Deer Ridge Golf Course will host up to 72 golfers on September 8, open to all military members and to friends of the military. The tournament is formally hosted by Wing Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Neil Thorne.
The tournament will have a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8 with a par 3, best ball format.
Participants are required to pre-register for the event. Pre-registration can be done in person at the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) desk at the base fitness centre, or by calling PSP at 306-694-2873.
The registration fee for non-military golfers is $72, which will include 18 holes of golf, dinner, and an event t-shirt.
Golf club loans are available from 15 Wing Community Fitness Centre. Golf cart rentals should be booked directly with Deer Ridge by calling 306-693-4653.
“With this tournament, we want to promote participation in sports as a means of improving physical fitness and morale among both 15 Wing members and the greater community,” said Mac Ansell, 15 Wing PSP Fitness, Sports, and Recreation Manager. “It is primarily for members of the military community, but it’s also open to the greater community.”
CWO Thorne will make some brief remarks prior to the tournament, but it is a low-key, informal event overall.
Ansell said that registration is not currently restricted, but they may look at having a minimum number of military members if civilian registration picks up.
“It would be really interesting if there were a flood of civilians registering,” Ansell said. If that happens, “We might have to say, ‘Ok, we’re going to secure 30 spots for members of the Wing,’ but I would be surprised.”
The chance to socialize with the military community and create closer bonds has been noted recently as being a focus for both Moose Jaw City Hall and the 15 Wing command team. Base Commander Colonel Jonathan Bouchard and other senior officers and non-commissioned members (NCMs) has been seen at many community events so far this year, especially those held at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport.
