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. Visit the ADFRAA web site:
www.cool running.com.au/adf
for details.
Australian
football
FOOTY fever will strike at the Father McDonald Cup Australian
Rules Football Competition at Randwick Army Barracks on Wednesday,
March 5, commencing at 9am. HMAS Albatross has had a strong hold
on the Cup for many years so all teams from all services are welcome
to attend and try and snare the cup. Nominations close on Monday,
March 3, and details are available from LSPT Ray Bell on (02)
9359 2404 or by e-mailing ray.bell@defence.gov.au
THE
Australian Services Australian Football Association will hold
its annual national carnival in Canberra from March 24-28 at HMAS
Harman. For details phone ASAFA national carnival manager MAJ
Peter Crabbe on (02) 6265 1523 or 0412-489 326.
Bodybuilding
THE 6th annual ADF Natural Bodybuilding and Figure Titles will
be held at HMAS Cerberus on June 23, featuring divisions for all
ADF permanent and Reserve personnel and Defence civilians. As
an amateur event, beginners are encouraged to enter. Entry details
and information are available from CPOPT Marty Karow on (03) 5950
7753 or e-mail marty.karow@defence.gov.au;
or CPOPT Mick Short on (03) 5950 7198.
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. For further details contact Senior Constable Kelli
White on (02) 6828 6899 or e-mail whit1kel@police.nsw.gov.au
Fishing
THE annual ADF Interservice Fishing Championship will be held
from October 17-19 out of Darwin. Further details can be obtained
from the web site www.fishingnt.com
Golf
THE Central Region Military Golf Championships will be conducted
from July 13-15 at the Vines Golf Club, Reynella, over 72 holes.
Entry fee is $45 which includes all green fees and presentations.
Entry forms and details are available from SGT Ian McDonald on
(08) 8305 7017 or ian.mcdonald@defence.gov.au
Sailing
DEFENCE Maritime Services wishes to advise of the following upcoming
courses: TL4 small craft safety course and TL4 competent crew
course on March 3 and March 11-14; TL4 inshore skippers course
on March 21 and March 24-28; Get into small boats course on March
18-20. Contact Georgina or David on (02) 9960 8774 or fax (02)
9960 8738.
Soccer
THE Australian Combined Services Soccer Association is calling
for nominations for coaches, managers and trainers for the ADF
men’s and women’s teams. These teams will be involved
in the 2003 Corporate Games in Sydney from March 22-23, the Arafura
Games in Darwin from May 17-24 and a women’s tour of Singapore
in June. Nominations from players for the 2003 NSW Corporate Games
are also sought in the following teams: open men, open women and
over-30 men. Contact CAPT Brendan Smith on (02) 9339 3220 or e-mail
brendan.smith3@defence.gov.au
Touch
Football
THE Canberra Defence Force Touch Association is calling for nominations
for the 2003 competition, commencing on March 4 and running through
to October, with games every Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes at
Duntroon Ovals. Registration is $200 per team, with fees due by
the fourth round. Nominations should be forwarded to Mick Eddleston
on (02) 6265 4491, fax (02) 6265 1211, or e-mail him at mick.eddleston@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 extremes of weather.
Competitors must ensure they are adequately prepared in terms
of fitness, skills and equipment for this unique journey. Further
details are avialable 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
