872 Training Night - CO's Parade
2024-11-06 18:30 - 21:15 (America/Toronto) | A.Y. Jackson High School, 150 Abbeyhill Dr, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1H7, Canada
Order of Dress: C3

Order of Dress

Composition

Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories

C1

Wedge / turban with Air Cadet headdress insigna
Cloth cap badge.
Elemental dress shirt.
Necktie.
Jacket with belt.
Trousers.
Belt.
Boots.
Socks.
Medals.
Pins.
Cloth glider / power pilot badge.

Name tag.
Lanyard.
White webbing and gloves.

C1H

Glengarry Headdress with cadet metal headdress insignia / turban.
Elemental dress shirt.
Necktie.
Elemental cadet jacket (cut-away).
Belt – white or black.
Kilt.
Kilt Pin.
Hair sporran.
Hosetops.
Flashes, garter.
Spats, white
Boots / Oxford shoes / brogues.
Medals.
Pinned insignia.

Name tag.
Sgian Dubh.
Leopard Skin (bass / tenor drummers).
Drum Major’s Sash.

CXLD - 872 Ceremonial Drill and Colour Party Practice - SPECIAL BAND PRACTICE
2024-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Public School Gymnasium, 182 Morrena Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada
Due to illness, the supervisor for this event is unavailable. We will reschedule.

The band will attend practice to learn some marching drill with their instruments. Regular drill practice will continue.

Open to all levels, drill practice is held every Tuesday* evening from 19h00 to 21h00 in the Glen Cairn Public School gymnasium.
*check calendar and Teams before every week for updates on venue changes or cancellations.

872 Biathlon Practice
2024-11-02 08:30 - 11:30 | Connaught Cadet Training Centre, 1 Lewis Gun Rd, Nepean, Ontario, K2K 3K3, Canada
Biathlon Practice

Biathlon practice will resume this Saturday, November 2 at
Connaught Ranges (Shirley’s Bay entrance).
Saturday’s practice is open to returning biathletes. Meet at the cadet ranges by 5 Brouillette. (See map below)
Open try outs will be announced in the coming weeks for new athletes. If you’ve been on the team before and want to join again, please notify the Team Captain on Teams.
Questions should be directed to the Team Captain.

872 Marksmanship - Call Up for "Cadet" and "LAC" Ranks Only
2024-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 638, 70 Hines Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2K 2M5, Canada
Marksmanship – Call Up for “Cadet” and “LAC” Ranks Only

This Saturday, the Marksmanship shoot is scheduled for all cadets in rank “Cadet” or “LAC” who have not yet completed their Rifle Safe Handling Course and first shoot. Please come to the Kanata Legion (70 Hines Rd. Kanata) this Saturday, November 2, between 8:30am and 12:00pm.

872 Supply Night
2024-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 | DYMON Storage Kanata, 110 Didsbury Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2T 0C2, Canada
Questions or comments, please contact Supply on Teams or via email.
Please remember to return your unused uniform items. The next cadet thanks you!

872 Band Practice - CANCELLED!
2024-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Community Centre (Upper Hall), 190 Morrena Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada
Due to Halloween activities, this week’s practice is cancelled.
Band will have a special practice on Tuesday, November 5 at the Glen Cairn Public School Gymnasium.

Regular band practice for all instruments. Check Teams for news and updates from the Drum Major and Band O.

872 Halloween Party
2024-10-30 18:30 - 21:15 | A.Y. Jackson High School, 150 Abbeyhill Dr, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1H7, Canada
872 Halloween Party!
Next Wednesday is the squadron Halloween party. Cadets are encouraged to wear their best costume for a chance to win prizes! (if not wearing a costume, civvies (casual clothes) are allowed).
There will be games, snacks, and lots of fun!

Made possible with the generous support of our Squadron Sponsoring Committee.

872 Ceremonial Drill and Colour Party Practice
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Public School Gymnasium, 182 Morrena Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada
Open to all levels, drill practice is held every Tuesday* evening from 19h00 to 21h00 in the Glen Cairn Public School gymnasium.
*check calendar and Teams before every week for updates on venue changes or cancellations.

Royal Canadian Poppy Sales Campaign
2024-10-29 - 2024-11-10
Poppy Sales Campaign
Each cadet is encouraged to support the Poppy Sales Campaign by signing up for a 3 hour shift at

one of the sales locations in Kanata. Please see Teams for the “Shifts” app to register.

These shifts count towards volunteer community service hours and will go a long way to showing our comrades in the Legion how much we appreciate their support, and honour our veterans.

872 Community Engagement Day - Cabela's Kanata
2024-10-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Cabela’s Kanata, 3065 Palladium Drive, Kanata, Ontario, K2T ON2, Canada
The 872 Kiwanis Kanata Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is conducting a community engagement day on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Stationed at the Cabela’s in Kanata North, cadets will accept donations in exchange for tulip bulbs. Funds raised will help offset costs for activities such as power flying days, gliding days, and cadet social activities.
There will be 3 shifts of 3 hours to choose form. Please check out the full post for details here and to find the sign up form.

NO SUPPLY NIGHT
2024-10-25 18:30 - 20:00
Due to Fall FTX weekend, there is NO SUPPLY night on Friday October 25.

