Announcements for the Week of 14 Feb 21

Questions regarding these activities?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.
 
Unable to attend a class or activity?  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).
 
Activity Sign-Ups
Activity Sign-ups
 

Routine Orders for February: Click here.

 
Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners) 

1. Participant(s):
   1. Any interested Cadet
   2. Register here.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon
3. Date : Mon, 15 Feb 21
4. Time : 
   1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
5. Location:  Zoom link 
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument

Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.
 

Regular Training Night (all levels)

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date: Tue, 16 Feb 21
4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs 

• 1900 will be dress inspection

1. Location:  Google Classroom
2. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
3. Description: 
   1. Training Schedule
   2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classrooms by Level

Virtual Uniform Inspections

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  CI Williams, Standards Officer (Stds O)
3. Date: Every Tuesday before regular training
4. Time: 1900-1920 hrs 
5. Location: Level Classrooms
6. Dress: C5 Training Dress (i.e., Field Training Uniform)
7. Description: Beginning on Tuesday 19 January 2021, all cadets will be expected to log into their respective Level Classrooms by 1900 hrs on training nights for virtual uniform inspections. Further information on uniform standards will be posted in each Level Classroom.  

 
Drone Team

1. Participant(s): Registered cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
3. Date: Wed, 17 Feb 21
4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Description:  The program will lead the cadets to the successful completion of the Transport Canada examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Basic Operations” certificate which is based on the standard entitled Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, 250g up to and including 25kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS). 

 

 

Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3) 

1. Participant(s):  Any interested Cadet
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon
3. Date: Sat, 20 Feb 21
4. Time: 
   1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
5. Location:   Zoom link
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument

Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.
 

Biathlon Training

1. Participant(s):  Registered cadets
2. OPI:  CI Gagnon
3. Date: Sat, 20 Feb 21
4. Time: 1300-1330hrs
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Description:  This year's Biathlon training will be a combination of virtual meets and individual physical activity.  Participating Cadets will receive a training plan and instruction/coaching/mentoring from CI Gagnon. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register.

 

Advanced Marksmanship training

1. Participant(s):  Open to Cadets who have Marksmanship experience, but would like to participate in more advanced training.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon
3. Dates: Sun, 21 Feb 21 (Sundays until 4 Apr 21)
4. Time: 1300-1430hrs
5. Location: Google classroom - link will be sent to registrants.
6. Description: Online workshops delivered by 51 Squadron. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 

Beginner Marksmanship training 

1. Participant(s):  Mandatory for all cadets who are new to the squadron this year and for all those in their second year who were unable to receive marksmanship training last year. Open to all Cadets.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon
3. Dates: Sun, 21 Jan 21 (Sundays until 7 Mar 21)
4. Time: 1430-1530hrs
5. Location: Google classroom - link will be sent to registrants.
6. Description: Online workshops delivered by 51 Squadron. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register. Contact 2Lt Rozon for any connectivity or communications issues.

 
Cadet Correspondent Training

1. Participant(s):  WO2 Nadeau, Sgt Walsh, Cdt Lamoureux
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Dates: Virtual webinar Sat, 20 Feb
4. Time: As communicated by email by Lt Wayne Chan or Capt Rivet
5. Location: Online
6. Description: Each session will consist of five learning modules. Weekly 90 minute webinars will be delivered on Saturdays.

Supply on Stand-down - NEW ordering system is live

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Magill
3. Date: N/A
4. Time: N/A
5. Location: N/A
6. Description: While Supply remains on "stand-down" for the distribution of uniforms until at least the 8th of February, we have now reopened online ordering.  While further information regarding distribution of orders will follow in the coming weeks, cadets are now encourage to access the new form to place their orders
7. All cadets are now able to:

1. Order the initial issue of their FTU and blue uniform (if they haven't already received it)
2. Order replacement items for their uniforms they have in their possession (including cold weather gear, badges and accessories)

 
Parent and Committee Meeting

1. Participant(s): All parents
2. OPI: Mr. MacDonald
3. Date: Every first Wednesday of the month.
4. Time:     1930hrs
5. Location: Google meet
6. Description: Monthly meeting of the 5 Cyclone sponsoring committee.  Parents are highly encouraged to come.

​Fitness Night - HIIT OR ZUMBA Class

1. Participant(s): All Cadets
2. OPI: Capt Tanguay
3. Date: Tue, 23 Feb 21
4. Time: 1900-2000hrs 
5. Location:  Online
6. Dress: Appropriate fitness attire and shoes
7. Description: Cadets will have the choice of one of 2 fitness classes offered this night. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register.

HIIT Training - METABOLIC SHRED (FULL BODY) - Stay motivated and stay active as COMMON GROUND takes you through a 45 minute full body conditioning
session. Bodyweight conditioning circuit training with a mix of core and cardio
to get that body up and moving. All fitness levels are welcome - modifications
can be made where necessary. Minimal to no equipment required.
Link: COMING SOON!
ZUMBA Training - Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness.
Link: COMING SOON!

Cooking Workshop

1. Participant(s):  Open to all Cadets who have an interest in learning to make healthy food items.
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
3. Dates: Fri 26 Feb 2021
4. Time: 1700-1830hrs
5. Location: Link will be sent to registrants.
6. Description: Online workshops delivered by COOKSMART.ca. Tools used are common ones found in a kitchen.  List of food required will be provided and alternatives will be suggested for dietary restrictions. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register.

 
Update
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Virtual Cooking classes update
Due to unforeseen circumstances the virtual cooking class schedule for this Friday,19 Feb has been postponed by one week to Friday 26 Feb starting at 1800hrs.
On the menu for the first class are virtual Tacos!!! (ok, the tacos are real, but the lesson is online with a live Chef!).
Sign-up before Wednesday 24 Feb 2021 and a list of ingredients will be emailed to you.
Sing-up via our website at https://www.5cycloneaircadets.ca/activity-sign-up.html.
Food and fun are guaranteed. Open to all cadets, especially the hungry ones!
- Capt Tanguay
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