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CAF Sports Day (Fall Edition)

The CAF Sports Day 2026 is scheduled for Friday October 16th! From 0800-1200hrs we will be trying out several different sports and activities to contribute to your physical, mental, and social well-being! 

Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge and includes “grab and go” healthy snacks.



 

Events

  • Mini Rox Fitness Race

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    Mini-Rox Fitness Race – CAF Sports Day

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Get ready to test your teamwork, strength, and endurance at the Mini-Rox Fitness Race, part of this year’s CAF Sports Day!

    How to Register

    • Team captains or individual participants must register online at CAF Sports Day no later than October 12, 2026, or until the event reaches capacity (whichever comes first).

    • Team captains must also submit their Team Roster to the Event OPI, Brett Mitchelmore, by email at Brett.Mitchelmore@forces.gc.ca no later than October 12, 2026.

    • The team captain must be identified as the first person on the roster, followed by their partner’s name, rank, unit, and local. Please include a Team Name!

    • Teams will consist of 2 people. Units may submit more than one team (M/M, M/F, F/F).

    • Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. However, all units will be given the opportunity to enter at least one team before positions are granted for additional teams. No unit will be awarded more than one team slot before October 12, 2026, unless each unit has submitted a team.

    Event Details

    • All participants must attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the CAF Sports Day celebrations at 0750 hrs in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena.

    • Dress in appropriate sports attire. Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day if not wearing a jersey. Mixing military and civilian attire is not authorized.

    • The event will begin at 0830 hrs and end NLT 1200 hrs.

    • Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge for all participants and includes healthy snacks available during the event.

    • If your sporting event concludes before 1200 hrs, please remain as spectators and cheer on the other events until noon.

    • As this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered “on duty.” Alcohol and/or cannabis consumption will not be permitted.

    • All participants must attend an event briefing immediately after the Opening Ceremonies in the Field House. The briefing will cover the event format, movements, movement standards, and assigned heat times. Questions regarding any of these will be answered during the briefing.

    Mini-Rox Fitness Race – Rules & Details

    • Please wear physical training gear, including running/training shoes.

    • All required equipment will be provided, but participants may bring their own equipment if they prefer.

    • Participants may bring any accessory equipment they feel would be beneficial, such as a lifting belt, chalk, tape, gloves, etc.

    • Any behaviour deemed inappropriate or dangerous, or that results in damage to the facility or equipment, will result in immediate ejection from the facility.

    • Following the briefing, the first heat will run until its conclusion, followed by a brief break. The event will continue in this format until all heats are completed.

    • A 5–10 minute warm-up will be included in this format.

    • There will be a maximum of 4 teams per heat. (Subject to change.)

    The Workout

    Teams must complete every run together and may split the workstations between partners however they see fit.

    There will be 8 rounds total, with each round starting with a roughly 1 km run (7 laps around the track):

    • Jump Rope – 300 reps

    • Sled Push – 40 m

    • Sled Pull – 40 m

    • Burpees – 100 reps

    • Rowing – 1000 m

    • Farmers Carry – 1 lap (Pair of Green M or Yellow F)

    • Sandbag Walking Lunges – 100 m (45 lbs)

    • Ball Squat Tosses – 100 reps

    🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 fastest times across all heats.

    Questions?

    📧 Brett Mitchelmorebrett.mitchelmore@forces.gc.ca
    📞 Local 690-7757

  • Co-Ed Cricket 101 – Learn to Play

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    Co-Ed Cricket 101 – Learn to Play – CAF Sports Day

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Come out and learn the basics of cricket with our Co-Ed Cricket 101 – Learn to Play event, part of this year’s CAF Sports Day! No previous cricket experience is required — everyone is welcome to participate.

    How to Register

    • Team captains or individual participants must register online at CAF Sports Day no later than October 12, 2026.

    • Team captains must also submit their Team Roster to the Event OPI, Cpl Rishabh Sharma, by email at Rishabh.Sharma@forces.gc.ca no later than October 12, 2026.

    • The team captain must be identified as the first person on the roster, followed by each player’s name, rank, unit, and local. Please include a Team Name!

    • Teams must have a minimum of 8 members and a maximum of 11 members.

    • This is a co-ed event — everyone is welcome to participate.

    Event Details

    • All participants must attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the CAF Sports Day celebrations at 0750 hrs in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena.

    • Dress in appropriate sports attire. Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day if not wearing a jersey. Mixing military and civilian attire is not authorized.

