676 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Silver Star ZONE EXPEDITION TRAINING (ZET)

OIC: Lt. Bruce

Date(s): 20,21,22 April 2012

All Cadets and Parents Please Note:

ZET is a mandatory part of the Army Cadet program. Senior Cadets who do not participate in this training will not qualify for selection to expeditions, advanced camps or exchanges.  Cadets that do not complete the ZET program will not progress to the next star level and cannot be promoted to the next rank.

Event Details:

Cadets in the Gold Star program will participate in the fall exercises, Cadets in the Silver Star program will participate in the spring exercise. The ZET program is a high intensity physical exercise that combines canoeing, mountain biking and orienteering. This exercise is designed to develop leadership and test the personal limits and skills of the Cadets through an Eco-Challenge competition. Throughout the weekend you will complete a mountain bike challenge, orienteering course, a GPS-navigational foot-race, and a timed canoe trip. Success will depend upon your mental and physical efforts. This training will further develop your map and compass skills, provide mental and physical challenges, and prepare you for further Expedition Training opportunities in the Army Cadet Program such as Regional, National and International Expeditions and the Rocky Mountain Army Cadet Summer Training Centre.

Meals will be provided on the exercise, Cadets will be outside and subject to inclement weather and should dress accordingly. Please review the additional information link below.  Departure location to be announced

Cost to Cadet for This Event:

No Cost to Cadet

Timings Silver ZET:

The bus departure and return location is Milton Memorial Arena, 77 Thompson Rd. South  View Map

Friday 20 Apr 2012
 Depart: Milton Memorial Arena, 77 Thompson Rd. South@ 1800hrs    

  

Sunday 22 Apr 2012
   Arrive: Milton Memorial Arena, 77 Thompson Rd. South@ 1600-1630hrs  

 

Kit List:

Cadets must bring the following items:

1. Health card (your health card must be presented to board the bus)
2. Completed Permission Form
3. Jacket & Rain gear
4. Physical quick dry fitness clothing
5. Toothbrush, soap, shampoo, towel
6. Clothes for 3 days.
7. Sunscreen
8. Sunglasses
9. Hat (mandatory)
10. Sleeping bag/pillow (Sleeping bags will be provided)
11. Running shoes/Hiking boots suitable for wet and mud conditions and running shoes.

Form(s) to complete and return to attend this event.

Form(s) must be submitted when boarding the bus

1. Permission Form (Spring ZET) Silver and Gold Star Cadets