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Welcome to the
Queen's York Rangers 2799 Army Cadet Corps The Canadian Cadet Organization is a youth program of Sea, Army and Air Cadets with over 52,000 members across Canada. Membership is open to teens of all backgrounds age 12-18. Cadets teaches leadership, citizenship, self-reliance, physical fitness, respect for others, and a multitude of valuable life skills. It offers unique opportunities you won't find anywhere else. And it's fun! The Queen's York Rangers parade Friday evenings from 19:00-22:00 hrs. [read more] |
2018 Vimy pilgrimage award
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Cadets can win a fully-funded week-long immersive educational program in Belgium and France to study Canada's tremendous First World War history.
Cadets, aged 14-17, who demonstrate outstanding civic service through volunteer work by making positive contributions in their communities are eligible to apply for the Vimy Foundation's annual Vimy Pilgrimage Award. Applicants are required to submit an essay, motivation letter, resume, and reference letter. For additional information about the Vimy Pilgrimage Award and the application process, please visit the Vimy Foundation. Deadline: Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Midnight (Pacific time). |
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Upcoming Activities
Check out the Calendar page to see more upcoming activities!
NEW! "Cadet Leave Form"
If you are going to be late or absent from a cadet training night, weekend sleepover, or other cadet activity, you can now submit a "Leave Form" from our website here. This can also be found in the drop-down menu under "Contact Us". Remember that it is still your responsibility to inform your section Sergeant, or troop Warrant if you will be away!
If you are going to be late or absent from a cadet training night, weekend sleepover, or other cadet activity, you can now submit a "Leave Form" from our website here. This can also be found in the drop-down menu under "Contact Us". Remember that it is still your responsibility to inform your section Sergeant, or troop Warrant if you will be away!
Thur 19 Oct 2017
Biathlon Team Practice
Arrival Time: 17:00 | Dismissal Time: 21:30
Location: Paul Semple Park, Newmarket
Biathlon practices are ONLY open to those cadets who were selected for this year's team. The evening will consist of fitness and rollerskiing. Team members MUST bring their biathlon journal, rollerskis, boots, rollerski poles, and HELMET. Biking gloves, knee-pads, and elbow-pads are highly recommended. Please wear appropriate PT gear and dress for the evening weather. Make sure you have plenty of water, healthy snacks, and warm clothes for the evening.
We will be trying on samples of the team pants we will be purchasing this year. Any team member who does not attend practice will not have another opportunity to try on the pants and will have to "guess" their size.
Remember to have your Athlete Goals worksheet completed, and to research a biathlete, learn about their accomplishments, and watch one of their races.
Any questions please contact CI D. Kasper
Cadet Order of Dress: PT Gear
Staff Order of Dress: PT Gear
Biathlon Team Practice
Arrival Time: 17:00 | Dismissal Time: 21:30
Location: Paul Semple Park, Newmarket
Biathlon practices are ONLY open to those cadets who were selected for this year's team. The evening will consist of fitness and rollerskiing. Team members MUST bring their biathlon journal, rollerskis, boots, rollerski poles, and HELMET. Biking gloves, knee-pads, and elbow-pads are highly recommended. Please wear appropriate PT gear and dress for the evening weather. Make sure you have plenty of water, healthy snacks, and warm clothes for the evening.
We will be trying on samples of the team pants we will be purchasing this year. Any team member who does not attend practice will not have another opportunity to try on the pants and will have to "guess" their size.
Remember to have your Athlete Goals worksheet completed, and to research a biathlete, learn about their accomplishments, and watch one of their races.
Any questions please contact CI D. Kasper
Cadet Order of Dress: PT Gear
Staff Order of Dress: PT Gear
Fri 20 Oct 2017
Regular Training Night
Arrival Time: 19:00 (Fri) | Dismissal Time: 22:00 (Fri)
Location: PARK AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL, 36 SUNRISE ST, HOLLAND LANDING
WE WILL BE PARADING AT PARK AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL THIS WEEK!! BUS WILL RUN IT'S ROUTE FROM SUTTON TO E.G, BUT WILL NOT CONTINUE TO NEWMARKET OR AURORA. Cadets from Newmarket and Aurora must make their own way to Park Avenue P.S.
