GARRISON PETAWAWA INFORMATION GUIDE 2021 / 2022 Training Ground of the Warriors

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Extramural Sports Programs...... Pg 26 Welcome Messages Regional/National Programs...... Pg 26 Message from the Garrison Petawawa Commander and the Chief Warrant Officer...... Pg 03 Other Message from the Senior Manager PSP...... Pg 03 Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre...... Pg 28 CANEX...... Pg 30 CF One...... Pg 31 PSP SISIP Financial...... Pg 32 Community Recreation Department...... Pg 04 Canadian Forces Housing Agency...... Pg 33 Fitness and Wellness...... Pg 05 The Petawawa Post...... Pg 34 Community Recreation Programs Gymnastics...... Pg 06 Kids 1st Programming...... Pg 07 Facilities Youth Programs...... Pg 09 Dundonald Hall...... Pg 35 Youth/Teen Clubs...... Pg 11 Silver Dart Arena...... Pg 36 Youth Organizations...... Pg 12 Army Fitness Centre...... Pg 36 Sporting Clubs...... Pg 13 Jubilee Lodge Marina...... Pg 37 Recreational Clubs...... Pg 15 South Side Community Centre...... Pg 37 Aquatics...... Pg 17 Garrison Chapels...... Pg 38 Aquatics Programs...... Pg 18 Black Bear Campground...... Pg 38 PSP Plan Program...... Pg 20 Garrison Museums...... Pg 39 De Troyes Cinema...... Pg 39 Garrison Messes Health Promotion Normandy Officers’ Mess...... Pg 40 Strengthening the Forces Programs...... Pg 22 Reichwald WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess...... Pg 40 Kyrenia Club, Jr Ranks’ Mess...... Pg 41 Physical Fitness & Services Coriano Club, Jr Ranks’ Mess...... Pg 41 Military Fitness FORCE Testing...... Pg 24 Garrison Units DFit.ca Fitness...... Pg 24 4 CDSG and 2 CMBG Units...... Pg 42 Specialty Trade Training...... Pg 24 Reconditioning...... Pg 25 Business Community Business Directory...... Pg 43 Physical Fitness & Services Local Businesses...... Pg 44 Sports Department Inter Unit Programs...... Pg 26

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Please keep in mind, due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, events and programs listed in this Guide are subject to change or cancellation.

For the most up-to-date information regarding changes in schedule, please contact the club or organization directly.

Photo by Patricia Leboeuf. Garrison Switchboard 613-687-5511 PSP Facilities Senior Manager PSP...... 5225 Dundonald Hall (front desk)...... 7114 Deputy Manager PSP...... 6717 Army Fitness Centre...... 7974 Resource and Marketing Coordinator...... 4008 Recreation Complex...... 613-687-2932 PSP Administrative Assistant...... 5225 South Side Community Centre...... 613-687-2104 Silver Dart Arena...... 6998/6999 PSP - Military Sports & Fitness Normandy Officers’ Mess...... 5556 Manager Fitness & Sports...... 7188 Reichwald WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess...... 4627 Sports Coordinator...... 7176 Kyrenia Jr Ranks’ Mess...... 5769 Fitness Coordinator...... 7129 Coriano Jr Ranks’ Mess...... 5756 Physical Exercise Specialist...... 2891 Reconditioning Manager...... 6482 Petawawa Post Facilities Coordinator...... 4634 Acting Managing Editor...... 6265 Facilities Supervisor...... 3321 Accounts/Billing...... 5386 Sports Stores...... 7002 Silver Dart Arena Manager...... 6999 Other Jubilee Lodge Manager...... 5180 SISIP Financial...... 613-687-0025 Black Bear Campground Manager...... 613-687-7268 Petawawa Golf Club...... 613-687-8294 Garrison Chapels...... 5434 PSP - Community Recreation CANEX SuperMart...... 613-687-5595 Manager Community Recreation...... 2820 PMFRC, The Family Centre...... 613-687-7587 Recreation Coordinator...... 2819 PMFRC South...... 613-687-2104 Aquatics Coordinator...... 5305 PMFRC North...... 613-687-1641 Facility Supervisor...... 2821 Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) Recreation Complex Administrative Assistant...... 2821 The CFMAP offers confidential, voluntary, short-term South Side Administrative Assistant...... 613-687-2833 counselling to assist with many of today’s stresses at home or work...... 1-800-268-7708 PSP - Health Promotion Telehealth Ontario Manager Health Promotion...... 4665 A free, confidential service for information from Health Promotion Specialist...... 4675/4633/4566 a Registered Nurse, 24/7...... 1-866-797-0000 Health Promotion Administrative Assistant...... 4685

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located on the picturesque Ottawa River Ottawa Valley, the Garrison is a vibrant and and adjacent to Algonquin Provincial Park. active community that has come together The beauty of the area accompanied by the from across all parts of Canada. wealth of four-season outdoor experiences Built in 1905 as a training camp, the is something that definitely should be Garrison has a rich history that can explored. be discovered by visiting the Garrison The Garrison has all the amenities of a Petawawa Military Museums, located at small town. The CANEX Mall houses a 63 Colbourne Road. Here you will learn CANEX Retail and Grocery store combined about the stories and exploits of the Units with a new SISIP Financial Office, Service and Regiments that call Garrison Petawawa Welcome to Garrison Petawawa, the Ontario Branch, BMO banking machine, home. From the first steps of European Training Ground of the Warriors. Subway food court, alongside a barber shop explorers and settlers, to the proud history Whether you are just arriving for the and other concessions. Amenities close by of the Canadian Armed Forces, this first time, or you are returning to Petawawa include the twin hockey rinks of the Silver area has witnessed the span of Canada’s after some time away, I assure you that you Dart Arena, outdoor and indoor running history. Once again, welcome to Garrison will find yourself welcomed to the area. tracks, ski trails, the Jubilee Lodge Marina, Petawawa. We are confident you will find it The Formation Sergeant Major and I Black Bear Campground and an 18-hole a rewarding place to work and live. have spent the majority of our careers at Petawawa Golf Course. These facilities J.D.V. Vass, Colonel, Commander, Garrison Petawawa and we consider this support approximately 6,100 Regular and 4th Canadian Division Support Group Garrison our home. We feel confident in Reserve Force members, and approximately saying that your time spent here, if you take 900 civilian employees. Accompanied by A.J. Durnford, Chief Warrant Officer, advantage of all there is to offer, will not close to 7,700 family members living in and Formation Sergeant Major, 4th Canadian be disappointing. Garrison Petawawa is around the surrounding area of the Upper Division Support Group The Senior Manager PSP

As the Senior utilize virtual interaction as required. PSP, I welcome all new CAF members and Manager PSP, I am The big question is – what will the new families to Petawawa. Please take advantage directly responsible normal look like for PSP programs and of the wonderful facilities we have here at for providing the services? Our staff, and most importantly Garrison Petawawa and I hope your stay Morale and Welfare our members, veterans and their families, is a memorable one. The key is the PSP programs and are so looking forward to having Dundonald Plan Membership Card (formerly known services to all current Hall (the gym) open with full services, as Community Access Card - CAC) which CAF members (Reg Community Recreation in full swing with provides you with access to our programs, & PRes), Veterans family programming, and Messes having services and facilities. Military members and their families here at Garrison Petawawa. fun events, mess dinners and TGIF’s. may access a variety of our facilities by However, I will be the first to admit we did During this unprecedented period we do using their Military ID Card. not meet our mandate this past year. We can have a couple of success stories. The Black We have a terrific team of dedicated all agree that none of us have experienced Bear Campground and Jubilee Lodge Marina employees who work tirelessly to provide a year like we had in 2020. The world-wide managed to operate as close to normal as the services you enjoy. I trust that you will pandemic affected all aspects of PSP. Just possible and were able to offer great seasonal find these programs have much to offer your about every program and service was either services. In addition, even though we went to family and at a very reasonable price. shut down, put on pause, or where possible, a bi-weekly newspaper – the Petawawa Post This Garrison Petawawa Information offered virtually. continued to produce a paper, which many Guide is your roadmap to having fun in your Given we are six months into 2021 already, Petawawa households so greatly enjoy. I also community. It outlines the many programs we are still dealing with the uncertainty of want to give a shout out to all PSP entities: and services which we offer to support every COVID-19 and when will we be back to Fitness & Sports Department, Health member of your family regardless of age. some sort of normalcy. Please understand, Promotion, Community Recreation and Our programs are designed to suit everyone’s we - the staff of PSP - are just as frustrated Messes for being creative and discovering interests and provide lots of fun activities to as all of you. Our employees want to be at ways to connect to their members virtually. get the whole family out who simply enjoys work, want to be offering programs and If nothing else, COVID-19 did challenge us doing stuff together. A good forum to get services and want to be interacting with our to be creative and innovative. I solicit your information about PSP is our website which members in-person – not on Zoom. patience, understanding and please feel is www.CAFconnection.ca/ Petawawa. We will continue to adapt and adjust to assured that we will be back as soon as it Nathan Lane, Senior Manager PSP, current situations, offer in-person programs is safe to do so and look forward to seeing Garrison Petawawa and services where we can and continue to you all in our facilities. On behalf of all Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 3 Community Recreation Department The Community Recreation Snow Day Programming, team and Babysitter courses and programs. Department at Garrison and individual youth sports, Craft Corner ideas. You can Our recreational fitness Petawawa is committed to Youth 1st Centre for ages 10+, find all PSP Virtual Recreation classes are offered at a variety providing comprehensive introduction courses for youth from the comfort of your of timings during the week, and engaging recreational and adults on how to create home by visiting our website and some are suitable for ages programs aimed at meeting a fitness program, use the and clicking on the “Virtual 10+. Our Yoga and AquaFit the needs of military members, fitness facilities to their fullest Services” tab.” classes are recognized as Heart their families, and members of potential, and much more. Visit www.CAFconnection. Wise Programs by the Ottawa the community. Community Recreation ca/Petawawa ot find a list of Heart Institute. We offer programming also offers a variety of virtual all our programs, and to register For more information, and options for all ages, not content and programs such as the Recreation Complex or the most up to date schedule, limited to Before and After fitness classes, Fitkids obstacle South Side Community Centre visit www.CAFconnection. School Care, PA Day and courses, virtual Home Alone to register for any of our ca/Petawawa.

4 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Community recreation Programs Fitness and Wellness Our Recreational Drop-In Specialty fitness classes are completed prior to the start of completed. Fitness class schedule provides four-eight weeks in length and the Group Fitness Instructor Once certified, students can a balanced fitness program allow participants to cycle in or Weight Training Instructor teach group fitness classes, for all levels of participants. innovative workouts to their courses. The Group Fitness provide workshops, or focus Classes run six days a week at existing workout program. Instructor Course and Weight on weight room programming. various times and take place at These programs are Training Instructor have 32 This certification will be the Recreation Complex and progressive and specialized. classroom hours and 20 hours recognized at bases across the online via Microsoft Teams. These courses have a of practical training. Students country. These classes are free with registration fee and are can certify and register For more information your PSP Plan Membership. offered on top of the drop-in through Canadian Fitness on Recreation Fitness Fitness classes run all fitness class schedule. PSP Education Services or the Programming, contact the year with updated schedules Plan members have reduced Ontario Fitness Council once Recreation Supervisor at 613- coming out each month. An up- rates and priority for these their training is successfully 687-0526. to-date schedule can be found courses. at www.CAFconnection.ca/ If you would like to become Petawawa under ‘Recreation a Group Fitness Instructor or Fitness’. Weight Training Instructor, Children ages 10+ years old we offer a Fitness Leadership are welcome with a parent to Certification Program. This attend our Yoga, Zumba, and program runs once a year. Aquafit classes. Ages 16+ have Participants start with a full access to our Recreation Fitness Theory course that Fitness program without any is an at-home assisted study prerequisite orientations. format. Group Fitness or Specialized fitness Weight Training Instructor workshops run during the courses follow Fitness Theory year to provide participants and are offered as in-class more confidence to access our courses or can be offered facilities and programs. Your blended. Each in-class course PSP Plan gives you a reduced takes four-eight weeks to program cost for our in-house complete. workshops. Fitness Theory must be

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 5 Community Recreation Programs Gymnastics Club Please Note: A parent or guardian Teeny Tumblers experience on the beat board, to compete against other club must participate in all classes for (ages three & four) mini trampoline, and our athletes on a regional level. children four years and under. A fun-filled 30 minutes tumble track. Children will be Entry to this program is by involving music, games, themes, introduced to the fundamentals assessment only and is subject Kiddie Crawlers circuits and loads of fun. This of springing, jumping, and to available space within the (6mo - 12mo) program will encourage the leaping in a safe environment. training program. A 30 minute program to development of flexibility, • Teeny Trampoline introduce you and your toddler coordination, strength and (three & four years) Gymnastics Birthday Parties to all the fun the sport of balance through the use of • Junior Trampoline at the AFC include the gymnastics has to offer. A coach gymnastic equipment. (five & six years) following: will guide you through the basic • Trampoline (ages six+) • Two-hour use of facility movement patterns using games, Junior Gymnast • Big Bounce • Invitations and loot bags songs and circuits allowing for (ages five & six) (ages seven+) • Two qualified coaches lots of exploration within a fun A fun-filled 50 minutes • Sky Flyers to guide activities and and interactive environment. involving music, games, themes, (ages seven+ & coach serve food circuits and a lot of fun. Skill recommended and • Pizza with refreshments. Parent & Tot development and equipment assessment required to • Personalized birthday (one - 3.5 years) exploration is enhanced register) doughnuts (peanut/nut free) A 45 minute program once while maintaining a focus a week to introduce you and on flexibility, coordination, Pre-Competitive Adult Gymnastics your child to gymnastics. An balance, and strength. Trampoline Program Adult recreational gymnastics experienced coach will guide This program is designed to is a fun option for those who want you through the basic movement CanGym Badges help prepare athletes aspiring to increase their fitness, learn patterns using games and (ages seven+) to become competitive some new skills or maintain the equipment circuits, allowing This recreational program trampolinists. Athletes will skills they already have. lots of exploration within a fun will allow athletes to explore develop higher level skills environment. the sport of gymnastics at and techniques in a fun and Because I Love It their own pace. Athletes engaging jumping environment. (seven+ years) Mini Masters can progress in these once- Entry to this program is by Athletes can work on (2.5 - three years) per-week, 1.5 hour classes. assessment only. developing their gymnastics or This beginner class is an They will develop flexibility, trampoline skills in this two- opportunity to explore the big strength, and endurance while Competitive hour program. Participants gym un-parented. Children will learning new skills and having Trampoline Program will have the opportunity to be introduced to the fundamentals fun. Our Competitive Trampoline work towards increasing their of gymnastics, develop listening Team is an intensive training flexibility, strength, cardio and skills and build independence. Trampoline Classes based program that encourages endurance, all while learning This is a structured program If your child likes to jump self-discipline, skill development new techniques and skills of that will include trampoline, and bounce, then this is the and physical fitness. Throughout their choosing. This program tumbling, bars, dance, music and class to try. Trampoline is the season the team travels to is ideal for athletes who wish to much more. a jam-packed, fun-filled trampoline interclub meets develop specific skills, increase

