Fun
Run
The 25th Annual HMAS Penguin “Gate to Gate Fun Run and Power
Walk” will be held on Thursday November 13, 2003, commencing
at 1100. This year also heralds the 61st Anniversary of the commissioning
of HMAS Penguin.
The 5 km course incorporates a panoramic and undulating route
around Penguin and the Middle Head Area. Departmental Heads are
encouraged to initiate strong involvement from their personnel
to ensure the fine tradition of the Gate to Gate as a sporting
and social event is upheld.
The Fun Run consists of the following categories: Open Male/Open
Female, Veterans Male / Female (35+) Penguin Male/Female, Open
Teams (six personnel attached together by diver buddy lines and
arm band), Open Power Walkers Male/Female, Master Power Walkers
Male/Female. For further information contact CPOPT Ty Goodman,
POPT Brad Walsh or LS Ray Bell at HMAS Penguin, Sport and Recreation
Department on (02) 99600 274/275.
Cricket
The National ADF Cricket title will be up for grabs at the 2003
inter-service championships in Brisbane from November 16-21. Navy,
Army and Air Force will lock horns from November 16-18, followed
by a selected ADF side to play the Queensland under-19s on November
20-21. Contact your local area representatives for more information.
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.
Volleyball
The ADF Combined Services Volleyball tournament will be held at
Albury/Wodonga from November 7-16. The tournament is open to regular,
Reserves and Defence civilians. Those interested should contact
their state representatives. For further information, look at
www.adfva.org
Rifle
Club
The Canberra District Army Rifle Association presents two upcoming
events. The Canberra Triple Range event is on October 18 at the
McIntosh Range, followed by the Applied Marksmanship Practice
on October 19 at the Majura Range complex. Prizes will be awarded
and for more information, contact PLTOFF Jamie Purdon on 0417-405
330, or LTCOL Dave Hayes on 0439-842 937.
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
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
