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Marine Corps is looking for Military World Games athletes and coaches

MARADMIN 392/26·August 25, 2026·2 min read·Official source
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HQMC's WARR-SF (Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience-Semper Fit) Branch is recruiting athletes and coaches for the 2027 Military World Games, running 25 June through 4 July 2027 across venues in North and South Carolina. This covers 19 sports. All costs, including airfare, lodging, uniforms, and equipment, are covered by HQMC and Armed Forces Sports.

Heads up: Reserve Marines (SMCR and IMA, not IRR) are eligible, but your command must put you on active-duty orders for operational support or a similar status before you can participate or receive travel funds.

Who it affects

All active duty, active reserve, and activated reserve Marines. SMCR and IMA Marines are eligible. IRR Marines are not.

Coaching positions are open to Marines E-6 and above, and to civilians. Athlete slots are open to Marines of any grade who can demonstrate competitive-level skill and prior experience.

What you need to do

If you want to compete as an athlete:

  1. Get your commanding officer's approval to apply.
  2. Submit your application with proof of prior competitive experience (high school, collegiate, Olympic, etc.) and any relevant awards.
  3. Apply no later than 1 December 2026.

If you want to coach:

  1. Confirm you are E-6 or above (required for Marine coaches).
  2. Get your commanding officer's approval.
  3. Apply as soon as possible. The MARADMIN does not specify a coaching deadline, so contact the POCs below to confirm timing.

If you are a reserve Marine (SMCR or IMA):

  • Coordinate with your command early. You must be placed on active-duty orders before you can participate or receive TAD travel funds. This is a command-level action, not something you can arrange yourself.

Trial camp dates, locations, and host service details are still forthcoming. Check the Armed Forces Sports events calendar at https://armedforcessports.defense.gov/ for updates.

POCs:

  • MICHAEL.SEBAALY@USMC-MCCS.ORG / 703-432-6548
  • AMANDA.VAUDREUIL@USMC-MCCS.ORG / 703-432-5474

Key dates

  • 1 December 2026: Athlete application deadline
  • Coaching deadline: Not stated. Apply immediately per the MARADMIN.
  • Military World Games: 25 June through 4 July 2027, North and South Carolina
  • Trial camp dates: TBD. Check https://armedforcessports.defense.gov/

Sports open for applications

Men's Baseball; Men's and Women's Basketball, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Flag Football, Soccer, Golf, Judo, Lifesaving, Modern Pentathlon, Open Water Swimming, Rugby, Shooting, Swimming, Taekwondo, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

The official version

This is MARADMIN 392/26. The Armed Forces Sports website at https://armedforcessports.defense.gov/ is the authoritative source for trial camp updates.

This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.

Resources & references

The documents this bulletin points to, with a plain-English note on why each matters. Links marked CAC required need a government login.

  • Armed Forces Sports website (Events Calendar)

    The Armed Forces Sports website lists upcoming multi-branch athletic competitions, such as rugby, soccer, bowling, and flag football, and publishes results and news from those events. If you compete in or want to try out for a service-level sports team, this site shows you what championships are scheduled and how other branches are performing.

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