CAF Women in Sports Grant: Applications now open By CFMWS The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Women in Sports has recently transitioned their initiative into the CAF Women in Sports Program. This program is designed to address and reduce the obstacles and challenges that have historically impeded women’s full and equal […]
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Navy Divers keep up Christmas Daddies fundraising efforts following 50K run
Navy Divers keep up Christmas Daddies fundraising efforts following 50K run By Trident Staff While runners from Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) (FDU(A)) completed the annual Navy Divers 50K Run earlier this month, their 2024 campaign in support of the Christmas Daddies telethon is far from over. This year’s Christmas Daddies, […]
12 Wing firefighter presented with RCAF 100 award
12 Wing firefighter presented with RCAF 100 award By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Known as a morale booster and a regular in the weight room, Sergeant (Sgt) Kwaku Amoateng is no stranger to those who spend time at the 12 Wing Shearwater Fitness, Sports & Recreation Centre. On November 15, […]
New players welcome for CFB Halifax Women’s Hockey
New players welcome for CFB Halifax Women’s Hockey The CFB Halifax Women’s Hockey program is on the lookout for potential players for the upcoming 2024/2025 hockey season. The base is now home to both the CFB Halifax Mariners women’s team (competitive) and the Kraken women’s hockey team (developmental). Organizers note […]
Curling organizer honoured for commitment to sport
Curling organizer honoured for commitment to sport By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff The head of the Base Intersection Curling League, Master Sailor (MS) Mark Morton, was presented with the Rob Sneath Memorial Award from the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Halifax on September 10 in recognition of his work organizing and […]
A runner’s account of HMCS Halifax’s 2024 Run for Wishes
Notes from the road: A runner’s account of HMCS Halifax’s 2024 Run for Wishes By S1 Natassia Lei, HMCS Halifax From September 20 – 30, my colleagues and I, all sailors from His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Halifax, participated in a relay-style charity run across the province of Nova Scotia […]
Halifax Mariners win ball hockey gold after hard-fought final
Halifax Mariners win ball hockey gold after hard-fought final By Trident Staff A gold-medal game between local rivals provided an exciting finish to the 2024 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Atlantic Region Ball Hockey Championship on July 12, with the CFB Halifax Mariners taking a 4-3 overtime win against the 12 […]
Kraken hockey team celebrates successful debut season
Kraken hockey team celebrates successful debut season By Trident Staff With their inaugural season now a few months in the rearview mirror, the Halifax Kraken developmental women’s hockey team is reflecting on a successful first year and looking ahead to the future. Formed in 2023, the Kraken aim to provide […]
HMCS Oriole makes a splash during SailGP race weekend
HMCS Oriole makes a splash during SailGP race weekend By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff Thousands of sailing enthusiasts who flocked to the Halifax waterfront for an international sailing competition June 1-2 were greeted in part by the crew of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Oriole. Oriole took to the water […]
‘Game changer’ golf lessons promote CAF women’s sports
‘Game changer’ golf lessons promote CAF women’s sports By Nathan Stone Trident staff A group of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) golfers attended three days of golf lessons recently in Halifax. From March 19th-21st, for four hours a day, the golfers had access to simulated driving ranges, putting practice, and one-on-one […]