A Look Back at Our Successful Events
We believe that participating in events is an important part of our training and development as cadets. The training year has been filled with opportunities for us to develop our skills, learn from experiences, and grow as a team. Below is a list of the events we have participated in during the 2023-2024 training year.
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Click the button below for a list of current & upcoming events.
2024-2025 Training Year
Opening Night - Welcome Back!
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
September 05
1830
LHQ
PICK UP:
September 05
2115
LHQ
Returning cadets: Bring parents/guardians to sign your Annual Validation Form. Bring any uniform parts that need to be exchanged. You do not need to stay the whole night.
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New cadets: We encourage all new recruits to complete the application in advance of September 5th.
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Dress for the evening is Field Training Uniform (FTU) or appropriate civilians.
1st Biathlon Try-outs
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
September 08
0900
LHQ
PICK UP:
September 08
1600
LHQ
Cadets interested in trying out for the Biathlon team should attend practices. Final team will be decided mid-October. This will be a run and shoot format.
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Practices will be held weekly on Sundays from 0900 to 1600 or as determined by the coach.
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Dress for biathlon practices is appropriate civilians.
FTX Dirty Dragoons
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
October 04
1800
LHQ
PICK UP:
October 06
1600
LHQ
Cadets will be learning basic survival skills such are fire building, knot tying and shelter building. Cadet will be transported to the Lessard Lake Outdoor Education Centre by bus Friday evening and sleep indoors. Saturday evening, they will be sleeping in tents outside before returning by bus Sunday afternoon.
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Dress for the weekend is Field Training Uniform (FTU) and/or appropriate civilians.
Not sure what an FTX is? Read our FTX Supplementary Information guide here:
Regional Expedition - Spruce Woods Trek
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
October 7
0900
To be confirmed...
PICK UP:
October 17
1600
To be confirmed...
Open to MASTER CADETS only!
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Master Cadets from across the region will have an opportunity to further their expedition skills on a multi-day back-country activity. Cadets cannot have any participation limitations.
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*The drop off & pick up location will be confirmed with the Travel Orders for selected cadets.
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Dress for the weekend is Field Training Uniform (FTU) and/or appropriate civilians.
Poppy Day
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
November 02
0930
Norwood Legion
PICK UP:
November 02
1500
Norwood Legion
*Please note the change in timings to 0930 to 1500*
Cadets will be selling poppies in support of the Legion Poppy Fund. Cadets will be assigned store locations around north Edmonton. Drivers to/from the various locations will be volunteers. Lunch and morning snacks are provided.
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Dress for the event is Full Dress Uniform. Cadets without dress uniforms are permitted to wear their Field Training Uniforms (FTU). Please make sure your FTU are cleaned and wrinkle-free!
No Stone Left Alone (NSLA)
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
November 04
0900
Beechmount Cemetery
PICK UP:
November 04
1130
Beechmount Cemetery
Silver Stars & above only will participate in a ceremony laying poppies on the headstones of veterans buried in the field of honor.
The ceremony is recorded and broadcast across Canada. Parents are welcome to stay and watch.
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The dress for the ceremony is Full Dress Uniform with warm clothing underneath.
Remembrance Day: Location #1 (Legion)
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
November 11
0900
Norwood Legion
PICK UP:
November 11
1200
Norwood Legion
Cadets will participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony indoors at Norwood Legion with other cadet units.
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Dress for the ceremony is Full Dress Uniform. Cadets without dress uniforms are permitted to wear their Field Training Uniforms (FTU). Please make sure your FTU are cleaned and wrinkle-free!
Remembrance Day: Location #2 (Light Horse Park)
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
November 11
0830
Holy Trinity Church
PICK UP:
November 11
1200
Light Horse Park
Cadets will participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies with the South Alberta Light Horse regiment. The ceremony starts at Holy Trinity Church with a small service. The cadets and soldiers will then march through the streets (through Whyte Avenue) to Light Horse Park for the Remembrance Ceremony and the laying of wreaths.
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Dress for the ceremony is Full Dress Uniform with warm clothing underneath. Cadets without dress uniforms are permitted to wear their Field Training Uniforms (FTU). Please make sure your FTU are cleaned and wrinkle-free!
Fall Music Clinic
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
November 29
1800
Jefferson Armoury
PICK UP:
December 01
1600
Jefferson Armoury
Although the unit does not currently have its own band, cadets that play a musical instrument can participate in one of the music clinics. Cadets interested in practicing with a band (military/brass band or pipe band) should let the staff know in order to get the information for one of the multi-unit band practices in the city.
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The fall music clinic focuses on musical instruction as well as music level testing. Cadets must provide their own instrument.
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Dress for the weekend is Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Open House: Reindeer Games
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
DROP OFF:
December 19
1830
LHQ
PICK UP:
December 19
2100
LHQ
This event is open to the public!
