PSP Weekly Update

Want to learn about all of the exciting events and programs PSP has on the go right now? Check back here each week for all of the latest PSP updates and information.

SAVE THE DATE! DND Snow Festival

February 16th, 2026

Come join us for a day of family fun in Shearwater on February 16th. Stay tuned for a full schedule of events.

CAF SOCIAL LEAGUE - 4th Annual Martock Ski Trip

February 7th

Bus will depart from Tribute Tower at 0745 hrs.

Bus will return to Tribute Tower no later than 1530 hrs.

$35.00 tax included

Military members, regular force, reserve force, veterans

$55.00 tax included

DND, RCMP, Coast Guard

$65.00 tax included

Civilians—must be accompanied by a military member. Military members get priority for spots. Bus is for military members only.

If you are driving yourself, please meet at the main lodge at 0850 hrs.

Lift Ticket & Equipment Rental Included.

Optional instruction session available!

Pack a lunch or bring money to purchase lunch at the ski hill.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://bkk.cfmws.com/halifaxpub/courses/index.asp

Please contact HalifaxRecreation@cfmws.com for more information or if you need help registering.

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:

06 Mar 26 (nomination deadline: 30 Jan 26)
29 May 26 (nomination deadline: 24 Apr 26)
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:

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You must complete about 3 hours of DLN modules and an exam prior to the scheduled workshop.

Contact your local Fitness Coordinator at Briana.Plante@forces.gc.ca to register.

CFB HALIFAX MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

The team will be practicing/scrimmaging Monday nights at Shearwater Gym | 7pm-845pm.

Please reach out to Capt Gaudet for more information: Samuel.Gaudet@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: annelies.beumer@forces.gc.ca

Shearwater Base Basketball Team Practice

Join us on Monday & Wednesdays from 1500-1700 hrs at the Shearwater Gym starting 22 September, 2025.

For more information contact christopher.worthen@forces.gc.ca

MEGA/Wing Cup 2025

Floor Hockey | MEGA/Wing Cup | 13-17 April 2026
Pickleball | MEGA/Wing Cup | 29-30 April 2026

*Dates above are subject to change.

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:

Open Skate for CAF Members!

There will be a CAF members only adult skate at the Shearwater Arena on Wednesdays from 1400-1500.

Skates and CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all members on the ice. Shearwater arena does not have skates or helmets for sign out. Pucks and sticks will not be permitted.

This has been added to allow members an opportunity to get on the ice without having to participate in any individual ice sport. If you are uncomfortable on the ice and feel that you would benefit from some instruction, please email Jamie.mercer@forces.gc.ca in advance, and he would be happy to provide basic on ice skating instruction.

Stadacona Fitness and Sport Centre Recreational Pickleball

Jan 7, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026

Wednesdays 5PM-8PM | Sundays 9AM-12PM

$20+tax for military members, regular force, reserve force, veterans
$45+tax for DND, RCMP, Coast Guard
$70+tax for civilians

All equipment provided!

Get in the Game, Meet New People, and Have a Ball!

Registration required - for more information or assistance with registration please contact HalifaxRecreation@cfmws.com

Shearwater Men’s Base Team Volleyball

MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS | 1300-1500 HRS | Starting November 10, 2025

Please Contact: Justin.Kirke@forces.gc.ca

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

Women’s Volleyball Shearwater and Halifax

Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 1600-1800 HRS

Where: Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre

Currently seeking a coach.

If you are interested please contact Capt Laura Fitzpatrick at

Laura.fitzpatrick@forces.gc.ca

CFB Halifax Basketball

Missed the tryouts but interested in playing? Contact Coach Kevin.Miller3@forces.gc.ca or call 902-427-3852

Open Shinny for CAF Members!

There will be CAF members only ice hockey “shinny” at the Shearwater Arena on Wednesdays from 1500-1600.

This time was selected to allow members who are otherwise unavailable during earlier working hours a time to get out for a friendly game of hockey. Full hockey equipment with neck guard and full-face mask is mandatory. This is a drop in and play ice time and all CAF members of all skill levels are welcome.

If you have an upcoming PSP event or activity that you would like to submit to the PSP Weekly Update for consideration, please email: shellnutt.meghan@cfmws.com