Hello parents. Heads up, we’re late (typical fashion). Anticipated ETA is around 7:15 or so back to the LHQ. Traffic is the main issue. I’ll post again if there’s a change.
OCdt Couroux
Category Archives: Drill Team
Weekly Routine Orders – Week of 20 Jan 19
Date
20 Jan 19
RO Number
19-03
Summary
We’re now in the final week leading up to the Niagara Air Group (NAG) Sports Competition. We’ll be running sports team practice on Monday night from 2000h-2100h (8pm-9pm) following Drill Team practice. We will be taking the entire evening on Wednesday to conduct our Flight Sports Competition and get some extra practice in before the event on Saturday. If there is any cadet who won’t be able to make the Saturday competition, please let me know right away.
National course interviews are coming up on 26 Jan and mock interviews will take place at 1900h (7:00pm) on Tuesday night at 809 HQ.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered to pick up bottles after the first weekend of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Ice Wine Festival. If you’re available for next week’s pickup, please don’t hesitate to sign up at the following link: https://809cadets.ca/events/event-sign-ups/.
Cadets who are interested in the Niagara Cadet Winter Gala on 2 Feb 19 at the Lake Street Armoury should bring their money for tickets in on Wednesday evening. Tickets are $25 each. Once again, dress code will be semi-formal or C8 mess dress.
Training Night
23 Jan 19
CAF Member Dress
Sports Gear or CADPAT
Cadet Dress
Sports Gear: All Cadets
Training Night Routine
| Activity | Timings |
|---|---|
| Building Open, Parade Setup | 1815-1830 |
| Fall-in, Inspection, Opening Parade | 1830-1845 |
| Period One | 1845-1920 |
| Period Two | 1925-2000 |
| Break | 2000-2015 |
| Period Three | 2015-2050 |
| Clean Up Training Areas and Parade Square | 2050-2100 |
| Fall-in, Closing | 2100-2115 |
| Dismissal | 2115 |
Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: 2Lt Nicolescu
Training Night Schedule
| Period 1 1845-1915 |
Period 2 1925-1955 |
Period 3 2015-2045 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level One | PO/EO | MX05.01a | MX05.01b | MX05.01c |
| Description | Flight Sports Competition | Flight Sports Competition | Flight Sports Competition | |
| Level Two | PO/EO | MX05.01a | MX05.01b | MX05.01c |
| Description | Flight Sports Competition | Flight Sports Competition | Flight Sports Competition | |
| Level Three | PO/EO | MX05.01a | MX05.01b | MX05.01c |
| Description | Flight Sports Competition | Flight Sports Competition | Flight Sports Competition | |
| Level Four | PO/EO | MX05.01a | MX05.01b | MX05.01c |
| Description | Flight Sports Competition | Flight Sports Competition | Flight Sports Competition | |
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 19 1900-2000 | Monday | Optional Training Night (Drill Team) |
809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Boots and Wedge) |
WO1 Couroux |
| 21 Jan 19 2000-2100 | Monday | Optional Training Night (Sports) |
809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian or Sports Gear | WO2 Carbone |
| 23 Jan 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night (Flight Sports Competition) |
809 HQ (CNC) | Sports Gear | 2Lt Nicolescu |
| 26 Jan 19 0630-1800 | Saturday | Niagara Air Group (NAG) Sports Competition | Cayuga Secondary School | Sports Gear | OCdt Couroux |
| 26 Jan 19 | Saturday | National Course Interviews | TBA | C1 | TBA |
Upcoming Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 19 | Sunday | Niagara Icewine Festival Bottle Pickup | Niagara-on-the-Lake Old Town | Civilian (Cadet Toque) | Mr. Zalepa |
| 28 Jan 19 1900-2000 | Monday | Optional Training Night (Drill Team) |
809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian (Boots and Wedge) |
WO1 Couroux |
| 28 Jan 19 2000-2100 | Monday | Optional Training Night (Sports) |
809 HQ (CNC) | Civilian or Sports Gear | WO2 Carbone |
| 30 Jan 19 1830-2100 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training Night | 809 HQ (CNC) | C2/C3 | OCdt Couroux |
| 2 Feb 19 | Saturday | Niagara Cadet Winter Gala | Lake Street Armoury | C8 | TBA |
J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Monday Night – Sports and Drill
Hi All,
There was an error posted for tonight’s schedule. The correct schedule is as follows:
Sports – 1900hrs – 2000hrs
Drill – 2000hrs – 2100hrs
WO2 Couroux is running both sessions.