Cadets, along with their family and friends, will compete in small group activities to earn points for their troop and claim the coveted annual Reindeer Games Trophy. It’s an evening of teamwork, laughter, and holiday cheer.
Participants are also encouraged to contribute to the celebration by bringing a dish for the potluck.
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Dress for cadets is civilian clothing.
2023-2024 Training Year
Our next event... don't miss out!
FTX Dirty Dragoons
Date: September 29 - October 01
Time: drop off @ 0600 | pickup @ 1600
Location: Drop off at LHQ | Exercise at Pelican Cove
Cadets will participate in a No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation ceremony that is livestreamed nationally on Global News starting at 1030 am MDT.
Click below to access the permission form, to sign up for the activity, and to access the kit list for this FTX.
A friendly competition...
ADA Sports Day
Date: October 14
Time: drop off @ 0830 | pickup @ 1600
Location: Gold Bar Park
Cadets will participate in a Area Discretionary Activity (ADA) Sports Day with cadets from 3 other cadet units. The day will consist of a Sports Tabloid event and several sports games (soccer, handball, kickball, basketball, volleyball, gaga ball)
Click below to access the permission form, to sign up for the activity, and to view the schedule of events.
Coming right up!
Visit to Strathcona Mounted Troop
Date: October 21
Original Time: drop off @ 0900 | pickup @ 1600
NEW Time: drop off @ 1400 | pickup @ 1600
Due to operational requirement, the visit hours had to be shortened. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in the tour.
Location: CFB Edmonton Saddle Club [Edmonton Garrison Map]
Cadets will participate in a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Familiarization activity with the Strathcona Mounted Troop (check out their website here: https://www.strathconas.ca/strathcona-mounted-troop)
Dress for the weather, bring a day pack & a water bottle!
Click below to access the permission form, the Garrison Map (we're meeting at the Saddle Club [top-right corner]) and to sign up for the activity.
Stage II - Zone Competition
Biathlon Competition
Date: October 28
Time: drop off @ 0830 | pickup @ 1600
Location: Edmonton Nordic Biathlon Center [10980 - 17th ST NW]
Our biathletes will participate in the Stage II Biathlon Zone Competition. Good luck to our athletes - we wish them the best!
Note: Only selected biathletes may participate in the competition.
A personal act of remembrance...
No Stone Left Alone
Date: November 02
Time: drop off @ 0930 | pickup @ 1200
Location: Beechmount Cemetery [12420 104 St NW]
Cadets will participate in a No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation ceremony that is livestreamed nationally on Global News starting at 1030 am MDT.
Click below to sign up for the activity. Visit the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation (NSLA) to learn more about the foundation.
An annual campaign to raise funds...
Poppy Day
Date: November 04
Original Time: drop off @ 0830 | pickup @ 1200
Location: Norwood Legion (11150 82 St)
Cadets will participate in the annual poppy campaign conducted by local Legion Branches. Norwood Legion Branch #178 supports 2051 19th Alberta Dragoons in part through the poppy fund.
Cadets are to wear their FULL DRESS UNIFORM with toques, black gloves, and cadet parka.
Click below to sign up for the activity and to get directions to the Norwood Legion.
TWO Remembrance Ceremonies
Remembrance Day
Date: November 11
Time: drop off @ 0830 | pickup @ 1200
Cadets will participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony.
Cadets will need to sign up to only one of the two ceremonies.
Location #1:
Holy Trinity Church/Light Horse Park
Location #2:
Norwood Legion
Cadets are to wear their FULL DRESS UNIFORM with toques, black gloves, and cadet parka.
Holy Trinity Church/Light Horse Park
Drop off is at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (10037 84 Ave). There will be a service, followed by a March Past to Light Horse Park (10324 85 Ave) for the Remembrance Ceremony.
Directions to...
Norwood Legion
Ceremony is held at Norwood Legion, followed by a lunch hosted by the Norwood Legion (11150 82 St).
Oil Kings vs. Saskatoon Blades
Oil Kings Cadet Appreciation Night
Date: January 21
Time: drop off @ 1400 | pickup approx. @ 1800
Location: Rogers Place (10214 104 Ave)
Cadets are invited to attend an Oil Kings hockey game in appreciation for cadets in Edmonton and surrounding area.
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Ticket sales is now closed. Thank you to everyone that purchased, tickets are anticipated to be distributed starting January 11th.
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A big thank you to the 2051 Dragoons Parent Committee for sponsoring half the cost of the tickets for cadets and staff of 2051 Dragoons!
Cadets are to wear their FULL DRESS UNIFORM.
Click below to sign up for the activity and to get directions to the Rogers Place.
A visit with our affiliated unit...
Cadet Visit to SALH Lines
Date: January 24
Time: drop off @ 1900 | pickup @ 2100
Location: Brigadier James Curry Jefferson Armoury [11630, 109th Street]
Cadets will participate in a visit to the South Alberta Light Horse regimental lines. The SALH have a great programmed prepared for our visit!
