PSP Brochure and Guide - Forces canadiennes en Europe
PSP Brochure and Guide - Forces canadiennes en Europe
PSP Brochure and Guide - Forces canadiennes en Europe
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<strong>PSP</strong> COORDINATOR— NAPLES, ITALY<br />
Programs & Activities<br />
Founded around the 9th c<strong>en</strong>tury BC as a Greek colony, Naples is one of the<br />
oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Naples, meaning New City,<br />
played a key role in the merging of Greek culture into Roman society. With a<br />
population of over 2 million people, this lively <strong>and</strong> culturally diverse city is<br />
synonymous with pizza, outdoor markets, gelato, cappuccino <strong>and</strong> fireworks!<br />
Group Travel: A variety of trips are organized <strong>and</strong> conducted annually.<br />
These day trips are focused on <strong>en</strong>riching our knowledge of the Italian<br />
culture.<br />
Sport <strong>and</strong> Recreation Program: <strong>PSP</strong>-<strong>en</strong>titled personnel living in Naples<br />
are provided reimbursem<strong>en</strong>t for activities within the spirit of the Sport<br />
<strong>and</strong> Recreation Program;e.g. cultural ev<strong>en</strong>ts, sporting fees, museum <strong>and</strong> theater tickets.<br />
EXPRES Test: <strong>PSP</strong> Coordinator Naples will arrange through Germany, two EXPRES testing<br />
opportunities per year (Apr/Oct) at JFC Naples. To assist in maintaining your fitness goals, the <strong>PSP</strong><br />
On-line Exercise Prescription Tool can now be accessed at: www.CFEXPRES.ca<br />
Financial Support to the CMFRC-Naples: The Unit Fund provides annual<br />
funding to support many of the community ev<strong>en</strong>ts organized by our<br />
CMFRC staff.<br />
Sport Equipm<strong>en</strong>t Purchase: The Physical Fitness Maint<strong>en</strong>ance Grant<br />
offers financial support to permit the purchase of sports equipm<strong>en</strong>t for the<br />
military community. Located at Villa Maple Leaf, <strong>PSP</strong>-Naples offers a<br />
small fully equipped gym.<br />
Available for Loan: <strong>PSP</strong> Naples offers a variety of items for loan to our community; sports equipm<strong>en</strong>t,<br />
GPS, Thule roof carriers <strong>and</strong> snow chains.<br />
Travel Library: <strong>PSP</strong> Naples maintains a travel library located at Villa Maple Leaf in Lago Patria.<br />
Carney Park Access: The <strong>PSP</strong> Coordinator is responsible for the acquisition <strong>and</strong> administration of the<br />
American’ Carney Park’ Passes which are made available to the Canadian community on an annual<br />
basis. Carney Park is located 5 miles north of Naples, Italy in a 93 acre volcanic crater. Also located in<br />
the park is a 9 hole golf course, Olympic size outdoor swimming pool, 5 adult size softball fields, 1 adult<br />
size baseball field, 2 little league baseball fields, 1 little league softball field, 1 football field <strong>and</strong> 1 soccer<br />
field, 4 lighted t<strong>en</strong>nis courts, 2 batting cages, 1 outdoor basketball court, 4 s<strong>and</strong>lot volleyball courts,<br />
horseshoe pits, 20 small picnic sites, 11 large picnic areas, a boy <strong>and</strong> girl scout camp area, 30 t<strong>en</strong>t sites,<br />
<strong>and</strong> 25 cabins, 2 paintball fields, a youth c<strong>en</strong>ter, a te<strong>en</strong> c<strong>en</strong>ter, a snack bar <strong>and</strong> restaurant.<br />
Contact Info<br />
<strong>PSP</strong> <strong>PSP</strong> Coordinator, Coordinator, Coordinator, Naples<br />
Naples<br />
Tel: Tel: +39 +39 (0) (0) 81 81-839 81 839 839-5914 839 5914<br />
Fax: Fax: +39 +39 (0) (0) 81 81-839 81 839 839-5915 839 5915<br />
psp_naples@hotmail.com<br />
CANADIAN FORCES IN EUROPE<br />
FORCES CANADIENNES EN EUROPE<br />
Photos by<br />
MCpl Angela Simpkin<br />
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