Briefs

Volume 50, No. 15, August 23, 2007
 
Defence marathon
The 2007 Australian Defence Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 23 in conjunction with Blackmores Sydney Marathon. The event is open to all permanent and Reserve personnel and Defence civilians. The entry process for Defence runners is detailed at www.adf.coolrunning.com.au or members can contact CAPT Nick Marcovich at Nicholas.marcovich@defence.gov.au or 0417209391.



Body building titles
Buff those bodies, flex those muscles and tone those thighs — the RAN Bodybuilding Association’s 10th annual championships will be held in the Southern Cross Cinema at HMAS Cerberus on September 27. The competition is open to all ADF personnel and will cater for male and female open, short, medium, tall, novice and senior (over-40 males and over-35 females) categories. CPOPT Mick Short has more information at mick.short@defence.gov.au or phone (03) 595 07909.



Lake attack
The Defence Force Lake Attack Charity event will start at Albert Park in Melbourne on Sunday, August 26. This charity run/walk allows Defence personnel to be involved in raising money for worthwhile non-profit organisations. Registration is from 7.30-9am at Albert Park Lake. The race starts at 10am. Phone 9645 1333 for more information.