Mariners take on First Responders at Scotiabank Centre By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The Halifax Hurricanes of the National Basketball League of Canada hosted a First Responders’ Appreciation Night on February 26, but before their evening game, they offered their court at the Scotiabank Centre to a First Responders basketball […]
Sports
RCN sports history for February
RCN sports history: Tug-of-war at HMCS Cornwallis By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff It may not be as common an activity in the modern day, but tug-of-war battles have been a naval tradition for well over a century, with Royal Navy inter-service competitions taking place as far back as 1896. In […]
2020 MEGA Hockey Championship
HMCS Toronto takes MEGA Hockey Championship By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff The sailors of HMCS Toronto have a new piece of hardware to bring back to their ship after coming out on top at the 2020 MEGA Hockey Championship. The tournament, organized by PSP Halifax staff, was held at the […]
PSP seeking sports award nominations
Deadlines approaching local sports award nominations By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff Sports awards season is quickly approaching, and with the annual CFB Halifax Sports Recognition Breakfast tentatively set for this April, PSP Halifax is seeking nominations for a number of different categories based on sporting accomplishments that took place in […]
HMCS Montreal hits the ice
Junior ranks claim HMCS Montreal hockey trophy By Trident Staff It’s no secret that hockey is a big deal for sailors aboard HMCS Montreal, who often feel a special connection to the ship’s namesake city and it’s famed NHL team. It’s only fitting then, that the ship’s list of year-end […]
CAF Chief Soccer Official wanted
Search underway for new CAF Chief Soccer Official By Trident Staff, Are you passionate about soccer? Do you have officiating experience or deep technical knowledge of the sport? The Canadian Armed Forces Sports Office (CAFSO) is currently seeking a new Chief Official for CAF Soccer, and anyone interested is encouraged […]
RCN in spotlight at CAF Sports Awards
Sailors recognized at 2019 CAF Sports Awards By Trident Staff, Royal Canadian Navy sailors were the centre of attention as the country’s top military athletes gathered at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa on November 28 for the 31st Canadian Armed Forces Sports Awards ceremony. The majority of the year’s […]
Upcoming CAF sports tournaments
Local, regional, and national CAF sports tournaments schedule By Trident Staff The following is a list of dates for some of the CAF sports tournaments to be held in late 2019 and in the first few months of 2010. […]
MS Brown recalls CISM experience
RCN runner had strong showing at CISM world games By Ryan Melanson, Trident Staff A sailor from HMCS Shawinigan is describing a memorable experience at the CISM Military World Games in China, where he secured a new personal best marathon time while representing the CAF on the international stage. The […]
CISM athletes bring home medals
CISM athletes bring home six medals from Military World Games By Trident Staff, Canada’s CISM athletes have returned from ten days in Wuhan, China participating in the 7th Military World Games from October 18 to 27. The CAF sent 172 athletes, coaches and supporting staff to the event, with participation […]