PEI Pickleball Event

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the PEI Pickleball Event, 22-23 November 2024 is now open. The application deadline is 1 November 2024.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT: 
Join us for a fun-filled, two-day pickleball event designed for beginners. Soldier On will partner with PEI Pickleball, this event will introduce participants to the basics of pickleball, with experienced instructors guiding you through rules, techniques, and gameplay. Whether you're new to the sport or looking to enhance your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to learn in a supportive and welcoming environment. 
Equipment will be provided.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 12.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from Prince Edward Island 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. 

*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:
Friday 22 November
1645hrs- Arrive at UPEI and Sign waiver
1700hrs-Skill, Drill and Game Play
1900hrs-Clean up and Depart for the evening

Saturday 23 November
1800hrs-Arrive at UPEI and prepare for activity
1810hrs-Skill, Drill and Game Play
2000hrs-Clean up, closing remarks and departure.

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.