• • Golf • Marathon • Track and Field • Sailing • Shooting • Soccer •

A division of CF Morale & Welfare Services Une division des Services de bien-être et moral des FCSwimming • Taekwondo • Triathlon •

MND visiting PSP in Kuwait - OP Impact PSP DIRECTORATE OF FITNESS PROMOTING WELLNESS FITNESS AND SPORTS VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM

Message from DFIT 2 Great Work in the Field Winter Fitness Profile Training Update: Borden 3 2015 CFSU(O) Sports Day in 9 And the winners are… Spotlight on “Health in Motion” – PO2 Craig Blake Military Sports at the Sports Awards Ceremony 4 Memorial Fitness Challenge 2015 10 Hockey Hall of Fame - Hockey Marching as to War Display 5 Love your Veggies and Fruit! 11 FORCEcombat Update 6 Bagotville presents Tim Hortons healthy alternatives 12 PSP OUTCAN Fitness Instructor PSP Making an Impact on OP IMPACT 13 Training and Selection Course 7 A healthy start to 2016 in Petawawa! 14 2015 Sports Day in the CAF 8 Nutrition Month at CFB Suffield 15 Congratulations 15 Meet CFSU Germany 16 Meet North Bay Sports and Facilities Coordinator 17 PSP field and HQ staff updates 18

If you have any questions or would like to submit an article please contact [email protected] MESSAGE FROM DFIT

My contribution to the spring DFIT Newsletter is typically focused on highlighting our activities in focus from the previous year and providing an update on our successes and hiccups along the way. For this submission I’ll be shifting gears to focus on the Fitness Profile Training. This was the first time since PSP was established that we provided training for 100% of our fitness positions. I’m incredibly proud of how well the Fitness Profile was received and the level of commitment from staff at all levels to maximize its impact on their respective bases and wings. Beyond the training itself, the discussions between field and HQ personnel will undoubtedly help address the “why” of many program elements and serve us well moving forward. Three take home points for all of us to improve:

1. Leadership from the front: 2. In this together: 3. Scale of effort on our Mission: In a leadership driven Local programs, relationships the nature of our organization organization such as the CAF, with the chain of command is that we often get pulled in fitness from the front is critical and capacity building are the different directions and it’s to our collective success. We key to our success but a greater often easy to lose sight of our should be proud that 25 staff impact can be had by aligning “raison d’etre”. Remember reached the PLATINUM level local and national efforts. The if the majority of our day although as a collective we are DFIT Strategy 2015-2020 is the is not spent on programs in the bronze, 15 points from starting point and increasing and services, relationship the silver. We can do better and the number of field and HQ building with our client, and/ we will. opportunities to collaborate or increasing capacity, we are and share best practices will be missing the mark. pursued by our HQ.

Winter Fitness Profile Training Update: Borden (January18-22, 2016)

National Training conference Borden (North Bay, Petawawa, , RMC /Kingston, Trenton, Toronto, London, Meaford, Borden)

2 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM Winter Fitness Profile Training Update: Borden (January18-22, 2016) continued

The first of four regional training sessions presenting FORMeFIT and the Fitness Profile was by all accounts a success. It was the largest PSP fitness gathering since our inception in 1996 and an opportunity for 73 fitness staff attending CFB Borden to learn and collaborate on this new and exciting CAF fitness initiative. The focus of the Winter Training was to present everything that has gone into the technological advancement of FORMeFIT, the Fitness Profile and the new CAF Incentive Program, while also Edmonton Training conference: 22-26 Feb; Esquimalt, Comox, Yellowknife, Cold Lake, preparing staff to implement the program on Edmonton, Wainright, Suffield, MooseJaw, their respective bases and wings. This initiative Dundurn, Winnipeg, Shilo and Portage. represents a fundamental shift in how the CAF conducts and views fitness evaluations. FORMeFIT consists of a web-based scheduling platform and a Fitness Evaluation System which together standardize our approach to fitness evaluating and programming. This not only increases our organizational ability to report on the fitness status of the entire CAF, but it will also assist us in educating CAF personnel on improving both their operational and health related fitness. Eastern Training conference: 15-19 February; By the end of the week, many had forged new Halifax, Gander, St. John’s, Goose Bay, friendships and reconnected with old ones. Gagetown, Shearwater, Greenwood. The general consensus even amongst the elite veterans of PSP (Steve, Marty, Mike and Walter) was that of excitement regarding the new advancements in our field and the role we all get to play in shaping the culture of fitness moving forward.

