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Tennis

Tennis NSW will host a Battle of the Badges Tennis Tournament for members of the armed forces, police, ambulance and fire services. The singles and doubles round robin will be on October 16-17 at the Sydney International Tennis Centre with the finals on a show court during the 2005 Sydney International. Children’s activities and coaching will be organised while the main event progresses. Entry fee is $65 and includes a barbecue on October 17. Details are at www.tennisnsw.com.au/ Major Events or contact FSGT Pete Gwther on (02) 4587 2614 or pete.gwyther@defence.gov.au.

Rugby League

NSW Combined Australian Services (three-way carnival) is on September 28 at Randwick Barracks. There will be three games of 40-50 minutes to vie for the E.H. Cox OAM Trophy. A UK Army Battalion team and the NZ Air Force team will participate.

Shooting

The 2004 champion shot of the Air Force competition is on October 19-21 at Greenbank Rifle Range, Brisbane. Personnel who want to take part should contact WOFF Stuart Lane on (03) 9256 3663 or stuart.lane@defence.gov.au. The competition will be used as a selection trial for the Air Force combat shooting team that will compete in AASAM 04 in November.

Touch football

The 13th ADF Touch Nationals Competition will be held at RAAF Base Amberley in November. More information: FLTLT Peter Mulroney at peter.mulroney@defence.gov.au or FLGOFF Suzanne Chilton at suzanne.chilton@defence.gov.au.

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