Baseball Day in Quebec, QC

Soldier On is organizing a Baseball Day in collaboration with the Quebec Capitales on May 28th at 3-9:30 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 lifestyle. This Baseball Day will contribute as a tool to wellness and recovery for the participants.

Participants will engage in a visit of the Canac Stadium, a batting and defense pratices on the baseball field with a team coach. The Capitales organisation is inviting the participants for dinner and to watch the nighttime game in the stands.

*Particpants are to bring their own water bottle and wear sports clothes to play baseball. We recommend bringing extra clothes for the nighttime game.

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of the Quebec Capitales.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to twelve (12).

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from Quebec and Lévis geographical areas (90 minutes by car, South and North shore) 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 but is not required by Soldier On.

Mental & Physical Requirements

• Participants must be able to sustain two hours of light to moderate physical activity followed by dinner and attendance at the evening game.
  • Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
• Participants should be able to perform light lower and upper body movement without being in violation of any MELs.