Running
The ADF Running and Athletics Association invites all permanent
personnel, Reservists and Defence civilians to take part in the
ADF Cross Country Championships at Simpson Barracks, Watsonia
on Friday, September 19. All age categories are catered for. Entries
to CPL Matt Skate on 03-9450 7276 or email Mathew.skate@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. 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
Soccer
The 2003 Albatross/Nirimba Cup soccer competition will be held
on Wednesday, September 24 at Christison Park, Old South Head
Road, Vaucluse in Sydney. Further information and nominations
from LS Kim Rofe at the Navy Indoor Sports Centre on (02) 9359
2406 or email kim.rofe@defence.gov.au.
Nominations close on September 22.
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
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.
Softball
The ADF Softball Association will hold its 2003 national championships
from November 10-14 at Georges River Softball Association grounds
(accommodation at Holsworthy Barracks). National men’s and
women’s teams will be selected for a tour to New Zealand
in December. Those wishing to compete should contact their State
representatives, with details from president WGCDR Peter Davis
on (02) 6265 6406, or email peter.davis@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
