Local Cadet completes Basic Fitness and Sports Course
By Contributor
Cadet Benjamin Hradil-Kasseckert, who lives in Bonnington west of Nelson, has been making friends and learning sport on the West Coast of BC this summer.
Known as ‘Ben HK’ by his friends, Cadet Hradil-Kasserckert was hoping to learn about a more fit lifestyle, make healthy choices, rules of sports and how to referee sports when he was selected to attend the Basic Fitness and Sports Course this year.
His expectations were certainly met as he beamed about the last three weeks at Albert Head Cadet Training Centre near Victoria.
Cadet Hradil-Kasseckert, 15, is from 561 Osprey Squadron in Nelson. He has been a cadet for three years. This summer, he is attending the three week Basic Fitness and Sports Course.
In addition to canoeing, the cadets learned / participated in volleyball, soccer, sport safety, handball, dodge ball, swimming, orienteering, and much more.
They even attended a semi-pro baseball game and a roller derby. Cadet Hradil-Kasseckert also enjoys sport outside of the Cadet Program, including basketball and soccer.
This summer, Cadet Hradil-Kasseckert was very inspired by his staff cadets and enjoyed hearing stories about their experiences. Staff cadets are senior cadets on advanced training that assist in teaching the younger cadets throughout the summer.
Cadet Hradil-Kasseckert hopes to follow in the steps of some of his staff cadets and take the Fitness and Sports Instructor Course next summer in Cold Lake, Alberta.
He then hopes to become a staff cadet in order to guide and mentor upcoming cadets.
“If you want a good experience with a wide range of activities, like aviation, sports, fitness, survival and band, cadets is a good choice. This summer has been an amazing experience” said Cadet Hradil-Kasseckert.
More than 3,400 Sea, Army and Air Cadets are participating in summer training activities across B.C. this summer. Other cadets have had the opportunity to travel across the country and even overseas.
To find out more about the Cadet Program visit www.cadets.ca or follow us on Twitter @BC_Cadets.
Photo caption: Cadet Hradil-Kasseckert practices his paddle techniques while canoeing on Langford Lake, near Victoria, B.C. — Photo courtesy Captain Jacqueline Zweng
