05/25/2024
Annual Ceremonial Review
When: TOMORROW!! Sun, May 26,
7:45am – 3:30pm
Where: Howard Darwin Centennial Arena, 1765 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 1E1, Canada (map)
Description:
The ACR is the most important event of the Air Cadet training year. This mandatory parade is the opportunity for the cadets to display what they have learned over the past training year to their families and assembled guests. It is also the opportunity for the Squadron to honor deserving cadets by presenting them with various awards. This year’s ACR will be taking place this Sunday at the Howard Darwin Centennial Arena (1765 Merivale Road). The Reviewing Officer for this parade will be Brigadier-General Darryl Taylor, CD, Director General, Aerospace Equipment Program Management. All cadets are expected to be attendance.
Details for Cadets:
Cadets are to arrive at 9 AM.
Drill team cadets are to arrive at 7:45 AM.
Band cadets participating in the Ottawa Race Weekend will arrive later in the morning.
Cadets are to arrive in appropriate civilian attire and will change into their uniforms later in the morning.
This dress for this parade is as follows:
Cadets are to wear C-1A (tunic, blue shirt, pants, boots, wedge, and applicable medals).
Cadets are authorized to wear their Field Training Uniform (FTU) if they do not have C-1A.
Cadets are authorized to wear a white collared shirt, and dark pants if they do not have C1A for FTU
Food: Cadets will be provided 2 slices of cheese pizza, a bag of chips and a granola bar. If cadets cannot eat cheese pizza, they are to bring a lunch as there will be no other alternatives. Cadets should arrive with a refillable water bottle.
Details for Parents/Guests:
Parents/guests are to arrive at 1:30 PM, the parade will start at 1:45 PM.
There will be unassigned seating in the arena bleachers
It is anticipated that the parade will conclude 3:30 PM, a reception will follow.
Questions: [email protected]