15 Apr Update: Course selections are being released by RCSU, and offers have been sent out via email. Waitlist will be filled as spots become available. Level 3 will be backfilled into intro courses, and Level 4 backfilled into instructor courses, in second wave. Applications are still being accepted for outstanding slots.

Few open slots are available. Apply with the link below, and email 8air[at]cadets.gc.ca to follow up.

2 Week Courses - Target audience: 13-14 years old in Level 2.

• Intro to Survival – 2 Billets

• Intro to Drill and Ceremonial Serial A – 3 Billets

4 Week Courses - Target audience: 14-15 years old in Level 3.

• Military Band Member – MUST HAVE BAND EXPERINCE equivalent to at least Level 2 – 2 Billet

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Summer courses are free of charge, and available to current cadets only. Maximum 1 course to be offered each summer.

Summer Course Application

Application Due: Wed 19 Feb, 2025

2025 Summer Course Info:

• https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2025.html

• Power Point Presentation

Summer Training course cadet applications

The following courses are currently available:

• Level 1: Summer courses currently not offered

• Level 2: 2-week "introduction" courses

  • Aviation Technology and Aerospace

  • Intro to Drill and Ceremonial

  • Intro to Fitness and Sports

  • Intro to Marksmanship

  • Intro to Military Band

  • Intro to Survival

• Level 3+: 3-week instructor courses

  • Advanced Aviation

  • Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor

  • Drill and Ceremonial Instructor

  • Fitness and Sports Instructor

  • Military Band Musician

  • Survival Instructor

• Level 3+: Virtual courses

  • Basic Coder

  • Basic Microdrone Operator

  • Cyber Safety and Security Team Leader

  • Nova Quest

  • Small Craft Coxswain

  • Support Services Team Leader

Application Link: https://dash.8globemaster.com/SummerCourse/8

Info: Joining Instructions: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/joining-instructions.html

Info: 2024 Summer Cadet Co-op (2025 TBC): https://www.ucdsb.on.ca/programs___initiatives/school_programs_k-12/summer_semester_programs/summer_semester_cadet_coop

National Course course cadet applications

The application process for the following national courses (Level 3+) started in Sep 2024:

• Glider Pilot Training Course

• Power Pilot Training Course

CTC staff cadet applications (Level 3+)

The following locations are currently in backfill application:

• In region: CTC Trenton, CTC Blackdown

• Out of region: Vernon CTC, CTC Greenwood, CTC Argonaut, St-Jean CFTC, Rocky Mountain CTC, HMCS Quadra CTC, Natl CJCR

• Virtual: Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC)

Staff Cadet Application

• Due: Wed 15 Jan, 2025

• 2025 Staff Cadet Application Information (check back 20 Dec for complete info)

• Senior appointments (at the rank of WO2 / WO1) has additional eligibility requirements.

• Providing info in "Achievements" field is highly recommended as they are used to assign positions.

• Info: 2024 Pay info: SCdt Pay Documentation Guide w QR Code.pdf

• Info: 2024 Submission of Prot B employment documents: https://forms.office.com/r/ar06FXdew6

Application Link: https://dash.8globemaster.com/SummerCourse/8

Follow up by email (8air[at] cadets.gc.ca) for

• Position(s) to apply for.

• Whether employment documents have been submitted.

• For more info on staff cadet positions, course at each CTC, contact squadron staff (8air[at] cadets.gc.ca) for more info.

Spring tagging is from Fri 11 Apr - Sun 13 Apr 2025. Tagging is the primary fundraising activity for the squadron and is run twice a year. Funds raised go directly to squadron activities such as permits, activity buses, food, equipment, outing subsidies...etc.

To fulfill fundraising goals, cadets should allocate time for at least 2 half-day shifts (or 1 full-day). The shift options are: 1) Fri evening, 2) Sat morning, 3) Sat afternoon, 4) Sun morning, and 5) Sun afternoon. Effort-based incentives for individuals and their flights are in place to encourage participation. Excuse Notes: Submit any valid excuse notes by 09 April, 23:59 hours to IC Sgt  Moreno-Ip and 2IC Sgt Ko.

Parents / Guardians are asked to drive your cadet to and from the tagging locations (stores).

Tag boxes will be distributed to cadets prior to shifts to streamline the process and minimize driving time for Friday and Saturday AM shifts. Please ensure you attend Wed 9 Apr training night for tag boxes.

