PSP Weekly Update
SAVE THE DATE! DND Snow Festival
February 16th, 2026
Come join us for a week of family fun events in Shearwater starting on February 16th. Click HERE for a full schedule of events.
CAF SOCIAL LEAGUE - 4th Annual Martock Ski Trip
February 7th
Fitness Facilities Participant of the Month
Fleet Gym’s Participant of the Month for the month of January is Heather Langille! Heather has become a regular at our Strength, Conditioning, and Yoga classes. She has such a positive attitude and always approaches classes with a smile and an eagerness to learn. She gives her 100% in all classes and has been a super positive addition to our morning classes. Congratulations Heather!
Stad Gym’s Participant of the Month for the month of January is LCdr Megan Beaudry! Megan has been a participant in Stad’s Pre & Post Natal classes and has been a consistent participant of lunch time drop-in classes. She always arrives with a great attitude and an amazing work ethic and is an overall joy to have in class. Congratulations Megan!
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:
- 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:
V CV H G O A
4 3 3 2 2 5
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.
We have updated our Shearwater Pool Hours
(from now until March 31st, 2026)
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
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:
- Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre
- Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre
- Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre
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.
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.
