Optional Activities

For the most up to date information on Optional Activities, including any cancellations please see Microsoft Teams. Below is a summary of the optional training offered at the squadron including information on how to join. 

Biathlon:

Biathlon is open to all cadets.  Practices run at the following times: 

  • Running Practice – Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at Assiniboine Park Duck Pond
  • Shooting Practice – Sundays from 12 – 3 PM at ANAVETS. 

 A race team of up to 13 cadets will be selected by Tuesday, October 24 to represent 191 RCACS at the Stage II (Zone) Competition at the end of October. 

For more information about biathlon or to join, please speak to Capt J Fichtner or Capt A Fichtner.

 

 

Marksmanship:  

Marksmanship is open to all cadets.  

Marksmanship practices run on Sundays from 9 AM – 12 PM at ANAVETS.  Dress is civilian clothes.  

A group of cadets will be selected to represent 191 RCACS at the Stage II (Zone) competition to be held in the Spring. 

 

If you are interested in joining marksmanship or looking for more information, please speak to Lt Sul. 

 

Band:  

Band is open to all cadets of all skill levels.

Band practices run on Sundays from 5 – 7 PM at Lieutenant-Colonel Harcus Strachan, VC, MC Armoury (formerly McGregor Armoury).  The address is 551 Machray Ave. 

A music clinic will be held in December for those cadets that have signed up.  More information will be passed along when it becomes available. 

If you are interested in joining band or looking for more information, please speak to CI Cha or WO2 Cha.  

 

Drill Team:  

Drill team is open to all cadets and takes place on Sundays from 3-4 PM at ANAVETS.

Dress is civilian clothes. Please bring your parade boots.

For more information or to join, please speak to Lt Fiola.

 

Effective Speaking: 

Effective Speaking is open to all cadets.  Two cadets will be selected to represent 191 RCACS at the Manitoba Effective Speaking Competition in the Spring.  

Effective Speaking Practices take place on Sundays from 6-7 PM at ANAVETS.  

For more information or to join, please speak to Capt Sandall.  

 

Flag Party: 

Six cadets will be selected to make up the Flag Party.  Cadets of any rank may try out for the flag party.  

For more information about Flag Party or to join, please speak to Sgt Jaremowich Tang. 

 

Ground School: 

Cadets that are interested in applying for the Glider Pilot Training Course (GPTC) or the Power Pilot Training Course (PPTC) must register for and complete the Online Ground School.  Registration closes November 15.  The Online Ground School course including all practice exams must be completed by January 14.  

Squadron ground school will begin on November 5 and will run on Sundays from 12 – 3:00 PM at ANAVETS.  A basic ground school will be held from 12 – 1:30 PM and this is aimed at cadets that are not yet eligible for GPTC or PPTC.  An advanced ground school will be held from 1:30 – 3 PM where we will discuss topics in further details.  Cadets enrolled in the Online Ground School are welcome to join the basic ground school from 12 – 1:30 PM to learn or work on their Online Ground School. 

Dress is civilian clothes.  Please bring a notebook or computer to take notes.  

For more information about Ground School or to join, please speak to please speak to Capt J Fichtner or Capt A Fichtner.  To register for Online Ground School please speak to please speak to Capt J Fichtner.