4 Wing Summer Sports Day

Events

• DISC GOLF

  DISC GOLF EVENT

  1.    The following is required to participate in the Disc Golf Event, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:
  
  a.    Team captains or individual participants, please fill out the Sports Day Registration Form NLT 16 June 2025; 
  
  b.    Team captain must also send in the team roster to Event OPI, Cpl Alex Bourdages at alex.bourdages@forces.gc.ca NLT 18 June 2025; and  
  
  c.    Team captain must be identified as the first person on the list, followed by each player’s name, rank, unit, and local. Please include a team name!
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey.
  
  4.    The event is scheduled to start at 0830 hrs and will end NLT 1300 hrs. Meeting point will be the blue gazebo, located at the disc golf course, for final pre-tournament instructions.
  
  5.    If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  6.    The following rules/provisions/details will apply to the event:    
  
  a.    discs will be available at the disc golf park at the event. Participants are encouraged to bring their own discs due to limited supply. Regular frisbees may be used; 
  
  b.    min 4 players and max 8 players per group; floaters accepted;
  
  c.    Tee time vs shotgun start format will be determined based on the number of participants. Teams will be made aware of their tee times the day prior to the event should that format be chosen;
  
  d.    the event is co-ed – everyone is welcome to participate; and
  
  e.    the disc golf course is located at the 4 Wing campground, across from Martineau; 
  
  7.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  8.    Please see below photo for parking info at the disc golf course. 
  
  9.     Questions or concerns regarding this tournament may be directed to Cpl Alex Bourdages, alex.bourdages@forces.gc.ca or 690-7746.
  
  
• DODGEBALL

  DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

  1.    The following is required to participate in the outdoor Dodgeball Tournament, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:
  
  a.    Team captains or individual participants, please fill out this Sports Day Registration Form  NLT 16 June 2025;
  
  b.    Team captains must also send in the team roster to Event OPI, Brooklyn MacDonald, via e-mail to Brooklyn.macdonald@forces.gc.ca NLT 18 June 2025; and
  
  c.    Team captain must be identified as the first person on the list, followed by each player’s name, rank, unit, and local. Please include a team name!
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey.
  
  4.    If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  5.    The following rules/provisions/details will apply to the tournament:    
  
  a.    tournament will be round robin format, and matches will be 10-minutes each with 5 minutes between games; 
   
  b.    teams must be present 15 minutes before the start of their match for check in and will be allotted a 10-minute warm up;
  
  c.    tournament is co-ed – everyone is welcome to participate; a minimum of 6 players per team and maximum of 8 players will be required; floaters will be accepted;
  
  d.    maximum of 8 teams will be accepted; and will be on a “first come, first serve” basis; and
  
  e.    games will be held outdoors on the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre outdoor tennis courts. 
  
  6.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  7.     Questions or concerns regarding this tournament may be directed to Brooklyn MacDonald at Brooklyn.macdonald@forces.gc.ca or 690-3058.
      
• GRAPPLING 101 SESSION

  GRAPPLING 101 SEMINAR

  **This event is exclusive to military personnel – Grappling is not open to civilian participants.**
  1.    The following is required to participate in the Grappling Event, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:
  
  a.    individual participants, please fill out the Sports Day Registration Form  NLT 17 June 2025; 
  
  b.    please note if you have any prior grappling or martial arts experience; although none is required.
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    The safety briefing for the grappling event will commence immediately after the Opening Ceremony in the mini gymnasium, with event running until 1230hrs. 
  
  4.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey.
  
  5.    If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  6.    The following rules/provisions/details will apply to this event:
  
  a.     this is a no-submission, beginner-friendly learning experience with an emphasis on movement and control, not competition;
  
  b.    this four-hour session will conducted using an ecological, constraints-led approach to learning; 
  
  c.    topics covered in this session include safety and grappling etiquette, positional hierarchy and body control, framing and defensive structure, and games-based positional sparring; and
  
  d.    participants must wear clean athletic clothing suitable for mat training (i.e. short, gi pants, rashguards)
  
  
  7.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  8.    Questions or concerns regarding this event may be directed to MWO Bernard Antle at bernard.antle@forces.gc.ca or 690-8186.    
   
