CFB Halifax Regional

FireFit Individual & Team Competition                      

All teams and individuals are welcome to compete. All events are open. Teams and individuals eligible to compete for the Regional Byes in this Regional are those Departments from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, & PEI. 

Competitors from other Countries are welcome to compete for a International Bye to the FireFit Championship Finals to be held in Halifax, NS, August 30th to September 2nd, 2007.

The First Place Individual in each Category receives a Bye to Final Day of the FireFit Finals in Halifax, Nova Scotia.   Team times of 9 minutes or less qualifies a team to compete on one of the 'Wild Card Days' at the Finals in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  The top 14 Teams from the two 'Wild Card Days' will move on to Final Day in Halifax, NS.

FireFit Relay                                                                        

The Top Relay Team from the Region will earn the Regions 'Relay Bye' on to the Relay Finals Day (Saturday) at the FireFit Finals in Halifax, NS.  Team times of 2 minutes or less for Men's Teams and 3 minutes or less for Women's Teams  qualify for 'Wild Card Rounds' on Relay Finals Day in Halifax, NS.

FireFit NxG2 Relay                                                              

The Fastest NxG2 Relay Team from each Regional Event, qualifies for a 'NxG2 Bye' on the Relay Finals Day (Saturday) at  the FireFit Finals in Halifax, NS.  NxG2 Relay Teams with a time of 2:30 or less qualify  to compete in  the NxG2 'Wild Cards' held on Wild Card Days (Thursday & Friday).  The top 10 NxG2 Teams from the 2 Wild Card Days will move on to the NxG2 Finals (Saturday) in Halifax, NS. 

Hot Happenings

alFresco filmFesto

The annual alFresco filmFesto is outdoor movie fun for the whole family, an open-air cinema that is sure to please. In honour of Canada's Bravest competing on the National stage, the Atlantic Film Festival, as part of it's summer long series, is pleased to present the FireFit People's Choice Firefighter Classic on Friday night (Aug 31). The public votes on the online poll to choose one of six firefighter related movies available. Complete with concessions and contests, it has a unique festival atmosphere that you have to experience for yourself.

alFresco screenings take place at the Tall Ships Quay, Halifax Waterfront, right next to the course. The selected movie will be projected on the wall of the Electropolis building. Gates open at 8:00 PM with show time at 9:00 PM or dusk. Admission is a $5 donation to support this community event. Visit the website to learn more and vote for your favorite movie. It's a great way to relax before the big weekend.

Passage Privateers

Ahoy Mates! Are you looking for a swashbuckling adventure? Are you ready to prowl the North Atlantic in search of treasure and rid our fair shores of enemy ships?

Then welcome aboard Atlantic Canada's only privateer schooner, "Liana's Ransom", a gaff rigged, top sail schooner located at Privateers Wharf, in Historic Properties, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sail back in time aboard a replica of the privateer schooners that sailed from Halifax for fame and fortune. The crew is decked out in period costumes from the early 1800's, complete with cutlass' and flintlock pistols, as well as working replica black powder cannons to ward off enemy scalawags and landlubbers.

If you are looking for a memorable Maritime experience, then this is a must. Firefighters and family members will receive 50% off the regular posted rates for the 1.5 hour tour of Halifax Harbour (six times daily) chock full of historical facts, tall tales and sailing activities such as hoisting sails, steering the ship, and firing the cannons. Visit the website www.passageprivateers.com for cool pics and video, and to reserve online or by phone.

                http://www.tallshipsnovascotia.com/

Highlights:

Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival 2007 is the year's largest international gathering of World Class Tall Ships® in North America.  You'll see sailing ships from around the world, enjoy the colourful faces and costumes of the many crews, and get a taste of life at sea!

Ships from around the world will sail into Nova Scotia for 10 days in July (July 13th to 16th ~ Halifax).  Bring your family and friends to the Tall Ships® Nova Scotia Festival 2007.  Immerse yourselves in an ocean of history and culture from our seafaring heritage.

Stroll along the harbour boardwalks to view the ships up close.  Climb aboard and explore the decks while meeting the crews.  Learn about sail training adventures from around the world.  Take part in our shore-side festivals offering entertainment, food and fun.  It's all wrapped up in the maritime flavour of our Nova Scotia hospitality.

21st TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival ~ Halifax July 13th to 21st, 2007

The Atlantic Jazz Festival has grown significantly - from its grassroots beginnings in 1987 to the World-Class festival it has become - entertaining over 65,000 fans while retaining its casual, intimate character and staying true to it's community roots and mandate to promote, present and promote live music.

A major event on the Canadian music scene, the TD canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival Halifax is Atlantic Canada's largest music festival with over 450 local, national and international performers delighting audiences for nine days every summer.  Dring the second week of July, music lovers from across the region, across the country and across the border travel to Halifax, to enjoy countless top-quality acts, among Dana Krall, Molly Johnson, Bill Frisell, Arturo Sandoval, Mose Allison, Jim Hall, Phil Nimmons, Kenny Werner, Celso Machado, Musique Actuelle, Phil Nimmons, Roberto Occhipinti, David Braid, Davide Virelles, and so many more!