Quebec Training conference: 7-11 March; Montreal/ St Jean, Valcartier/Quebec City, Bagotville.

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 3 And the winners are… Spotlight on Military Sports at the Sports Awards Ceremony Pascale Lalonde CFMWS

On November 27th, the ’ (CAF) top athletes, coaches, officials, and teams were reunited in Ottawa to celebrate athletic excellence at the annual CAF Sports Awards Ceremony. This year’s ceremony marked the 30th anniversary of the CAF joining CISM, le Conseil international de sport militaire, and it was highlighted with the CISM Order of Merit awarded to four outstanding CAF members: LGen Christine Whitecross, Maj Kevin Poirier, WO (Retd) Kenneth McDonald and Sgt (Retd) George Mooney.

New this year was the Dedication to CAF Sports award which recognized those who have gone above and beyond to provide time, effort and support to the promotion and development of CAF sports. The recipients were LCdr (Retd) Antonio Zezza, WO David Oakie, and Sgt (Retd) George Mooney. Two deserving members were named to the CAF Honour Roll in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments: athlete MWO Mario Gervais, and squash athlete Capt Khaled El Seweify. Induction into the CAF Sports Hall of Fame is reserved for only the most deserving candidates and this year’s inductee was golfer CWO Tony Stuckless. This year’s individual winners of the CAF Sports Achievement awards were:

OS Yvette Yong, Cpl Andy Social, Female Athlete of the Year, Taekwondo Official of the Year, Multi-sports Maj Martin Lamontagne-Lacasse, CAF CISM Men’s Fencing Team, Male Athlete of the Year, Triathlon Team of the Year - Individual Sports PO 2 Craig Wells, 14 Wing Greenwood Men’s Slo-Pitch Team, Coach of the Year, Hockey Team of the Year - Collective Sports

To learn more about the winners’ accomplishments, visit www.CAFSportsAwardsCeremony.ca. Experience the ceremony in pictures at www.flickr.com/photos/CAFSportsAwards

PSP HQ Host Team

4 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM Hockey Hall of Fame - Hockey Marching as to War Display Marcel Roy, CAF Sports Policy, Programs and Projects Coordinator, PSP HQ

As part of both the CAF Sports Day in Canada and the 27th CAF Sports Awards Ceremony, the PSP/DFit CAF Sports department, hosted the Hockey Hall of Fame, ‘Hockey Marching as to War’ display, in Ottawa. While many of you know that the CAF and sports has a long-standing tradition, some of you may not realize the strong link between the Canadian Armed Forces and the sport of hockey. The relationship goes as far back as WWI where the enrollment in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), created a shortage of players and teams in both the National Hockey Association (NHA) and the Hockey Association (OHA). Since over 80 professional hockey players left their NHA teams to enroll in the CEF, and twice as many players from the OHA did the same, it obviously had tremendous impact on the operations and activities of our national sport. To highlight the centennial anniversary of WWI, the RCAF Flyers: Hockey Hall of Fame is currently hosting a temporary http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/ exhibit titled “Hockey Marching as to War”. Part of the those-who-served/olympics/1920-1949#1948- exhibit was showcased at NDHQ and at the 27th CAF hockey Sports Awards Ceremony, where viewers had a chance to see numerous memorabilia items. For example, items http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/article- from the 1920 Winnipeg Falcons, a team composed of template-standard.page?doc=rcaf-flyers-wrote- WWI Veterans, and the 1948 RCAF Flyers were on display. olympic-history/hrd91s2q Additional items such as hockey jerseys from the 1949 http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/the- Ottawa Commando’s and the Canadian Forces Hockey incredible-1948-rcaf-flyers-who-went-from- team in Baden were also part of the display. being-booed-off-the-ice-to-capturing-olympic- The display also included the Memorial Cup, which gold/ was created in 1919 and dedicated in honour of the http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/ryan-pinder/ soldiers who died, fighting for Canada during the WWI. against-all-odds-the-rcaf-flyers/ In 2010, the Memorial Cup was rededicated to honour all soldiers who died fighting for Canada in any conflict. Winnipeg Falcons: Today, the Memorial Cup, awarded to the top junior http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/ team in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), is escorted article/winnipeg-falcons/ by CAF members to centre ice following the final championship game. https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/ heritage-minutes/winnipeg-falcons If you are interested in learning more about the relationship between the CAF and hockey, I recommend https://www.youtube.com/ the following links: watch?v=0RmhGYRs99o http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/band-of- brothers-the-winnipeg-falcons-story/

