Announcements for the week of Oct 20

FALL SURVIVAL FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE

Our fall survivial Field Training Exercise is taking place at Connaught Ranges. Senior cadets who are able need to arrive at 6:00pm on Friday 28 October. Remaining cadets will arrive at 8:00am on Saturday 29 October. 

Cadets will be dropped off at the access gate at 8:00am (located on Google Maps at 45°23’24.2″N 75°56’10.8″W).

For now, the plan is to sleep overnight but we may have to restrict overnight sleeping to Level 2s and above depending on the equipment we are provided with and what the weather is going to be like. That call will be made by Friday afternoon.

Sunday: All cadets will be picked up at this same location by 4:00pm on Sunday afternoon.

If you have not handed in your permission form, you MUST do so on Wednesday 26 October.

DOWNLOAD THE PERMISSION FORM HERE

The form has the list of things to bring and pack.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

872 has the opportunity to participate in the Kanata Remembrance Day parade on November 11.

Cadet will be meeting at 1015 in the parking lot of the Russian Orthodox Church of Blessed St. Xenis at 2 Colchester Square. We will be marching to the Cenotaph in Village Green Memorial Park.

As this is a school day, cadets will need permission to attend.

Blue uniforms only. If you do not have blue uniforms, please wear weather appropriate clothing.



TRIP TO MONTREAL COSMODOME

On Saturday 12 November, 872 is going on a trip to the Cosmodome in Montreal! This is an excellent opportunity to learn about aerospace and participate in a hands-on, space-based activity as well as touring the exhibitions.

Bus would be leaving from AY Jackson at 7:30am and returning by 5:00pm. 

Cadets must bring their own lunches and a water bottle. Some snacks and refreshments will be brought as well.

Green uniforms will be worn.

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Next Wednesday 26 October, we are having a Halloween party!

Come in an appropriate costume and enjoy some activities that the senior cadets are arranging as well as some snacks.
 

Biathlon Team

 
The 872 Sqn Angry Unicorns biathlon team will be having its first practice.
This practice is open to RETURNING MEMBERS OF THE TEAM ONLY
 
ELIGIBILITY: If you took part in at least one practice over the last four seasons, you may sign up.
 
DATE: Saturday 22 Oct 2022
TIME: 0900-1100
 
LOCATION: CardelRec Recreation Centre, Stittsville (at the Running Oval, see map)
 
Returning Cadets must sign up by 2300 hrs Friday 21 Oct, here: SIGN UP LINK
 
Cadets should be dressed in layers appropriate for running and other exercise and have their own supply of water.
Cadets should also be prepared to run continuously for up to 2km at a time.