For those who want to experience a unique and challenging activity, marksmanship is one program offered by some of our local Squadrons. Cadets learn to use an air rifle and shoot from both a prone (lying down!) and standing position. They have the opportunity to compete at local, provincial and even national competitions, with honors and medals being awarded to top performers and teams. Many Cadets have started in marksmanship and gained success internationally in this sport, sometimes using it as a jumping ground to biathlon competitions which involve rifle as one of the elements.
If you know a bit about Olympic history, you may recall Myriam Bedard of Canada winning two gold medals in the 1992 Winter Olympics. She began her passion for marksmanship as a Cadet at the age of 14, becoming junior champ at age 15!