6 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa their gym training time and on all gymnastics apparatuses. week, where our experienced, This talented group of for those not interested in This program will continue to certified coaches ensure that gymnasts represent the competing. encourage the development progression based training Petawawa Gymnastics of flexibility, coordination, allows gymnast to excel Club throughout our region Cheerleading strength, balance and through their participation. at various competitions. This recreational program skill through the use of Experienced, certified coaches will introduce participants to gymnastic equipment. Note: • Four-hour Pre-Competitive ensure that progression based the sport of cheering, including This program is coach Team – two-hour sessions, training allows a gymnast motions, jumps, voice, recommended and will two sessions per week to excel through their showmanship and tumbling. require an assessment to • Six-hour Pre-Competitive participation. Athletes can progress in once-a- register. Team – three-hour sessions, week 1.5 hour classes. two sessions per week • Eight-hour Competitive Petawawa Gymnastics Team – four-hour sessions, Petite Elite Pre-Competitive Program Petawawa Gymnastics two sessions per week (three & four years, five & six OfficialGC P invitation is Competitive Program • 12-hour Competitive years, and seven & eight) required upon registration. OfficialGC P invitation is Team – four-hour sessions, This 45-minute or one Gymnasts will train to develop required upon registration. three sessions per week hour program once a week their mandatory compulsory is designed to build upon skills, with a focus on NOTE previously learned gymnastics becoming members of the Ontario Gymnastics Fees and HST will be added to the skills and abilities. Petawawa Gymnastics Club’s cost of classes. For class fees, dates, times, and to Children will be introduced Competitive Team. Gymnasts register visit www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa. to more advanced techniques train for four or six hours a

Community recreation Programs Kidz 1st Programming Community Recreation is an Before and After School Club PA Day Adventures Camp Programs established recreation service (ages four - 12) (ages four - 12) (ages four+) provider in Renfrew County for The BAS Club is an inclusive Our PA Day Adventures Did you know that our all ages and actively practices recreation program that offer an exciting, busy, fun- camps are the biggest in integration and inclusion. With offers an endless variety of filled day including crafts Renfrew County? We offer a wide variety of programs, programmed activities with and activities. March Break Camps, Summer there is something for everyone a focus on HIGH FIVE® We offer our services Camps and Specialty Camps! to enjoy! For integration Principles and Guidelines of to both English and With themed days, special support, please contact the healthy child development Francophone schools with activities, trip days and our Program Supervisor at 613- and FUN! Our affiliated Extended Care available. HIGH FIVE® trained staff, 687-5511 ext 2822 to discuss schools include St. Francis of Program registration is not our camp experience is hard options to ensure your child can Assisi, Our Lady of Sorrows, limited to the school board to beat! Children will play and attend the recreation program of L’Equinoxe, Jeanne Lajoie and affiliated with your child’s make long lasting friendships their choice. Valour School. school. in a safe environment that

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 7 fosters healthy growth and you and your child to connect Party at the Plex activities. development. Our camps run with other families facing Take part in our themed • Large decorated room out of both the Rec Plex and the similar circumstances. Your party packages that make it according to theme. South Side Community Centre child will have the opportunity hassle free for parents! Choose • Party themed activities. with Extended Care available. to engage with other children from a variety of kid-friendly • Themed invitations and while participating in recreation party packages. Visit our treat bags. Play My Way activities such as sports, crafts, website for further information. • Pizza lunch with (ages four - 10 years) games and more. Our goal is to refreshment. Party Package Includes: This recreation based provide adaptive programming • A themed, peanut/nut • Party Facilitators to guide program is designed for in a safe place where your child free cake! children with unique physical, can practice their skills such Register for the above programs online emotional, behavioural and/or as sharing and taking turns, at www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa medical needs. We welcome as well as learn new skills!

Garrison Petawawa Community Recreation is an accredited organization with High Five® High Five® Accredited Garrison Petawawa and procedure evaluations, Community Recreation is an Community Recreation Accredited Organization with is commited to assisting For more information HIGHIVE F ®, Canada’s only children along the path of ® quality assurance standard healthy child development. on High Five and for children’s programs. Awareness is key, parents Community Recreation has should look for HIGH FIVE® why it makes a committed to provide the logos when registering for highest quality recreation and programs. HIGH FIVE® is difference, visit sport programs to children aged the best way to play! For more six to 12. Through training information on HIGH FIVE® www.highfive.org and development, program visit www.CAFconnection. assessments, and policy ca/Petawawa. 8 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Community recreation Programs Youth 1st Centre (ages 10+) Our Youth 1st Centre provides home with younger siblings. fun and safe environment! youth an edge in applying a safe environment free of This course includes safety We believe that they can do for future employment with discrimination for all youth in the procedures, caring for and anything and we want to help Community Recreation once community. We want everyone feeding infants, toddlers, and them reach their full potential! they reach 16 years of age. to feel welcome and comfortable school aged children. Youth The six-week workshop will enough at the Centre to try new will also learn first aid basics. include a variety of activities Steve Nash Youth Basketball things and make new friends. For more information call that focus on such topics as The main objective of this As an Accredited organization the Youth Program Supervisor body confidence, mindfulness, grassroots program is to with HIGH FIVE®, Canada`s at 613-687-2104 ext 244. This and healthy active living. provide youth between the only quality assurance standard program runs from the South Participants can look forward ages of seven and 14 with for children’s programs, we are Side Community Centre. to fitness classes, dance and the knowledge and skills to committed to providing the Both in-person and virtual other guest visits. learn and play basketball. highest quality programs for our delivery options are available Monthly Dove Self- Two sessions are offered local youth. We strive to partner for this course. Please visit Esteem virtual events are yearly, in the fall and early with our youth and maximize www.CAFconnection.ca/ also available and will cover spring. Participants receive their engagement by asking Petawawa for more details relevant topics that are a free basketball, jersey and for their views and opinions to impacting youth as well as a Steve Nash Certificate of better understand the direction Home Alone Course provide an opportunity for Achievement. This program they want to see our programs (ages 10+) participants to connect with runs out of Dundonald Hall. go. Our Youth 1st Centre This course is designed to each other from the comfort of includes free Wi-Fi, a pool table, help youth become comfortable their own homes. Jr. NBA access to the gymnasium and being home alone, gain (ages five & six, sporting equipment, a big screen confidence and the smarts to Leaders in Training seven - 10 and 11 - 14 years) television, gaming stations, deal with situations that arise Program (ages 14+): Jr. NBA Youth Basketball board games, and more! whenm mo and dad aren’t Leadersn i Training (LIT) is a 10-week program home. This program runs from is a completely free tailored designed to develop and YOUTH PROGRAMS the South Side Community program designed to teach enhance basketball skills. All Youth 1st Virtual Events Centre. youth valuable leadership staff are HIGH FIVE® trained Staying in? The Youth 1st Both in-person and virtual skills as well as allow them in the principles of childhood Centre is hosting free monthly delivery options are available to gain volunteer experience development. The program virtual youth events to add for this course. Please visit with PSP Community combines the use of drills, more fun and socialization to www.CAFconnection.ca/ Recreation Summer Camps. progressions and game play your home life! Events will Petawawa for more details. Youth will receive training to enhance skills and tactics. games such as trivia, Charades, that covers a variety of topics The provision of quality Bingo and more!” Dove Self-Esteem Project such as how to be a leader, programs and activities (ages 10+) general health and safety as support healthy child Red Cross Babysitter The Dove Self-Esteem wells a become HIGH FIVE® development. Community Training Course (ages 11+) Project is designed to empower certified. The LIT program Recreation is committed to Become a qualified babysitter youtho t build confidence and offers valuable education the HIGH FIVE® philosophy or learn how to help out at be all that they can be in a and experience that will give of children in recreation and

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 9 thing you can do is attend field sports, gymnastics and our lacrosse clinics. Our cheerleading. Camps run lacrosse clinics are geared to out of various locations to players of all ability levels best accommodate planned and provide lacrosse players activities and we offer with training from our expert extended care as well as pizza coaches – while also stressing lunch on Fridays. We are the importance of developing dedicated to ensuring youth leadership skills and being a have fun, gain confidence and good sport. try new things so that they This introductory clinic have the best camp experience applies the concepts of possible! Lacrosse FITS - Fundamental Interactive Training System. Youth Sports and Survival: Summer Camps sport. We have a responsibility continuously throughout the Baseball Clinic Youth Sports offers camps to provide activities and year when it counts. You The baseball co-ed clinic is for youth aged eight - 13. Our environments where children can pick one of the sessions an instructional clinic where focussn i o fun, fitness and the feel safe, welcome, competent, individually or all three for a our instructors will focus on fundamentals of sport. This connected, empowered and discount. teaching young players of summer’s themed weeks will special. The class meets once a week all abilities the fundamental offer you a choice of Extreme for training and guidance skills of baseball in a fun Sports, Outdoor & Beach Sports Fit by an instructor. For more and structured atmosphere. Sports, Racquet and Field Sports Fit is a training information, call the Youth During the clinic, athletes Sports, Athletic Conditioning cycle that uses periodization Sports department at 613-687- will complete drills that deal and our brand new Tri Sport training to enhance any 2833. with skills such as hitting, Camp. athlete between nine and 15 Sports Fit Academy is for throwing, fielding, pitching Our Survival Camp is years old for any sport. The young athletes and primarily and base running. geared for youth ages nine training cycle includes three focuses on the fundamentals This Spring Clinic takes place - 13 who enjoy taking in separate sessions: of general conditioning at Dundonald Hall in April. the elements of nature, 1. Conditioning & Speed - techniques and introduces who are curious about their September and October exercises to youth. We offer Volleyball Clinic surroundings and who enjoy 2. Strength & Agility - a series of three, six-week For youth aged 10 - 15 years being active outdoors! November and December sessions throughout the year. of age, this program focuses 3. Circuit Training - January on basic volleyball skills in Floor Hockey and February Lacrosse Clinic a fun environment! An ideal Floor Hockey will be This concept of training If you’re looking to improve introduction to the sport available to enjoy Sunday is for the athlete who wants your individual lacrosse of volleyball. Participants afternoons at Dundonald to be engaged in a program skills, have fun and meet will learn skills such as Hall.e W provide a fun, safe that will show improvement new friends, then the best bumping, volleying, serving indoor environment where and passing. All skill levels boys and girls can play ball are welcome to join! This hockey with other youth their program runs from April to age. No rain-outs, no soggy June. fields,r o snowstorms our games are never affected by Youth Camps the weather so we never have The Youth 1st and Youth to re-schedule. Sports department offer a If you can run, you can variety of camps during play! March Break and Summer! This program will feature Youth camps include skills, drills, three-on-three everything from culinary, games, five-on-five games, adventure and preforming round robin tournaments and arts, to exciting court and much more!

To register for any of the youth programs mentioned above, visit us online at www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa, or in person at the Recreation Complex or South Side Community Centre. For further information call the Recreation Complex at 613-687-2932.