See Tagging Orders for full details (HQ location confirmed Tue 8 Apr).

Shift Sign Up link. Sign up closes end of Mon 7 Apr.

Lord Strathcona Medal

Lord Strathcona Medal nomination is open until Fri 28 Feb. Please see the Nominal Form for details.

Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence

The Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence nomination is open until Fri 28 Feb. Please see the Nominal Form for details.

Murray Whetung Community Service Award for Cadets

Murray Whetung Community Service Award nomination is open until Fri 28 Feb. Please see the Nominal Form for details.

Effective Speaking is a supportive environment where Cadets join together to improve their public speaking and communication skills. Cadets may have the option to participate in a competition in addition to practicing delivering speeches, giving impromptu talks, and receiving constructive feedback from peers. With the goal of building confidence, enhancing articulation, and refining techniques for engaging an audience, the effective speaking club is perfect for personal development and professional growth as it provides a platform for continuous improvement in a collaborative, encouraging atmosphere

8 Globemaster Sqn effective speaking team will be hosting its first meeting on Tuesday 14 or 21 Jan 2025 (TBC) and most Tuesday after until competition on Sat 22 Mar.

Meetings: Tuesdays, 1900-2100 hrs, alternate 1) in-person (Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy) and 2) online (MS Teams).

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress.

Signup: Sign-up Link

This is a reminder that Wednesday December 4, 2024 is movie night and will be taking place at Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic School.

For more information, please see the Warning order.

The cadet training year co-op program has returned! Earn high school co-op credits by completing this training year.

Please see the registration form and FAQs in the documents below.

Some key notes to highlight:

1. Although the forms are from UCSDB, the program is available to all cadets in Ontario.

2. If you are unsure if this program is right for you, speak to your school guidance counsellor.

3. Report cards are sent from UCDSB to the cadet's school so that credits can be entered on their transcript.

4. A co-op teacher from UCDSB will be assigned to each cadet to monitor their progress and assess their participation in the program

5. Cadet are encouraged to contact their school's guidance counsellor when filling in their registration form to ensure this program is right for them, as well as ensure the linking credit course code is correct.

Cadets can earn on average 2 credits, and up to 4 credits if they frequently participate in squadron activities.

All questions can be directed to cadetcoop@ucdsb.on.ca

180 Squadron has invited nearby corps/squadrons to attend their “Computer Club” online meeting.

The club is taking advantage of the new Cadet365 suite of Microsoft products to expand Coding Club to include Data Analytics (adding Excel, Excel VBA scripting, databases, Power BI and AI), and expanding their prior Python curriculum to include NumPy, SciPy and Pandas. You will still learn and practice Python, as Python contests are important for some university programs and internships.

Computer Club will meet online every other Thursday, 1900 to 2100 hrs (except holidays and exam weeks). This is a drop-in program that all cadets are welcome to join (or drop...) any time.

Next meeting is 21 Nov. Anyone interested please sign up below.

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress.

Signup: Sign-up Link

This year's Richmond Hill Remembrance Day Parade is taking place on Sun 10 Nov 24.

8 Globemaster Squadron will be participating in the Remembrance Day Parade to honour our veterans and the fallen. Cadets are expected to participate and attendance will be taken. The parade is open to public, thus all parents and the public are welcome to attend and view the parade. Cadets attending Remembrance Day Parade will complete their Community Service (PO X02) requirement for their respective level training.

Date: Sun 10 Nov 2024

Drop Off Time: 1000 hrs (0945 for senior cadets and guards)

Drop Off Location: Richmond Hill Centre of Performing Arts Parking Lot

(Note that Yonge Street and Wright Street will be blocked off in advance of the Parade)

Dress for Level 2 and Up: C1 with Poppy (Thermal layers are recommended). 

Dress for all Level 1s: C5 (Field Training Uniform; FTUs) with Poppy (Thermal layers are recommended) and cadet Parka. Ensure you are dressed appropriately for the weather as the parade is outdoors. Cadets who have not been issued FTUs to wear "Black and White" and dark coloured jacket. 

(Backpacks NOT allowed. There will be no storage for personal belongings)

The parade is scheduled to march on at 1030 hrs, and dismissal is scheduled for 1145 hrs at the Elgin Barrow Arena parking lot. Parents may pick up your cadets following dismissal.

