PSP Weekly Update
RUCK & ROLL | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 | 0800 HRS
Shearwater Flyer Trail (meet at Shearwater Fitness Sports and Recreation Centre)
DISTANCE 12 KM (6 km out and back)
LOAD 25% OF BODY MASS: Please load bag as close to required weight as possible. Scales and extra weights available on the day of event, please let us know if you require additional weight for rucksack prior to.
Weight Verification: Bags will be weighed both before & after the race to ensure it meets the standard. To be eligible for the prize, your ruck must weigh the minimum weight mentioned above.
Who Can Participate: Open to all CAF members - no prior ruck experience required!
To register for this event or for training related inquiries contact: Emilie Schofield - emilie.schofield@forces.gc.ca
Please include your full name, email, body weight (if uncomfortable sharing your weight, you can use the standardized weight), and let us know if you're signing up as an individual or as part of a group/team.
RUCK AND ROLL WORKSHOP
JOIN HEALTH PROMOTION AND OUR FITNESS TEAM FOR RUCK AND ROLL, A SAFE RUCKING WORKSHOP
Bring your ruck and footwear to learn strategies that will help you reduce your risk of injury, improve your performance, and contribute to your overall fitness.
TUES AUG 25 2026, 1300-1500 HRS | Windsor Park, Bldg WP106, Room LMP
Click here to register for the Ruck and Roll Workshop
Recreational Dodgeball League at Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre
Games run Tuesday nights between 1600-2000
September 29 2026 to December 1 2026
Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge! Join our Recreational Dodgeball League for a fun and active season of friendly competition. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, all skill levels are welcome. Sign up individually or with a team and enjoy weekly games in an inclusive, fast-paced environment focused on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.
Flexible participation options! Sign up alone or on a team. All skill levels welcome. Open to military, DND civilians and civilians with military sponsorship. Established teams are required to have a minimum of 50% military representation on their roster.
PRICING
- $10.00 Regular (regular force, reserve force, veterans)
- $25.00 Ordinary (DND, RCMP, Canadian Coast guard)
- $50.00 Associate (civilian)
Click here to register. REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Atlantic Regional Powerlifting is happening Oct 27-29, 2026
Held at 14 Wing Greenwood.
For more information or to register, please contact:
- Shearwater: Mary.thompson@forces.gc.ca
- Halifax: Isaac.Habib@forces.gc.ca
Deadline to enter is September 18.
JOIN THE CFB HALIFAX HOCKEY LEAGUE AT SHEARWATER ARENA
FROM SEPT 2026 - MARCH 2027
Choose from our COMPETITIVE Division, INTERMEDIATE Division and RECREATIONAL Division
Register for our virtual info meeting on August 25, 2026 - 7PM-8PM
https://bkk.cfmws.com/halifaxpub/courses/index.asp
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Contact HalifaxRecreation@cfmws.com for more information or if you need help registering.
WOMEN’S LEARN TO POWERLIFT SEMINAR
Building women’s knowledge and confidence in powerlifting
FLEET FITNESS & SPORTS CENTRE
- Tuesday Sept 15 & Sept 22 from 1200-1500 (with guest speaker)
- Thursday Sept 17 & 24 from 1100-1200
Tuesday seminars include guest Amy Muench who is a strength & nutrition / women’s menopause specialist and 12x Canada Powerlifting National Record Holder.
- Part 1 (September 15) will cover Amy’s background in the sport, an introduction to powerlifting and competition, and hands-on technique practice.
- Part 2 (September 22) will cover nutrition, recovery, and training strategies, along with a hands-ontraining session in the gym.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: heidi.thibodeau@forces.gc.ca
Have you checked out our Health Promotion
Fall/Winter 2026 Schedule yet?
Click here to register!
HERO GRAPPLING PROGRAM
We train to develop skills, mindset, and character required to protect ourselves, our teammates, and those who depend on us.
Click here to check out all the details about our program!
For more information, please contact: atlas.delmar@forces.gc.ca
PSP Hockey Skills Camp
Join us for our annual Hockey Skills Camp for a week of skill development and competition. Get ready for the hockey season and have some fun before school starts back up again!