    • The event will begin at 0830 hrs and end NLT 1200 hrs.

    • Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge for all participants and includes healthy snacks available during the event.

    • If your sporting event concludes before 1200 hrs, please remain as spectators and cheer on the other events until noon.

    • As this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered “on duty.” Alcohol and/or cannabis consumption will not be permitted.

    Cricket 101 – Learn to Play

    • Gear will be provided.

    • Cricket will be played on the multi-purpose field located directly behind Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre.

    • A practice session will run from 0830–0930 hrs for participants who would like to learn the basic instructions and rules of the game.

    • Following the practice session, the meeting point will be at the cricket field at 0930 hrs for final pre-tournament instructions.

    Questions?

    📧 Cpl Rishabh SharmaRishabh.Sharma@forces.gc.ca
    📞 690-4314

  • Co-Ed Curling Triples Bonspiel

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    Co-Ed Curling Triples Bonspiel – CAF Sports Day

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Grab your teammates and hit the ice for our Co-Ed Curling Triples Bonspiel, part of this year’s CAF Sports Day!

    How to Register

    • Team captains or individual participants must register online at CAF Sports Day no later than October 10, 2026, or until the event reaches capacity (whichever comes first).

    • Team captains must also submit their Team Roster to the event OPI, Sgt Beaudin, at Joey.Beaudin@forces.gc.ca.

    • The team captain must be identified as the first person on the roster, followed by each player’s name, rank, unit, and local. Please include a Team Name!

    • Teams will consist of a maximum of 3 participants, with the bonspiel limited to a total of 12 teams. Sign up as a team or as an individual.

    Event Details

    • All participants must attend the Official Opening Ceremonies for the CAF Sports Day celebrations at 0750 hrs in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena.

    • Dress in appropriate sports attire. Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day if not wearing a jersey. Mixing military and civilian attire is not authorized.

    • The event will begin at 0830 hrs and end NLT 1200 hrs.

    • Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge for all participants and includes healthy snacks available during the event.

    • If your sporting event concludes before 1200 hrs, please remain as spectators and cheer on the other events until noon.

    • As this is a fun, Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered on duty. Alcohol and/or cannabis consumption will not be permitted.

    Tournament Details & Rules

    • The bonspiel will consist of a 3-game round robin. Each draw should last no longer than 1 hour.

    • Brooms and sliders are available at the facility for members who require them.

    • Teams will complete score sheets for each game. Winners will be determined based on:

      1. Most ends won

      2. Points for

      3. Points against

    • If there is still a tie after these criteria have been applied, a coin toss will be used to determine the winner between the tied teams.

    Questions?

    📧 Sgt BeaudinJoey.Beaudin@forces.gc.ca
    📞 Ext. 690-3791

  • Hockey Co-Ed Tournament

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    Co-Ed Hockey Tournament – CAF Sports Day

    **Please note: Due to safety considerations, the Hockey Tournament is open to military members only.***

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Get ready to hit the ice! The Co-Ed Hockey Tournament is part of this year’s CAF Sports Day, and we want you and your team to lace up and join in.

    How to Register

    • Team captains or individual participants must register online at CAF Sports Day no later than October 12, 2026, or until the tournament reaches capacity—whichever comes first.

    • Once you register, you’ll receive an automatic reply with the team roster file attached or click this link.  [Hockey Team Roster File]

    • Team captains must submit their team roster to Event OPI, Kevin Kiely at Kevin.Kiely@forces.gc.ca by October 12.
    • The team captain must be listed first, followed by each player’s name, rank, unit, and local. All participants must be listed on the roster to compete.

    Event Details

    • Opening Ceremonies take place at 0750 hrs in the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena. All participants must attend.

    • Dress in appropriate sports attire. Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey or dress of the day (mixing military and civilian dress is not authorized).

    • Games will start at 0830 hrs and conclude no later than 1200 hrs.

    • The event is free of charge thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, and includes healthy snacks. 

    • If your game ends before 1200 hrs, please stay and cheer on the other teams until noon.

    • As this is a Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered on duty. Alcohol and cannabis are not permitted.

    Tournament Rules & Format

    • The tournament is co-ed, with a minimum of 6 players per team (5 skaters + 1 goalie). There is no maximum roster size.

    • Registration isfirst come, first served, limited to one team per unit and a maximum of 4 teams. Floaters are welcome and will be placed accordingly.

