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19 Wing Comox Fitness

19 Wing Fitness and Sports instructors are here to help you achieve your fitness goals. Join us for noon hour classes, personal one-on-one training (military only), or unit PT sessions to jump start your fitness journey today!

FORCE Evaluations

Need assistance in preparing for your next force evaluation?

Join PSP weekly in the gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1430-1530 for FORCE FOUNDATIONS classes! Designed to improve strength and endurance, these sessions are great for individuals returning from an injury or those who are looking for additional guidance to excel. Actively serving military can drop in on this circuit style, high intensity class focused on test components to prepare for their next FORCE Evaluation.

No pre-registration required!

FORCE Test Booking

Please contact your Unit FORCE Coordinator to book your FORCE Test.

Need to cancel your FORCE Test? 

Email any of our Fitness and Sports Instructors or the Fitness Coordinator.

For more information about FORCE Evaluations please check out the national program information here. 
Click here for national information on military fitness testing and fitness training



Fitness Management

  • Adam Commandeur

    Adam Commandeur

    Fitness Coordinator View Bio
    Adam Commandeur

    Adam Commandeur

    Fitness Coordinator

    MBA - Leadership
    Bachelor of Science - Physical Education


    Email
    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-6946

    Adam is a Comox Valley local and enjoys long runs on roads, trails, or mountains. Adam holds a Masters in Business Administration along with his Bachelor’s degree in Science & Physical Education with a concentration in Outdoor Recreation, and has coaching experience at a University level. When he isn’t training, Adam gets involved in sports, races, and enjoys the island life with family, friends, and his dog Maple.

  • Adrienne Lema

    Adrienne Lema

    Reconditioning Specialist View Bio
    Adrienne Lema

    Adrienne Lema

    Reconditioning Specialist

    Bachelor of Kinesiology
    CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer, High Performance Specialist
    200hr Registered Yoga Teacher
    Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialist


    Email
    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-6990

    Adrienne is the Reconditioning Specialist for 19 Wing Comox. She has worked with PSP since 2016 and joined the Comox team in 2020, coming from CFB Edmonton.

    As a CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist with a High-Performance Specialization and 200hr Yoga Teacher Certification, Adrienne enjoys working with people to help them feel their best. More recently, she has completed training in Pre & Postnatal fitness and Meditation/Mindfulness. Adrienne has years of experience helping people to learn to swim or refine their aquatic skills towards occupational goals. No matter if training is in the gym, on a yoga mat or in the pool, she is down to help you with your goals!

    In her spare time, Adrienne loves to explore the island, crochet, travel and spend time on her yoga mat.

Fitness and Sports Instructors

  • Blair Grinde

    Blair Grinde

    Fitness & Sport Instructor View Bio
    Blair Grinde

    Blair Grinde

    Fitness & Sport Instructor

    Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
    CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer

    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-7158

    Meet Blair! He is the longest standing member of the FSI team at 19 Wing. You will find him helping people perfect their Olympic lifting form and to get the most out of functional exercises. Blair has a Kinesiology degree and is a CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. To learn to lift, elevate your training, or kick up the intensity, Blair’s attention to detail will set you up for success. Blair spends his free time skiing, trail running, and biking, or on the ice for some hockey.
  • Rowen Grimshaw

    Rowen Grimshaw

    Fitness & Sport Instructor View Bio
    Rowen Grimshaw

    Rowen Grimshaw

    Fitness & Sport Instructor
    Bachelor of Kinesiology, Sport Performance
    CSEP - Clinical Exercise Physiologist


    Email
    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-7015

    Rowen is the newest member of our Fitness & Sports Instructor team. She holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with a major in Sport Performance, and is also a CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Rowen comes from an athletic background, having experience both as an athlete and a coach for several sports. She enjoys working with people to train towards better fitness, whether that includes sports and competition, a new occupational fitness goal, or general health and wellness. In her free time, Rowen likes to swim, hike, ski and kayak, and is looking forward to exploring the island as much as possible!

Schedules

Please see below for our schedules running from 02 July through 01 September 2024 (Summer) and 03 September through 20 December (Fall). Our facilities are CLOSED on Statutory Holidays unless otherwise indicated. Schedules are subject to change on short notice for military training, practices or events.

