This weeks training will be pushed to next week 18-Feb-2026.
This Week at 161! 5-11 Feb 2026
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
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
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
Level 3’s Instructional Techniques
- Will be teaching their 15 mins classes
This Week at 161! 29-Jan to 4-Feb-2026
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
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
WEDNESDAY 21-JAN-2026 – NO UNIFORMS – SPORTS NIGHT
BRING A WATER BOTTLE AND APPROPRIATE SPORTS GEAR, AND SNEAKERS
This Week at 161! 15-21 Jan 2026
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
Sports Competition Planning Meeting – Level 5s Only
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.