Promotions Criteria
Uniform Dress Instructions – What to Wear!
Badge Placement – Where do the badges go on the Blue Uniform?
Squadron Cheer
This Week at 161! 19-25 Feb 2026
FRIDAY 20-FEB-2026 Band Practice – all band members – 1830-2100hrs
SUNDAY 22-FEB-2026 BANNER TEAM, Biathlon & Model Building – 1800-2100hrs
BIATHLON – MUST HAVE SNEAKERS AND APPROPRIATE GYM CLOTHES, THE TEAM IS IN TRAINING AND ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR & CLOTHING TO PARTICIPATE
Everyone who signed up to help Sgt MacCready with the Banner please meet at the armouries. Bring your Markers & your ideas.
WEDNESDAY 25-FEB-2026 – EFFECTIVE SPEAKING AT SIMONDS HIGH SCHOOL – ALL CADETS TO ATTEND
Time: 1830-2115hrs (est end time – please arrive to pick up your cadet between 2115-2130hrs)
Location: Simonds High School – enter through Pool Doors on the Football Field Side 1490 Hickey Rd, Saint John
Dress: BLUE UNIFORMS
SIGN UP FOR MARCH BREAK TRIP – NOW CLOSED
SIGN UP FOR CADET SUMMER TRAINING – CLOSES 27-FEB-2026
SIGN UP FOR TRI-SERVICE SPORTS COMPETITION NOW CLOSED – IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTION PLEASE LET CAPT HUTCHINSON KNOW ASAP JULIA.HUTCHINSON@CADETS.GC.CA -LIST OF REGISTERED CADETS BELOW
Banner Team Needed!!
The Sports Compeition is fast approaching and we need a Banner Team to design and create a Unit Banner. Last Year we WON 1st place with the best banner at the Sports Compeition! Let’s make it 2 years in a row!
Contact Sgt MacCready at Alana.MacCready@icloud.com if you are interested in joining the banner team!
2025 Tri-Service Sports Competition – 1st Place Banner below!
This Week at 161! 12-18 Feb 2026
FRIDAY – 13-FEB-2026- NO BAND
SUNDAY – 15-FEB-2026 – 1800-2100hrs
– BIATHLON PRACTICE – NEW CADETS WELCOME
–MODEL BUILDING
WEDNESDAY – 18-FEB-2026 CO’s Parade
Dress: Blue Uniforms
Time: 1815-2100hrs
CO’s Parade: Parents are welcome to attend. The parade will begin at 2010hrs, we ask the parents to be seated by 2000hrs. There will be some promotions. For information on Promotions please see the “Information for Cadets” Tab
BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITES
UP COMING EVENTS:
EFFECTIVE SPEAKING – Capt MacDonald
– Squadron Speak off – 11-Feb-2026 **moved to 18-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 (DEADLINE TO SIGN UP 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 – DEADLINE TO SIGN UP 18-FEB-2026
–Days away 3-5 Mar 2026 (Tuesday to Thrusday)
– Sign up on Bulliten Board
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