RHFC Change of Command
2024-09-28 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
This Saturday – our friends in the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada will be holding their Change of Command Parade.

This is NOT a 296 Cadet specific event – but cadets may be interested.

Dress – Civies.

The public ( and this includes cadets whom may want to see some Drill done by someone else ) can watch this public parade and change of command.
This only occur every three or four years – and it’s a chance to see the RHFC march and their Band play. You may be in the Rememberance day parade with them later this year, but you don’t get a great look at them on parade)

This event will be held in Dickson park on Sat at 1300.

LCol S.C. Dumbreck will pass command of the Waterloo Region based Infantry Regiment over to LCol J.A. Robinson.

( LCol Robinson himself is an alumnus of 296 Squadron)

Upon completion – the Regiment will then march back to the Armoury.

( For those not in the know – the RHFC is the Army Reserve Unit that are the Primary Tenants of both the Cambridge and Kitchener Amouries. They offer the Sqn a great deal of support )

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Drill Team Practice
2024-09-29 18:30 - 20:30
Open to all cadets – we are looking to build skill in drill.

Dress – Civilian – wear running shoes down, bring drill boots.
No, seriously

Pipe and Drum Practice
2024-10-01 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-05 18:30 - 21:00

Regular Training - CO's parade
2024-10-02 18:30 - 21:15
Dress – C1
Recruits ( white shirt / dark pants) will begin training tonight. They must hand in completed package upon arrival.

SSC Meeting at 1900h with parents
CO’s parade with significant number of promotions will be held at 2030h.
Parents are encouraged to attend

Recruit Training Begins
2024-10-02 18:30 - 21:15
All recruits ( w packages) down at 1830.
These new cadets should be down in white shirt and dark pants.

Drop In Sports
2024-10-04 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Monsignor Doyle School, 185 Meyers Road, Cambridge, ontario, Canada
Non marking shoes
Health Card
Sports Clothes

Access via Side Door by Track.

Drill Team Practice
2024-10-06 18:30 - 20:30

Supply and Office Open
2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:00
CI Roy will be in supply
CI Horton in office tonight.

Pipe and Drum Practice
2024-10-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Monsignor Doyle School, 185 Meyers Road, Cambridge, ontario, Canada

Regular Training
2024-10-09 18:30 - 21:15
Dress:

C5 ( FTU)
Recruits – white shirt / dark pants.

Gliding Day
2024-10-12
Room for 20 cadets to go gliding this date.
We will be going with cadets from another Sqn at same time.
Cadets will be departing at 0700 from Cadet Building at Airport ( NOT the Armoury in Cambridge)
It will also be the return location.
Information on the event is posted on C365 teams page by Capt Mitchell. Read it there.

Or here:

Gliding day details

Holiday - Thanksgiving
2024-10-14

Thanksgiving Parade - Kitchener Octoberfest Parade
2024-10-14 07:30 - 12:00
Cadets will participate in the KW Octoberfest Parade.

Signup will be posted in advance.

Cadets will be assisting carrying signs in the parade.

See details at this link:
Oktoberfest Parade Details

Band Practice @ Armoury
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:30
Band practice tonight at Armoury

1800h to 1930

This practice will be open to new members interested in joining the 296 pipes and drums.

Access building via back gate by parking lot. We won’t be monitoring front door.

Regular Training
2024-10-16 18:30 - 21:00
Dress: C3 Blues ( No medals) or White shirt / dark pants.
All L2 and up cadets should ensure their blue uniform is correct and looks good.

Fall Field Training Weekend
2024-10-18 18:00 - 2024-10-20 15:00
NOTE UPDATED ARRIVAL TIME AT ARMOURY

Location:
Camp Bel in Dorchester

Multi unit excercise.

Capped limit on number of cadets able to attend.

Details posted here:

Oct 2024 FTX Update.

Supply / Office open + C365 support
2024-10-22 18:30 - 20:00
Tonight we’ll have staff in the office and supply for anyone who needs assistance.
As well, Capt King will be down if you are having trouble getting into C365.
Access via back gate.

Pipe and Drum Practice
2024-10-22 18:30 - 21:00
Dress – Civies for all.

Regular Training
2024-10-23 18:30 - 21:15
Regular Training –
Cadets – C5/FTU
Recruits – White shirt / dark pants.

Poppy Drive
2024-10-26
Poppy Drive – Sat 26 Oct

Drill Practice
2024-10-27 18:30 - 20:30
Drill practice.
Cadets wishing to brush up on rifle drill so they can look good during the vigil are encouraged to attend.

Armouy
Access via back gate.

Pipe and Drum Practice
2024-10-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Monsignor Doyle School, 185 Meyers Road, Cambridge, ontario, Canada
P+ D practice at Doyle.

Access via side door.

Regular Training - Spooktober
2024-10-30 18:30 - 21:15
Halloween themed event.

Cadets encouraged to wear costumes.

Of course – No uniform or uniform parts to be part of those costumes.

Poppy Drive
2024-11-02 08:30 - 16:30
There will be 2 shifts available – morning and afternoon.
only 10 or so cadets will be needed for each shift.
Signup is on C365 and is filling quickly.

Ayr Rememberance Day Parade
2024-11-03 13:00 - 15:30
Held the sunday before Rememberance Day – 296 Cadets will partipcate in this afteroon event.
All cadets encouraged to attend.

Held in Ayr – it’s a wonderful memorial, and for those parents unable to attend the formal Nov 11th parade on Monday a good event to attend.

Cadets will meet at the Queen Elizabeth arena in Ayr, before marching the short route to the Cenotaph. We’ll dismiss from that same arena.
Don’t be late – police roadblocks will make last minute travel difficult.

Regular Training - WINGS PARADE night
2024-11-06 18:30 - 21:15
Dress –
C1 / Ceremonial
All other cadets in White shirt / dark pants

Wings Parade – Nov CO’s Parade

Sponsor / Parent meeting
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
Monthly meeting of the Squadron Sponsor Committee and parents.
1900h – upstairs at armoury.

Drumhead Service
2024-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
An indoor memorial event – open to the public.
The unit will pile our drums and hold a moving tribute to those whom have fallen.

ALL cadets will attend.
Cadets to arrive at 1800h.
Drumhead will begin at 1900h.
Guard will be posted for vigil at cenotaph at immedate end of service. ( approx 2000h)
Guests encouraged to join us.
