Level 3 & 4’s please find the Duty NCO schedule for the remaining year. Please make sure you arrive early on your scheduled day. If you are not available on your assigned night you are responsible to make arrangements to switch with another cadet.

GOOD LUCK SGT VO AT THE PROVINCIAL MARKSMANSHIP COMPETITION!

FRIDAY 11-APR-2025 BAND – 1845-2100hrs

SUNDAY 13-APR-2025 MARKSMANSHIP/BIATHLON & MODEL BUILDING 1800-2100hrs

WEDNESDAY 16-APR-2025 – UNIFORM CARE NIGHT!

DRESS: WEAR FTU’s – BRING BLUE UNIFORM ON A HANGER WITH A GARMET BAG OR GARBAGE BAG OVER TO PROTECT THE UNIFORM

TIME: 1815-2115hrs

BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES

Up Coming Events:

-30-Apr-2025 – secret fun surprise…No Uniforms!

-28-May-2025 Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) – This mandatory event gives the opportunity for the cadets to display what they have learned over the past training year to their families and assembled guests. It is also the opportunity for the Squadron to honor deserving cadets by presenting various awards.

-30-May to 1-Jun-2025 Field Training Exercise – CADETS CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY by emailing Capt J Hutchinson or there is a sign up sheet on the Squadrons bulletin board at the Armouries- SIGN UP DEADLINE IS 28-APR-2025. This is an Over Night activity. Camping & Survival Training. Field Training Exercises, known as FTX’s are weekend activities conducted at an outdoor facility. The aim of these exercises is to support the aims of the Air Cadet training program. The program focuses on aspects of downed aircrew survival.

-4-Jun-2025 Pop Bottle Rockets

-7-Jun-2025 Gliding – CADETS MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY – Sign Up List will be posted end of April – ONLY Cadets who attend ACR will be allowed to sign up for gliding

Friday 4-Apr-2025 Band 1845-2100hrs

Saturday 5-Apr-2025 to Sunday 6-Apr-2025 First Aid Training (LEVEL 4 & 5’S ONLY)

LUNCH IS PROVIDED – CIVILLIAN CLOTHES

Bring a water bottle and snacks

Saturday & Sunday Drop off: 0800hrs

Saturday & Sunday Pick Up: 1630hrs

Sunday 6-Apr-2025 Marksmanship & Biathlon ONLY – NO MODEL BUILDING

Wednesday 9-Apr-2025 CO’s Parade

Dress: Blue Uniforms. That includes: Pants, Tunic, Dress Shirt, Tie, Belt, Wedge & Boots Please make sure the uniform is ironed and badges are sewn on.

Up Coming Events:

-28-May-2025 Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) – This mandatory event givess the opportunity for the cadets to display what they have learned over the past training year to their families and assembled guests. It is also the opportunity for the Squadron to honor deserving cadets by presenting various awards.

-30-May to 1-Jun-2025 Field Training Exercise – CADETS CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY by emailing Capt J Hutchinson or there will be a sign up sheet on the Squadrons bulletin board at the Armouries- SIGN UP DEADLINE IS 28-APR-2025. This is an Over Night activity. Camping & Survival Training. Field Training Exercises, known as FTX’s are weekend activities conducted at an outdoor facility. The aim of these exercises is to support the aims of the Air Cadet training program. The program focuses on aspects of downed aircrew survival.

-4-Jun-2025 Pop Bottle Rockets

-7-Jun-2025 Gliding – CADETS MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY – Sign Up List will be posted end of April

Save the Date: Military Musician Level Testing will be held on Saturday 26-Apr-2025 – times to be announced!

Cadets participating are:

Basic Level Snare – Cdt. Nayak & Cdt. Doughty

Level 1 Snare – FCpl Perry & Cpl Johnston

Level 1 Glock – FCpl Corey-Nason

Level 2 Glock – FSgt Feltmate

Level 3 Glock – FSgt Munn & FSgt Dickeson

If you have any questions or concerns please contact julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

FRIDAY 28-MAR-2025 BAND Time: 1845-2100hrs

SUNDAY 30-MAR-2025 NO TRAINING

WEDNESDAY 2-APR-2025 – NO UNIFORMS – SPORTS NIGHT

Time: 1815-2055hrs – cadets are to be picked up no later than 2110hrs

Dress: Appropriate Sports Clothing & Sneakers (No Flip flops, No Slides, No Crocks, No Cadet Boots)

Bring a water bottle

GRAND IN YOUR HAND – FUNDRAISER – If you have sold your tickets please hand them in ASAP. If you would like more tickets please email Krista.Feltmate@161aircadets.ca

Remember the more money we raise the more activities we can do with the cadets! Cadets is a FREE TEEN PROGRAM! All we ask is for help with Fundraising!

Up Coming Events:

-5-Apr-2025 – First Aid Training Level 4 & 5’s ONLY

-9-Apr-2025 CO’s Parade – BLUE UNIFORMS

-28-May-2025 Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) – This mandatory event is the opportunity for the cadets to display what they have learned over the past training year to their families and assembled guests. It is also the opportunity for the Squadron to honor deserving cadets by presenting various awards.

