Basketball
THE ADF Combined Services Basketball Championships are at RAAF Base
Wagga from November 8-16 in a state against state format. For further
information call CPL Ken Robertson on 02-6937 4123.
Canoeing
NOMINATIONS are invited for competitors and groundcrew to compete
in the 2002 Interservice Canoeing Championships from December
26 - January 2, held in conjunction with the Red Cross Murray
River Canoe Marathon, covering 400kms in five days. Further information
from FLGOFF Gregory Hall, OIC Interservice Canoeing, on (03) 9256
3750, or e-mail gregory.hall@defence.gov.au.
Cricket
THE 2002 ADF National Cricket Carnival will be held in Brisbane
from November 13-15. The New Zealand Defence Force has been invited
to attend for the first time to compete against the best the Australian
services can muster. At the completion of the carnival, the ADF
national team will be named, with matches planned against the
Queensland Bulls U19s and the New Zealand Defence Force team.
Golf
ADF Golf Association’s 18th annual National Golf Championships
will be held at the Federal Golf Club in Canberra from December
9-13. An information and entry package can be obtained from the
ADFGA’s regional representatives. Download copies can be
located on the ADFGA web site (www.sportscentreoz.com/adf gaindex.htm),
or a copy can be requested by e-mailing adfga@austar metro.com.au.
Rugby
league
IF you are moving or have moved to Western Australia and you want
to play rugby league the Rockingham Raiders, who cater for U7s
to U18s, Women’s Super Tag, reserve grade and first grade,
are looking for players. The season starts in February/March with
pre-season training usually commencing in January. For more information
ring the president Rod Fielding on 0412-363213 or access the web
site at rockinghamraiders.cjb.net
Soccer
THE ADF Interservice Men’s and Women’s Soccer Carnival
will be held at Randwick Barracks from November 11-15. For further
information contact CPO Garry Lucas on (02) 9926 2791 or 0413-274698.
Softball
THE Australian Defence Softball Association National Championships
will be held at RAAF Base Richmond from November 18-22. Further
information is available from CPO Melinda Dagg on (02) 9960 0502.
BRISBANE
Devils Softball Club has started playing summer fixtures and is
looking for players in all grades. The club caters for females
from the age of six upwards and welcomes members of the Defence
Force looking for a family-orientated sport to join. The Devils
are part of Kedron Wavell RSL and Shaw Sports Complex at Chermside
and Kallinga in Brisbane. There is a men’s team in the Brisbane
winter competition that welcomes anyone wishing to play. For more
information please contact Les on (07) 3351 7363 or (07) 3332
4725 or the treasurer on (07) 3325 1309.
Triathlon
THE ADF Long Course Championships are at Penrith Lakes International
Regatta Centre on October 25. Entry is free and is open to all
permanent and Reserve members of the ADF, plus Defence civilians.
For details phone Australian Services Triathlon Association president
WO2 Greg Young on (02) 9600 4366.
Touch
football
THE ADF Touch Association National Championships will be held
at Randwick Barracks in Sydney from December 7-10. Further information
is available from ADFTA secretary MAJ Michelle Breen on (02) 6266
7423.
Yachting
THE Royal New Zealand Navy has invited the ADF Sailing Association
to participate in this year’s Lindaver Coastal Classic, starting
in Auckland on October 25 and finishing in Russell, Bay of Islands.
The ADF team will be in NZ from October 20 to November 2. Inquiries
to FLTLT Rob Saunders on 0417 275016.
To
have your events or results published in the ADF Sports Billboard,
contact Service newspapers’ Sports Editor Michael Weaver
on (02) 6265 4476 or Michael.
Weaver@defencenews.gov.au
