Sports, Fitness & Rec
Sports

CAF Sports is more than just a way to stay fit. It develops core military attributes such as teamwork, self-discipline, leadership, esprit de corps, perseverance and resilience. It helps CAF members stay operationally ready.
Approximately 25,000 CAF members participate in CAF Sports each year, and research shows this participation has a very positive impact on their mental health, social well-being and physical health. Research has also shown the availability of local, regional, national and international sports benefits CAF retention.
The CAF Sports program was established in 1958, and it continues to evolve to meet CAF members’ needs. There are many exciting new opportunities as we look to 2025 and beyond and embrace the Way Ahead.
CAF Sports Program Overview
- About CAF Sports
- Sports offered
- Officials, Coaches, Athletic Trainers and Patrons
- How do I get my base involved in CAF Sports
- Sports strategy
- Policies
- University of Ottawa study
- Badminton
- Ball Hockey
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Curling
- Fencing
- Golf
- Grappling
- Men's Hockey
- Women's Hockey
- Senior Hockey
- Powerlifting
- Rugby
- Running
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Slo-Pitch - Men's & Women's
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
- Triathlon
- Men's Volleyball
- Women's Volleyball
Are you an official, a coach, athletic trainer, or patron who wants to work with us? Discover our various programs!
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About CAF Sports
- Sports strategy
- Policies
- University of Ottawa study
-
Sports offered
- Badminton
- Ball Hockey
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Curling
- Fencing
- Golf
- Grappling
- Men's Hockey
- Women's Hockey
- Senior Hockey
- Powerlifting
- Rugby
- Running
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Slo-Pitch - Men's & Women's
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
- Triathlon
- Men's Volleyball
- Women's Volleyball
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Officials, Coaches, Athletic Trainers and Patrons
Are you an official, a coach, athletic trainer, or patron who wants to work with us? Discover our various programs!
-
How do I get my base involved in CAF Sports

Sports Grants
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CAF Sports Awards 2025
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CISM & International Sports
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Women in Sports Grant
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National Championships 2025