Teams
The Rangers have a proud tradition of great teams. You can enhance your skills, experiences, and have more fun by joining our amazing teams!
"Try-A-Team" Day is coming up!
Try-A-Team Day is a day for ANY cadet to come out and experience ALL the teams 2799 has to offer. But, if you are a Green Star, Red Star, or someone who IS NOT already on a team, then we especially want you to come out!
Try-A-Team day will be held at John Graves Simcoe Armoury on Sunday June 10th from 8am-12:30pm. Lunch is NOT provided. Bring water and snacks. Dress for the day is PT gear. The day will consist of cadets rotating through each of the teams, where they'll have 1 hour at each team station to try on team equipment, talk to the coach and experience what that team is all about! Check out below to learn more about each team.
NOTE: This is an ALL OR NOTHING event. Signing up means you will be rotating through ALL the teams/stations, not just the one you are interested in. Don't be discouraged about doing something you may not be interested. You never know what you might like until you try it!
CLICK HERE to sign-up for the day.
Try-A-Team Day is a day for ANY cadet to come out and experience ALL the teams 2799 has to offer. But, if you are a Green Star, Red Star, or someone who IS NOT already on a team, then we especially want you to come out!
Try-A-Team day will be held at John Graves Simcoe Armoury on Sunday June 10th from 8am-12:30pm. Lunch is NOT provided. Bring water and snacks. Dress for the day is PT gear. The day will consist of cadets rotating through each of the teams, where they'll have 1 hour at each team station to try on team equipment, talk to the coach and experience what that team is all about! Check out below to learn more about each team.
NOTE: This is an ALL OR NOTHING event. Signing up means you will be rotating through ALL the teams/stations, not just the one you are interested in. Don't be discouraged about doing something you may not be interested. You never know what you might like until you try it!
CLICK HERE to sign-up for the day.
Orienteering Team
The orienteering team tracks and seeks out flags hidden in the bush. The points are set in advance by the coordinator and the grid references are recorded. At briefing, the OC gives the coordinates to the competitors, who must then plot them on their map and seek them out, stamping their timecard at each flag. The team that completes the competition the fastest, and with the most stamps, wins the competition. In some cases, points are different for each flag as some are more difficult to seek out. In this case, the team commander must decide which route is best for his/her team. The Rangers of 2799 hold the 2012 Gold Medal for Men's and Women's Teams!
The orienteering team tracks and seeks out flags hidden in the bush. The points are set in advance by the coordinator and the grid references are recorded. At briefing, the OC gives the coordinates to the competitors, who must then plot them on their map and seek them out, stamping their timecard at each flag. The team that completes the competition the fastest, and with the most stamps, wins the competition. In some cases, points are different for each flag as some are more difficult to seek out. In this case, the team commander must decide which route is best for his/her team. The Rangers of 2799 hold the 2012 Gold Medal for Men's and Women's Teams!
Marksmanship Team
Team members are selected based on past performances and Corps familiarization shoots. The Air Rifle Team at QYRACC has a long, successful history that still continues today. Cadets use the Daisy air rifle to fire upon paper or electronic targets. The bull, or dead centre, is about the size of the head of a pen and shots are taken from a distance of 10 metres; so accuracy is extremely difficult to achieve. In competition cadets shoot as part of 5 person team which must have at least two cadets under the age of 15. Cadets fire from both the prone (laying down) position as well as the standing position. Along with firing, each cadet must also change sights and pump the rifle. Cadets on this team are always supervised by an RSO and by coaches. The 2799 Rangers have won more Provincial and National Championships than any other Cadet Corps in Ontario. Check out the Marksmanship Team page to learn more.
Team members are selected based on past performances and Corps familiarization shoots. The Air Rifle Team at QYRACC has a long, successful history that still continues today. Cadets use the Daisy air rifle to fire upon paper or electronic targets. The bull, or dead centre, is about the size of the head of a pen and shots are taken from a distance of 10 metres; so accuracy is extremely difficult to achieve. In competition cadets shoot as part of 5 person team which must have at least two cadets under the age of 15. Cadets fire from both the prone (laying down) position as well as the standing position. Along with firing, each cadet must also change sights and pump the rifle. Cadets on this team are always supervised by an RSO and by coaches. The 2799 Rangers have won more Provincial and National Championships than any other Cadet Corps in Ontario. Check out the Marksmanship Team page to learn more.
