Sport activities play a key role in keeping fit while having enjoyment. Most sport activities practiced by Air Cadets are team sports to promote team spirit. Teams to represent Wings are selected at trials from cadets attending from units within the Wing. Wing teams compete at the Regional Championships to represent their Region at the Corps finals.

ATHLETICS

Atheletic competitions are held each year in track and field events. Track events include 100, 200, 800 and 1500 metres. Additionally there is also a 4 x 100 metre event. Field events include long and high jump, shot, discuss and javelin.

FOOTBALL & rugby

Football is played by male cadets and is divided into two age groups, Senior and Junior. The game is played to the Football Association rules. Cadets selected for the Wing team play at the Regional Championships. Cadets who are selected for the Regional team then play at the Corps finals.

hOCKEY & NETBALL

Female cadets are able to participate in hockey and netball. The games are played in accordance with the relevant association rules. Cadets can attend Wing trials held each year, those selected for the Wing team play at the Regional Championships. Cadets who are selected for the Regional team then play at the Corps finals.

SWIMMING

Cadets can develop their swimming skills by attending the regular swimming sessions held at HMS Drake. While attending these sessions they are able to gain their ATC and RAF swimming proficiencies.

 Like other sports conducted by the Corps swimming trials are held at Wing level with cadets attending to represent their Squadron. Those who are top in their events are chosen to represent the Wing in the Regional Trials. The winning cadets from these trials then represent the Region in the Corps finals.

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