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PSP DIRECTORATE OF FITNESS PROMOTING WELLNESS FITNESS AND SPORTS VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM

Behind the Podium 2 Congratulations PSP 13 Behind the Podium Part 2 2 Meet CFB Shilo 13 Message from DFIT 3 Meet 15 Wing Moose Jaw 15 Great Work in the Field Meet 22 Wing North Bay 16 The Warrior Challenge 4 PSP Changes to the field and HQ 17 Just another day at the office 5

One-Stop-Shop for Tobacco Cessation 6 News from OP Nanook: week 1 7 Effective Abdominal Training: Protecting the Back 8 Periodization Program Trains Fleet School Students for Real-Life Tasks as Sea 8 Outdoor Fitness Equipment Officially Opens for use at CFB Esquimalt 9 CFB Suffield life extension programme 10 Did you know? 10 The Benefits of “Sports Candy” and “Real Energy Drinks” 11 Preparing 22 Wing North Bay’s Exercise Air Raid Team for International Competition 12

If you have any questions or would like to submit an article please contact [email protected] Behind the Podium CWO Mario Martel, Canadian Forces Moral and Welfares Services CWO The 6th Military World Games (MWG) were hosted coordinated in a country with a foreign culture and by South Korea from October 2nd - 11th. Out of the language, not only to support the participants, but 7300 participants, Canada sent approximately 160 also to ensure families and friends could follow the athletes who competed in 12 events. On top of many games. personal best, our contingent proudly walked away from the games with 2 bronze and 1 silver. To add to the challenge, the team also orchestrated the military vote for the Federal elections and a This was my first attendance to a MWG or any CISM Commemoration Ceremony at the UN Cemetery in event for that matter. While we all appreciate the Busan. During his speech, our guest of honour, Col time and efforts required by our athletes to achieve (ret) Charland, strongly emphasized the importance this elite level of competition, I had failed to grasp of sports in the military, even in times of war. the commitment and personal sacrifices required by the small team of organizers and support staff to I walked away from these games with memories that allow the competitors to focus on performance. will last a lifetime. But foremost with a renewed respect for those CFMWS staff behind the scenes, in The events were held in 8 different sites throughout Korea and in Canada, who made our participation in the Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and the athletes the 6th MWG a reality and a success. were housed in 3 separate villages. Throughout this logistical nightmare, countless flights, transportation, “Friendship together, peace forever” communications, photos and articles were

Caption: Members of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare support team at the 6th Military World Games closing ceremonies: CWO Mario Martel, Lise Hardy, Christine Charron, and Pascale Lalonde.

Photo credit: Cpl Michael J. MacIsaac, CFSU(O) Imagery ©2015 DND-MDN Canada

Behind the Podium (Part 2) Eric Plante, PSP Fitness Coordinator, 14 Wing Greenwood

I felt very honored and privileged to be named as an techniques of massage therapy. athletic trainer for the triathlon team during the 6th Military World Games, as this is a once in a lifetime One of the highlights of my trip occurred when we opportunity for most. Providing the best support were visiting the United Nations Memorial Cemetery possible on a daily basis, I spent numerous hours in the city of Busan. We had a small ceremony with taking care of athletes including applying different Col (Ret’d) Charland, a Korean War Vet, who gave us

2 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM a very emotional speech about The closing ceremony was his Unit’s experience during nothing short of spectacular. that war. It really felt like we were at the Olympics. This was a The day of the triathlon event tremendous experience for me, in Pohang was another exciting being part of this event, and day which began while I was having the privilege to work on the beach cheering for with the best athletes the CAF our Canadian triathletes. has to offer. I felt that my work I witnessed Maj Martin as PSP made a difference in Lamontagne-Lacasse winning the triathletes’ performance a silver medal in the master’s by providing them with athletic category; seeing him on the therapy which helped them podium watching our Canadian continue to train for their big flag being raised brought goose day. I hope that there will be bumps all over. I was proud to more opportunities like this for be a Canadian as I could feel others in the future. Martin’s pride standing on that podium.

MESSAGE FROM DFIT

We are in the midst of an incredibly busy fall period for our Directorate and it’s certainly not lost on us the important role that many of you play in our collective successes. Sports Day, the Sports Awards Ceremony, a Fitness Profile brief to AFC, and the CDS approval of our Fitness Strategy Strategic Initiating Directives are but a few of the items on our DFIT short term “to do” list.

