Whether you're a seasoned athlete or simply looking to explore a new activity, this event offers a welcoming and supportive space to get active, meet new people, and enjoy a positive experience together. Join us for a day of fun, friendship, and empowerment as we embrace healthy living, build community, and make lasting memories
Event details
- Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Location: NDHQ, Carling Campus
- Time: 08:00–12:30 hrs
All female military personnel and Department of National Defence employees are invited to participate!
This initiative aligns with the CAF Women in Sport Program, which aims to:
- Increase women's participation in a variety of CAF sports
- Promote and support women's sport at all levels
- Challenge stereotypes and foster inclusion and gender equality
Schedule
08:00–09:00
- Volleyball
- Yoga
- Soccer
- Self-Defence
- Functional Fitness Training
09:15–10:15
- Volleyball
- Zumba
- Rugby
- Self-Defence
10:30–11:15
- Sports nutrition guest speaker
Christine Tardif, MSc, RD, CDE
Education, Research and Development Officer – Nutrition, Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS)
Christine Tardif is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Officer with the PSP Human Performance Research & Development team, working with the Women’s Wellness Program at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS). Since joining the program in 2023, she has contributed to the development of evidence-based nutrition resources and education initiatives supporting women across the Canadian Armed Forces, including participants in the Prenatal and Postpartum Physical Fitness Program (PNP3).
Christine holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a Master of Science in Food and Nutrition from the University of Western Ontario. She became a Registered Dietitian in 2015 and completed the International Olympic Committee’s Sport Nutrition Diploma in 2018. Her work focuses on sports nutrition, women’s health, and supporting the nutrition needs of military members across all stages of life and career.
11:30–12:30
- Walk / Group Walk Activity
Registration
Register at PSP.MIL.CA from a DWAN computer.
Looking for more information? Have questions?
Get in touch with our PSP Sports Coordinators at ncr-sports-rcn@forces.gc.ca.
