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Ontree Zipline (Wheelchair Accessible) Obstacle Course in Windsor, NS

Soldier On will be hosting the opportunity for members to challenge them self with high rope courses and ziplines at Ontree in Windsor, NS on the 30th of September from 8:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 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.

*This is a wheelchair-accessible activity.

Learn more about what the local area has to offer and challenging oneself mental and physical ability on these courses with the support of peers and a qualified instructor.

Up to 10 ill/injured serving and retired CAF members will have the opportunity to learn the safety aspects on the top rope and zipline courses then with guidance from an instructor the group will make their way through some of the courses and ziplines.

This day will start with a safety brief and a low-level course that needs to be complete by all to get the clear to progress to the actual course and ziplines. The group will then proceed to challenge themself on different heights and zipline distances as they move through the course as a group. The course is anything from three to 50 feet high and up to 500 feet in length and 80 feet in height.

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Ontree.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 10.

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from within two hours’ drive from the Windsor, NS area 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.

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

Mental & Physical Requirements
  • Participants must be able to tolerate three to four hours of (moderate) paced activities in a row. Participants will be required to be able to physically maneuver through various obstacles.
    • Each course however does indicate the difficulty before starting.
    • Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the activity.
  • A maximum weight restriction is in place of 275 lbs (125kg) per participant as indicated by the SPD.
  • People under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicine that could alter concentration or any other prohibited substances are not authorized to enter the Ontree Fun and Adventure Park.
  • 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 13th of September, 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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