A luncheon is hosted at the Richmond Hill Legion (233 Centre Street East, Richmond Hill) from 1200 to 1300 hrs. Supervision is the responsibility of the parents.

See Warning Order for more details.

8 Sqn is ready to join in the spooky fun of Halloween on Wed 30 Oct.

In the day of the training night, we encourage for the costume to worn by cadets as we have scheduled in a costume contest with PRIZES!. However, the cadets can also participate in the training night by Civilian dress should that be the choice.

8 Air is also actively participating in the community with our food drive. We encourage our cadet to bring in non-perish food item(s) for donation to the Richmond Hill food bank. The collection point will be establish near the administration desk that is next to the Cafe of RGSS.

We look forward in seeing our cadets in costume.

In support of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 in Richmond Hill, cadets have the opportunity to help veterans fundraise while performing community services. This is to support the community service aspect of the Cadet program and can be counted towards community hours.

• Date: Sat 2 Nov

• Shifts: Morning, Afternoon, Full Shift.

Cadets will be drop off / picked up by their own parents / guardians. Cadets doing full-day shifts will be reimbursed with lunch money.

Signup: Sign-up Link

8 squadron is participating in the "No Stone Left Alone" campaign on Sun 3 Nov.

No Stone Left Alone is an opportunity to honour Canada’s veterans by decorating the gravestone of veterans. Cadets interested to contact the SCIC, FSgt Wu (AWu667@cdt.cadets.gc.ca). This event counts towards PO X02 (community service) and volunteer hours.

Date: Sun 3 Nov (half day; time TBD)

Location: Elgin Mills Cemetery

Fall tagging is from Fri 4 Oct - Sun 6 Oct 2024. Tagging is the primary fundraising activity for the squadron and is run twice a year. Funds raised go directly to squadron activities such as permits, activity buses, food, equipment, outing subsidies...etc.

To fulfill fundraising goals, returning cadets should allocate time for at least 2 half-day shifts. The shift options are: 1) Fri evening, 2) Sat morning, 3) Sat afternoon, 4) Sun morning, and 5) Sun afternoon. Effort-based incentives for individuals and their flights are in place to encourage participation.

Parents / Guardians are asked to drive your cadet to and from the tagging locations (stores).

Tag boxes will be distributed to cadets prior to shifts to streamline the process and minimize driving time for Friday. Please ensure you attend Wed 2 Oct training night for tag boxes.

See Tagging Orders for full details.

Sign Up link.

Flag Party Commander Tryouts

For all Level 4s who excel in drill, dress and deportment and also looking to exemplify the standards of the squadron, there will be a tryout for the position of Flag Party Commander with regard to this training year. 

The following areas will be evaluated for the tryout: Dress, Drill and Commands. 

Those that are interested to tryout, please contact CI Toh (jasper.toh@cadets.gc.ca) NLT 25 Sep 24. 

Tryout details are as follows:

Date: Tues 1 Oct 24 (Signups due NLT 25 Sep 24)

Time: 1900-2100

Location: Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy (10475 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill). Please use the permit (back) entrance.

Dress: C1

Flag Party Member Tryouts

For all cadets who excel in drill, dress and deportment and desire to exhibit the standards of the squadron with Flag Party, there will be a Flag Party tryout for this training year.

The following areas will be evaluated for the tryout: Dress and Drill.

Tryout details are as follows:

Date: Tues 8 Oct 24 (Signups due NLT 2 Oct 24)

Time: 1900-2100

Location: Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy (10475 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill). Please use the permit (back) entrance.

Dress: C1

Signup: Sign-up Link

From time to time, the Richmond Green Secondary School will run various activities and we will have an alternate location. Please note the following changes:

Wednesday (parade night)

Dec 4 - Alternate location TBC

Dec 25 & Jan 1 - Winter stand down

Mar 12 - Mid-winter break

May 28 - Alternate plan TBC

Jun 19 & 26 - Alternate location TBC

July & August - Squadron summer stand down

Monday (mostly Band)

Oct 14 - Thanksgiving

Dec 23 & 30 - Winter holiday

Feb 17 - Family day

Mar 10 - Mid-winter break

Apr 21 - Easter Monday

May 19 - Victoria day

Note: Permit cancellations may change throughout the year.