10 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Community recreation Programs Youth/Teen Clubs Petawawa Predators Canada. The PPSC is governed Hockey Association operates of the game, while the older Swim Club by an executive committee that out of both the Petawawa Civic players perfect the game. The The Petawawa Predators is comprised of volunteers. Centre and the Silver Dart summer season runs from Swim Club (PPSC) is a If your child is interested Arena and oversees all minor May through to August and competitive swim club for in the world of competitive hockey activities in Petawawa. the indoor season starts in youth ages six and up. Our swimming, please contact the For information visit www. October and finishes in March. program focuses on stroke club at predatorspetawawa@ petawawaminorhockey.ca or For more information about perfection, endurance, rules of gmail.com or visit www.CAF- call 613-687-1277. registration, board members, competitive swimming, health connection.ca/Petawawa. We volunteering and updates, and the importance of fitness in welcome swimmers at anytime Petawawa Minor please visit our website at www. a competitive swim world. throughout the season. Soccer Club petawawaminorsoccer. Your child will be monitored The Petawawa Minor com or our Facebook page and mentored by trained and Petawawa Skating Club Soccer Club provides the at www.facebook.com/ skilled coaches. Coaches will “All it takes is a pair of opportunity for boys and girls PetawawaSoccer. assess the swimmers and assist skates.” The Petawawa Skating from three - 18 years of age parents in selecting the right Club strives to ensure that to learn soccer skills and have Ottawa Valley Girls starting point for their child to skaters of all ages and abilities a lot of fun while playing the Hockey Association match their current abilities. achieve their skating goals in a game. We are dedicated to the The Ottawa Valley Girls Swimmers will be placed in a safe, positive environment. We development of young athletes Hockey Association is a girls level that is best suited for them. offer a wide range of programs through soccer. Young players competitive (Ottawa Valley These levels include programs from beginner to advanced as are taught the rules and skills Thunder) and non-competitive for beginners in FUNdamentals well as synchronized skating or Novice to the more advanced and power skating skills that Jr/Sr Competitive. are geared towards hockey. They will train from one to Instruction is provided by six times a week depending certified Skate Canada coaches. on their level and the program Our regular season is from offers a very flexible timetable. Octobero t March and we have Swimmers will have the off season programs in the fall opportunity to compete in and spring. All information several swimming competitions can be found on our website, throughout the year in Eastern www.petawawaskatingclub. Ontario. PPSC has produced com or email us at info@ swimmers that have competed petawawaskatingclub.com. in regional, provincial and national championships. Greater Petawawa Minor We are members of Swim Hockey Association Ontario, which is part of Swim The Greater Petawawa Minor

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 11 and offers a wide variety of activities and courses while meeting the interests of youth. Cadets engage in leadership, physical fitness, citizenship training, adventure training, survival, navigation, precision marksmanship, and much more. Cadets also participate in an array of community service activities, sports, and weekend field exercises throughout the year with additional opportunities to experience Ottawa Valley Girls Hockey Association multi-day expeditions - locally and internationally - and to hockey program for atom, pee the world. Scouts is the start of We’re always looking for partake in competitive air wee, bantam and midget aged something great! incredible volunteers to help rifle marksmanship, biathlon, players, from ages eight - 17. All youth (girls and boys) girls be their best. precision drill, orienteering, The program is intended to from five - 26 years old are Register now and save her and first-aid. provide each player with the welcome. New volunteers are spot with us. Visit www. The aim of a Canadian tools they need to become also welcome. Please contact girlguides.ca/joinus or call Cadet Program is to develop the best player, teammate and Erin Roberts, 4th Petawawa 1-877-564-6188. in youth the attributes of good student they can be. Each player Group Commissioner for more citizenship and leadership, will be asked to sign a letter of information, eeroberts_dixon@ 2642 3 RCR Royal promote physical fitness, and commitment to the team and to msn.com, 613-584-4006. Canadian Army Cadets stimulate interest in activities each other. This commitment Rise to the ultimate of the Canadian Armed will include playing hockey Girl Guides challenge and join 2642 3 RCR Forces. at the highest level, to drive a Royal Canadian Army Cadet 2642 3 RCR Royal strong work ethic, contribute Corps today! Canadian Army Cadet Corps to a strong team atmosphere, Local residents between 12 is the organization of choice work towards improving their Girl Guides is an exciting and 18 years old interested for youth and adults interested school average and, above all place where girls can follow in participating in dynamic, in the outdoors as well as else, have fun and enjoy the their curiosity and creativity challenging, well-organized the opportunity to explore, game. The players will also to take on the world. We activities are encouraged to fundraise, and volunteer be expected to represent the give girls an all-access pass enroll. within the Petawawa region Ottawa Valley and to set the to unlimited adventures, 2642 3 RCR Royal Canadian throughout the year. standard for future players. countless confidence-building Army Cadets meet regularly For more information, To register or for additional moments and ready-for- on Tuesday evenings at Korea please do not hesitate to information please visit www. anything skills. Hall, Building O-9, from 6 to 9 contact Captain Sandra Heidel girlshockey.ca. Guiding is where girls p.m. The Army Cadet Training at 613-401-0567 or email her at shine as they take the lead Program is free of charge [email protected]. and explore new challenges YOUTH Organizations designed just for them – all Scouts with the support of girls and women who cheer them on every step of the way. It’s all part of our formula for empowering every girl to be everything she wants to be. At Girl Guides, girls will form friendships, develop Kids in Scouts have fun confidence, gain new skills adventures discovering new and become active members of things and experiences they their community. And above wouldn’t have elsewhere. all, it is a safe place where girls Along the way, they develop can have fun, let loose and be into capable, confident and kids! well-rounded individuals, Don’t forget, you can be better prepared for success in a part of the movement too! 2642 3 RCR Royal Canadian Army Cadets 12 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Petawawa Archery Club Community recreation Programs Sporting Clubs Petawawa Archery Club for bow hunting. Bows and it out. Gear and instructions A full year membership The Petawawa Archery arrows are available for use for are available on-site during (September - June), half Club welcomes all skill levels anyone who doesn’t have their climbing nights. year membership, or trial and offers lessons to beginners own equipment but would like We offer annual member drop-ins are in September and January. to try archery. memberships to military available to be purchased at The Basic Archery course Located at the South and community members as the Recreation Complex. A introduces the sport to Side Community Centre, well as reasonable drop-in PSP Plan Membership or One all ages at the South Side Tuesday and Thursday 7 - 9 and group rates. For group Club Card is required. For Community Centre, teaching p.m. For more information bookings, please contact more information or details the fundamentals of archery call Wade at 613-687-8212. [email protected], on our training schedule such as proper stance, how to three to four weeks in advance and workshops please draw correctly, sighting the Karate Club or check us out through our visit www.CAFconnection. target, learning about bows The Petawawa Goju Karate Facebook page ‘Petawawa ca/Petawawa or email us at and arrows and ultimately, to Club offers its members an Indoor Rock Climbing [email protected]. shoot. Participants must be at excellent forum for fitness, Club’. Drop ins at the Rec least 10 years old and must sign training and advancement in Plex (September to May) Petawawa (Civitan) an archery waiver which must the art. Qualified black belt Wednesdays from 6 - 9 p.m; 6 - Tennis Club be brought to the first class. instructors provide safe training 7 p.m. is dedicated to families. The Petawawa (Civitan) All equipment is supplied. for adults and children aged six Tennis Club offers a full range We cater to both the family and up. We offer classes two Petawawa Triathlon Club of tennis activities for beginner and single shooters. Our times a week at the Rec Plex. New The Petawawa Triathlon to competitive players. Our facilities offer year-round members are welcomed each Club provides training and emphasis is on recreation and shooting that includes a 20 September. For more information coaching opportunities to help social competition and members yard indoor range; three call 613-687-0753. you train safely and effectively. can choose to participate at their outdoor ranges; 3-D range that Develop your swimming, own f level o play. Our qualified includes 14 3-D targets; FITA Indoor Rock Climbing Club running and cycling skills instructors are on hand to teach range for target shooters; and Indoor Rock Climbing is one with year round training with through our lesson program or a practice range with eight of Canada’s fastest growing highly qualified coaches and to offer tips on improving your butts (10 - 50 yards). sports and Petawawa’s Indoor trainers. The club is open to game when you ask. Younger Along with indoor and Rock Climbing Club offers the all fitness levels of military players are invited to participate outdoor shooting, available best climbing in the Ottawa and civilian personnel aged in our youth program while all year, the club holds 3-D Valley! Twenty foot high 15 and over. The club hosts seniors are welcome to play tournaments. Tournaments walls, overhangs, textured an annual Triathlon event in among their peers. We try to consist of two rounds of 20 walls and bouldering areas June to kick off the summer provide something for all skill 3-D targets and are open to offer many diverse routes to triathlon season, providing levels through our scheduled shooters of all abilities. The challenge beginner and expert participants with an option of weekly events. For additional tournaments and outdoor climbers alike. No experience a Sprint, Team Sprint Relay or information please call 519- ranges are excellent practice or equipment is required to try Tri-a-Tri distance. 568-9855.

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 13 can be used. Garrison Petawawa For more information Fencing Club on how to register, visit Our club registers all its www.CAFconnection.ca/ fencers in the Ontario Fencing Petawawa. A PSP Plan Association and the Canadian Membership is required. Non Fencing Federation to obtain PSP Plan members must add insurance coverage and to an additional Single Club allow our athletes to compete membership fee. For more provincially and nationally. information contact cfbpgc@ As of July 2006, the Canadian gmail.com, or visit our Fencing Federation requires Facebook page ‘Petawawa all participants fencing in Gun Club.’ Canada to hold a license. We recommend that children Garrison Petawawa be at least 10 years of age to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club welcomes both military Badminton Club participate in our club. Evolution Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu members and civilians alike. The Badminton Club Plenty of beginner and (BJJ) and Muay Thai Petawawa We use military ranges and offers singles, doubles and advanced fencing tournaments isn a IBJJF and WKF-certified trained Range Safety Officers mixed play. Whether you are available for interested school. We are the largest martial to provide both a safe and play competitively, locally fencers to try. For more arts academy in the Ottawa fun environment. Ranges or nationally, or just play for information check us out on Valley. used by the club include exercise and leisure, the club Facebook or drop in during Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Quebec Range, which is a has something to offer you. our practices. We train on programs are taught by the only 50-metre outdoor rim fire/ All you need are indoor shoes Wednesday nights at the Rec IBJJF-certified BJJ Black Belt pistol/shotgun range and Echo and a badminton racquet. The Plex gym. instructor in the Ottawa Valley, Range, a 100-metre pistol/ club supplies nets, courts, Prof. Steven Burgess. Our Muay shotgun/rifle range with 15 shuttles, someone to play with Les Coureurs de Bois Thai Fitness classes are taught by lanes. All ranges come with and instruction when needed. Running Club certified Muay Thai instructor free Figure 11 and Figure 12 We’re located at Dundonald This cross-country and Kru Richard Godoy. targets for the members to Hall and play Mondays and track and field club is open to We offer top level instruction use. Wednesdays from 7 - 9:30 youth aged 11 - 18 and runs in both BJJ and Muay Thai, two The club also has steel p.m. and Saturdays from 9 - from February to November of the world’s most effective targetry including gongs, 11 a.m., year round. Players at Dundonald Hall. From martial arts. Our goal is to make falling plates, poppers and a must be 12 and over. Februaryo t June, we’re a our students better every time Texas star. Members also have For more information track and field club that trains they step onto the mats. access to spotting scopes, shot on how to register, visit indoors on Saturday mornings BJJ offers the following Youth timers and a chronograph. The www.CAFconnection.ca/ from 7 - 11 a.m. until the snow Programs: club runs three-gun matches Petawawa. If you are a melts, then we train outdoors • Little Warrior and other events throughout PSP Plan member a single at the Valour track until • Young Warrior Beginner the year and sends members badminton membership mid-June. We offer training (ages seven - 14) to three-gun PRS, IPSC, isn a additional $55+HST in sprints, jumps, middle • Young Warrior IDPA and other shooting or a family membership is distance, long distance and Intermediate competitions throughout $75+HST. Non PSP Plan throwing. (ages seven - 14) Eastern Ontario. memberships must add an From July until November • Young Warrior Advanced Regular membership is open additional $35+HST Single we train cross-country (ages seven - 14) to both military, civilian and Club Membership fee. runners at the Valour track Our Adult BJJ classes are their dependents. Those under Membership is valid for one and on the trails in Terrace offered throughout the week and 18 years cannot join but can year from date of purchase. Provincial Park on Tuesdays, on weekends, starting at age 15. shoot when accompanied by For more information call Thursdays, and Saturdays Muay Thai is offered Monday a member. Unlike other clubs, Paul Johns at 289-423-6541, from 8 - 10 a.m. For more through Thursday for adults we do not have a membership or email thenetnut.paulj@ information, contact Rick only. quota and your restricted gmail.com. Schroeder at 613-312-7501, If you are interested in Authorization to Transport Additional information coureursdeboispetawawa@ hearing more about any of is done free of charge for all online at www. gmail.com or www. our programs please email members owning restricted badmintonpetawawa.com. lescoureursdebois.ca. evolutionbjjpetawawa@hotmail. firearms.n I order to bring com or follow us on Facebook. restricted firearms onto To register for any PSP Sporting Clubs, visit us online or in Garrison Petawawa, you must person at the Recreation Complex or South Side Community Garrison Petawawa have an ATT through our Centre. For more information, call the Recreation Complex at Gun Club club. The club does have some 613-687-2932 or visit www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa The Garrison Petawawa Gun restrictions on calibres that 14 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Canadian Military Wives Choirs Petawawa (CMWCPetawawa) Recreational Clubs Auto Fix-It Club including membership • Wood storage area Wednesday. Some instruments The Auto Fix It Club is and rental fees, visit www. • Open to Military are available for rent. locatedt a 282 Menin Road CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa. and Civilians with valid Contact Verlie at 613-687- Bldg D-19. The club has five . PSP Plan Membership 2890 for more information, maintenance bays, two hoists Wood Hobby Shop (additional club membership or e-mail: whitlock@nrtco. are available for hourly rental If you are a woodworker, fee may apply) net. Visit our website: www. as well as two project bays novice or experienced, who petawawalegion.ca/band. which can be rented out on measures twice and cuts once Petawawa Legion a weekly basis. Specialty then the Wood Hobby Club offers Community Band The Swinging Swallows tools include a tire changer a facility and equipment to build The Petawawa Legion Square Dance Club and balancer, metal cutting any inside or outside project. Community Band is a concert The Swinging Swallows torches, welding (ARC, MIG), The club boasts a complete and marching band founded in Square Dance Club dances a diagnostic scanner as well line of major stationary and 1978 by the Royal Canadian weekly (September through as many others. Most of our power hand tools. All you Legion Branch 517. April)t a the Wesley United attendants have extensive have to provide is some The Band rehearses on Church Fellowship Hall, mechanical backgrounds basic accessories such as a Wednesday evenings from 275 Pembroke Street East in and can help with projects as measuring tape, safety glasses 7 to 9 p.m. in the Petawawa Pembroke. Our mission is to required. Volunteer attendants and common hand tools. Legion Hall from September increase awareness, interest are welcome. Members can access the to June and ends its season and thus, participation in If you would like to club facilities daily, seven days with a series of free out-door today’s square dancing – a become a member, a PSP Plan a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. concerts in June and July. contact sport for the non- membership is required. A Don’t forget your PSP Plan Newcomers of all skill athletic! Come alone, with a yearly Auto Fix-It membership Card. Military members and levels are always welcome, partner, or bring some friends is available for purchase at the civilians are welcome to join. and Band School classes and form your own square Recreation Complex or South Locatedt a 319 Menin Rd. Bldg are held from 6 to 6:45 p.m. (four couples needed!). Side Community Centre. D-2 (near the POL Point). For before Band rehearsal every We start fresh around the Operational hours are more information call the Wood Monday – Thursday from 6 – 10 Hobby Club at 613-687-5511 p.m. Hours are subject to change ext. 5768. A safety orientation based on attendant availability. is required prior to membership. For more information, contact • Comprehensive selection the Recreation Complex at of equipment 613-687-2932, or the club at • Basic woodworking courses 613-687-5511 ext. 6153. If you are open to everyone have an emergency, contact the • Safety and shop tour executive team. of facility For more information • Lockers are available Petawawa Legion Community Band Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 15 628-9777 for more information, Armed Forces community in and please like us on Facebook. a positive way. For more information, Canadian Military Wives visit our Facebook page Choirs Petawawa (Canadian Military Wives (CMWC Petawawa) Choirs Petawawa) or email at canadianmwc.petawawa@ gmail.com

