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. The event comprises four
teams of ten runners (eight male and two female) representing
VIC, NSW/ACT, SA/WA/TAS and NT/QLD. 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 FSGT Matulick on ph 02-626
52248.
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.
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/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. Tickets for
Defence personnel are half price.
Australian
football
Join the Harman Hogs for their 2003 season launch on Saturday,
April 12, with Reserves kicking off at 12noon and Firsts at 2.15.
Festivities after the matches include a spit roast, an auction
for signed AFL jumpers, jumping castle and presentation of players’
jumpers.
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.
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
Union
The ACT Veterans Rugby is set for another season for players who
have seen their glory days but would still like to play rugby.
If you are interested in playing or want details of the fixtures,
contact Michael North on 02-6265 2137 or email Michael.North@defence.gov.au.
Sailing
All applicants for NorthSail 2003 need to be aware that the dates
for the activity have changed. 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/
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 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.
ADF
Tenpin Bowling
The Australian Defence Force Tenpin Bowling Association will be
conducting its annual Nationals Tournament from June 23-27 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.
To
have your events or results published in the ADF Sports Billboard,
please contact Service newspapers’ sports editor Michael
Weaver on 02-6265 4476, or email Michael.Weaver@defencenews.gov.au.