• MOUNTAIN BIKING SESSION

  INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING - CIRCUIT

  1.      The following is required to participate in the Introduction to Mountain Biking Event, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:  
  Individual participants, please fill out this  Sports Day Registration Form  NLT 16 June 2025; and
   
  Please email your “MOUNTAIN BIKE COMFORTABLILITY CHECKLIST” Appendix 1 to the Event OPI, Malcolm Hooper at Malcolm.hooper@forces.gc.ca.
  
  2.       All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs.
  
  3.       Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey. 

  Please note: Helmets are mandatory for all participants in the mountain biking event.

  4.       If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  5.       The following outlines the logistical details/requirements for participation in this event:
  
  Step 1 – Review the route. Participants are to read Appendix 1 mountain bike comfortability checklist prior to their ride. The ride is to be conducted between 0830-1200hrs following the completion of mountain bike sizing and selection. Route will be completed no later than 1200hrs. The route will consist of both road and trail riding and is in Appendix 1 of these Joining Instructions; and
   
  Step 2 – Complete the mountain biking comfortability checklist. Participants are to complete the scale that outlines their comfortability on a mountain bike.
  
  6.       While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  7.       Questions or concerns regarding this event may be directed to Malcolm Hooper at Malcolm.Hooper@forces.gc.ca or 690-8195.

• OUTDOOR SOCCER

  SOCCER TOURNAMENT

  1.    The following is required to participate in the Soccer Tournament, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on the 20th of June 2025: 
  
  a.    Team captains or individual participants, please fill out this SPORTS DAY REGISTRATION FORM  NLT 16 June 2025; 
  
  b.    Team captain must also send in the team roster to Event OPI, Jeffrin Benedict, via e-mail to JeffrinAlexander.Benedict@forces.gc.ca NLT 16 June 2025; and
  
  c.    Team captain must be identified as the first person on the list, followed by each player’s name, rank, unit, and local. Must include a team name! 
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey.
  
  4.    If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  5.    The following rules/provisions/details will apply to the tournament:
  
  a.    team size – minimum of 5 players and maximum of 10; 4 outfield + 1 goalkeeper + 5 subs;
  
  b.    match duration – 10-20 minutes (time may change depending on registration numbers);
  
  c.    ball out – kick-ins or roll-ins instead of throw-ins;
  
  d.    slide tackles – not allowed for safety reasons;
  
  e.    goalkeeper area – only keeper allowed in the goal area (optional);
  
  f.    back-pass – keeper cannot pick up intentional back-passes (optional);
  
  g.    off-side – no offside rule;
  
  h.    substitution – rolling substitutions allowed anytime and multiple times;
  
  i.    fouls – after 3 fouls a penalty is awarded;
  
  j.    tournament is co-ed – everyone is welcome to participate;
  
  k.    singles registrants are welcome and will be assigned to a team;
  
  l.    shin guards are mandatory for all players and goal-keeper gloves for goalkeepers;
  
  m.    players are required to remove any jewelry or accessories that could pose a safety risk to themselves or others during the match;
  
  n.    max 8 teams will be entered in the tournament; and will be on a “first come, first serve” basis;
  
  o.    initial knockout rounds will be points based: round robin points will be win= 3 pts, draw = 1 point, loss = 0 points. Semifinals will be dependent on time constraints, and lastly finals; and 
  
  p.    schedule will be announced after registration has closed.
  
  6.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  7.    Questions or concerns regarding this tournament may be directed to Jeffrin Benedict at JeffrinAlexander.Benedict@forces.gc.ca or 690-4740.
  
