ABOUT SHOOTING

The Cadet Marksmanship Program is a challenging and competitive sports program accessible to all cadets. It develops skills through superior training and Olympic-style competition. This is why every year, thousands of cadets participate in this fun and rewarding program.
Cadets have the opportunity to participate in a series of competitions at the local level that culminate in provincial/territorial competitions and an annual National Cadet Marksmanship Championship.

WHO WE ARE
The Air Rifle Marksmanship team comprises the most elite precision shooters at 2799.  A high degree of dedication, determination, mental management, and commitment is required to be on this highly skilled and competitive team.  Click here to learn more about the 2018 Team Members
The Air Rifle team trains once per week as a team; Tuesday evenings starting in November as well as occasional full-day Saturday practices.  Team members are expected to train in the mental side of shooting as well between practice.  The Air Rifle season consists of three progressive competitions:  Zones, Regionals, & Nationals.  The team also competes in some additional competition events, both with other cadets and on the civilian circuit, such as the Bawden Shoot, Tartan Shoot, QYRANG Invitational and the Canadian Airgun Grand Prix.

WHEN WE TRAIN

Development Training - Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm (Sept-Oct)
​ Team Training - Tuesdays 6:30-10:00pm (Nov-May)

HOW TO JOIN
Lt J Kasper hosts Junior and Open Development nights starting in September and running through the end of October.  Cadets are encouraged to come out to these opportunities to gain experience and skills before tryouts.  Every cadet in the corps will have the chance to shoot on the Remembrance Day sleepover weekend (November) for their qualification and also, as their tryout for the team.  ANY cadet can tryout for the team regardless of experience or marksmanship ability.  If successful in making the first cut, you will then start practicing with the team.  There will be multiple "cuts" during the season and 5 cadets will make the final team selection, usually 3 seniors and 2 juniors. 
The 2799 marksmanship team has a long and successful history in the Cadet program.  2799 is one of the top shooting Corps in Canada, having advanced to the National Cadet Marksmanship Championship many years and continually earning spots on the podium!  In May 2018, our team advanced to Nationals in Esquimalt, British Columbia and earned a silver medal in the standing category!  Check out the Where We've Been map to see where else we've competed in Canada!

OUR HISTORY