Author: Capt L. Silva, Commanding Officer

Good afternoon all,

Due to the weather we will be in summer dress for tonight’s parade night. Dress: 3CB

Thank you and see you all tonight!

Dear Cadets and Families,

An invitation to our 83rd Annual Ceremonial Review was distributed last night. The invitation is for the Review on the Saturday, AND the Awards Banquet on the following Wednesday. It is attached below for anyone that did not get their invite.

Most importantly, the Awards Banquet requires tickets to enter the Welland Legion due to limited seating. See information below to learn how to get your tickets:

Annual Ceremonial Review – Sat, May 25th at 1400hrs

The Annual Ceremonial Review is the most important event of the cadet training year. This mandatory parade allows the cadets to display what they have learned over the past year, and to celebrate their accomplishments with awards, guest speakers, and special presentations.

All Cadet families are invited to attend.

Guest Timing: Guests are to arrive no earlier than 1330hrs (1:30PM) for the Review to commence at 1400hrs (2:00PM)
Cadet Timing: Cadets will arrive early in the morning to start practice and to prepare. A separate post will come out shortly with timing and dress details for Cadets.
Location: 87 Eagle LHQ
Tickets: No tickets needed; all are welcome.
Bring: Optionally bring your own chair, as we have a limited number.

Awards Banquet – Wed, May 29th at 1830hrs

We are also excited to invite you to our Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 29th, hosted at the Welland Legion. Join us as we celebrate achievements from the training year, honour recipients with awards and recognition, and enjoy some light refreshments.

Attendance is mandatory for cadets as this takes place during a normal cadet night.

Timing: 1830-2000hrs (6:30PM to 8:00PM)
Location: Welland Legion
Food: Light refreshments and cake
Tickets: Required, get them starting next week

Get your tickets for the Awards Banquet next week

Initial Tickets: We are handing out tickets starting next week at the Office. Each Cadet can collect up to two tickets for family members (Cadets do not need their own ticket).
Cost: Attendance is free, but you must have a ticket to enter.
Additional Tickets: A second batch of tickets will be available the following week on a first-come, first-served basis.

We look forward to celebrating with you at both events!

Attachments

Download Annual Ceremonial Review Invitation

All cadet families;

Our annual Range and Aviation Training Exercise will take place on Saturday March 23 until Sunday March 24. All cadets that are in Level 2 and up are required to attend this mandatory training exercise.

Start time: 0800 hrs, Saturday March 23
End time: 1200 hrs, Sunday March 24
Location: 87 Eagle LHQ
Dress: FTUs (for cadets that do not have FTUs, wear civilian clothing. Do NOT wear your blue uniform)
Note: Bring packed lunch for Saturday, health card and your signed permission form.
Permission Form: Will be released shortly.
Kit list: Will be released shortly.

If for any reason your cadet cannot attend any or part of the weekend, you must speak with the Commanding Officer.

Summer training offers an opportunity for cadets to travel to new areas and meet other cadets, while learning skills for personal development. Courses available for application are primarily based on the cadets completed training level, by the end of the training year.

Apply for Training

Review the full list of courses including length of each course, and then apply using the following form:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of each course?

The dates for summer training have yet to be released.

How much does it cost to attend?

There is not cost to apply or attend summer training courses. The following is covered: meals, transportation to and from, training supplies, and a small weekly training bonus given to the cadet, great for canteen purchases.

How will my cadet get to and from the training location?

CTC courses for Level 2 and up will have transportation provided to and from the course, most likely from the Pen Centre.

What can cadets expect for CTC courses?

CTC (Cadet Training Centre) courses are offered to cadets in Level 2 and up. Cadets will be arrive at the CTC location usually on Saturday or Sunday before the course start date (Monday). For most summer CTC experiences, Cadets stay at the CTC location in barracks, will eat with other cadets in the Mess hall, will train daily between breakfast and dinner, and will have free time during the evenings to spend time with friends.

Is summer training mandatory?

Summer training is an optional experience for Cadets. Summer training provides a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with learning, challenge, friendship, and exciting opportunities. Although it is not mandatory, Cadets that successfully complete summer training may have a higher chance of being accepted to more advanced summer training courses in the future, and will have more knowledge and specialist skills to bring back to their local unit.

Good morning all,

for those who are competing in todays first aid competition the meet time is at 10 am. And for those who are volunteering please meet at the cadet hall for 0900 hrs.
Thank you

Best of Luck to the 2 teams from 87 Eagle Squadron !!