Curling Day in Nova Scotia:

LEARN TO WALK ON ICE! For 1st Time Curlers 

No experience or membership required! Come to play or come to watch for FREE! 

November 7th, 2026 | 1300-1430 hrs  |  6441 Hawk Terrace, Halifax NS

Know Before You Go 

Learn to Walk on Ice is for ages 12+ (helmet required for U-12). Please bring clean sneakers, warm comfortable clothing, and protective headwear if you feel it is necessary. All other equipment is available at the club. 

Is this for me? 

CFB Halifax Curling Club warmly invites you to Learn to Walk on Ice. In partnership with NS Curling’s - Curling Day in Nova Scotia. 

Whether you’re looking to try curling for the first time or want to enjoy a fun experience with family and friends, this is your chance to hit the ice and give it a go. The club will be open to youth & adults to experience a Walk on Ice Learn to Curl session. 

Cfbhfxcurling@eastlink.ca   |   902-455-1444 

Click here to register

Friday Night Drop-In Curling

Drop-in at 1900hrs for a 1930hrs 6-end game

• $15 per guest curler, $5 per curling member/CAF/DND member, free for full curling members.
• Check in at the bar on arrival and Beth will assign you to a team!
• A fun curling experience for all abilities, with no weekly commitment. Curl when you can!

Friday nights start on 16 October, and the first three weeks have a Learn 2 Curl session included for those that want a refresher or just starting out.

Want to make sure you're playing before you show up? Email cfbhfxcurling@eastlink.ca before 4 pm to confirm your attendance at that drop-in session

CFB Halifax Basketball Team

Open Tryouts

Location: Fleet Fitness and Sports Center

• Wed, Oct 28: 1530 - 1730
• Fri, Oct 30: 1530 - 1730
• Wed, Nov 4: 1530 - 1730
• Fri, Nov 6: 1530 - 1730

Interested players please contact: Kevin.Miller3@forces.gc.ca  |  902-427-3852

Must be a CAF military member.

PSP Hockey 101

Build your skills, find your stride, and get in the game!

Members from 12 Wing Shearwater and PSP will host a beginner hockey skills session for all CAF members every Monday at 10:00 until December 14th. The instruction will include skating and puck handling skills for members with little to no hockey experience. All participants must wear full hockey equipment, including a helmet with a full cage.

For more information, please contact: Joshua.MacLeod@forces.gc.ca

22nd Annual Mooseheads DND Appreciation Night

Saturday, November 14  |  7PM Scotiabank Centre

• Lower Bowl: $25 each (Regular $30)

• Upper Bowl: $12 each (Regular $26)

Get your upper bowl tickets without fees at the following locations (Monday - Friday 0900-1500 hrs):

• Corporate Sponsorship Office, CFB Halifax, Building 290, Room 130: 902-721-7805
• Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre: 902-721-0133
• Shearwater Fitness, Sports and Recreation Centre: 902-720-1071

Click here to purchase tickets online (Link cannot be viewed on secure networks)

For more information, please contact (902) 721-7805

CFB HALIFAX NDWCC TRAVEL PARTY

Win a $5,000 Air Canada Vacations Travel Card

• Price: $25 (Includes food, complimentary beverage & souvenir gift)
• Wednesday, 25 November 2026
• 1900–2300 HRS | Juno Tower

50 ADDITIONAL PRIZES TO BE WON!

TICKETS AVAILABLE! For details, please contact:

1. AMANDA WHITE  |  S-90, F1, Rm 130  |  902-721-7805 | Amanda.White2@forces.gc.ca
2. LCDR AARON O’CONNOR  |  S-90, F3  |  902-721-5850 | Aaron.O’Connor@forces.gc.ca 

SHEARWATER BASE BASKETBALL TEAM PRACTICE

MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS  |  1500-1700 HRS  |  SHEARWATER GYM

Please contact: Christopher.Worthen@forces.gc.ca with any questions or inquiries.