Biathlon Team
Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport that combines cross-country (Nordic) skiing and marksmanship. Cadets use cross country skis and skate technique to traverse a course that is looped back to the range. With their heart rates up, they then fire a 0.22 calibre target rifle or Daisy air rifle, trying to knock down five targets using only five rounds. The circuit is completed numerous times and varies in distance depending on the race event. The biathlon team comprises smaller, two-person teams of males and females. 2799 features some of the very best cadet biathletes in the country and has won the Provincial and National Championships many times, most recently in 2018! Check out the Biathlon Team page to learn more.
Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport that combines cross-country (Nordic) skiing and marksmanship. Cadets use cross country skis and skate technique to traverse a course that is looped back to the range. With their heart rates up, they then fire a 0.22 calibre target rifle or Daisy air rifle, trying to knock down five targets using only five rounds. The circuit is completed numerous times and varies in distance depending on the race event. The biathlon team comprises smaller, two-person teams of males and females. 2799 features some of the very best cadet biathletes in the country and has won the Provincial and National Championships many times, most recently in 2018! Check out the Biathlon Team page to learn more.
Band
The band offers cadets with previous musical experience in a school program, an opportunity to further develop and perfect their skills with their instrument and play in a military band. The band will compete against other cadet corps, measuring musical skill, marching and cohesiveness as a unit as well as overall appearance. The band is an important part of cadet parades where they are responsible for keeping the marching parade in-step and performing traditional military music. The band performs at the Commanding Officer parades, Remembrance Day, legion events, Annual Ceremonial Review, and other parades/events as necessary. The following types of players are required: brass (trumpet, cornet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba), woodwinds (flute, clarinet, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone) and percussion (snare, bass drum, bells, cymbals).
The band offers cadets with previous musical experience in a school program, an opportunity to further develop and perfect their skills with their instrument and play in a military band. The band will compete against other cadet corps, measuring musical skill, marching and cohesiveness as a unit as well as overall appearance. The band is an important part of cadet parades where they are responsible for keeping the marching parade in-step and performing traditional military music. The band performs at the Commanding Officer parades, Remembrance Day, legion events, Annual Ceremonial Review, and other parades/events as necessary. The following types of players are required: brass (trumpet, cornet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba), woodwinds (flute, clarinet, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone) and percussion (snare, bass drum, bells, cymbals).
Drill Team
The Rangers pride themselves on sending top notch cadets to this foot drill competition. Drill team is for those who take a great deal of pride in their uniforms, their deportment, and their proficiency with military drill. A section of cadets from all ranks is compiled and commanded by a senior, usually the Drill Sergeant Major (DSM). The team practices difficult drill movements and sequences and competes annually for the title. They also perform a demonstration at the annual review parade.
The Rangers pride themselves on sending top notch cadets to this foot drill competition. Drill team is for those who take a great deal of pride in their uniforms, their deportment, and their proficiency with military drill. A section of cadets from all ranks is compiled and commanded by a senior, usually the Drill Sergeant Major (DSM). The team practices difficult drill movements and sequences and competes annually for the title. They also perform a demonstration at the annual review parade.
Flag Party
The Flag Party is not a team but rather an honourable appointment. It consists of five cadets - two flag bearers and three escorts. The flag party is used on special parades such as a CO's Parade, Remembrance Day and the Annual Review Parade. The cadets chosen to be in the Flag Party will have demonstrated excellence in drill, dress and deportment.
The Flag Party is not a team but rather an honourable appointment. It consists of five cadets - two flag bearers and three escorts. The flag party is used on special parades such as a CO's Parade, Remembrance Day and the Annual Review Parade. The cadets chosen to be in the Flag Party will have demonstrated excellence in drill, dress and deportment.
