Monthly Archives:February 2026

This Week at 161! 5-11 Feb 2026

05 Feb 26
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FRIDAY – 6-Feb-2026 Band Practice.

Time: 1830-2100hrs

NO MODEL BUILDING THIS WEEK

SUNDAY – 7-Feb-2026 – BIATHLON TRAINING BEGINS

Open to all cadets – wear appropriate sports clothing including sneakers

Time: 1800-2100hrs

Cadet Biathlon Program

Biathlon is a sport that combines 2 activities such as Skiing & Shooting or Running & Shooting. In NB/PE the Biathlon Competitions are held at 2 levels. Zone Competition (April 2026) where units from our Zone (Sussex to St. Stephen) compete to move onto Provincials(June 2026). In NB/PE we compete with a Run & Shoot.

The cadet biathlon program gives all cadets the chance to participate in a progressive activity that builds fitness, supports marksmanship training, promotes safe rifle handling, develops qualified coaches and officials, and encourages continued involvement in the Canadian Cadet Organizations.

The program includes two parts:

  • Recreational: Basic fitness combined with introductory air rifle marksmanship at the local corps or squadron level.
  • Competitive: Progressive individual and team competitions at the local, zone, provincial, and national levels.

MONDAY – 8-Feb-2026 Sports Competition Planning Meeting

Time: 1830-2000hrs

Who: Level 5 Cadets who signed up

WEDNESDAY – 11-Feb-2026 COs Parade

LOCATION: Barrack Green Armouries

TIME: 1815-2100hrs

DRESS: Blue Uniforms

BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITES

UP COMING EVENTS:

MARKSMANSHIP WILL BE HELD EVERY 2 WEEKS FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS STARTING 18-JAN-2026

EFFECTIVE SPEAKING – Capt MacDonald

– Squadron Speak off – 11-Feb-2026

-Zone Competition – 25-Feb-2026

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 or sign up on our bulletin board

Tri-Service Sports Competition – 28-Feb-2026 – Sign up on Bulliten Board (sign up deadline 13-Feb-2026)

– Cadets attending the sports competition need to let Capt Hutchinson know if you have any dietary restrictions by 13-Feb-2026

-we need senior cadets to help with the Sports Competition; reffing & support staff

March Break Trip to Greenwood, NS

–Days away 3-5 Mar 2026 (Tuesday to Thrusday)

– Sign up on Bulliten Board

Seadogs Hockey Game – 14-Mar-2026

03 Feb 26
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Order Forms will be handed out this Wednesday or you can print the one below. 161 will be covering the cost for cadet tickets. Parents & Family Members are welcome to Purchase tickets and join us. ALL Tickets must be ORDERED and PAID for by 27-Feb-2026.

SURVEY – Cadets, Parents, Former Cadets, Former Cadet Parents

01 Feb 26
Capt J Hutchinson
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Social Return on Investment (SROI) surveys for the Cadet and Junior Canadian Ranger (CJCR) Programs

The goal is to capture clear, measurable insights into the programs’ social, community, and economic impact. These results will help inform future decisions, resource allocation, and program development across CJCR Group. This work is also part of CJCR Group’s broader effort to produce a formal research publication that highlights the Social Return on Investment and overall value proposition of the youth programs — something we know will be of strong interest to members and supporters of the program.

How can you help?

•             Share the survey widely through your networks and partner communities (alumni lists, newsletters, websites, social media, and local announcements).

•             Encourage participation from:

  • Current and former cadets
  • Parents of current and former participants; and
  • Program leaders (COATS, Civilian Instructors, and CAF and League volunteers) 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Level 3’s – Instructional Techniques

01 Feb 26
Capt J Hutchinson
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Level 3’s Instructional Techniques

  • Will be teaching their 15 mins classes