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Teams and Extracurricular Activities

396 City of Prince George Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is a highly active unit that offers a wide range of extracurricular teams and activities. These opportunities allow cadets to pursue personal interests, develop advanced skills, build teamwork, and represent the squadron at local, regional, and provincial events.

Participation in teams is optional and based on interest, commitment, and availability of staff and resources.

Drill Team

The Drill Team is an excellent opportunity for cadets who want to improve their personal drill skills while working as part of a disciplined and motivated team. Cadets selected for the Drill Team demonstrate dedication, teamwork, and a strong desire to continuously improve both individually and collectively.

The team practices multiple times per week and develops:

• A precision silent drill routine (approximately five minutes in length), designed and performed by the team
• A compulsory drill routine, consisting of prescribed drill movements commanded by the Drill Team Commander

Drill training emphasizes:

• Coordination and precision
• Teamwork
• Discipline
• Esprit de corps

Where interest and resources permit, Drill Teams may participate in Zone and Regional competitions within Pacific Region and perform at ceremonial events such as the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR).

Drill Team Reference Materials: 

First Aid Team

The First Aid Team provides cadets with the opportunity to develop advanced emergency response skills through realistic, scenario-based training.

Teams are divided into:

• Junior Team
• Senior Team

Each team typically consists of:

• One Team Captain
• Three Team Members
• One Spare

Cadets practice a variety of simulated emergency scenarios that test both technical first aid skills and teamwork. First Aid competitions emphasize calm decision-making, communication, and effective patient care under pressure.

Band

The Band Program supports both Military Band (Brass and Reeds) and Pipes and Drums, subject to available resources.

Cadets may have opportunities to participate in:

• Music clinics and workshops
• Honour Band activities
• Regional or provincial band events and competitions

The squadron band welcomes cadets of all experience levels, including those new to music. A selection of instruments is available for cadets who are committed to learning and participating. The band rehearses weekly and performs at:

• Commanding Officer’s Parades
• Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR)
• Community and ceremonial events

Band Reference Materials: 

Biathlon Team

Biathlon is a unique sport combining skate-style cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship, similar to Olympic biathlon.

Cadets may have opportunities to compete in:

• Zone-level competitions
• Provincial competitions
• National Cadet Biathlon Championships (for top-performing cadets)

Biathlon develops physical fitness, concentration, endurance, and firearms safety.

More information about Biathlon can be found by clicking here.

Marksmanship Team

The Marksmanship Team focuses on developing advanced air rifle shooting skills in a safe, controlled environment.

Competitive marksmanship reinforces:

• Firearms safety
• Precision and consistency
• Mental focus and discipline

Cadets may participate in:

• Zone-level competitions
• Postal or shoulder-to-shoulder matches (where travel distances are a factor)
• Provincial competitions for qualifying teams

Marksmanship Reference Material:

Orienteering

Orienteering combines map reading, compass skills, navigation, and physical fitness. Cadets learn to navigate terrain efficiently while making sound decisions under time pressure.

Opportunities may include:

• Local squadron training
• Zone or regional competitions
• Clinics conducted in cooperation with local orienteering clubs

Orienteering develops confidence, problem-solving skills, and outdoor competence.

Orienteering Resource Materials: 

Effective Speaking

The Effective Speaking Program is designed to build cadets’:

• Communication skills
• Self-confidence
• Logical reasoning
• Ability to organize and present ideas

Cadets learn to speak clearly and confidently in front of an audience, an essential leadership skill. The program supports leadership development, self-esteem, and professional deportment. Cadets may participate in squadron, zone, and higher-level speaking events.

More information about Effective Speaking can be found by clicking here.

Flight Simulator Program

The Flight Simulator Program introduces cadets to the fundamentals of flying through structured lessons and hands-on simulator experience.

Training typically includes:

• Aircraft familiarization
• Pre-flight preparation
• Taxiing
• Attitudes and movements
• Straight and level flight

The program culminates in a simulator flight test and supports cadets interested in aviation and future gliding or power pilot scholarships.

More information about Flight Simulator can be found by clicking here.