Military Dependants can now use our facility FREE! (Valid CF One Card required)
Click here for Fitness Schedule
Amenities:
- Large double gymnasium with a regulation basketball court, two volleyball courts and four badminton courts
- Weight room
- Cardio room
- Spin class room
- Multipurpose room
- Functional fitness room
- Six-lane, 25 meter pool
F.A.Q.
Q - What are the facility’s hours of operation?
A - The Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre is open Monday to Friday, 0600–2100 hrs and on Saturdays and Sundays, 0900–1700 hrs.
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Q - Where can memberships be purchased for the facility?
A - A Gym Activity Pass (GAP) can be purchased at any of our Fitness Sports and Recreation Centres. For complete information and rates, please click here.
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Q - How can Defence Team members sign up to participate n scheduled activities / obtain a membership for the facility?
A - Drop In Fitness Schedule does not require registration. Recreation Programming can be found by visiting https://bkk.cfmws.com/halifaxpub/index.asp
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Q - What items should Defence Team members bring with them to the facility (towels, locks, shampoo/conditioner, water bottle, etc.)?
A - There are male/female locker rooms and one accessible space. Private shower/bathroom/changing stalls are available for use. Members are encouraged to bring all items they require for their workout and getting ready. Lockers rentals are available at an additional cost.
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Q - What items will be provided (pinnies, sports equipment, etc.)?
A - Sports equipment is available to be loaned out from the front desk.
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Q - Can members bring in their own equipment for the open gymnasium area (basketballs, soccer balls, etc.)?
A - Yes, all patrons are permitted to bring their own sports equipment. Can the open court/gymnasium area be reserved? If so, how can Defence Team members reserve the area? Unit PT/Sports can be booked through Craig Hayden at [email protected]. To check daily availability Defence team members can call the Shearwater Gym Front desk at 902-721-1071.
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Q - Where can Defence Team members park when using the facility?
A - Free parking is available at the facility for all patrons.
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Q - Will Defence Team members have to sign-in/sign-out or show DND ID when using the facility?
A - Members will be required to sign in on paper at the front desk and show their DND ID. Membership ID’s will be required once the NPF IT system is installed.
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Contact Us:
For additional information regarding Shearwater Fitness, Sports and Recreation Centre, please call (902) 720-1071
For facility bookings please call (902) 720-1071
For Aquatics programs and MacDonald Beach please call (902) 720-1071
DND members, along with their family and friends, are encouraged to purchase a Gym Activity Pass (GAP) in order to gain full access to all 3 PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation Centers*, as well as Public Swims, Public Skates and Macdonald Beach. Click here for GAP pricing and information.
*Applies ONLY to Shearwater for members without a Military ID. Applies to all 3 facilities for members with a valid Military ID