  • Pool Schedule
    Summer Pool Schedule (2 July - 1 September 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Lane Swim 7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    5-6pm
    11am-12:30pm  

    3-5pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    5-6pm
    11am-12:30pm  

    3-5pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

     

    12-1pm


    12-1pm

    Open Swim 6-8pm 1-3pm 6-8pm 1-3pm   1-3pm 1-3pm

    U7 Swim
    Must be within arms reach of an adult (19yrs+)

    8:45-9:45am        
     
    Fall Pool Schedule (3 September - 20 December 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Lane Swim 7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    7-8pm


    11am-12:30pm  

    4:30-6pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    7-8pm


    11am-12:30pm  

     
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

     



    3-4pm

    10am-12pm

    3-4pm

    Open Swim 5-7pm 6-7:30pm       1-3pm 1-3pm

    Homeschool Swim
    18 Sept - 20 Nov

        1-2:30pm        
    Swimming Lessons
    18 Sept - 28 Nov
        5:15-7pm     8:30am-12pm  
  • Gymnasium Schedule
    *Times may vary, if the gymnasium is not in use outside of these times it is available for drop-in. Call 250-339-8211 ext 252-8315 for last minute availability.
    *Schedule subject to change on short notice for Military training, practices or events.
    *Children under 13yrs old must be supervised by an adult (19yrs+).
     
    Spring & Summer 2024 Schedule (2 April - 1 September 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Force Evaluations 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am      
    Drop-in Basketball     11:30am-12:30pm        
    Open Gym

     

        6-9pm  

    7-10am

    5-6pm

    7-10am

    5-6pm

    Recreational Volleyball (18yrs+) 17 June - 12 Aug

    6:30-8:30pm            
     
    Fall 2024 Schedule (3 September - 20 December 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Force Evaluations 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am      
    Basketball     11:30am-12:30pm        

    Goaltimate, 18yrs+
    4 Nov - 16 Dec

    7:30-9pm            
    Pickleball
    20 Oct - 22 Dec
                2:30-4:30pm
    Open Gym
    Call ahead for last minute availability!

    1-2:30pm

      1-2:30pm    

    7-9am
    4-6pm

    7-10am
     

  • Fitness Class Schedule
    **Classes led by non-PSP instructors are not free for military or defence team.
    Must be 16yrs+ to attend.
    For more information contact the Customer Service Desk at 250-339-8211 ext 252-8315
     
    Fall Schedule (16 September - 13 December 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
    11:45am-12:45pm
    Noon hour classes are free for Military & Defence Staff
    Combat
    (Gymnasium)
    Spin
    (Gymnasium)
    Yoga
    (MPR)
      *BLT
    (Studio Weight Room)
    2:30-3:30pm
    Military Only
    Force Foundations   Force Foundations    

    4-5pm
    9 Sept - 9 Dec

    **AquaFit
    (Deep or Shallow Water)

      **AquaFit
    (Deep or Shallow Water)
       

    7-8pm
    9 Sept - 9 Dec

    **Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga (MPR)

           
    *BLT - Barbell & Lifting Techniques (multi-level Olympic lifting program)
  • Arena Schedule
    Scheduling for Pre-Season to start on 25 August 2024

    Did you know?
    Users can pay for a facility drop-in by cash, debit or credit card at 19 Wing Fitness & Community Centre. This receipt provides access to BOTH the Fitness Centre and the Arena, valid on the day of purchase only! Receipt must be provided to the Arena as proof of payment for access.
    Military & Defence Team show ID at check-in, Rec Pass Holders produce pass.

    *New This Season* Cash payment can be made at the Arena for drop-in!
    This option does not provide access to the Fitness Centre.


     
    Pre-Season Schedule (25 August - 3 September 2024)
    Date Activity & Time
    Sunday 25 August
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm
     
    Monday 26 August
    Family Hockey 2 - 3:15pm
     
    Friday 30 August


    Sponge Puck 2:15 - 3:15pm
    Silly Skate 3:30-4:30pm
    Dress up in a silly, creative costume!

    Saturday 31 August
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm
    Sponge Puck 1:15 - 2:15pm
     
    Sunday 01 September

    Family Hockey 10:45 - 11:45am
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm

    Tuesday 03 September


    Sponge Puck 2:15-3:15pm

     
    Fall Schedule (3 September - 20 December)
      Tuesday Thursday Friday Sunday
    Defence Team & Rec Pass Skate 10:30am-12pm      
    U7 Skate
    formerly Parent & Tot Skate
      9:30-11am    

    Noon Hour Hockey
    *Defence Team Only

        11:30am-12:30pm  
    Open Skate
    Open to the general public!
          10:45-11:45am













    *Children 12yrs & under must wear a CSA approved helmet
    *Children 4yrs & under must be supervised by an adult (19yrs+).
    *Schedule subject to change on short notice for Military training, practices or events.