Learn To Golf Oakfield
Soldier On will be hosting a learn to golf for members new to golf at Oakfield Golf & Country Club (6055 Highway #2, Oakfield, Nova Scotia, Canada B2T 1C6) on 1st of September 2022.
Up to 9 ill/injured serving and retired CAF members will have the opportunity to learn how to golf and with the new skills they can use Golf as part of their active for life regime. Members can sign up to get some time with the PGA Pro Golfers for instruction then finish the afternoon with 9 holes of golf with a team of 3 and a Pro on each team.
The intent of the event is to learn the basics about golf. The skills we will focus on will be how to hold a club, proper foot placement, working on the swing, putting and selecting the appropriate club. This session will also teach how to adapt your technique in the event of an injury old or new. This will be absolute basics in a safe and fun environment.
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.
Using the newly learn skills of golf as part of their recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration. The participants will receive expert instruction on golf techniques and the game.
We can rent you equipment for the day, but we encourage you to use your own if you own clubs.
This day will start with a quick clinic with 1 hour instruction after that member’s will defied into groups of three to play 9 holes of golf.
Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Oakfield Golf & Country Club.
www.oakfield.ca
The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 9 with 3 players per team. Masks will be required where social distancing cannot take place.
Minimum eligibility criteria:
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
Within two hours’ drive from the Golf course in Enfield, NS 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.
NO travel, accommodation or food (other than what is provided at the event) is approved for this event.
Serving Members:
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.
Mental & Physical Requirements
Participants must be able to tolerate 5 hours of moderate paced activities. Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day.
Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
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.
Conclusion:
The Golf day at Oakfield Golf & Country Club is an event which will encourage ill/injured serving CAF personnel and veterans to develop new skills, engage with others while personally challenging themselves.