Running

THE ADF State of Origin Teams Race will be run in conjunction with the Canberra Half Marathon on May 22. The event comprises four teams of eight male and two female runners grouped states. For more information contact CAPT Frank Kresse on (03) 9282 6020. THE ADF Cross-Country championship will be held at Holsworthy on June 23. For more information contact SGT Rob Combe on (02) 9600 1012. ADF teams are sought for the annual Sydney City to Surf, which will be held on August 7. For more information contact CAPT Frank Kresse on (03) 9282 6020. THE ADF Marathon Championship will be run on September 9 in conjunction with the Melbourne Marathon. For more information WO2 Pat Thomas on 0419 649 880. WOMEN’S teams are sought for the Sussan Classic Womens’ Fun Run in Sydney in October and in Melbourne in December. For more information contact CAPT Jo-Anne Hem on (02) 6055 4085.

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Hockey

TRIALS for the ACT Combined Services Hockey team to compete at the ADF Hockey Championships in Albury will be held at the ACT Hockey Centre, Lyneham, on April 27, starting at 2.30pm. Selection is open to permanent and reserve members. Personnel are to bring a light and dark coloured shirt and socks, hockey stick, shin guards and mouth guards. For more information contact LCDR Brian Froome on (02) 6266 6809 or email brian.froome@defence.gov.au.

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Rugby Union

THE Australian Services Rugby Championships will be held at Coogee Oval in Sydney from May 15-21. Men – Air Force vs Navy, May 15, 2pm. Navy vs Army, May 18, 2pm. Army vs Air Force, May 21, 3pm. Women – Navy vs Army, May 18, 12.45pm. ASRU Possibles vs Probables, May 21, 12.45pm.

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