Author: Staff

Every year Air Cadet units from around the South Island compete against one another for ultimate glory at the Southern Area Skills Competition. This event will be held at Burnham Military Camp over 29 Sept – 1 Oct this year. Winners of this event will go to the National Competition.

This competition tests your skills in Fitness, Marksmanship, First Aid, High Ropes, Rogaine, CFK/GSK Knowledge, Drill… and many more stands. We have won this event for many years and want to continue the streak!

We will hold tryouts for our team over the next few weeks on Thursday Nights at 5pm, before parade.

Even if you don’t make it in the team, there will be spaces for Cadets to attend as reserves and competition helpers, so still keep the date free…

Please turn up if you are keen, whether you have been in a team before or not. Any year level of Cadet is eligible to be in the team.

Come along in your PT gear, and bring a towel, soap, water bottle, and uniform to change into afterwards.

We have an exciting opportunity for Cadets to experience the Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator for an evening.

Sessions will be running 1830 – 2000hrs on the following dates:

Monday 17 July – 20 spaces

Tuesday 1 August – 20 spaces

With potential for more spaces on Wednesday 9 August, and Thursday 10 August.

There is no cost to the activity.

Applications for the first two dates are now open on CadetNet. Applications for each session close one week before the activity date. If applications are oversubscribed, Cadets will be selected by ballot and notified via email.

We have an opportunity to spend time with a group Air Cadets from other organisations around the world on the IACE (International Air Cadet Exchange) when they come through Christchurch on Saturday the 15th of July.

Meeting at the block at 1630hrs, Cadets will have the opportunity to chat with foreign exchange Cadets, participate in some activities, and swap some kiwi merchandise.

There is no cost, but those attending are asked to bring a plate of finger food to share.

The activity will be wrapped up by 2000hrs.

Please apply on CadetNet ASAP if you wish to attend, applications will be open until Thursday this week.

Exercise Ardua is this weekend, starting at 6pm this Friday 30 June.

Cadetnet applications are still open for any last minute applications, but will be closing soon.

We are still after payments, please pay via the online shop: https://www.17squadronatc.com/shop/

Joining Instructions can be found here: https://www.17squadronatc.com/forms/

We are still after parent/caregiver support with carpooling cadets to and from the venue. Please complete the below Google Form to assist us: https://forms.gle/vwEgUQQKWPSYGXky8

If you are going directly to/from the venue as it is closer to you than having to go to Wigram first, please let marie.watson@cadetforces.org.nz know.

A reminder that we are holding our annual Dining In this Thursday, 5:30pm at Addington Raceway.

Please come in your 3B Formal Uniform.

Please do not go to Wigram as no-one will be there.

Please take the time to review Dining-In Protocol:

General Rules:

• Follow all instructions from the PMC and Vice PMC (A/PLTOFF Sies and OFFCDT Howie).
• PMC stands for President of the Mess Committee – they will be the main speaker for the evening.
• Be respectful and sensible. We will have guests from Southern Area HQ.
• Be vigilant – don’t make a fool of yourself by spilling food or tripping.
• Use your “sir’s”, “ma’am’s” and address the appropriate people by rank.
• Use your table manners.
• Do not eat until your whole table has food.

Passing of the Port (AKA Toasts):

• Passing of the port is a traditional part of a formal dining in. It will happen after dessert.
• Non-alcoholic port is served and cadets pour themselves a drink in respectful silence.
• The port jug should be passed around the table without being placed down until everyone at the table has been served.
• Do not overfill your glass as everyone needs to have some.
• Once everyone has some port, everyone stands and toasts are made.

Hi all, if you haven’t already, please sign up on CadetNet for Ardua (30 June to 2 July) as applications will be closing this week.

We are still after payments, please pay via the online shop: https://www.17squadronatc.com/shop/

We are also asking that parents/caregivers support us with carpooling cadets to and from the venue. Please complete the below Google Form to assist us with arranging this: https://forms.gle/vwEgUQQKWPSYGXky8

If you rather go directly to/from the venue as it is closer to you than having to go to Wigram first, please let marie.watson@cadetforces.org.nz know.

Joining Instructions can be found here: https://www.17squadronatc.com/forms/

A reminder that we have Exercise Ardua coming up at the end of the term – 30 June to 2 July.

We are now asking for payment, please pay via the online shop: https://www.17squadronatc.com/shop/

We are also asking that parents/caregivers support us with carpooling cadets to and from the venue. Please complete the below Google Form to assist us with arranging this: https://forms.gle/vwEgUQQKWPSYGXky8

Joining Instructions can be found here: https://www.17squadronatc.com/forms/

Many thanks, your continued support is much appreciated.

Those that have indicated they are attending the unit dining in, please make sure you pay $10 via the online shop to secure your spot ASPAP.

Exercise Ardua is an inter-flight competition being held at Orohaki Education Centre this year. Cadets will engage in a diverse range of physically and mentally demanding tasks to measure their acquired skills and teamwork abilities. Activities can include drill, first aid, teamwork, communication, rogaine, and sports.

The aim of this Exercise is to apply the skills you have learnt and to enjoy a weekend filled with friendly competition, all strivingfor ultimate glory.

Warning Order can be found here.

Please apply on CadetNet.

This week we will be wearing the formal 3B uniform (not CWD), as it is the first Thursday of the month. Make sure that you remember to bring everything including your jersey, name badge, belt, brassard, rank slides, and hat. If you have yet to be issued a jersey, please bring a rain jacket to wear overtop if required.