From African rhythms to Celtic fusions, from classic jazz with a capitol J and impromptu jam sessions with lots of improv, to captivating soloists and big brass ensembles, the Atlantic Jazz Festival celebrates live music through presenting the finest concert experiences in the Maritimes.  It is an event that performers, critics and audiences all agree, is on of the best kept secrets in Canada.  

Ph: 902.492.2225 or 1.800.567.5277   www.jazzeast.com 

A copy of Halifax’s free weekly entertainment magazine The Coast  will be waiting for you on Friday when you arrive so you can plan your free time on the weekend.  Remember there will be numerous outdoor attractions & bands playing on the waterfront as part of the Tall Ships festival.

To see what’s happening around town on the weekend, go to: http://www.thecoast.ca

Tourist Information:

All information you require about places of interest and facilities within Halifax as well as other event running in conjunction with the Maritime Regional Championships can be obtained by going to the following website:

http://www.halifax.ca/visitors.asp

Free Nova Scotia Travel Guides will be available online as of mid-Feb at http://www.destination-ns.com/ or http://www.novascotia.com/ . You just type in your address and they send them out pretty fast.

Directions & Registering for the Event

Just a few minutes from downtown Quebec City, Expo Quebec is located on the ExpoCite site.  To get there, just take the "rue Soumande' exit from the Laurentian Highway (73) and follow the signs.  You can also reach the Expo Quebec site from the east or the west, by way of the boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel and avenue de Colisee entrances.  

Or go to this website for more detailed directions : www.expocite.com/en/org/expo/acces.htm 

From the Airport, follow the 102 highway (Bicentennial Highway) all the way into Halifax until it turns into Bayers Road. Follow Bayers Rd to Connaught Avenue. Turn right onto Connaught, then follow to Jubilee Road. Turn left onto Jubilee Rd, then right on Oxford Street. Follow Oxford to South Street. Turn left on South St, follow to the end...you are at the Westin.

Alternate Route - Shorter

From the Airport, follow the 102 to the split at Fall River, bear left to the 118 into Dartmouth. Follow the 118 until it turns into Woodland Avenue. Follow Woodland Ave till the end. At the lights, turn left onto Victoria Road. Turn right at the second set of lights onto Nantucket Ave. Follow to MacDonald Bridge. Take Bridge to Halifax (75 cent toll). At the end of the bridge bear hard right onto Barrington Street. Follow Barrington, look for sign for Hollis Street. Follow Hollis St to the end...you are at the Westin.

The course is behind the Westin, and one block north on Lower Water Street.

Register for this Event ~ Click here

Weekend Event Schedule

Friday, July 13th
16h00 - 19h00	Course Open for Practice & Inspection.  Waivers must be signed before practice.  Helmet, gloves and turnouts must be worn when practicing on tower.   Bring your own hammer to use on force machine. Periode de pratique pour les competiteurs (le casque, les gants et le bunkerSuit sont obligatoires dans la tour)  (Pour utiliser la machine Keiser, apportez votre propre masse)
16h00 - 19h00	Last Minute Registration space permitting! Confirmations des presences et inscriptions des competiteurs avec Firefit
19h00	Registration & Course Closed Fin des pratiques et fin des inscriptions

Saturday, July 14th
10h00	All Competitors on site. Tous les competiteurs sur le site de competition
10h30	Start list Posted Affichage du rang des competiteurs
10h45	Opening Ceremonies Ceremonies de ouvertures officielles
11h00	First Individual Competitors through the course. Debut des competitions pompiers
17h00	Event complete Fin des competitions pompiers
18h00	Banquet & Award's Red Stag Tavern in the Brewery Market on Lower Water Street
Sunday, July 15th
10h30	Relay Start list Posted Affichage du rang des competiteurs
10h45	Opening Ceremonies Ceremonies du ouvertures officielles
11h00	First Relay Teams through the course. Debut des competitions relais pompiers
15h00	Event complete Fin des competitions pompiers
15h30	Relay Award Ceremonies on the course

Accommodations

Citadel Halifax Hotel
Address: 1960 Brunswick Street	Rate: $119.99 + tax / double room
Located one block north of the landmark Town Clock on Citadel Hill.	Le prix sera de +tx / 2 lits queen
Ph: 902.422.1391	Best Rate available anywhere on Halifax Peninsula!  This is Tall Ship Weekend Book Early!
	Rate Guaranteed till  June 15th
Toll Free: 1.800.565.7162	Booking Code: FireFit
Website: http://www.citadelhalifax.com/

Awards Ceremony

Saturday, July 14th
19h00	The Banquet will be held Saturday night after the Individual Competitions.  This will be roughly a two hour Casual Event at the Red Stag Tavern in the Brewery Market on Lower Water Street (across from the competition site)  & sponsored by Keith's Brewery!  For many this will be the start of your Halifax Pub Crawl!  We will try to line up as much free cover charge as we can (details when you arrive).  Don't forget to go see some of the Tall Ships!  Ahoy!

We look forward to seeing you at the FireFit Championships! If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 604.626.0918, fax 604.626.0892, e-mail: firefit@firefit.com and remember…

Fitter, Faster, Stronger... FireFit!

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