Air Cadet League Of Canada
Issue 3
Summer 2011
To Learn - To Serve - To Advance
Photograph: Host Committee Function, 2011 AGM New Brunswick
“Priority will be given to deploying
a comprehensive and effective
training program for our Air Cadet
League members everywhere. It
stands to reason that the better
we are as a League, the better
we can and will support and
optimize the Air Cadet Program.
With more and better trained
members in a complete League
infrastructure the more we can
accomplish. We owe it to our
partners and our Air Cadets!
66 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0C1
Tel 613.991.4349
Fax 613.991.4347
I look forward to another
successful
year
rendered
possible through your individual
and collective stellar performance
in the service of Air Cadets, our
communities and our nation.”
Bob Robert - National President
W W W. A I R C A D E T L E A G U E . C O M
Inside This Issue
IN THE NEWS
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Michel Cataford
A Day With The Snowbirds
Manitoba Declares “Cadet Day”
Calgary Stampede
EVENTS
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Sports Day in Canada
Holiday Fundraiser
SCHOLARSHIP
INFO
For more information
on how to apply for
scholarships visit:
www.aircadetleague.com
AWA R D S & R E C O G N I T I O N
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Presidential Certificate
National Marksmanship Champion
Letter From A First Year Cadet
MANUALS
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Sports Day in Canada Event Manual
Holiday Fundraiser Guide
Reminder
SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING
Mark your calendars. The 70th Semi-Annual
Meeting of the Air Cadet League of Canada will be
held in Ottawa, Ontario on November 18-19, 2011.
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Michel Cataford
It is with deep regret that we must inform you that Past
President, Michel Cataford, passed away Saturday July
30 2011.
Mr. Grant Fabes, Immediate Past President, shared a
tribute to his memory. Mr. Fabes said, “As Michel’s friend,
I also have the honour today of representing the Air Cadet
League of Canada, which was of such importance and so
dear to Michel’s heart.
If I may share some thoughts as we celebrate Michel’s time
with us. Our sorrow should be mixed in great part with the
joy of memory – Michel as a brother, husband, father and
grandfather; Michel as an Officer in the Canadian Forces;
and Michel as a dedicated member of the Air Cadet
Past Presidents, Michel Cataford & Grant Fabes
League. The entire League offers Michel its collective
and individual gratitude and respect for his lengthy contributions and service in numerous capacities to
the League and our Air Cadets, at the local, provincial and national levels, all of which culminated with him
serving as National Air Cadet League of Canada President in 2007-2008.
Michel was an incredible example to the rest of us of strength in the face of adversity and suffering. He
inspired us to walk with him, as best we could, on his journey and to emulate his own strength as much as
possible.
Michel and I spent so many good times together and many, many hours of conversation and the sharing
of ideas – I learned so much that I value from him. I will never forget our many car trips between Montreal
and Ottawa, where we discussed the League’s mission and its future, and of course Canadian history and
politics, including, at one point, the contribution that the Irish made to Quebec and Canada.
There is an Irish legend, which I have decided to share with you as we say goodbye to Michel. It concerns
banshees, whose duty it is to help those who have died to make their final journey one of joy. According to
legend, here is what Michel’s banshee would have said to him:
I am here with you and I promise you that it will be an easy voyage. You will smell the earth again and
the sweet flowers of the fields. The air will be soft and you will ride through the heavens. You will feel the
warmth and comfort and you will touch love – all the love of the ages and of all those who knew you. You
will feel no pain, not ever again. You will cross into a world of beauty, a reward for all the kindness you have
shown others. You will have my hand and my strength while you need them, and you will find only glory.
As they dance the skies on laughter silvered wings, May they indeed put out their hands and touch the
Face of god.
Au revoir mon cher ami. Good bye my good friend.”
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Holiday Fundraiser
Alberta shares their knowledge on creative fundraising idea
Due
to
security
measures
passengers are not allowed to carry
wrapped presents through Airport
Security.
Contact whoever is in charge of
Public Affairs at your International
Airport and propose that Cadets
man a table inside the secure area
during the holiday season!
Edmonton
International
Airport
provided all the supplies for a
successful 2010 event.
Paper,
scissors, tape, stickers, labels,
ribbon, etc. They also provided
signage inside and outside the
secure area.
The Alberta Provincial Committee
of the Air Cadet League of
Canada
provided
people, additional
advertising beside
the cash registers
at every gift venue
both inside and
outside the secure
areas and daily
advertising in the
local newspapers.
