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This Week at 161! 8-14 Jan 2026

08 Jan 26
Capt J Hutchinson
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No Optional Training this weekend – No Band, No Marksmanship, No Model Building

12-Jan-2026 Monday – Sport Comp Planning Meeting – Barrack Green Armouries 1830-2000hrs

14-Jan-2026 Wednesday – Regular Training

Dress: FTUs

Time: 1815-2100hrs

Up Coming Events:

Supply Clean Out – Saturday 17-Jan-2026 – we need a few senior cadets level from 3, 4 & 5 – please email julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca to let Capt Hutchinson know if you would like to help out

Staff Cadet Applications – Deadline to apply is 16-Jan-2026 – Contact Capt MacDonald or Capt McNutt on teams to apply. Applications after the deadline will not be accepted

Band Open House – 16-Jan-2026 – 1830-2030hrs – Come and learn more about our program. At the beginning of the training year, our primary focus was preparing for the Remembrance Day and Christmas parades. With the parade season now complete, we are transitioning to theory instruction, evaluations, and the preparation of our display for the Annual Ceremonial Review.

Our Military Marching Band is a percussion ensemble, consisting of snare drums, cymbals, tenor (quad) drums, bass drums, and glockenspiels. All cadets participate in both theory and practical instruction and are provided opportunities to be assessed in music theory and performance. Upon successfully achieving the required level in both theory and playing, cadets are awarded a musician level badge to be worn on their blue uniform.

Throughout the training year, virtual theory classes may also be offered. In addition, cadets may have the opportunity to attend a music workshop weekend to further develop their skills.

Cadet Summer Training Courses – Deadline is 27-Feb-2025 – More infotmation including courses available, length, location and a brief discription of each course will be posted under the “Cadet Summer Training” -To Sign Up Please Contact Capt MacDonald at Evan.MacDonald@cadets.gc.ca or Capt McNutt at Paul.McNutt@cadets.gc.ca

Tri-Service Sports Competition – 28-Feb-2026