We hope to have CV Carbone out tonight. If you need to change some uniform parts, feel free to stop by and see him. He may not have what you need available right away, but at least he’ll be aware of what you need.
Hope to see everyone there tonight
OCdt Couroux
Training This Week: Mon 25 & Wed 27 Sep
MONDAY: Drill Team 7-8pm Range 8-9 pm ALL CADETS WELCOME FOR BOTH ACTIVITIES
Flight Club will commence next Mon 2 Oct 17.
NOTE: please be aware that 2 independent inspections and a staff mtg will be taking place this evening. Capt Lemoine and Capt Palumbo will not be available to meet with parents. Please email/txt and they will make themselves available on Wednesday night if you need them.
WEDNESDAY:
PARENT BRIEFING: This is for all parents – especially new cadets – and will take approx. 45 mins. It is a good intro to all things that are happening this year at the sqn as well as an intro to our incoming Commanding Officer with timings etc.
Where: Gymnasium
Time: 645-730pm
VIMY MEETING: This meeting is MANDATORY for all VIMY participants & their parents/guardians.
WHERE: Gymnasium
TIME: 730pm-2015pm (immediately following the parent briefing)
Cadets and Parents/Guardians are requested to bring a pen/notebook.
MERIT REVIEW BOARD FILE REVIEW: All second year level 5 cadets (FSgt) and WOII Cadets will be required to do a file review in preparation for their interview on Wed 18 Oct 2017. Please meet with Capt Palumbo & Capt Lemoine at break to discuss the requirements.
Duty Officer
CI Thiffault
Duty NCM
FCpl Mannella
Dress
C2B: Sgt, FSgt, WO2, WO1
C4A: AC, LAC, Cpl, FCpl
BIRTHDAY CUPCAKE WEDNESDAY! Happy Birthday to all Cadets with a July, August & September Birthday. Thank you to CI Thiffault for baking the cupcakes!
Monday Night Training
Drill team practice open to all members – new and returning. 7pm in the gymnasium.
Range: open to returning cadets only. Level 2-6. 8pm in the gymnasium.
Drill Team Party
Just a reminder to the drill team members that there’s a Pizza party tonight at the Sand Trap (Corner of Mary and Dorchester in Old town). 1830-2000hrs. See you there.
OCdt Couroux
No Drill Team Practice tomorrow night
Drill Team has returned from London. NO practice tomorrow night – you earned the night off!
809 Drill Team….
Blew the competiton out of the sky – well done! Now we wait for the results. Congrats to FSgt Zalepa, our team members and OCdt Couroux for all your hard work this year. It certainly showed today! photos to come…..
Drill Team Parents!
Do you want to watch your cadet compete at the WOA Drill Competition this wknd? Don’t know where you’re going?
Hop in with Capt Palumbo – she has room for 6 ppl. Text her to “reserve” your spot. If you would like to drive yourself – msg Capt Palumbo for directions. Cell: 289-783-1942
MEET: Toys R Us parking lot St. Catharines (just off the Lake St exit on the QEW)
TIME: 530am, Sunday 14 May 17
BRING: Coffee, camera, snacks
We will be returning immediately following their competition time (scheduled for 8am inspection, 830am time on the square) – anticipated return time to St. Catharines 11am.
Drill Team: WOA Band and Drill Competition
It’s that time again. The WOA Band and Drill competition is coming up this weekend. As per last year, we’ll be staying over night at Fanshaw College in London. We’re slated for breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Make sure you have supper before departing on Saturday night as we won’t be stopping for food. Bed linens will also be provided.
Here are the timings:
Saturday May 13:
1815 hrs (6:15pm) – Assemble @ Virgil Public School for 1830hrs departure
Sunday May 14:
0800 hrs – Inspection
0830 hrs – Performance
1230 hrs – Depart for home (approx. arrival in Virgil 1500hrs – 3:00pm)
Bring with you the following:
- Uniform – Carry with you – C2 (full uniform, shirt and tie, ribbons – no medals)
- Wear your Drill Team hoodie & track pants or shorts
- Sleep wear
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Health card
- Something to do in your down time. Don’t bring anything with you that you wouldn’t like to lose.
Remember to work hard and to have fun. This is what we’ve been working for all year. Parents, my cell phone is below for emergencies only. See you Saturday.
Regards,
Dan Couroux
CI – 809 Newark Sqn RCACS
289-257-6484