Athletics
THE ADF Running and Athletics Association’s National Track
and Field Championships that were to be held on January 25-26
at Alexandra Park, Albury, have been postponed to a date to be
advised. The event is open to all permanent and Reserve personnel
and Defence civilians in various age categories. Further details
are available from the ADFRAA web site: www.coolrunning.com.au/adf
Australian
Rules
FOOTY fever will strike at the Father McDonald Cup Australian
Rules Football Competition at Randwick Army Barracks on Wednesday,
March 5. Nominations close on Monday March 3. Details are available
from LSPT Ray Bell on (02) 9359 2404, or by e-mail ray.bell@defence.gov.au.
Beach
volleyball
TIME is running out to nominate your team for the 2003 Defence
Force Beach Volleyball competition, to be held on Wednesday, February
19, at Manly Beach. Teams comprise four players on the court and
two substitutes, with nominations for the event closing on Monday,
February 17. Contact LSPT Ray Bell on (02) 9359 2404 or e-mail
ray.bell@defence.gov.au
Equestrian
THE NSW Police will hold its annual Police Equestrian Games, with
members of the Australian Defence Force invited to attend at the
Sydney International Equestrian Centre on March 8-9. Entries close
on March 1 with further information from Senior Constable Kelli
White on (02) 6828 6899 or e-mail whit1kel@police.nsw.gov.au.
Running
DEFENCE runners are urged to dust off their joggers in preparation
for the 2003 Centennial Park Sydney Fun Run on Wednesday, February
26. Defence civilians and service personnel are welcome to compete
in the event, with categories for Open Men (7.5km), Open Women
(5km), Veterans 35yrs+ (5km) and Walkers (3.6km). The run begins
at 12.30. Nominations for the race close on Monday, February 24.
Contact LSPT Ray Bell on (02) 9359 2404 for details, or e-mail
him at ray.bell@defence.gov.au.
Ultra
Challenge
AN ultra challenge event through the heartland of Tasmania will
be held from March 8-10. The Cradle to Coast Ultra Challenge covers
rough and isolated terrain that is subject to extreme weather.
It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they are
adequately prepared in terms of fitness, skills and equipment.
Further details are available from www.tasultra.org.
To
have your events or results published in the ADF Sports Billboard,
contact service newspapers’ sports editor Michael Weaver
on (02) 6265 4476 or e-mail Michael.Weaver@defence
news.gov.au.
