Officials cancel 2003 sports, training camps

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In view of world events, ops tempo, and Stop-Loss measures, Air Force officials are canceling the 2003 Air Force sports and training camps program.

Officials will re-evaluate this decision in 90 days, depending on world events.

This difficult decision was made by the Air Force fitness and sports staff as well as Air Force senior leadership, according to officials at Air Force Services Agency headquarters here.

The following 2003 events are canceled: Armed Forces Women's Soccer Championship, Armed Force Men's Soccer Championship, Armed Forces Triathlon Championship, Armed Forces Taekwondo Invitational and U.S. Racquetball Association's National Championship.

Wrestling and women's basketball training camps and events currently in session will continue through final competition.

The Air Force fitness and sports staff will not accept applications for specialized training for sports listed on the 2003 Air Force Sports Calendar.

Questions can be directed to Steve Brown or Maj. Mason Pigue at Steve.Brown@agency.afsv.af.mil and Mason.Pigue@agency.afsv.af.mil, respectively, or call DSN 487-7021 or commercial (210) 652-7021.