This week will be a regular training night. Instructors, make sure you are prepared for your classes and have arranged with the QM any teaching aids you may need.
Section Commanders, call members of your section to ensure they are coming to regular training nights and are informed of the proper dress, what they need for Friday night training, and any class lesson they should read-up prior to the evening.
We're only a few weeks away from our Remembrance Day parades! These are THE MOST IMPORTANT parades of the year!! All cadets MUST work on their DEU C1 uniform over the next few weeks to ensure it is ready for the parades. Make sure your uniform is dry cleaned and neatly pressed, badges are sewn on straight, in the correct sequence and distances, boots are polished to a glossy shine, and beret is de-linted and formed. If you have any questions about caring for your uniform talk to your section Sergeant, troop Warrant, or other cadets with a perfect uniform.
Please check the Bus Schedule for bus times.
Cadet Order of Dress: C2 (black dress pants and white dress shirt for those without uniform)
Staff Order of Dress: CADPAT
Regular Training Night
Arrival Time: 19:00 (Fri) | Dismissal Time: 22:00 (Fri)
Location: PARK AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL, 36 SUNRISE ST, HOLLAND LANDING
WE WILL BE PARADING AT PARK AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL THIS WEEK!! BUS WILL RUN IT'S ROUTE FROM SUTTON TO E.G, BUT WILL NOT CONTINUE TO NEWMARKET OR AURORA. Cadets from Newmarket and Aurora must make their own way to Park Avenue P.S.
This week will be a regular training night. Instructors, make sure you are prepared for your classes and have arranged with the QM any teaching aids you may need.
Section Commanders, call members of your section to ensure they are coming to regular training nights and are informed of the proper dress, what they need for Friday night training, and any class lesson they should read-up prior to the evening.
We're only a few weeks away from our Remembrance Day parades! These are THE MOST IMPORTANT parades of the year!! All cadets MUST work on their DEU C1 uniform over the next few weeks to ensure it is ready for the parades. Make sure your uniform is dry cleaned and neatly pressed, badges are sewn on straight, in the correct sequence and distances, boots are polished to a glossy shine, and beret is de-linted and formed. If you have any questions about caring for your uniform talk to your section Sergeant, troop Warrant, or other cadets with a perfect uniform.
Please check the Bus Schedule for bus times.
Cadet Order of Dress: C2 (black dress pants and white dress shirt for those without uniform)
Staff Order of Dress: CADPAT
Mon 23 Oct 2017
Band Practice
Arrival Time: 18:00 | Dismissal Time: 20:00
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
Band members will practice music that will be presented at the Remembrance Day parade on Nov 11th. Pieces include: O' Canada, God Save the Queen, Braganza, El Abanico, My Boy Willy Wings
Cadet Order of Dress: Civilians
Staff Order of Dress: Civilians
Band Practice
Arrival Time: 18:00 | Dismissal Time: 20:00
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
Band members will practice music that will be presented at the Remembrance Day parade on Nov 11th. Pieces include: O' Canada, God Save the Queen, Braganza, El Abanico, My Boy Willy Wings
Cadet Order of Dress: Civilians
Staff Order of Dress: Civilians
Tues 24 Oct 2017
Shooting Team Open Development Night & Biathlon Team Practice
Arrival Time: 18:30 | Dismissal Time: 21:30
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
This evening is open to ALL cadets that wish to learn, develop, and improve their marksmanship skills before the marksmanship tryouts on Nov 4. This is the LAST opportunity to hone your marksmanship skills prior to the tryouts on Nov 4, as there will NOT be a development night on Oct 31. The focus for the evening is on the principles of marksmanship, proper body position and developing a routine.
Any questions please contact CI J. Kasper
Biathlon practices are ONLY open to those cadets who were selected for this year's team. The evening will consist of shooting and a run-and-shoot (for real this time!). Team members MUST bring their biathlon journal. Please wear appropriate PT gear and dress for the evening weather. Make sure you have plenty of water, and healthy snacks.
