Intro to Archery-Thunder Bay, ON
The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Introduction to Archery event to be conducted on November 20/21, 2023 in NW Ontario is now open.
The application deadline is 1600 hrs on October 20th, 2023.
AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT:
Soldier On, in collaboration with Lakehead Archers, is hosting the
“Introduction to Archery” event in Rosslyn, NW Ontario. This will be a two-day event held on
Monday, 20 Nov & Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023. Participants will be introduced to the traditional recurve bow and the compound bow.
The number of Soldier On participants is limited to
four (4).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
from the Thunder Bay, NW ON 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.
Selected
Serving members will require the approval of their Chain of Command to participate.
Participants must be able to tolerate
two (2) hours of moderate paced activities and
must be able to draw the string on a bow at shoulder height without issue or being in violation of their MELs. 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.
DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Monday, November 20, 2023
1815-1830 hrs: Participants arrive at Lakehead Archers, Welcome address and Photo
1830-2030 hrs: Conduct event - Introduction to Archery - Recurve Bow
2030 hrs: Depart
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
1815-1830 hrs: Participants arrive at Lakehead Archers
1830-2030 hrs: Conduct event - Introduction to Archery - Compound Bow
2030 hrs: Depart
TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Participants are advised that meals and transportation will
not be provided by Soldier On for this 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.
Mental & Physical Requirements:
Participants must be able to tolerate
two (2) hours of moderate paced activities for two evenings in a row and
must be able to draw the string on a bow at shoulder height without issue or being in violation of their MELs. Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the training sessions.
Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
ALL MEMBERS
Deadline for Nomination Forms
Must be received by Soldier On NLT 20 Oct 2023
Click on the Application Form link to express your interest
SERVING MEMBERS ONLY
In order to be considered for selection, all serving members must also complete and submit a chain of command authorization form by the application deadline.
Authorization Form
Communicable Disease Prevention:
Soldier On, PSP and CAF TG aim to provide a safe environment for all participants and staff. To ensure everyone’s safety, applicants understand that they should aim to adopt personal practices focused on communicable disease prevention such as health awareness, staying home when sick and regular hand cleaning to help prevent the spread.