Military wives, partners Petawawa Gaming & and service couples around Modeling Club the world undergo numerous The Petawawa Gaming challenges while their and Modeling Club meets significant others are away. once a week, and offers a Swinging Swallows Square Dancing Club In 2013, after great success venue to play a variety of in Britain, Military Wives tabletop, board, or card middle of September. The whenever possible. Choirs began to form in games with other interested Caller shows you all you need Jazzp u your fitness plan Canada as a way to provide individuals. Memberships are to know – where to put your with a dose of square dancing! a support network to women available at the Recreation hands, your feet and where to Its i fitness at its finest! It in the military community. Complex or South Side gon o the floor! ‘Two left feet’ burns calories, is a good Since then, choirs have been Community Centre. For more could be an asset! It is fun and cardiovascular workout and organized at many bases information, contact the easy to learn. We welcome helps build stronger weight- across Canada, including Recreation Complex at 613- newcomers. Our Caller, bearing bones. It’s something Garrison Petawawa. 687-2932. Francois Desmarais, lives in that you and your partner can do The CMWC Petawawa is Ottawa and commutes each together, but you can still join us a three part women’s choir Petawawa River Rats week to teach and call for us. In if you’re single. Get up off the with a membership of over Whitewater Kayak Club August many of the Swallows couch and get up and dance! 60 local women. With a vast The Petawawa River Rats dance in the Amphitheatre as Today’s square dancing is good repertoire the choir sings Whitewater Kayak Club is part of Pembroke’s Waterfront exercise for the body and the regularly at local events for both experienced and Live program (see picture), mind, and it is a good place to including Remembrance Day novice kayakers. and in the Amphitheatre in meet new friends! We dance services and Family Day The Petawawa River Rats Petawawa’s Centennial Park for fun not perfection, we laugh hosted by Garrison Petawawa. (PRR)s i the only whitewater to show how much fun square a lot, and we use all different Since 2016 we have had the paddling club in the Ottawa dancing is. For extra fun kinds of music. Because we are pleasure of singing at the Valley. We are whitewater we dance in the community not-for-profit square dancing is Germaina Club’s Christmas enthusiasts who like to play by invitation -- at senior’s inexpensive, too. Market, with the Pembroke in the rapids, socialize, residences, nursing homes, Visit us at www. Symphony Orchestra, New laugh, and share the joy of schools, fairs and other getupanddance.ca or call 613 Years Day we sang during paddling. Rogers Hometown Hockey, Interested in whitewater with highlights on Sportsnet paddling? Our club is during Hockey Night in dedicated to introducing Canada, for local hockey new people, providing a tournaments, at the Garrison safe environment to learn Commander’s luncheon new skills and progress in and the 2017 Opening the sport, and to provide a Ceremonies at the Invictus paddling community full Games in Toronto. of excited and passionate The goal of the choir individuals who love is to provide a safe, fun whitewater! and mutually supportive Weekly pool/pond environment through singing. sessions with knowledgeable Bute w don’t just sing, we instructors are a great way to have social nights where the learn the skills necessary for goal is to relax, have fun and getting out on the river. get to know one another. If you are a whitewater Together we give ourselves boater, the PRR is for you. the opportunity to get We live in the best whitewater involved locally, support each region in the world! Check Photo by Patricia Leboeuf. other and work to raise the us out on Facebook for more profile of the wider Canadian information! 16 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Community recreation Programs Aquatics Our beautiful aquatic facility Open Swim aerobic fitness. You use the Lane Swim has a 25-metre pool as well as There are a variety of Open resistance of the water for a Lane Swim is a great a walk-in wading pool with Swim times to choose from. low impact workout. Check out opportunity to brush up on accessible equipment (chair These swims have the main our schedule for more details! your strokes or prepare for a lift).e W offer programming for pool and the wading pool open physical competition. They all ages including the Canadian including a hot tub, and sauna. Family Swim are scheduled throughout Red Cross Swim programs, Extra features like the Water Family Swim is a swim the week and weekend. Lane Lifesaving Society advanced Walkway and Tarzan Rope are for children under eight and Swim is free to PSP Plan leadership courses, and Aquafit offered based on participant their parents/guardians and members or a $6 drop in fee Splash into Fitness. numbers and staffing. These is free for those who are PSP for visitors. All of our swim instructors swims are scheduled in the Plan members. Family Swims are certified with the Canadian evenings and on the weekends. are scheduled in the wading Leisure Swim Red Cross and/or Lifesaving pool only and take place on For those who swim at a Society. Community Recreation Aquatic Fitness Classes weekends. These swims are relaxed pace. If you want to Aquatics is committed to the Aquatic Fitness Classes open to families at no cost swim in wide double lanes or HIGHIVE F ® philosophy in offer a fun and challenging provided you have a PSP Plan Aqua Jog or do exercises then recreation and sport. way for cardiovascular and membership. this swim is for you. Check out www. CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Summer Programming today for all our programming information. The Pool Hotline We boast a fantastic summer program which includes access to two outdoor facilities; Black Bear 613-687- 5511 ext. SWIM Beach and the North Side Splash Pad. (7946). Get Wet, Get Active & Make a Splash Today! Follow us on Facebook at Rec Aquatics Petawawa for updates. *Programs are subject to change.

Red Cross Swimming Lessons Professional, experienced staff will teach you or your child Black Bear Beach North Side Splash Pad how to swim. There are four, 154 Lievin Road, Garrison Petawawa 50 Regalbuto Avenue, Garrison Petawawa eight-week sessions that run Black Bear beach faces out on the beautiful The North Side Splash Pad is a fun and exciting between September and July to Ottawa River. Offers a lifeguarded environment facility that has a mushroom sprinkler, a bucket suit your needs. Check online Mondayo t Sunday (12 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.). It is dumping station and fully loaded water guns! It is for the schedule and costs. the perfect spot to spend the day outdoors! open Monday to Sunday (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.).

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 17 Aquatic Programs Preschoolers Program Description Starfish The baby and their caregiver work on getting wet, buoyancy and movement, front, back and vertical position in the water, (4-12 mos) *Parented and shallow water entries and exits. Duck The baby and their caregiver work on rhythmic breathing, moving forward and backward, front and back float with recov- (12-24 mos) *Parented ery, and shallow water entries and exits. Sea Turtle The toddler and their caregiver work on submersion, front and back floats and glides, jumping into chest-deep water with (2-3 years) *Parented assistance, kicking on front and front swim. Sea Otter Swimmers will work on kicking on front, opening their eyes under water, further develop basic floats and glides, and (3-5 years) *Parented swim 1m. Salamander Swimmers will work on improving their front and back float and jumping into chest-deep water unassisted. Kicking is (3-5 years) *Parented added to the front and back glide and swimmers will be able to swim 2 meters upon completion. Sunfish Swimmers will work on kicking and can perform glides (front, back, and roll-over), enter chest-deep water safely, float in (3-5 years) *Parented chest-deep water, swim with a PFD, and swim 5m continuously. Crocodile Swimmers will further develop the front and back glide with kick, front and back swim, jump into chest-deep water, swim (3-5 years) *Parented with a PFD, and swim 10 m continuously. Whale Swimmers will increase their distance on front and back glide with kick, increase distance on front and back swim and (3-5 years) *Parented swim 15m continuously. Private and semi-private swim lessons are the perfect learning environment for people who are just beginning to swim as Private/Semi Private Wading Pool well as for those who just want to become better at it. We offer options for both! (3-5 years) *Parented Private Lessons: One child. One-to-one instructions. Semi Private : Two children of similar skill level.

Children Program Description

Swim Kids 1 Swimmers develop front and back float, front and back glide, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and exits, and (6 yrs & up) *Parented swim 5m.

Swim Kids 2 Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 1 or Sunfish. Swimmers learn front and back glide with flutter (6 yrs & up) *Parented kick, develop front swim, complete deep-water activities (assisted) and swim 10m continuously.

Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 2 or Crocodile. Swimmers increase their distance on front and Swim Kids 3 back glide with flutter kick, perform flutter kick unassisted, wear a PFD in chest-deep water, float in chest-deep water, (6 yrs & up) *Parented and swim 15m continuously.

Swim Kids 4 Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 3 or Whale. Swimmers learns back swim and front crawl (10m), (6 yrs & up)*Parented work on flutter kick on back, introduction to sculling and can swim 25m continuously.

Swim Kids 5 Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 4. Swimmers develop front crawl (15m), learn back crawl (15m) and (6 yrs & up) whip kick on back, learn stride dive and treading water, perform head-first sculling on back, and swim 50m continuously.

Swim Kids 6 Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 5. Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (6 yrs & up) (25m) , learn elementary back stroke and the dolphin kick. They also swim 75m continuously.

Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 6. Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl Swim Kids 7 (50m) and elementary back stroke (25m). They learn front scull and stride entry. Perform whip kick on front and the (6 yrs & up) dolphin kick. They also swim 150m continuously

Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 7. Front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke to be Swim Kids 8 refined. They learn breaststroke, eggbeater/tread water, feet-first surface dive and standing shallow dive. Swim 300m (6 yrs & up) continuously.

Swim Kids 9 Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 8. Front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breast- (6 yrs & up) stroke continue to be refined. Learn side stroke kick and head-first surface dive. Swim 400m continuously.

Swim Kids 10 Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 9. Further refinement of strokes. They learn side stroke, dolphin (6 yrs & up) kick (vertical), and feet- and head-first surface dives with underwater swim. Swim 500m continuously.

Private - Main Pool Private and semi-private swim lessons are the perfect learning environment for people who are just beginning to swim as (6 yrs & up) well as for those who just want to become better at it. We offer both! *Parented if for Preschool/Swim Kids 1-4 level Private lessons: One child. One-to-one instructions and/or if child needs assistance Semi Private : Two children of similar skill level.

Prerequisites: Can roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute and then swim 50m. Provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol’s three levels - Rookie, Ranger, and Star - continue to de- Swim Patrol velop participants’ swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society’s Bronze medal awards.

18 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Aquatic Programs Cont’d Teens Program Description Bronze Star and Prerequisites: Can roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute and then swim 50m. This combo course provides chal- Basic First Aid lenging training that provides a launch point for participants to pursue more advanced levels of training. Prerequisites: Bronze Star and/or 13 years old. If only completing Bronze Cross, proof of completion for Bronze Medallion Bronze Medallion/ Cross and is required. A combined Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Emergency First Aid course! This course teaches an under- Emergency First Aid standing of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid with CPR level C (need not be current). National Lifeguard National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and Pool Option responsible attitude towards the lifeguard’s role. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. National Lifeguard Prerequisites: National Lifeguard – Pool Option (need not be current). The waterfront option builds on the fundamental skills, Waterfront Option knowledge and values to train lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a waterfront environment. Swimming & Water Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age and Bronze Cross. This is a course to prepare candidates to instruct the Red Safety Instructor Cross Swim Programs including Swim Preschool, Swim Kids, Swim Stroke, etc.

Adults Program Description Requirements: Can roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute and then swim 50m. Interested in improving your swim stroke? Swim Stroke Correction We got you covered. Fine-tune your swim stroke with one of our qualified swim instructors. This program focuses on stroke development and increasing distance. Aquafit Splash Classes offer a fun and challenging setting for cardiovascular and aerobic fitness. Participants use the resistance of the Into Fitness water to stretch and work a variety of muscle groups with low-impact alternatives. Prerequisites: Minimum 12 years of age. Provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid. Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age and Bronze Cross. This course prepares candidates to instruct lifesaving courses Lifesaving Instructor (e.g. Junior Lifeguard Club, Swim Patrol and the Bronzes) and more!

