Past Events
A Look Back at Our Successful Events from the 2023-2024 Training Year
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.
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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!