How to join us
Registration for the 2022-2023 training year is now closed.
Please keep an eye on our website for registration for the 2023-2024 training year in August.
808 Coquitlam Squadron accepts applications for new cadets from September until January of each year. Since our programme runs very similarly to a regular school year, it is suggested that all new recruits join in September. Any application after January is generally deferred to the following year.
808 Coquitlam Squadron accepts applications for new cadets from September until January of each year. Since our programme runs very similarly to a regular school year, it is suggested that all new recruits join in September. Any application after January is generally deferred to the following year.
The following is a list of requirements you must meet to be eligible to join air cadets:
- be a legal resident of Canada (NOTE: A legal resident of Canada is a Canadian citizen, a landed immigrant, or, the dependant of a person who is lawfully resident in Canada on a temporary basis for the purpose of education or employment)
- provide proof of provincial health insurance coverage or equivalent;
- be at least 12 years of age, and not have attained 19 years of age;
- normally be in good physical condition;
- not belong to another corps or squadron; and
- be acceptable to the Commanding Officer (CO) of the cadet corps or squadron.
** Please bring an original of your child’s health care card and a copy of their birth certificate, passport, or immigration card. **
Forms
Enrollment Forms
Membership Application (requires Legal Size paper)
Level Acceleration
Any new recruits who turned 13 years old before 1 September of this year are eligible to be accelerated to Level 2 . To be accelerated, the recruit will have to self-study for an acceleration test.
Any recruits who turned 14 years old before 01 September of this year are eligible to be accelerated to Level 3. In addition to the study package listed above, the recruit must also self-study for an additional test, utilizing the package below.
Parent Volunteer Application
Optional Assessment Fee
Our operations rely on annual member donations to maintain a high standard of training. Please see this letter that explains the assessment fee.