CFB Cold Lake members take part in a pickleball match during the 2026 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on June 12th at the base. All photos and video by Mike Marshall / The Courier News

Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake’s Summer Sports Day, held June 12th, brought together 536 participants for a full day of activity focused on fitness, recreation, and fun.

The day opened with ceremonies featuring Acting Wing Commander LCol Golding and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Oliveira, with the 4 Wing Band also taking part in the opening program.

Tammy Buchanan, 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness and Sports Manager, said the event was a clear success, noting: “536 participants engaged in volleyball, disc golf, wiffleball, dodgeball, grappling, badminton, pickleball, table tennis, try-a-tri, wellness walks, and yoga sessions! These members were able to get active, have fun, and socialize!”

Thanks were also extended to all participants, as well as the staff and volunteers whose planning and hard work made the day possible. Organizers also thanked Inter Pipeline for their support, which helped make the 4 Wing Summer Sports Day possible.

In addition to a day of recreation and friendly competition, several participants and teams earned top honours in their respective events.

The Winners

Badminton

2Lt Mohan
Cpl Archibald

Dodgeball
The winning team was The Misfits:

Frankie Shum
Liam Smalley
Brendan White
Emmanuel Salazar
Cameron Feringa
Jovonny Burgher
Jacob Allison
Ahmed Al-Mahdi

Outdoor Volleyball
The winning team was Shenanigators #1:

Sgt Thuy Ly (10 FTTS)
MWO Gordon Lee (D/WComd)
OCdt Nicholas Broczkowski (10 FTTS)
Cpl Andre VanWolvelaer (4 MSS)
MCpl Andrew Mallard (10 FTTS)
Karina Luton (1 AMS)
MCpl Justin McLeod (10 FTTS)

Table Tennis

1st Place: Avr Roy

Wiffleball
The winning team was AWOL ALL-STARS.

Several activities focused on participation and well-being rather than competition. Draw prizes were awarded to participants in Disc Golf, Yoga, Try-a-Tri, Wellness Walk, and Grappling 101.