Teams

All Patriot cadets are encouraged to join one of our competition teams using this button.

Biathlon

Biathlon is a sport, which combines competitive, free-technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship.

It is a challenging sport because of the combination of two very contradictory disciplines, skiing and shooting.  Cross-country racing requires intense, full out physical exertion over an extended period of time while shooting demands extremely fine control and stability.

Several other competition forms of movement and shooting (such as ski archery, snowshoe biathlon, running and shooting and mountain bike biathlon) are also normally included in the general category of biathlon.  As a result, biathlon is also enjoyed in the summer months.

Drill

The drill team sets the highest standard for dress and deportment.  They meet as indicated in the calendar.

Orienteering

Orienteering is a sport that combines physical fitness with the ability to navigate through wilderness using a map and compass

Marksmanship

Cadet marksmanship training is patterned on Olympic-style competitive shooting with an emphasis on the safe handling and care of firearms.

Band

The band performs on regular training nights and practices at 6:30pm on Thursdays.

Seamanship

Heaving lines, navigation, semaphore, whipping and splicing rope, knot work, naval trivia, creating ceremonial paddles, and constructing sheer leg...  Just a few things the elite can do.

UPAR

UPAR (Unit Public Affairs Representatives) help tell the story of the Cadet Program by writing articles, taking photos and making videos. This provides and captures the cadet's perspective on the cadet program.