Welcome back to another exciting training year for all returning cadets of 8 Globemaster, the squadron will be starting its training year with a Gliding day at 15 Sep 2024 and following up with regular weekly Wednesday training starting on 18 Sep 2024 at Richmond Green Secondary school between 18:30 to 21:30. We look forward to seeing you all after a lengthy break!.

Biathlon is an Olympic sport consisting of cross-country skiing and shooting. Cadets from our squadron have competed at the Central Ontario Area and Regional (Ontario) competitions in the past. Joining biathlon team is a great way to try a new sport, improve your physical fitness, and meet new friends!

The initial competitions (local, area, regional) will be in the run-and-shoot "summer" format. So no experience is required! Regional candidates may be given the opportunity to participate in cross-country skiing clinics.  Cadets competing in stage 2 and 3 will earn their bronze and silver biathlon pins.

The area (stage 2) competition is scheduled early, prior to colder season. The team will therefore start at the beginning of September. Recruits can join by Sun 29 Sep. Tryout will commence shortly after to select the 4x 2-person competition teams.

Practices: Starting Sun 15 Sep: Sundays 1600 - 1830 hrs at Richmond Hill Legion.

Local (stage 1) competition / tryout: Date (Tentative): Sun 13 Oct (Thanksgiving weekend) 1600 - 1830 hrs at Richmond Hill Legion.

Area (stage 2) competition: Date (Tentative): Sat 19 or Sun 20 Oct. Location TBD.

Regional (stage 3) competition: Date (Tentative): Sat 12 - Sun 13 Apr. Location TBD.

Dress: Appropriate civilian sports attire.

Sign up: Signup Link

Drill Team is starting up again this year!

Drill Team focuses on executing squad and individual drill with precision, while providing opportunities to learn, practice and perfect advanced drill movements alongside your fellow junior and senior cadets. We will be practicing compulsory (with commands) and supplementary (without commands) routine sequences in order represent our squadron to compete against other squadrons and corps. Regardless of whether you are looking to improve on your individual drill or if you are experienced in various levels of drill, all are welcome!

Practices: Starting Fri 11 Oct 2024, Fridays 1830-2030 hrs at Ross Doan Public School (Gym). 

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress. 

Signup: [please generate sign up link]

Practices: Starting Fri 11 Oct: Fridays 1800 - 2030 hrs at Ross Doan Public School (Gym).

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress.

Signup: Sign-up Link

One of the aims of the Cadet program is to promote physical fitness. As part of the Sports Team, you will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of physical activities such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, or anything sports-related that you suggest. In addition, the Sports Team also offer other possibilities such as representing our squadron in sports competitions with other squadrons/corps! 

The Sports Team meets weekly on Fridays (2030 hrs - 2200hrs) at the Ross Doan Public School gym, starting Fri 11 Oct.

If you are interested in joining practices, please sign up here.

There may be an opportunity for a canoe trip / day over 29 / 30 Jun in the Borden area. As an adventure training, approvals are being sought at this time and details are coming in the next few weeks.

If cadets are interested, and available, please sign up below to join the interest list.

Concept of execution

• Up to 10 cadets to participate on overnight tenting trip from Sat 29 - Sun 30 Jun. Cadets to be trained as cadet instructors for Sunday. Prior canoeing experience is desirable but not necessarily required. Canoeing skills, on-water communication, self-rescue, canoe-over-canoe rescue to be covered.

• Up to 30 cadets to participate on Sunday canoeing activity. Training will focus on canoeing skills and self-rescue.

• As part of an adventure training, activity may be dangerous if instructions are not followed. Cadets must be independent and respond to direction well.

• Food to be provided. Transportation for overnight group to be provided. Transportation for Sunday group may be provided should there be sufficient interest.

• As per Cadets safety regulations, personal flotation device (PFD) must be worn near and on water. Swimming declaration will be collected prior to being selected.

• Should there be enough interest and skillset among the cadets, a backcountry canoe trip for selected group of cadets may happen in Fall or Spring of 2024-25 training year. 

• Sign up for activity

• Check Warning Order

• Check Nominal Roll (Weekend) / Nominal Roll (Sunday)

• Submit signed permission form (in Wrg O)

Reserve your free meal ticket for 1 burger and drink for Wed 12 Jun. Please order by Mon 10 Jun 1000 hrs to ensure we order your food!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/911382027177

Socialize with your peers one last time for this training year.

