Hello 809,
Here’s all the information you need for this weekend’s FTX. This includes all the same information that went home with you last night, however, drop off is at 1630 on Friday
New news: There will be a canteen on Saturday starting around 1800 hrs. Bring $5 with you if you wish to purchase canteen items. The Canteen will have Pop, Chip bag and a chocolate bar for $5 as a package deal.
Let me know if you have any questions:
Dates and Timings
Parent Drop off: 1630 (4:30 PM) Friday, 13 October 2023 (bus leaves at 1645)
Parent Pick up: 1715 (5:15pm) Sunday 15 October 2023
Drop off and Pick up location: 809 Squadron LHQ, 1416 Line 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Transportation: Cadets will be transported to and from the exercise by school bus.
Exercise Location
Chippawa Creek Conservation Area on 74646 Regional Road 45, Wellandport, Ontario L0R 2J0
Emergency Contact
Lt. Dan Couroux: 905.468.7584
Exercise Description
The Niagara Challenger Exercise will conduct an all-unit Field Training Exercise (FTX) to provide Fundamental and Elemental Training to the Corps and Squadrons training on a large-scale, using the various assets and training experiences within the Niagara area.
Cadets will be mixed into syndicates comprised of members from other Corps and Squadrons in the Niagara region.
Accommodations
New this year, the Squadron Sponsoring Committee have purchased a 4 season tent for each cadet. This tent will be set up by the cadet upon arrival at the facility on Friday night. It is the cadet’s responsibility to care for the tent and treat it as their own. It is for this reason that we encourage each cadet to have their own flashlight to use in their issued tent.
Special Notes
Cadets should remember that the weather this time of year can be unpredictable and should be prepared to participate in training in all weather (rain or shine). Training will only be shut down if the safety of the cadets and or staff is at risk.
Attached to this email is a kit list. There are quite a few items listed. Be sure to include all the required items for your own safety and comfort. It is always better to dress in layers when temperatures and weather can fluctuate. Be careful, however, to not over pack. Each cadet is responsible to carry and maintain their own kit for the weekend.
Below is the current weather forecast.
Friday Evening:
Low 11
Increasing cloud
30% POP
Satuday:
High 12, Low 9
Light Rain
80% POP
Sunday:
High 13, Low 9
Cloudy w/ Showers
40% POP
Cadet Kit List – Niagara Challenger FTX – 13 – 15 October 2023
You are required to bring the following:
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| All kit must be packed into a single duffle bag or large backpack that the cadet can carry on their own. All cadets are required to carry their own kit. No rolling luggage is authorized. | |
Your Provincial Health Card is required to be in your possession to participate in the exercise.
At NO time the following will be brought on any exercises:
- Electronic devices
- Non-prescription drugs
- Cigarettes, cigars, vape for other similar items
- Knives or other cutting utensils
- Alcohol or mood-altering substances
- This is not an exhaustive list. Cadets will be held to their personal conduct as per their signed Code of Conduct.
- Any cadet caught in possession of any of the above items will be returned home immediately at the expense of the Parents.
Cadets who are deemed not to have suitable, or enough, equipment will not be permitted to participate in the exercise.
All prescription medication and over the counter medication will be handed over to the Cadet Corps / Squadron upon arrival.
Regards,
Lt D Couroux
CO
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”