    • Tournament format will be based on the number of registered teams.

    • Rules will follow CHA standards, with the following exceptions:

      • Any minor or major penalties will result in player expulsion from the tournament, with possible suspensions carrying into 4 Wing Intersection League or Base Team hockey.

      • The first team listed on the schedule will change jerseys if required (exceptions may be considered).

      • Extra jerseys may be signed out for the duration of the tournament. Please contact Kevin Kiely in advance if your team requires this, perferably by email.

      • All penalties will result in a penalty shot. 

    • The first game will begin immediately following the Opening Ceremonies and warm-up, starting at 0830 hrs.

    Questions?
    📧 Kevin.Kiely@forces.gc.ca

     

  • Themed Spin Class

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    Themed Spin Classes – CAF Sports Day

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Hop on a bike and ride to the beat with our Themed Spin Classes, part of this year’s CAF Sports Day!

    How to Register

    • Individual participants must register online at CAF Sports Day no later than October 15, 2026, or until classes reach capacity (whichever comes first).

    • Once you register, the event OPI, Brooklyn MacDonald, will confirm your spot via email.

    • Participation is capped at 25 riders per class. Please indicate which class(es) you’d like to attend when registering.

    • Civilians are welcome, but must also complete a CSEP Get Active Health Screening Questionnaire before participating.

    Event Details

    • All participants must attend the Opening Ceremonies at 0750 hrs in the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena.

    • Dress in appropriate sports attire. Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day (no mixing of military and civilian dress).

    • Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge and includes healthy snacks.  

    • If your class ends before 1200 hrs, please stay to cheer on other events until noon.

    • As this is a Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered on duty. Alcohol and cannabis are not permitted.

    Spin Class Schedule

    • 0830–0915 hrs –Rock n Ride (top rock hits)  

    • 0945–1030 hrsTrack to the Future (Ride from the 70’s to 2026)

    • 1100–1145 hrsIt’s not a Phase Mom (emo/pop/punk/alternative rock)

    Questions?
    📧 brooklyn.macdonald@forces.gc.ca
     

  • Volleyball Tournament

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    Volleyball Tournament – CAF Sports Day

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Join us for the Volleyball Tournament at CAF Sports Day – a co-ed event where everyone can get in on the action.

    How to Register

    • Team captains or individual participants must register online at CAF Sports Day no later than October 12, 2026, or until capacity is reached (whichever comes first).

    • Team captains must also submit their team roster to Event OPI Tessa May at Tessa.May@forces.gc.ca by October 12, 2026.

    • Rosters must include: team captain listed first, each player’s name, rank, unit, local, and a team name.

    Event Details

    • All participants must attend the Opening Ceremonies at 0750 hrs in the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena.

    • Tournament runs from 0830–1300 hrs in the main gymnasium.

    • Dress in appropriate sports attire. Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day (no mixing of military and civilian dress).

    • Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge and includes healthy snacks.

    • If the tournament finishes before 1200 hrs, participants are asked to stay and support other events until noon.

    • As this is a Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered on duty. Alcohol and cannabis are not permitted.

    • Civilians must complete a CSEP Get Active Health Screening Questionnaire before participating.

    Tournament Rules

    • Games will be played 6v6, with a minimum of 6 players per team (no maximum).

    • Format will be round robin with playoffs to determine winners.

    • Tournament is co-ed – sign up as a team or as a floater. Floaters will be randomly placed on teams.

    • Registration is first-come, first-served; however, each unit is guaranteed at least one team entry before extra team spots are granted.

    • a schedule of teams and timings will be sent out via email to the team captains NLT 1200 hrs on Wednesday October 14 2026

    Questions?
    📧 Tessa.May@forces.gc.ca
    📞 690-4113

  • Disc Golf Event

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    Disc Golf – CAF Sports Day

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Grab your discs (or frisbees!) and head out for a fun and friendly round of Disc Golf at CAF Sports Day.

    How to Register

    • Team captains or individual participants must register online at CAF Sports Day no later than October 12, 2026, or until the event reaches capacity (whichever comes first).

    • Team captains must also submit their team roster to Event OPI Cpl Alex Bourdages at alex.bourdages@forces.gc.ca by October 12, 2026.

    • Rosters must include: team captain listed first, each player’s name, rank, unit, local, and a team name
       

    Event Details

    • All participants must attend the Opening Ceremonies at 0750 hrs in the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena.