Any questions please contact CI D. Kasper
Cadet Order of Dress: PT Gear
Staff Order of Dress: PT Gear
Shooting Team Open Development Night & Biathlon Team Practice
Arrival Time: 18:30 | Dismissal Time: 21:30
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
This evening is open to ALL cadets that wish to learn, develop, and improve their marksmanship skills before the marksmanship tryouts on Nov 4. This is the LAST opportunity to hone your marksmanship skills prior to the tryouts on Nov 4, as there will NOT be a development night on Oct 31. The focus for the evening is on the principles of marksmanship, proper body position and developing a routine.
Any questions please contact CI J. Kasper
Biathlon practices are ONLY open to those cadets who were selected for this year's team. The evening will consist of shooting and a run-and-shoot (for real this time!). Team members MUST bring their biathlon journal. Please wear appropriate PT gear and dress for the evening weather. Make sure you have plenty of water, and healthy snacks.
Any questions please contact CI D. Kasper
Cadet Order of Dress: PT Gear
Staff Order of Dress: PT Gear
Every Tuesday Evening (except during Stand Down)
Administration and Supply Nights
Arrival Time: 19:00 | Dismissal Time: 21:00
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
Tuesday evenings are for anyone to come in for administrative and supply issues; such as inquiring about, joining & leaving the Corps (19:00 - 21:00); issues, exchanges and returns of the dress (DEU) & field (FTU) uniforms (19:00-20:30); business with the Support Committee such as handing in fundraising proceeds (19:00-19:30); and training assistance (19:00-21:00).
For everything other than administrative and supply-related, it is always best to confirm that the person you want to see will be at the armoury.
Since the Air Rifle Team is shooting on the range most Tuesdays during the training year and the York Regional Police Guard are on the parade square the first Tuesday of each month, guests must be respectful and children must be supervised at all times.
There is never a bus on Tuesday evenings. Parking is limited out front (please do not park in the 6 spots closest to the building).
Cadet Order of Dress: Civies unless told otherwise
Staff Order of Dress: Civies unless told otherwise
Administration and Supply Nights
Arrival Time: 19:00 | Dismissal Time: 21:00
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
Tuesday evenings are for anyone to come in for administrative and supply issues; such as inquiring about, joining & leaving the Corps (19:00 - 21:00); issues, exchanges and returns of the dress (DEU) & field (FTU) uniforms (19:00-20:30); business with the Support Committee such as handing in fundraising proceeds (19:00-19:30); and training assistance (19:00-21:00).
For everything other than administrative and supply-related, it is always best to confirm that the person you want to see will be at the armoury.
Since the Air Rifle Team is shooting on the range most Tuesdays during the training year and the York Regional Police Guard are on the parade square the first Tuesday of each month, guests must be respectful and children must be supervised at all times.
There is never a bus on Tuesday evenings. Parking is limited out front (please do not park in the 6 spots closest to the building).
Cadet Order of Dress: Civies unless told otherwise
Staff Order of Dress: Civies unless told otherwise
Fri 27 Oct 2017
Regular Training Night
Arrival Time: 19:00 (Fri) | Dismissal Time: 22:00 (Fri)
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
This week will be a regular training night. Instructors, make sure you are prepared for your classes and have arranged with the QM any teaching aids you may need.
Section Commanders, call members of your section to ensure they are coming to regular training nights and are informed of the proper dress, what they need for Friday night training, and any class lesson they should read-up prior to the evening.
Next Sunday 5 Nov is the Georgina Remembrance day parades. ALL cadets from Georgina and E.G, plus Cenotaph Guard, are EXPECTED to attend the parade in Keswick or Sutton. See below for more details. We are only two weeks away from the Aurora Remembrance day parade. This is our biggest parade of the year! ALL cadets MUST ATTEND. NO EXCEPTIONS! Make sure you work on your uniform so it is absolutely perfect for the parade.
Please check the Bus Schedule for bus times.
