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

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.

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).

• English: Deloitte Canada survey link

•             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

• Will be teaching their 15 mins classes

This Week at 161! 29-Jan to 4-Feb-2026

FRIDAY – 30-JAN-2026

– BAND – OPEN HOUSE NEW CADETS WELCOME

Time: 1830-2100hrs

Dress: Civilian Clothes & appropriate shoes for marching – no crocs or sandles

Bring a Water Bottle

-GROUND SCHOOL – 527 is hosting ground school from 1830-2100hrs at Simonds High School for those who are writting the exam.

SUNDAY – 1-FEB-2026 – MARKSMANSHIP & MODEL BUILDING

SNOW FALL WARNING – CHECK WEBSITE FOR TRAINING UPDATES

Time: 1800-2100hrs

Dress: Civilian Clothes

WEDNESDAY – 4-FEB-2026 – REGULAR TRAINING

LOCATION: Barrack Green Armouries

TIME: 1815-2100hrs

DRESS: FTU’s

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

This Week at 161! 22-28 Jan 2026

FRIDAY 23-JAN-2026 – BAND PRACTICE – NEW CADETS WELCOME

LOCATION: Barrack Green Armouries

TIME: 1830-2030hrs – arrive at 1820hrs to set up

DRESS: Civilian Clothes

SUNDAY – 24-JAN-2026

– MODEL BUILDING

LOCATION: Barrack Green Armouries

TIME: 1800-2100hrs

DRESS: Civilian Clothes

-FLYING EXAM PREP – ONLY CADETS WHO SPOKE TO CI Eldridge or CAPT Cameron can attend exam prep

LOCATION: Barrack Green Armouries

TIME: 1900-2100hrs

DRESS: Civilian Clothes

WEDNESDAY – 28-JAN-2026

REGULAR TRAINING

LOCATION: Barrack Green Armouries

TIME: 1815-2100hrs

DRESS: FTU’s

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

– 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

WEDNESDAY 21-JAN-2026 – NO UNIFORMS – SPORTS NIGHT

BRING A WATER BOTTLE AND APPROPRIATE SPORTS GEAR, AND SNEAKERS

FRIDAY -16-JAN-2026 BAND OPEN HOUSE

All Cadets welcome! 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.

SATURDAY 17-JAN-2026 SUPPLY CLEAN OUT – 1000-1600hrs – Civillian Clothes – Lunch Provided – Cadets who signed up to help are: FCpl Johnston, Sgt Perry, FSgt Feltmate, FSgt Munn, WO2 Dickeson

SUNDAY 18-JAN-2026 MARKSMANSHIP & MODEL BUILDING – 1800-2100hrs – Civillian Clothes

WEDNESDAY 21-JAN-2026 SPORTS NIGHT – NO UNIFORMS – (High School Exam Week)

-1815-2100hrs

-Sports Clothing & Sneakers – Bring a Water Bottle

161 Air Cadets is on Tik Tok! We have posted a few picture transition videos. Stay tuned for some cadet lead Tik Toks!

CADETS NEED TO BRING A WATER BOTTER TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES – WE HAVE WATER REFILL STATIONS AT THE BARRACK GREEN ARMOURY

UP COMING EVENTS:

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

-we need senior cadets to help with the Sports Competition

March Break Trip – 3-5 Mar 2026 – Sign up on Bulliten Board

The Planning Meeting for the Sports Competition tonight(12-Jan-2026) is for the Level 5 cadets who signed up to plan it which include FSgt Vissamsetty, WO2 Campbell & WO2 Dickeson.

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