Regular Training
This Thursday will be a regular training night for all cadets. The dress for this week is C5 (FTU) or appropriate civilian attire if exchange of uniform is required with Supply. Cadets are to wear a white dress shirt and dark coloured pants if they have not yet been issued their uniform. Arrival time is 18:30 at Ecole Secondaire Pierre-De-Blois, 1310 Chapman Mills Dr, Nepean, Ontario, K2J 6L9. Parents are to pick up their child no later than 9:15 PM.
Placement/Wearing of Poppy on Cadet Uniforms
Details on the proper wearing of the poppy when in uniform can be found here.
Outdoor Footwear at Pierre de Blois High School
All cadets are not to wear outdoor shoes to cadets and will be expected to arrive with two pairs of footwear (outdoor and indoor). There will be a designated area for cadets to change from their outdoor to indoor footwear. There will be consequences for cadets who do not follow this direction that include not being allowed into the gymnasium area and being sent home.
Cadet with Anaphylaxis Medical Conditions
As per direction we have received from our chain of command (Regional Medical Liaison Section) and to ensure safety, all cadets with an anaphylaxis medical condition are required to bring and present two epi-pens to all cadet training activities. Cadets with anaphylaxis condition are to show their epi-pens on Thursday nights to the Administration Section. For all other cadet activities, cadet are to show their epi-pens to the supervising adult staff member(s).
Upcoming Activities
Please consult the squadron calendar on our website for details (i.e. sign up, transportation etc.) for upcoming general and optional team activities.
While we understand that situations may unexpectedly arise from time to time, we expect that parents pick up their child in a timely manner from all cadet activities per their respective timings.
Biathlon Training Program/Team
Biathlon is a combination of cross country skiing (skate technique) and target shooting. It is a very exciting, fast paced sport that challenges athletes. Please see and complete this form for further details. There will be a brief information session, in the gym, for parents after closing parade this Thursday.
National Remembrance Day Parade at the National War Memorial
Cadets will have the opportunity to participate in the National Remembrance Day ceremony. The registration for this
Barrhaven Remembrance Day Ceremony
Cadet will support and participate in the Barrhaven Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Participation in Remembrance Day Ceremonies (external to cadets)
In accordance with direction from our Regional Cadet Support Unit Eastern chain of command any cadets who would like to attend their school/community Remembrance Day ceremony. A form was circulated earlier this week. We will follow up on requests submitted once we hear back from our chain of command.
75 & 742 Band Programs are accepting new members!
Are you interested in performing in one of our national award-winning ensembles?
Check our Brass & Reed info sheet to learn more about our Marching and concert Band!
Check our Pipes & Drums info sheet to learn more about our “Scottish” heritage ensemble!
Check our Highland Dancing info sheet to learn more about our newest addition to the Band Programs!
Questions? LCol Jean-François Lambert, 75 & 742 Band Programs, [email protected]
Administration
If there are changes to a cadets medical and/or personal information please direct them as soon as possible to [email protected]
If you are planning to leave 75 Squadron or transfer to another unit, please contact us so that we me may close your membership accordingly.
For any cadet who does not have access to their Cadet365 and or is having account issues, please contact [email protected] with your name, rank, and level
Supply
Cadets are to return DEU (Blue) uniforms that don’t fit starting. This will allow Supply to have enough blue uniforms to issue in the coming months.
Reminder that uniform parts are provided free of charge, but on loan for the duration of your membership in the cadet program, therefore they must be returned when exchanging them for another size or when leaving the Squadron.
For new cadets, you will be measured during training nights, and will be receiving your FTU a few weeks into the training year. Should you have any questions, please contact the Supply Officer, Capt Tessier ([email protected]).
Please consult the supply section of our website for further information/details
Squadron Online Kit Shop
You can find bags, toques, polos, hoodies, jackets, and pants, right here in our squadron kit shop! Come take a look, order online, and find all the 75 Squadron swag you’ve always wanted!
Questions: [email protected]