman Seadogs Rugby League team is back with pre-season training
having commenced at Sir Victor Smith Oval at HMAS Harman. Personnel
wishing to be involved should contact: LSET Scott Taylor on 02-6266
6815/17, POCIS Andrew Harris 6266 6707, Mr Ray McInnes 6265 6459,
or Mr Richard Miskiewicz 6265 3634.
Sailing
All applicants for NorthSail 2003 need to be aware that the dates
for the activity have changed.
Leg 1: 27 Apr-01 May - Sydney to Coffs Harbour; Leg 2: 01-05 May
- Coffs Harbour to Manly (QLD); Leg 3: 06-10 May - Manly to Bundaberg;
Leg 4: 10-14 May - Bundaberg to Mackay; Leg 5: 15-19 May - Mackay
to Townsville; Leg 6: 19-23 May - Townsville to Mackay; Leg 7:
24-28 May - Mackay to Bundaberg; Leg 8: 28-01 Jun - Bundaberg
to Manly (QLD); Leg 9: 02-06 Jun - Manly to Coffs Harbour; Leg
10: 06-10 Jun - Coffs Harbour to Sydney. It is important that
applicants keep checking the website for changes. The website
has been moved to http://intranet.defence.gov.au/RaafWeb/sites/ADFSAIL/
Shooting
Canberra District Army Rifle Association invites all Steyr-qualified
soldiers, sailors and airmen, regular or reserve, to come and
develop their core skill in an atmosphere of friendly competition
at the Duntroon WTSS facility and on the first pay day every month
except January. Bring cams, webbing and $2. Contact is Sgt Brian
Hartigan on 0408-496 664.
Soccer
The Australian Combined Services Soccer Association is calling
for nominations for coaches, managers and trainers for the ADF
men’s and women’s teams. These teams will be involved
in the Arafura Games in Darwin from May 17-24 and a women’s
tour of Singapore in June. Nominations to CAPT Brendan Smith (brendan.smith3@defence.gov.au)
and must be endorsed through the single Service soccer presidents.
Soccer
The ADFA Vikings Soccer Club is looking for level one coaches
for its respective teams in the Canberra competition starting
in June. Point of contact is MAJ Zac Zaharias on 02-6268 8223,
or email leon.wright@defence.gov.au.
Tenpin Bowling
The Australian Defence Force Tenpin Bowling Association will be
conducting its annual Nationals Tournament 23-27 Jun 03. It is
to be held in NSW this year. State reps are requested to organise
your individual state’s Inter-Service competition. Further
information can be gained by calling the Secretary ADFTBA SGT
Max Byers on (02) 4964 6852, or email Max.Byers@defence.gov.au.