872 FTX (Field Training Exercise)
2024-10-25 17:30 - 2024-10-27 16:00 | Camp Smitty, 95 Mink Lake Rd, Eganville, Ontario, K0J 1T0, Canada
Overnight camp and air crew survival training weekend at Camp Smitty, Eganville.
Cadets who submitted permission forms are to report to A.Y. Jackson for 17h45 (5:45pm) SHARP to board the busses.
Details and sign up forms will be communicated on Teams and in announcements ahead of the event.

Thank you to the Squadron Sponsoring Committee volunteers who donate their time to help squadron staff make this event possible.

872 Band Practice
2024-10-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Community Centre (Upper Hall), 190 Morrena Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada
Regular band practice for all instruments. Check Teams for news and updates from the Drum Major and Band O.

872 Training Night
2024-10-23 18:30 - 21:15, 2024-10-16 18:30 - 21:15, 2024-10-09 18:30 - 21:15 | A.Y. Jackson High School, 150 Abbeyhill Dr, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1H7, Canada
Order of Dress: C5

Order of Dress

Composition

Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories

C5

Beret / turban with Air Cadet headdress insigna, toque or wide-brimmed tan summer hat.
Field shirt.
Rank slip-ons.
Environmental (blue) / squadron / CTC t-shirt.
Field pants and belt.
Socks.
Multi-Purpose Boots (alternative footwear may be authorized when necessary based on the activity).

Appointment or rank brassard.
Nametape optional.
Lanyard. May be worn to indicate nominations to particular positions at the corps / CTC.

Note:

May be worn under the all-season jacket.
Shirt may be worn with sleeves extended or rolled above the elbows.

Annual Ottawa Squadrons Walkathon
2024-10-20 09:30 - 14:00 | Terry Fox Athletic Facility, 2960 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 8N4, Canada
Walk along fellow squadrons and raise funds to help cadets fly!
Join fellow cadets from 51, 75, 211 and 706 squadrons for the 10K walk-a-thon taking place Sunday, October 20 at the Terry Fox Training Facility at 2690 Riverside Dr. All proceeds help raise funds toward Air Cadet special activities, such as power familiarization flights and so much more.
9:30am check-in
10:00am walk starts
There will be a BBQ afterwards, all proceeds going towards our fundraiser.
Reach out to family and friends for pledges! Use the QR code or send them the url to help them pledge donations toward your goal.
If you have questions, please email our chair, Susan, at: 872.chairperson@cadetsair.ca
We hope to see you there!
Squadron Sponsoring Committee

Biathlon Practice
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Connaught Cadet Training Centre, 1 Lewis Gun Rd, Nepean, Ontario, K2K 3K3, Canada
This first practice is for returning biathlon athletes only. Dress for the weather, bring water and snacks.
Connaught Ranges (Rifle Rd. via Shirley’s Bay entrance), meet at the cadet ranges near 5 Brouillette (see map below) 9am to 12pm.
Try-outs to fill the remaining spots will be held at a later date. Announcements with details to be communicated soon.
Questions or comments, please contact Team Captain on Teams.

872 Gliding Day - Rescheduled
2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Montague Airport, 100 Van Exan Rd, Smith Falls, Ontario, K7A 4S6, Canada
Gliding Day is tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, October 19. This event is strictly weather dependant. Please check Teams for sign up details and on the evening and morning of the event, for last-minute cancellations.

872 Supply Night
2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:00 | DYMON Storage Kanata, 110 Didsbury Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2T 0C2, Canada
Question or comments, please contact Supply on Teams of by email.
Remember to return your unused uniform items. The next cadet thanks you!

872 Supply Night
2024-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 | DYMON Storage Kanata, 110 Didsbury Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2T 0C2, Canada
Questions or comments, please contact the Supply team on Teams or by email.
Please remember to return any unused uniform items. The next cadet to use them thanks you!

872 Sponsoring Committee Monthly Meeting
2024-10-09 18:45 - 20:00 | A.Y. Jackson High School, 150 Abbeyhill Dr, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1H7, Canada
Monthly Committee Meeting. All parents are welcome!
Room to be announced, please check the white board at arrival.

872 Supply Night
2024-10-04 18:30 - 20:00 | DYMON Storage Kanata, 110 Didsbury Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2T 0C2, Canada
Questions or comments, please contact Supply through Teams or via the Supply email address. Please remember to return any uniform parts you are no longer using! The next cadet to use them thanks you!

872 Band Practice
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Community Centre (Upper Hall), 190 Morrena Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada
Regular practice nights for all instruments.
OPI: Maj. Johnston

872 Training Night CO's Parade
2024-10-02 18:30 - 21:15 | A.Y. Jackson High School, 150 Abbeyhill Dr, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1H7, Canada
Order of Dress: UPDATED! Please wear C3b

C3B

Wedge / turban with Air Cadet headdress insignia.
Cloth cap badge.
Elemental dress shirt.
Trousers.
Belt.
Boots.
Socks.
Ribbons.
Cloth or metal glider / power pilot badge

Name tag.
Slip–ons on dress shirt.