  
   
• OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL

  OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

  1.    The following is required to participate in the Outdoor Volleyball Tournament, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:
  
  a.    Team captains or individual participants, please fill out the Sports Day Registration Form  NLT 16 June 2025; 
  
  b.    Please provide your team roster to Event OPI, WO Gordon Lee, via e-mail to gordon.lee@forces.gc.ca NLT Wednesday, 11 June 2025; and
  
  c.    Team captain must be identified as the first person on the list, followed by each player’s name, rank, unit, and local. Please include a team name!
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey.
  
  4.    If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  5.    The following rules/provisions/details will apply to the tournament:    
  
  a.    games will be played 6v6 within an allotted time, depending on the number of participants. As such, a minimum of 5 players per team will be required;
  
  b.    tournament will be a round robin format, with play-offs to determine the winners;
  
  c.    tournament will be co-ed – everyone is welcome to participate; sign up as a team or a floater. Floaters will be combined into teams randomly;
  
  d.    maximum of 12 teams will be accepted; and will be on a “first come, first serve” basis; 
  
  e.    a schedule of teams and timings will be sent out via email (DWAN) to the team captains NLT 1200hrs on Wednesday 18 June; 
  
  f.    games will be held outdoors at the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre beach volleyball court south of the building; and  
  
  i.    In case of extreme weather or other safety issues, the back up plan is to have the event run indoors on the JJ Parr facility main gymnasium (note the possibility of difference in athletic gear required,        i.e. shoes /no shoes).
  g.    notification of any changes or cancellations will be passed via email (DWAN) to each team captain NLT 1200hrs on Thursday 19 June.
  
  6.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  7.    Questions or concerns regarding this tournament may be directed to WO Gordon Lee at gordon.lee@forces.gc.ca or 690-4231.
• PICKLEBALL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT

  PICKLEBALL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT

  1.    The following is required to participate in the Pickleball Doubles Tournament, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:
  
  a.    Team captains or individual participants, please fill out the Sports Day Registration Form  NLT 16 June 2025;
  
  b.    Team captain must also send in the team roster to Event OPI, Sgt Potts, via e-mail to geordie.potts@forces.gc.ca NLT 19 June 2025; and 
  
  c.    Team captain must be identified as the first person on the list, followed by another player’s name, rank, unit, and local. Please include a team name!
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey.
  
  4.    If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  5.    The following rules/provisions/details will apply to the tournament:
  
  a.    games will be played in a doubles format within an allotted time, depending on the number of participants; registration in pairs is ideal, but floaters will be accepted;
  
  b.    format will depend on the number of doubles teams registered;
  
  c.    tournament is co-ed - everyone welcome; and will be on a “first come, first serve” basis; 
  
  d.    games will be held in the Col JJ Parr Sports Centre main gymnasium; and
  
  e.    racquets, and balls and a net will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
  
  6.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  7.    Questions or concerns regarding this tournament may be directed to Sgt Potts at geordie.potts@forces.gc.ca  or 690-4328.

• TABLE TENNIS Registration Closed

  SINGLES TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

  1.    The following is required to participate in the Table Tennis Event, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:
  
  a.    Individual participants, please fill out the Sports Day Registration Form NLT 16 June 2025; and 
  
  b.    Event OPI, Cpl Gonzales, at CarlDarwin.gonzales@forces.gc.ca will confirm your registration.
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day if not wearing a jersey.
  
  4.     If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  5.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption will not be permitted.
  
  6.    The following rules/provisions/details will apply to the tournament:    
  
  a.    games will be played in a singles format within an allotted time, depending on the number of participants; 
  
  b.    format will depend on the number of members registered;
  
  c.    tournament is co-ed - everyone welcome; and will be on a “first come, first serve” basis; 
  
  d.    games will be held in the squash court; and
  
  e.    paddles and balls and a net will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
  
  7.    Questions or concerns regarding this tournament may be directed to Cpl Gonzales at CarlDarwin@forces.gc.ca or 690-7608.
   
