The 2912 Sudbury Irish Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps has been ranked the top corps in Ontario.
This week, the corps will receive the Colonel John H.C. Clarry Trophy, presented annually to the army cadet corps in Ontario that demonstrates the highest level of efficiency, training, and administrative success.
This is the seventh time 2912 has been selected to receive this award.
The training year has seen several accomplishments, including the corps winning a number of provincial competitions in orienteering and band and drill competitions, said a news release. It was also an extraordinary year for senior cadets, who were selected for advanced national training, overseas exchanges and winning national awards and medals.
The Royal Canadian Army Cadets is one of the oldest youth organizations in Canada, dating back to the 1860s.
“Many generations have experienced the benefits of army cadet membership with its focus on responsible citizenship, effective leadership and healthy lifestyles,” said the news release.
Sudbury’s 2912 Corps was founded in 1973 and located initially in the old post office of downtown Sudbury. More than 2,000 Sudbury youth have risen to the army cadet challenge and subsequently gone on to fulfilling careers in law enforcement, emergency services, military and private enterprise careers.
The corps today numbers almost 70. It is sponsored by the Sudbury Police Association and operates in partnership between the Army Cadet League of Canada and the Canadian Forces. Membership is open to boys and girls aged 12-18 and there is no cost to join. The corps meets every Wednesday evening at the Sudbury Armoury, 333 Riverside Dr. Visit cadets.ca or call 705-674-2769 for more information.
