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.
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.
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.
Touch
Football
The 12th ADF National Touch Football Championships will be held
at RAAF Base Amberley from
November 27 - December 4. Information from WO2 Ross Crowe, phone
(07) 3332 7908 or email ross.crowe@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 prom-ises
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. 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
Volleyball
The ADF Combined Services Volleyball tournament will be held at
Albury/Wodonga from November 7-16. The tournament is open to regu-lar,
Reserves and Defence civilians. Those inter-ested should contact
their state representatives. For further information, look at
www.adfva.org
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 news-papers’ Sports Editor Michael Weaver
on 02-6265 4476, or email Michael.Weaver@defencenews.gov.au