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Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 19 Your Key to recreation at Garrison Petawawa PSP Plan Membership As of March 31, 2020, the • Discount rates offered on programs and services. More your PSP Plan from another CAC Membership has changed recreational activities and specifically, when you purchase base in Petawawa if visiting; to the PSP Plan. The PSP Plan programs (minimum 6 a PSP Plan Membership your however, not all bases may allows YOU access to all of month membership required) money is used to purchase have the same policy. our programs, services and program supplies, wages for facilities at Garrison Petawawa. FAQs Community Recreation staff I have a Military ID that PSP Plan Memberships are for Why did the CAC change to members and supplement gives me access to facilities the use of all eligible facilities the PSP Plan? additional costs associated with and services. What does the and not for any single facility, Previously each base had developing and implementing PSP Plan give me that my program or service. Don’t different names for their Community Recreation Military ID does not? miss out! Single or family Recreation and Membership programs. These funds allow us Your Military ID will give memberships available! programs. For consistency, PSP to continue to offer cost-effective you access to the following: Cards are only printed at the Headquarters implemented and free programs to you and the • Full access to Dundonald Recreation Complex. a name change, requiring all community. Your support is a Hall and the Army Fitness bases across Canada to call their huge part of our success! Centre during open hours. PSP Plan current memberships PSP Plan. • Full access to cross- Membership Benefits This makes finding and accessing Is the PSP Plan be available to country skiing and snowshoes • Access to our recreation memberships at different bases me at all bases across Canada? for morning PT, Sports and fitness facilities including easier for families and members, Although all memberships Afternoons, Open Recreation Dundonald Hall, Recreation as they will know what to ask for. across Canada will be called (i.e. afternoon/weekends) for Complex, Army Fitness Centre, PSP Plan, each membership the CAF member only. South Side Community Centre Where can I purchase the will have a different structure • Access to Canoes and and the Youth 1st Centre during PSP Plan Membership? (i.e. fees, benefits and Kayaks at Jubilee Lodge hours of operation. Identical to the CAC discounts) from base-to-base. during morning PT and Sports • Free recreational membership, all PSP Plan You will be permitted to use Afternoons. fitness classes Memberships can be purchased • Free public skating at at the Recreation Complex (30 PSP Plan Memberships are processed at the Silver Dart Arena Festubert Blvd. Petawawa) Recreation Complex (613-687-2932), Building S-117, • Free public swimming located next door to the CANEX SuperMart: at Dundonald Hall Pool When I buy a PSP Plan • Free canoe, and kayak rentals Membership, where does my WINTER/FALL HOURS at Jubilee Lodge money go? Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Free cross country skiing and Identical to a CAC Membership, Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. snow shoeing at Jubilee all funds collected for the PSP Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lodge Plan are put directly back into SUMMER HOURS (Canada Day to Labour Day) • Access to Garrison Petawawa the Community Recreation Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Recreation Clubs (single department to ensure that we can Saturday & Sunday Closed club memberships available) continue offering high quality

20 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa PSP Plan Regulations both on the gym floor. • Dundonald Hall Fitness, Sports maintenance shut downs during • PSP Plan cards must be turned • Membership rights and and Aquatics Centre is primarily the year. in at the reception desk of the privileges may be suspended for a military training facility with • All refunds are evaluated on an facility prior to entry into the a specified term or permanently priority to military units during individual basis and are subject facility. Those without a PSP Plan revoked for inappropriate the weekday schedule, however, to an administration fee. To card will be charged a drop-in fee. behaviour which includes, but is there is space for drop-ins during receive the PSP Plan discounts • All facilities require children not limited to: disorderly conduct; open rec times. on base activities you must under the age of 12 years be disruptive behaviour; persistent • PSP Plan memberships are for have a minimum of a six month accompanied at all times by disregard for rules, regulations the use of all PSP facilities and membership. To join any clubs, another person, 16 years or older. and staff; default in payment of not for any single part. There the membership must be for the The adult or guardian and child membership fees; and conducting will be no PSP Plan refund as a duration of the club membership. must remain together within the or soliciting for any form of result of any temporary facility *Note: a $25 administrative fee facility; i.e. both in the pool, or business within the facilities. closures. The pool has scheduled will be added for NSF cheques.

PSP PLan Price List Please note: Prices subject to change without notice, fees do not include tax unless otherwise specified. Regular Members CAF Members, Serving Foreign Military Members, Reservists on Contract, Former CAF Members (with proof of service).

1 Month 2 Months 3 Months 4 Months 5 Months 6 Months 1 year PSP Plan $9 $18 $27 $36 $45 $54 $108 CAF Member Print Fee $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 N/A N/A Total $11 $20 $29 $38 $47 $54 $108 PSP Plan $16.50 $33 $49.50 $66 $82.50 $99 $198 Family Print Fee $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 N/A N/A Total $18.50 $35 $51.50 $68 84.50 $99 $108

Ordinary Members Associate NPF Employees (not casual), DND Employees, DCC Civilians and all their immediate family members. (All card Employees, MFRC Employees, Former NPF & DND print fees included). Employees (in receipt of a pension), RCMP, Former RCMP (in receipt of annuity) 1 Month 6 Months 1 year Associate 1 Month 6 Months 1 year PSP Plan $50 $240 $350 Member PSP Plan $10 $60 $120 Ordinary Family PSP Plan $80 $336 $500 Print Fee $2 N/A N/A Member Total $12 $60 $120 Corporate Members PSP Plan $18.50 $111 $222 To receive corporate rates, companies must apply in writing Family Print Fee $2 N/A N/A to Karen Donovan, Community Recreation Director at 30 Festubert Blvd. Unit S-117 Petawawa Ontario K8H 2X3 Total $20.50 $111 $222 1 Month 6 Months 1 year Payment Options for Memberships Corporate 1. All membership fees due at time of purchase by Cash, Cheque, PSP Plan $45 $200 $300 Credit, or Debit. Member 2. Credit Plan (6 months & 1 year memberships) - a $50 deposit Family PSP Plan $80 $300 $450 with the remainder being paid over the term of the membership by Student / Senior pre-authorized debit from a bank account or credit card. A void cheque or credit care is required. 1 Month 6 Months 1 year 3. Pay deduction available for military and NPF Employees only. Single PSP Plan $30 N/A $155 Definitions Family: A family consists of the applicant, their spouse, and children. Family PSP Plan $50 N/A $305 Children: Son(s) and/or daughter(s) of the applicant and/or spouse that reside at the applicant’s permanent address and are 18 years Student Rate: Full time students only, valid Student ID required. old or younger Senior: Defineds a being over the age of 55 years, for a family - Son(s) and/or daughter(s) who are 19-25 of age and attending membership at the senior rate both adults must be over 55 years. school full time. - A physically and/or mentally challenged son/daughter No PSP Plan discounts will be issued for memberships less residing at the applicant’s permanent address. than 6 months in length. This includes swimming lessons and Spouse: Legally married to or living common lay with applicant. all Community Recreation programs.

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 21 Health Promotion Strengthening the forces Programs

The notion of operational fitness speaks to more than Health Promotion (HP) must be comprehensive. To be simply physical fitness. It is a culture where leaders promote, successful, HP initiatives must be inclusive of community encourage and support personnel to take their health seriously, members and be developed in synergy with the immediate adopt a healthy lifestyle and increase their personal resiliency. working and personal environment. CAF HP programs That is, a lifelong standard of living committed to eating well, will strive to build healthy public policy, create supportive engaging in regular physical activity and recreation activities, environments for health, strengthen community action, maintaining a healthy weight, living an addiction free lifestyle develop personal skills and contribute to reorienting health and having a strong social support network. services.

portion sizes, while addressing symbols to take the guess the quality of the foods you work out of meal selection! choose. This program will help you gain sound nutritional social Wellness information that will lead to a Mental Fitness & Suicide healthier you. Awareness for Supervisors: Nutritional Top Fuel for The first objective of the Wellness Top Performance*: Normandy Court - Mental Fitness and Suicide Soldiers need to be ready to Healthy Eating: Awareness (MFSA) course “perform” at any time. What A National Standardized is to teach supervisors in the Cooking with the CAF: you eat is as important as how Cycle Menu has now rolled out military community about A new interactive skills you train. Top Fuel for Top across all CAF static dining mental fitness and how it can based workshop where Performance will teach you halls. This menu will provide help to mitigate the incidence of CAF personnel will learn how to fuel your body with a healthier meal option and a suicide and suicidal behaviour fundamental nutrition and the proper foods, providing vegetarian meal option at lunch in subordinates who may be cooking skills. Featured you with the necessary energy and dinner. The “Healthier at risk. The second objective recipes will take into to train harder and smarter. Choice” will meet a set criteria is to teach supervisors to use consideration having access consisting of the following: theCE A Model in suicide to a full kitchen, nothing, or Mission Nutrition*: total fat <15 grams, saturated intervention. This course just a microwave! Highlights Mission Nutrition is not fat <10 grams and unsaturated hasITE a M code that will be include a grocery store tour, a diet, it’s a lifestyle. It is fat < 5 grams, sodium < 600 addedo t personnel’s file upon food safety, kitchen tools designed to help you navigate milligrams and energy < 400 successful completion. and of course, cooking and everyday eating decisions like kilocalories. Look for these enjoying some fabulous meals eating on the run, making Mental Fitness & together. Join us to expand healthy choices when dining Suicide Awareness*: your culinary skills and out, making healthy snacking The first objective of the improve your health! choices and understanding Mental Fitness and Suicide 22 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Awareness (MFSA) course that they already use and those is to teach the military they will begin to implement community about mental in order to optimize their fitness and how it can help stress hardiness, performance to mitigate the incidence of and increase resiliency. suicide and suicidal behaviour in others who may be at risk. Managing Angry The second objective is to Moments (MAM)*: teach members to use the ACE Participants in MAM will Model in suicide intervention. examine and address issues of anger (while they are Inter-Personal still manageable) in order Communication Workshop*: to prevent the possibility Inter-Personal of their escalation to either Communication helps physical or verbal aggression. participants improve Individual and group work communication within their will help participants identify Respect in the Canadian or available resources. personal relationships by anger generating situations Armed Forces*: *Courses have HRMS code learning the attitudes and and apply learned skills to The Respect in the CAF skills required to manage successfully manage these workshop is an interactive conflict effectively. Topics events. program intended to promote INJURY PREVENTION AND covered over this 12 hour respect in the CAF through course includes effective ACTIVE LIVING Addictions awareness and understanding, communication, conflict This workshop will provide to empower CAF members management, conflict Awareness and strategies to minimize risk to take a stand against sexual resolution, and collaborative of injury during sports and Prevention misconduct and to support communication. physical training. BUTT OUT Nicotine those affected. The workshop is designed to foster a sustained Healthy Relationships: Cessation Program Who can attend the Health change in attitudes and Wouldn’tt i be nice if each - Self Help: Promotion Programs? behaviours in order to build a relationship came with its Are you ready to reduce or • CAF Regular Force respectful climate and culture own user manual to help us quit tobacco? Attend our “One and Reserve within the CAF. The workshop navigate through the rough Stop Shopping” BUTT OUT • Cadet Instructor Cadre helps participants understand spots? Self Help program on Mondays the nature and impacts of • Foreign Military Keeping a relationship atd 2 F Amb Medical Clinic, sexual misconduct in the CAF; Personnel on exchange healthy is not always easy. N-109, 1300 hrs. No appointment provides opportunities to posting or training Add the challenges that come necessary. The pharmacist is explore and practice bystander with the CAF with one or both partners on site to cover medication and intervention strategies, support being in the military. Well, write prescriptions. • Immediate family best practices; and know you’ve got yourself an even members of above where to refer individuals for bigger challenge now. AODGGA Supervisor more specific information and/ • Defence Team Employees Our Healthy Relationship Training: Campaign aims to provide This one and a half day CAF members and their training program will teach Our mission is to deliver programs and services that families with resources to help supervisors how to recognize “empower Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, support those experiencing early warning signs, how to their families and the defence team to take control of unhealthy relationships and effectively intervene, what their health and well-being so that they can fulfill the family violence. Visit www. resources are available and CAF operational mandate while enjoying the highest CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa what policies need to be practical standards of health and quality of life.” for tools and resources followed. This course has or contact Mental Health aITE M code that will be Health Promotion Contacts Services at local 4600. addedo t personnels’ file upon [email protected] | [email protected] successful completion. 57 Festubert Blvd. DDH P-118 Stress: Take Charge!*: Manager Health Promotion 613-687-5511 ext 4665 Stress management is a AODGGA General: daily balancing act that has Participants of this one Health Promotion Specialists an impact on physical and day training program will Kevin Strachan 613-687-5511 ext 4675 mental well-being. The Stress: learn CAF policies, signs of Lucie Martin 613-687-5511 ext 4633 Take Charge workshop, addictions, resources and Trina Mansour 613-687-5511 ext 4566 Health Promotion supports participants in their promoting an addiction free 613-687-5511 ext 4685 identification of the strategies workplace. Administrative Assistant Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 23 Physical Fitness & Services Military Fitness Garrison Petawawa’s FORCE Testing 20 kilogram sandbag and pull environments. Fitness Department is FORCE tests are to be fourn o the floor over 20 metres It includes fitness programs devoted to offering world bookedy b the Unit’s Ops without stopping. Standard: designed especially for Navy, class physical fitness and Training cell or the unit Complete without stopping. Army and Air Force tactical programs and services to all FORCE POC. athletes to help you optimize military personnel. All CAF members will your fitness and operational The vision of the Canadian The FORCE Evaluation be tested annually and will effectiveness. Armed Forces Health and consists of four test be required to achieve one Physical Fitness Strategy is to components, each designed common minimum standard, PSP Led Fitness Classes “provide the ways and means to measure different physical regardless of age and gender. PSP Led Fitness Classes for every CAF member to capabilities: provide safe, effective and attain and maintain their Other Tests that are completed challenging functional personal health and physical 20-Metre Rushes: Starting through the Military Fitness training. The classes can be fitness sufficient to meet CAF from prone, complete two 20 Department include; tailoredo t specific groups and operational requirements.” metre shuttle sprints dropping • CAF Basic Military Swim fitness levels, or a variety of Our fitness staff are highly to a prone position every Standard (BMSS) options can be offered in one educatedn i the field of Health 10 metres, for a total of 80 • Canadian Special class inclusive of all fitness and Fitness and are here to metres. Standard: 51 seconds. Operator/Specialist/ levels. Class size minimum help the soldier meet their Support is five. Maximum class sizes personal needs. PSP Fitness Sandbag Lift: 30 consecutive • Pre-entry Firefighter are based on available space Staff ensure that the soldiers lifts of a 20 kilogram sandbag • Joint Task Force (JTF2) and equipment. Please contact are trained to maintain high above a height of one metre, • PrePara your Unit’s PSP Fitness Rep aerobic capacity, muscular alternating between left and • Close Protection for more information or to strength, endurance, power, right sandbags separated by 1.25 • Search and Rescue book classes. flexibility and a healthy body metres. Standard: three minutes (SAR TECH) composition. 30 seconds. • CJIRU Special Event Training Each unit has a designated • Others as required The PSP Sports and Fitness Fitness and Sports Instructor Intermittent Loaded For more information on Staff offer classes that aid in who is available to them to Shuttles: Using the 20 metre CAF Fitness Evaluations go the preparation for popular ask questions, assist with lines, complete 10, 20 metre to www.CAFconnection.ca/ events that CAF members planning special events/ shuttles alternating between Petawawa. regularly participate in, such tournaments, instruct classes, a loaded shuttle with a 20 as the Nijmegen Marches, 2 develop training plans and kilogram sand bag and DFit.ca Fitness Website CMBG Iron Warrior, and the to provide educational unloaded shuttles, for a total DFit.ca helps prepare Army Half Marathon. seminars. To find out who of 400 metres. Standard: five Canadian Armed Forces your unit’s “go to” fitness minutes 21 seconds. personnel for the physical Specialty Trade Training instructor is, please call local rigoursf o today’s complex PSP Instructors offer 7129. Sandbag Drag: Carry one and demanding operating two different programs to

24 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa assist you in attaining your Specialty Trade goals. It starts with Specialty Prep Training Classes to assist members prep for their Specialty Test and work up to Selection Training. Specialized selection classes are offered throughout the majority of the year (based on selections/recruitment of the specialized Units) that cater to individuals who plan to apply for employment in a specialist trade such as JTF2, CSOR and SAR TECH. All those who have successfully completed their physical fitness test for the specific trade they are applying for are welcome to attend.