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 5 FORCEcombat Update

FORCEcombat, a training objective for the continues its research and development phase. The proposed fitness check includes a 5 km (35 kg) loaded march in CADPAT in Battle Order (Fighting Order: helmet, weapon, training plates and tactical vest: 25 kg plus a day bag loaded to 10 kg). After the 5 km march is completed in 50-60 minutes, the participant resets for 5-15 minutes and removes the 10 kg day bag. The FORCE evaluation is then completed as a circuit (wearing Fighting Order) with minimal breaks (15 sec) in between each test item. The order of the proposed training objective is standardised as 20m rushes, sand bag lift, intermittent loaded shuttle, and sandbag drag. Many of the Ceremonial Guard participated in various prototype research trials in the summer of 2015 and a large sample from Army Headquarters Ottawa this past fall. Our Human Performance research team expects to perform more research on training trials (using Dfit.ca), environmental considerations, reliability and practice throughout 2016 primarily at CFB Petawawa and CFB Kingston. For any information or questions please contact Dr. Tara Reilly at [email protected].

6 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM PSP OUTCAN Fitness Instructor Training and Selection Course Todd Cirka, (written as) OUTCAN Program Coordinator, Ottawa

A training and selection course was held at CFB Borden from 3-5 November, 2015 to train and select PSP Fitness Staff to deliver fitness and health services to OUTCAN personnel. Eight candidates selected from over twenty-five applicants from across Canada were invited to participate in the course. The course was instructed by the VCDS OUTCAN Physical Fitness Coordinator with assistance from staff at the Canadian Forces Training and Development Centre (CFTDC) and the PSP National Training Centre.

The majority of the candidates have never participated in any OUTCAN travel and had very little knowledge about the OUTCAN Program. The Introduction to the OUTCAN session gave them some background regarding both the VCDS OUTCAN Program and the OUTCAN Physical Fitness Program. The candidates also earned their Instructional Techniques qualification from Canadian Forces Training and Development Centre. This qualification will improve the way they deliver briefings and clinics both for OUTCAN detachments and for members at their local bases.

A good deal of time was dedicated to learning about the many challenges of conducting the FORCE Evaluation outside of Canada. Many locations do not allow the full evaluation to be conducted under the same conditions as those back in Canada. The candidates were taught to overcome many obstacles including the lack of access to multiple testing kits, restrictions to the sand bag drag on a gym floor, conducting the test outside, and setting up a testing centre from scratch. The candidates appreciated the difficulties encountered while testing outside of the country and this portion of the course gave them the skills to overcome these.

The feedback was very good and the candidates left with a much better understanding of the VCDS OUTCAN Program and the OUTCAN Physical Fitness Program. This training will ensure the highest level of support is provided to CAF personnel posted outside the country. The course will be delivered every 2 years.