Weather permitting, this event will be held at the Richmond Green Park (NOT the school).

The ACR book will be distributed on this date. Bring a pen to sign each other's books! (no gel pen though)

Warning Order (incl. drop off location)

Nominal Roll

A Youth Appreciation Night that allows youth leaders to meet the Chief of various community service and support group. Such service includes St. John Ambulance, Police, Fire fighter and much more. This will take place at the Cafe of Bur Oak Secondary School at 6 June 2024 between 19:00 to 21:00.

• Sign up for for activity by Wed 29 May. Late signups will be placed on waitlist.

• Check Warning Order (TBD)

• Check Nominal Roll (TBD)

• Bring signed permission form (in warning order) to the event

Due to a permit change, regular parade night for Wed 8 May is being MOVED.

Do NOT show up at Richmond Green Secondary School.

Instead, parade night will run at Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy

Address: 10475 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3P2.

Photo Night will be taking place on Wed 24 Apr 2024. Further details will be provided through Warning Order. 

The Dress will be C1.

Come with your best uniform, and your brightest smiles!

Spring tagging is from Fri 26 - Sun 28 Apr 2024. Tagging is the primary fundraising activity for the squadron and is run two times a year. Funds raised go directly to squadron activities such as permits, activity buses, food, equipment, outing subsidies...etc.

To fulfill fundraising goals, cadets should allocate time for at least 2 half-day shifts. The shift options are: 1) Fri evening, 2) Sat morning, 3) Sat afternoon, 4) Sun morning, and 5) Sun afternoon. Efford-based incentives for individuals and their flights are in place to encourage participation.

Parents / Guardians are asked to drive your cadet to and from the tagging locations (stores).

Tag boxes will be distributed to cadets prior to shifts to streamline the process and minimize driving time. Please ensure you attend Wed 24 Apr training night for tag boxes.

See Tagging Orders for full details.

Shift sign up link: https://forms.office.com/r/xvuUNMjgff

Summer course applications due Thu 28 Mar 1700 hrs. Applications past this date will only be considered for backfill opportunities.

Summer courses are free of charge, and available to current cadets only.

2024 Summer Course Info: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2024/ctc-summer-courses.html

Summer Training course cadet applications

The following courses are currently available:

• Level 1: Summer courses currently not offered - alternate offerings may be available later in the year

• Level 2: 2-week "introduction" courses

  • Aviation Technology and Aerospace

  • Intro to Drill and Ceremonial

  • Intro to Fitness and Sports

  • Intro to Marksmanship

  • Intro to Military Band

  • Intro to Survival

• Level 3+: 3-week instructor courses

  • Advanced Aviation

  • Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor

  • Drill and Ceremonial Instructor

  • Fitness and Sports Instructor

  • Military Band Musician

  • Survival Instructor

Application Link: https://dash.8globemaster.com/SummerCourse/8

Joining Instructions: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2024/joining-instructions.html

2024 Summer Cadet Co-op: https://www.ucdsb.on.ca/programs___initiatives/school_programs_k-12/summer_semester_programs/summer_semester_cadet_coop

National Course course cadet applications

The application process for the following national courses (Level 3+) started in Sep 2023:

• Glider Pilot Training Course

• Power Pilot Training Course

• International Air Cadet Exchange

• Civil Air Patrol - Cadet Officer School

CTC staff cadet applications (Level 3+)

The following locations are currently in backfill application:

In region

• HMCS Ontario

• Blackdown

• Trenton

Out of region

• Valcartier

• Rocky Mountain

• Vernon 

Virtual

• Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC)

• Pay info: SCdt Pay Documentation Guide w QR Code.pdf

• Submission of Prot B employment documents: https://forms.office.com/r/ar06FXdew6

• Senior appointments (at the rank of WO2 / WO1) has additional eligibility requirements and is now overdue.

• Providing info in "Achievements" field is highly recommended as they are used to assign positions.

Application Link: https://dash.8globemaster.com/SummerCourse/8

Follow up by email (8air[at] cadets.gc.ca) for

• Position(s) to apply for.

• Whether employment documents have been submitted.

• For more info on staff cadet positions, course at each CTC, contact squadron staff (8air[at] cadets.gc.ca) for more info.