Olympic Lift Training If you are interested in Olympic Lifting (Clean Photo by Cpl Ken Beliwicz and Jerk and Snatch), but need some assistance with specific goal in mind and want individualized care for the ill and in achieving their personal technique, please contact to ensure your program is injured provided through PSP and fitness and health goals, and your unit’s Fitness Rep or the tailored to succeed? Contact the CF Rehabilitation Program. may include participation in Military Fitness Department your unit’s PSP Fitness Rep. The PSP Reconditioning health promotion activities, to book some training with Program works in partnership fitness training sessions, sports, our qualified staff. Military Lane Swim withF C Health Services, who recreation, and other community The pool is available for the provide dedicated support activities. Each plan takes into Warrior Education CAF to take part in lane swim to soldiers recovering from consideration the participant’s Performance Series Mondayo t Thursday 1200 – illnesses and injuries. This shared comfort level with different A variety of lectures and 1245hrs. Registration to be approach ensures a seamless activities, physical capabilities, practical sessions intended to completed online via www. transition between physical and access to equipment and further educate our soldiers CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa. rehabilitation and physical fitness programs on base as well as in regarding proper training reconditioning, which is crucial to the community. techniques. Reconditioning developing personnels’ functional PSP Reconditioning Program Each session is one hour in The PSP Reconditioning independence and returning to offers programs such as: length and can be booked on Program supports Canadian active duties. Fundamental Training Principles its own or along with other Armed Forces members as they While the PSP Reconditioning (FTP), Concussion exercise topics. Some will include a recover from illness or injury Program provides seamless, protocol (SLAM), Pre and Post practical component as well through customized exercise, consistent services, it is also Natal Program, and a Return to as theory. Topics include, but training plans, and access to designed to recognize that no Duty program. All programs are not limited to; adapted sports/recreational two paths to recovery are the require a referral from either • Load Bearing March activities. The Program is same. The PSP Reconditioning physio or MO. Please contact the • Proper Progressions designed to help ill and injured Programs i flexible and adaptable Reconditioning Manager at 6482 • Nutrition members as they recover, to support each military member for more information. • Mental Performance support them in returning to Training Techinques active duties, and improve their For comments, bookings or questions • Core Health quality of life as quickly and For more information, safely as possible. on any of this information, Please please contact your unit’s PSP The PSP Reconditioning contact the Military fitness department Fitness Rep Program builds upon the principles established by at local 7129. Personal Programming theF C Health and Physical Do not hesitate to contact the Military Sports Coordinator Are you in need of a new Fitness Strategy – a roadmap at ext. 7176 and visit www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa challenge? Not sure where for improving the fitness of for further information. to begin? Or do you have a the CAF as a whole – and the Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 25 Physical Fitness & Services Military Sports Department Military Sports programs for members to participate opportunity for participation or Military Occupational Code play a prominent role in in highly skilled, by all members especially the (MOC) may participate in promoting fitness and good competitive and organized less expert performer. This intramural programs involving health within the military athletics; level of sport activity shall be other such members and also community. • To encourage military given first priority in use of in local competitions involving Sport inspires CAF members athletes and teams to resources. either civilian or military to improve their physical achieve higher standards of The Inter Unit sports teams as part of the unit sports fitness, build their leadership proficiency. program at Grn Petawawa program. Participation by and self-discipline skills Under the direction of the includes the following sports. such teams requiring travel while promoting teamwork, Garrison Commander, ,the NOTE: New sports are beyond an 80 km radius shall esprit de corps, loyalty and Military Sports department introduced based on interest. not be considered as part of commitment. The Military is responsible for establishing September - March the intramural sports program. Sports Department is devoted a comprehensive competitive A/B/C Div Ice Hockey, Participation by such teams to ensuring all of our CAF sports program in which all Volleyball, Basketball, requiring travel beyond an 80 members have the opportunity members have the opportunity Indoor Soccer, Floor Hockey km radius must be considered to participate in sports to compete. May-September as part of the extramural regardless of background, skill Slo-pitch, Soccer, Golf, program. or interest. Unit Sport Days Beach Volleyball, Flag • Competitions against The Military Sports Locally, Garrison Petawawa Football members or teams from Department objectives is to; has many Unit sports days other bases; • To develop unit cohesion, and special events (Olympian Extramural Sports Programs • Participation against team work, morale, pride Bear, Terry Fox Day, Sports The next level of competition civilian teams or individuals; and identity; Dayn I Canada). If your Unit is is the extramural sports • Command competitions; • To instill a high degree of hosting a special sports day, the program. The ability of • Canadian Forces Regional esprit de corps; Military Sports Department individuals and teams of Championships and • To develop individual is able to assist in preparing better than average athletic invitationals; attributes such as your tournament schedules and calibre must be recognized. • Canadian Forces National leadership, self-discipline, providing assistance on finding Such individuals are to be Championships; and self sacrifice, self esteem officials, rules and regulations encouraged to develop their • Participation at the and warrior spirit; and so much more. skills so they may advance to elite level in national •o T promote physical fitness. higher levels of competition. and international civilian or Inter Unit Programs Extramural competition is military sport competitions. Secondary objectives of the The primary CAF level of a valuable extension of the program are: sport competition for members intramural program and an Regional/National Programs. • To provide the opportunity is the intramural program. important component in The CAF is divided into four for all members to develop Commanding Officers achieving the objectives of the regions for sports competitions their physical potential; are to give every possible CAF sports program. Teams (Ontario, Quebec, Canada • To provide the opportunity consideration to providing full restricted to members of a mess West and Atlantic), which 26 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa are organized and conducted in the country at the National under the authority of Regional Championships. There are Sports Directors (RSD) some sports that do not have Regional competitions Regionals, only Nationals. provide frequent opportunity These sports include for activity in the widest swimming, triathlon and variety, and must be conducted running. Athletes are asked to with the most economical use submit their timings to National of resources. Headquarters where they may Regionals is intended be chosen to participate at the for the athlete who is more National level. serious about their sport and would like the opportunity to CISM – conseil international compete against other teams du sport militaire in the Ontario Region, we CISMs i an international offer Garrison Sports. Sports military sports organization range from hockey, soccer, with 133 member countries, in invitational only training have been included in curling, ball hockey and many which includes Canada. The camps. At the completion of numerous World Military more. Tryouts are held on mottof o CISM is “Friendship training camps, a selection Championships (WMC) as the Garrison where all CAF Through Sport” and is based on is made to decide who will wells a the Military World members are welcome to two pillars of sport, education move forward and compete Games (MWG). Garrison attend Nationals. and solidarity. for Canada. CISM athletes Sports. If a team is successful in Athletes who represent winning their Region, they Canadat a the CISM level Do not hesitate to contact the Military Sports Inbox will have the opportunity to have participated and were at +Military Sports Petawawa or visit www.LeagueLineup.com/ move on to compete against successful in their sport(s) of psppetawawasports for more information. all the other Regional winners choice and have participated

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Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 27 Programming & Services for military families Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC) members to call or visit Health Walk-In Clinic for our office whenever they military family members one have questions. We have night every week on a first- information about programs come, first served basis; no and services throughout the appointments necessary. Single Please Note: Information may change as a result of outbreak community that may be of sessions on short notice are also management protocols and services will be offered virtually interest to you as your family available during daytime hours. in whole or in part. For questions or to be connected to any grows and changes. Virtual support is available member of our team, please call our PMFRC General Inquiry regardless of any social Line at 613-687-1641 Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 distancing measures in place p.m. or email [email protected]. Programs for Adults and may be scheduled by and families emailing our Family Advocacy Coordinator at the email below. The Petawawa Military Information Services Community Engagement For more information about Family Resource Centre New to Petawawa? Our The PMFRC offers a wide anyf o our Mental Health (PMFRC)s i an incorporated Information Services team is range of leisure and educational Services, and to book an not-for-profit agency. Our your best resource as you settle programming for children, appointment, please email fac@ mission is to provide exceptional into your new community. families and adults. For more pmfrc.org support to our military families Connect with us to receive your information, please follow us and surrounding communities. free House Warming Gift that on Facebook (facebook.com/ will make you feel at home! We pmfrc) and visit our website: Employment Service

will also provide you with a www.CAFconnection.ca/ Are you looking for a job or Get in touch Welcome Package that includes Petawawa. thinking of a career change? Visit our website at information about all of the Our Employment Service Team www.CAFconnection.ca/ resources you need to settle Mental Health Services can help with services that Petawawa and sign up for our into your new community. We and Support are free and confidential. We monthly email newsletter. Join are open Monday to Friday We provide: offer one-on-one- coaching and usn o Facebook (facebook. from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • short-term intervention and resume support, Employment com/pmfrc), Twitter (@ We encourage family crisis support, Readiness Workshops, PetawawaMFRC), Instagram members to call or email • counselling for children and Labour Market Information, (PMFRC) and YouTube with questions at any time! youth, couples and Networking opportunities (PetawawaMFRC). We also have information individuals, and and more. Contact our office You can also download the about programs and services • specialized support for the in Petawawa (3025 Petawawa PMFRC app to get information throughout the community families of military Blvd. Unit D) at 613-687-1717, on-the-go about our services, that may be of interest to you members who are ill, or our satellite location in Deep upcoming events, job as your family grows and injured or fallen. River (43 Champlain St.) at 613- opportunities and more. The app changes. Call 613-687-1641 or When outbreak management 584-1717. For more information, is available for free on Google email [email protected] protocols are not in effect, the visit their website at www. Play and the Apple App Store. We encourage family PMFRC also hosts a Mental petawawaemployment.ca.

28 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Volunteer Opportunities programs and services to Play Troop Renfrew County Community If you would like to get more support the unique needs Play Troop is a free drop- Resource Centres. For more involved in your community, or of medically releasing CAF in program that provides an information, please email gain work experience, we have members, medically released informal, safe and secure [email protected]. volunteer opportunities in the Veterans and their families. setting for parents, caregivers areas of general administration, For more information on and children to meet. Our Children’s Deployment child care, special events, and transitioning to post-service program runs Monday to Support Program (CDSP) more. We also offer volunteer life, or to schedule a meeting Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 This program is offered from opportunities for students (ages with the Veteran Family a.m. Monday to Wednesday Octobero t May in the local 14 and up) who need volunteer Program Coordinator, please the program is open to schools for children who are hours in order to graduate. email [email protected]. children ages zero - six; experiencing a deployment. The Youth Volunteer Program Thursday and Friday we The sessions help children meets Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to Special Needs Program welcome children zero - eight. (fromK J to Grade 8) to 6 p.m. For more information, Does your family include The group meets at the South understand their feelings, the please email volc.pmfrc@ someone with special needs? Side Community Centre changes and possible stressors bellnet.ca. Whether it is a child or adult, on Monday, Wednesday, before, during and after a an aging parent in your Thursday and Friday, and at deployment. Home packages Deployment care, or another exceptional the Recreation Complex (30 are also available if your child We provide support for circumstance, we are here to Festubert Blvd) on Tuesdays. has not yet started school, or families who have a military assist you. We offer support, Play Troop is funded in part if CDSP is not offered in your member who is away on a work- referrals, peer support/parent by the County of Renfrew and area. Summer booster sessions related separation (regular force support programs, special is part of the EarlyON Child are also available. For more or reserve) due to a deployment, events, and opportunities for and Family Centre program. information, please email training, a course or a special you to connect with other For more information, please [email protected]. tasking. Register with us exceptional families. The email [email protected]. to receive our Deployment PMFRC also has a mobile Emergency Child Care Service Catalogue which helps sensory room that is available Pre and Post Natal Programs If a situation arises, when you identify and access exactly at many of our special events, The PMFRC offers a weekly a CAF member must report what you need, when you need and a sensory room lending Prenatal Nutrition program. for duty on short-notice or is it- before, during and following library for military families. This is an opportunity to share absent due to a military-related a deployment. We offer a range For more information, please a meal, learn healthy recipes tasking, which prevents the of programs, services and email [email protected]. and meet other expectant other parent from providing resources for adults, teens and parents. Baby Buddies is a care for their children, the children- all designed to make Programs for weekly drop-in program for PMFRC can help to arrange your lives easier during this parents with babies ages 0 to short-term emergency child challenging time. Children 12 month. The program offers care until more permanent For more information, email Please note: COVID-19 an opportunity to socialize arrangements can be made. If [email protected]. Outbreak management protocols with other new parents, as well the situation is not considered may cause a disruption of service as information and activities an emergency, but child care Veteran Family Program with some of our children’s that will benefit both parent is seen to be essential for the The Veteran Family Program programming. For information, and baby. These programs family’s continued health, (VFP), funded by Veterans please call 613-687-1641 or email are subsidized in part by the well-being and resilience, Affairs Canada, provides [email protected]. United Way, EarlyON and the a period of respite care PMFRC LOCATIONS Name Location Phone Number PMFRC, North Side (NS) 10-16 Regalbuto Avenue Petawawa ON K8H 1L3 613-687-1641 PMFRC, The Family Centre (TFC) 12 Reichwald Crescent Petawawa ON K8H 1J4 613-687-7587 South Side Community Centre (SSCC) 1578 Wolfe Avenue Petawawa ON K8H 2S9 613-687-2104 PMFRC, Employment Service (Petawawa) 3025 Petawawa Blvd. Unit D, Petawawa ON 613-687-1717 PMFRC, Employment Service (Deep River) 43 Champlain St. Deep River ON K0J 1P0 613-584-1717 Lil’ Troopers North 28 Craftsman Road Garrison Petawawa ON K8H 2X3 613-687-5511 ext. 2977/2976 Lil’ Troopers South 22 Leeder Lane Petawawa ON K8H OB8 613-687-4136 Before and After School Program (Our Lady of Sorrows) 19 Mohns Avenue Petawawa ON K8H 2G7 613-687-1641 ext. 2247 Before and After School Program (Valour) 19 Leeder Lane Petawawa Ontario K8H 0B8 613-687-1641 ext. 2247 PMFRC, Veteran Family Program 101 Menin Rd. Bldg S-601 Grn Petawawa 613-687-5511 ext. 3458 To view and register for our programs, visit www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa. For information or program inquiries, please call 613-687-1641 or email [email protected]

