Marksmanship Team

The Marksmanship Team hones their air rifle skills on the range. The better the shooter, the closer together each of the pellets will appear on the target sheet. Cadets can expect to master breathing techniques and sighting skills, while prioritizing the safe handling of rifles. 

A zone competition is held annually in February, where top shooters have the ability to advance to the provincial level. Successful competitors are encouraged to attend the Marksmanship Instructor Course.

Relevant resources

As the safe handling and operation of an air rifle is a part of the training program, the following Instructional Guides are all valuable marksmanship tools:

Practice details

Months active: November to February
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Location: HMCS York
Dress: Squadron t-shirt

These details are determined prior to the training year. Always double-check the squadron calendar to keep up-to-date.