    • Tournament runs from 0830–1300 hrs, with a meeting point at the blue gazebo located at the disc golf course for final instructions.

    • Dress in appropriate sports attire. Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day (no mixing of military and civilian dress).

    • Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge and includes healthy snacks.

    • If the tournament finishes before 1200 hrs, participants are asked to stay and support other events until noon.

    • As this is a Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered on duty . Alcohol and cannabis are not permitted.

    Event Rules

    • Discs will be available at the course, but supplies are limited—participants are encouraged to bring their own (regular frisbees are also allowed).

    • Groups must have a minimum of 4 players and a maximum of 7 players. Floaters are welcome and will be placed into groups.

    • Format (tee time vs. shotgun start) will depend on the number of participants. Teams will be notified the day before if tee times are assigned.

    • The event is co-ed – everyone is welcome to join!

    • Location: Disc Golf Course at the 4 Wing Campground, across from Martineau.
    • Civilians must complete a CSEP Get Active Health Screening Questionnaire before participating.

    Questions?
    📧 alex.bourdages@forces.gc.ca
    📞 690-8616


    Please see below photo for parking info at the disc golf course.


     
  • Unit Wellness Walk

    Unit Wellness Walk – CAF Sports Day

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Take part in the Unit Wellness Walk, a chance to get moving, connect with your team, and enjoy the outdoors as part of CAF Sports Day.

    How to Register

    Event Details

    • All participants must attend the Opening Ceremonies at 0750 hrs in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena.

    • Walks may take place anytime between 0800–1100 hrs. All routes must be completed by 1200 hrs.
    • Units are required to choose from two designated walking routes (see Appendix 1 in the Joining Instructions).

    • Units will appoint a Team Captain to organize and communicate details such as route selection, timing, dress, safety, and registration.

    • Civilians are welcome but must complete the CSEP Get Active Health Screening Questionnaire prior to participating.

    • Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge and includes healthy snacks.

    • Participants are to wear appropriate sports attire. Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day (no mixing of military and civilian attire).

    • As this is a Wing-wide Sports Day, participants are considered on duty. Alcohol and cannabis are not permitted.
       

    The following outlines the logistical details/requirements for Unit participation in this event:

    Step 1 – Select a Route. Units are to select one of the designated routes for their walk. Their walk is to be conducted at a time of their choosing between 0830-1100hrs. Routes must be completed no later than 1200hrs.

    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:

    • 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

    • Team captain is to fill out the form linked above to participate in the event. Include the following information:

    • Completed Team Roster – upload to the Team Registration Form or email to Cynthia Melnick at Melnick.cynthia@cfmws.com

    • Route Selected.

    • Designated final walker (sweep)

    • Intended time of departure

    • Completed “Get Active Questionnaire” for civilian participants

    Questions?
    📧 melnick.cynthia@cfmws.com
    📞 690-7807

  • Yoga Sessions

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    Yoga Event – CAF Sports Day

    📅 Friday, October 16, 2026

    Find your balance, breathe deeply, and recharge with the Yoga Event, part of CAF Sports Day. This event offers multiple class options for all fitness levels—whether you want to energize your morning with flow or sink into deep relaxation with yin.

    How to Register

    • Individual participants must register online at CAF Sports Day no later than October 15, 2026, or until classes reach capacity (whichever comes first).

    • When registering, please select your preferred class time(s).
    • Each class is capped at 50 participants.
    • Civilians are welcome but must complete the Get Active Questionnaire prior to participating.

    Event Details

    • All participants must attend the Opening Ceremonies at 0750 hrs in the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre Blue Arena.

    • Thanks to our sponsor, Canadian Natural, this event is free of charge and includes healthy snacks.

    • Participants are to wear appropriate sports attire and are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Yoga mats will be provided, but you may bring your own mat or props if preferred.

    • Spectators may wear civilian attire with a jersey, or dress of the day (no mixing of military and civilian attire).

    • As this is a Wing-wide Sports Day, all participants are considered on duty. Alcohol and cannabis use is not permitted.

    Class Schedule
    🧘‍♀️ 0830–0915 hrs – Vinyasa Flow 
    An energetic yoga practice that builds strength, balance, and core stability while improving flexibility.

    🧘 0945–1030 hrs – Yin Yoga
    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.

    🧘 1100–1145 hrs – Yin Yoga

    Questions?
    📧 Jacklyn Wassell  jacklyn.wassell@forces.gc.ca
    📞 690-8186