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 will be holding a reunion for all past members, players,
coaches and supporters, in Canberra on the weekend of October
24-27. 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 honour board detailing presidents,
coaches, captains, Best and Fairest’s and ladder position
from the Rams’ 18 years. 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
Running
This year’s Bonshaw Cup will be held on Wednesday, November
19 at HMAS Harman. After a successful day last year, this year
promises to be huge, with twice as many competitors anticipated
to compete in the 6km run or walk events. The event is open to
all ADF personnel including Defence civilians and local Canberra
Athletics Clubs. So, pen the date into your diaries and start
training. See your local PTIs for entry forms from October 7.
For more info, email race organiser POPT Mark Barrett on mark.barrett@defence.gov.au
or phone (02) 6266 6613.
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
Basketball
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Australian Defence
Force Basketball Association (ADFBA) as an accredited sporting
association. To celebrate, the patron, RADM Raydon Gates and president
COL Tony Cotton extend a cordial invitation to all former participants,
competitors and officials, to attend this year’s championship
in Sydney from October 19-25, culminating in a gala ball reunion
on October 25. For information and invitation details, contact
mark.thomas2@defence.gov.au
(02) 6265 7707, or chris.siegmann@defence.gov.au
(02) 6266 7122.
Squash
ADF Squash is planning an overseas tour in 2004, probably to New
Zealand in the first two weeks of August 2004. Nominations and
expressions of interest are sought from interested (registered)
ADF Squash Racquets Association players and officials wishing
to be part of the tour. Nominations are to be submitted to the
Air Force representative, SGT Daryl Bessell on email Daryl.Bessell@defence.gov.au
by October 31 for consideration by the selection panel.
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
