Hill was one of 61 Sea, Army and Air Cadet participants competing in this year’s competition. “It was a wonderful experience. It was something new and exciting,” said Hill.

Hill joined 56 RCSCC in November 2020 and has enjoyed every moment. When reflecting on her time in the Sea Cadet Program, she shared that her favourite aspect of Cadets is the ability to participate in sailing and nautical training. “I had the best time at His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Quadra Cadet Training Centre last summer. Over a six-week period, I learned how to sail and had so much fun participating in the regatta races,” she added.

From coaching, to officiating, to working as a team on the trails and ranges, the Canadian Cadet Organization (CCO) Biathlon Championship Series and the CCO as a whole provide opportunities for Cadets to develop, test and build their leadership, citizenship, and team-building skills in a setting that promotes a lifelong appreciation for a healthy, active lifestyle.

The Cadet Program is open to all youth between the ages of 12 to 18 years of age and provides youth opportunities to develop skills that will last a lifetime including leadership, teamwork, and communication. If you are ready for the challenge, visit www.canada.ca/join-cadets.