Golf Day in Cold Lake, AB
Soldier On, in collaboration with the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club, is hosting the Cold Lake Soldier On Golf Day in Cold Lake, AB on July 28 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 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 event will provide an opportunity for Soldier On participants to learn basic golfing techniques through instruction and coaching.
This is open only to registered Soldier On serving or retired members in the Cold Lake, AB geographical area. There is no cost and assistance is provided in registration and filling out the waiver if requested.
Travel assistance is not provided for this event as it is in the Cold Lake area. Participants will be provided with a group lunch, hosted by the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club.
Instruction and mentoring will be provided by a certified local golf pro and/or a CISM level golfer.
Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of the Club Pro Shop Manager, Michael Ansell and the
Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club.
Golf clubs can be provided as necessary. Please inform the OPI, if required.
The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 16.
Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the Cold Lake geographical 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 six (6) hours of moderate paced activities.
- Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day.
- Participants must be able to swing a golf club without issue or must not be in violation of their MELs.
- Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.