Basketball
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Australian Defence
Force Basketball Association (ADFBA) as an accredited sporting
association.
To celebrate the milestone the patron, Rear Admiral Raydon Gates
and president Colonel Tony Cotton extend a cordial invitation
to all former participants, competitors and officials alike, to
attend this year’s championship in Sydney from October 19-25,
culminating in a gala ball reunion on October 25.
For detailed information, please contact the secretary mark.thomas2@defence.gov.au
(02) 6265 7707 (bh), or the vice president chris.siegmann@defence.gov.au
(02) 6266 7122 (bh).
Kayaking
The Army White Water Association’s annual overseas sea kayak
activity will be conducted in the waters of the Dardanelles and
Aegean Sea from September 6-21. Participation is voluntary and
costs borne by the members.
Attendance is open to all military and civilian personnel irrespective
of Service and no prior experience is necessary. All equipment
is supplied. More information from MAJ Jack Thurgar on email jack.thurgar@defence.gov.au.
Lawn
Bowls
The ADF 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 phone (02) 4928 6264.
RAAF
Rugby League
CAF has recently agreed the establishment of RAAF Rugby League
(RAAFRL) as an Air Force sports association. RAAF will host the
2004 interservice carnival at Williamtown and CAF has set RAAFRL
the task of winning.
All current players and anyone interested in rugby league are
asked to look at the new intranet website: RAAF Home Page, Organisations,
Defence Sports and then RAAF Rugby League. Contact AIRCDRE Geoff
Shepherd (02) 6265 0026, WOFF Rosco Warrall (02)6265 4063, FLTLT
Glen Schroeder (02) 6265 4376 and SGT AJ Smith (02) 6265 3234.
Rugby
Union
The Australian Services Rugby Union annual general meeting will
be held on September 12 at Russell 1 (R1-4-D011), Canberra from
12-4pm. ASRU committee members, single Service unions, referees
association and other interested parties are invited to attend.
The ASRU executive seeks personnel to fill key positions for 2003
remaining, season 2004 and beyond. Nominations (addressed to the
ASRU Chairman) are called for no later than September 6.
All appointments will be made at the ASRU AGM, with successful
applicants notified in writing. Applications should be sent to:
LEUT Ty Douglas, RAN (ASRU secretary), Dept of Defence, Russell
Offices (R8-9-005), ACT 2600; or via email to tyrone.douglas@defence.gov.au.
