Survivair – 1830-2100hrs at D-Coy Armouries – Civilian Attire
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Drill Team – 1300-1500hrs at D-Coy Armouries, Civilian attire
Band Rehearsal – 1500-1700hrs at D-Coy Armouries, Civilian attire
Monday Feb 13, 2023 – Marksmanship practice 1800-2000hrs at D-Coy in civilian attire. Last practice before zones.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023 – Squadron Sports Night – 1830-2130hrs at the Eastlink Centre. Cadets will be given the option of either using the Field house or the Pool (they can switch if they like). We will be meeting at the West entrance (pool entrance). Make sure you have all the gear you may need to participate (sports wear, swimwear, towels, water bottle, lock for your stuff, etc..)
Saturday Feb 18, 2023 – Zone Marksmanship Competition (Marksmanship team only) – held at D-Coy Armouries. Timings and details to come soon (plan for a full day roughly 0800-1600hrs, lunch will be provided)
UPCOMING DATES:
Feb 14 – Sports night in lieu of regular training
Feb 17-19 – (in this range of dates) Marksmanship Zones – Marksmanship Team
Mar 10-12 Biathlon Provincial Workshops – Priority to Biathlon cadets, but all cadets interested in going may apply. Please see 2Lt Trepanier if interested.
Mar 18 – Air Skills Day – All Cadets
Mar 25 Music Level Testing (virtual) – Band Cadets
Apr 14-16 Marksmanship Provincials – Marksmanship Cadets (dependent on zones)
Apr 22 Inter-Squad Day – All Cadets
May 19-22 Spring Field Training Exercise – ALL CADETS
June 10th ACR (Annual Cadet Review – FINAL Parade of the year – Mandatory for all cadets)
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser is officially open! Just in time for Easter. The goal is to have every thing back and ready for pickup April 4th https://fundraising.purdys.com/1709551-104487
Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries.
June 6, 2023 is the Annual General Meeting held at the D-Coy from 630-730pm, all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend as many large decision will be made and gives you a more detailed look at how the SSC provides many opportunities to our cadets.
Ground School Cadets: please ensure you return your loaned copy of From The Ground Up to Capt Lynch. Ensure that your signature is noted that you have returned the book.
TECH TALKS – online episodes to interact with CAF members from across the country and from different profession in the military. Cadets can login using their Cadet365 accounts and attend the interactive online presentations to introduce cadets to various trades. See calendar attached for a schedule of talks and the join links TECHTALKS (MUST BE ON YOUR CADET365 ACCOUNTS)
Announcements: Week of Jan 31, 2023
THIS WEEK:
Thursday Feb 2, 2023 –
Survivair – 1830-2100hrs at D-Coy Armouries – Civilian Attire
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Drill Team – 1300-1500hrs at D-Coy Armouries, Civilian attire
Band Rehearsal – 1500-1700hrs at D-Coy Armouries, Civilian attire
Monday Feb 6, 2023 – Marksmanship 1800-2000hrs at D-Coy in civilian attire.
Tuesday Feb 7, 2023 – Regular Training Night 1830-2130hrs at D-Coy. Dress will be C1 – Orders of Dress Reference
UPCOMING DATES:
Feb 14 – Sports night in lieu of regular training
Feb 17-19 – (in this range of dates) Marksmanship Zones – Marksmanship Team
Mar 10-12 Biathlon Provincial Workshops – Priority to Biathlon cadets, but all cadets interested in going may apply. Please see 2Lt Trepanier if interested.
Mar 18 – Air Skills Day – All Cadets
Mar 25 Music Level Testing (virtual) – Band Cadets
Apr 14-16 Marksmanship Provincials – Marksmanship Cadets (dependent on zones)
Apr 22 Inter-Squad Day – All Cadets
May 19-22 Spring Field Training Exercise – ALL CADETS
June 10th ACR (Annual Cadet Review – FINAL Parade of the year – Mandatory for all cadets
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Casino Fundraiser coming up for January 31, 2023 and February 1, 2023 Timings have changed slightly, so if you signed up please check your emails to confirm those changes.
Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser is officially open! Just in time for Easter. The goal is to have every thing back and ready for pickup April 4th https://fundraising.purdys.com/1709551-104487
Looking for any volunteers for selling the cash calendars at Northside Safeway on Feb. 4 from 10-2. We would like to have 1-2 volunteers if possible (please email the 577parentassociation@gmail.com if able to sign up
Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries.
June 6, 2023 is the Annual General Meeting held at the D-Coy from 630-730pm, all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend as many large decision will be made and gives you a more detailed look at how the SSC provides many opportunities to our cadets.
Ground school 1900-2100hrs at D-Coy Armouries in training rooms 3 & 4. Civilian attire. This is the last session of the year.
Survivair – 1830-2100hrs at D-Coy Armouries – Civilian Attire
Friday Jan 27, 2023 –
Band cadets attending the music clinics in Edmonton please see the attached itinerary for this weekend. Brief details below
Departing from the D-Coy Armouries @ 1230hrs, please be there for 1145hrs (ensure all require kit is with you). Return is for Jan 29th @ roughly 2100hrs
Band Rehearsal – NO band – Music Clinic Cadets return
Monday Jan 30, 2023 – Marksmanship 1800-2000hrs at D-Coy in civilian attire.
