Weekly Activities
Regular Training - takes place on Thursday Evenings from 1830 - 2130 hrs (6:30pm - 9:30pm) Cadets are asked to show up 15 minutes early so that training can begin on time. Dress for this training is C5 - STU (Sea Training Uniform) unless otherwise stated. This training is mandatory, so if a cadet can not make it they are required to call into the Ship @ 613-962-4647 and let us know they will not be in attendance.
Beginner Band - This is an optional activity (We strongly encourage all cadets to try it out!). No previous experience is needed. Cadets will be provided with instruments, music and all the instruction (from professional music instructors!) they will require to succeed! Beginning Band practice takes place Friday Evening from 1900 hrs till 2100 hrs. Practice takes place at the Ship -16 South Front St. Belleville. Please see SLt Colwill if you have any questions.
Sr. Band Practice - takes place on Saturday morning from 1000 - 1200 hrs (10am-noon) Cadets are asked to show up 15 minutes early so that practice can begin on time. Dress for this training is appropriate civilian clothing unless otherwise stated. Sr Band is open to all cadets who currently play an instrument at school / private or who have completed the Beginner Band Program.
Communications Training - takes place on Friday Evenings from 1800 - 2100 hrs (6pm - 9pm) This is optional training that is available to cadets. Cadets must have first signed up for this activity with SLt Batten in advance as equipment restrictions only allow so many cadets to participate at a time. Showing up without having confirmed first with SLt Batten will likely result in cadet being turned away due to lack of available equipment! Dress for this activity is C5 STU (Sea Training Uniform)
Special Activities
May 4th - Battle of the Atlantic - Cadets will have the opportunity to participate in the Belleville Battle of the Atlantic Service on Sunday the 4h. Cadets who are able to attend are asked to arrive at the Belleville Cenotaph on Station Street at 1330 hrs. The ceremony will take place from 1345 hrs till approximately 1500 hrs. Parents / Guardians are encouraged to stay and observe the ceremony. The Dress for this event is C1/C3 Ceremonial Dress.
May 11th - Mess Dinner - This is an optional activity. Cadets will have the opportunity to participate in a Naval Mess Dinner, honouring the service of sailors in the Battle of the Atlantic. This is a ceremonial dinner and will involve many naval customs and traditions. The Dress for this event is C2 Mess Dress. Cadets are asked to show up for Cocktails (Non-Alcoholic) at 1800 hrs (6pm). Dinner will conclude at 2130 hrs (9:30pm). There is no cost for this activity, food is provided. We ask that, if able, cadets bring something for dessert to share with their shipmates.
May 30th - Annual Ceremonial Review - This is the mandatory parade nights. Parade starts at 1800 hrs. Cadets need to be present 15 minutes early to be ready for the start of parade. Dress is C1 – Ceremonial Dress for those cadets with Medals awarded to them or C3 - Service Dress (With Black Tunics!) for those with a uniform (unless otherwise stated) or business casual for those cadets who are yet to be issued a uniform. Parade ends at 2100 hrs. The Annual Ceremonial Review involves uniform inspections and special presentations in addition to Year End Awards and Promotions. . Parents / Guardians, Friends and Family are encouraged to stay and observe the event. Parade takes place at the Ship – 16 South Front St. Belleville.
Jun 1st/2nd - Cadet Nautical Centre Kingston - Some cadets will have the opportunity to attend the Cadet Training Centre in Kingston for a weekend of Sail Training. This is a space limited event. Cadets are asked to sign-up on the list in the main entranceway. Cadets who are selected will be notified in advance. More opportunities will be available for those cadets not selected in the fall. Lunch is provided both days. Dress is appropriate sailing clothing. Please bring an extra set of dry clothes as cadets will most likely get wet. Cadets are to be at the Ship – 16 South Front St. Belleville, for 0700 hrs to get on a bus to Kingston. The bus will not wait for late cadets. The bus is scheduled to arrive back at the Ship around 1700-1730 hrs. Please see Lt(N) Wisniewski if you have any questions.
Jun 6th - Change of Command - This is the mandatory parade nights. Parade starts at 1800 hrs. Cadets need to be present 15 minutes early to be ready for the start of parade. Dress is C1 – Ceremonial Dress for those cadets with Medals awarded to them or C3 - Service Dress (With Black Tunics!) for those with a uniform (unless otherwise stated) or business casual for those cadets who are yet to be issued a uniform. Parade ends at 2100 hrs. Change of Command is the units opportunity to say thank you to our outgoing Commanding Officer and to welcome our new Commanding Officer. The parade involves uniform inspections and cadet march pasts. Parade takes place at the Ship – 16 South Front St. Belleville. Parents / Guardians, Friends and Family are encouraged to stay and observe the event.