Lawn
Bowls
The ADF 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.
Kayaking
The Army White Water Association's annual overseas sea kayak activity
will be conducted in the waters of the Dardanelles and Aegean
Sea from September 6-21. Participation is voluntary and costs
borne by the members.
Attendance is open to all military and civilian personnel irrespective
of Service and no prior experience is necessary. All equipment
is supplied.
More information from MAJ Jack Thurgar on email jack.thurgar@defence.gov.au
Rugby Union
The Australian Services Rugby Union annual general meeting will
be held on Friday September 12 at Russell 1
(R1-4-D011), Canberra from 12-4pm inclusive. ASRU committee members,
single Service unions, referees association and other interested
parties are invited to attend.
The ASRU executive is looking for personnel to fill key positions
for 2003 remaining and season 2004 and beyond. Duties are not
expected to be onerous and can be completed within normal working
hours. Nominations (addressed to the ASRU Chairman) are called
for no later than September 6.
All appointments will be made at the ASRU AGM, with successful
applicants notified in writing. Applications should be sent to:
LEUT Ty Douglas, (ASRU Secretary), Russell Offices (R8-9-005),
ACT 2600;
or via email to tyrone.douglas@defence.gov.au
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 email
Mark.LosteBrown@defence.gov.au
or Gary.Scells@defence.gov.au
ADFA Rams Reunion
The ADFA Rams Australian Rules Football Club has turned 18 and
to celebrate, the club will be holding a reunion for all past
members, players, coaches and supporters, in Canberra on the weekend
of October 24-27. Weekend events include the ADFA Rams Vs Old
Boys match, a formal function and a round of golf.
Further details from President OCDT Rodney Davis on (02) 6268
6163 or by email rj.davis@adfa.edu.au
It is planned to unveil a new club honour board detailing club
presidents, coaches, captains, Best and Fairest's and
ladder position from the Rams' 18 years of competition. Anyone
who could help with information, in particular regarding the second
XVIII pre-1994, please contact OCDT Damian Stubbs on (02) 6268
6142 or by email d.stubbs@adfa.edu.au
Hockey
The 9th Australian Masters Games will be held in Canberra from
October 31 - November 9, with the ADF Hockey Association entering
teams again this year. The major requirement for entry is to be
old enough, and for hockey this is 30 years of age at December
31, 2003. Last year three teams (two men's and one women's) competed
in the World Masters Games in Melbourne, and it is hoped the same
numbers can be achieved for the Australian Masters. Detailed information
is available from the website at www.amg2003.com.
The ADF Hockey coordinator for this event will be LCDR Brian Froome
at HMAS Harman who can be contacted on 02 6266 6801 or email Brian.Froome@defence.gov.au
Touch Football
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, ph. (07) 3332 7908 or email
ross.crowe@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