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 29 may be available. For more for information, or to make a environment for Toddlers, children from two and a half to information, please email reservation. Preschoolers and Before and five f years o age. Subsidies may [email protected]. After school children in our be available, call 613-687-2104 • Private Home Day Care: community. Lil’ Troopers ext. 233 for details. Child Care Options PHDC matches suitable South is located at St. Francis • Casual Child Care: We caregivers with children in need of Assisi Catholic School, and • Before and After School offer affordable child care of daily care while their parents serves both military and civilian Care: This program, open at an hourly fee for parents are at work. Children are placed families. For more information to both military and civilian who need a few hours of care in caregivers’ homes within about this facility please call families, provides a quality and not a permanent, full- our community. For more 613-687-4136. Lil’ Troopers educational environment for time arrangement. We have information, call 613-687-1641 North is located on Garrison children who need care before locations on the North and ext. 2230. and serves military families, and after school. We have South Side sides for children with a limited number of spaces planned activities that focus zero-six years old. Casual • Lil’ Troopers Day Care for NPF and PSP families. For on the children’s physical, child care is also available Centres: Operated by the more information, call 613-687- cognitive, social and emotional two Wednesday evenings PMFRC, Lil’ Troopers is a non- 5511 local 2977. development. This program and two Saturday mornings profit organization licensed is available at Our Lady of each month. Call 613-687- under the Child Care and • Kiddie Kollege Nursery Sorrows and Valour Schools. 1641 ext. 2225 (North) or Early Years Act. Our priority School: Two, three or five half- For more information, please 613-687-2104 ext. 231 (South) is to provide an educational day sessions are available for call 613-687-1641 ext. 2247.

CAnada’s Military Store CANEX CANEX operates a diverse within a store called TACTIX GARRISON PETAWAWA CANEX OUTLETS INCLUDE: international merchandising which is dedicated to supply organization whose goal is to unit specific merchandise. Name Location Phone Number 14 Ypres Blvd. provide a wide range of goods In Europe, similar facilities CANEX SuperMart 613-687-5595 and services to the Canadian are operated in Germany for Petawawa, ON K8H 2N3 Building W-112, 1578 Wolfe Ave. Military community. In NATO. CANEX ExpressMart 613-687-6326 Canada, business consists of CANEX operates its Petawawa, ON K8H 2S7 retail, grocery, petroleum, food outlets in the same way as while generating profits for formula (dividend) to CAF services and special service any private sector retailer. our owners - the CAF. Our Bases, Wings and Units where outlets operating at CAF We offer goods and services profits, like any business they are earned and go towards Garrisons, Bases, Wings and at competitive prices in an belong to our owners, and are the funding of local Personnel Units. CANEX also has a store effort to meet consumer needs distributed under a royalty Support Programs.

30 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Get yours today! www.cf1fc.ca CF one The CFOne card is the membership to PSP sports, During the one card you need to access fitness and recreation programs registration programs and services delivered and services at Garrisons, process you’ll be by Canadian Forces Morale and Bases, Wings and Units across requested to have Welfare Services (CFMWS). the country. In addition, the proof of your The CFOne card consolidates CFOne card will provide relationship to the the functions of several cards membership and confirm Canadian Military into a single card. It easily access to messes and specialty community. and accurately confirms interest activities, such as golf, your membership within the curling and sailing clubs. You are eligible Canadian Military community to receive a FREE Military currently serving of one million strong and Get yours Today! CFOne card if you are part of with the CAF and their provides you with access to both 1. Visit www.CF1FC.ca to one of the following categories: families the CANEX Rewards Program fill out an online registration • Canadian Armed Forces • Current Staff of the Non- (the program that rewards you form. (CAF) members Public Funds, Canadian for shopping at CANEX) and 2. Review the terms and (Regular and Reserve Armed Forces (NPF, CAF) the CF Appreciation Program conditions. Force) and their families • Current staff of Military (the official discount program 3. Register EACH member of • Veterans (former members Family Resource Centres of the Canadian Armed Forces your family. of the CAF) and their (MFRCs) community). 4. Spread the news! Tell your families, including families In the future, it will also friends. of the deceased For more information visit, be the one card to support Please note: A $5 fee may apply. • Members of foreign www.CF1FC.ca.

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32 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Managing Military Housing on Behalf of the Department of National Defence Canadian Forces Housing Agency CFHA manages military Our Mandate Our Vision to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to housing on behalf of the To manage Crown-controlled CFHA excels in providing 3:45 p.m. from October 1st to Department of National residential accommodation for the Canadian Armed May 14th, and from 8:00 a.m. Defence (DND). We the Department of National Forces with a portfolio of to 3:45 p.m. from May 15th are responsible for the Defence, to ensure assets wide-ranging innovative to September 30th, except maintenance and allocation of are maintained to a suitable accommodation solutions. holidays. more than 12,000 homes at 31 standard and to develop and locations across the country. implement plans to meet the Our Values Housing Services We are also responsible for future residential needs of • Customer-centred Centre Petawawa the provision of customer members of the Canadian • Commitment 3420 Dundonald Drive services to their occupants. In Armed Forces. • Teamwork Petawawa ON K8H 2W6 conjunction with garrison and • Respect Telephone: 613-687-0000 wing Commanders, the agency Our Mission • Agility Email: cfha-alfc.petawawa@ is also responsible for the long CFHA manages assets and forces.gc.ca term strategic planning and provides accommodation The s HSC i open Monday Fax: 613-687-8590 development of the portfolio services in support of the to meet the evolving needs Canadian Armed Forces of Canadian Armed Forces requirements and Canadian (CAF) members and their Armed Forces members’ families. needs.

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 33 Your community Newspaper The Petawawa Post A bi-weekly publication, the Forces newspapers. The • PSP Calendar on Facebook, Twitter and Petawawa Post always delivers content is widely diverse so it • Promo Posters Instagram! the best information to keep appeals to a broad audience. • Rinkboards Interested in placing an you up to date about what is The Petawawa Post is the • Double-sided wall decals advertisement, submitting happening on the Garrison ONLY newspaper delivered to located in Military Sports a Letter to the Editor, story and in your community. This all Garrison Petawawa units. facilities. or story idea? Contact the is a full service newspaper that The Petawawa Post also Petawawa Post at 613- offers everything you expect produces several other Visit us online at www. 687-5511 ext. 5386, email and more from one of the publications: PetawawaPostLive.ca for [email protected] or nation’s top Canadian Armed • Garrison Information Guide our latest edition! We’re also visit us online.

34 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Garrison Petawawa Facilities DUndonald hall fitness, sports and aquatics centre Whether you are new or in on a Sunday with your child area. That playing area can The main pool is 25m in length already settled in the area, to shoot a few hoops, there are be divided into three separate and there are timings available Dundonald Hall is the place for many options available for the gymnasiums through the use of for everyone to enjoy. There are Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) person who wants to be active. retractable curtains. a variety of programs that range members and their families There is a variety of equipment Another major part of from the very popular Parent to t keep fi and stay active. We available on a sign-out basis for our facility is our aquatic and Tot Swim to Lane Swim believe that Dundonald Hall PSP Plan members and guests area. Children of all ages plus many more. will bring CAF members and to use. The fun never stops. are welcome to experience We encourage everyone to their families much needed Dundonald Hall boasts a the awesome water slide at take advantage of our sports and health and happiness. From our 53,000 square foot field house Dundonald Hall, which empties fitness programs. Dundonald weight and cardio room to our with a 200 metre track which into the deep end of the wading Halls i for everyone to enjoy so swimming pool or just coming encompasses a large playing pool with a depth of four feet. come out and have fun. INTERIOR AMENITIES EXTERIOR AMENITIES • 53,000 square foot field house with • Three ball diamonds 200m four lane indoor track and • Two soccer pitches rock wall • One rugby pitch • Four gymnasiums • Four tennis and beach • Three squash courts and spin room volleyball courts • 25m pool with rope swing and • Ball hockey rink water walkway • Outdoor track • Wading pool with slide, hot tub, • Skateboard park and sauna • Air-conditioned weight room and cardio room • Accessible changerooms with a family changeroom for children over three • Equipment available at front desk for sign-out

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Garrison Petawawa Facilities Silver Dart Arena The Silver Dart Arena has the Petawawa Minor Hockey Skating Competitions take P-117. There are two outdoor two ice surfaces (September Association and the Petawawa priority over PSP Plan Skate. rinks available, North Side and 15 - April 30) and one summer Figure Skating Club. A detailed Public skating will be South Side pads surface (starting August 1), nine facility schedule is available at held most Saturdays and The arena is available for locker rooms, two officials’ the Silver Dart Arena or at www. Sundays and is free for PSP public bookings. Contact the rooms, and a canteen. The Silver CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa. Plan members. The Silver Silver Dart Arena Manager to Dart Arena supports the Inter Please note that Minor Hockey Dart Arena is located at 51 book or rent the arena at 613- Unit Sports program as well as Tournaments and Figure Peacekeeper Way, Building 687-5511 extension 6999.

Army Fitness Centre A modern fitness facility weights, medicine balls and facilitys i open Monday to platoons and companies in designed with the Canadian more. The Army Fitness Centre Friday from 6 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. one area where they can Armed Forces member in is a place where the soldier for PSP Fitness Classes and work out together as a team. mind. This facility is located in can go with his or her entire 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. for larger For more information, hours building Q-103 at the Petawawa company, approx. 100 people, groups, closed on weekends. and requirements, visit Golf Club and is complete and work on their muscular What is the facility about? www.CAFconnection.ca/ with weight benches, free strength and endurance. The It’s all about getting Petawawa, under facilities.

36 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Garrison Petawawa Facilities Jubilee Lodge Marina Homef o the Petawawa Yacht Team Members (includes: It has a stunning view of the and snowshoeing on groomed Club, Jubilee Lodge Marina regular force, reservist, retired Ottawa River from the huge trails. PSP Plan members get a offers over 140 slips, double CAF, current public servants raised deck and is not just open discount on ski equipment. boat launch, fuel/pump-out and current NPF employees). to garrison personnel but to the Contact the Jubilee Lodge services, seasonal slip rental The lodge is licensed under public as well. Managert a 613-687-5511 ext. and guest dockage. Ask about LLBO and is great for all of In the winter, the lodge 5180 or email cloutier.chris@ our discounts for Defence your year-round functions. offers cross-country skiing cfmws.com.

South Side Community Centre This facility offers the Centre meets many needs and everyone’s needs. For more information, call 613- programming and services of is the first multi-functional The South Side Community 687-2104 ext. 0. the Recreation Department, building at Garrison Petawawa. Centre houses Child Care The South Side Community Petawawa Military Family This means the community Services, Kiddie Kollege Centre hours are: Monday - Resource Centre and the receives excellent services Nursery School, Parent and Tot Thursday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday CANEX ExpressMart. as well as diversified Drop-In facilities, a gymnasium, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Closed Saturday The South Side Community programming to meet teen room and meeting rooms. & Sunday.