Not lost on us, however, is the implementation of the Fitness Profile. Training for field staff has been scheduled for January and February and will include all PSP staff who play a role in administering or supporting CAF fitness testing (Fitness and Sports Manager to Fitness Leader). The Fitness Profile represents a fundamental shift in how we perform fitness testing, programming and reporting. Changing how fitness testing occurs will undoubtedly engender some reaction, push-back and growing pains from the rank and file. Though we have worked tirelessly over the past 3 years to anticipate and mitigate many of the issues, Base and Wing PSP Staff at all levels from Sr Mgr PSP to those on the gym floor will need to champion the Fitness Profile and support the CAF in accepting this new paradigm.

We look forward to our winter training and providing another tool in your toolbox to maximize the impact you have on the fitness and wellbeing of CAF Personnel.

On behalf of the Directorate of Fitness, Sport and Health Promotion Team I thank you for your continued support and wish you all a Merry Christmas and fit and healthy 2016.

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 3 GREAT WORK IN THE FIELD

The Warrior Challenge Simon Bélanger, Physical Education Program Manager, Saint-Jean Garrison The Warrior Challenge was put in place in the Basic The four tasks are done one after another by section. Military Qualification and Basic Military Officer When the entire section has completed the task, they Qualification courses back in March 2011. The change stations. objective of the Warrior Challenge is to encourage candidates to push their limits as well as obtain points Some of the tasks from the Warrior Challenge are towards the precious Commandant’s flag attributed meant to be difficult with the goal for the partitipants to the platoon who has attained the highest academic to give their best effort. Not all candidates are and physical average. In addition, the top athletes capable of completing the tasks, however, they are all from the platoons are determined by a combined provided a time (points) based on their performance. score from the Warrior Challenge as well as the All military instructors who arrive at CFLRS perform FORCE test. the challenge to understand the imposed efforts After multiple attempts and demonstrations, the required by these tasks. PSP team came up with a new «Warrior Challenge» composed of four distinct tasks. 1. Muscular endurance component: Combination of multiple tasks including a 40 meter dummy drag of 75 kg using the tactical vest followed by a dummy/cable pull over a 20 meter distance and a 20 meter sprint while pulling the dummy with a TRX. 2. Strength component: 198 kg prowler push over a 20 meter distance. 3. Cardiovascular component: Intermittent sandbag carry for a total of ten sandbags over a 45 meter distance. Each sandbag weighs 20kg. 4. Agility component: Agility circuit requiring speed, mobility and the completion of obstacles.

4 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM Just another day at the office What an experience; sailing on a warship surrounded by other frigates, destroyers and supply ships from other nations

Eileen Du Plooy, Fitness, Sports and Recreation Coordinator, HMCS Athabasca BONG BONG, Emergency Stations; it is 0200 hrs, jump people showing up for PT whether it is a circuit, cardio, out of your rack, get dressed and make your way abs, foam rolling or TRX; everyone is ready to get to where you will close up “in 6 min or less”. Rapid their blood pumping and unwind for an hour. What a Response Team takes action, surveying the ship for fires, morale booster for the crew to know that their Chain floods or casualties. Irrelevant to your rank, you are now of Command is fully supportive and encourages them a fire fighter or casualty clearer. Debriefs drive home to learn about different techniques and principals of the importance of this drill AND not to be complacent. training. Even when we were Alongside, I was able to It is now close to 0300 hrs, equipment is secured and it organize events like Sports Days, where we played street is back to your rack or back to your shift rotation. Sleep hockey against another Canadian ship or even a soccer deprivation has set in, some are still slightly green from match against a United Kingdom ship. the sea state and the next day is upon us.

0700 hrs: “Wakey wakey” is piped, daily routines start. A gap in the schedule allows for PT on the flight deck. Along with the environmental issues, keeping a regular fitness workout routine is very difficult:

• Flight schedules limit access to the aft upper decks. • Work rotations • Rolling movement of the ship, and sea state (where you are on a roller coaster without seatbelt), running on a treadmill where you go from rocking side to side to a full on uphill or downhill sprint without even touching the settings.

