E-ON / NCR PAKENHAM SKI & SNOWBOARD DAYS

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the E-ON / NCR Pakenham Ski Days on 4-5 March 2025 is now open. The application deadline is 17 February 2025.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT:  
Soldier On, Eastern Ontario and the National Capital Regions, will host Alpine Ski & Snowboard Days at the Mount Pakenham Ski Resort on 4-5 March 2025. This will include group Alpine and Snowboard ski lessons at the beginner and intermediate level on both days. Para-Skiing instruction is available. All rental equipment, including helmets will be provided for those who indicate the requirement and ski time is available after the lessons are completed.

Equipment and instruction will be provided. The facility is wheelchair accessible. 

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 14.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from E-ON Region and the NCR Region within a reasonable drive to Pakenham, ON 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 will require the approval of their Chain of Command to participate and must have the authorization form submitted to the E-ON Soldier On Regional Coordinator by the application deadline.

*NOTE FOR SERVING MEMBERS: Amidst current financial limitations and a federal directive to reduce defense spending within DND by a Billion dollars, serving members' participation in Soldier On events and activities will now be limited to within their own local    region (i.e., selection for event outside of where they reside is unlikely). As a result, serving members are advised that participation beyond their local area is likely to be denied, as Soldier On cannot sponsor any temporary duty status for serving members in order to align with government guidelines for expenditure reduction. Unfortunately, serving members are not authorized to participate in Soldier On activities and events while on leave.*

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Daily

0830 Arrival and equipment draw.
0900 Ski / Snowboard instruction (2 hours 4 Mar; 1 hour 5 Mar) followed by Skiing / Snowboarding
1200 Lunch
1300 Skiing / Snowboard Continues.
1600 Wrap Up

TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS:
Participants are advised that transportation or accommodations 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. A lunch meal voucher will be provided for use at the canteen each day.

Mental & Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be able to tolerate 8 hours of moderate paced activities each day. Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day. Participants should have basic upper body strength, flexibility, mobility, and the mental focus needed to safely follow instructions and engage in sustained practice, with adaptations available for specific needs.

Applicants 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 17 Feb 2025
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.