Intersection Curling

1. Intersection curling will run again on Tuesdays from 1230-1430, starting 6-Oct.
2. Fall draw, because of limited number of weeks, will be scrimmage with no set teams.
   1. Please canvas around your workplace to see if there are other people interested in curling.
   2. Send to isaac.habib@forces.gc.ca the fol NLT 5-Oct:

1. Name
2. Preferred email
3. Unit
4. Preferred position (this could also be “back end” or “front end”)
5. Number of years curled.

3. MEGA tournament will run 16-20 Nov. Please submit your teams to isaac.habib@forces.gc.ca or check with him to see who your unit falls under to join a team.
4. Curling Playdowns is scheduled for the week of 23-Nov to determine HFX Regional teams. For more info, please reach out to isaac.habib@forces.gc.ca

Young and Senior Men’s Hockey

All interested Senior and Young Guys Hockey players are to contact Robert Sanford (Robert.sanford@forces.gc.ca) and Curtis Chambers (Curtis.Chambers@forces.gc.ca)

Any other questions or concerns you can also reach out to Sports Coordinator : isaac.habib@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: Kendra.Martin@forces.gc.ca

Join the CFB Halifax Formation Women’s Volleyball Team

From Sept 2026 – April 2027

Members from both CFB Halifax and Shearwater are invited.

Practice: Tuesday and Thursday 1600 – 1800

Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre

If you are interested in coaching or playing, please contact Capt Laura Fitzpatrick: laura.fitzpatrick@forces.gc.ca

HEALTH EXPO: SAVE THE DATE! 

27 October 2026

My Health, Our Strength 

S120, STADACONA  |  1000-1500 HOURS

Click here for more information!

2026/27 Curling Registration

• Monday/Wednesday Day League
• Weeknight Leagues
• Saturday Morning Juniors ($165 for the entire season, plus a $10 discount for CAF & DND!)
• U11 0900-1030
• U18 1030-1200
• 1200-1300 Junior Practice

CAF and DND Discounts

Book your Unit Curling Day!

Season starts in early October, runs from October-Mid April.

Visit cfbhalifaxcurling.com

Recreational Pickleball

Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre

October 4 - December 23

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

• $25 +tax for military members, regular force, reserve force, veterans
• $50 +tax for DND, RCMP, Coast Guard
• $80 +tax for civilians

*Military members get priority for spots.

All equipment provided.

Ages 16+ 

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

MEGA/Wing Cup Sport events coming up this fall that you don’t want to miss! 

• Shearwater members contact: Mary.Thompson@forces.gc.ca 
• Halifax members contact: Isaac.Habib@forces.gc.ca

Contact your unit Sports rep to get involved. Don’t have a unit rep? Nominate someone or volunteer!  

Responsibilities of Sports Rep are as follows: 

Unit Sports Representative – The Unit Sports Representative shall liaise with their Unit to:

1. Disseminate tournament and game rules, regulations and references as adopted by the committee, and
2. Determine their Unit/Section's capabilities of entering a competition and carrying out the schedule of play as published.

 The Unit Sports Representative shall also:

1. Represent their Unit/Section's at all regular and other committee meetings;
2. Present to the Sports Coord in writing, any recommendations for amendments or additions to the constitution; and
3. Submit a list of specific sports reps for each sport to the Sports Coordinator, including their phone numbers/emails.

JOIN THE CFB HALIFAX HOCKEY LEAGUE AT SHEARWATER ARENA 

FROM SEPT 2026 - MARCH 2027

Choose from our COMPETITIVE Division, INTERMEDIATE Division and RECREATIONAL Division

Register for our virtual info meeting on August 25, 2026 - 7PM-8PM

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

Have you checked out our Health Promotion 

Fall/Winter 2026 Schedule yet?

Click here to register!

HERO GRAPPLING PROGRAM

We train to develop skills, mindset, and character required to protect ourselves, our teammates, and those who depend on us.

Click here to check out all the details about our program!

For more information, please contact: atlas.delmar@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.

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!

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:

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

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

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

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