R 102104Z FEB 26
MARADMIN 042/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC MRA MF WASHINGTON//
SUBJ/HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS (HQMC) SEMPER FIT BRANCH SEEKS
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ALL-MARINE SPORTS ATHLETES AND COACHES//
POC/J. HINES/CIV/MFS/TEL:  703-432-5472/Email:
JOEL.HINES@USMC-MCCS.ORG//
POC/M. SEBAALY/CIV/MFS/TEL:  703-432-9577/EMAIL:
MICHAEL.SEBAALY@USMC-MCCS.ORG//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Headquarters United States Marine Corps (HQMC)
Semper Fit seeks athletes and coaches for the 2026 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 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 45 days prior to the start of the Armed
Forces Championship date of the identified sport.
3.  Current dates, locations, and the host Service for the 2026
calendar year events are below.  Dates are subject to change.
Updates are on the Events Calendar on the Armed Forces Sports
website at https://armedforcessports.defense.gov/Events-Calendar/.
Wrestling: 12-16 March, Fort Bliss, TX; Army
Soccer (M):  27 March – 4 April, Fort Hood, TX; Army
Basketball:  11-18 May, Camp Pendleton, CA; Marine Corps
Triathlon:  3-7 June, Point Mugu, CA; Navy
Flag Football:  20-27 July, Charlotte, NC; Air Force
Rugby (M):  19-24 August, Glendale, CO; Marine Corps
Rugby (W):  To Be Determined (TBD); Marine Corps
Golf:  14-19 September, Fort Belvoir, VA; Army 
Marathon:  22-26 October, Washington, DC; Marine Corps
4.  Trial camps for wrestling, soccer, flag football and rugby 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 make appropriate cuts and final roster selection of the
All-Marine team.  HQMC Semper Fit covers all arrangements and costs
related to billeting, transportation (including airfare and rental
vehicles), entry fees, uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
5.  Commanding Officer approval is needed for all Marine applicants
to participate. Commanding officers are strongly encouraged to
endorse applicants who demonstrate Marine Corps core values and
are expected to enhance the reputation of the United States Marine
Corps.  Approved participants are assigned temporary additional
duty (TAD) status, though commanders may contact HQMC Semper Fit 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 is at
https://www.usmc-mccs.org/allmarinesports.  Please email completed
applications to allmarinesports@usmc-mccs.org.
8.  In addition to standard performance and skill testing events,
applicants are to provide proof of prior competitive experience in
their respective sport (e.g., high school, collegiate, Olympic)
along with any individual and team awards or recognition.
9.  During trial camp, certified strength and conditioning coaches
administer sport-specific performance tests 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.  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 HQMC Semper Fit.  Additional responsibilities are provided after
formal selection.
11.  This MARADMIN applies to Active Component, members of the
Selected Marine Corps Reserve, and Marines on Active Duty
Operational Support orders. 
12.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J. Bowers,
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//