Where: Cole Harbour Place
When: August 24-28th, 2026
U9/U7
- Drop Off: 0800-0830 hrs
- Ice time: 0900-1020 hrs
- Off ice: 1100-1200 hrs
- Pick Up: 1200-1230 hrs
U13/U11
- Drop Off: 0800-0830 hrs
- Off Ice: 0900-1000 hrs
- Ice Time: 1030-1150 hrs
- Pick Up: 1200-1230 hrs
Cost:
- Regular: $225
- Ordinary: $250
- Associate: $275
(plus applicable taxes)
For more information or to register, please contact: SHEARWATERPSPRECREATION@GMAIL.COM
P02 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge is back again this year and registration is open!
The PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge is a sprint triathlon for military and DND personnel consisting of a 300m swim, a 6.5K mountain bike, and a 2K run. Participants may complete the swim, bike, and run legs as an individual or complete a single leg of the race as part of a relay team.
Date: Fri, September 18, 2026
Race Start Time: 1000
Location: MacDonald’s Beach
Eligibility: Active and Retired Military, NPF and DND civilians
Visit cfmws.ca/CBMFC for more information
MacDonald Beach is open for the season!
Macdonald Beach will be open from June 29th to August 30th, 2026.
- Monday – Sunday (7 days a week)
- Open 1100 - 1700 hrs
- MacDonald beach gate will be opened at 1030 and locked at 1730 each day.
- Free admission.
- Lifeguarded, swim only in the supervised area.
- NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES.
The beach may be closed to private events from time to time. Please contact the Shearwater Fitness, Sports, and Recreation Centre to confirm. Only military units can book pavilions and BBQs. When pavilions are not in use by a unit they may be used by the public. A lifejacket loaner station will be available at the Lifeguard Hut. There is no drinkable water station at the beach, please bring your own water. No motorized boat launch. No canoe or kayak rentals at the beach. Patrons may bring their own canoes or kayaks and launch them from the designated area.
*Closed on holidays
Please contact Aquatic Coordinator, Jacob Miess, for all your beach and pool inquiries:
Jacob.miess@forces.gc.ca | 902-720-1777
Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre has an updated Fitness Schedule for the summer!
Click here to check them out!
We have also updated our Shearwater Pool Hours
Click here to check them out!
*Starting June 29, 2026
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CAF Rugby
Are you interested in helping grow rugby within the CAF by joining the CAF Rugby community?
All skill levels are welcome!
If you would like to be involved in any capacity (whether you want to play, coach or manage), please complete the following form here.
Recreational Pickleball
Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre
July 5 - September 27
Sundays 9AM - 12PM | WEDNESDAYS 4PM - 8PM
- $22 +tax for military members, regular force, reserve force, veterans
- $49 +tax for DND, RCMP, Coast Guard
- $76 +tax for civilians
*Military members get priority for spots.
All equipment provided.
Ages 16+
Registration for Preferred Clients (military members/ veterans) opens May 19, 2026 at 0800 hrs and on May 26, 2026 at 0800 hrs for all other categories.
Registration required - for more information or assistance with registration please contact HalifaxRecreation@cfmws.com
CFB HALIFAX MEN’S SOCCER
Starting May 25th
Practices: Monday and Wednesday at Harbour East All Weather Field | 330pm-500pm.
All skill levels welcome: attend, improve, enjoy the game, and compete for one of 18 spots on the regional team.
If interested, complete the intake form CFB Halifax Men's Soccer 2026 – Fill out form
And reach out to Lt(N) Freeland for more information: Jaidonn.Freeland@forces.gc.ca
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CFB HALIFAX WOMEN’S SOCCER
Starting May 25th
Practices: Monday and Wednesday at Harbour East All Weather Field | 330pm-500pm.
All skill levels welcome.
If interested, complete the intake form CFB Halifax Women's Soccer 2026 – Fill out form
Please reach out to Lt(N) Kate Costello for more information: Katherine.Costello@forces.gc.ca
Vitality
The new and expanded 2026-27 issue of Vitality is on stands now! It includes your guide to special events, services & so much more!
Click here to check out the online version.
Celebrate by the water at Shearwater Yacht Club
Turn any occasion into a waterfront experience!
Shearwater Yacht Club offers a wonderful year-round air-conditioned facility for your formal or casual gatherings such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, Christmas parties, bridal and baby showers. It is also a great setting for workshops, retreats, and small meetings. Bartender service is available for hire as part of the facility rental fee. The setting is in a private location on Halifax Harbour with ample free parking.
Special rates apply for serving military and club members.
Visit SWYC.CA to learn more
For more information on the facilities, rental prices and availability please contact: Patricia Jones, Club Manager: (902) 469-8590 or email: syclub@ns.aliantzinc.ca
JOIN THE CREW
Did you know we have a military yacht club in Shearwater?
