For the Cadets who don’t know what Biathlon is about, here is a short video Cadets Canada put out in 2019 in Edmonton, AB. In NB/PEI we offer the Run and Shoot at Zone and Provincial Levels. Those who rank top at Zones will have a chance to compete at the Provincial Level.
We are currently looking for junior cadets ages 12-14 to compete in the upcoming Zone Biathlon Competition on 25-Apr-2026. Biathlon Practices are Sunday Evenings from 1800-2100hrs.
The Cadet Biathlon Program is a competitive sport combining running and marksmanship with a .177 cal Daisy Air Rifle. Open to Canadian cadets aged 12-18, it promotes physical fitness, precision, and safe rifle handling across four levels: Local, Zone, Provincial, and National.
BIATHLON – MUST HAVE SNEAKERS AND APPROPRIATE GYM CLOTHES, THE TEAM IS IN TRAINING AND ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR & CLOTHING TO PARTICIPATE.
Bring a water bottle
We are looking for some junior cadets to join our biathlon team between the ages of 12-14 and must not turn 15 by June 30, 2026.
Practices are Sunday Nights from 1800-2100hrs
Zone Competition is Saturday 25-Apr-2026
FRIDAY 27-MAR-2026 – NO BAND
SUNDAY 29-MAR-2026 – BIATHLON PRACTICE AND MODEL BUILDING 1800-2100hrs
WEDNESDAY 1-APR-2026 SPORTS NIGHT – NO UNIFORMS
TIME: 1815-2100hrs – cadets must be picked up by 2100hrs
DRESS: APPROPRIATE SPORTS CLOTHES – INCLUDING SNEAKERS
BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES
Chase the Ace Fundraiser – Weekly Draws – Check 161 Air Cadets SSC Chase the Ace Facebook Page for Weekly Updates
UP COMING EVENTS
This Week at 161! 19-25 Mar 2026
Regular Band Practices will resume in April.
SUNDAY 22-MAR-2026 – 1800-2030hrs
-Model Building
-Biathlon Practice
WEDNESDAY – 25-MAR-2026 REGULAR TRAINING
Dress: Ftu’s
Time: 1815hrs – 2100hrs
Bring a WATER BOTTLE to all cadet activities
UNIFORMS:
Any cadets who has not received a uniform FTU and/or Dress Uniform or you are missing uniform parts CADETS are to email the Supply Officer – Robin.Landry@cadets.gc.ca
In the Subject Line please include Supply-Cadets Rank & Name
UP COMING EVENTS
FRIDAY 13-MAR-2026 – BAND PRACTICE -Only for Band Members who have been practicing to perform at the Hockey Game on Saturday
Regular Band Practices will resume in April.
SATURDAY 14-MAR-2026 SEADOGS HOCKEY GAME – ONLY THE CADETS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP. PLEASE CHECK THE “SEADOGS HOCKEY – CADET APPRECIATION” POST FOR MORE INFORMATION
DRESS FOR HOCKEY GAME IS FTU’s
SUNDAY 15-MAR-2026 BIATHLON PRACTICE 1800-2030hrs
WEDNESDAY – 18-MAR-2026 REGULAR TRAINING
Dress: Ftu’s
Time: 1815hrs – 2100hrs
Seadogs Hockey – Cadet Appreciation – TD Station
Dress: All Cadets FTU’s (Band will be in C1’s)
Date: 14-Mar-2026
Time: 1500hrs
Meeting: TD Station Lobby – look for Capt. Cameron, Capt Landry, Capt. McNutt, or Capt MacDonald
Only the cadets listed below have signed up, and their families have purchased tickets. If you are NOT on the list and have purchased tickets please send a screen shot of your etransfer to the ssc to Capt Hutchinson.
This Week at 161! 6-11 Mar 2026
FRIDAY 6-MAR-2026 – NO BAND PRACTICE
SUNDAY 8-MAR-2026 – NO MODEL BUILDING
BAND PRACTICE FOR SEADOGS HOCKEY GAME TIME: 1300-1700hrs LOCATION: HMCS BRUNSWICKER
BIATHLON TIME: 1800-2100HRS
WEDNESDAY 11-MAR-2026 REGULAR TRAINING
TIME: 1815-2100HRS
DRESS: FTU’s
UP COMING EVENTS:
14-MAR-2026 SEADOGS HOCKEY GAME AT TD STATION – CADET APPRECIATION NIGHT – SIGN UP CLOSED
APR 2026 BIATHLON COMPETITION
MAY 2026 ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW
WEEKLY Chase the Ace Draw in Support of 161 Air Cadets! – Please Share!
Our Squadron Sponsoring Committee has partnered with Branch 69 Legion to run a weekly Chase the Ace fundraiser. Weekly draws will be posted on the 161 Air Cadets SSC Chase the Ace Facebook page. Please share with your family and friends.
One of the best things about 161 Air Cadets is that the program is free for both cadets and their families. However, many of the training activities and experiences we provide, do come with costs. To help make these opportunities possible, we ask cadets and families to support our fundraising efforts. Please consider sharing our Chase the Ace fundraiser to help us continue providing great activities for our cadets.
Funds raised help support activities such as:
Thank you for supporting 161 Air Cadets and helping us provide even more opportunities for our cadets. 
Please share this with your friends & family!
Last Chance to sign up to attend the Cadet Appreciation Seadogs Hockey Game on March 14, 2026
Cadets must sign up if they want to attend! Order forms were sent home and not many were returned! 161 is paying for our cadets and offering to parents & family members to purchase discounted game tickets through us.
Listed below are the cadets who have signed up and the number of extra tickets they have ordered and paid for:
Please contact julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca if your cadet would like to go no later than 3-Mar-2026