Gift wrapping was provided 19 thru
24 December, beginning each day
about the same time the stores
opened which was about 0830 and
continued until at least 2030 hrs. It
is suggested to work in three shifts
per day consisting of one supervisor/
officer with at a minimum of two
cadets per shift. All have to be
personable as you will be dealing
with the public and representing both
the Air Cadets and the International
Airport.
Gift wrapping was provided for free
but there was a 'gratuity' dish. The
Edmonton Airport also provided a
sizeable honourarium for each shift
of approximately $250. The money
was shared between all participating
units
Have on hand some cadet recruiting
brochures for interested travelers
and invite the local TV and media
people to build a story around this
holiday cooperation.
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Provincial News
Manitoba Declares
“Cadet Day”
Bonnie Korzeniowski and representatives from all three cadet Leagues
were on hand to see the resolution for “Cadet Day” passed.
"On June 7, Bonnie Korzeniowski, MLA for St-James and Special Envoy for Military
Affairs, had a private member's resolution passed to the Manitoba Legislature, in
Winnipeg, that now recognises, in perpetuity, the first Saturday in September
as "Cadet Day" in Manitoba. Starting this September, all three provincial cadet
Leagues will lead the activities that will promote this historic resolution. Ms
Korzeniowski commented afterwards, "this is the first time I can recall where all
parties stood up and supported every part of a private member's resolution."
Calgary Stampede
We are proud of the partnership in our organization as was recently demonstrated
during the Calgary Stampede. There were 3,500 participants in the opening
parade and over 100 of those were cadets.
Thank you to all of the cadets, officers and league volunteers who worked together
to make this happen. Next year’s goal – more cadets!
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Our Air Cadets
The National Cadet Marksmanship Championship
2011 finished on a good note by awarding some well
deserve medals and prizes on the 13 May, 2011. The
top Air Marksman is Spendsir Biffert from 676 Kittihawk
squadron in BC. He shot a total of 1351 points out of a
possible 1400 and an average of 96.5%.
Dear Air Cadet League ,
LAC Cole Myrowich at a Winnipeg
Remembrance Day Service
This is my first year of cadets and I am enjoying it a lot. This is just such
a great program! I participated in the Lord Strathcona Drill Competition
back in March and it was great and well organized. An experience, fun
and most of all it taught me discipline when me and our squadrons team
were practicing. It is amazing how cadets changed my lifestyle and how
I met new friends, gained self confidence and self respect. This year I
have been participating in every cadet activity I could, I really support the
cadet movement and I try my best to get youth to join air cadets in fact I
actually got one person to join. I also like how the program operates like in
parade it teaches you discipline respect and if you have a parade position
it teaches you how to follow orders and execute them in a orderly fashion
and in class it teaches you Canadian history, citizenship, leadership the
history of aircraft and how they work I also like how our fellow air cadets
teach most of the classes to us which teaches them responsibility and how
to prepare a lesson. I just wish I had cadets every day of the week. I just
want to say thank you to all of the officers, civilian instructors, volunteers,
cadets and supporters for all of their long hours and dedication to Canadian
youth. Even though I'm only 13 and a LAC I will stay in cadets till I'm 19
and then I will join as an officer. Thanks for all you have done.
Sincerely,
Cole Myrowich - 199 St. Vital Squadron, Winnipeg
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Presidential
One of the Presidential Certificates awarded
for the 2010-2011 training year was received
by 872 Kanata Kiwanis Squadron. Their
efforts show the squadron’s support and
dedication to its youth.
one evening about a
variety of topics including
FCpl Vellan’s loss of a training year due to his
illness and Skype, computer software which allows
communication via the internet. “We basically had this
Eureka moment that we could have him there virtually,”
explains Major Dixon, “so I talked to Detachment about
Jim Vellan is a very active, focused and bright 16 year accommodating the cadet through Skype and they gave
old. He is an A student at Holy Trinity High School in us the go ahead. The program is about the cadets and
Kanata, Ontario, and plays the baritone horn and bass we are continually urged to accommodate cadets and
guitar in the school’s Concert and Rhythm & Blues here was a perfect example of how we could.”
