UP IN THE AIR
There is also a Centre of Excellence for rowing , canoeing , cruising , sailing and a wide range of waterborne activities at
The Royal Air Force Watersports Centre in Danesfield .
CREATING
CHAMPIONS We sponsor elite athletes across a range of sports by giving them the
LIVE THE
LIFE l The RAF encourages and nurtures excellence in
sport l There are great opportunities to see the
world l Every day brings a new challenge time , equipment and financial support they need to develop their talents to the full . What ’ s more , if RAF personnel are participating in an authorised sporting event , they ’ re considered ‘ on duty ’, so they don ’ t have to use up any of their annual leave .
We have helped the UK produce national and international champions in boxing , sub-aqua , rally driving , rugby , sprinting , hammer , cycling , sea angling , canoeing , triathlon , skeleton bob , shotokan karate , motorcycling , microlight , javelin , athletics , snowboarding and slalom skiing .
ADVENTUROUS TRAINING Adventurous Training is a way of life in the RAF . It ’ s challenging , enjoyable and
encourages teamwork . The RAF and RAF personnel organise expeditions and adventures at home and around the world in over 100 activities . These could see your family member scuba diving in the Red Sea , climbing peaks in the Himalayas and kayaking the rivers of Canada , all while getting paid .
KEEPING FIT
Physical fitness helps our personnel carry out physical tasks – like setting up a field kitchen or loading kit into a helicopter . Most RAF bases have a gymnasium and hold regular fitness classes . There is usually a sports field to work up a sweat on , and some of the larger bases even have swimming pools and specialist training facilities .
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