– Merit Review Boards are for level 4 & 5 cadets
-Regular Training for Levels 1, 2, 3
– Merit Review Boards are for level 4 & 5 cadets
-Regular Training for Levels 1, 2, 3
SIGN UP IS CLOSED
Gliding – Miramichi, NB – 11-Oct-2025 Day Trip
THIS IS A WEATHER DEPENDANT ACTIVITY – CHECK THE WEBSITE BEFORE YOU LEAVE AS GLIDING MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
ONLY CADETS WHO SIGNED UP WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND – SIGN UP IS CLOSED
Drop off: Barrack Green Armoury 0530hrs
Bus leaves at 0600hrs – WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR YOU
Lunch – Cadets are to bring lunch, snacks & enough drinks for the day
Supper – will be provided (Subway)
Pick Up: approx. 2000hrs at the Barrack Green Armoury – Check the website for more accutate times
Please note, due to the limited timings at the gliding site there is a chance that not all cadets will get a chance to go gliding. We will try to priortize those that have never gone gliding first.
Cadets who have signed up listed below:

Parents Meeting – 15-Oct-2025
The Squadron Sponsoring Committee(SSC) invites all parents to attend a brief parent meeting on October 15th at 6:30pm. We will talk about fundraising, other plans for the year and answer your questions.
Parents who are interested in joining the SSC are invited to stay after the parents meeting.
If you have any questions please contact us at ssc@161aircadets.ca
This Week at 161! 2-8 Oct 2025
Friday 3-Oct-2025 – Band Practice 1830-2030hrs Returning Cadets – New Cadets Welcome to join this Friday next intake for new Band members will be after Christmas Break
Friday 3-Oct-2025 – FTX Senior Cadets Only Arrive at Elmhurst Outdoors for 1830hrs -Senior Cadets who are Band members can arrive after Band Practice
Saturday 4-Oct-2025 – FTX – All Cadets – Arrive at Elmhurst Outdoors for 0800hrs -Kit List & Directions were sent home Wednesday night and are available on the FTX Post -All Registration & Annual Validation Forms must be handed in and If your cadet requires a Detailed Health Questionnaire, that MUST approved for a cadet to attend. If you are unsure please check with Capt Hutchinson email at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca
Sunday 5-Oct-2025 Pick up Cadets from FTX at 1500hrs
Sunday 5-Oct-2025Marksmanship – Competitors Only – 1800-2100hrs
Wednesday 8-Oct-2025 Level 4 & 5 Merit Review Boards – Dress Blue Uniform, Shirt, Tie & Ribbons (if it fits)- Please see the post from Capt McNutt in the 161 Senior Cadet Chat on Teams to apply
Up Coming Events:
11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Day trip to Miramichi, NB – Email Capt Hutchinson with any dietary restrictions – Sign up Closed
17-19 Oct-2025 – Tri-Service Field Training Exercise (optional) – Overnight Survival Weekend – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions
18-Oct-2025 -Canadian Armed Forces Engagement Activity – must be 16 years old or older -Sign up closed
24-26 Oct-2025 – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up& with any dietary restrictions
25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)– Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions
5-Nov-2025 CO’s & Promotions Parade – Parents Welcome – Please be seated by 2010hrs
11-Nov-2025 Rememberance Day – Grand Bay-Westfield – Blue Uniforms or Business Casual if you DO NOT have a blue uniform
12-Nov-2025 Sports Night