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 7 2015 Sports Day in the CAF Marcel Roy, CAF Sports Policy, Programs and Projects Coordinator, PSP HQ

There is no doubt, in our PSP minds, that sport is important for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It strengthens our Culture of Fitness, Have a look at our Prezi while developing leadership skills, discipline, sportsmanship and the presentation, and see the warrior spirit throughout the CAF. enthusiasm across our CAF locations! To ensure that this message is heard loud and clear at all levels of rd the CAF, PSP has participated, for the third (3 ) consecutive year in https://www.cfmws.com/ the CBC/RBC ‘Sports Day in Canada’, in order to spearhead their own en/AboutUs/PSP/CFSports/ ‘CAF Sports Day in Canada’. The main objective is to make sure that SDC/Pages/2015-Sports-Day- sport has the place it deserves within the CAF. Photos.aspx Each year, the event is getting bigger and better for the benefit of the CAF members. This year’s event was a great success, where over 168 activities were organized in Canada and abroad and more than 16,600 participants who took part in the various festivities.

While PSP HQ staff recognize that organizing a national scale event at your respective locations offers a number of challenges in order to gain support from the military chain-of-command, our event has made significant progress from where it was only a few years ago. Examples of this year’s success include the activities organized at-sea by HMCS VANCOUVER, the 2,000 plus total participants in Valcartier, and the active participation of the General Officers and Flag Officers. Several OUTCAN locations took the opportunity to host brilliant events for the CAF members and their dependants, while smaller locations such as 5 Wing Goose Bay, 9 Wing Gander and 3 CFFTS Portage, also had great success!

All of this would have not been possible without your local support and initiative. Without your commitment, CAF Sports Day in Canada would never be such a great success.

8 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM GREAT WORK IN THE FIELD

2015 CFSU(O) SPORTS DAY IN CANADA Brittany Jadayel, Community Recreation Coordinator, and Manuel Sauvé Sports Coordinator

More than 850 CFSU(O) military members participated in a sport activity during the 2015 Sports Day in Canada on the 19th and 20th of November at the CFS Leitrim, RA Centre, Régiment de Hull and Carleton University, organised by PSP Ottawa. All participants, participated in a slew of activities, such as the Amazing race, badminton, ball hockey, bowling, , dodgeball, indoor pond hockey, indoor soccer, squash clinic, volleyball and the CFSU(O) intramural hockey program. Prizes were awarded to individual and team winners of every sport activity and all participants were treated to a pizza luncheon after the closing ceremony. Participant feedback was very positive and all military members enjoyed their sports day. We received very enthusiastic feedback to host Sports Day in Canada in 2016.

On Saturday, 21th November, more than 200 CAF and DND civilian members and their families joined PSP Ottawa Recreation at the RA Centre to enjoy a day full of “try-it” activities. The day started with a Kick-off lunch in the Fieldhouse Bar and Grill, where families were able to get the nourishment they needed to tackle an afternoon Lt Gen Tibault = the ultimate CAF Sportsman of activities and sports. On the activity roster were: soccer, , bowling, badminton and so much more. We have some big ideas in place for the 2016 edition of Sports Day in Canada.

CFSU(O) Sports Dream Team

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 9 “Health in Motion” – PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge 2015 Melanie Bower, Health Promotion Specialist

In 2011, the annual Navy Fitness Challenge was renamed the PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge in honour of avid cyclist and triathlete PO2 Craig Blake, the first (RCN) sailor to fall in Afghanistan. The PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge is a mini-triathlon for military members and DND personnel and consists of a 300m swim, a 6.5km mountain bike ride, and a 2km run. Participants may complete the entire course or a single leg of the race as part of a team. The goal of the Challenge is to bring people of all fitness levels together to strive to do their best through friendly competition.

This past summer, the PSP Health Promotion Services (HPS) team at CFB Halifax was looking for a fun team-building activity. After completing the Fleet Fitness and Sports’ Learn to Run Program through PSP in the Spring and the Navy 10K in August, Melanie Bower, Health Promotion Specialist (middle), decided to step out of her comfort zone and participate in the PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge and challenged a couple of her colleagues to do the same as a team. Kelly Sherwood, Health Promotion Specialist (right) offered to swim and Joy Geizer, Health Promotion Administrative Assistant (left), volunteered to cycle.

Personal and professional advocates for physical activity and overall fitness, the HPS team felt it was important for other members of the Defence Team to see them “walking the walk” and “leading by example” in a more visible way. The event turned out to be great fun. The event organizers and those cheering from the sidelines were full of positive energy as they encouraged the various Units participating.