-30-May to 1-Jun-2025 Field Training Exercise – CADETS CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY by emailing Capt J Hutchinson or there will be a sign up sheet on the Squadrons bulletin board at the Armouries- SIGN UP DEADLINE IS 28-APR-2025. This is an Over Night activity. Camping & Survival Training. Field Training Exercises, known as FTX’s are weekend activities conducted at an outdoor facility. The aim of these exercises is to support the aims of the Air Cadet training program. The program focuses on aspects of downed aircrew survival.

-4-Jun-2025 Pop Bottle Rockets

-7-Jun-2025 Gliding – CADETS MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY – Sign Up List will be posted end of April

FRIDAY 21-MAR-2025 BAND 1845-2100hrs

SATURDAY 22-MAR-2025 SEADOGS HOCKEY GAME – CADETS HAD TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND Location: TD Station – meet Capt Hutchinson in the lobby by the Seadogs store Drop off Time: 1520hrs Pick Up Time: 1900hrs Pick your cadets up in the lobby by the Seadogs Store Popcorn & a pop will be provided – cadets are welcome to bring money to purchase other snacks

SUNDAY 23-MAR-2025 MARKSMANSHIP & MODEL BUILDING 1800-2100hrs

WEDNESDAY 26-MAR-2025 REGULAR TRAINING Time: 1815-2115hrs Dress: FTU’s

Bring a water bottle to all cadet activities

MOST OF OUR CADETS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR BLUE DRESS UNIFORM. Please make sure all badges are sewn on asap. Below is an example of how the badges are to be sewn on.

Up Coming Events:

5-Apr-2025 – First Aid Training Level 4 & 5’s ONLY

28-May-2025 Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) – This mandatory event is the opportunity for the cadets to display what they have learned over the past training year to their families and assembled guests. It is also the opportunity for the Squadron to honor deserving cadets by presenting various awards.

30-May to 1-Jun-2025 Field Training Exercise – CADETS CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY by emailing Capt J Hutchinson or there will be a sign up sheet on the Squadrons bulletin board at the Armouries- SIGN UP DEADLINE IS 28-APR-2025. This is an Over Night activity. Camping & Survival Training. Field Training Exercises, known as FTX’s are weekend activities conducted at an outdoor facility. The aim of these exercises is to support the aims of the Air Cadet training program. The program focuses on aspects of downed aircrew survival.

7-Jun-2025 Gliding – CADETS MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY – Sign Up List will be posted end of April

CADETS HAD TO SIGN UP FOR THIS ACTIVITY -Please check the list below, if your name isn’t on the list and should be please contact Capt J Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca before Wednesday 19-Mar-2025!

Seadogs Hockey Game Saturday 22-Mar-2025

CADETS MUST SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE HOCKEY GAME NO LATER THAN SUNDAY 16-MAR-2025

Email Capt J Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca if you would like to attend

More details available Thursday 20-Mar-2025

If your name is not listed below contact Capt J Hutchinson

Cadets who HAVE sign up so far are:

SWIMMING – SUNDAY 16-MAR-2025

Location: Canada Games Aquatic Centre – Front Doors – See Capt J Hutchinson

Arrival Time: 1330-1345hrs – Cadets must be there NO LATER than 1345hrs

Pick Up Time: 1615hrs – Cadets MUST BE PICKED UP AT THIS TIME

Bring Swim Suit & Towel

Lockers are available to rent – bring a few quaters with you

Congratulations to everyone who participated at the Tri-Service Sports Competition! 161 Cadets did very well placing:

Over All Tri-Service Sports Champion

First Place Marksmanship

First Place Unit Banner

First Place Basketball

First Place Badminton

First Place Minute to Win It

Third Place Tug of War

Grand in your Hand Fundraiser is in full swing. Please hand in tickets & money in as soon as they are sold. If you would like more tickets please email Chairperson Krista Feltmate at Krista.feltemate@161aircadets.ca

Friday 14-Mar-2025 Band 1845-2100hrs

Sunday 16-Mar-2025 Swimming at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre – please let Capt J Hutchinson know if you are going – we need to let the Aquatic Centre know numbers julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

Cadets will meet the 161 Officer at the front doors between 1330-1345hrs

Cadet Departure: 1615hrs

BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME TO GO TO SWIMMING, CHECK THE WEBSITE TO MAKE SURE SWIMMING IS STILL HAPPENING

Sunday 16-Mar-2025 Marksmanship & Model Building – Time: 1800-2100hrs

BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES

Up Coming Events:

Saturday 22-Mar-2025 Seadogs Game – FOR CADETS WHO SIGN UP ONLY as we need to purchase tickets a head of time – CADETS MUST SIGN UP BY EMAILING julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – SIGN UP DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SUNDAY 16-MAR-2025

-Spring FTX (field training exercise) – late May

-ACR (annual ceremonial review) – 28-May-2025

– Gliding 7-Jun-2025 – sign up not available yet