Redblacks Skills & Drills - Ottawa, ON

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the REDBLACKS SKILLS & DRILLS (06 Oct 2026) is now open. The application deadline is 30 SEPTEMBER 2026.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT: 

Soldier On, in collaboration with the Ottawa Redblacks, will host an Ottawa Redblacks experience which will include an introduction to football, some skills/drills practice alongside Redblacks players and dinner in Ottawa, ON. Regardless of the current skill level, the participants will receive expert coaching through skills and srills. This event will be a one-day event conducted on 06 OCT 2026.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 25.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from WITHIN A 2 HOUR DRIVE OF the NCR (travel costs will NOT be covered for this event), 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. 

Language of Instruction: English

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: *subject to change 

• 06 October 2026
  • 1700hrs: Meet at Gate 1
    • Registration
    • Welcome brief/Introduction
  • 1730hrs - 1900hrs:
    • Warm up
    • Skills & Drills with the Redblacks Players
  • 1900hrs - 1915hrs:
    • Opportunity to change clothes
    • Facility tour
  • 1930hrs: Dinner at nearby restaurant
  • 2100hrs: Wrap up and departure

Participants will receive x2 complementary tickets for the Ottawa Redblacks game on 16 Oct 2026 – all other costs and coordination for attending this game are the responsibility of the participant.

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:

Participants are advised that 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. The following meals will be provided during the event: Dinner at a local restaurant.