PT has to be creative, things roll around, a breeze blows things about, and oil mixed with a bit of sea spray brings out your cat-like reflexes.

I loved this opportunity to sail onboard HMCS Athabaskan as the FSR coordinator. Even with all the challenges and limitations, every day, I have eager

Eileen Du Plooy was awarded a certificate and a flag on the last hands fall-in after all the promotions and medal presentations for the sailors in front of the entire ships company. It is an honour to be presented with one of the flags flown for her during the deployment- exercise Joint Warrior and Trident Juncture 2015 on one of Canada’s last destroyers. The crew made a shadow box for the certificate and they are busy making a plaque for it. A priceless memento from the ship and really awesome gesture.

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 5 One-Stop-Shop for Tobacco Cessation Alli Jones, Health Promotion Specialist, CFB Esquimalt A comprehensive tobacco cessation clinic is now open at CFB Esquimalt to support CAF members in their journey to becoming tobacco free. The Joint Effort For Smoking Cessation Working Group (JESC WG), operating under the MARPAC Health and Wellness Strategy has created this clinic in support of the new Base Standing Order 2-128 Smoking Policy. This policy change has brought MARPAC into compliance with the Non-smokers Health Act and has reduced designated smoking areas from 400 to a mere 39. With more smoking restrictions in place, CAF members need more effective and efficient support in quitting. The Tobacco-Free: Butt Out Clinic permits individuals to discuss medication options with a physician, receive and fill a prescription through pharmacy and meet with a Butt Out Coordinator all in one visit. The clinic is designed to be supportive and non-judgmental and focus on the entire process of quitting tobacco. It uses an evidence-based approach to give members the best chance at success. It takes many attempts to maintain a tobacco free lifestyle. The clinic is here to support members in their journey. The administrative process has been streamlined to reduce unnecessary barriers for those embarking on this significant lifestyle change and it is the clinic’s hope that providing easier access to tobacco cessation resources while simultaneously reducing the number of smoking areas will encourage members to become tobacco free.

Who / What Where / When The Tobacco-Free: Butt Out Clinic is a • Located in the Base Hospital I will BE one-stop-shop for military members • Clinic Hours: 1300- 1500hrs looking to quit using tobacco. • The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each ALL IN ONE VISIT, individual CAF members month. TOBACCO can: • To book an appointment call: • Discuss nicotine replacement therapy CDU1, 250-363-4120 and medication options with a doctor FREE • Receive a prescription • Fill the prescription through Pharmacy Why Quit? • Meet with a Butt Out Coordinator No matter how old you are or how long you’ve smoked, quitting can help you live longer and be healthier. Quitting: We are here to support you in your journey • Saves you money to becoming tobacco-free! • Decreases your risk of disease • Increases your quality of life Tobacco-Free Living Benefits and Milestones

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6 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM News from OP Nanook: week 1 Operation NANOOK takes place annually in several locations across Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. It is the largest sovereignty operation in Canada’s North. Eric MacKenzie, National Recreation Coordinator, PSP HQ Ottawa

After arriving in Inuvik, Sandy Ferrin, Recreation Coordinator from CFB Esquimalt, and I spent the first day adjusting to life in Camp Chimo for Op NANOOK 15. In cooperation with the local Rec Coord and the Task Force Commanding Officer, we officially opened for business the next evening with 30 members attending our PSP “Kick-off event” and briefing. Over the course of the next few days, we continued with our Morale and Welfare (MW) programs, with Sumo Wrestling and Movie Night being very popular; engaging almost 90 members with our evening programs. The overall response from our MW Tent has been excellent. The members are thrilled with the variety of leisure activities available to them, and also pleased that our tent now has heat, as the temperature has stayed mostly below 10 degrees. On average, over 50 members visit the tent daily, and roughly 35 items have been signed out, including to members who are staying at the local airport. The first church service was also held in one of the two MW Tents, with five members attending. The fully operational concession provides members with highly reduced prices for snacks, compared to the alternative of the extremely high cost of purchasing locally. We have also discovered one of the most northerly sections of the Trans Canada Trail, which is a 3KM route around Boot Lake, and will organize several group walks. The members have been very appreciative of the free swim suits that have been generously donated by Aqua Lung. Several members of the CFB Esquimalt Fleet Dive Team, and others, have grabbed bathing suits to wear for their Polar Bear dip in Sachs Harbour.