This was a wonderful way to remember PO2 Craig Blake, while highlighting the importance of being physically fit for operational readiness and everyday life. For more information on the Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge, please visit www.psphalifax.ca.

10 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM Love your Veggies and Fruit!

Advanced Nutrition EO NUTR, is a th4 year Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) elective The objectives are simple: program offered through the Athletic Department 1. Increase awareness of vegetables and fruit in partnership with Strengthening The Forces recommendations from Canada’s Food Guide CFB Kingston Health Promotion. This program among OCdts. focuses on the basic messaging from Top Fuel for Top 2. Increase vegetables and fruit consumption among Performance (TFTP) with an additional emphasis on OCdts. student critical thinking through added assignments. 3. Increase awareness of the health benefits of vegetables and fruit. The goal of this program is for OCdts (Officer Cadets) is to gain greater awareness of their nutritional ... and have fun doing it! needs and how to make healthy choices at the dining mess for improved performance. To emphasize the The advanced nutrition students are tasked with learning criteria, the OCdts are tasked with promoting recruiting a minimum of 10 OCdts each (for a the message of increasing their vegetable and fruit minimum target of 200 students) that will complete intake for optimal health. the 1 week challenge during March Nutrition Month, by logging their daily veg & fruit intake. Recruitment Utilizing the National 4&3 Veg & Fruit Campaign, is encouraged by each participant receiving a ‘Love created by Strengthening The Forces Nutritional Your Veggies and Fruit’ t-shirt, while motivating and Working Group and Subject Matter Experts, the retaining their peers to completion is the quest of the Kingston Health Promotion Team created a local Love TFTP OCdts. Your Veggies and Fruit Challenge.

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 11 Bagotville presents Tim Hortons healthy alternatives Cynthia Ruest, Health Promotion Specialist

With the arrival of the Tim Hortons chain in Bagotville, many CAF personnel are asking themselves if eating healthy is possible at the restaurant. To promote sensible choices on the menu, the Health Promotion (HP) team set up an interactive booth as part of a nutrition session held at Tim Hortons on the morning of October 29, 2015. Thanks to our partnership with CANEX and Tim Hortons, HP handed out a Greek yogurt parfait to each visitor at the booth, courtesy of CANEX. This definitely attracted people and gave us the opportunity to chat with them about the menu offerings at Tim Hortons. During the course of the morning, 200 parfaits had been handed out. The information available at the booth was divided into three categories: breakfast, lunch and beverages and snacks. While enjoying their parfait, visitors learned a few tricks for making healthier selections at the counter, like favouring whole wheat bread for sandwiches, choosing broth-based soups, asking for milk instead of cream with their coffee, etc. The HP team also highlighted the healthiest nutritional options in each category. For example, opting for oatmeal or yogurt in the morning and chili or a chicken salad sandwich for lunch washed down with a smoothie or regular coffee. The event was a success, to the delight and benefit of all parties involved. The HP team was happy to get the chance to talk nutrition with a vast client base that does not ordinarily attend its nutrition training sessions. CANEX gained visibility and Tim Hortons was able to market one of its products. Moreover, the restaurant team reports that sales of Greek yogurt parfaits have increased since the event, which is great news!

12 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM PSP Making an Impact on OP IMPACT Fitness Sports and Recreation Coordinator at OP IMPACT, Kuwait

I am working with the Operation IMPACT Roto 2 team stationed in Kuwait, as the Fitness, Sports and Recreation Coordinator. Friends, family and co-workers are always asking questions about work and the life experience that being deployed overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces brings.