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 37 Garrison Petawawa Chapels The Garrison Chaplain and chapel St. Francis of Assisi (Roman ministries are supported and located Catholic) Chapel and St. George’s in the Chaplains’ Administrative (Protestant) Chapel are two very Office located at Building Q-104 (RC active chapel communities that strive Chapel), telephone number 613-687- to celebrate the Christian life through 5511 extension 5434 and fax number activities of worship and services at 613-588-7524. Garrison Petawawa. St. Francis of Assisi St. George’s Chapel St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, (six months notice and a marriage St. George’s Chapel is all services. The marriage located on Festubert Boulevard preparation course are required) situated at 40 Arras Rd. preparation courses required beside the Petawawa Golf Club and Sacramental Preparation (to across from the Recreation for weddings in a CAF & All Ranks Service Club, register, contact the administrative Complex. Besides Sunday Chapel are provided twice a welcomes involvement in a office at ext. 5434). Worship Service which year. wide variety of activities. These Every Sunday, we offer two begins at 1030hrs, the chapel A schedule of services is include the Catholic Women’s masses: one in French at 0930 program includes Sunday published regularly in the League, Choir, Parish Council, hrs and one in English at 1100 School, nursery for toddlers Petawawa Post. Please feel Children’s Liturgy and an hrs. All sacraments are offered under 3, Ladies Guild, Bible free to drop by the chapels English and a French Catholic to military members, military Studies, Youth Group, Lay and introduce yourself to school. The parish also offers a status civilians and government Readers, Choir, Chapel your pastoral team. special Home Program for the employees under military Committee and other groups Both St. Francis of Assisi Sacrament of Reconciliation, First contract. The Rite of Christian which enrich and support the and St. George’s Chapels are Communion and Confirmation, Initiation of Adults Program is military community. open from Monday to Friday, Confession (before Mass or by also offered to those who wish Weddings, Baptisms and 0730 - 1200 and 1300 - 1530 appointment), Baptism (the last to become Catholic or to deepen Dedications are provided at hrs. For after hours, an Sunday of each month, Baptismal their faith. This course is run St. George’s. At least three Emergency Duty Chaplain is Preparation is the Thursday prior from September to Easter each months notice to your unit available by calling 613-687- to Baptism Sunday), Marriage year. Chaplain is required for 5511 ext. 5611.

Black Bear Campground Black Bear Campground is is a small gift and information theatre and a marina that is about our discounts for serving, located on the beautiful Ottawa shopn i the registration office. open to the public just a short retired or reservists. The staff River adjacent to Black Bear Other amenities include: a walk away. Walking and biking at the campground maintain Beach. The campground boasts comfort station with showers, trails also wind throughout the a neat and professionally 124 sites, 96 seasonal and 28 laundry and washrooms, area. operated facility. Contact the rentals, most of which are canoe and kayak rentals The campground offers great campground at 613-687-7268 or serviced. A pump-out service is nearby, restaurant, shopping, swimming and outstanding blackbearpetawawa@cfmws. also available. In addition there golf course, beaches, a movie views of wildlife and vistas. Ask com.

38 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Garrison Petawawa Facilities Garrison Petawawa Military Museums Garrison Petawawa Military on the history of The Royal You’ll find fun, dynamic accepted!). Museums tell the stories of Canadian Regiment, Royal and educational museums, Open year round, 1100 - the men and women who Canadian Dragoons, 427 full of interesting artifacts, 1600 hrs, closed Christmas have proudly served Canada Squadron, Canadian Guards, detailed dioramas and models, Day, Boxing Day and New since 1905. It houses both First Special Service Force, 1st and fascinating stories of Year’s Day. Guided group the Garrison Petawawa and Canadian Parachute Battalion our military past. Best of all, tours available upon request. Canadian Airborne Forces and the Canadian Airborne it’s local, and admission is For more information call 613- Museum, and includes exhibits Regiment. free (donations are gratefully 588-6238.

De Troyes Cinema Petawawa’s De Troyes on May 4, 1686, later camping he and his men surprised the Albany on July 26. Cinema officially opened on at what is now known as English to accomplish their A plaque commemorating Sept. 15, 1982 taking its name Black Bear Beach as part of goal, and Moose Factory was his life and achievements from Explorer Pierre de Troyes, his mission to capture Moose taken on June 20 followed hangs inside the cinema. Chevalier de Troyes who once factory, Rupert House, and by Rupert House and HBC For what’s playing, ticket made a stop in the area. Fort Albany. Leaving the Craven on July 3, which was prices, directions, and more, He t landed a Petawawa Point area to continue the journey, then used to capture Fort visit www.troyescinema.com.

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 39 Garrison Petawawa Facilities Normandy Officers’ Mess Located on the upper banks functions including TGIT The Normandy Officers’ to assist the membership. The of the Ottawa River, the (Thursdays) & TGIF (Fridays). Mess employs a very PMC, Executive Committee Officers’ Mess is a perfect spot Incoming & Outgoing members professional and competent and Staff look forward to to view the area’s scenic beauty. can access all necessary forms staff who are always available welcoming you. The Normandy Officers’ through www.CAFconnection. Mess caters to all officers ca/Petawawa/Facilities or by MANAGER MEMBERSHIP DUES posted to Garrison Petawawa. email [email protected] Angie LaForge Ordinary Local 7209 $30/mth+HST The current membership of To stay up to date on all NOM [email protected] Associate approximately 700 provides news, check out our Social Media $18/mth+HST good attendance for all mess @normandyofficersmess.

Reichwald Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess The Reichwald WOs’ & weekly TGIF/Happy Hours, draws take place every Friday available to assist you with the Sgts’ Mess is home to all with different units hosting during hockey season for all planning of your next mess Regular and Reserve Force one every second Friday. the hockey fans. dinner or private function. Senior NCOs, retired in or Joins u for coffee, Monday to Come and visit us and The PMC, committee and staff posted to Garrison Petawawa. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. be served by courteous and look forward to welcoming We are located at the corner of or for one of the many mess attentive staff who are always you to your Mess! Amiens and Le Cateau Roads. events. A few examples of MANAGER MEMBERSHIP DUES The current membership is entertainment functions are: Beverely Payne Ordinary Member $19.35/mth+HST approximately 1,000, made Downhomer’s Night, PMC’s Local 4627 Retired Military Assoc. up of all brigade, garrison and Bingo, New Year’s Eve Gala, [email protected] $11.20/mth+HST lodger units. Our associated Texas BBQ and the Valentine’s Civilian Assoc. membership is in excess of Day celebrations. Ottawa $18/mth+HST 150 members. The mess holds Senators season hockey ticket 40 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa Garrison Petawawa Facilities Kyrenia Club, Junior Ranks’ Mess Located at 146 Nicklin Mess members enjoy Watch out for the Messes always available to assist the Parade Square beside the weekly TGITs (Thursday), Free Family sponsored events. membership. Normandy Court Dining Mess Pub Nights (Friday), UFCs, The mess also hosts The PMC, committee Hall (G-104), the Kyrenia Movie tickets to Troyes many special mess events and staff look forward Club at L-105 is one of two Cinema (including family/ throughout the year. to welcoming you to our Junior Ranks’ Messes here at guest), Special Mess Events, Management and staff are membership. Garrison Petawawa. The mess daily golf passes (summer) MANAGER MEMBERSHIP DUES membership is home to over and Calabogie Peaks Resort Katharine Meery Ordinary 2,100 from 1 RCR, 3 RCR, 2 ski passes (winter), NHL Local 5769 $10/mth+HST CER, 2 CMBG HQ & Sigs, 2 season hockey tickets for all [email protected] Associate Fd Amb, CSOR, CSOTC and Sens home games and much $10/mth+HST LFCATC. more.

Coriano Club, Junior Ranks’ Mess The Coriano Club is one of are well attended and include in Facebook events and membership. Contact us at two Junior Ranks Messes at Pizza Lunch (Wednesday), regular social media contests [email protected]. Garrison Petawawa. The Mess TGIT (Thursday) & TGIF & prize giveaways. The PMC, committee is home to over 2100 Junior (Friday). The membership Our friendly and & staff look forward to NCOs from RCD, 2 SVC BN, also enjoys monthly special professional team are welcoming you to the Coriano 1 Cdn Fd Hospital, 2 RCHA, 1 entertainment events, always available to assist the Club. Dental Det, CMED, 4 CDSG complimentary taxi chits, MANAGER Petawawa, 2 MPU, 450 THS, golf passes and subsidized ski Diana Garrett-Power MEMBERSHIP DUES 427 SOAS, 4 Line Sqn and passes. The Mess maintains a Local 7225 Ordinary $8/mth incl. HST Transition Unit E Ont. strong social media presence [email protected] Associate $96/year incl. HST Regular weekly Mess events and members can participate

Garrison Petawawa Information Guide 2021/2022 41 Garrison Petawawa - Home to two major formations of the CAF Garrison PEtawawa - 4 CDSG and 2 CMBG Garrison Petawawa is home to two group/index.page Garrison and Brigade, on exercise and on major formations of the Canadian Armed operations. Forces; 4th Canadian Division Support There is also a number of major Army Group Petawawa (4 CDSG) and 2 Canadian and Air Force lodger units whose support 2 Military Police Regiment ensures the Garrison’s operational Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG). 2 Military Police Regiment provides effectiveness. Garrison Petawawa is the largest employer a wide range of policing, security and in the Ottawa Valley and is an integral part Canadian Special custodial services for CAF unites in of the community both in terms of support Operations Regiment Petawawa and Northern Ontario. to community events and the economic www.canada.ca/en/special-operations- impact. Our total workforce of 7,000 people forces-command/corporate/organizational- 4th Canadian Division Training includes regular force, reserve force, public structure/so-regiment.html Center Det. Petawawa servants and contractors. www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/4- 42 Field Regiment For more information on the various units canadian-division/4-canadian-division- www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/4- that make up these formations, please see training-centre/index.page canadian-division/42-field-artillery- the links below: regiment/index.page 427 Special Operations 4th Canadian Division Support Aviation Squadron 12th All Source Intelligence Company Base Petawawa www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/ www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/ www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/4- squadron/427-squadron.page en/5-canadian-division/canadian-army- canadian-division/4-canadian-division- intelligence-regiment/index.page support-base-petawawa/index.page 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Integrated Personnel Support Centre www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/ 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade www.canada.ca/en/department-national- squadron/450-squadron.page Group, which includes: defence/services/guide/dcsm/jpsu-sphl.html • 2 CMBG Headquarters & 4 Line Squadron, 77 Line Regiment Signal Squadron 1 Canadian Field Hospital 4 Line Squadron is responsible to force • The Royal Canadian Dragoons 1 Canadian Field Hospital, the only unit generate scalable lines, cable antenna, • 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian of its kind in the CAF, provides life-saving design, installation, and maintenance Horse Artillery surgery and medical care to deployed capabilities in order to enable command • 2 Combat Engineer Regiment Canadian and allied troops. and control across CAF installations both • 1st Battalion, The Royal domestically and abroad. Canadian Regiment 1 Dental Unit Detachment Petawawa • 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/caf- Central Medical Equipment Depot Regiment (Gagetown, NB) community-health-services-dental/index. Central Medical Equipment Depot • 3rd Battalion, The Royal page provides health care supplies, equipment Canadian Regiment maintenance and repair support to all • 2 Service Battalion 2 Field Ambulance entitled units and elements of the CAF on www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/4-canadian- 2 Field Ambulance provides essential international and domestic operations. division/2-canadian-mechanized-brigade- health services to military members of the

42 www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accommodations Municipal Quality Inn...... Page 45 Town of Petawawa...... Page 48 Town Municipal Office...... 613-687-5536 Automotive (emergency/after hours)...... 613-732-3525 Butler GM...... Page 52 Petawawa Fire Department (non-emergency)...... 613-687-5536 OK Tire...... Page 55 Petawawa Civic Centre...... 613-687-5678 Pembroke Hyundai...... Page 56 Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)...... 613-687-2141 Ontario One Call (call before you dig)...... 1-800-400-2255 Entertainment ...... www.on1call.com Madawaska Rafting...... Page 48 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP Dispatch)...... 1-888-310-1122 Equipment rentals Upper Ottawa Valley OPP (admin. only)...... 613-735-0188 County of Renfrew...... 613-735-7288 Al-Cha Rentals...... Page 46 ...... www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca Family Services Miller Waste Systems Inc...... 613-735-6925 Renfrew County & District Health Unit: PMFRC...... Page 48 Health Info Line...... 613-735-8666 Florist Reception...... 613-732-3629 Immunization...... 613-735-8653 Fleurish Floral Designs...... Page 45 Dental...... 613-735-8661 Fingerprinting/Background Screening Environmental Health Inspection...... 613-735-8654 Commissionaires...... Page 49 Health Promotion & Clinical Services...... 613-735-8651 ...... www.rcdhu.com Government Health Cards...... 888-376-5197 Cheryl Gallant, Member of Parliament...... Page 50 ...... www.health.gov.on.ca John Yakabuski, Member of Provincial Parliament...... Page 47 Service Ontario...... 800-267-8097 ...... www.serviceontario.ca Grocery Service Canada...... 800-622-6232 CANEX SuperMart...... Page 50 ...... www.servicecanada.gc.ca Hyska’s Your Independent Grocer...... Page 48 MTO - Road Conditions...... 511 or 800-268-4686 ...... www.mto.gov.on.ca Health/Wellness Pembroke Regional Hospital...... 613-732-2811 Petawawa Dental Centre...... Inside Front Cover ...... www.pemreghos.org Wave Optical...... Page 47 Deep River and District Hospital...... 613-584-3333 ...... www.drdh.org Home Decor/Furniture Telehealth Ontario...... 866-797-0000 Custom Draperies/Ashley Homestore Select...... Page 53 The Brick...... Page 44 MORTGAGE SERVICES Andre L’Ecuyer, Neighbourhood Dominion Lending...... Back Cover Home Improvement/Renovations Clera Windows & Doors...... Page 50 Real Estate Performance Woodburning...... Page 46 Debbie Clark, Royal LePage...... Back Cover INSURANCE Restaurants/Catering David Minns, Desjardins Insurance...... Page 44 Madameek...... Page 54 Ullrich’s...... Page 51 Jewellery Eastwood Jewellers & Florists...... Front Cover Scrap Metal Recycling Cash for Trash...... Page 52 Legal Services Quintal Professional Corporation...... Page 45 Schools Algonquin College, Pembroke Waterfront Campus...... Page 45 Marine Sales & Service Bishop Smith Catholic High School...... Page 47 R.G. Dick Plummer...... Page 46 Écoles catholiques Jeanne-Lajoie...... Inside Back Cover White Lake Marina...... Page 50 Storage/Moving Needs Mental Health AMJ Campbell...... Page 44 Family Violence Advisory Team...... Page 52

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CAFconnection.ca is a website that connects CAF members and families to their local Military Family Resource Centres and PSP organizations through one single site.

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