One of the aims of the Cadet program is to promote physical fitness. As part of the Sports Team, you will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of physical activities such as basketball, spike ball, or anything sports-related that you suggest. In addition, the Sports Team also offer other possibilities such as representing our squadron in sports competitions with other squadrons/corps! 

The Sports Team meets weekly on Fridays (2030 hrs - 2200hrs) at the Ross Doan Public School gym. 

If you are interested in joining practices, please sign up here.

For questions about the Team, including the 883 invitational comp on 18 May 2024 at Denison Armoury, please email FSgt Feng (SFeng647@cdt.cadets.gc.ca).

On 13 March 2024, the squadron will not be having Wednesday training night due to March break.

Wednesday training will resume on 20 March 2024.

All other activities at school facilities will also be cancelled from 11 March.

This January 27th - 28th we will be having a virtual Guest Speaker workshop series!

The PO 513 Workshop series is a virtual workshop which enhances common training skills, providing the opportunity for cadets to enter consolidated training with peers, different corps, and other squadrons. With a focus on leadership and instructional techniques, the PO 513 Workshop series is available for Sgt+, and contributes greatly to fostering social and cognitive competence, and developing leadership attributes.

Please view PO 513 (2024) Joining Instructions  for details and requirements.

“Fear of public speaking can be overcome with effective public speaking tips, skills and strategies.”

— Robert Moment

To be able to effectively speaks is to allows individuals to convey their thoughts with clarity and precision, ensuring that their message is not only heard but also understood. It cultivates confidence, enabling individuals to express themselves convincingly and persuasively whether it is under a public or private setting . In the professional world, effective speaking one of the most crucial skill to be acquired for it makes good leadership, negotiation and teamwork, allowing individuals to influence and inspire their peers. By developing cadet in the art of public speech cadet can over come their fear to voice themselves in front of crowd and strangers, propelling them to be better leaders and member of sociality.

8 Globemaster Sqn effective speaking club will be hosting its first meeting on Tuesday 16 Jan 2024 and every Tuesday after until competition.

Meetings: Tuesdays (Microsoft Teams)

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress.

Signup: Sign-up Link

Due to a permit change, the location for Wed 29 Nov parade night will be at Bayview Secondary School.

Address: 10077 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2L4

Do NOT show up at Richmond Green Secondary School.

🐍 Explore the world of Python with 8 Globemaster's Coding Club! 

Join us for Python teaching sessions and perhaps some inspiring guest speakers! Whether you're a newbie or experienced to coding, you'll enhance your skills and network with like-minded tech enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock your potential! 

Our weekly meetings will be held every Friday at 1900 hrs on Microsoft Teams, and best of all, the dress is civies! Sign up with this link to get started!

Meetings: Fridays 1900hrs (Microsoft Teams)

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress.

Signup: Sign-up Link

In support of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 in Richmond Hill, cadets have the opportunity to help veterans fundraise while performing community services. This is to support the community service aspect of the Cadet program and can be counted towards community hours. This year's poppy campaign is on Sat 4 Nov with three shift options:

• Morning Shift: 1000 hrs - 1300 hrs. 

• Afternoon Shift: 1300 hrs - 1800 hrs.

• Full Day Shift: 1000 hrs - 1800 hrs. 

Cadets will be drop off / picked up by their own parents / guardians. Cadets doing full-day shifts will be reimbursed with lunch money.

Signup: Sign-up Link

Involvement is the key to succeeding in cadets, and those in media team engage frequently within the cadet community and events!

As the connection between cadets and the community, we undertake tasks such as blurb writing, photo taking, Instagram posts, and so much more! Media team cadets are a group of passionate artists, communicators, and photographers who undertake the squadron's major creative endeavours, such as the design and layout for the ACR, Dining in booklets, and much more!

If you wish to grasp a unique opportunity that allows you to practice your design, arts, and leadership skills. Join an enjoyable supportive club, and gain valuable experience designing and participating in exclusive media team events. Then join media team!

Meetings: Mondays 1830 - 1930 hrs at Richmond Green Secondary School. One in-person meeting a month (the rest are virtual on MS Teams)

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress.

Signup: Sign-up Link

Rocketry club will be starting up soon (27 Oct), the week after Fall Tagging. This date has been changed due to Fall FTX as well as Fall Tagging.