Bands. In 2008 he joined 872 Kanata Kiwanis Air
Cadet Squadron and became involved with the band, Pat and Paul Vellan, Jim’s parents, agreed to try it
ground school and biathlon team on top of regular out and see if it would work. Jim uses a laptop he
cadet activities. He is a hard working cadet who made had received from his Grandfather after his diagnosis.
many friends and enjoys activities such as summer Every Wednesday night that he is able, he links in to
camps, bush weekends and fly days. That all changed 872 Squadron from 6:45 – 9:00 pm and joins in the
in the fall of 2010 when Jim began to experience lessons for that week, either from his home or the
severe abdominal pain. After a lengthy investigation, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). At
he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma, a very rare 872’s end, he can see the instructor and chalkboard
and extremely fast growing cancer. Life for Jim and his and can hear everything that goes on. Most weeks his
family was instantly put on hold while they dealt with image is projected at the front of the class so that all
the cadets can see him as well. During breaks, cadets
the unthinkable.
use the set up to interact with FCpl Vellan. The system
Cadets and staff at 872 Squadron were saddened by works wonderfully and has not only helped raise cadet
FCpl Vellan’s Vellan’s spirits immensely by giving him something to
diagnosis and look forward to every week and allowing him to continue
his
absence his training, but it has also strengthened the Squadron
from
cadets. and reinforced the camaraderie of the cadets.
FCpl Jim Vellan. Photo: Margaret Kellaway
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His many cadet
friends
made
cards and some
visited him at
the hospital and
at home when
possible. Major
Diana
Dixon,
CO
of
872
Squadron, and
her Deputy CO,
Captain Dave
Burniston,
were
talking
At the beginning of the experiment, the plan was only
to keep FCpl Vellan engaged and to take his mind off
his illness but soon after it became clear that it would
be possible for him to complete enough of his training
to finish the level and continue on with his friends when
he returns. Major Dixon worked with the Squadron
Training Officer, Lieutenant Schmid and explains, “We
could waive some of the Proficiency Objectives (POs)
that he couldn't possibly pass until he got better and
could physically attempt them and he would still be in
cadets and not on a long leave of absence. He can
join in all lessons that are not physical in nature. We
are adapting some of the physical ones like drill. We
will ask him how a drill maneuver is done and he needs
Certificate
to give us the correct response. Such as what foot
does one halt on? What positions the feet are in during
an about turn, etc. In the near future Capt Mureta,
the Admin Officer, and Lt Schmid will be having one
on one time with him to cover off parts of the POs he
missed at the beginning of his illness.” Recently, he
worked with a few other cadets at his home to prepare
the Night Exercise for bush weekend. Lt Schmid adds,
“This past weekend his assignment was to draft up
the proper layout for setting up a biv site (camp site),
review map and compass, along with reviewing all the
other classes which were taught at bush weekend.
I'll be meeting with him via Skype to test him on his
knowledge and to teach him about maps and compass.
For the drill section, he was asked to review the
information (how a parade worked) and then do a write
up on how an annual inspection should be conducted
using the information provided.”
When Jim returns to cadets he hopes to achieve the
Power Pilot Scholarship, he plans to study Aerospace
Engineering after high school.
Presidential Ceritifcates are available
to squadrons who undertake special or
unique action / activity / initiative during the
2011-2012 training year.
Do you know a squadron that
should be considered?
A squadron must be officially proposed by
the Chair of the Provincial/Pan Territorial
Committee. The Chair must submit a
written narrative explaining the special
action that the squadron undertook which
led them to nominate the squadron for
consideration.
Deadline for submissions is May 1st 2012
Written by: Margaret Kellaway
Staff and cadets at 872 use Skype to interact with FCpt Vellan. Photo: John Kellaway
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A Day With The
“How much do you weigh?” This question, asked by the
Executive Director of the Air Cadet League of Canada
Provincial Committee at a Regional Drill Competition,
startled me. “I’m looking for someone who weighs at least
130 lbs”. Mr. Pierre Barabey offered no further explanation.
It was only two months later, in late May, that I discovered
the importance of my weight.
As winner of the Chairman’s award and as Cadet Ambassador
for the Region (2010-2011), I had been selected to ride in a
CT-114 Tutor from 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, better
known as the Snowbirds. As a passenger, I had to weigh
a minimum of 130 lbs, which I managed by stuffing myself
with cheesecake and lasagna before the big day.
