ADF Sports Noticeboard

Basketball
HMAS Kuttabul will conduct the annual Oberon Shield Basketball Competition on July 16 at Five Dock Leisure Centre. The event will be open to all Australian Defence Force (ADF) Personnel, ADF Reserves and Commonwealth Employees. The competition will provide personnel throughout the ADF the opportunity for possible selection into the national squads. LSPT Nick Blencowe is the point of contact and can be contacted on 02-9359 2406, fax 9359 2909 or e-mail nick.blencowe@defence.gov.au.
Victorian Inter-Service Basketball Championships at East Sale from June 23-24.

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.

Lawn Bowls
The 2003 NSW Inter-Service Lawn Bowls competition will be conducted at Beresfield Bowling Club (Newcastle), from the August 12-14 inclusive. A message with further details and requests for nominations will be released in June. Also the national competition is planned for September 1-5 at Ferny Grove Bowling Club (Brisbane). Any enquires please contact SGT Michael Powell by e-mail or ph 02-4928 6264.

Australian football
The Combined Services Football Club plays in the Top End Australian Football Association (TEAFA) Wet Season competition in Darwin. Combined finished third in the competition last season and first the season before. We are looking for players/coaches/trainers/runners and waterboys of all skill level to start pre-season this month. Navy/Army/RAAF/Civilians and families are more than welcome. Tthe club trains on Tuesday and Thursday with games mostly on Sundays. Enquiries please contact Ben Walker, benjamin.walker@defence.gov.au or President Adam Burr, Adam.Burr@defence.gov.au.

ASRU Women’s Tour
July 18-27 at Narrabeen NSW.

Soccer
The NSW/ACT Inter-Service Soccer Carnival will be held at RAAF Richmond from July 9-11. The relevant points of contact are: Navy - Peter Ritchie at HMAS Kuttabul on 02-9359 3700; Army - WO2 Steve McNaughton on 02-6265 3611 or 0439-808 772 (Army trials at SME Moorebank from July 7-8); Air Force - Scott Keegan at RAAF Glenbrook on 02-4737 7167.

Squash
The 2003 DefCredit ADF Squash Nationals will be held at RAAF Williamtown from July 24-28. All full-time and Reserve personnel of all standards are invited to attend the graded competition (so you don't have to be an expert to have a go). The event will also help select a team for the 2004 New Zealand tour. Further information: Navy - LCDR Brian Froome (02) 6266 6801; Army - Capt Stephanie Lacey (03) 5449 5506; Air Force - Sgt Darryl Ferguson (02) 4964 6319.

Skiing
The RAAF Alpine Sports Association Championships for 2003 are due to be held at Mt Hotham from August 2-10, catering for all levels of downhill skiers and snowboarders. Enquiries to SQNLDR Liz Scott on 6265 7655 or Elizabeth.scott@defence.gov.au.

Skiing
The 2003 RAAF and National Inter-Service Cross-Country/Biathlon Skiing Championships will be held at Mt Hotham, Victoria during the period August 3-15, catering for all levels from beginner to advanced. For further details contact CPL Scott Malpass (Team Co-ord) on (03) 925 64043 or SQNLDR Robert Schouten (Manager) on (03) 925 64138.

Fishing
The annual ADF Inter-Service Fishing Championship will be held from October 17-19 out of Darwin. Details from www.fishingnt.com, or email Mark.LosteBrown@defence.gov.au or Gary.Scells@defence.gov.au.

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