Our usual meetings will be held on Microsoft Teams at 1830-1930 hrs. In-person meetings will be determined in the future and will be held at Richmond Green Secondary School on Tuesdays from 1830-2000 hours.

Practices: Starting Fri 27 Oct: Fridays 1830 - 1930 hrs MS Teams.

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress.

Signup (by 25 Oct): Sign-up Link

The cadet training year co-op program has returned! Earn high school co-op credits by completing this training year.

Please see the registration form and FAQs in the documents below.

Some key notes to highlight:

1. Although the forms are from UCSDB, the program is available to all cadets in Ontario.

2. There is no cost to participate.

3. If you are unsure if this program is right for you, speak to your school guidance counsellor.

All questions can be directed to cadetcoop@ucdsb.on.ca

Fall tagging is from Thu 19 - Sun 22 Oct 2023. Tagging is the primary fundraising activity for the squadron and is run twice a year. Funds raised go directly to squadron activities such as permits, activity buses, equipment, outings...etc.

Note: The 19 - 22 Oct weekend will be busy for us! 3 activities are running this weekend. We have i) Tagging Thu 19 - 22 Oct (2 half-day shifts required for Level 2+); ii) Cricket Conquest at CFB Borden on Sat 21 Oct; and iii) Gliding on Sun 22 Oct. The Thursday shifts are added this season to accommodate cadets who may want to participate in the other activities. Please read all the respective warning orders (published next few days) to determine how they will work for your schedules.

To fulfill their fundraising commitments, Level 2 - 5 cadets are required to tag for 2 half-day shifts (min one shift on Sat / Sun). The shift options are: 1) Thu evening, 2) Fri evening, 3) Sat morning, 4) Sat afternoon, 5) Sun morning, and 6) Sun afternoon.

Parents / Guardians are asked to drive your cadet to and from the tagging locations (stores).

Tag boxes will be distributed to cadets prior to shifts to streamline the process and minimize driving time. Please ensure you attend Wed 18 Oct training night for tag boxes.

See Tagging Orders for full details.

Note: The 19 - 22 Oct weekend will be busy for us! 3 activities are running this weekend. We have i) Tagging Thu 19 - 22 Oct (2 half-day shifts required for Level 2+); ii) Cricket Conquest at CFB Borden on Sat 21 Oct; and iii) Gliding on Sun 22 Oct. Please read all the respective warning orders (published next few days) to determine how they will work for your schedules.

The Central Ontario Area is hosting a sports and fitness activity day at CFB Borden on Sat 21 Oct. Up to 120 cadets are able to participate. Sign up is required; first-come-first-served. Sign up past the quota will be placed on a waitlist to be backfilled. Selection will be published periodically.

• Check Warning Order / Joining Instructions

  • Drop off: 0745 hrs | Pick up: 1710 hrs | Location: Tom Graham Arena: 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill

• Sign up for activity

• Check Nominal Roll

• Bring Permission Form and Informed Consent (in Wrg O / JI) to the bus

Note: The 19 - 22 Oct weekend will be busy for us! 3 activities are running this weekend. We have i) Tagging Thu 19 - 22 Oct (2 half-day shifts required for Level 2+); ii) Cricket Conquest at CFB Borden on Sat 21 Oct; and iii) Gliding on Sun 22 Oct. Please read all the respective warning orders (published next few days) to determine how they will work for your schedules.

8 Squadron's next gliding day is scheduled for Sun 22 Oct. 30 cadets are able to participate. Sign up is required. A quota is reserved for each level. First-come-first-served for cadets who have not had a glider flight. Sign up past the quota will be placed on a waitlist to be backfilled. Selection will be published once the list is filled. Another gliding day is schedule for Apr 2024.

• Check Warning Order

• Sign up for activity (Oct 16 update: You're signing up for a 5-person waitlist)

• Check Nominal Roll

• Bring Permission Form (in Wrg O) to the bus

From time to time, the Richmond Green Secondary School will run various activities and we will have an alternate location. Please note the following changes:

Wednesday (parade night)

Oct 11 - Alternate location (TBC): Richmond Hill Legion

Dec 27 & Jan 3 - Winter holiday

Mar 13 - Mid-winter break

May 8 - Alternate plan TBC

Monday (mostly Band)

Oct 9 - Thanksgiving

Nov 20 - Check with OPI & SCIC

Dec 25 & Jan 1 - Winter holiday

Feb 19 - Family day

Mar 11 - Mid-winter break

Apr 1 - Easter Monday

May 20 - Victoria day

Note: Permit cancellations may change throughout the year.

