Western Canada Multi Sport Camp

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Western Canada Multi Sport camp from 16-20 Nov 26 is now open. The application deadline is 18 Oct 26.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT:  

Soldier On members from the Western Canada region are being invited to gather with their peers to participate in a week of unique sport experiences. For anyone who has ever considered applying for the Soldier On International events such as the Invictus Games and the Warrior Games, this is an opportunity to participate in some of the sports that are offered at these events.

Participants will be joined by instructors/players from the local steel wheels wheelchair rugby association,  A certified instructor from the Pickleball Centre, Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society, volunteers from Para Hockey Alberta and former medalists from the Alberta Curling society will be assisting throughout the week. During the event, participants will be able to discover and develop their skills in wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, adaptive curling, adaptive Pickleball and Sledge Hockey.

This camp is open to Soldier On members with and without physical limitations or barriers. Soldier On members without physical limitations are encouraged to apply in order to field enough spots for two teams.  Sports Providers will bring all required equipment for participants of all abilities. Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of multiple sports providers.

If selected to attend the event, you will be expected to participate in all sports to the best of your ability. 

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 16.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from B.C, AB, Northern Canada (Yellowknife/Whitehorse), SK and MB 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 November (Travel Day for participants living outside the Edmonton geographical area)

17 November wheelchair rugby at the 3 CDSB upper gym
0915-1115 hrs - Skills and Drills;  1300-1500 hrs – Game.  1800-2000 hrs - Adaptive Curling (Spruce Grove)

18 November Wheelchair Basketball and Adaptive Curling at the 3 CDSB field house/EGMGCC
0915-1315 hrs – Skills and Drills; (WCB) 1315-1515 hrs – Game. (WCB) 18:00-20:00 hrs - Adaptive Pickleball.  (West Edm)

19 November Sledge Hockey at the Twin Rinks
0900-1100 Skills and Drills 1315-15:15 game
18:00 hrs - Wrap up supper catered.

20 November (Travel Day for living outside the Edmonton geographical area)

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Travel assistance will be provided and coordinated by the Soldier On Regional Coordinator in conjunction with Soldier On Operations for members living outside of the Edmonton, AB geographical area. The most economical means of transportation to and from events will be prioritized and discussed with members via the event OPI or delegate.  DND vans will transport participants living outside of the Edmonton geographical area to the venues.