TEAM ACTIVITIES
Band
Sundays 13:00-16:00
Weekly practices with the intention of teaching, and preparing cadets of any skill level the required skills in order to be successful in a Military Band. Attendance at band practices is crucial, and required in order to be a part of the band. Anyone interested, regardless of skill level are invited to participate. Having an instrument is an asset, but the Squadron and SSC will make every attempt to provide an instrument for a cadet who is interested, and unable to obtain an instrument. Being a part of Squadron Band, opens up many doors to Summer Training, and other Music Trips across Canada. Cadets who apply for Music Summer Training are far more likely to get a position at a Cadet Training Centre during the summer.
Duration: Sept-June
Location: Minto Armouries
Biathlon
Sundays 11:00-13:30
Biathlon stats up fairly quickly as we prepare for our first competition in the fall. With the first competition being a run and shoot style event our training focus will be part marksmanship and part cardio. Competitors running in the youth category will be expected to run up to 5km or more if the race calls for extra laps to be run for missed shots. For the marksmanship component we will start with the Air Rifle as that is used for the first competition. For those advancing to the next stage of the competition we will begin training with skis along with continuing our cardio and marksmanship training.
Duration: Sept-Nov
Location: Minto Armouries
Effective Speaking
Tuesdays/Thursdays 18:00-20:30
The stated aims of the Effective Speaking Program, as found in the National Handbook, are as follows:
• To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self confidence; and increase their
ability to reason, organize and express ideas;
• To promote the citizenship component of local squadron training;
• To provide a focus at the Local, Regional/Wing, Provincial/Territorial, and National levels, to
promote and encourage Air Cadets to participate in an optional activity that will provide them with
an opportunity to acquire effective speaking skills through instruction and practice in a structured
and competitive environment;
• To increase public awareness regarding the citizenship and leadership aspects of the Air Cadet
program at the national, provincial and local levels.
Duration: Sept-Mar
Location: Minto Armouries/West Kildonan Legion
Flag Party
Sundays 11:00-12:30
Flag Party is a small, group of cadets who have the honour of parading, and guarding flags representing the Air Cadet Program. Flag Party cadets represent the highest caliber of drill, dress, and deportment that the Squadron offers. Tryouts are offered early in the year to returning cadets.
Duration: Sept-June
Location: Minto Armouries
Ground School
Wednesdays 18:00-20:30
Teach aspiring cadets the knowledge and skills required to be competitive in the Air Cadet Pilot Selection process. In this program, we offer two flying scholarship courses; the Glider Pilot Scholarship and the Private Pilot Scholarship, both of which are certified Transport Canada courses. We equip, prepare and ensure our cadets are the best prepared in the province.
https://www.winnipeggroundschool.com/
Duration: Sept-April
Location: 17 Wing
Manitoba Air Cadet Concert Band
Saturdays 18:00-21:30
A highly recommended addition to the music training offered at the Squadron. Weekly inter squadron practices held with Cadets across the city, allow for excellent opportunities to improve their musical ability with excellent instructors. Musicians improve faster when they are more musicians around them. This program allows for cadets to improve at an incredible rate, and meet cadets they never would have had the opportunity to otherwise.
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Duration: Sept-May
Location: Prairie Spirit United Church (207 Thompson Dr)
Marksmanship
Sundays 11:00-13:30
We will work in the class room and on the range to develop the skills required to meet the physical and mental demands of marksmanship training and competition. Physically we will build our stamina and endurance while learning to focus our breathing. In the class room we will work on the skills to clam our minds and learn the steps to develop the perfect one shot match.
Duration: Sept-June
Location: Minto Armouries
Rifle Drill Team
Thursdays or Fridays 18:00-20:30
Drill Teams mainly focus on foot and marching drills. Drill teams consist of highly skilled individuals who wish to further develop their understanding of drill, dress, and deportment. Our Rifle Drill Team will take this to the next level, where we will learn drill routines accented with Rifles for added show, and further develop the team's discipline
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Duration: Sept-June
Location: Minto Armouries