We are now recruiting for the 2023 - 2024 training year! Please check "How to join" more information.

Drill Team is starting up again! 

Drill Team focuses on executing squad and individual drill with precision. It also provides additional opportunities to learn, practice and perfect more advanced drill movements alongside your fellow cadets, both juniors and seniors. We will be practicing routine sequences to a competition standard with the aim of representing our squadron to compete against other squadrons and corps. Whether you are looking to improve on your individual drill or if you are experienced in various levels of drill, including parade drill, all are welcome!

Practices: Starting Fri 19 Sep: Fridays 1800 - 2030 hrs at Ross Doan Public School (Gym).

Dress: Appropriate civilian dress.

Signup: Sign-up Link

New this year is the Sports Team on Friday evening! Come meet new friends; or come with your cadet friends for an evening of physical activity fun!

Participation is optional. A sports team may be selected from frequent participants should there be inter-squadron sports competition in the future.

Time: Fridays 2015 - 2200 hrs at Ross Doan Public School.

Dress: Appropriate sports attire.

Signup: Sign-up Link

Reserve your free meal ticket for 1 burger and drink for Wed 14 Jun. Please reserve by Mon 12 Jun to ensure we have enough food for everyone.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/end-of-year-bbq-tickets-652489452517

Socialize with your peers one last time for this training year.

Presentations will be made and fun activities all night.

Squadron photo night is occurring on Wed 31 May. Dress is C1.

Come out with your best smile!

Squadron sweaters are now available in the kit shop! Purchase yours by Wed 10 May.

Our annual mess / awards dinner will return Wed 24 May this year.

Cadets will have the chance to participate in a military mess dinner and is highly encouraged to participate.

  Location is at BMO IFL. 3500 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1W 3Z3.

Arrival is at 1800-1815 hrs and departure is at 2145 hrs.

Ticket sales have now closed.

Cadets interested in a career in aviation and would like to attend the Careers in Aviation Expo on 6 May may contact the squadron (8air@cadets.gc.ca) for tickets.

https://www.careersinaviation.ca/

The Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence nomination is open until Wed 26 Apr. Please see the Nominal Form for details.

The PSAC has kicked off the strike on Wed 19 Apr.

While the local squadron civilian and military staff is not part of the public service union, many of the regional (i.e. Ontario) and national staff, and the broader Department of National Defense (DND) community are. Various impact will be felt through the Cadets organization.

• Entrances to DND establishments may have picket lines by the PSAC.

• Many of the regional and national administrative and finance staff are PSAC members.

• Many of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) are PSAC members.

Below is a summary of updates of potential impact to the squadron:

• Wednesday training: No impact

• Regular teams & flight nights: No impact

• Debate competition: No impact

• Gliding / CAF Engagement Day: Possible impact

• Marksmanship Day: No impact

• Band competition: No impact

• First Aid certification training: Possible delay

• Mess / Awards / Anniversary dinner: No impact

• Field Training Exercise (FTX): Delay minimal / not expected

• Barrie Air Show: No impact

• Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR): No impact

• Summer courses: No impact

Please continue to monitor this space, and other channels (e.g. weekly emails) for updates.

Spring tagging is from Fri 14 - Sun 16 Apr 2023. Tagging is the primary fundraising activity for the squadron and is run twice a year. Funds raised go directly to squadron activities such as permits, activity buses, equipment, outings...etc.

To fulfill their fundraising commitments, Level 1 - 5 cadets are required to tag for 2 half-day shifts. The shift options are: 1) Fri evening, 2) Sat morning, 3) Sat afternoon, 4) Sun morning, and 5) Sun afternoon.

Parents / Guardians are asked to drive your cadet to and from the tagging locations (stores).

Tag boxes will be distributed to cadets prior to shifts to streamline the process and minimize driving time. Please ensure you attend Wed 12 Apr training night for tag boxes.

See Tagging Orders for details.

Note: Due to temperature: Dress will be C3A (without tunic). Parka as required.