We will be joined by cadets from 3053 army cadet corps and 3051 army cadet corps.
Click below to sign up for the activity and get directions to the Jefferson Armoury
In case of emergency...
Standard First Aid Training
Date: February 24 & February 25
Time: drop off @ 0800* | pickup @ 1600
*Note the time change from 0900*
Location: LHQ
Cadets will participate in a course on standard first aid at the local headquarters (LHQ). Upon completion and passing the course, cadets will be first aid certified and will receive their Standard First Aid certificate.
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Lunch is not provided, please remember to bring a lunch.
Click below to sign up for the activity
Do you know how to survive in the cold?
FTX Cold Dragoons
Date: March 16, 2024
Time: drop off @ 0900 | pickup @ 1600
Location: Rundle Park - Picnic Site #6
Cadets will participate in a Cold Weather field training exercise (FTX) where they will learn and put to practice winter survival skills. Cadets will also participate in snowshoeing and toboggan pulling/pushing activities, should snow conditions permit.
Cadets are to dress appropriately for the weather!
Click below to sign up for the activity and to get directions to Rundle Park - Picnic Site #6.
Competitions
Excellence Guaranteed
Biathlon
Stage III (Provincials)
Date: February 03 to 04
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The athletes will showcase their skiing and marksmanship skills and compete against talented youth from all over the province.
Our Team:
Category: Junior Team
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Osborne
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Thompson
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Adult Coach: CI Flavell
Marksmanship
Stage II (Zones)
Stage III (Provincials)
Date - Zones: February 11th and 18th
Date - Provincials: April 12-14
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The athletes will showcase their marksmanship skills in both prone and standing positions.
Our Teams:
Two teams of five:
Team A:
Alhajali + Funk, D + Ali, + Moneta + Werenka
Team B:
Skaarup + Lyle + McCarthy + Mok + Funk, N
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Cadet Coach: CWO Becker
Adult Coach: CI Bernatchez
Join us in wishing them good luck!!!
An evening training with the SALH...
SALH Map & Compass
Date: April 17, 2024
Time: drop off @ 1845 | pickup @ 2100
Location: Jefferson Armoury (11630 109 St NW)
Cadets are invited to participate in a Map & Compass themed visit on April 17th. The plan consists of a classroom portion for learning map and compass orienteering, then an outdoor practical lesson.
If time permits, cadets will be given a tour of the SALH vehicles.
Click below to sign up for the activity and for directions to Jefferson Armoury.
I'm not lost. I'm wandering...
FTX Wandering Dragoons
Date: April 20, 2024
Time: drop off @ 0900 | pickup @ 1600
Location: Elk Island Park
Cadets will participate in a hiking/trekking field training exercise (FTX) where they will learn and put to practice hiking and navigation skills.
Cadets are to dress appropriately for the weather!
Click below to sign up for the activity and to view the kit list. Cadets are to be dropped off at the Tamarack Parking Lot.
No matter where you go, there you are...
ADA Orienteering Day
Date: May 25
Time: drop off @ 0900 | pickup @ 1600
Location: Rundle Park
Cadets will participate in a joint Area Discretionary Activity (ADA) Orienteering Day with cadets from 3 other cadet units. The day will consist of a beginner instruction course, and orienteering event, followed by a post-game debriefing.
Click below to sign up for the activity.
Looking sharp for ACR!
Uniform Workshop
Date: June 09, 2024
Time: drop off @ 0900 | pickup @ 1600
Location: LHQ
In preparation of our ACR, we will be hosting a Uniform Workshop*.
Cadets will be:
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Ironing uniforms
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Polishing boots
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Shaping berets
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Tying ties
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Sowing badges
Please bring an iron and ironing board and boot polishing kit and pack a lunch. At the end of the workshop, cadets are encouraged to leave the perfected uniforms at the LHQ until ACR.
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Cadets will also be practicing for the ACR parade and parade positions are going to be selected.
*Note that if a cadet cannot attend for the whole day, we still strongly recommend they attend part of it.
It's a wrap!
Annual Ceremonial Review
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: Cadets drop off @ 0800 | pickup @ 1600
Location: Balwin Community Hall
Our Annual Ceremonial Review is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th and we would be honoured if you would attend. Guests are to be seated by 12:45 PM as the ceremony will start at 1:00 PM sharp. The ceremony will be held at the Balwin Community Hall (12904 74 St NW).
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Please RSVP to 2051communications@2051dragoons.com (or by using the button below) with the number of attendees.
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Following the ceremony, the cadets have prepared interactive displays for parents & guests to enjoy. The 2051 Dragoons Parents Committee will also host a BBQ for guests and cadets to enjoy.
Parents, guardians, family members, and member of the public are invited to attend to Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR). Guests are asked to be seated by 12:45 PM and follow directions from adult staff/volunteers for the location of the parade and interactive displays.
