872 Band Practice - CXLD
2025-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Glen Cairn Community Centre (Upper Hall), 190 Morrena Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada
Band practice is cancelled for tonight due to exams. Study well and good luck!
We will resume next week.

872 Training Night
2025-01-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-01-15 18:30 - 21:30 | 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 insignia, 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.

872 Ceremonial Drill Team and Flag Party Practice
2025-01-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-07 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.

872 Marksmanship Practice
2025-01-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 638, 70 Hines Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2K 2M5, Canada
Second Marksmanship Practice at the Kanata Legion

872 Marksmanship Practice
2025-01-18 08:45 - 11:30 | Connaught Cadet Training Centre, 1 Lewis Gun Rd, Nepean, Ontario, K2K 3K3, Canada
Marksmanship Practice at 5 Brouillette (Connaught Ranges)

872 Biathlon Team - Live Fire Practice
2025-01-18 08:00 - 14:30, 2024-12-14 08:00 - 14:30 | Camp Fortune, 300 Dunlop Rd, Chelsea, QC, J9B 2N3, Canada
This week’s practice will be at Camp Fortune’s, Chelsea Nordiq venue for a live fire practice, using the facilities ski trails and range. Bring a lunch, water, change of mitts/gloves and ALL equipment. Remember to dress for the forest!
Meet at the entrance to the trails (parking lot at the back) at 8:00am sharp – as we have to walk in as a team.
OPIs: CI Schmidt, CI de Mahy

872 Supply Night
2025-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 | DYMON Storage Kanata, 110 Didsbury Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2T 0C2, Canada
This Friday we invite BRISTOL FLIGHT first years to receive their DEUs (blue uniforms). Report to Dymon Storage Kanata at between 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

Any cadet who has been contacted for special orders can come to Dymon to pick it up, no appointment required.

872 Band Practice
2025-01-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-12 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 Ceremonial Drill Team and Flag Practice Party
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Public School Gymnasium, 182 Morrena Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada

872 Biathlon - Live Fire Practice
2025-01-11 08:00 - 14:30 | Camp Fortune, 300 Dunlop Rd, Chelsea, QC, J9B 2N3, Canada

872 Competitive Marksmanship Team Practice
2025-01-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Connaught Cadet Training Centre, 1 Lewis Gun Rd, Nepean, Ontario, K2K 3K3, Canada
Marksmanship team practice will resume at Connaught Ranges from 845am to 1200pm.

872 Supply Night
2025-01-10 18:30 - 20:00 | DYMON Storage Kanata, 110 Didsbury Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2T 0C2, Canada
Supply night for all cadets who require assistance with their uniforms. 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
If you’ve ordered boots, do NOT come to Dymon unless you’ve been contacted by the Supply O. (special order takes a while)
Questions should be directed to the Supply Crew on Teams.

Winter Break - No Events
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-04 | Ontario
872 Squadron will stand down between December 23 to January 4, inclusively. There is no training or special activities planned over this period.
We wish all cadets and their families a safe, joyful and peaceful winter break. We look froward to welcoming cadets back in January for another great year of activities and events in 2025!

872 Marksmanship Team Practice - Kanata Legion
2024-12-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 638, 70 Hines Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2K 2M5, Canada
Marksmanship Practice This Saturday, December 21
For the same cadets invited the last two weeks, Marksmanship practice will continue this week at the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Rd, from 8am to 12pm.
Please direct questions to the Marksmanship channel on Teams.

CXLD - 872 Band Practice Cancelled!
2024-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Community Centre (Upper Hall), 190 Morrena Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada
Band practice for this Thursday, December 19 is cancelled. We will see everyone in the new year!
Band O. Maj. Johnston

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

872 Winter Social at the Kanata Legion
2024-12-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 638, 70 Hines Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2K 2M5, Canada
There is no training at AY Jackson for Wednesday, December 18. Please join us at the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Rd. for a festive party!

872 Ceremonial Drill and Colour Party Practice
2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Public School Gymnasium, 182 Morrena Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada

872 Baking Day!
2024-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Stittsville District Lions Club, 1339 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville, Ontario, K2S 1C6, Canada
Join us for baking fun at the Stittsville Lions Club (1339 Stittsville Main) from 14:00 to 17:00 for baking activities.
Check Teams to sign up for this event so we know how many to plan for in supplies.

872 Marksmanship Practice
2024-12-14 08:45 - 12:00 | Connaught Cadet Training Centre, 1 Lewis Gun Rd, Nepean, Ontario, K2K 3K3, Canada
Competitive Marksmanship Practice this Saturday, 8:45am to 12:00pm at Connaught Ranges, (5 Brouillette building).
Any questions, contact Lt. Espinosa-Padilla on Teams.

872 Supply Night - Final Before Break
2024-12-13 18:30 - 20:00 | DYMON Storage Kanata, 110 Didsbury Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2T 0C2, Canada
This will be the final Supply Night before the Winter Break.

If you are waiting for boots, DO NOT come to supply unless Supply O has been in touch with you. (Special order items take longer).

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 - Biathlon Equipment Pick-up
2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Cairn Community Centre (Upper Hall), 190 Morrena Rd., Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1E1, Canada
Biathlon equipment pick-up will be from 7-9pm at the Glen Cairn Community Centre (lobby). You do not need to stay the entire 2hrs. If you have boots, please bring them to ensure proper outfitting.

CXLD - 872 Monthly Sponsoring Committee Meeting
2024-12-11 18:45 - 20:00 | A.Y. Jackson High School, 150 Abbeyhill Dr, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1H7, Canada
Monthly Sponsoring Committee Meeting. All parents are welcome!
Room to be announced on the day. Please check the white board for directions upon arrival.

Aerospace Career Fair at Canada Aviation and Space Museum
2024-12-11 18:30 - 21:00 | A.Y. Jackson High School, 150 Abbeyhill Dr, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1H7, Canada
Aerospace Career Fair at Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Wednesday, December 11, instead of a training night, we will attend the career fair at the Aviation Museum. Buses will leave AY at 630pm arrive back at 930pm. Space on the bus is limited, so if you want to go, sign up on the SHIFTs app on TEAMS to reserve your spot. If the buses are full, you will still be welcome to attend but you will be responsible for your own transportation – so sign up early!
A reminder: if you do not plan to attend the career fair, there are no activities at AY Jackson.

Order of Dress

Composition

Authorized Clothing Accoutrements and Accessories

C5

Beret / turban with Air Cadet headdress insignia, 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.

872 Ceremonial Drill and Colour Party Practice *CHANGE IN VENUE
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Tony Graham Recreational Complex (Upper Hall A), 100 Charlie Rogers Place, Kanata, Ontario, K2V1A2, Canada
*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN VENUE FOR THIS EVENING EVENT*
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.

CXLD - 872 Biathlon Practice
2024-12-07 08:30 - 11:30 | Connaught Cadet Training Centre, 1 Lewis Gun Rd, Nepean, Ontario, K2K 3K3, Canada
Biathlon Practice will take place at Whitty Range (A2 outside) from 830am to 1130am, at Connaught Ranges.
Remember to DRESS FOR THE WEATHER, bring water and a snack.