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 7 Effective Abdominal Periodization Training: program trains Fleet Protecting the Back School students for Duane Farrell, Training and Development real-life tasks at sea Specialist, National PSP Training Centre, Borden Rachel Lallouz, Staff Writer, Esquimalt

As SMEs, PSP Fitness and Sports staff should seek Twenty Fleet School students are the first to trial the most current research in the field Kinesiology the new Periodization Program, a fitness training and apply it to our clients. The concepts in the plan designed to increase CAF job performance. video http://youtube/033ogPH6NNE show This unique program was created by PSP Fitness biomechanically sound training methods regarding Instructors, and overseen by Fitness Coordinator the spine and its supporting muscle groups. PSP Matt Carlson. The program began Oct 15, and will fitness staff should be including these types of continue for one year. Fleet School OPI Fitness methods at all levels of training for the CAF. DFit, instructor Peter Gibson says the new exercises and multiple CAF (Health Services) Physiotherapists include deadlifts, which mimic the physical action highly encourage the use of these types of industry of lifting and carrying boxes, and hamstring-driven leading methods as credible and peer reviewed weight and cardio exercises that will prepare practices to reduce injuries from training and students for constantly being on their feet. Sessions improve physical performance. Dr. McGill is not the will also focus on plank-style exercises, which only expert in this field however, he is a prominent strengthen the core and reduce risk of work-related leader within it. injury. Bent-over rows and rowing exercises will also prepare sailors for pulling heavy ropes. He As an additional valuable resource, it is even hopes to bring “props” off of the ship into the recommended that the PSP leadership at each training. base/wing purchase Dr. McGill’s books; Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance and Low Back “Our intention is to increase the fitness of our Disorders (http://www.backfitpro.com/books.php). Fleet School students, ensuring that when they are Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance would assigned to a ship they won’t have any issues doing benefit, but is not limited to: Fitness and Sports the jobs asked of them by their superiors,” says Instructors (FSI), Fitness Leaders, Physical Gibson. “This will contribute to our Navy Personnel’s Educators, Fitness and Sports Coordinators, efficiency and strength, and promote an injury-free Strength and Conditioning Specialists and DFit workplace.” Low Back Disorders staff. would benefit, but is not The success of the program will be tracked over the limited to: Regional Adapted Fitness Specialists, year, starting with a base level of fitness at the start Physical Exercise Specialists, and FSI’s working in for each student, then bi-monthly testing, and then a the Reconditioning Program. final test at the end of the year. The baseline test is comprised of a medicine ball toss, a standing long jump, a 40 yard dash, a loaded carry, and a 300 yard shuttle run. Carlson plans to extend the new program to all Fleet School classes training with PSP Fitness Instructors. “This is something we’ve wanted to do for a very long time,” says Carlson. “We’re pleased to have Fleet School on board because it will improve the long-term fitness of their students.”

8 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM Outdoor fitness equipment officially opens for use at CFB Esquimalt Tom Campbell A/FSM & Rachel Lallouz, Staff Writer Esquimalt

CFB Esquimalt’s PSP have brought fun and fresh air to working out. In September, PSP fitness staff and a squad of over 30 Fleet School students, helped Base Commander Capt(N) Steve Waddell officially open a new outdoor equipment circuit located by the Naden Athletic Centre. After the ribbon cutting, PSP fitness staff led everyone through the circuit. “With the way fitness trends are going, we have a lot of demand for circuit-style classes,” said Tom Campbell, Acting Manager for PSP Fitness and Sports. “This will help alleviate that demand and provides our military members with all-weather gear that can be used.” The outdoor fitness equipment was specifically chosen by PSP fitness staff to ensure it could provide military members workouts that could be tailored to improve capacities required in daily life and on the job; such as strength, power, agility and balance training. It is located beside the track, which makes it easy to incorporate cardiovascular training and speed into a workout. The equipment is so versatile it allows users the ability to do more than one kind of exercise at various intensities, which keeps things fun and challenging. “Having fun on creative equipment is important when a person is working out,” says Campbell. “This adult playground style equipment allows users to bring in the elements of play and teamwork, which are often forgotten.”

