PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams (Halifax and Shearwater)
How many people work in the PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams in Halifax and Shearwater?
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation (Halifax) team:
The Halifax team has 36 employees (including part-time and seasonal staff) spread out across three locations: the Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre, the Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre, and the PSP Reconditioning Centre.
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation (Shearwater) team:
The Shearwater team has 49 employees (including part-time and seasonal staff) spread out across two locations: the Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre, and the Shearwater Arena.
What are the responsibilities of the PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams?
PSP’s Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams in Halifax and Shearwater support the morale and welfare of local Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. The teams facilitate Unit Physical Training (Unit PT), the FORCE Evaluation, and specialized testing to prepare members for daily tasks and deployments. The teams also support the CAF Sports Program which provides CAF members of all skill levels with opportunities to participate in various sports competitions at Base, regional, national, and international levels. The teams coordinate and offer recreational activities and special events that appeal to general interests that includes arts, music, leisure, games, sports, and travel.
In addition to Fitness, Sports and Recreation, the teams partner with Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic), the CAF Transition Group, Soldier On, and Base and Wing Chains of Command to provide dedicated support to military members recovering from illnesses and injuries. The teams work diligently with CAF members as they go through CAF rehabilitation toward a return to active duty and improved quality of life.
How do PSP’s Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams in Halifax and Shearwater support CAF members and/or operations?
PSP’s Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams in Halifax and Shearwater supports CAF members to become operationally fit (both in mind and body) and ready to deploy. Fitness and sports provide CAF members with specific programs and protocols that allow members to train for and pass the physical standards required by the CAF. Importantly, sport allows for a morale building in and between units and across the CAF as a whole through participation and competition. Recreation aims to include a well-rounded approach that strengthens social ties, increases community participation, and promotes positive mental health.
Where are our local PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams located and how can I contact their staff?
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation team (Halifax):
- Stadacona Fitness & Sports Centre (Stadacona Building S122) – Front Desk: 902-721-0133
- Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre (HMC Dockyard Building D216) – Front Desk: 902-427-3524
- PSP Reconditioning Centre (Stadacona Building S24A) – Reconditioning Manager, Kerianne Willigar: 902-721-1922
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation team (Shearwater):
- Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre (Building SH57) – Front Desk: 902-720-1071
- Shearwater Arena (Building SH64): Front Desk: 902-720-1078
Are there any noteworthy achievements or interesting facts to share about the PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams in Halifax and Shearwater?
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation team (Halifax):
2024 achievements:
- 77,000 gym visits
- 3,800 FORCE tests conducted
- 200 children attended summer camp
- 263 CAF members attended CAF Social League events
- 141 ill/injured members entered the reconditioning program
- 490 CAF members participated in MEGA tournaments
- CFB Halifax teams won 2024 regional championships in men’s hockey, women’s soccer, men’s volleyball, women’s hockey, women’s slo-pitch, and men’s golf
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation team (Shearwater):
- Of the six staff members that are required to get fitness tested annually, four have earned platinum status, one has earned gold, and one has earned silver.
- The recreation department hosts Winterfest every year on Nova Scotia Heritage Day in February. The event boasts attendance numbers of up to 700 CAF members and families.
- The Shearwater Arena is home to both the girls and boys Island View Senior High School hockey teams and the Capstone Colts Junior B hockey team.
- The Shearwater Arena is used on Sundays for the Special Olympics program and Blind Hockey programs.
Archives:
Pay & Records, Shearwater Base Orderly Room
IT Business Line Advisory Services
BLog Material Control Division’s D206 Main Warehouse
Base Information Services Naval Operational Software Systems
