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 November 01-07, 2026
Training Night – 05 Nov 2026
Timings: 1830-2130h
Location: Seaforth Armoury
Dress: C1
New Cadet Dress: White Dress Shirt, Black Trousers and Black Shoes
Duty Flight: Hawk Flight
INFORMATION ORDER – Highlighted are updated items
Wearing of the Poppy
Remembrance Day Parade *NEW*
Poppy Tagging *NEW*
Uniform Exchange
New Cadets – Cadet365 Accounts
Marksmanship
Band *NEW*
Level 1 Uniforms
Parking Announcement
Upcoming Dates
Parent’s Corner *NEW*
1.WEARING OF THE POPPY
The National Poppy Campaign officially began 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.
2.REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE - *NEW*
135 RCACS will participate in Vancouver City’s Annual Remembrance Day Commemoration Parade on Wednesday the 11th of November 2026 at the Vancouver Cenotaph located at the intersection of Hastings and Cambie Streets in downtown Vancouver.
Cadets will have to notify their school that they will not be attending the day should they participate in the parade.
Cadets should arrive at the “Easy Park” Garage for drop-off at Cambie and Pender NLT 9:15am on the 11th.
Dress is C1. The Parade will last until ~11:30am and Cadets can be picked up at the drop-off location after this time.
3.POPPY TAGGING - *NEW*
Every year, 135 Sqn supports the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy fund through participating in fundraising (we call it "tagging") in the days leading up to Remembrance Day.
We support by going out in public with our blue uniforms on, holding trays of poppies, and collecting donations from members of the public in exchange for poppies. Shifts are rain or shine. You can use these hours towards school community service.
Sign up for a shift here
4.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.
5.CADET365 – NEW CADETS
All new cadets should have been sent a Cadet365 email to activate by the Training Officer. This may have gone to your Parent’s e-mail account. The Cadet365 account is for Cadets, NOT the Parents.
PLEASE ACTIVATE your account when received – ALL communication is through MS TEAMS.
6.MARKSMANSHIP
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.BAND
Interested in joining the squadron band? Sign up using the link below! All experience levels are welcome!
Sign up here.
8.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.
9.ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT PARKING
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.
10.UPCOMING DATES
Oct 24 - Fam Flying
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
11.PARENT’S CORNER – A WORD FROM 135 SSC *NEW*
Do you have any spare time? Would you like to help the SSC?
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.
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.
If you are able, we encourage families to consider making a donation to the squadron. Your support helps us provide the many activities, training opportunities, flying experiences, equipment, and other cost associated with the cadet program.
Donations can be made via cash donations at the canteen or e-transfer to 135ssctreasurer@gmail.com, please put your child's name in the message so we can issue you a tax receipt.
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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