Cadet Order of Dress: FTU
Staff Order of Dress: Cadpat
Regular Training Night
Arrival Time: 19:00 (Fri) | Dismissal Time: 22:00 (Fri)
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
This week will be a regular training night. Instructors, make sure you are prepared for your classes and have arranged with the QM any teaching aids you may need.
Section Commanders, call members of your section to ensure they are coming to regular training nights and are informed of the proper dress, what they need for Friday night training, and any class lesson they should read-up prior to the evening.
Next Sunday 5 Nov is the Georgina Remembrance day parades. ALL cadets from Georgina and E.G, plus Cenotaph Guard, are EXPECTED to attend the parade in Keswick or Sutton. See below for more details. We are only two weeks away from the Aurora Remembrance day parade. This is our biggest parade of the year! ALL cadets MUST ATTEND. NO EXCEPTIONS! Make sure you work on your uniform so it is absolutely perfect for the parade.
Please check the Bus Schedule for bus times.
Cadet Order of Dress: FTU
Staff Order of Dress: Cadpat
Mon 30 Oct 2017
Band Practice
Arrival Time: 18:00 | Dismissal Time: 20:00
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
Band members will practice music that will be presented at the Remembrance Day parade on Nov 11th. Pieces include: O' Canada, God Save the Queen, Braganza, El Abanico, My Boy Willy Wings
Cadet Order of Dress: Civilians
Staff Order of Dress: Civilians
Band Practice
Arrival Time: 18:00 | Dismissal Time: 20:00
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
Band members will practice music that will be presented at the Remembrance Day parade on Nov 11th. Pieces include: O' Canada, God Save the Queen, Braganza, El Abanico, My Boy Willy Wings
Cadet Order of Dress: Civilians
Staff Order of Dress: Civilians
Tues 31 Oct 2017
Halloween - NO Shooting Team Development Night
Arrival Time: | Dismissal Time:
Location:
There WILL NOT be any shooting this evening. Happy Halloween!!
Any questions please contact CI J. Kasper
Cadet Order of Dress:
Staff Order of Dress:
Halloween - NO Shooting Team Development Night
Arrival Time: | Dismissal Time:
Location:
There WILL NOT be any shooting this evening. Happy Halloween!!
Any questions please contact CI J. Kasper
Cadet Order of Dress:
Staff Order of Dress:
Thur 2 Nov 2017
Biathlon Team Practice
Arrival Time: 17:00 | Dismissal Time: 21:30
Location: Paul Semple Park, Newmarket
Biathlon practices are ONLY open to those cadets who were selected for this year's team. The evening will consist of fitness and rollerskiing. Team members MUST bring their biathlon journal, rollerskis, boots, rollerski poles, and HELMET. Biking gloves, knee-pads, and elbow-pads are highly recommended. Please wear appropriate PT gear and dress for the evening weather. Make sure you have plenty of water, healthy snacks, and warm clothes for the evening.
Any questions please contact CI D. Kasper
Cadet Order of Dress: PT Gear
Staff Order of Dress: PT Gear
Biathlon Team Practice
Arrival Time: 17:00 | Dismissal Time: 21:30
Location: Paul Semple Park, Newmarket
Biathlon practices are ONLY open to those cadets who were selected for this year's team. The evening will consist of fitness and rollerskiing. Team members MUST bring their biathlon journal, rollerskis, boots, rollerski poles, and HELMET. Biking gloves, knee-pads, and elbow-pads are highly recommended. Please wear appropriate PT gear and dress for the evening weather. Make sure you have plenty of water, healthy snacks, and warm clothes for the evening.
Any questions please contact CI D. Kasper
Cadet Order of Dress: PT Gear
Staff Order of Dress: PT Gear
Fri 3 - Sat 4 Nov 2017
Regular Training Night & One-Night Sleepover
Arrival Time: 19:00 (Fri) | Dismissal Time: 17:00 (Sat)
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
This week will be a regular training night and one-night sleepover. Instructors, make sure you are prepared for your classes and have arranged with the QM any teaching aids you may need. Section Commanders, call members of your section to ensure they are coming to regular training nights and are informed of the proper dress, what they need for Friday night training and the sleepover, and any class lesson they should read-up prior to the evening.