Question: What is camp life like? bar, grilled trout, the mac & cheese, and the chicken Answer: Overall camp life is great! Everyone is (of course) very friendly and supportive of PSP; we are definitely looked at as part of the team. Life is very fast paced Question: What do people do in their spare time? and busy here – but being busy is good. The camp Answer: Spare time is limited due to busy work is like a small community, we have everything we schedules, but there are many options to keep need…but maybe not everything we want. people busy. The gym/fitness classes (naturally I put this at the top of the list), hanging out at Canada Question: What kind of hours do you work? House (watching movies, playing video games, using What is your schedule like? Wi-Fi and calling loved ones), lounging on the Canada Answer: Everyone is extremely busy, depending House deck, walking or running around the fitness on the position people are working 8, 12, 16 hours track, shopping at the PX (there is not a lot there – a day. Personally I am working about 9 hrs a day but you can pick up a snack, toiletries or a t-shirt), 6 days a week, with a ½ day off every Sunday. My reading and sleep is another popular pass-time day is mixed between teaching fitness classes (HIIT, activity. The American Morale Welfare & Recreation spin, yoga, running (17 classes a week) and 5 stretch staff (MWR) also brings in a band every few weeks. breaks), personal training, and organizing and helping run various recreation and sports activities such as Question: Is this a worthwhile experience? Tim Horton’s coffee runs (yes there is a Timmy’s in Answer: Experience of a life time!!! This is Kuwait City), movie nights, streaming sports events, definitely everything I hoped it would be and etc. Christmas and New Year’s was a bustling time everything I was looking for. Serving those who serve in theatre, we had a plenitude of Christmas - games, is what PSP is all about. movies, and a camp breakfast. We had an epic lip sync battle to “bring in the New Year”…most did not Having the opportunity to do my job in this setting is make it till midnight though since New Year’s Day was extremely rewarding, I truly believe I am making an a regular work day. In a nut shell I am in charge of IMPACT on this team and this mission. FUN!!!

Question: How is the food? Answer: Before coming on tour I had heard lots of complaints about the food….and I still do. Really the food is great here. I would hazard to guess that there is more variety and more options than most people would have at home during a weekly basis. Healthy eating is absolutely possible here…you just have to stay away from all the cakes, pies, ice cream, chips and other various junk food that is readily available. My favorite menu items are the collard greens, salad

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 13 A HEALTHY START TO 2016 IN PETAWAWA!

During the week of January 5-8, Health Promotion and Fitness Staff partnered to offer “Resolution Week 2016.” The goals of the week were to cross promote and strengthen the partnership between fitness & health promotion while educating personnel on multiple aspects that could affect their health and impact their training – all while participating in a fun fitness class! Tuesday was a tabata class with before, during and after nutrition tips. Wednesday was a spin/cardio circuit with hydration tips. Thursday was a circuit class with injury reduction strategies – protecting your back. Friday was a yoga class with mental fitness strategies.

By the end of the week close to 200 participants completed events that reinforced multiple areas of health. Discussions are already in the works for Resolution Week 2017!

Fitness Instructor Ron Nicolas demonstrates how much fun a squat can be!

Health Promotion Specialist, Lucie Martin, discusses injury reduction strategies before class.

14 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM Nutrition Month at CFB Suffield Congratulations Jeremy Peressini, Physical Exercise Specialist and Living Well in Suffield Project Coordinator

The goal of the “March is Nutrition Month” campaign of the Dietitians of Canada was to provide information and guidance in support of healthy and enjoyable food choices. In the month of March, CFB Suffield celebrated healthy eating in our community by “taking the pledge.” The Living Well in Suffield Project encouraged everyone to set a healthy-eating goal and to pledge reaching this goal during at least one of the four weeks of the month. Pledges were recorded publicly on the Community Gateway and draw-prizes were available for those who reached their personal goals. Those who made a pledge received help in setting an appropriate goal. Toward this end, Registered Dietitian Nicole Emerson, Health Promotion Specialist from CFB Edmonton, assisted the Project with a related worksheet. The Physical Exercise Specialist (myself) kept track of the logistics as well as provided support in pursuit of pledged goals. This month we also celebrated healthy eating by kicking off a session of the Weight Wellness Lifestyle Program (again supported by the Edmonton Health Promotion team, through video-teleconference).

Dr.Tara Reilly, Senior Officer Human Performance Research, receives Woman of the Year award from LGen C.T. Whitecross, Commander Military Personnel Command TAKE THE PLEDGE

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 15 Meet CFSU Germany

After Lahr and Baden-Baden closed in Germany, CFSU (E) became the main support station for Formation Europe. Our support covers over 400 CAF members and their families spread in 17 countries.