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 9 CFB SUFFIELD LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM: Guiding health and wellness through SMART goal-setting Jeremy Peressini, Physical Exercise Specialist, Canadian Forces Base Suffield

At CFB Suffield and BATUS (British Army Training Unit Suffield) the Life Extension Program (LEP) is a long-standing tradition. September 10th, 2015 we renewed this program by naming the recipient of the outstanding achievement award from the 2014/2015 phase and by announcing the next evolution of the program itself. Going back to its inception at the turn of the millennium, the LEP has evolved and grown its objectives and strategies. Initially, it was based primarily on blood-pressure and body-weight monitoring, later becoming a broader platform for accumulating and maintainning healthy changes. We facilitate, encourage, and recognize participation in its various forms such as physical activity, nutrition education, community volunteering, and contests/challenges.

Our focus for the 2015/2016 year is strategic goal-setting by observing a range in the specificity and the measurability of the goals of those registered in the program. Not only are participants challenged to set an overall goal for the upcoming year, but also to follow a framework for breaking their goal down into its components and focus areas. The LEP uses this framework and tools available in the community specific to the areas of focus. Our participants make a commitment to themselves to take a step forward by: • defining what they want to achieve and why, • how they plan on doing it, • how they will recognize success when it arrives, • when they plan on taking the first step and when the goal should be reached.

DID YOU KNOW? The Directorate of Fitness has begun the first phase of the research process for the development of a fitness standard for PSP Fitness staff. Included in the project management team are representatives from base unions, HQ HR, field PSP staff, DFit (Human Performance & Delivery). Look for updates in the newsletter as this project progresses.

10 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM The Benefits of “Sports Candy” and “Real Energy Drinks” Derek Coe, Health Promotion Manager and Josey Yearley, Fitness and Sports Manager Cold Lake

From 21 September to 2 October 2015, the 4 Wing In implementing this initiative we employed two tried Health Promotion Department, in collaboration and true maxims…”Location, Location, Location!” and with the Fitness and Sports Department, provided “Timing is Everything!” We situated ourselves right Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members with “candy” outside the gym doors (right location, check!) before and “energy drinks” to promote their use as an and after organized fitness classes (timing, perfect!). effective strategy to improve physical performance. Net result…over the course of two weeks, hundreds To be more precise; by “Sports Candy” we mean of CAF personnel had the opportunity to talk with fruits and veggies in their raw form, and when we Health Promotion and Fitness & Sports staff about the say “Real Energy Drinks” we’re talking fruit and quick, easy, delicious and nutritious options available veggie smoothies. The goal of this initiative was to to them in terms of pre- and post- exercise fuel, as raise awareness and acceptance that “performance well as their relative effectiveness and benefits. Best enhancing pre-exercise snacks” or “recovery of all, they had the opportunity to try them firsthand! promoting post-exercise fuels”, specifically fruits and They left energized and educated! We call that vegetables (raw or as part of a smoothie) are effective success and we’ll drink to that…a fruit smoothie that and can compete with (if not beat hands down) any is! commercial “energy drinks” or “power bars” on the market.

From L to R: Tovah Fenske, Fitness Coordinator; Sgt Patricia Schwindt, Josey Yearly, Fitness and Sports Manager, MCpl Scott Clarke, Tammy Buchanan, Health Promotion Specialist; Derek Coe, Health Promotion Manager.

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 11 Preparing 22 Wing North Bay’s Exercise Air Raid Team for International Competition Philippa Arbiter, PES, North Bay Exercise Air Raid is a 48 hour competition held annually by the French Air Force. For 22 Wing North Bay’s Team, they had 18 weeks of planned periodized training to prepare for this 48 hour non-stop competition. PSP was looked upon to oversee the physical components of the training. The goal was to create a balanced, progressive training plan that included mesocycles of strength, endurance, flexibility, sport skills and team work.

