ST ELIGIUS TROPHY 2026 – SHOWCASING EXCELLENCE

From 13–14 October 2026, Holsworthy Barracks hosted the third annual St Eligius Trophy competition, testing and developing the Army’s Land Domain Support System Methods of Employment, with a strong focus on tactical maintenance. The top of the trophy is pictured below.

Named in honour of St Eligius, patron saint of the Corps, the event showcases the technical skills and leadership of our soldier-technicians and junior officers. Through challenges including contingency maintenance, battle damage repair, recovery practices, controlled parts exchange and rapid adaptation, participants demonstrated the ingenuity and resilience that keep Army moving.

This year saw fierce competition between teams from the 1^st, 3^rd, and 7^th Brigades along with teams from the 17^th Sustainment Brigade and Special Operations Command. Following a demanding program that started with a day of rehearsals. The 14-hour activity day started at 0430h with a 90-minute PT session!  It culminated in a formal dinner and presentation ceremony with Head of Corps, the Representative Colonel Commandant, the RSM-A, a former mechanic, and the Corps RSM present. 7 Brigade emerged as the overall winner.

Now in its third year, the St Eligius Trophy competition is establishing a strong tradition of building the skills, confidence and capability needed for future operations. Congratulations to all participants, organisers, support staff and the hosting unit.