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 close May 8 to
FSGT Warren Matulick, at DPO-AF, R8-7-014, Dept. of Defence, Canberra
2600, along with contact details and entry fee. Entry forms available
through www.coolrunning.com.au/canberrahalf/.
Australian Footlball
The Australian Services Australian Football Association’s
national combined services side will play a curtain-raiser at
the Sydney Cricket Ground at 3.50pm on ANZAC Day against a combined
Australian Federal Police/NSW Fire Brigade team. Half-price tickets
to Defence members.
Hockey
The 2003 ADF Hockey Championships will be conducted at the Pines
Hockey Stadium, Adelaide from May 30 to June 6. Enquiries for
ACT sides to LCDR Joseph Kempton on 6266 4839, joseph.kempton@defence.gov.au.
Rugby League
The Harman Seadogs Rugby League team result round two (April 4):
Harman Seadogs 34 (B Sinclair 2, N Howlett, B Hagel, J Gafa, S
Peake, S Thornton tries; B Walker 3 goals) def University Scholars
20. Players’ player J Gafa; Top tackler C McTirnan.
Rugby Union
The 2003 Mons Cup Rugby Union Knockout will be held on May 1 at
Woollahra Fields two and three. First game at 0930 with final
around 1500. Barbecue and drinks available. Nominations to LSPT
Nick Blencowe on 02-9359 2406 or fax 9359 2909.
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) recognises the distance our ANZAC heroes were required
to secure at Gallipoli. Enquiries to 1300 737437 or admin@lestweforget.com.au.
Soccer
The Australian Combined Services Soccer Association has selected
its coaching/management staff for the men’s and women’s
ADF teams. The successful candidates are: men’s coach PO
Peter Ritchie; men’s manager CAPT Terry Bell; women’s
coach ASO3 Gerard Harkins; women’s manager CPO Garry Lucas;
women’s trainer WO2 Andi Watts.
ADF Tenpin Bowling
The ACT/Southern NSW Inter-Service Tenpin Bowling Championships
will be held on May 5 at the Belconnen Tenpin Bowling Centre from
0930. Bowlers will compete for their Service with selection open
to all permanent, Reserve and civilian members. Nominations close
April 30 to SGT Paul Logan ph. 02-6266 1648, or LSWTR Mark Tapper
ph. 02-6265 1020.
