MARADMIN 479/26
MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS MARINE AND FAMILY PROGRAMS DIVISION SEMPER FIT BRANCH SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR ALL-MARINE SPORTS ATHLETES, COACHES, AND ELITE MARINE ATHLETES
R 071317Z OCT 26 MARADMIN 479/26 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF// SUBJ/MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS MARINE AND FAMILY PROGRAMS DIVISION SEMPER FIT BRANCH SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR ALL-MARINE SPORTS ATHLETES, COACHES, AND ELITE MARINE ATHLETES// POC/M. SEBAALY/NF4/MFS/TEL: 703-432-6548/ [email protected]// POC/A. VAUDREUIL/CAPT/MFS/TEL: 703-432-5474/ [email protected]/[email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) Marine and Family Programs Division (MF) Semper Fit (SF) Branch is seeking athletes and coaches for the 2027 All-Marine Sports teams, 2027 Military World Games (MWG), and Elite Marine Athlete Program. 2. Marines interested in participating in All-Marine Sports are authorized to apply for both athlete and coaching positions. Marine coaches are required to be an E-6 or above. Civilians are authorized to apply for coaching positions only. Prospective coaches are encouraged to apply immediately. Prospective athletes are to apply no later than 30 days prior to the start of the Armed Forces Sports Championship for their respective sport. 3. Current dates, locations, and the host Service for the 2027 calendar year events are below, to include trial camps for the 2027 MWG, 25 June-4 July. Information is subject to change. Updates can be found on the Events Calendar on the Armed Forces Sports website at https://armedforcessports.defense.gov/Events-Calendar/. Cross Country (M/W): 10-13 December 2026, Norton, OH; USMC Soccer (W) MWG Trial Camp: 10-22 January 2027, Colorado Springs, CO; USAF Rugby (M/W) MWG Trial Camp: 16-23 January 2027, Fort Benning, GA; Army Flag Football (M/W): 7-13 February 2027, To Be Determined (TBD); USAF Soccer (M): 20-28 February 2027, Fort Hood, TX; Army Baseball MWG Trial Camp: 1-15 March 2027, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA; USMC Volleyball (M/W): 2-6 March 2027, Fort Campbell, KY; Army Basketball (M/W): 13-20 March 2027, Naval Base San Diego, CA; Navy Rugby (M): TBD; USMC Rugby (W): TBD; USMC Softball (M/W): 15-20 September 2027, Oklahoma City, OK; Army Marathon (M/W): 21-25 October 2027, Washington, DC; USMC Elite Marine Athlete Events: As approved by M&RA MF 4. For sports with a trial camp, it will take place approximately two weeks prior to the start of the Armed Forces Sports Championship. Head coaches and the All-Marine Sports staff reserve the right to make appropriate cuts and final roster selection of the All-Marine team. M&RA MF SF will fund all arrangements and costs related to billeting, transportation (including airfare and rental vehicles), entry fees, uniforms, equipment, and supplies. 5. All applicants are to receive approval from their commanding officer to participate. Commanding officers are strongly encouraged to endorse applicants who embody the Marine Corps Core Values, are in a full duty status, and are expected to represent the Marine Corps with distinction through the All-Marine Sports program. Approved participants will be assigned Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) status, though commanders may contact M&RA MF SF to recall participants if necessary. 6. To be considered for participation, prospective athlete applications for all sports include scores for the following All-Marine Sports standard testing events: three repetition maximum (RM) hex-bar or barbell deadlift, bench press, and squat; one RM broad jump and pro-agility test; forty-yard dash; and times for the three mile and 880-yard events from the most recent fitness tests. 7. The application form and detailed information on how to complete the standard testing events can be found at https://www.usmc-mccs.org/allmarinesports. Please email completed applications to [email protected]. 8. In addition to standard performance and skill testing events, applicants will provide proof of prior competitive experience in their respective sport (high school, collegiate, Olympic, etc.) along with any individual and team awards or recognition. 9. A sport-specific performance test will be administered by a certified strength and conditioning coach during trial camp. The purpose of this test is to track and evaluate performance data for high-performance athletes. Additionally, the data enables the strength and conditioning expert an opportunity to design a training plan tailored to specific Marines and their sport. 10. All athletes and coaches demonstrate the competitive spirit, discipline, and resolve that reflect the proud traditions and reputation of the United States Marine Corps. 11. Coaches are responsible for a range of duties, including but not limited to: reviewing applications and selecting athletes and assistant coaches; offering guidance to prospective players and coaches on enhancing sport-specific skills or coaching abilities; organizing, scheduling, planning, and attending the trial camp; coaching the team during the Armed Forces Sports Championship; and providing an after-action report to M&RA MF SF. Additional responsibilities will be detailed upon selection. 12. This MARADMIN is applicable to active duty, active reserve, and reserve Marines on active duty. Marines in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve and Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program are eligible to participate in All-Marine Sports, but are placed on active-duty orders for operational support or other active-duty status by their command to participate and receive M&RA MF TAD travel funds. 13. Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J. Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//