Announcements for the Week of Jan 29

1. Rifle Team Tryouts – Mon Jan 29 (Tonight) @6:30–8:30

Rifle try outs continue tonight between 6:30 and 8:30. No uniforms.

2. Drill Team – Tues Jan 30 @7:00–8:30

Drill team practice tomorrow night. All Drill Team members are expected to attend. Please bring boots and wedge.

3. Sky Zone – Wed Jan 31 @6:15–8:30

This weeks parade night will be at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in St. Catharines! We will be meeting at Sky Zone instead of LHQ. We are providing 2 hour jump tickets and socks for everyone.

No outside food or drink allowed. There is a snack bar there if anyone wants to purchase drinks and snacks.

Location: Sky Zone Trampoline Park (333 Ontario St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5L3)
Time: Wednesday Jan 31 at 6:15pm to 8:30pm
Dress: Civilian sports gear (No Uniforms!)

Waivers:

Every cadet, regardless of age OR if you’ve been to Sky Zone before, must completely fill out a waiver before check in. If under the age of 18, the jumper must have his/her waiver completed and signed by a parent/legal guardian. To complete a waiver form click here.

Please have waivers completed before you arrive.

See everyone Wednesday!

4. Our Annual Little Caesers Fundraiser is Here! Get your Pizza and Cookie Dough!

Little Caeser Pizza Kits and Cookie Dough fundraiser is starting. We are asking everyone to sell 3 kits to help us reach our goal.

Payment Due: February 14
Pizza Kit Pickup: March 7 at 6:30pm
Pickup at: 87 Eagle LHQ

Ordering Info:

Collect payment at the time you take orders. We can take cash or cheques made payable to Welland Air Cadets.

You can order online!

  1. Go to www.pizzakit.ca
  2. Click Products then Shop
  3. Select Ship Order to the Group
  4. Our Fundraiser ID #: 342505

Details: Little Caesar Fundraiser Announcement

Sports Competition Bus Timings (Update)

Dropoff at the Cadet Hall (LHQ):
New timing: 7:15am

Pickup at the Cadet Hall (LHQ):
Watch Website!

I am expecting the pickup might be later than 4:00pm tomorrow. I will post on the website when the award ceremony starts at the end of the day tomorrow effectively giving everyone a 45 minute heads up as to when we will be back in Welland.

Early Pickup:
If any cadets needs to be picked up early tomorrow, we will be at the Dunnville Secondary School. Cadets must have permission and check in with me (Lt. Bowman) before they are allowed to leave the school for any reason.

Reminder about Health Cards:
Also remember all cadets MUST have health cards and water bottles with them to board the bus.

Reminders for this Week

Drill Team Tonight from 1900-2030hrs

Please bring your boots and wedge. All drill team members are strongly encouraged to attend practice every week until drill competition. If for any reason you can not make the practice please let F/Sgt Kalenuik or CI Silva know.

Regular Parade Night This Week

Remember to work on uniforms this week. Boots and haircuts need work. Take pride in your uniform.

Sports Competition – This Saturday from 0645hrs to 1600hrs

The annual NAG Sports Competition is this Saturday from 0645hrs to 1600hrs. The bus is leaving from 87 LHQ at 0700hrs.

Cadets are to bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Sports attire
  • Running shoes
  • Health card

Myself (Lt. Bowman) will be escorting the group. Any questions please visit the office on Wednesday, or email 87squadron@gmail.com

Niagara Cadet Gala – Saturday February 10th @ 1730hrs (Ticket money DUE TOMORROW)

The annual Niagara Cadet Gala for all Air, Sea, and Army cadets in the Niagara region is on Saturday February 10th! This optional semi-formal activity is organized by the fine officers and staff of 128 Thorold Squadron and is open to all cadets.

The gala will feature live piano music throughout dinner, and a fun masquerade ball theme. This is a great event to meet new cadets from all over Niagara, dress up, eat, and have fun!

Timing: Saturday February 10th @ 1730hrs (end time to be announced)
Location: Lake Street Armoury (81 Lake St, St. Catharines)
Theme: Masquerade Ball
Dress: Semi-Formal with optional, masquerade style masks OR C8 Mess Dress without masks.
Cost: $25/cadet

Tickets are $25/cadet, and due this week.