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Introduction to Fly-Fishing in Winnipeg, MB

Soldier On, in collaboration with Manitoba Fly-Fishing Association, will be hosting an Introduction to Fly-Fishing event in Winnipeg, MB. This will be a three-day event held on August 4-6.

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.
  • The event will provide an opportunity for Soldier On participants to learn or improve their fly fishing skills.
  • This is open only to registered Soldier On serving or retired members in the Winnipeg, MB geographical area.
  • There is no cost and assistance is provided in registration and filling out the waiver if requested.
  • Travel assistance and meals are not provided for this event as it is in the Winnipeg geographical area.
  • For Day Three, should group travel not be permitted due to public health measures, travel assistance may be considered.
Instruction and mentoring will be provided by the Manitoba Fly Fishing Association (MFFA).

All fly fishing and fly tying equipment for the event will be provided by the Sport Delivery provider (SDP).

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Marcel Duval from the MFFA.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to five (5).

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the Winnipeg 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.

Serving Members
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.

Mental & Physical Requirements
  • Participants must be able to tolerate up to eight (8) hours of moderate paced activities for three consecutives days.
  • Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for
  • rest throughout the day.
  • This event will require a variety of physical movements and will be held outdoors, therefore participants need to dress appropriately.
  • Should there be unfavourable weather conditions for participants and instructors travel, Soldier On will endeavour to reschedule the event.
  • Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
Nomination Forms must be received by Soldier On no later than the 26th of July, 2021.
Express your interest here.


COVID-19
Soldier On events are planned in accordance with municipal, provincial, territorial and federal public health measures (PHM) and regulations as well as the Canadian Armed Forces health policy and guidelines. The health and safety of Soldier On participants and staff, PSP staff, and CAF TG personnel are paramount. While specific safety precautions for each event will depend on the scope, scale and location of the event, the utmost care will be undertaken to ensure the risk associated with the spread of COVID-19 is very low.

Specific precautions, rules, regulations and observances will be communicated to selected participants for this specific camp in due course, but all applicants must be prepared to:

  • Be familiar with, and adhere to current PHM regulations and guidance;
  • Complete the respective provincial / territorial or federal government COVID-19 self-assessment tool before attending the event;
  • Refrain from participating in a Soldier On event if they have tested positive for COVID-19, have come in contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 and/or are experiencing symptoms of the virus;
  • Practice physical distancing during activity, including the use of non-medical mask when appropriate;
  • Follow all safety precautions provided by Soldier On and its sport service providers;
  • Adhere to a stringent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and perform rigorous hand hygiene;
  • Inform Soldier On immediately if you are not feeling well.

Soldier On, during the conduct of this activity, shall:

  • Ensure that the event is conducted following the current PHM regulations and guidelines of the location in question;
  • Ensure that all staff and participants are using PPE properly and following necessary protocols;
  • Soldier On will cease the event if participants do not respect any of the health and safety protocols that are in place;
  • Ensure PPE, hand sanitizer and disinfectant supplies are available and are being used;
  • Continue to monitor the further provincial lifting of or changes in restrictions which may affect their operations;
  • Track physical interactions (time/date/attendees/location) on physical activity log.

Confirmation details
The event OPI will confirm in writing with the participants selected for this activity. A joining instruction will be issued prior to event; ensuring applicants are authorized to participate IAW applicable policies & eligibility criteria.

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