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.//