Picture right shows the CFSU (E) Command team with a few stakeholders prior to the work required to replace the gym floor.

Our commitment to a culture of fitness is seen in the image below.

This picture was taken during the Our annual fitness training plan is based on the four German Kanevale. You can see stages of competitive sports. A challenge is then both members of the CFSU (E) created at the end of each stage. fitness team, Mélissa Leduc, PES, and Guy Boudrias, Mgr FS&R. The Stage 1 Aerobic phase – 7.5km Run Karnevale medals were presented Stage 2 Strength phase – FORCE Challenge by the Bundeswehr (German Military) for exceptional services to Stage 3 Endurance phase – Combat challenge the community. Stage 4 Performance phase – Triathlon

16 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM We missed you in the last newsletter! MEET NORTH BAY SPORTS AND FACILITIES COORDINATOR IN NORTH BAY

Pierre Simard! Most of you are probably aware with approximately 18 lifeguards/ the majority of shift workers does of the responsibilities of a Sports Instructors running the classes. present a bit of a challenge. Our Coordinator, however here at special events, called W Comd 22 Wing my position also entails With the help of Mark Berrigan, Cups, are extremely popular. other titles, notably as the Sports our Fitness/Sports/Facility These include Volleyball and golf and Facility Coordinator with the Assistant, I am responsible for tournaments, Inter-Rank Cups, added responsibility as the Aquatic selecting and procuring 22 Wing Curling Funspiel, and Summer Supervisor. Because of my unique sports team equipment and Sports Day. experience and qualifications in uniforms. Other duties include lifesaving and coaching competitive Unit GSO and Unit ISSO. Jumping from one responsibility to , my role involves making the next is part of the daily routine. 22 Wing is similar to other The job is exciting, challenging and sure the Aquatic Program follows Base/Wing/Units in that we are the CAF Aquatic and Water Safety very rewarding and my goal is to responsible for delivering CAF deliver the best possible services Policy. Working along with me, our Sports Programs, both from the Aquatic Programmer Penny Lecour from all areas of my job. I am also Intramural (Intersection) and very fortunate to be working with supervises all levels of Red Cross Extramural (Base Team) levels, Learn to Swim program, Lifesaving some amazing and very competent CISM, and Special sporting events. co-workers here at 22 Wing. courses and Aqua Fit program. Having a smaller population with The swimming pool gets full use

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 • MAY 2016 • WWW.CFMWS.COM 17 PSP field and HQ staff updates

Name Position Base/Wing Jackie Smith FSI Borden

Wayne Gilchrist Arena Operator Suffield

Aubrianne Pudwell Lifeguard Suffield

Andrew Stewart FSI Cold Lake

Rebecca Weller FSI Greenwood

Trina Ford FSI Wainwright

Cindy Tromp FSI Trenton

Craig Palmer PE Teacher/Evaluations Coordinator RMC

Ron Nicolas FSI Petawawa

Kendra Banfield FSI Petawawa

Isabelle Kingsbury FSI Petawawa

Christian Lizotte PES CFSU Ottawa

Todd Cirka Fitness, Sports and Recreation Coordinator – Leitrim CFSU Ottawa

Ryan Cain Fitness Coordinator CFSU (O) CFSU Ottawa

Michelle Couture-Montpetit Adjointe-administrative du gestionnaire supérieur PSP Ouest St Jean

Etienne-David Fortin Health Promotion Specialist St Jean

Jorja French Physical Fitness Coordinator OUTCAN

Andy Moorhead Senior Manager PSP Comox

Melissa Green FSI Shilo

Alexsandria Kaehler FL North Bay

Dustin MacKay PES 15 Wing Moose Jaw

Evan Walsh Research Assistant PSP HQ Ottawa

Kevin Semeniuk Research Assistant PSP HQ Ottawa

Anne Chartier Health Promotion Delivery Manager PSP HQ Ottawa

Thida Ith Health Promotion Manager Toronto

Jackie LeSarge Health Promotion Specialist Kingston

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