Batawa Ski Trip Saturday 20 February 2016

Price is $10, which includes lift ticket and rentals. If you have your own equipment, the price remains the same.

Parent/Guardian Letter
Batawa Ski Hill Participant Consent Waiver And Information Form

Niagara Falls March Break Trip Thursday/ Friday 17/18 March 2016

A kit list will be provided closer to the trip. Plan to wear uniform on Thursday and appropriate civilians clothes on Friday with rain gear due to the nature of activities.

Parent/Guardian Letter
Permission Form

Money is due NLT (No Later Than) Wednesday 17 February 2016.

OPC Tickets

There are a select few cadets who have not picked up their OPC Booklets. Those cadets will be contacted by the Commanding Officer to ensure money is brought in ASAP.

Otherwise if anyone is willing to purchase another book of OPC Booklets, they will be available to do so next Wednesday 6 February with a deadline of 17 February 2016.

Sweaters

Money is due NLT Wednesday 17 February 2016.

Provincial Poster Order

The order has been placed. Money will be collected when the poster comes in.

Band/Drill/Exertion Practices

Sun 31 Jan 16 - Band - 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs.
Sun 7 Feb 16 - Band - 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs.
Fri 12 Feb 16 - Exertion/Band/Drill - Timings TBD (To Be Determined)
Sun 21 Feb 16 - Band - 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs.
Sun 28 Feb 16 - Band - 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs.
Fri 11 Mar 16 - Exertion/Band/Drill - Timings TBD (To Be Determined)
Fri 25 Mar 16 - Exertion/Band/Drill - Timings TBD (To Be Determined)

Exertion/Band/Drill to continue on Fridays until respective competitions.

Range Team Try-outs 

Will commence on Wed 10 Feb 16 from 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs. Members will be selected based on best grouping score, availability for practice and competition.

Calandar Dates - Important Dates to Mark on Your Calendar

Wed 03 Feb 16 - CO's (Commanding Officer's) Parade
Sat 06 Feb 16 - National Course Interviews
Sat 20 Feb 16 - Batawa Ski Day
Wed 24 Feb 16 - Sports Night/Squadron Effective Speaking/Fitness Assesment Make-up 
Wed 02 Mar 16 - CO's Parade
Sat/Sun 05/06 Mar 16 - Spring Tag Day
Sat 12 Mar 16 - Zone Shoot (Range Team)
Wed 16 Mar 16 - No parade night during March Break
Thu/Fri 17/18 Mar 16 - Niagara Falls March Break Trip
Wed 30 Mar 16 - Sports Night
Sat 02 Apr 16 - Exertion 2016 (Exertion Team)
Wed 06 Apr 16 - CO's Parade
Sat 23 Apr 16 - EOA Band and Drill Competition
Wed 27 Apr 16 - Sports Night
Wed 04 May 16 - CO's Parade
Sat/Sun 07/08 May 16 - Spring FTX (Field Training Exercise)
Sat 14 May 16 - Annual Ceremonial Review
Sat 28 May 16 - Spring Gliding *Possible Date Change*
Wed 01 Jun 16 - Bowling Night
Sat 04 Jun 16 - Wonderland *Possible Date Change*
Mon 06 Jun 16 - 2818 Army Annual Ceremonial review (Band)
Wed 08 Jun 16 - Year End BBQ

Just a reminder, that this evening is a sports night and we will be conducting the physical assessment which is mandatory for promotion.

Reminder of upcoming deadlines.

OPC tickets must be returned by Feb. 17.

March break trip $40.00 must be paid by Feb. 17.

Hoodie payment must be in by Feb. 17.

Please check out the following link if interested. Ages 15-17.

http://www.vimyfoundation.ca/programs/beaverbrook-vimy-prize/

Practices

Due to the Armouries being in use during the weekends of January, February, and March band, drill, and exertion practice times will be as follows:
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Band Practice:
Sun 10 Jan 16, 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs
Sun 17 Jan 16, 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs
Sun 24 Jan 16, 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs

Exertion:
Fri 22 Jan 16, 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs

Drill:
TBD (To be determined)

Open Range

Will continue on Wednesdays from 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs. Those who shoot well, will be considered for the Range Team.

Squadron Sweaters

A squadron sweater is available for purchase. The colour will be Navy Blue featuring the Squadron crest.

Price is $20 for cadets in the band. $40 for all other cadets.

All those interested need to mark on the sign-up sheet NLT Wed 13 Jan 16.

Training

Get your summer training applications in ASAP.

Recruits aged 13 before September have been fast tracked into Level 2/Level 3.

Please see the Training Officer if you have any questions.