The morning of Thursday, May 26th, I found myself at 438
Tactical Helicopter Squadron at the St-Hubert Airport, where
the Snowbirds’ mobile team had settled in. This group,
comprised of just over two dozen pilots and technicians,
had arrived in the Montreal area for a performance at the
annual Day of Aviation, an Air Cadet activity held on May
28th. I participated in the team’s “Media Day”, 2 days before
their performance. I was one of five passengers going for a
flight; the others included Josh Gorges, defenseman for the
Montreal Canadiens, Master Corporal Jonathan Thériault,
an injured veteran of the Royal 22nd Regiment, along with
two journalists, reporting for RDS and LaPresse.
WO2 Emily Hodgson with the Snowbirds
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Early in the day, the five passengers and their accompanying
guests (parents, cameramen, liaison officers, etc.) met with
431 Squadron’s Public Affairs Officer, the ever-enthusiastic
Capt Marc Velasco, to go through the day’s schedule.
Following this morning briefing, I got a first close-up view
of the Tutors on the tarmac during a tour, given by no other
than Lieutenant Colonel Maryse Carmichael, Commanding
Officer of 431 Air Demonstration Squadron and a former Air
Cadet in the Quebec City region.
Each of the five passengers had to later undergo a medical
examination with the Tactical Helicopter Squadron’s Flight
Surgeon to verify that each was fit to fly. While waiting
for my own examination, I coincidentally met a few more
former Air Cadets, now members of 438 Squadron in StHubert as paramedics and technicians. Having passed the
medical with flying colors, I was taken to an improvised
“Ready Room”, where Corporal Winston Rose, an Aviation
Technician from Berwick, Nova Scotia, found me all the
equipment necessary for my flight. I was allowed to wear
my own Canadian Forces blue flight suit with Eastern
Region Gliding School (ERGS/EVVRE) badges for the
flight and the other passengers were offered green CF
ones similar to mine. Given my smaller size, I had to be
fitted for a parachute three or four times until one small
enough was found. Finally, I was handed a helmet and
many smaller accessories, including a canopy knife, used
to sever parachute lines if caught in a tree after ejecting
from the aircraft (if necessary).
Throughout the equipment fitting process, I had caught a
few glimpses of the Snowbirds pilots, dressed in red flight
suits and each identified by a number from 1 to 11. My
first opportunity to meet with one of them came during a
40-minute lesson on the use of the ejection seat, taught by
Snowbird #8, Major Ryan Stich. The procedures for leaving
the aircraft in an emergency were much more complicated
than I had imagined. There were many small details to
remember and strapping into the jet took 5 full minutes of
clipping, snapping and connecting, all practiced in advance
in mobile “practice seats” placed in the Ready Room.
Snowbirds
assigned to a specific plane, set out towards the CT-114
Tutors lined up in numerical order before them. Suited up
and ready to go, I observed my pilot while he inspected
the bird we were about to fly. With help from Yanick and
his assigned technician, Private Andrew Poulin, I hopped in
and strapped myself to over 7,000 lbs of metal and fuel, as
excited as a 12-year old girl meeting Justin Bieber.
My first impression, and certainly a lasting one, was pure
amazement at the coordination and cohesion existing
between the 9 planes. Once “The Boss” (Team Lead Major
Chris Hope) gave the signal to fire up the engines over
the team’s dedicated UHF frequency, every pilot would
start their engine in numerical order. The team taxied out
in line, staying in a tight group on the taxiways. During
takeoff they remained together, lifting off in three rather
close “V” formations. Even on such a Media Day, the pilots
coordinated every moment of the flight, as if thousands of
spectators were watching their every move.
While heading north, the nine jets switched between
various formations, most of which called for a separation
of merely four feet between the aircraft! Being in Snowbird
#4 gave me a wonderful view of most of these formations
as #4 is one of the “stem line” positions that make up the
centre of the group, directly behind the lead (#1). Captain
Gregoire, a well-trained and skilled pilot, was capable of
perfectly maintaining our position while answering my 101
questions and posing for photos. While approaching the city
of Montreal, it was discovered that the weather conditions
were rapidly deteriorating further west. A decision was
made to cut the flight short and to return to St-Hubert
airport. Before our return, however, I was thrilled by a high-
Once all passengers had been through the medical testing,
equipment fitting and emergency procedures lesson,
everyone involved in the day’s activities met up for a preflight briefing. At that point, the passengers were all formally
introduced to the pilots and vice-versa. The passenger-pilot
pairs were also announced and I was assigned to Snowbird
#4 with Captain Yanick Gregoire, a former CF-18 pilot and
Air Cadet from Toronto, Ontario.
