R 221425Z OCT 24 MARADMIN 501/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF// SUBJ/HQMC SEMPER FIT SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ALL-MARINE SPORTS ATHLETES AND COACHES// POC/M. COATS/CAPT/MFS/TEL: 703-473-8490/ Email: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (HQMC) Semper Fit Branch (MFS) is seeking athletes and coaches for the 2025 All-Marine Sports teams. 2.  Marines interested in participating in All-Marine Sports are authorized to apply for both athlete and coaching positions.  Marine coaches are an E-6 or above.  Civilians are authorized to apply for coaching positions only.  Prospective coaches are encouraged to apply immediately.  Prospective athletes apply no later than 45 days prior to the start of the Armed Forces Championship for their respective sport. 3.  Current dates, locations, and the host service for the 2025 calendar year events are below.  Information is subject to change. Updates can be found on the Events Calendar on the Armed Forces Sports website.  https(slash)(slash) armedforcessports.defense.gov/Events-Calendar/ Cross Country:  23-26 January, San Antonio, TX; Navy Golf:  18 February – 1 March, Parris Island, SC; Marine Corps Wrestling:  6-10 March, Fort Bliss, TX; Army Soccer (M):  3–11 April, Fort Cavazos, TX; Army E-Sports:  5-9 May, Frisco, TX; Navy Triathlon:  11-15 June, NB Ventura County, CA; Navy Softball:  18-25 August, Oklahoma City, OK; Air Force Rugby (M):  21-25 August, Glendale, CO; Air Force Rugby (W):  To Be Determined (TBD); Air Force Basketball:  4-12 October, Camp Pendleton, CA; Marine Corps Marathon:  23-27 October, Washington, DC; Marine Corps Flag Football:  Calendar Year 26, TBD; first year as an Armed Forces Sport; accepting coaching applications. 4.  For sports with a trial camp, it will take place approximately two weeks prior and lead up to the start of the Armed Forces 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.  HQMC MFS will cover all arrangements and costs related to billeting, transportation (including airfare and rental vehicles), entry fees, uniforms, equipment, and supplies. 5.  All applicants receive approval from their commanding officer to participate.  Commanding officers are strongly encouraged to endorse All-Marine Sports applications for those who demonstrate our Core Values and are expected to enhance the reputation of the United States Marine Corps.  Approved participants will be assigned Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) status, though commanders may contact MFS 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:(slash)(slash) quantico.usmc-mccs.org/recreation-fitness/recreation/sports/ all-marine-sports.  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 a level of competitive intensity and resolve that is commensurate with the esteemed 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 and attending the trial camp; coaching the team during the Armed Forces Championship; and providing an after-action report to MFS.  Additional responsibilities will be detailed upon selection. 12.  This MARADMIN is applicable to active duty, active reserve, and activated reserve Marines from SMCR.  Reserve force Marines, excluding the Individual Ready Reserve, are eligible to participate on All-Marine Sports, but are be placed on active duty orders for operational support or a similar status by their command to participate and receive HQMC TAD travel funds. 13.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//