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NCR Paddling Clinic

Soldier On will be hosting a paddling clinic at the Ottawa River Canoe Club (ORCC) on the 14th August from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ill/injured serving or retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces will partake in three hours of instruction from instructors from the ORCC on paddling skills for both kayaks and Stand-Up-Paddleboards (SUP). This event is open to anyone in the National Capital Regional geographical area.

This activity will bring together both serving and retired ill/injured CAF members, allowing participants to connect through peer support and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Ottawa River Canoe Club will partner with Soldier On to offer a paddling clinic for beginners or those wishing to improve their paddling skills. The clinic will take place outdoors at the Ottawa River Canoe Club (ORCC) site in West-End Ottawa (Kanata/Dunrobin) with certified instructors. Following the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to paddle efficiently in a recreational kayak and SUP along lake shores in fair weather.
  • A total of 12 selected participants will take part in a paddling clinic at the ORCC.
  • The ORCC will provide instruction on SUP and kayaking equipment, the different types of SUP's, first time boarding skills, basic paddling strokes and pivot turns.
  • Assistance and instruction throughout the event will be provided courtesy of the ORCC.
  • Instruction will be held outdoors and the SDP will provide all required equipment including PFDs.
  • All participants and staffs will wear PFD near and on water.
The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 12.

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the National Capital Region who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Due to the fact that the event is in the NCR Geographical area, travel assistance will not be provided.

Serving Members
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.

Mental & Physical Requirements
  • Participants must be able to tolerate three hours of moderate paced activities throughout the session.
  • These sessions will require a variety of physical movements and be held outdoors, therefore participants need to dress appropriately.
  • Should there be unfavourable weather conditions for participants and instructors travel, Soldier On will endeavour to reschedule sessions.
  • Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
Nomination Forms must be received by Soldier On no later than the 6th of August, 2021.
Express your interest here.


COVID-19
Soldier On events are planned in accordance with municipal, provincial, territorial and federal public health measures (PHM) and regulations as well as the Canadian Armed Forces health policy and guidelines. The health and safety of Soldier On participants and staff, PSP staff, and CAF TG personnel are paramount. While specific safety precautions for each event will depend on the scope, scale and location of the event, the utmost care will be undertaken to ensure the risk associated with the spread of COVID-19 is very low.

Specific precautions, rules, regulations and observances will be communicated to selected participants for this specific camp in due course, but all applicants must be prepared to:

  • Be familiar with, and adhere to current PHM regulations and guidance;
  • Complete the respective provincial / territorial or federal government COVID-19 self-assessment tool before attending the event;
  • Refrain from participating in a Soldier On event if they have tested positive for COVID-19, have come in contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 and/or are experiencing symptoms of the virus;
  • Practice physical distancing during activity, including the use of non-medical mask when appropriate;
  • Follow all safety precautions provided by Soldier On and its sport service providers;
  • Adhere to a stringent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and perform rigorous hand hygiene;
  • Inform Soldier On immediately if you are not feeling well.

Soldier On, during the conduct of this activity, shall:

  • Ensure that the event is conducted following the current PHM regulations and guidelines of the location in question;
  • Ensure that all staff and participants are using PPE properly and following necessary protocols;
  • Soldier On will cease the event if participants do not respect any of the health and safety protocols that are in place;
  • Ensure PPE, hand sanitizer and disinfectant supplies are available and are being used;
  • Continue to monitor the further provincial lifting of or changes in restrictions which may affect their operations;
  • Track physical interactions (time/date/attendees/location) on physical activity log.

Confirmation details
The event OPI will confirm in writing with the participants selected for this activity. A joining instruction will be issued prior to event; ensuring applicants are authorized to participate IAW applicable policies & eligibility criteria.

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