Announcements FOR CADETS
2026-27 Important dates
*** No Parents, Cadets or other Civilians should be parking in any of the spots past the gate at Seaforth Armoury ***
For the Week of October 25-31, 2026
Training Night – 29 Oct 2026
· Timings: 1830-2130h
· Location: Seaforth Armoury
· Dress: C5 or Appropriate Costume
· New Cadet Dress: White Dress Shirt, Black Trousers and Black Shoes or Appropriate Costume
· Duty Flight: Eagle Flight
INFORMATION ORDER – Highlighted are updated items
Attendance and Absences
Wearing of the Poppy *NEW*
Uniform Exchange
New Cadets – Cadet365 Accounts
Sr FTX *NEW*
Marksmanship *NEW*
Level 1 Uniforms
Parking Announcement *NEW*
Upcoming Dates *NEW*
Parent’s Corner *NEW*
1. ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES
· Please note, attendance occurs at opening parade in flights
o Do not wait at the edge of the parade square
o As long as Opening hasn’t finished (and you see the Attendance ClipBoards with your Flt Comd), ask permission to fall-in and they will mark you present.
· If you arrive late/after opening has occurred, please make your way to the office and speak to Admin so they can change the attendance to mark you present.
· UNABLE TO ATTEND WEEKLY THURSDAY TRAINING NIGHTS - *NEW*
o If you are sick, or unable to attend cadets, please use this 135 Thursday Night Absence Tracker (Attendance) – Fill out form to let us know
o E-mails are no longer going to be checked
2. WEARING OF THE POPPY - *NEW*
· The National Poppy Campaign officially begins October 24th and Cadets are authorized to wear the Poppy on their uniform and during Cadet training. Ensure you know the proper placement of the Poppy by reviewing the guidelines.
· We will not be providing Poppies at the Unit. You may source your own Poppy from a local Legion or Poppy vendor.
3. UNIFORM EXCHANGE
· If your uniform no longer fits you, please bring the pieces that no longer fit to the supply for exchange. Exchanges can happen on ANY Thursday evening.
4. CADET365 – NEW CADETS
· All new cadets will be sent a Cadet365 email to activate by the Training Officer. This may take some time so please bear with us.
· PLEASE ACTIVATE your account when received – ALL communication is through MS TEAMS.
5. Sr FTX INFORMATION - *NEW*
· The Sr FTX (Nov 06-08) has been postponed. The new date is scheduled for March 05-07, 2026. Please note this date in your calendars.
6. MARKSMANSHIP - *NEW*
· Range Familiarization Night will occur on Monday evenings from 1830-2100h at Seaforth Armoury. Dress is appropriate Civilian Attire.
· Range night is currently only open for Level 2+ Cadets who have signed up the previous Thursday Night in person. Sign-ups occur weekly.
7. LEVEL 1 UNIFORMS
· The new uniforms have begun to arrive, and we are beginning to distribute them. If you are waiting on a uniform, please do not come to the supply to check if it has arrived.
· The supply officer will call you to the office once your uniform is ready for pickup. Please note that not all uniforms are ready yet. Approximately 10–20 cadets will receive their uniforms over the coming weeks, as we are still waiting for additional shipments.
· Once your uniform is ready, you will be called by name on parade night. Uniforms that are ready will be set aside. If you are not present on parade night, we will email you to let you know your uniform has arrived. If a uniform is not collected within three weeks of being called or emailed, it will be reassigned to the next cadet on the waiting list.
8. ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PARKING - *NEW*
· Parking spots at Seaforth Armoury are only meant for CAF members and those working at Seaforth Armoury. No Parents, Cadets or other Civilians should be parking in any of the spots past the gate. Please find parking on nearby side streets.
9. UPCOMING DATES - *NEW*
· Oct 24 - Fam Flying
· Nov 6-8 - Senior FTX *Postponed*
· Oct 30, Nov 1, Nov 7-8 - Poppy Tagging
· Nov 11 - Remembrance Day Parade
· Mar 5-7 – Sr FTX
· May 14-16 – All Sqn FTX
10. PARENT’S CORNER – A WORD FROM 135 SSC *NEW*
· Do you have any spare time? Would you like to help the SSC?
o The SSC is always looking for new members to join the committee. If you are able to volunteer your time to help with a cadet event or the canteen please reach out to Danielle at 135sscchair@gmail.com.
· Would you like to connect with other parents? Two parents have created group chats if you like to connect with other parents about events, carpooling, and more. Please see the attached posters in the e-mail containing links to join.
· The SSC AGM will be held Nov 5th at 7pm in the Anderson Room. All parents are welcome to attend and learn about the budget and what the SSC does to support the 135 Air Cadets.
Any questions can be directed to the people in the sections, or you can email us for more information or clarifications.
REGISTER WITH US
Please visit our recruitment page for more information.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2026-2027 TRAINING YEAR!
General New Recruit Registration Information
Once an online registration form has been submitted to 135 Air, you must complete the registration process in person with the Administration Officer on a Thursday Parade Night.
Time: 1900-2100h (once your registration is completed, you are free to leave)
Bring: Valid government ID, Health Care Card and Number, and a parent/guardian needs to be present, along with the new cadet, to sign the final paperwork.
Find street parking along the side streets and enter through the gate on W 1st Ave. Do not park in the parkade.
COntact us
135air@cadets.gc.ca
Seaforth armoury
1650 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3G4
135 Bell-Irving RCACS meets Thursday nights from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM during the school year.
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