​Registrations for the 2025 / 2026 will begin in August 2025. 

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Typically the best time to join is in September, however new cadets are always welcome. To join air cadets, please complete the forms and submit them as per the instructions below.

The following is a list of requirements you must meet to be eligible to join air cadets:

• Must be at least 12 years of age at the time of enrollment
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant of Canada

How To Join Us

243 Ogopogo Squadron accepts applications for new cadets from September until March each year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions regarding our program please feel free to check out our FAQ page, or please feel free to contact us by email.

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Registration Paperwork

Please click on the links below for the primary documents to join air cadets at 243 Squadron.

Required Registration Forms:

• Complete the Online Registration Tool
• Scans or photocopy of:
  • Proof of public health insurance
    • BC Carecard or territorial health card
  • Proof of age
    • Valid passport, birth certificate, any government card (BCID, BCDL, Permanent Residency Card), or any other identification card that is recognized by provincial government

Additional Forms for Return:

• 2025/2026 Air Cadet League Registration Form
• Cadet Code of Conduct

Additional documents for review (not required for submission):

• Recruit & Parent Information Guide 
• Welcome Letter from Commanding Officer
• Welcome letter from Training Officer
• Welcome letter from Squadron Sponsoring Committee
• Squadron Communication Registration Process​ *new*

All of the required documents must be submitted by:

• Email to [email protected];
• In-Person Wednesdays 

Please note you may be requested to fill in further paperwork while at the squadron, you will be notified if this is required.

All documents are required, in full, before registration can be completed.

Once your forms are processed, you will be notified by the Administration Officer regarding next steps.