The weather had been a big concern for everyone involved
in the Media Day: light rain had rolled into the Greater
Montreal Area by noon and worse conditions coming from
the west were forecast. Despite the weather, the nine
formation pilots (#1-9), with their five passengers, each
bank turn over the Olympic Stadium and Mont-Royal with
the Tutors’ diesel-lit smoke leaving a trail behind us for all
below to see.
Upon our return to St-Hubert, extra precautions were taken
because of a wet runway surface: each of the nine planes
landed one behind the other rather than the usual 3 “V”
formations. Once on the ground, the group moved as one
on their way to the tarmac. With each jet in its assigned
position, the engines were shut down and canopies opened
simultaneously, with military precision.
Following the flight, group photographs were taken and
everyone was eventually gathered for a debriefing. This
meeting was very technical and allowed the pilots to bring
up mistakes and comments about the flight. Once the official
proceedings were concluded, I had the unique opportunity
to meet each of the pilots and discuss with them their
work and their day-to-day lives. Simple conversations with
each of these extremely accomplished, yet very humble
individuals were very special for me, as I am an aspiring
military pilot. Eventually, time ran short and guests slowly
left 438 Squadron’s hangar to shift back to everyday life.
Reluctantly, I said my goodbyes and wished the team the
best of luck for their 41st season.
May 26th, 2011, was an extremely important day in my life. I
would like to sincerely thank all those who helped organize
this special opportunity. Though I only spent 20 or so minutes
in the air in the CT-114 Tutor, the experience has become
a much-cherished moment of my life. Superseding the thrill
of flying in a military jet are the words of encouragement
of an entire team of military aviation professionals who
have given me strength and belief in my own potential. I
will forever be reminded of their support, thanks to a few
simple words on my 2011 Snowbirds poster:
“You take me for a ride next time!”
- Captain Yanick “Crank” Gregoire, #4
Warrant Officer 2nd Class Emily Hodgson
690 Lakeshore Air Cadet Squadron
Cadet Ambassador: Quebec & Ottawa Valley Region 2010-2011
Captain Yanick and WO2 Emily Hodgson
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Sports Day in Canada Event Manual
The vision of Sports Day in Canada is to reach out to all Canadians to build, solidify and celebrate the role
of sport in our country. This influential movement will be dynamic, energetic and will inspire Canadians to
move more. By getting involved with this grassroots movement, we have the opportunity to engage our
community and spread the word about the power of Cadets and sport.
What Can You Do?
So you want to host a Sports Day in Canada event but are not sure what you want to do? Here are some
thoughts to get you started on planning an event:
September 17th, 2011
The second annual Sports Day in Canada is a celebration of sport in communities
across the country. It is presented by CBC Sports, ParticipACTION and True Sport.
With the Cadet and JCR Programmes playing such a large role in promoting
recreational sports and personal fitness & healthy living, Cadet squadrons are called
on to join in Sports Day in Canada to help celebrate the power of sport, to build
community, fortify our national spirit and facilitate healthy, active living.
What to Do?
Schedule your squadron’s regular recreational
sports activities to coincide with Sept 17th
or during the lead-up week of Sept 10-16th.
Check out the Sports Day website for event ideas
or events happening in your community.
If you want to do more, consider:
Co-hosting your event with near-by Cadet squadron.
Making it part of an open house to help attract new
Cadets and locally promote the program.
Gain some publicity for your squadron. Register your event on
the Sports Day website at http://sportsday.cbc.ca/ and access free
and easy-to-use media tools. Your event could be
profiled on the CBC Sports Day broadcast.
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Are you already hosting a sport-related event or activity between September 10th and 17th, 2011, that your squadron can upload to the Sports Day in Canada website?
Can you throw open your doors for an Open House where your community can experience the sports and activities you already offer?
Can you invite an athlete to a meet-and-greet before an event?
Can you invite your local mayor or government official to host a demonstration event of your activity?
Can you host an official Sports Day in Canada pep rally at a local community venue? Is there a local band you can bring on-site?
Can you stream the Sports Day in Canada broadcast on-site at your event?
Be sure to use your imagination and make these events as big as possible! And if you are a small
organization with limited resources, just do what you can. For additional help with planning your event you
are able to contact:
Adrea Fink
Sports Day in Canada Leader
Ph: 416.913.1392
afink@participACTION.com
Registering an Event
Don’t forget to officially register your event at http://sportsday.cbc.ca/. The event listings will become fully,
publicly searchable 24 hours after you register your event. Don’t worry if details change as you get closer
to your event date; the listing can be fully edited to reflect updates. Once the listing is made public,
individuals can make plans to come to your event, media can find out details and the country can learn
more about your sport and your organization!