At Shearwater Yacht Club, you don’t need to own a boat to be a member. Join as a sailing, racing, crewing or social member and be a part of a welcoming waterfront community!
- Access to club racing & events
- Crewing/Social memberships available
- 4 x 420’s for qualified members
- Year-round social events & celebrations
For more information, please contact: syclub@ns.aliantzinc.ca
FLEET POWERLIFTING COLLECTIVE
Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre
Mondays 1430 - 1530
Wednesdays 1100 - 1200
OPEN TO ALL CAF MEMBERS
Participants should be familiar with basic lifting movements (squat, bench press, deadlift). Powerlifting experience is an asset but not required.
Click here for more information!
CAFATP (CAF Athletic Trainer Program)
The CAFATP offers a variety of courses to CAF members and full time NPF employees to develop CAF qualified athletic trainers through a graduated program that prepares them to support CAF athletes at regional, national and CISM sporting events.
Find more details regarding the program at: CFMWS | CAF Athletic Trainer Program Courses
We are collecting names for 2026-27 and will schedule courses based on interest (dates TBC).
To register or for questions, please contact Briana.Plante@forces.gc.ca
PSP Prenatal and Postpartum Program (PNP3)
The PSP Prenatal and Postpartum Program (PNP3) is a fitness and wellness program for CAF members during pregnancy and the postpartum period. PSP Reconditioning offers an ongoing fitness class as well as personalized programming to support the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines of engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity over the course of one week (over at least three days). This program is designed to help accumulate effective active minutes with the over arching goal of reducing risk of overall pregnancy health concerns and to increase strength and activity levels in the postpartum period.
This class is open to all CAF members within this population even if the member has injuries and/or physical limitations. The class locations/days are:
- Stadacona - Monday & Thursday
- Shearwater - Tuesday & Friday
Registration is required. Please contact Kerianne Willigar at kerianne.willigar@forces.gc.ca or 902-721-1922 to register or to discuss program details.
Get involved in your unit’s fitness by becoming a CAF FORCE Evaluator
This qualification will enable personnel to conduct the FORCE Evaluation IAW the FORCE Evaluation Operations Manual. Please note – PSP Staff must be the lead evaluator to test Regular FORCE members. CAF Evaluators can only evaluate Reserve Force members unsupervised. Opportunity to assist with FORCE testing upon successful completion of the workshop.
2026 Workshops:
- 11 Sept 26 (nomination deadline: 07 Aug 26)
- 04 Dec 26 (nomination deadline: 30 Oct 26)
Location: Fleet Fitness and Sports Centre from 0730-1530
Prerequisites:
- Successfully completed the FORCE evaluation in the past 12 months
- Rank of Corporal (Cpl), Sailor First Class (S1) and above
- Currently qualified in Standard First Aid and CPR
Medical standards:
V CV H G O A
4 3 3 2 2 5
You must complete about 3 hours of DLN modules and an exam prior to the scheduled workshop.
Contact your local Fitness Coordinator at Jocelyn.Crothers@forces.gc.ca to register.
1,000 LBS CLUB
A fun, low stress opportunity to test your one rep max squat, bench and deadlift to get your name and total added to the plaque.
How does it work?
Following warmups, lifters will be given three attempts (per lift) to establish their one rep max on the back squat, flat barbell bench press and either the sumo or conventional deadlift. Lifters who achieve over 500lbs or 1000lbs totaled across their three lifts will be eligible.
Lifters may use:
belts, weightlifting shoes, knee sleeves and wrist wraps.
Lifters are not permitted to use:
knee wraps, singleply or multiply powerlifting gear (including briefs), slingshots, or wrist straps.
Video submissions are not accepted, members must be evaluated in-person at the Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre.
Want to give it a try? Contact Heidi Thibodeau at Heidi.thibodeau@forces.gc.ca
JOIN CANADIAN FORCES BASE HALIFAX WOMEN’S HOCKEY
Open to all Regular and Reserve Force Members
All skill levels welcome. To participate or learn more, email: Kendra.Martin@forces.gc.ca
We have updated all of our FIT Schedules for 2026!
Be sure to check out the new classes at Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre: Cadence HIIT and Cadence Cycle.
Click on the below links for more information:
- Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre
- Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre
- Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre
Young and Senior Men’s Hockey
All interested players are you reach out to: PO1 Curtis Chambers and PO2 Robert Sanford
Curtis.Chambers@forces.gc.ca or robert.sanford@forces.gc.ca