We had an 18-week macrocycle in which three mesocycles and a tapering period were incorporated. Starting individuals on a strength, skill and proprioception mesocycle led to their first overnight navigation of 20km. Weeks 5-9 focused on endurance, core and proprioception culminating in a 30km overnight navigation followed by a PSP led obstacle course. Weeks 10-14 focused on combat swimming, grenade throwing, canoeing and rock climbing while maintaining strength and cardiovascular endurance. On week 15, the final 40km overnight navigation included a PSP led obstacle course and a canoe challenge. We slowly tapered the remaining three weeks to ensure proper pre-competition recovery.

PSP led physical training sessions included weighted marching, combat pool PT, canoeing, weight-training, throwing skills, rock wall, stretch/yoga, mental resiliency, balance and proprioception. We also provided informative briefs including nutrition (developed and presented by Mr. Lucas Demarco, Health Promotion Manager) and Mental Performance Training by Philippa Arbiter.

With thirty-one hours of weight training, seven hours of pool training, 655 kilometres of marching, 3 overnight navigations leading to obstacle courses and canoe challenges, ten marksmanship practices and countless hours studying aircraft and ammo recognition, NATO and CBRN theory – the Canadian contingent, five member team comprised of air reservists from 22 Wing, were ready (and uninjured) to compete at Exercise Air Raid 2015.

12 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM CONGRATULATIONS PSP

Borden Health Promotion Team Borden held its inaugural NPP Staff Appreciation Event which marked the accomplishments of all NPP Staff in Borden. In the absence of their Director for a long period, the Health Promotion team returned to full staffing levels last Fall and has steadily been rebuilding their services to the full potential. The Borden HP Team is recognized for their collaborative and creative approach in promoting a healthy lifestyle to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. Whether offering apples to the highest levels of military leadership, dressing up as super heroes or playing games to teach kids about healthy lifestyles, or educating the CAF community about mental fitness, this team has proven they can lead others to choose a healthy lifestyle. The Borden Health Promotion team is congratulated for their ability to lead the change!

From L to R: CWO Gilles Godbout, Jennifer Goodfellow, Senior Manager PSP, BCWO, Col Carl Doyon, BComd, Nathaniel Smith, HP Specialist, Jessica Hood, Mgr HP, Cdr Marie-France Langlois, BAdmin O, Carrie Ehnisz, HP Specialist, Peggy Foley, HP Admin Asst, CWO Mario Duchesne, Admin Br RSM.

MEET CFB SHILO

FITNESS, SPORTS & RECREATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION TEAM CFB Shilo’s General Strange Hall offers a wide variety of Something for everyone! The facilities are overseen by indoor and outdoor facilities. Indoor facilities include two members in the sports stores. a cardio room, weight room, spin room, bowling alley, theatre, pool, two squash/racquetball courts, 200m Fitness running track, and three gyms. Outdoor facilities The fitness department on paper has five members, include a skating rink, skate-board park, two softball but is currently working with 3; it delivers fitness testing diamonds, one rugby field, a two game soccer field, two on a regular basis, as well as specialized fitness testing BBQ pits, 400m running oval, and a 1.2 km fitness trail. upon request.

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 13 Front Row Left to Right: Brandi Sheppard (Prairie RAFS), Natasha Becker (A/Rec Supervisor) , Cathy Bouchard (Gym Attendant), Melissa Green (A/PES), Janelle Boyd (A/Fit Coord), Shanelle Higgins (Aquatics Supervisor), Mike Gagnon (Fac Coord).

Back row Left to Right: Darryl Eschak (Equipment Maint), Lacey Collier (HP Assistant) Jim MacKenzie (Mgr FS&R), Kristen Lucyshyn (A/Rec Coord), Danny Hamilton (Sports Coord), Dean Kachur (Fitness & Sports Instructor). Missing from photo Brette Olsen (Rec Coord), Ginger Lamoureux (Fitness Coord), Shelly Moore (HP Mgr)

