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Canoe Weekend Warning Order

Written by Cpl Sandoval
Monday, 01 June 2009 16:28
Depart: 1730 hrs on Friday 5 Jun from Denison Armoury (click here for map & directions) Return: Around 1700 hrs on Sunday 7 Jun to Denison Armoury Bring: - Your HEALTH CARD (no photocopies) - Without it you will not get on the bus - Personal medication - You must inform the officers what you have before we leave - Tent - If you have one, bring it, or arrange to stay in a friend's tent, we only have a limited ammount of tents - Sleeping bag (a warm one) – Bring a blanket if your sleeping bag is not designed for cold nights - Ground sheet or Air mattress - Something to put between your sleeping bag and the ground - Toiletries (towel, toothbrush, etc) - 4 LITRES OF WATER - This is your drinking water - 2 swimsuits plus shorts (to wear while canoeing) - Sandals or aqua shoes or extra running shoes (to wear while canoeing) - Extra shirts, t-shirts, pants and shoes (all in addition to what you wear Friday night) - You will get wet and need dry clothes - 3 – 4 sets of underwear - 3 – 4 pair of socks - Warm jacket or sweater – It might be cold at night - Light weight rain jacket - Bug spray - Lots of it - Sun screen - Not optional, You WILL get burnt without it - A hat - Baseball cap or wide-brimmed cap to keep the sun out of your face in the canoe - A cup - For hot chocolate and/or soup, to reduce waste of paper cups - Flash light - To see at night - Playing cards, frisbee, football, etc - Optional Do Not Bring: - Any portable electronic gadgets (iPod, MP3, PSP, etc) - Anything illegal - Your parents will have to come and pick you up - Knives - Lighters - Anything that means a lot to you - Don't wear your expensive clothes, it's a wet/sandy/muddy weekend... Note: There will be a quick swim test to ensure cadets are comfortable in the lake (with a life jacket). If you are very uncomfortable or panic in the water, you should not be going on this trip Questions? - Use the chain of command or leave a message on the message board Emergency phone number: 416-890-1964

Upcoming Events... May and June

Written by Cpl Sandoval
Wednesday, 20 May 2009 16:58
180 Run This Sunday (24 May) is 180’s 3rd annual 5 km run at Sunnybrook Park. Not only is it a fundraiser for the Sqn (so remember to collect and bring in the pledges and pledge forms), but the BBQs will be going, and there’s going to be lots of games/water balloons/lounging! We’ll be set up by the stables at Sunnybrook Park and meeting at 9:30 am (maps & directions here). We finish around 2 pm. Download the Pledge Form here Gliding On Sunday 31 May, we’ll be gliding again. This is open to all cadets, and it’s encouraged that everyone who hasn’t gone before attends. We’ll be meeting at Denison Armoury (map & directions here) at 7:30 am. We should be back around 2 pm. This is a great chance to experience a 15-20 min glider flight. If you want lunch, we’ll be stopping at McDonald’s on the way back, so bring money or a snack. Canoe Weekend On 5-7 June, the Sqn is heading north for our annual Canoe trip. This is the last trip before the summer break, and a lot of fun, sign-ups will be this Friday and/or next Friday. More information will follow the week before the trip. Annual Inspection This year’s Annual Inspection will be all day on Saturday 13 June at Denison Armoury. This is the biggest event of the year, and it’s mandatory and important that all cadets attend. Family and friends are invited too, and an invitation with more information will be given in the banner and here in June. Uniform Supply We’re working hard to outfit all cadets with uniforms for the Annual Inspection. If you need a uniform or any parts, supply will be open from 5 until 6 pm the next two Fridays.

Survival Weekend Warning Order

Written by Cpl Sandoval
Wednesday, 06 May 2009 20:52
*Depart:* Friday 8 May @ 1730 hrs from Denison Armoury (click here for map and directions) *Return:* Sunday 10 May @ 1600 hrs to Denison Armoury Bring: - HEALTH CARD (no photocopies) - Without it you will not get on the bus - Personal medication - Inform the staff about what you have before we leave - Toiletries, towel, toothbrush, etc - Underwear - At least 3 sets - Socks – At least 3 pairs - Extra clothing - You will get dirty and wet - Warm jacket/coat and a sweater - Rain jacket - Sun screen - Bug spray - 2 pairs of boots or old sneakers - They will get dirty - Cup or thermo mug for hot chocolate and soup - Gloves, toque and/or balaclava - Flash light - 4 LITRES OF WATER - This is your drinking water for the weekend Do Not bring: - Portable electronics (iPod, MP3 player, PSP, gameboy, boom box, etc.) - Anything illegal - Your parents will have to come and pick you up - Knife - Lighter - Anything that means a lot to you - Food *Questions?* Use the chain of command or leave a message on the message board *Emergency phone number:* 416-890-1964

What’s Going On In April...

Written by Cpl Sandoval
Wednesday, 01 April 2009 14:32
This Friday… Glenview is closed this Friday, so we’re changing the venue for the night. We are having a games/movie night at the Legion (click here for a map & directions) from 6:30 to 9:30. We’ll be wearing civilian clothing (no uniforms) and it’s going to be a more relaxed night. See all of you there! Congratulations Drill Team! This past weekend, the 180 Sqn Drill Team once again came first in the Central Ontario Area Drill Competition. Good job, and if you haven’t seen the routine yet, just look up “180 sqn” in YouTube. Easter Weekend Next week there will be no cadets over the Easter weekend (Friday to Monday). Enjoy your time off, and get ready for tagging the week after… Tagging We’ll be tagging (fundraising) on April 16 – 19. There will be more information here after Easter. Sports Comp and Gliding It’s a month away, but the last weekend of April revs up the sqn for the rest of the training year. That weekend the sqn will take part in the Durham Sports Competition on Saturday, and we’ll be gliding on the Sunday. After that, in May and June, we have the Band/Flag Party competitions, Survival, 180 Run, fitness testing, Canoe weekend and Annual… it’s going to be fun…

What’s Going On In March…

Written by Cpl Sandoval

Thursday, 05 March 2009 11:27

March Break

March Break
180’s biggest event of the year is around the corner, and here are some details you should know before the trip:

Money for the trip is due now, so if you haven’t paid, pay this Friday or you may lose your spot.
The final list of cadets selected for the trip will be announced tomorrow.
Cadets are selected on the following points:
- Friday night attendance – Shows your commitment.
- Friday night inspection results – Shows your dedication
- Overall deportment (attitude/behaviour) – Shows your spirits
Cadets must have a full uniform and cadet parka. If you need any of these, see Cpl Sandoval at cadets this Friday, or e-mail him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The warning order with more details about the actual trip has been posted below
For more information, talk to Capt Chao, or e-mail him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Every March Break is different, but to get an idea of what to expect, check out the following galleries:

March Break 2008 – Virginia (Virginia Beach, Washington DC)
March Break 2007 – South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Parris Island)
March break 2006 – Illinois (Chicago)

TAG Swim Competition
On Saturday March 21st, 180 is hosting the Toronto Air Group’s Swim Competition. This will be at Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre from 9 am to 2 pm.

If you can swim (and especially if you are a competitive swimmer or on a swim team) come down to the competition! Let’s see if we can take gold… Even if you’re not such a great swimmer, we need cadets to help out. Sign-ups and more info will follow this and next Friday

Map & Directions to Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre

COA Drill Competition
On Saturday March 28th, 180’s Drill Team will compete against all the other Drill Teams in Central Ontario. Keep that day open if you want to come and cheer. More details after March Break.