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Stand-up Paddle-boarding at Wasaga Beach, ON

Soldier On will be will be hosting Standup Paddle-boarding at Wasaga Beach, a day of instruction and paddling down the Nottawasaga River on July 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 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.

Participants will learn basic Stand-up Paddle-boarding skills and be guided on a day of paddling down the Nottawasaga River through Wasaga Beach, ON.

Ill/injured members will participate in ground training and instruction as well as the practical application of Stand-up Paddle-boarding on the Nottawasaga River.

All equipment required will be provided at the event.

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Free Spirit Tours.

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 the Wasaga Beach area (Meaford, Collingwood, Borden, Barrie, Newmarket)  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 up to five hours of moderate-paced activities.
    • Due to the nature of this activity, 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.
  • Participants will be required to wear a life jacket at all times while around and on the water.
Transport and Meals
  • Participants are advised that meals and transportation will not be provided by Soldier On with the exception of lunch during the event.
  • Participants will be required to arrange their own travel to and from the event location, travel and meals are not eligible for reimbursement for this event.
  • Participants also acknowledge that there will be no alcohol consumption allowed during the conduct of this event.
Nomination Forms must be received by Soldier On no later than the 10th of June, 2022.
Express your interest here.

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