Announcements for the Week of 21 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, 22 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
      
8. 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.
   

 
 
Fitness Night - HIIT OR ZUMBA Class

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
   
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
   
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: Meet in the Squadron Classroom!
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: Meet in the Squadron Classroom!
 
 
Drone Team

1. Participant(s): Registered cadets
   
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
   
3. Date: Wed, 24 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). 
   

 
Cooking Workshop

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets. 
   
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
   
3. Dates: Fri 26 Feb 2021
   
4. Time: 1815-1915hrs
   
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.
   

 
 
Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3) 

1. Participant(s):  Any interested Cadet
   
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon
   
3. Date: Sat, 27 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
      
8. 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, 27 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, 28 Feb 21 (Sundays until 28 Mar 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, 28 Feb 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.
   

Supply on Stand-down - NEW ordering system is live

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
   
2. OPI:  Captain Magill
   
3. Description: While Supply remains on "stand-down" for the distribution of uniforms until further notice, 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
   
4. 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.  Next one is Wed, 3 Mar.
   
4. Time:     1930hrs
   
5. Location: Google meet
   
6. Description: Monthly meeting of the 5 Cyclone sponsoring committee.  Parents are highly encouraged to come.