• UNIT WELLNESS WALK

  UNIT WELLNESS WALK

  1.    The following is required to participate in the Unit Wellness Walk event, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:
  
  a.    Team captains or individual participants, please fill out the Sports Day Registration Form  NLT 16 June 2025; and
  
  b.    Team captain must also send in the team roster to Cynthia Melnick at Melnick.cynthia@cfmws.com. Team captain must be identified as the first person on the list, followed by each player’s name, rank, unit, and local. Please include a team name!
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey.
  
  4.    If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  5.    The following outlines the logistical details/requirements for Unit participation in this event:
  
  a.    Step 1 – Select a Route. Units are to select one of the designated two routes for their walk. Their walk is to be conducted at a time of their choosing between 0800-1200hrs. Routes must be completed no later than 1200hrs. A route is to be selected from those provided in Appendix 1 of these Joining Instructions; and
  
  b.    Step 2 – Appoint a Team Captain. Units are to appoint a Team captain to coordinate the participation of their Unit in this event. Team captain responsibilities are as follows:
  
  (1)    coordinate and communicate logistics of participation within their Unit. This would include details such as the route to be traveled, timings, safety considerations, dress, and registration of participants; and
  
  (2)    Team captain is to fill out the form linked above to participate in the event. Including the following information:
  
  (a)    completed Team Roster – emailed to Cynthia Melnick at Melnick.cynthia@cfmws.com
  
  (b)    route selected 
  
  (c)    designated final walker (sweep)
  
  (d)    intended time of departure
  
  (3)    upon completion of the Unit Wellness Walk, report the following information to Cynthia Melnick at Melnick.cynthia@cfmws.com or 690-7807 NLT 1300hrs.
  
              (a)    number of military participants
  
              (b)    number of civilian participants
  
  6.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  7.    Questions or concerns regarding this event may be directed to Cynthia Melnick at Melnick.cynthia@cfmws.com or 690-7807.     
• YOGA

  OUTDOOR YOGA EVENT 

  1.    The following is required to participate in the Outdoor Yoga Event, being held as part of the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on Friday, 20 June 2025:
  
  a.    Individual participants, please fill out the  Sports Day Registration Form  NLT 16 June 2025;
  
  b.    When registering please select the class time you wish to attend on the form ; and
   
  c.    To allow for maximum participation, you may register to attend one class on a “first come, first served” basis; option is to stand-by to attend a second class if it does not become fully booked. Number of participates will be capped at 50 for sign up. 
  
  2.    All participants will attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Sports Day celebrations, which will take place in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. Participants are to be in attendance NLT 0750 hrs. 
  
  3.    Yoga event will commence immediately after the Opening Ceremony on the treed outdoor area to the left of soccer field. 
  
  4.    Participants will be dressed in appropriate sports attire, and spectators can either be dressed in civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day, if not wearing a jersey.
  
  5.    If a certain sporting event concludes before 1200hrs, participants will remain as spectators for the other events until noon.
  
  6.    The following rules/provisions/details will apply to this event:    
  
      a.    schedule for yoga classes will be as follows:
  
  i.    0830-0915hrs - Vinyasa Flow is an energetic style of yoga.  This style of yoga builds strength, balance, and core stability, while improving flexibility
  
  ii.    0930-1015hrs - Yin Yoga is a deep stretching yoga style whereby postures are held for extended periods of time. Great for those who are in need of stress reduction and relaxation
  
  iii.    1030-1115hrs - Yin Yoga
  
  iv.     1130-1215hrs - Yin Yoga
  
  b.    yoga mats will be provided, but if you prefer your own yoga mat, and/or props, please bring them; we suggest that you dress in layers, bring a water bottle, hat, sunglasses and wear sunscreen.
   
  7.    While this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, you are considered to be “on duty”; therefore, alcohol and/or cannabis consumption is not permitted.
  
  8.    Questions or concerns regarding this event may be directed to Jacklyn Wassell at jacklyn.wassell@forces.gc.ca or 690-8186.