Sport

Feeling competitive? Whatever sport you choose to try, it’ll improve your physical fitness, and show off your team skills. If you’re good enough at your favourite sport - we’ll notice - and help you take it to the next level.

Work hard, play hard

Mixing work and play is at the heart of the Air Cadets. Getting stuck into sport is fun, and you'll build friendships and learn how to use your strengths to best effect in a team.

You'll be playing for fun but we'll encourage you to unleash your competitive side. Don't worry if you don't think sport is your strength. You don't have to be the next Olympic star, just take the opportunities and enjoy yourself!

There are frequent tournaments between squadrons, where the best players are selected to represent the wing. The same then happens for the region, with wings competing against each other and the best players making up the regional team. If you make it through each of those selections then you're good. Really good.

At 163, most of the sports we take part in are held at wing level, competing against all the squadrons across Coventry, Warwickshire and Birmingham. The sports that are held annually at wing level are:

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Athletics

Athletics is by far the most popular sport that cadets participate in; and it’s not a surprise when it offers so many options. From sprinting to high jump to discuss throwing, you’ll always feel like you want to achieve better results, and we will help give you the motivation to push your abilities to the max. All events are broken down into age groups, and are governed by the rules of the UK Athletics Association.

Cross Country

There’s nothing quite like cross country running. Each run is different - even if you know the course the weather can quickly make things more challenging. You have to use real skills to navigate different terrains (that aren't always ideal for running!) and stay ahead of the pack. This is generally the last sporting event held in the year, and the courses are generally 1 mile to 3 miles long. You can compete at all levels, right up to representing the best in the region!

Swimming

You’ll do most swimming competitions and proficiencies in late autumn each year. It’s a great sport, where you can compete at all levels. Being in the water is great fun and bound to draw out the aquatic skills you never knew you had. Push yourself, try different styles and you may be surprised at how good you can be.

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