Welcome to the Navy Running Association

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FACEBOOK.  The NRA Facebook page is up and running. Type Navy Running Association into the Facebook search bar and request to join the group. By joining the group you can interact with other NRA members, find out about NRA events and civilian running events, and post any queries about the NRA or running in general. You can also post running event photo's on the page. 

FAQs.  For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Navy Running Association, go to the new FAQS tab.

UPCOMING EVENTS.  Details of upcoming events are in the schedule on the Downloads page. Additionaly, here are a few to highlight:

• The Nautical Mile - part of the Fleet Commanders Challenge Trophy - Wed 4 Apr at Randwick Barracks
  • Mixed teams representing ships and shore in a 1852m classic
  • Current POC is PO Michael Scarlett - michael.scarlett@defence.gov.au.  A new POC will be advised.
• Defence 10km Road Championship -  Jervis Bay Airfield (not HMAS Albatross) on Wed 16 May 12, starting at 1100
  • Navy will host this event on behalf of ADRAA
  • Event coordinator is CPO Annie Schofield - anne-maree.schofield@defence.gov.au
• SMH Half Marathon - Sunday 20 May 12.   ADRAA managed event.  This will be the Defence State of Origin Teams Challenge again this year.
  • FLTLT Spencer Cox will be event coordinator - spencer.cox@defence.gov.au
  • register at:  http://www.smhhalfmarathon.com.au/  and select Teams entry
  • Team name: ADRAA
  • Team password: e-mail us if you don't have this
• Gold Coast Marathon -1 Jul 12.  This is the 2012 Defence Marathon Championship. Below is the entry procedure. Our team will not be part of the Team entries either Corporate or Fitness.
  • After logging onto http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au, click "Enter now"
  • Then click "This is not a team entry", then complete your individual registration
  • There is a championships section where you will tick the box for the "AD Marathon Championships" and select the service from the drop down list (Army, Navy, Air Force or Defence Civilian)
  • There is no current nominated POC
• Perth City2Surf - 26 Aug
  • Big participation by Stirling planned this year
  • Limit of 60 places
  • POC is CMDR Michael Manfield - michael.manfield@defence.gov.au
• The ADRAA will be funding the SMH Half and the GC Marathon.
• Contingency Travel funding may be available for participants who need to fly to the Marathon Championship.  This is normally limited to 50% of the best airfare of the day.  Requests should be e-mailed to navysport.running@defence.gov.au

PURCHASE OF RUNNING KIT.  Details of running kit that can be purchased is provided at the Downloads page.  The Committee has also agreed that specialised running kit (eg that for the North Face 100 and similar events) may be purchased privately by the individual and will be screen printed for free (providing that the tops are in navy blue and the bottoms in navy blue or black).  For further information or to place an order, members should e-mail navysport.running@defence.gov.au with Kit Purchase as the subject.

REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS.  As per the Handbook, all claims (together with appropriate documentation) must be submitted to the Treasurer within 3 calendar months of the event, or any entitlement will be deemed to have expired.  Members are urged to review the Handbook, which is on the Downloads page.  Note that for any reimbursement you MUST wear Navy Running kit.  Requests for funding approval should be sent BEFORE the event to navysport.running@defence.gov.au with Event Participation as the subject. 

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS: You can register for the NRA at the 'Online Registrations' page; fill in a few questions and you're on your way. Not long after submitting your application, you will receive an e-mail from the NRA Membership Officer welcoming you onboard and will be provided with a few more details related to your membership.