Fitness offers individualized fitness 10k/1/2 Marathon Run, over 600 and Canada Day festivities complete programs not only for CAF members, participants, Winterfest Sports Day with fireworks. but for those that have an active with 200+ participants, and United gym membership as well. Want your Way Road Hockey Tournament at the Regional Adapted Fitness Specialist teenager to be able to use the cardio end of Nov. that raises over $600 for The Prairie Region RAFS is located and weight room safely? Sign them United Way. out of Shilo and delivers programs up for one of our Youth Cardio and to the injuried and ill soldiers Weight Training Orientations where Recreation throughout the region. The they will gain the knowledge and The Recreation department has 3 region reaches as far west as the skills of proper fitness guidelines full-time staff and ten part-time/ Saskatchewan/Alberta border and as and techniques. With Unit PT classes casual employees who deliver over far east as Thunder Bay. and fitness clinics, our Fitness 40 programs and 16 special events Health Promotion department is here to help them a year. These programs include A small but dedicated team of reach their fitness goal. adult community fitness classes, swimming lessons, kid’s sports and two ladies plan and deliver the Sports games evenings, free Friday movies Strengthening the Forces program The sports cell is handled by one with popcorn, and our Active Skillz to a base of 1500 military members. individual who oversees the entire Sports Camps that saw over 240 Our team delivers the STF programs, military sports program. This ranges kids participate in this past summer. and is also very involved with all from Rec hockey, slo-pitch, golf and Annual events in Shilo include the PSP activities. Presently the Health bowling to base teams participating Terry Fox Run, Halloween Haunted Promotion Manager, Shelley Moore in the Prairie Region sports House, Candy Cane Christmas, is delivering PSP programs in Kuwait. program. Other events include Shilo Winterfest, Volunteer Appreciation,

14 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM MEET 15 WING MOOSE JAW

Greetings from 15 Wing Moose Jaw PSP Fitness! Home of the Snowbirds! I am very excited to introduce 2 of us… yes just 2 of I am pleased to announce my new FSI Nicole us! This is a small, but very exciting base! I’m Celeste Brattan – She joined the team last April. She is De-Serres – the new Fitness Coordinator for 15 Wing. originally from Moose Jaw! She graduated from I am originally from Regina, Sk but after graduating University of Regina with a degree in Kinesiology and from an American University with a degree in Adaptative Movement Science. She just completed Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology, I moved her Fitness & Sports Instructor Level 1 course! She to 4 Wing Cold Lake where for 7 years I worked as was a competitive figure skater for Saskatchewan a Fitness and Sports instructor. I was also a Fitness, until she was 18 years old. Her figure skating career Sports & Recreation Coordinator with ROTO 9/10 led her to multiple achievements like competing in during my overseas deployment which was one of the Saskatchewan Winter Games in 2002, 2006 and the most memorable times of my life. I was fortunate alternate to SKATE Canada’s Triathlon Nationals. to meet many members from around the world and Welcome to the team Nicole! shared PT classes with international soldiers. It was a challenging, but fun, experience! I love sports of all We both are enjoying working with the military kinds and when I was younger, I was a competitive members and community! Stay active! hockey player and rower (Summer Games 2x & Canada’s Cup).

Celeste Nicole

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 15 MEET 22 WING NORTH BAY Name Position Base/Wing Allee Kaehler FL North Bay Tim Morris, Fitness Coordinator, North Bay Rebecca Harrison FSI Greenwood At 22 Wing North Bay the Fitness Staff is comprised of a Fitness Coordinator, Physical Exercise Specialist, Fitness/Sports/Facility Assistant, 2 Fitness & Sports Instructor (one on Mat Leave), Ryan McNeil Acting FSI Greenwood and a Fitness Leader (Secondment). Let me tell you about who are in these positions. Kelly McCabe Arena Operator Greenwood

David Chung FSI Winnipeg

Avery Grossart FSI Winnipeg

Kristen Miller FSI Kingston

Dominic Pharand FSI CANSOFCOM

Stefan Sparkes Fitness, Sports & Physical Exercise Coordinator St. John’s

From L to R: From left - Right Mark Amanda Bailey Fitness, Sports & Recreation Instructor St. John’s Berrigan, Tim Morris, Philippa Arbiter, Allee Kaehler; missing are Tracy Lamb Tina Hunt Deputy Manager, PSP St. John’s & Melanie Sanford. Colin Lawson Arena Attendants Petawawa

Lenny Austin Arena Attendants Petawawa Fit Coord, Tim Morris Caitlin Salisbury Fitness Coordinator Trenton has been with PSP since 1997. Served in the Military from 83 – 97 with 2 RCR, Airborne, 3 Commando, and as a PERI. Postings included Pet, Kingston, Masset, Winnipeg and North Bay. Hobbies are playing hockey (Go Habs Jason Ashman PES Trenton Go!) and golfing. Ginette Boudreau Fitness, Sport and Recreation Coordinator Yellowknife

