NCR Swim Development Program
Soldier On will be partnering with PSP Fitness and Sports to offer a 4 week swim development program at Uplands Outdoor Pool on 9, 16, 23 and 30 August 2022 in Ottawa ON.
Up to 10 ill/injured serving or retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces will participate in a four week progressive swim program led by amazing instructors. Participants will be assessed as beginner, intermediate or advanced swimmers and guided through a program aimed at improving their swimming efficiency and aquatic skills. This program will assist in the continuation of a healthy lifestyle.
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.
This event will be aimed at improving swimming efficiency and aquatic skills through swim propulsion, various strokes, endurance exercises and more. The series is suitable for swimmers of any level as the lessons and exercises will be segmented for beginner, intermediate or advanced swimmers, all offering opportunities to expand their potential and skills.
The event will include 1 hour of instruction, skill development and drills for four consecutive weeks lead by qualified instructors.
The event will take place at Uplands Outdoor Pool (425 Breadner Blvd) in Ottawa, ON.
All skills levels and abilities are welcome as the program will offer adaptations and/or challenges for those who would like them.
Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of PSP Fitness and Sports.
The number of Soldier On participants is limited to
10.
Minimum eligibility criteria:
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
from the NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION 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.
Due to the fact that the event is in the NCR Geographical area,
travel assistance will not be provided.
Serving Members:
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.
Mental & Physical Requirements
Participants must be able to tolerate 1 hour of moderate to heavy paced activity. Participants must be able to transfer into an outdoor pool unassisted.
Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
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.
Conclusion
The NCR Swim Development Program will encourage ill/injured serving CAF personnel and veterans to develop new skills, engage with others while personally challenging themselves.