Activities for Saturday will be split between Poppying for the Aurora and Sutton legion's and Shooting Team tryouts. Cadets will alternate between a half-day poppying and a half-day at the armoury for shooting team tryouts. All cadets must be in attendance for the poppying campaign. Any cadet wishing to tryout for the shooting team MUST be in attendance Saturday.
Sunday Nov 5 are the Georgina Remembrance Day parades. Please see below for more details regarding those parades.
Please check the Bus Schedule for bus times.
Cadet Order of Dress: C2 (black dress pants and white dress shirt for those without uniform)
Staff Order of Dress: TBD
Regular Training Night & One-Night Sleepover
Arrival Time: 19:00 (Fri) | Dismissal Time: 17:00 (Sat)
Location: John Graves Simcoe Armoury
This week will be a regular training night and one-night sleepover. Instructors, make sure you are prepared for your classes and have arranged with the QM any teaching aids you may need. Section Commanders, call members of your section to ensure they are coming to regular training nights and are informed of the proper dress, what they need for Friday night training and the sleepover, and any class lesson they should read-up prior to the evening.
Activities for Saturday will be split between Poppying for the Aurora and Sutton legion's and Shooting Team tryouts. Cadets will alternate between a half-day poppying and a half-day at the armoury for shooting team tryouts. All cadets must be in attendance for the poppying campaign. Any cadet wishing to tryout for the shooting team MUST be in attendance Saturday.
Sunday Nov 5 are the Georgina Remembrance Day parades. Please see below for more details regarding those parades.
Please check the Bus Schedule for bus times.
Cadet Order of Dress: C2 (black dress pants and white dress shirt for those without uniform)
Staff Order of Dress: TBD
Sun 5 Nov 2017
Georgina Remembrance Day Parades
Arrival Time: Various | Dismissal Time: Various
Location: Keswick Cenotaph and Sutton Cenotaph
Sunday Nov 5 are the Georgina Remembrance day parades. ALL cadets from Georgina and East Gwillumbury, plus Cenotaph Guard, are EXPECTED to attend the parade in Keswick or Sutton. Cadets from Newmarket and Aurora should do their best to attend the parade and support the Georgina/E.G cadets.
The Keswick parade will march-off from Keswick Public School at 10:45am for a service at the Keswick cenotaph located at the corner of Church St. and The Queensway N.
Form-up for the Sutton parade is on McDonough Ave at 1:15pm and march-off will be at 1:30pm. Cadets will march approx 1.1km to the Sutton cenotaph for it's service. Following the service the parade will march to the Sutton Legion where cadets are invited for refreshments. Cadets can be picked up from the Sutton Legion at 3:00pm
Make sure you arrive 15 minutes prior to marching-off. There is NO bus for this event so please make your own arrangements to get to the drop-off locations.
Cadet Order of Dress: DEU C1
Staff Order of Dress: DEU 1A
Georgina Remembrance Day Parades
Arrival Time: Various | Dismissal Time: Various
Location: Keswick Cenotaph and Sutton Cenotaph
Sunday Nov 5 are the Georgina Remembrance day parades. ALL cadets from Georgina and East Gwillumbury, plus Cenotaph Guard, are EXPECTED to attend the parade in Keswick or Sutton. Cadets from Newmarket and Aurora should do their best to attend the parade and support the Georgina/E.G cadets.
The Keswick parade will march-off from Keswick Public School at 10:45am for a service at the Keswick cenotaph located at the corner of Church St. and The Queensway N.
Form-up for the Sutton parade is on McDonough Ave at 1:15pm and march-off will be at 1:30pm. Cadets will march approx 1.1km to the Sutton cenotaph for it's service. Following the service the parade will march to the Sutton Legion where cadets are invited for refreshments. Cadets can be picked up from the Sutton Legion at 3:00pm
Make sure you arrive 15 minutes prior to marching-off. There is NO bus for this event so please make your own arrangements to get to the drop-off locations.
Cadet Order of Dress: DEU C1
Staff Order of Dress: DEU 1A