PES, Philippa Arbiter Trish Ptasinksi PES Wainright has been with PSP since 2010. She was first employed as the PES at CFB Wainwright. In Wainwright she also held the title as acting Fit Coord. Philippa came to North Bay in Dec 2013 and continues to be employed as the Laura Newsteadw PES Edmonton PES. She is currently enrolled in our Manager – Supervisor Corporate Orientation Program. Hobbies are hiking, Alyson Hodgson FSI Edmonton water paddles sports, yoga, and reading. Tyler Williams FSI Edmonton Fit/Sports/ Fac Assist, Mark Berrigan has been with PSP since 1998. Mark was previously employed as the Sports Stores Resource Manager at 22 Brandon Gaudette FSI Borden Wing North Bay, working hand in hand with the PERI’s. Mark leads a very active lifestyle with many hobbies Stephanie Haynes FSI Kingston and past times. Dean Kacher FSI Shilo FSI, Tracy Lamb has been with PSP since 1998 as a casual/part-time/full-time Rec Attendant now known as Rec Leader/Prog. Brandi Sheppard Prairie Region RAFS Shilo In 2006, Tracy was hired on as a FI now known as a FSI. Tracy’s enjoys many fitness activities in her leisure time. Melissa Green FSI on Maternity leave Oct 15-Oct 16 Shilo

FSI, Melanie Sanford Jocelyn Kehler HP Mgr; temporarily replacing Shelley Moore during her deployment (Op Impact) Shilo is currently on Mat Leave till April 2016. Moved from the HP Specialist position to the Fit Coord position; Tammy Buchanan Cold Lake replacing Tovah during deployment (Op Impact) Fit Leader, Allee Kaehler started with PSP in 2014. Commenced as a casual Rec Leader/Prog to part-time/full time. She is our newest Ryan Cain CAF Physical Fitness Policy and Standards Coordinator PSP HQ member to the Fitness Team. Allee is a Spin Instructor, a Ski Instructor and is a certified Nutrionist. Hobbies Tracy Campbell CAF Physical Fitness Coordinator PSP HQ are mountain biking, sailing, rock climbing and downhill skiing.

16 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER 2015 • WWW.CFMWS.COM PSP field and HQ staff updates Name Position Base/Wing Allee Kaehler FL North Bay

Rebecca Harrison FSI Greenwood

Ryan McNeil Acting FSI Greenwood

Kelly McCabe Arena Operator Greenwood

David Chung FSI Winnipeg

Avery Grossart FSI Winnipeg

Kristen Miller FSI Kingston

Dominic Pharand FSI CANSOFCOM

Stefan Sparkes Fitness, Sports & Physical Exercise Coordinator St. John’s

Amanda Bailey Fitness, Sports & Recreation Instructor St. John’s

Tina Hunt Deputy Manager, PSP St. John’s

Colin Lawson Arena Attendants Petawawa

Lenny Austin Arena Attendants Petawawa

Caitlin Salisbury Fitness Coordinator Trenton

Jason Ashman PES Trenton

Ginette Boudreau Fitness, Sport and Recreation Coordinator Yellowknife

Trish Ptasinksi PES Wainright

Laura Newsteadw PES Edmonton

Alyson Hodgson FSI Edmonton

Tyler Williams FSI Edmonton

Brandon Gaudette FSI Borden

Stephanie Haynes FSI Kingston

Dean Kacher FSI Shilo

Brandi Sheppard Prairie Region RAFS Shilo

Melissa Green FSI on Maternity leave Oct 15-Oct 16 Shilo

Jocelyn Kehler HP Mgr; temporarily replacing Shelley Moore during her deployment (Op Impact) Shilo Moved from the HP Specialist position to the Fit Coord position; Tammy Buchanan Cold Lake replacing Tovah during deployment (Op Impact) Ryan Cain CAF Physical Fitness Policy and Standards Coordinator PSP HQ

Tracy Campbell CAF Physical Fitness Coordinator PSP HQ

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