NCR SWIM PROGRAM

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the NCR SWIM PROGRAM on 16, 18, 23, 25 June is now open. The application deadline is 18 May 2025.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT:  
Soldier On will be is offering a 4-session swim program at PSP Uplands - Uplands Military Community Centre Pool on  16, 18, 23, 25 June. This event will be aimed at improving swimming efficiency and aquatic skills through swim propulsion, various strokes, endurance exercises and more. The program is designed for members who know how to swim and are confident in their abilities (must be able to swim 25m without any aid); but want to learn more about technique and different strokes, etc. 

Session 1-3: Freestyle/Front crawl, Back stroke/Back crawl, Breast stroke, Butterfly, Racing Starts & Turns

Session 4: Mini swim-meet

Language of Instruction: English
The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 20.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the NCR Region 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. 

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
16, 18, 23, 25 June - Uplands Military Community Centre Pool, 425 Breadner Blvd
-1350hrs:  Be ready to enter pool and begin programming. (Members can arrive as early as 1330hrs to change and shower in locker room prior to entering the pool deck.)
-1400hrs to 1455hrs:  Instruction and participation. 
- 1500hrs: Shower and depart on own. 

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 1 hour of moderate to heavy paced activity for all sessions.
- Participants must be able to transfer in/out of a pool unassisted.
- Participants must be able to swim 25m without any aid.
- Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.