Upon officially registering your event online, you will be provided with your own event page and customized
URL and you can go on to http://sportsday.cbc.ca/ and search the event you created. You will be able to
access free and easy to use tools will be available on this page for you to use to further promote your event
and help make your Sports Day in Canada celebrations a true success:
- Customizable Poster Template: Add your event name, description, date, time and location and send this poster to your network. You can also print this poster at home or at any print shop to post pre-
event and on-site.
- Customizable E-blast Template: Add your event details to this e-blast and send it out to your current network to generate excitement for your Sports Day in Canada event.
- Customizable Print Advertisement Template: Customize this quarter page print advertisement template and use it in as many places as possible – can your local newspaper run the ad? Can it 11
be included in your newsletter?
Public Relations Tools
Public Relations tools will be made available July 8th to help you further promote your event to local media.
Tweet, Fan and Check-In to Your Heart’s Content
Be sure to join the ParticipACTION and CBC Sports Facebook Fan Pages. Check out new details about
Sports Day as they become available on the Sports Day in Canada section on the CBC Sports Facebook
Fan Page. Don’t forget to join in on Twitter. Start following ParticipACTION and CBC Sports as they
encourage the Sports Day in Canada banter.
Once the Sports Day in Canada mobile application is available, (July 8), all registrants will be able to check
into the event using the app, and you will be able to upload photos, videos and stories from the field onto
the CBC Sports Day in Canada website!
Sports Day in Canada Event Checklist
The following checklist can help have all plans in place to ensure that you execute a smooth Sports Day in
Canada event. All may not apply to your event but you can use this as a basis to ensure you’re ready to hit
the ground running for Sports Day in Canada celebrations:
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Confirm the ideal event date and time (between September 10 and 17th)
Book your venue
Create an event script to provide a minute-by-minute breakdown of the event activities, whether these are set-up times, volunteer arrivals, supplier deliveries, athlete appearances and more
Create an MC Checklist
Send out a confirmation email to any volunteers
Use the media tools to invite local media to attend
Work with any current partners to provide on-site activations such as hydration stations or prizing and contest opportunities or get Cadets to make prizes or badges
Confirm logistics with the venue/volunteers at least one week in advance
Show Time: Sports Day in Canada Celebrations
Once you’ve made all of the pre-event preparations for your Sports Day in Canada event, remember to
enjoy the day. For events with the ability to have on-site PA announcements, the following are some prewritten PA Announcements that can help to spread the Sports Day in Canada messages to all of your event
attendees.
Welcome to Sports Day in (name of community), just one of thousands of community events taking place all over the country, all in the name of celebrating the importance of sport in our lives.
True Sport has the power to build and strengthen communities. It’s a culmination of our healthy respect for competition, fun and fair play, and it’s what sets Canadians apart from everyone else.
Today’s event is just one of many happening all over Canada. Check out all of the Sports Day action from across the country at www.cbcsports.ca/sportsday
Thanks to your participation in Sports Day in Canada, we’ve taken an important step in improving the health of young Canadians. Did you know that only 7% of our children and youth meet Canada’s physical activity guidelines?
Thanks for supporting Cadets and helping us raise awareness for Sports Day in Canada. We hope that this will become an annual event and that you’ll join us again next year.
And don’t forget to tune in to CBC on September 17th at 2:00 PM to catch all of the Sports Day in Canada
coverage.
Share Your Stories
Your participation in Sports Day in Canada extends well beyond September 17. We want to give you the
opportunity to share your event memories and stories with the rest of the nation. Make sure you tell the Air
Cadet League of your successful events. Also visit the Sports Day in Canada section on the CBC Sports
Facebook Fan Page and the website to upload your videos, photos and stories, and encourage your local
newspaper to acknowledge your participation in this national event.
Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve
On Friday, September 16th, all Canadians are encouraged to dig out their favourite jersey, team or club
uniform and wear it proudly to school, work or play. In boardrooms, on Parliament Hill, behind anchor desks
and in classrooms, all will have the opportunity to demonstrate their love and support for sport by wearing
their hearts on their sleeves.
Help us promote Jersey Day by telling your squadrons, members, teams and clubs and by maybe even
getting your mayor or politician to wear his or her local sporting pride with you!
Remember to take photos and share them on the CBC Sports website and the Facebook Fan page.
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