DND Family Days 2026

Ahoy, Mateys! 

Mark your calendars, our annual DND Family Days is on June 12-13. Get ready for two days of swashbuckling fun for the entire family!

From lively entertainment and family-friendly activities to tasty treasures, there’s something for every landlubber and little pirate. 

Click here for more information!

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Family Days Volunteer Call Out

Are you interested in supporting one of the longest running family events at CFB Halifax?

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS for ticket sales, welcoming families, and facilitating activities on 12 and 13 June, 2026. 

For more info and to sign up, check out the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/e0YBKi5ztC

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PSP Halifax Sailing Regatta

J22 sailing regatta (white sail only)

TUESDAY 23 JUNE & WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE, 2026

Competitors meet at 0830 daily. End of each day will be no later than 1530 hrs. (Teams that are available both days will be given priority for registration. Teams that are only available on one of the two days will be accommodated as space permits.)

THIS EVENT IS FREE!

LOCATION: Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | 2372 Purcell’s Cove Rd, Halifax, NS

ELIGIBILITY: This event is open to CAF members with prior sailing/racing experience. (Including Regular Force, Reserve, COATS, and foreign military members stationed in Halifax/Shearwater area.)

EQUIPMENT: Boats and sails are provided by the organizer. Participants are requested to bring their own (Canadian Government approved) PFD, which must be worn throughout the event.

REGISTRATION: Register by emailing Samantha.Jamieson@forces.gc.ca (cc: PSP.Halifax.Sailing@gmail.com)

Register by Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Please include your rank, given name, surname, unit, email address, phone number, and supervisor’s rank/name. There are two options for registration

• Team registration (Preferred option): If possible, please register as a team. A team normally consists of three to four participants. When registering as a team, please provide details for each participant, and clearly indicate who is the skipper.
• Individual Registration: You can also register as an individual, in which case the organizer will attempt to pair you with other athletes to form a team. If registering as an individual, please the following additional information: (i) your weight; (ii) an overview of your previous sailing/racing experience; and (iii) your preferred position for this regatta (e.g. Helm, mainsail trim, foresail trim, or any position).

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CAF Rugby

Are you interested in helping grow rugby within the CAF by joining the CAF Rugby community? 

All skill levels are welcome!

If you would like to be involved in any capacity (whether you want to play, coach or manage), please complete the following form here.

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Recreational Pickleball

Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre

July 5 - September 27

Sundays 9AM - 12PM  |  WEDNESDAYS 4PM - 8PM

• $22 +tax for military members, regular force, reserve force, veterans
• $49 +tax for DND, RCMP, Coast Guard
• $76 +tax for civilians

*Military members get priority for spots.

All equipment provided.

Ages 16+ 

Registration for Preferred Clients (military members/ veterans) opens May 19, 2026 at 0800 hrs and on May 26, 2026 at 0800 hrs for all other categories. 

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

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CAF Social League - Surf Day

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1200 HRS

Navy Bike Ride Halifax

When: June 6

Where: Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre

CFB HALIFAX MEN’S SOCCER

Starting May 25^th

Practices: Monday and Wednesday at Harbour East All Weather Field | 330pm-500pm.

All skill levels welcome: attend, improve, enjoy the game, and compete for one of 18 spots on the regional team.

If interested, complete the intake form CFB Halifax Men's Soccer 2026 – Fill out form 

And reach out to Lt(N) Freeland for more information: Jaidonn.Freeland@forces.gc.ca

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CFB HALIFAX WOMEN’S SOCCER

Starting May 25^th

Practices: Monday and Wednesday at Harbour East All Weather Field | 330pm-500pm.

All skill levels welcome.

If interested, complete the intake form CFB Halifax Women's Soccer 2026 – Fill out form

Please reach out to Lt(N) Kate Costello for more information: Katherine.Costello@forces.gc.ca

Vitality

The new and expanded 2026-27 issue of Vitality is on stands now! It includes your guide to special events, services & so much more!

Click here to check out the online version.

Leaders in Training Program (LIT)

Training weekend: JUNE 20 9:00AM-4:00PM and JUNE 27 9:00AM-4:00PM 

Ages: 13-17 

Location: SHEARWATER FITNESS, SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTRE 

Looking to build confidence, make new friends, and have an unforgettable summer? Join our Leaders in Training (LIT) Program! Youth ages 13–17 will dive into two days of fun, hands‑on leadership training filled with games, challenges, and creative activities before stepping into a real camp setting as volunteer leaders for at least one exciting week. LITs get to play and lead camp games, help run crafts and activities, and become role models for younger campers, all while gaining valuable skills they can use at school, work, and beyond. It’s the perfect blend of leadership development, teamwork, and summer camp fun! 

Registration is FREE: https://bkk.cfmws.com/halifaxpub/courses/index.asp

For help with registration or any questions, please contact HalifaxRecreation@cfmws.com 

PSP Summer Camps

Registration is OPEN!

Click here for more information

Celebrate by the water at Shearwater Yacht Club

Turn any occasion into a waterfront experience!

Shearwater Yacht Club offers a wonderful year-round air-conditioned facility for your formal or casual gatherings such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, Christmas parties, bridal and baby showers. It is also a great setting for workshops, retreats, and small meetings. Bartender service is available for hire as part of the facility rental fee. The setting is in a private location on Halifax Harbour with ample free parking.

Special rates apply for serving military and club members.

Visit SWYC.CA to learn more

For more information on the facilities, rental prices and availability please contact: Patricia Jones, Club Manager: (902) 469-8590 or email: syclub@ns.aliantzinc.ca

JOIN THE CREW

Did you know we have a military yacht club in Shearwater?

At Shearwater Yacht Club, you don’t need to own a boat to be a member. Join as a sailing, racing, crewing or social member and be a part of a welcoming waterfront community!

• Access to club racing & events
• Crewing/Social memberships available
• 4 x 420’s for qualified members
• Year-round social events & celebrations

For more information, please contact: syclub@ns.aliantzinc.ca

FLEET POWERLIFTING COLLECTIVE

Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre

Mondays 1430 - 1530

Wednesdays 1100 - 1200

OPEN TO ALL CAF MEMBERS

Participants should be familiar with basic lifting movements (squat, bench press, deadlift). Powerlifting experience is an asset but not required.

Click here for more information!

Contact syclub@ns.aliantzinc.ca for more information.

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:

• 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 Jocelyn.Crothers@forces.gc.ca to register.

We have updated our Shearwater Pool Hours

Click here to check them out!

1,000 LBS CLUB

A fun, low stress opportunity to test your one rep max squat, bench and deadlift to get your name and total added to the plaque.

How does it work?

Following warmups, lifters will be given three attempts (per lift) to establish their one rep max on the back squat, flat barbell bench press and either the sumo or conventional deadlift. Lifters who achieve over 500lbs or 1000lbs totaled across their three lifts will be eligible. 

Lifters may use: 

belts, weightlifting shoes, knee sleeves and wrist wraps.

Lifters are not permitted to use: 

knee wraps, singleply or multiply powerlifting gear (including briefs), slingshots, or wrist straps. 

Video submissions are not accepted, members must be evaluated in-person at the Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre.

Want to give it a try? Contact Heidi Thibodeau at Heidi.thibodeau@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

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:

• Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre
• Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre
• Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre

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

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