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023 – Regular Training Night 1830-2130hrs at D-Coy. Dress will be FTU’s FTU Order of Dress
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Casino Fundraiser coming up for January 31, 2023 and February 1, 2023 Timings have changed slightly, so if you signed up please check your emails to confirm those changes.
Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser is officially open! Just in time for Easter. The goal is to have every thing back and ready for pickup April 4th https://fundraising.purdys.com/1709551-104487
Looking for any volunteers for selling the cash calendars at Northside Safeway on Feb. 4 from 10-2. We would like to have 1-2 volunteers if possible (please email the 577parentassociation@gmail.com if able to sign up
Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries.
June 6, 2023 is the Annual General Meeting held at the D-Coy from 630-730pm, all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend as many large decision will be made and gives you a more detailed look at how the SSC provides many opportunities to our cadets.
UPCOMING DATES:
Jan 28-29 – Music Clinic: Edmonton – Band Cadets
Feb 17-19 – (in this range of dates) Marksmanship Zones – Marksmanship Team
Mar 18 – Air Skills Day – All Cadets
Mar 18-19 Biathlon Provincials – No word on attendees yet
Mar 25 Music Level Testing (virtual) – Band Cadets
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Supply reminds all cadets that if you borrow uniform parts for the evening to return them.
ALWAYS check these announcements first before contacting squadron email/phone or
If you are reporting an absence, please text the squadron number at 780-538-3610, it is easier for the administration team to manage those messages as the phone is not actively monitored throughout the week. You may still call the number and leave a message however, but these are the only accepted methods to excuse an absence.
If you are a parent interested in becoming a screened volunteer for events like bottle drives and fundraisers, please reach out to the squadron email to get that process started.
Please find links to our Public Facebook page and Private Group (Group is for current squadron cadets and parents only). We use these groups to share photos and other stuff like that. Official announcements are still made to this website first and foremost.
Ground school 1900-2100hrs at D-Coy Armouries in training rooms 3 & 4. Civilian attire.
OGS is officially over, the exam closed on Sunday
congratulations to those that completed the program
Sqn Ground School continues for 2 more weeks
The next 2 weeks being aero Engines, they are the last 2 weeks of Ground School
OGS Cadets are welcome to sit in on the remaining aero engine classes
OGS cadets that are not planning on sitting in on the remaining classes need to get their FTGU & E6B back to the office
Survivair – 1830-2100hrs at D-Coy Armouries – Civilian Attire
Saturday Jan 21, 2022 – Squadron Marksmanship Day – 0930-1600hrs (Senior Cadets 0900-1600hrs)- open to all cadets and an opportunity to learn how to shoot the Daisy Air Rifle and perhaps earn some badges for your uniform. Please ensure cadets eat before arriving, lunch will be provided (bring a water bottle!!). Dress for the day will be FTU’s, cadets are asked to bring their blue dress uniform (Please ensure your uniform parts are labelled with your name), as well as your boots and boot polishing stuff.
Sunday Jan 22, 2022
Drill Team – 1300-1500hrs at D-Coy Armouries
Band Rehearsal – 1500-1700hrs at D-Coy Armouries.
Band cadets interested in attending the Band Clinic in Edmonton on Jan 28, 2023, please let Lt Nasedkin know ASAP.
Monday Jan 23, 2022 – Marksmanship 1800-2000hrs at D-Coy in civilian attire.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2022 – Regular Training Night 1830-2130hrs at D-Coy. Dress will be FTU’s FTU Order of Dress
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
There is also a Casino Fundraiser coming up for January 31, 2023 and February 1, 2023 that parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc will be asked to assist in. We need approx 20 more people to sign up. Sign-Up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d48a5ac2eaaf85-aircadet
Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/ SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm at the Armouries.
June 6, 2023 is the Annual General Meeting held at the D-Coy from 630-730pm, all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend as many large decision will be made and gives you a more detailed look at how the SSC provides many opportunities to our cadets.
UPCOMING DATES:
Jan 21 – Squadron Marksmanship Day – All Cadets
Jan 28-29 – Music Clinic: Edmonton – Band Cadets
Feb 17-19 – (in this range of dates) Marksmanship Zones – Marksmanship Team
Mar 18 – Air Skills Day – All Cadets
Mar 18-19 Biathlon Provincials – No word on attendees yet
Mar 25 Music Level Testing (virtual) – Band Cadets
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Supply reminds all cadets that if you borrow uniform parts for the evening to return them.
ALWAYS check these announcements first before contacting squadron email/phone or
If you are reporting an absence, please text the squadron number at 780-538-3610, it is easier for the administration team to manage those messages as the phone is not actively monitored throughout the week. You may still call the number and leave a message however, but these are the only accepted methods to excuse an absence.
If you are a parent interested in becoming a screened volunteer for events like bottle drives and fundraisers, please reach out to the squadron email to get that process started.
Please find links to our Public Facebook page and Private Group (Group is for current squadron cadets and parents only). We use these groups to share photos and other stuff like that. Official announcements are still made to this website first and foremost.