Basketball
HMAS Kuttabul will conduct the annual Oberon Shield Basketball
Competition on July 16 at Auburn Basketball Centre, Wyatt Park,
Church St, Lidcombe. The event is open to all ADF personnel, ADF
Reserves and Commonwealth employees. The competition will provide
personnel the opportunity for possible selection into the national
squads. LSPT Nick Blencowe is the point of contact and can be
contacted on (02) 9359 2406, fax 9359 2909 or e-mail nick.blencowe@defence.gov.au.
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 form and details from SGT Ian McDonald on 08-8305 7017,
or email ian.mcdonald@defence.gov.au.
Lawn Bowls
The 2003 NSW Inter-Service Lawn Bowls competition will be conducted
at Beresfield Bowling Club (Newcastle), from August 12-14 inclusive.
A message with further details and requests for nominations will
be released in June. Also the national competition is planned
for September 1-5 at Ferny Grove Bowling Club (Brisbane). Any
enquires please contact SGT Michael Powell by e-mail or (02) 4928
6264.
Rugby Union
ASRU Women’s Tour - July 18-27 at Narrabeen NSW.
Skiing
The RAAF Alpine Sports Association Championships for 2003 are
due to be held at Mt Hotham from August 2-10, catering for all
levels of downhill skiers and snowboarders. Enquiries to SQNLDR
Liz Scott on 6265 7655 or Elizabeth.scott@defence.gov.au.
The 2003 RAAF and National Inter-Service Cross-Country/Biathlon
Skiing Championships will be held at Mt Hotham, Victoria during
the period August 3-15, catering for all levels from beginner
to advanced. For further details contact CPL Scott Malpass (team
co-ord) on (03) 925 64043 or SQNLDR Robert Schouten (manager)
on (03) 925 64138.
Soccer
The NSW/ACT Inter-Service Soccer Carnival will be held at RAAF
Richmond from July 9-11. Air Force point of contact is Scott Keegan
at RAAF Glenbrook on (02) 4737 7167.
Squash
The 2003 DefCredit ADF Squash Nationals will be held at RAAF Williamtown
from July 24-28. All full-time and Reserve personnel of all standards
are invited to attend the graded competition (so you don’t
have to be an expert to have a go). The event will also help select
a team for the 2004 New Zealand tour. Further information: Air
Force - Sgt Darryl Ferguson (02) 4964 6319.
Touch Football
The 2003 Canberra Defence Force Touch Association Interservice
Competition will be held on August 15 at HMAS Harman. This competition
is open to Canberra based Defence members, (including ADFA), Reservists
and Defence Public Servants. The nominations for men’s/women’s
opens, 30s, 35/40+ are to be forwarded to the following POCs:
Army - MAJ Stu Cramb, Stuart.Cramb@defence.gov.au;
Navy - PO Kel Bryant, Kelvin.Bryant@defence.gov.au;
RAAF & Defence Public Servants - Mick Eddleston, Mick.Eddleston@defence.gov.au.
Tournament coordinator is CPL Coralee Goedhart, (02) 6265 6357
or Coralee.Goedhart@defence.gov.au
